Boston South Properties Services

Real Estate Brokerage · Boston, Massachusetts

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Here is what working with Boston South Properties in Boston typically covers, from the first consultation to closing day. Services and terms vary, so confirm the details in your written agreement.

Buyer services

First buyer meeting

A conversation about price range, neighborhoods around Boston and the buyer agreement you sign before tours.

Home tours and listing alerts

Setting up searches for Boston area listings and arranging showings as soon as homes go live.

Offers and counteroffers

Contract terms, earnest money, inspection and appraisal contingencies explained step by step.

Contract-to-close management

Tracking deadlines for inspection, appraisal and financing until the keys change hands.

Seller services

Listing price strategy

Comparable sales and current competition used to set a realistic asking price.

Listing preparation

Advice on repairs, staging and photography before the home goes live.

MLS listing and marketing

Listing on the local MLS and syndication to the major home-search sites.

Offer review and negotiation

Comparing offers on price, terms and financing strength, then negotiating to a signed contract.

How a typical transaction works

ConsultA first conversation about goals, budget and timing — and a written agreement that spells out services and compensation.
PrepareBuyers get pre-approved; sellers review a pricing analysis and prepare the home for photos.
Market & tourListings go live on the MLS; buyers tour homes and compare recent sales.
NegotiateOffers, counteroffers, inspection requests and appraisal issues are worked through.
CloseFinal walk-through and signing with the title or escrow company under Massachusetts rules.

Typical costs on a Boston home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $774,723. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $775K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$19,368–$23,242
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$15,494–$23,242
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$15,494–$38,736
Home inspection	flat	$350–$600

Every percentage above is negotiable and is set in the written agreement. Typical value from the Zillow Home Value Index (August 2026).

Areas around Boston

Back Bay, MA1.5 mi East Boston, MA1.6 mi South Boston, MA1.8 mi Cambridge, MA2.6 mi · $1.03M Somerville, MA2.9 mi · $924K Revere, MA4.2 mi · $614K Arlington, MA6.3 mi · $1.07M Belmont, MA6.6 mi · $1.45M

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in Massachusetts?

Compensation is negotiable and set out in writing. Sellers sign a listing agreement; since August 2024 buyers sign a written buyer agreement before touring homes with an agent, stating what the agent will be paid and by whom.

Does Boston South Properties work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how Boston South Properties handles dual agency or designated agency under Massachusetts law.

What should I prepare before the first meeting?

Buyers: a mortgage pre-approval, a target budget and a list of must-haves. Sellers: your mortgage payoff estimate, a list of upgrades with dates, and any HOA or survey documents.