How to Find Braintree, MA Foreclosures and Bank-Owned Homes for Sale

Braintree Residential Property

Braintree, Massachusetts, is a suburban community located within the greater Boston metropolitan area. Several notable U.S. figures, such as John Adams and John Hancock, were born in Braintree. Finding a home foreclosure or bank-owned property in the Braintree area may offer substantial savings over for-sale-by-owner or nondistressed real estate listings currently on the market. Finding correct and up-to-date information is key when finding distressed properties.

Things You'll Need

• Local newspaper from Braintree area

Instructions

Finding Foreclosed Properties

1. Read through a local circulated newspaper available in the Braintree area, such as The Patriot Ledger.

2. Examine and locate any current Norfolk County Sheriff sale notices available.

3. Call 781-326-1787 to speak with a representative of the Norfolk County Civil Process Office. Inquire about the specific properties of interest and ask about the specific rules with regard to the bidding process and auction dates.

Finding Bank-Owned Properties

1. Navigate to the Massachusetts Association of Realtors "Find A Realtor" webpage.

2. Choose "Braintree" from the drop-down box, located next to "City."

3. Click on the "Search" button to display a list of qualified Realtors in the Braintree area.

4. Click on the name of the desired Realtor. Examine the contact details and call or email the Realtor using the information provided.

5. Ask the agent or broker to provide MLS listings of REO properties located in the Braintree area. Provide the Realtor with additional criteria, such as the listing price range, square-footage, style and room count, if desired.

6. Pick up the MLS print-outs from the Realtor's office or ask to have the listings forwarded to your email.

References

• Town of Braintree, Massachusetts: About Braintree
• Massachusetts Document Retrieval: Newspaper List
• Norfolk County Sheriff's Office: Levy On Real Estate