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Martha’s Vineyard
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Martha’s Vineyard agent.
Nothing compares to the expertise and level of service our real estate professionals provide to help you find the perfect Martha’s Vineyard home at all price points.
Advocating for You
As a buyer, you deserve to work with a local real estate professional with a singular focus on your interests. Our extensive knowledge of the Island and the intricacies of purchasing real estate on Martha’s Vineyard will make your home buying experience efficient, stress-free and successful. Let our agents help you find the perfect Martha’s Vineyard home.
The Advantages of an Exclusive Buyer’s Agent
• We will work to get you the best price and terms possible.
• Our agents are licensed REALTORS® and held to a high ethical standard.
• We have extensive local knowledge of the Martha’s Vineyard market.
• Our experienced agents often know of properties coming to market before they are actually visible on online or offline platforms.
• Whether you are looking to build a home or renovate, our agents are well versed in building codes and zoning guidelines on Martha’s Vineyard.
We’re Here to Help
Whether you are looking for a year-round home or a vacation home, we’re here to help. Nothing compares to the expertise and level of service our real estate professionals provide to help you find the perfect Martha's Vineyard home at any price point.
Your Island Magazine
We are excited to introduce our the inaugural issue of Your Island. This magazine is a guide to all things Martha's Vineyard and an excellent resource for buyers and sellers. Stop by one of our offices to receive a complimentary copy today.
Explore Your Island
Giving Back to Our Local Community
Every year, we donate a portion of every commission from all property sales to our Wallace & Co. Sotheby’s International Realty Community Housing Fund. Grants from this fund are used to support affordable housing projects and other needed housing services on Martha’s Vineyard.
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Buyer Information
Want to learn more about buying on Martha’s Vineyard? Here is some helpful information to get you started with the buying process.
Land Bank Fee
Most purchases on Martha’s Vineyard are subject to a 2% Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank fee. The fee is calculated as 2% of the purchase price paid at closing by the buyer. Learn More.
Property Tax Rates
The property tax rate varies per town on Martha’s Vineyard. Real estate taxes are assessed as a dollar value per $1,000 of property value.
2023 Residential Tax Rates Per Town
- • Aquinnah $6.10
- • Chilmark $2.63
- • Edgartown $2.52
- • Oak Bluffs $5.28
- • Tisbury $7.32
- • West Tisbury $4.36
Home Inspection
The home inspection is a key step in the home buying process. The Home Inspector Consumer Fact Sheet outlines important details about the home inspection process. Home Inspection Facts.
Agency Disclosure
All real estate licensees must present the Massachusetts Agency Disclosure Form when discussing a specific residential property. In Massachusetts there are 5 types of agency relationships in Massachusetts. This form outlines each agency relationship. Read Form.
Lead Paint
Homes built before 1978 may contain lead. Learn about what property sellers and real estate agents are required to disclose to prospective buyers. Lead Paint Information.
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