Kati Henry Ortiz - Realtor at LAER Realty Partners

10/26/2022

Please join us in Welcoming 27 Walton Street Wakefield to the market - the calls are already coming in!

Open Houses are Saturday 10am-12pm and Sunday 11am-1pm. Give us a call with questions. Comerford Real Estate and Home

Welcome to Wakefield! This cape is just what you have been looking for. The first floor boasts wood floors, a large living room, dining room and kitchen along with the main bedroom with ensuite bath and two closets. Additionally, there is a large den with...

03/15/2022

A new review - makes my heart soar!

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02/16/2022

Welcome to Wakefield! This renovated colonial is just what you have been looking for. The first floor's open floor plan highlights wood floors, modern gas fireplace, living, dining, kitchen and a full bath. Three bedrooms upstairs, with main bedroom boasting two large closets. No need to go to the basement to switch loads, laundry is located upstairs in full bath. End your day enjoying the large front porch or grilling out back. 2016 renovation included new heating system, HW heater, plumbing, 200 amp electrical, central air, beautiful hardwood floors & new driveway. Terrific location - 0.2 miles to commuter rail, 0.3 miles to Lake Quannapowitt, farmers market and nearby to local shops and restaurants.

Open House Schedule:
Saturday, February 19, 2022: 12PM - 2PM
Sunday, February 20, 2022: 10AM - 12PM

10/01/2021

Smiling from ear to ear as I read this wonderful recommendation.

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09/29/2021

This special condo closed today! 🔅 I’m thankful for the trust the sellers put in me to list their parents condo. Estate sales are a closing of a chapter. My job is to step in and make this sale as effortless and successful as I can. I’m happy to report that this condo sold for 123% of asking price. With 87 open house groups and 38 private showings in 6 days, my sellers were ultimately able to chose from 18 offers.

While marketing and strong offers are important, this transaction was truly a testament to what a full service agent can and should offer to clients. I’m proud I was able to manage all of the logistics of the actual sale and leave the sellers time to remember sweet family memories.

My client once said to me that they will forever drive by the building and see their mom and dad sitting at the table in there, and now I will too.

08/20/2021

How S+B got the keys ⬇️

I’m here to tell you that the agent you work with matters. It MATTERS. It goes way beyond SOLD statistics. It goes way past follower count. It comes down to this. Relationships.

This key was in my hand today because of a relationship that I built the SECOND I started communicating with the listing agent on this home. After seeing the home and loving so much about it, I wrote a great offer for S+B and unfortunately then got the email that it was not accepted. This wasn’t a new phone call to make to these buyers but it doesn’t take out the sting. I thanked the agent and we sadly moved on.

One Monday almost two months later, I got a call. The first transaction had fallen apart the week before closing and the agent wanted to know if my buyers were still shopping. She said she knew I could get it closed. She loved that I answered the phone (she reached out to the three other offers and not one other agent got back to her in the time we newly presented an offer!)

Well guess what. WE DID IT. Brian O'Boyle at Five Star Home Inspections, my guys over at First Boston, a Division of Total Mortgage NMLS # 1889390 and Liz Perez Barletta - Real Estate Attorney at Ligris got us CLOSED! I got to see this listing agent today to drop off her lockbox and she thanked me profusely for an effortless transaction for her. Seller is happy. Buyers are happy. Co-broke agent is happy. My heart is full.

Agents. Listen up. BE the agent that other agents call first.

Friends. Listen up. HIRE the agent that other agents call first.

The end. 📖📚

08/10/2021

Right in the heart of it all! This Main St Wakefield condo is so charming, and next to all that Wakefield has to offer. Share this post with anyone you know who might be looking to own a part of Wakefield!
Call or text me if you have any questions: 781 864 7080.

This one bedroom, ground floor condo is located right in the heart of Wakefield. This unit neighbors Lake Quannapowitt, downtown restaurants and shops, public transportation, library, parks, farmers market and more. The unit offers a fireplace in the living...

08/03/2021

3 things you need to know:

1. Homes have significant amounts of equity which means if someone needs to sell, they will likely be coming out ahead.

2. Demand is at an all time high with the record low interest rates and low inventory levels.

3 - Housing supply is still extremely low which is creating a fast moving market. Homes aren't sitting around for long right now.

With that being said, foreclosures are not expected as an effect of the homes that went into forbearance last year which is great news for homeowners!

07/16/2021

I hope this isn’t a secret: I don’t just open doors. 🤪

I am here to be your #1 resource, ultimate guide AND top expert when it comes to interpreting the Greater Boston market and your next move. If buying your next home is a dream of yours I’m here to turn your dream into a reality!

Here are 3️⃣ things you can do today to start making 🏡 moves.

1. Stop looking at Zillow and call a real estate agent! 🛑 Seriously .. I know looking at houses is fun but until you take the first step, your dreams will stay dreams! Let's set up a zoom call to get you on track for buying in 2021.

2. Figure out your Financing 💰- how much do you need to have saved before starting the process, how much do you need to put down and how much can you afford monthly.

3. Practice makes Homeownership 🏦: Once you've determined how much money you need to have saved, it's time to start practicing! Start setting aside the same amount that your projected monthly mortgage payment would be (pay your rent and save the leftovers). That way you'll get used to having that expense in your budget.

Want to schedule a Zoom call or coffee date to get started? Send me a DM so I can get you on my calendar! And no I’ve ever left a door unlocked. Promise!


📱 Kati Henry Ortiz | 781 406 4476 Licensed MA Realtor LAER Realty Partners

07/15/2021

Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered! This whole list may not be for everyone but it gives you a big picture of how we will form a plan to push for TOP DOLLAR for your home.

If you want more details and to see the WHOLE LIST message me to request my Seller BOOTCAMP Guide! 📦 🏡

06/18/2021

Spilling the spicy answer here! 🌶

The worst thing you can do as a seller in a hot market is to do it ALONE.

Before you head to the local hardware store for the "For Sale By Owner" sign, finish reading this post.

I know you're doing the math and figuring out how much selling your home on your own could potentially save you... but I wanted to shed some light on a few important things to consider before you decide to go that route.

🏡 If you're looking to the internet to determine what price to list your home at, you could be losing a lot of money.

Online home values aren't always entirely accurate which means basing your list price on that could leave a lot of money on the table.

🗒 Contracts and Negotiations can feel like a foreign language if you're not a real estate professional. Not understanding how to navigate these or have someone work in your best interest could result in sticky situations and money lost.

🙋‍♀️ Demand - when you're in a hot market, one of the greatest benefits to the seller is that they're typically in the driver's seat. When there are more buyers than listings for sale, your house can spark a bidding war when it hits the market. However, without an agent helping you prep your home for the market, price it strategically, market it with modern methods and really get it out there, you're missing out on that demand. You might have a buyer or two but that isn't going to drive the price up like it would if you had someone working for you.

My best advice of all is before you make the decision to do it alone, do some research and find an agent who has good reviews, comes highly recommended and who you can learn something about before reaching out. What does their experience look like? What are their clients saying? Then schedule a consultation with them to see how they can help you net the most money possible from your home sale.

05/20/2021

3️⃣ reasons why listing your home now is a good idea 💡

1. The price of your future home is also increasing. ⬆️ Whether you're moving up or down, home prices are still on the rise in 2021. If you wait to sell your current home to net more money, the cost of the new home is also increasing which may decrease your purchasing power (something to think about)!

2. Interest rates are still at historic lows which can help offset the increase in home prices we're seeing. It's a great time to still take advantage of the low rates while you can if you're moving up or buying another property after you sell. 📈

3. You have equity to leverage and demand is still very strong. As more people continue to build, people feel more comfortable with putting their house on the market and prices continue to rise, the amount of inventory could possibly start to increase which may decrease that massive demand we're seeing now. If you want to take advantage while it's on the extreme high end, now is the time! Whatever you do, avoid the sell to rent! 🏡

Maybe you're curious about whether or not the time is right for you to sell.. Let's schedule a call to chat about your goals and I can run a market analysis on your home. 📲

After analyzing all the factors with a big cup of coffee in hand, you can make an informed decision about whether or not now is a good time to put your house on the market.