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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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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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Real Estate Niche: Green Homes
Life in the 21st century is coming with some very welcome changes. Nowadays, it’s becoming more approachable to have a lifestyle that allows you to live more harmoniously with your environment. We're heading towards a much broader path towards sustainability. People are looking into what a sustainable lifestyle would ask of them, and what changes they would have ...
How Your Appearance Affects Your Sales
As a real estate professional, you’ve probably heard one person or another talk about “dressing for success” while they show you their new watch or tailored suit. This expression is used broadly in a lot of different ways, but in the world of real estate it actually holds a lot more meaning than you might imagine. A crucial aspect of working as a ...
Home Seller Tips
Restoring A Repossessed Home: Dealing With Damage
For a person who’s got an enterprising spirit, the world is full of money-making opportunities. From investment to entrepreneurship and good old-fashioned hard work, there is almost no set of circumstances that can keep a sharp-witted business man or woman down financially. Everyone gets knocked down from time to time; what’s important is how you go about ...
Agent Advice
How To Build Confidence As A Realtor
If you’re just starting out in the world of real estate, you’ll quickly find out just how important it is to be confident. As is the case in many other business sectors, what you’re selling isn’t as important as the way in which you sell it. The better your pitch, the more likely people are to buy, and the best way to improve your pitch is by ...
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Downsizers And Empty Nesters: A Real Estate Niche
Up until a certain point in their lives, most homebuyers cite size as a primary priority when purchasing property. Many start with a small, modest house that comes with small, modest mortgage payments, and then work their way up through the real estate world, buying larger and larger homes as they accrue more wealth and financial stability. There’s a ...
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