About Us
Owner/broker John Walsh was raised in North Reading, Massachusetts, where he was class president in his graduation year of 1988. Growing up, John worked various jobs on the New Hampshire Seacoast and in North Reading, first in the fishing industry and later in construction. During that same time and while obtaining a degree in business management at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst (1992), John also assisted with a family business developing land in Campton, New Hampshire. After a brief time as a partner in a small construction company, John enrolled at New England School of Law where he obtained his Juris Doctorate in 1997. As an attorney, John practiced at White, Inker, Aronson, P.C. in Boston and later at Ardiff and Morse, P.C. in Danvers, before opening a small firm of his own. Areas of practice included family law, general civil litigation and small business. After being a partner for a time at O'Keefe Realty, Inc. on the New Hampshire seacoast, John ultimately settled in Andover, Massachusetts where he opened JW Real Estate, LLC in 2006. He is a licensed real estate broker in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
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"We have worked with John on 5 transactions including both primary residences and investment..."
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"We have worked with John on 5 transactions including both primary residences and investment property. He is very professional, patient, flexible, reliable and always responsive when returning calls, texts and other requests. Throughout the process he was great at showing us new properties not yet on market, or accompanying us to showings and providing insights we wouldn't have picked up on. He literally must have visited 20+ homes with us spanning over 4 towns when we were looking for our home. His building/construction experience is useful in detecting potential issues before we became too invested in a property. All that said, what we appreciate most about John is his negotiating ability and experience. He saved us thousands on both the purchase and the sale of our properties. He knew exactly how to handle each objection, counter and concession. He often coached against our immediate instincts which worked out significantly in our favor. We highly recommend John Walsh and will be using him again for our next transaction.
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"John is determined in everything he does. He will, no doubt, obtain the results you desire. "
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With respect to residential, in almost any state it would be the landlords issue. Commercial is more like the wild west. Most commercial leases in MA would clearly define (or attempt to) the duties of both parties. In general, there is what is called a NNN lease which would likely put the...
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With respect to residential, in almost any state it would be the landlords issue. Commercial is more like the wild west. Most commercial leases in MA would clearly define (or attempt to) the duties of both parties. In general, there is what is called a NNN lease which would likely put the responsibility on the tenant. Any improvements in these leases are generally the responsibility of the tenant, as are all cost associate with the property. NNN leases are most common in larger free standing structures. A lease on a smaller structure, or one attached to other rental units would most likely have structural issues as a landlord's responsibility. As a disclaimer, this is not legal advice and I am not acting as anyone's attorney.
The biggest difference is the financing and, depending on the property, there may be need for environmental studies. It's s good idea for both parties to retain an attorney to deal with the purchase and sale agreements and to walk them through the process. The sale gets more involved if there is...
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The biggest difference is the financing and, depending on the property, there may be need for environmental studies. It's s good idea for both parties to retain an attorney to deal with the purchase and sale agreements and to walk them through the process. The sale gets more involved if there is a business involved. The business sale is generally handled as an asset purchase or an ongoing business concern. There are accounting and liability issues to be considered when a business is included in a commercial real estate sale.
In my area it's pretty straight forward. In general an offer won't be considered without a pre-approval, or proof of funds. Proof of funds is evidence you can pay cash in the form of an account statement (make sure the client obscures the account number before sending you the statement), or a...
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In my area it's pretty straight forward. In general an offer won't be considered without a pre-approval, or proof of funds. Proof of funds is evidence you can pay cash in the form of an account statement (make sure the client obscures the account number before sending you the statement), or a letter from a bank or financial person stating the client has sufficient liquid funds to cover the offer amount. I generally tell a client that if they find the home they want, chances are other people will want the home as well. If other interested parties are already pre-approved and my client is not, my client will likely lose out. In addition, clients often think they can afford more than they will qualify for, so the pre-approval is critical in making sure they are searching at a realistic price point.
In my geographic region roofing companies will give free estimates and recommendations. We don't have licensed roof inspectors, but a licensed contractor specializing in roofs will provide the necessary information. It's a good idea to verify license information (good standing, lodged complaints,...
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In my geographic region roofing companies will give free estimates and recommendations. We don't have licensed roof inspectors, but a licensed contractor specializing in roofs will provide the necessary information. It's a good idea to verify license information (good standing, lodged complaints, etc.) and make sure the contractor provides evidence of insurance!
The top priority in these situations is to lawfully regain possession of the apartment. Disgruntled tenants can do a great deal of damage in a very short period of time. If you want to attempt to recoup any monetary loss, consult an attorney that specializes in landlord/tenant law. These laws...
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The top priority in these situations is to lawfully regain possession of the apartment. Disgruntled tenants can do a great deal of damage in a very short period of time. If you want to attempt to recoup any monetary loss, consult an attorney that specializes in landlord/tenant law. These laws vary greatly from state to state. For example in MA (considered a very tenant friendly state), there is tremendous liability relating to security deposits. If MA landlords aren't careful, they can be liable for treble damages (three times the amount of the deposit)!
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Technology is fantastic and facilitates a more efficient process, but real estate transactions are complex. There are many moving parts (showings, open houses, disclosures, offers, negotiations, purchase and sales, inspections, walkthroughs and closings) and personalities (buyers, sellers,...
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Technology is fantastic and facilitates a more efficient process, but real estate transactions are complex. There are many moving parts (showings, open houses, disclosures, offers, negotiations, purchase and sales, inspections, walkthroughs and closings) and personalities (buyers, sellers, agents, attorneys, lenders, appraisers and inspectors) to manage. The human element is essential and the skill set of the individuals involved can make or break a deal.
