Seller's Guide

Sell Your Greater Boston Home for Maximum Value

Will Shao's proven marketing strategy and negotiation expertise have helped hundreds of homeowners achieve top dollar in Greater Boston and MetroWest MA.

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101%

Avg. Sale-to-List Ratio

$120M+

In Transactions

5.0★

50 Reviews

Does Marketing Matter?

The same home. The same rooms. Two very different results.

Listed with Other Agent
Living Room — other agent
346 days · Did not sell
Listed with Will Shao
Living Room — Will Shao
SOLD in 32 days

Living Room

Who you hire matters.

This home sat on the market for 346 days with another agent and didn't sell. Re-listed with Will Shao — sold in 32 days.

See the Transformation

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83%

of buyers' agents say staging helps buyers picture the home as their own

49%

of listing agents say staging shortened time on market

29%

of agents saw staging raise offers by 1% to 10%

Source: National Association of Realtors, 2025 Profile of Home Staging

Will's Proven Selling System

STEP 01

Discuss Your Goals & Plans

Before anything else, Will and his team take the time to understand what you need — your timeline, where you're headed next, and what a smooth transition looks like for you. Every plan starts with your goals.

STEP 02

Free Home Valuation

We provide a comprehensive Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) using real-time MLSPIN data to determine your home's optimal listing price and position it competitively in the current market.

STEP 03

Prepare Your Home

Our pre-listing checklist covers staging, repairs, and targeted improvements that maximize your sale price. We'll connect you with trusted contractors and stagers to get your home ready to impress.

STEP 04

Professional Marketing

Professional photography, targeted digital advertising, MLS listing, and syndication across Zillow, Realtor.com, Homes.com, and the REMAX global network — reaching buyers across 110 countries.

STEP 05

Coming Soon & Strategic Launch

When timing allows, our team runs a Coming Soon campaign to build early buyer interest before the listing goes live. We carefully select your launch date, coordinate open houses, and — when conditions are right — set an offer deadline to generate a focused, competitive offer process.

STEP 06

Weekly Updates & Communication

Our team sends you a weekly property report covering showings, buyer feedback, online views, and market activity. You're never left in the dark — clear, consistent communication is one of our biggest commitments to you.

STEP 07

Negotiate the Best Outcome

The best offer isn't always the highest price — it's the one that best matches your goals. Our team reviews every offer with you across price, contingencies, closing date, and terms, then negotiates to get you the outcome that matters most.

STEP 08

Pre-Closing Coordination

As closing approaches, our team coordinates all the required items to get you to the finish line — inspections, final readings, and any documentation needed by the buyer's side. We also stay in close contact with the buyer's lender to monitor the mortgage commitment and keep the timeline on track.

STEP 09

Close & Celebrate!

Your attorney handles the closing table — our team is there to ensure a smooth final walkthrough and hand over the keys. You've done it! Selling your home and moving on to the next chapter is a big deal, and it deserves to be celebrated.

Marketing Plan

Maximum Exposure for Your Home

Our comprehensive marketing strategy ensures your home reaches every qualified buyer — locally and globally. As part of REMAX, your listing is backed by a network spanning 110 countries. Throughout the process, you'll receive a weekly property report with showings, buyer feedback, and online activity so you're always in the loop.

Professional photography & video tour
MLS listing on MLSPIN
Zillow, Realtor.com & Homes.com syndication
REMAX global network — 110 countries
Social media posts promoting your listing across Facebook & Instagram
Email blast to Will's buyer database
Weekly seller property report
Open house coordination
Coming Soon pre-marketing strategy
Yard sign & lockbox installation

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Not All Listings Are Created Equal

The way your home is presented and marketed directly impacts how quickly it sells and for how much. Here's how our approach compares.

Typical Agent

Will Shao

REMAX Executive Realty

Photography

Agent's phone or basic photos

✓

Professional photographer — magazine-quality images

Home Staging

Listed as-is

✓

Staging consultation + trusted stager referrals

Video Tour

Rarely included

✓

Professional video for higher-end & luxury properties

Pre-Market Strategy

No coming soon or off-market marketing

✓

Coming Soon campaign when timing allows — builds buyer interest before launch

Online & Social Media

MLS listing only

✓

Social media marketing + dedicated website presence across platforms

Global Reach

Local market only

✓

REMAX network — 110 countries worldwide

Seller Communication

Updates when asked

✓

Weekly property reports: showings, feedback & views

Offer Strategy

Accept first reasonable offer

✓

Structured offer deadlines to drive competition

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