Lisa Sevajian, EXP Realtor, #1 Brokerage in the US

06/17/2026

Most people think you have to pick. Charm or updates. The city or the coast. The career or the best of New England life you actually want to be living. See it in person, it's even prettier than the photos https://tinyurl.com/Swampscottcondo

143 Burrill Street #102 is a gorgeous converted church in the heart of Swampscott.

The moment you walk through the private entrance, you feel it.

High ceilings. Exposed brick. Hickory floors.

An open layout with the kind of energy that new construction spends a lot of money trying to fake and never quite gets there.

Here is what your day looks like from this address.
You move a few hundred feet to the commuter rail and you are sitting in North Station in 29 minutes or so.

After work you walk to Mission on the Bay for cocktails on the rooftop deck with the Boston skyline behind you.

On weekends you sleep in, grab a coffee, and walk to King's Beach.

Saturday night is G Bar and Kitchen on Humphrey Street, the gnocchi alone is worth the reservation.

Sunday you do nothing, because your HOA covers the landscaping, the snow removal, the water, the sewer, and the insurance, and it costs you $161 a month to never think about any of it.

Two bedrooms. Custom walk-in closet. In-unit laundry. Central air. One deeded parking space. SO much to love and it's pet friendly.

This is the North Shore life people move here for. This is where it starts.

Open House this Thursday 6/18 from 4:30 to 6PM.

Come see it in person, it's even prettier than the pictures.

View photos and details for 143 Burrill St #102, Swampscott, MA 01907 (73529534). Don't miss your chance to see this property!

05/21/2026

$474 - WOW! This Hampstead NH home is filled with warmth, natural light, and valuable updates throughout. It's totally move-in-ready offering the kind of feeling buyers hope for the second they pull into the driveway. You will love it. It's the total package, great home, great yard, great spot. It's even got a laundry room! Listed by Molly Smith with open houses and showings...
See it here ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/Hamspteadnh

The spaces feel cozy without feeling small, comfortable without sacrificing character, and thoughtfully designed in a way that instantly feels like home.

Detailed woodwork, custom built-ins, solid wood cabinetry, and timeless architectural touches create a sense of warmth and personality that is becoming harder and harder to find.

The flexible layout offers two bedrooms plus a bonus room that has been used as a third bedroom for years, creating additional space for guests, a home office, playroom, or changing lifestyle needs.

Sliding doors off the living room open to a sun-filled balcony overlooking the private backyard, while brand new decks, wrought iron railings, raised garden beds, and a newly installed privacy fence create outdoor spaces that feel just as inviting as the inside of the home.

The updates here are extensive and important. Roof, siding, windows, gutters, shutters, appliances, oil tank, electrical panel, well pump, and water filtration system have all been updated in recent years, while both bathrooms have been beautifully renovated within the last year.

This is the kind of home where you can picture yourself living almost immediately. The kind where friends gather in the kitchen, holidays feel a little more special, and you catch yourself smiling because you genuinely feel proud to call it home.

🎈Open House Events 🎈
Friday 4:30PM - 6PM
Saturday 11am to 1pm

Call Molly at 508 980 9042 to book a showing to see this home....

05/11/2026

Everyone has an opinion on what’s right for you.
Move. Stay. Wait. Rent. Buy. Sell.
Funny thing is… they aren’t paying your mortgage, are they?

My job is to listen. To learn your situation. To strategize.
Then and only then show you opportunities that you may not even realize you have.

Maybe it’s not time yet.
Maybe the advice you’re getting is right.
But maybe it isn’t.

The right move is the one that actually fits your life, your goals, your finances, and your future.

Lisa Sevajian of the
Lisa Sevajian Group at EXP.
Learn. Strategize. Grow.

When you're thinking through what feels right call me
at 978 457 3406.

We have a proven track record of success spanning almost two decades.

Top 1.5% of over 1,500,000 Realtors in the US.
#1 Brokerage in the US Per Real Trends.

05/08/2026

If you’re going to negotiate, go bigger. You don’t want $10,000 off the asking price. You want more.

Most buyers think the win is getting the seller to come down on price.

What most never realize is that small price reduction barely changes their monthly payment.

Meanwhile, that SAME money could potentially be negotiated toward:
• a lower monthly payment
• a rate buydown
• closing cost credits
• repairs
• flexibility with cash after closing

Same value to seller.

Completely different outcome for the buyer's finances.

That’s the difference between negotiating emotionally…
and negotiating strategically.

The goal isn’t just getting the house for less.

The goal is putting yourself in the strongest financial position possible AFTER you own it.

That’s the part almost nobody talks about.
We help people buy smarter.

Call or text me at 978 457 3406.
Prefer email? Great - [email protected]

05/08/2026

What does this actually mean and how does it impact you📣 “The U.S. added 115,000 jobs in April.” A lot and not so much. What does it do? Who gets impacted?

Is this good or bad? Read on and see how this helps or hurts you as a home buyer, home seller or consumer of all the stuff we need to actually live our lives, groceries, gas etc.

As a home seller or home buyer you want to understand how things like this impact you house value of the home your watching, how it impacts winning offer terms and whether you can use it to your advantage.

Ask me for how we are coaching our clients when news like this comes out.

One jobs report can move mortgage rates, stock prices, retirement accounts, bond markets, credit card interest, business confidence, and consumer spending expectations almost instantly.

It also heavily influences how the Federal Reserve thinks about interest rates.

It does NOT mean the government counted exactly 115,000 new people getting hired one by one.

It's a giant estimate built from surveys, payroll data, tax information, and economic modeling that all depend on accurate and honest reporting.

The government collects information from:
• businesses
• payroll companies
• households
• unemployment offices
• tax records
• state labor departments

Based on all of that, the government believes there were roughly 115,000 more jobs on payrolls in April than there were in March.
Jobs are one of the biggest signals of whether the economy is running hot or slowing down.

If companies are hiring and consumers are people like you are spending money, the economy appears stronger.

The issue is we have to spend money unless your one of the people who's on a no spend year, I know some and I get it.

When the economy looks stronger than expected, the Federal Reserve becomes more cautious about lowering interest rates because they worry inflation could stay elevated longer.

That’s why markets react so quickly to these reports.
This month, economists were expecting closer to 55,000 jobs added.

Instead, the estimate came in at 115,000 jobs added with unemployment staying about the same at 4.3%.

Translation in normal human language?

The economy appears stronger than many experts expected right now.

That helped markets this morning.
Stocks moved higher, mortgage bonds improved, and lenders may slightly improve mortgage pricing today.

But the biggest takeaway is this:
The first jobs number everyone reacts to is still an estimate of a massive moving economy.

That’s why months later you constantly hear headlines like:
“Last month’s numbers were revised.”

I hope this helps.

05/04/2026

Don’t write another rent check… at least not until you know what’s actually possible for you.
Meet "Jess". She was paying rent on a place that never truly felt like hers: walls she couldn’t touch, no pets allowed, and a rent payment that disappeared every month with nothing to show for it. All she wanted was something simple: a cozy home, a little freedom to paint the walls yellow if she felt like it, and maybe finally get that puppy she’d been dreaming about.
When we sat down together, we didn’t start with interest rates or spreadsheets. We started with her: her goals, her worries about “messing up,” and what she wanted her life to feel like day to day. Only after we were clear on that did we look at her numbers and explore what was actually possible.
At first, Jess thought she needed a cute little starter home with just enough space for herself. But as we toured homes, it became obvious that what she thought she wanted would stretch her budget and keep her stuck in the same paycheck‑to‑paycheck feeling. So we shifted. We started looking at homes that gave her own space and an additional unit she could rent out.

That’s when everything changed.

We found a place that felt like a fresh start: light-filled, a layout she loved, and a separate rental unit that made the math work in a totally new way. When she walked in, she could actually picture herself there—paint on her clothes, puppy on the couch, yellow walls and all. That’s when we went all in on making it hers.

Here’s what we made happen for Jess: we negotiated the purchase price down so she wasn’t overpaying, got the seller to cover her closing costs to reduce the cash she needed upfront, and secured lender credits to lower her out-of-pocket even further.

We also structured the deal so she kept more cash in the bank for savings, life, and yes, dog toys.

Now, her tenants are covering her mortgage. She’s paying less out of pocket each month than she was paying in rent, and instead of funding her landlord’s future, she’s building her own wealth and equity.

She painted the walls yellow because she could—and every time she looks at them, she’s reminded that she made a powerful decision for herself.

05/03/2026

What’s the house really worth? Buyers and Sellers are asking the same question but differently.

If you’re buying, you’re probably wondering if you’re about to overpay. If you’re selling, you’re wondering if you’re leaving money on the table.
Different situations, same exact question.

The number you see online doesn’t actually answer it.
What a house is really worth depends on what’s happening right now.
Not last month. Not what a neighbor told you.

What buyers are doing this week, how long homes are sitting, what just sold that hasn’t even hit the reports yet, and what the seller actually needs in terms of timing and flexibility.

Some homes are getting multiple offers. Others are sitting with zero activity. There’s opportunity in both, but you have to know how to read it and how to position yourself.

That’s where we come in.

We’re in the top 1.5% of agents nationwide, and this is what we do every day.

People have depended on us to successfully navigate their moves for almost two decades, we hav handled thousands of transactions and negotiations, and we don’t guess. We look at the data, the timing, and the human side of the deal to figure out where there’s real opportunity.

For Buyers:
I help you figure out what a home is actually worth before you write the offer. That could mean getting the seller to come down in price, cover your closing costs, or help with your mortgage expenses. It also means knowing when to move fast and when to slow down so you don’t end up overpaying or second guessing.
What they paid + what they put in + what they want does not equal value yet many sellers think it does....We'll give you real guidance.

For Sellers:
I craft a selling strategy that maximizes your value, enhances interest, engages buyers and keeps them thinking about your house. I help you price your home strategically from the start so you don’t sit, don’t chase the market down, and don’t miss the window where the strongest buyers are paying attention. The goal is to create the right level of demand so you have leverage when offers come in.

We don’t just open doors or put a sign in the yard.

We guide you through the decisions so you understand what’s happening and why, and you feel confident making the right move.

If you’re even starting to think about buying or selling, reach out. I’ll break down what your situation actually looks like so you can move forward with clarity.

Call me at 978 457 3406 to learn about your opportunities.

05/02/2026

“Should we be looking in Massachusetts or New Hampshire?”
And the truth is, it’s not as simple as “one is cheaper.”
I’ve had buyers assume New Hampshire is the obvious choice…
until we break down property taxes, commuting, lifestyle, and what they actually want day to day.
Click here for the guide I created ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/massnh

I’ve had others set on Massachusetts…until they realize how far their money could go just over the border.

So I built something for you.
Not a generic checklist.

Not a blog post filled with surface-level info.
This is a guide I personally put together comparing MA vs NH in a way that actually helps you make a decision.

⚫️ Taxes - income, estate, personal, retirement, capital gains
⚫️ Monthly payment differences.
⚫️ Lifestyle.
⚫️ Commute.
⚫️ LGBTQ rights.
⚫️ Women's rights.
⚫️ School rankings.
⚫️ Disability info.
⚫️Retirement info.
⚫️What you get for your money in each area.

And the stuff most people don’t even think to ask.

I gathered the information.
I sorted through it.
I structured it so it’s easy to understand.

Every smart takeaway is based on what we’re seeing with real buyers making real moves right now.

If you’re even thinking about crossing state lines—or trying to decide which side makes more sense for you—this will save you a lot of time (and honestly, a lot of money too).

Quick heads up agents —this isn’t something to copy or repost.
It’s proprietary to our team and not to be reproduced without written permission. If we work together I'll create custom pieces just like this for you too.

If you want clarity instead of guessing…
I’ve got you.

05/02/2026

There are homes that just feel right the second you walk in.
This is one of them. Built in 2021 and beautifully upgraded, everything here feels fresh, intentional, and easy to step into.
You’re not imagining what it could be… it already is.
See it here ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/480Boxford

You walk through the front door and the space opens up in a way that just works.

Light pours in. The layout flows naturally from kitchen to living to dining.

It feels comfortable, elevated, and ready for real life.
Mornings start at the kitchen island with coffee and quiet.

Afternoons drift into the yard where there’s actually space to use.
Evenings settle into a living room that feels warm, open, and inviting.

The pantry is the kind people always wish they had.
The yard is flat, wide, and made for everything from dinners outside to games and gatherings.

The third-floor suite gives you flexibility without compromise… guest space, office, or a place to grow into.

Every detail feels thought through.
Every space feels usable.

Just move in and start living.
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📍 North Andover
🛏 4 Bedrooms
🛁 2.5 Baths
📐 ~2,800+ sq ft
🌳 Flat, usable yard
🏡 Built in 2021
💰 Offered at $1,185,000 priced really fairly based on similar sales -
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🗓 Open House
Saturday + Sunday
11:00 – 1:00
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Some homes look good in photos.
This one feels even better in person.
Come see it for yourself.