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A negotiation expert was only necessary when the “two sides” are relatively close in power. When one side is particularly powerful or one side particularly vulnerable, there is little point in negotiation.

It is my experience that when there is significant disparity in the power of the parties, negotiating skill is very significant. I have spent most of my adult life negotiating real estate transactions, and it is the negotiator who makes the difference — not the power of the parties. 

A good negotiator is not a steamroller; a good negotiator is a fine-tuned instrument who can evaluate needs and wants and match each participant’s needs to the available capital. The more powerful the opponent, the more delicate the touch required. The good negotiator works to find the goal of the opponent and uses that to the advantage of the client. You may not win the battle, but artful negotiation will win your client a better outcome.

We are truly an advantage in your real estate buying without question.

Please feel free to talk to us more about our negotiation skills available to you and how you can benefit from a top negotaitor. 

“The Reside Real Estate Team are experts”

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Apple founder Steve Jobs

He is remembered in front of the Apple Store on Boylston Street Directly across from The Mandarin  Boston.  People lined the sidewalk to pay tribute to an icon. He will go down in history with the likes of Albert Einstein and Walt Disney. The Apple Boston Store is a wall of glass that lights up the block and its always busy. Apple products have changed the lives of so many people. They will continue to lead the world in innovation and technology for years to come.

Apple has also launched I5 this week. We will have to keep an eye on the stock prices but for now they are only down about 5 bucks on the first day of trading after the announcement of Steve Jobs passing. 

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The Boston summer of 2011 is coming to a close. As the students start to make their journey back to Boston area colleges. The summer vacations are drifting away on Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard. It has been a busy apartment rental season. We want to thank all our clients for there business and we hope to see you again next season. Our blog has been quiet over the summer but we will continue to post more in the fall. The dog days of summer are here. Enjoy it while it lasts. We have new fall Boston apartment listings check out the website at www.bostonerealty.com. 

The Reside Real Estate Team. www.resideboston.com

The new Atlantic Wharf Lofts is now open for viewing and occupancy in July. Located at the corner of Congress at Atlantic Avenue on the Rose Kennedy Greenway near the Boston Harbor. 86 Luxury rental units mixed use class A with retail shops and restaurants. 24/7 Concierge, Fitness, Club Room, pet friendly and garage parking.

Units are fitted with Ash hardwood floors, Kitchen Aid Stainless Steel Appliances with quality cabinetry. Glass showers with Carrara marble vanity. Amazing waterfront location. I recently toured the building while under construction and viewed the model as well as many different layouts. I think they are being offered at very good price point $2400-$8000+. Its a great mix of luxury apartments and casual sit down restaraunts on the retail level with underground parking available.

If you are interested in a personal tour of the building please contact us at Direct 617-930-4800 or www.bostonerealty.com

We will open the door for you to our exclusive listing world!

Having trouble finding a city apartment here in Boston. Sick of lazy inexperienced agents telling you about the same old junk listings. Well you have not talked to us. Back Bay Residential a 25 year rental expert with a huge listing base teamed up with Reside Boston and now we have many new exclusive landlord and management company listings that We do not share with anyone but our exclusive clients.

Many of these apartments are exclusive brownstone listings in Back Bay, Beacon Hill, and South End. These listing relationships were established before most of our competition was even in business. Their so called web technology will not get you access to these listings. These listings were established the old fashion way with hard work and many years working in the industry. 

If your desire is to work with real experienced city agents . Email us with your criteria and we will find you an amazing apartment you will not find anywhere else but here. 

Check us out at www.resideboston.com or www.bostonerealty.com

Boston, Ma- Reside Real Estate Company, Boston’s boutique luxury real estate sales and rental firm, announces in early April the opening of its first storefront retail location, which is located in the heart of Back Bay at 500 Boylston Street on the retail level. The high concentrated foot traffic of thousands of working professionals from some of Massachusetts greatest financial companies will be great exposure for the Reside brand.

We are working hard in creating an elite team of nimble city real estate professionals with extensive experience in luxury condominium sales and rentals to work from this location. 

“We’ve been very successful with our professional executive clients from the over 100 investment and consulting firms. So we thought it would be fitting to move to a retail location in the building”. We are excited to expand our business and interact with our clients in a class A building retail environment.

Double Glass Entry Doors and Showcase Glass Wall will invite passersby to view the firm’s new current displayed properties along the backlit glass windows.

We look forward to working with you. If you are interested in an agent opportunity we are hiring experienced agents with a proven track record. Please contact Lucian Estevez or Herbert Rikeman directly for a confidential interview. Find us on the web at www.resideboston.com or www.bostonerealty.com

Reside Boston’s new address!

Reside Real Estate Company

500 Boylston Street Suite 105

Boston Ma 02116

Massachusetts single home market had its best January in 4 years.  Are we out of the woods? 2011 could be a nice recovery year. If we are up in January despite a misirable winter that is a good sign. Best January since 2007 could be a sign of a major turnaround.

Hopefully people are feeling more confident about the economy and ultimately will take the risk of buying a home. As long as there is some continued growth in the job market.

The bad news for City Agents and the Boston Condo market is only 808 units  sold in January down 18.5% from the same month last year. Median condo prices also fell 4.6% from last year.

I think the low mortgage rates and pricing will drive a strong market for 2011.  Hopefully we can get an early spring and things will be in full swing.

If you are considering a purchase or rental in the Boston Condo Market and need some expert advice or help finding the perfect home. Feel free to contact us directly via text or email 24/7. www.resideboston.com or www.bostonerealty.com

Luxury lofts 2011 Report South End Boston

South End’s Washington St. is now called by many local foodies “the new restaurant row.” Indeed, with restaurants such as Union, Stella, Toro, and Myers & Chang’s run by renowned chefs and getting rave reviews, people are drawn outside of Newbury St. and Tremont St. to seek adventures for taste buds. Harrison Ave., where the hot SoWa Open Market takes place and home to dozens of art studios, galleries and trendy furniture stores, is just one block away. Also on Washington St. is the dog-friendly Peter’s Park, which offers beautiful city gardens, playgrounds, and sports fields. With its T accessibility and close proximity to elsewhere in town (neighboring Back Bay, Financial District and close to 93 Expressway and Mass. Pike exits), it’s no wonder it is gaining attention from renters, home buyers and investors alike. Developers have long before realized the potential of this neighborhood and built some fine residential developments in recent years.

In 2000, Laconia Lofts (located at 1200 Washington St.) welcomed new residents to its unique loft homes. More luxury loft condominiums were built a few years later including Wilkes Passage at 1313 Washington St., Gateway Terrace at 1166 Washington St., and Penny Place at the old Penny Savings Bank on the corner of Washington St. and Union Park. These modern homes are simply upscale urban loft living at its finest. Sleek designs feature high ceilings, oversized windows, open, bright living space, concrete or hardwood floors, and are finished with high-end touches including gourmet kitchens and tastefully done bathrooms. These buildings also have concierge service, 24-hour security and underground parking.

For more information on these loft-style condos and current sales and rental listings in the South End please contact us. We can help.

Luxury Agents: Sharon Chen & Herb Rikeman

Email: sharonc@resideboston.com or contact@resideboston.com

Cell: 617-448-8382 or 617-236-5005