Explore open houses by neighborhood.

Choose a local page below to plan your search and the questions you want to ask. Boston neighborhoods and districts are listed separately from nearby cities and towns.

Include several areas in your message if you are still comparing locations. Tell our team what matters most about the trip to work, transportation and the other places you use.

Before visiting homes, write down the rooms, usable space, storage and layout you need. Decide which features are essential and which could be changed later.

During a visit, compare the actual rooms and condition with that list. Ask about repairs or changes you are considering rather than assuming an attractive photograph answers those questions.

Consider room arrangement, natural light, storage and separation between living areas. Note questions about maintenance, systems and any work you would want checked.

Look at the street around the property and consider how the location fits your routine. Ask about the home’s current sale and the documents available, rather than relying only on an old advertisement.

Ask about the date, time and visitor requirements before traveling. Open-house plans or access arrangements may change, and an inquiry does not reserve a viewing.

If the advertised open house does not fit your schedule, ask our buying team what other viewing options can be discussed for that home.

Send the areas, homes and features you want to compare. For a Boston-wide inquiry, use the open-house request page; for broader purchase questions, contact our buying team.