Written by Daniel Meegan, REALTOR® and Vice President, J. Barrett & Company
Beverly is one of the largest and most varied communities on the Massachusetts North Shore, and it’s also where Daniel Meegan’s J. Barrett & Company office is based. Selling a house here can mean different things depending on where in the city a property sits: a condo near downtown and the commuter rail, a single-family home in a quieter residential neighborhood, or a property closer to the water. This guide covers what Beverly sellers should know before listing and how Daniel, working out of his Beverly office, helps sellers through the process.
What to Know Before Selling a Home in Beverly
Beverly’s size and mix of neighborhoods mean a one-size-fits-all approach to pricing and marketing rarely works well here. A few factors matter more in Beverly than in a smaller, more uniform town:
- Price range and location. Beverly covers a wide range of property types and price points, from in-town condos to larger single-family homes, so pricing has to be based on truly comparable sales in the same part of the city rather than a citywide average.
- Commuter access. Beverly’s MBTA Commuter Rail stations and Route 128 access make commute time to Boston a real factor for many buyers, and it’s often worth highlighting in marketing.
- Coastal and waterfront considerations. Some Beverly properties are near the harbor or coastline, where flood zone status, insurance costs, and site-specific conditions can affect buyer interest and are best addressed early rather than discovered during a buyer’s due diligence.
- Age and condition of the home. As in much of the North Shore, older Beverly homes often need updates to electrical, plumbing, heating, or roofing, and sellers benefit from knowing what’s likely to come up during a home inspection before they list.
The Home-Selling Process in Beverly, Step by Step
The general process of selling a house in Beverly follows the same basic stages as anywhere else, but the details matter:
- Get a valuation based on recent sales in the same Beverly neighborhood or property type, not a broad city average.
- Decide which repairs or updates are worth making before listing, based on likely buyer expectations and inspection issues.
- Set a pricing and marketing strategy suited to the property and its most likely buyer.
- Prepare professional photography, video, and listing materials.
- List the property and manage showings, adjusting as needed based on buyer feedback.
- Evaluate offers, negotiate terms, and manage the transaction through closing.
Daniel Meegan: REALTOR® and Vice President Based in Beverly
Daniel Meegan is a REALTOR® and Vice President with J. Barrett & Company, working out of the firm’s office at 100 Cummings Center in Beverly. He has more than 20 years of North Shore real estate experience and, according to his Zillow profile, has closed 280 sales over his career, including 20 in the past 12 months, with sale prices ranging from $285,000 to $1.4 million and an average sale price of about $695,000. His Zillow profile also shows a 5.0 average rating across 27 client reviews. On his J. Barrett & Company profile, Daniel is described as a Beverly, MA-based real estate agent who also specializes in probate and estate sales.
Daniel’s Track Record on the North Shore
Daniel’s Zillow profile includes a client review confirming he handled a single-family home sale in Beverly in 2022, in addition to his broader North Shore transaction history. For a fuller picture of his recent closed sales across Beverly, Salem, and nearby communities, see Daniel’s recent Salem and North Shore home sales, or visit his Beverly MA real estate agent page for information on his local services and past work in the city.
Selling an Inherited or Estate-Owned Home in Beverly
Some Beverly home sales involve an estate, a trust, or multiple heirs rather than a single owner-occupant. These situations often add steps: coordinating among decision-makers, clearing out personal belongings, addressing deferred maintenance, and working around estate or court deadlines.
Daniel represents executors, personal representatives, trustees, and families selling inherited or estate-owned property in Beverly, handling the real estate side of the sale, including preparation, pricing, marketing, offers, and closing, while coordinating with the family’s attorney, accountant, and other professionals when appropriate. Daniel is a real estate agent, not an attorney, and does not provide legal or tax advice.
Learn more about Daniel’s estate and probate real estate services, or see definitions and answers to common questions on the probate FAQ and glossary.
Learn more about Daniel’s background on his About page, or explore his North Shore real estate services if you’re located outside Beverly.
Talk with Daniel About Selling Your Beverly Home
Whether you’re preparing to list a traditional home or manage the sale of an inherited or estate-owned property, Daniel can help you understand your options in Beverly’s market and plan next steps.
Contact Daniel Meegan or call 617-388-8500 to talk about selling your Beverly home.