Fine New England Living Services

Real Estate Team · Lexington, Massachusetts

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Here is what working with Fine New England Living in Lexington typically covers, from the first consultation to closing day. Services and terms vary, so confirm the details in your written agreement.

For home buyers

Buyer consultation and agreement

Budget, timing, must-haves and the written buyer agreement required before touring.

Showings in Lexington

Scheduling private tours, previewing listings and flagging issues worth a closer look.

Writing and negotiating offers

Pricing an offer from recent nearby sales and negotiating repairs, credits and timelines.

Contract-to-close management

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

Seller services

Home valuation

A written price opinion built from sold, pending and active Lexington area comparables.

Pre-listing checklist

Which repairs are worth doing, decluttering and photo-day preparation.

MLS listing and marketing

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

Showings, offers and closing

Scheduling showings, reviewing offers and managing the contract to closing.

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 Lexington home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $1,574,814. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $1.57M
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$39,370–$47,244
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$31,496–$47,244
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$31,496–$78,741
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 Lexington

Bedford, MA4.0 mi · $1.04M Arlington, MA4.1 mi · $1.07M Burlington, MA4.2 mi · $877K Belmont, MA4.3 mi · $1.45M Woburn, MA4.3 mi · $759K Waltham, MA4.9 mi · $819K Somerville, MA7.6 mi · $924K Newton, MA7.7 mi · $1.51M

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 Fine New England Living work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how Fine New England Living 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.