Buying & selling with Shutters & Sails
A coastal guide to buying and selling.
Whether you're buying your first home or selling one you've loved for years, here's how we'll help, from the first conversation to the closing table.
Buying a home
From first conversation to the keys in your hand.
Buying a home is a significant and exciting decision. Whether it's your first home or you're an experienced buyer, we'll help you find a home in the neighborhood where you want to live, one that fits your budget and meets your goals for features, quality and value.
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Start with a conversation
Tell us what you're looking for: the towns you love, the home you picture and the timing that works for you. We'll share what we know about neighborhoods, schools and current market conditions.
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Get pre-approved
We can connect you with mortgage specialists who can help with your financing, so you know your budget before you start touring.
Try our financial calculators - 03
Explore the coast
From Fishers Island to the historic Borough, every town here has its own character. We'll help you compare towns, neighborhoods and commutes.
Find your town - 04
Tour homes
See homes in person, or let your agent walk you through by video call when you can't be here.
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Make an offer
When you find the one, we'll guide you through making an offer and negotiate the terms of the sale on your behalf.
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Inspection, appraisal and financing
We'll help you through getting your purchase inspected, repaired and appraised, and keep every detail on track.
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Closing
We'll stay with you through closing the sale, so all the details of your purchase are taken care of.
When you buy with us
Guidance at every turn.
Purchasing a home is a complex process. Here's what you can count on from our team along the way.
- A focused searchHelp finding a home that meets your criteria, in a search that respects your time.
- Every term explainedClear explanations of the terms, processes and documents used when buying your home.
- Current market informationUp-to-date information that helps you make informed decisions.
- A skilled negotiatorWorking on your behalf and committed to looking after your best interests.
- Peace of mindKnowing the details of your purchase are being taken care of by an experienced professional.
- The CENTURY 21 networkResources on century21.com, and a network that reaches far beyond the coast.
Ready to start your search?
Browse homes for sale, or talk with an agent today. Call 860.331.1510.
Selling a home
From valuation to the closing table.
Finding a buyer is only one part of selling a home. We'll explain the process and the paperwork, help determine your home's value, prepare it for sale, market it beautifully and keep you informed at every step.
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A private valuation
We'll prepare a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) to help determine your home's value, and talk through timing with you.
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A listing preparation visit
Before your home goes on the market, we'll visit to see what would make the biggest difference, from small improvements to staging.
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Photography and film
Professional photography and film present your home the way it deserves to be seen.
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Launch and exposure
Open houses, our storefront windows, the CENTURY 21 network and digital marketing put your home in front of buyers, and agents with qualified buyers.
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Offers and negotiation
We'll review every offer with you and negotiate on your behalf.
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To the closing table
We'll assist with the paperwork, make sure deadlines are met and keep you informed until the sale is complete.
When you sell with us
Your home, in good hands.
Selling is about more than finding a buyer. Here's what you can count on from our team.
- A thoughtful priceA Comparative Market Analysis to help you price your home with confidence.
- Every step explainedFamiliarity with all the terms, processes and paperwork involved in selling your home.
- Wide exposureYour home in front of more buyers, and agents with qualified buyers.
- Regular market updatesUpdated market information that helps you make informed decisions.
- A skilled negotiatorWorking on your behalf through every offer.
- Peace of mindKnowing the details of your sale are being handled properly by a licensed and trained professional.
Thinking of selling?
Start with a private valuation. Call 860.331.1510 or enter your address.
Whichever side you're on, we're on yours.
Understanding agency
Who represents you, and how.
Shutters & Sails is staffed to handle both sides of a real estate transaction, with designated agents to represent the best interests of the buyer and the seller.
01Buyer's agent
A buyer's agent has, without limitation, the following fiduciary duties to the buyer: reasonable care, undivided loyalty, confidentiality, full disclosure, obedience, and duty to account. In addition, the buyer's agent is also subject to any specific provisions set forth in an agreement between the agent and the buyer. In dealings with the seller, the buyer's agent should: exercise reasonable skill and care in performance of the agent's duties, deal honestly, fairly and in good faith and disclose all facts known to the agent materially affecting the buyer's ability and/or willingness to perform a contract to acquire the seller's property that are not inconsistent with the agent's fiduciary duties to the buyer.
02Seller's agent
A seller's agent has, without limitation, the following fiduciary duties to the seller: reasonable care, undivided loyalty, confidentiality, full disclosure, obedience, and duty to account. In addition the seller's agent is also subject to any specific provisions set forth in an agreement between the agent and the seller. In dealings with the buyer, the seller's agent should: exercise reasonable skill and care in performance of the agent's duties, deal honestly, fairly and in good faith and disclose all facts known to the agent materially affecting the value or desirability of the property, except as otherwise provided by law.
03Designated and dual agency
With full disclosure and informed consent in writing, the principals and broker who represent both parties as a dual agent may designate a sales agent to represent the buyer and another sales agent to represent the seller to negotiate the purchase and sale of real estate.
Talk with us
Five offices on the coast.
Stop by, call or send us a note. Several of our agents are also licensed in Rhode Island and may assist with your search or sale there.
- Fishers Island643 Equestrian Avenue, Fishers Island, NYOpen 9–5
- Stonington108 Water Street, Stonington, CTOpen 9–5
- Mystic41 East Main Street, Mystic, CTOpen 9–5
- Watch Hill27 Bay Street, Westerly, RISpring 2027
- New London92 Eugene O'Neill Drive, Suite 125, New London, CTOpen 9–5
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