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Mary Wood, REALTOR®Cell: 508.958.0225Main: 781.786.8080Lamacchia Realty, Inc.382 West Main St, Ste 202Northborough MA 01532 Nicole Connolly Q: We’re thinking about selling our home in the spring. A friend mentioned needing a “smoke certificate” before closing. What is that, and why should we worry about it now?A: Spring may seem a long way off, but November is actually a great time to start preparing your home for sale!In Massachusetts, sellers must obtain a Certificate of Compliance from their local fire department before closing. This confirms that smoke and carbon monoxide detectors meet applicable requirements.Sounds simple, but you’d be surprised how often an outdated detector or one installed in the wrong location can create an unnecessary last-minute headache. I’m coordinating an inspection for a client this week, well ahead of closing.

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