Real Client Stories: How Families Bought and Sold in Northern MA and Southern NH
The quick answer: These are real moves my partners and I guided, told without names: a parent's home sold from out of state in Andover MA, buying and selling at once in North Andover MA, a first home in Newburyport MA, a family that crossed into Salem NH, and more. Every detail comes from the client's own review.
On paper, this move made no sense. In their real life, it made perfect sense.
You want to know if someone like you has been where you are, and how it turned out.
Here they are, sorted by the kind of move. Pick the one that sounds like you.
Buyers
- How Did One Buyer Get a Bigger Seller Credit After the Home Inspection? 2026 · A buyer found the right house after under 10 homes, then got a bigger seller credit after the inspection.
First-time buyers
- Is It Worth Waiting for the Right First Home in Newburyport MA? Newburyport MA · 2019 · Two first-time buyers waited for the right place in Newburyport MA and never felt pushed.
Move-up buyers
- How Did One Haverhill MA Family Make Three Moves With the Same Realtor? Haverhill MA · 2012 to 2019 · A condo sale, a house purchase, then helping a parent sell the home she'd lived in for 44 years.
- How Did One North Andover MA Family Sell and Buy at the Same Time? North Andover MA · 2015 · A family sold their house and won the next one the same day other offers came in.
- What Does a Smooth Home Purchase in Georgetown MA Look Like? Georgetown MA · 2024 · Buyers who got everything they asked for in their offer, with a closing that went smoothly.
Buying and selling at once
- Can You Sell Your House and Buy the Next One on a Tight Timeline? 2026 · A family sold for top dollar and bought under budget on a very tight timeline.
Downsizing and estates
- How Do You Sell a Parent's Home in Andover MA When You Live Out of State? Andover MA · 2014 · A seller living in Maryland sold a parent's home in Andover MA without flying back for every step.
Relocation
- A family from the Carolinas chose Bradford in Haverhill MA over Windham NH They came here set on Windham NH and found a better fit just over the border.
Sellers
- Can You Sell an Antique House on a Busy Road in Wilmington MA? Wilmington MA · 2019 · An antique house on a main road, marketed for its character.
- How Did an Andover MA Seller Get to a Signed P&S in Under a Week? Andover MA · 2018 · A family's pricing and marketing plan was built around what they needed from the sale.
- What Is a Short Sale Like in Andover MA, and Can You Get Through It? Andover MA · 2011 · A complicated, stressful short sale, with clear updates at every step.
- How Do You Sell in Massachusetts and Buy in New Hampshire at Once? Salem NH · 2013 · A first-time seller sold in Massachusetts and bought a new home in New Hampshire at the same time.
- Can You Sell One Home and Buy Two at Once in Haverhill MA? Haverhill MA · 2016 · One home sold, then two separate homes bought, with movers, lenders and cleaners lined up.
Why do these stories matter for your move?
Every move has a different plan. A first home, a move-up, a parent downsizing and a move across the border each need their own order of steps. Seeing how a real family did it helps you picture your own.
If you've been searching "realtor who helps families buy and sell in North Andover MA" or Amesbury MA or Salem NH, these are the families who found one.
More stories are added as clients share them. Read every review on our reviews page, or see how we help.
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About Lisa Sevajian
Buying, Lisa Sevajian makes sure you don't overpay. Selling, she makes sure you don't say yes to too little. Lisa Sevajian is a Realtor with the Lisa Sevajian Group at eXp Realty. The Lisa Sevajian Group is licensed in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. She has guided almost 2,000 families through buying and selling and has ranked in the top 1.5% of over 1.4 million Realtors nationwide, verified by RealTrends. She serves Amesbury MA, Andover MA, North Andover MA, Newburyport MA, Haverhill MA, Methuen MA, Salisbury MA, Boxford MA, Topsfield MA, Georgetown MA, Groveland MA, Tewksbury MA, Wilmington MA, Reading MA, North Reading MA, Middleton MA, Danvers MA, Salem MA, Peabody MA, Windham NH, Salem NH, Londonderry NH, Derry NH, Pelham NH, Plaistow NH, Nashua NH, Manchester NH, Atkinson NH, Hampton NH and Portsmouth NH. Call or text Lisa Sevajian at 978-457-3406.
Questions people ask
Are these real client stories?
Yes. Every story comes from a client's own published review. Names are left out, and no detail is added that the client didn't share.
Do you help first-time buyers in Newburyport MA and Amesbury MA?
Yes. First-time buyers are where most of our family stories start, and many buyers compare Newburyport MA and Amesbury MA side by side.
Can you help me sell and buy at the same time in North Andover MA?
Yes. You get approved two ways, then we line up both moves so you move once, often closing the same week.
Do you help families move between Massachusetts and Salem NH?
Yes. We're licensed in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, and many of our families cross the border when they move up or downsize.
Can you help my parents downsize or sell a family home in Andover MA?
Yes. We plan the next home first, then the clean-out and the sale, even when you live out of state.
How do I start with Lisa Sevajian?
Call or text 978-457-3406, or book a time at calendly.com/lisasevajianrealtor.
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