When is the right time to hire an agent?
Choosing the right agent means understanding that pricing is not just a number - it's a strategy.
With our proven system, we position your home for strong visibility while pricing it strategically to help maximize its value. It's a streamlined process from listing to launch.
When is the right time to hire an agent?
Choosing the right agent means understanding that pricing is not just a number - it's a strategy.
With our proven system, we position your home for strong visibility while pricing it strategically to help maximize its value. It's a streamlined process from listing to launch.
ABOUT
Jackie and Dino
New England Home Finders is led by Jackie Connolly and Dino Fantasia, a husband-and-wife real estate team serving homeowners, buyers, sellers, and investors throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Jackie Connolly is the Broker/Owner of New England Home Finders and brings 40 years of real estate experience to every client relationship. Over the years, Jackie has helped clients through all types of markets, including residential sales, investment properties, short sales, foreclosures, first-time home purchases, move-up homes, downsizing, and complex real estate decisions. She is also a real estate instructor and strategist, which means her clients benefit from both practical market experience and clear education throughout the process.
Dino Fantasia brings a strong construction-minded eye to the team. His background helps clients look beyond the surface of a property and better understand condition, repairs, improvements, buyer objections, and resale potential. For sellers, this can mean preparing a home more strategically before it hits the market. For buyers, it can mean having a practical second set of eyes when evaluating whether a property is the right fit.
Together, Jackie and Dino offer a balanced approach: Jackie brings deep real estate knowledge, negotiation experience, marketing strategy, and client guidance, while Dino adds practical property insight and a grounded understanding of homes, repairs, and value.
The Proper Launch Rule
Most sellers wait too long before getting ready to list. The truth is, a powerful launch takes preparation—professional photos, proper presentation, and a smart pricing and marketing strategy. When you start early and plan correctly, you don’t just list your home… you launch it in a way that attracts serious buyers and maximizes your final sale price.
Why Strategy Beats Promises
Accurate Pricing
We don't just "list high and hope." We use real-time market data to position your home where buyers are actually choosing to buy right now.
Expert Negotiation
Negotiation isn't just about price. It's about protecting your timeline and bottom line when inspections, appraisals, and repairs come up.
Targeted Marketing
We treat the first week like an event. Our targeted launch creates momentum that generic MLS listings simply can't match.
Why Strategy Beats Promises
Accurate Pricing
We don't just "list high and hope." We use real-time market data to position your home where buyers are actually choosing to buy right now.
Expert Negotiation
Negotiation isn't just about price. It's about protecting your timeline and bottom line when inspections, appraisals, and repairs come up.
Targeted Marketing
We treat the first week like an event. Our targeted launch creates momentum that generic MLS listings simply can't match.
Hire the Plan, Not the Promise
Strategic Preparation
We guide you on the simple fixes and light staging that actually remove buyer objections and improve your net profit.
Clear Communication
You should never feel like you're chasing your agent. We provide weekly updates and honest feedback so you're always in control.
Hire the Plan, Not the Promise
Strategic Preparation
We guide you on the simple fixes and light staging that actually remove buyer objections and improve your net profit.
Clear Communication
You should never feel like you're chasing your agent. We provide weekly updates and honest feedback so you're always in control.
Avoid Costly Mistakes, Work With Professionals
If you're planning a move, reach out today. Contact Us Now!
Avoid Costly Mistakes, Work With Professionals
If you're planning a move, reach out today. Contact Us Now!
Critical Questions for Your Agent
How will you price my home?
Listen for a plan based on sold comps, current competition, and what buyers are choosing right now—not just a high number.
What is your 7-day launch plan?
A great agent treats the first week like an event with professional photos, showing access, and agent-to-agent marketing.
How do I handle negotiations?
Ask for examples of how they protect a seller's timeline and equity when inspection reports or appraisal gaps occur.
Critical Questions for Your Agent
How will you price my home?
Listen for a plan based on sold comps, current competition, and what buyers are choosing right now—not just a high number.
What is your 7-day launch plan?
A great agent treats the first week like an event with professional photos, showing access, and agent-to-agent marketing.
How do I handle negotiations?
Ask for examples of how they protect a seller's timeline and equity when inspection reports or appraisal gaps occur.
Get Your Free Seller Guide
Thinking about selling your home?
Check out our seller's guide to avoid costly mistakes.
Massachusetts
Get Your Free Seller Guide
Thinking about selling your home?
Check out our seller's guide to avoid costly mistakes.
Massachusetts
The 3 Pillars of a Great Listing Agent
Honest Pricing
Using price as a tool to create urgency and attract qualified buyers, rather than listing high and hoping for the best.
Intentional Marketing
Professional photos and compelling ads that highlights features matching current buyer demand.
Equity Protection
Firm negotiation that reduces concessions and keeps deals alive without giving away your hard-earned equity.
The 3 Pillars of a Great Listing Agent
Honest Pricing
Using price as a tool to create urgency and attract qualified buyers, rather than listing high and hoping for the best.
Intentional Marketing
Professional photos and compelling ads that highlights features matching current buyer demand.
Equity Protection
Firm negotiation that reduces concessions and keeps deals alive without giving away your hard-earned equity.
What my Sellers Say About Me
Seller FAQs
When is the best time to interview an agent?
Ideally 4 to 8 weeks before you plan to list. This allows for proper prep, photography, and a strategic launch.
What if an agent promises a much higher price?
Ask them for the specific data and the plan to get buyers to agree. A home that sits often sells for less in the long run.
When should I first contact an agent?
Ideally 4 to 8 weeks before you want to sell. Early timing allows for a strategic launch, including high-impact prep recommendations and professional marketing, rather than rushing to "fix everything fast" once you're already stressed.
Should I choose the agent who suggests the highest price?
No, choose the agent with the best plan. A high suggested price without a data-backed strategy often leads to a "stale" listing that sits on the market. A great agent uses price as a tool to create urgency and attract serious offers immediately.
