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About Lorraine Gately
Lorraine has been a licensed REALTOR® since 1994. She was born, raised and currently resides in Melrose. Over the years Lorraine has worked with all types of buyers and sellers, from" 1st timers" to "downsizers" and has gained invaluable experience with each individual sale. In 2013 she completed SRES Designation which has given her a new special set of personal skills and knowledge when working with seniors and has developed a deeper understanding of seniors' needs and the unique issues they face when buying or selling a home. In addition to her license in Real Estate, she's holds a B.S. in Psychology and Sociology. She has two children, John a 2007 graduate of Melrose High School, and Melissa, a 2010 graduate of Melrose High School. Throughout the years, she has been a board member of the Winthrop School PTO, a Junior Achievement volunteer, an Adopt -a -Site volunteer, and is currently a board member of Melrose Sharing and Caring. Her extensive community involvement along with her experience of being a lifelong resident give her great insight and knowledge about what Melrose and the surrounding communities have to offer.
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Up Your Realtor Game With Latest Real Estate Technology
Saying that today's world is vastly different from the world most of us grew up in is an understatement. Still, even if we look back 5 or 10 years from now, our daily lives were vastly different then than they are now. That is the result of technological advancements that trickled down into every aspect of our lives. From how we do our jobs to how we look for a home, ...
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Word Of Mouth: The Best Advertising Tool A Realtor Can Use
As a real estate agent, there are a lot of ways to get your name out there. From business cards to billboards and advertisements on search engines, there’s no shortage of marketing tools that you can and should use to your advantage as a real estate professional. Each of these tools can be useful in its own rite, but there’s one tool that you’re ...
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How Much Do Real Estate Agents Spend On Marketing?
If you’re just starting out in the real estate business, you might currently be a bit overwhelmed by everything at your disposal in your new role. There’s so much you need to learn, so many new techniques you can use, and so many new people to meet. The world of real estate is more akin to an ocean than anything else, with all the depth and variety ...
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How To Retain Your Real Estate Clients Effectively?
The professional practice of the real estate business as a genuine magician is like being in a relationship. In the beginning, you may be lucky and dazzle your soulmate with your looks and expertise. As a result, you get to close the deal. Then, it’s official: you’re together. But for how long? An excellent suitor and skilled ‘hunter’ can conquer ...
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Risks And Rewards Of Selling Your Home Without A Realtor
From the perspective of a home buyer, the position of a real estate agent can seem unjustified in its existence. Why in the world would you pay someone 6% commission on the total sale price of your home, just so that they can set up a couple signs in the yard and do some paperwork? On the face of it, it seems utterly preposterous; why not just sell your home without a ...
Real Estate Glossary Terms
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Appraiser
So, after you discovered what a Home Appraisal is, you want to know more about the person responsible for it: the famous Appraiser.Good for you!The Appraiser is a certified individual with the education and experience necessary to professionally evaluate a property regarding its real estate mar ...
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