Town of Chester Real Estate Brokerage Services (On-Call)

The Town of Chester, Massachusetts, is soliciting proposals for a licensed real estate broker to provide on-call brokerage services for the sale of town-owned lands. The selected broker will serve as the seller's agent, responsible for conducting background work to ensure properties are available for sale and compliant with all applicable laws and regulations. The scope of work includes developing pricing strategies, marketing properties via the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), identifying qualified buyers, and coordinating negotiations with town officials, including the Town Treasurer, Assessor, Tax Collector, and Chief Procurement Officer, through to the final closing. To be eligible, applicants must be licensed real estate brokers in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and in good standing with the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons. Mandatory requirements include a minimum of five years of experience and the absence of any conflict of interest regarding employment or official status with the Town of Chester. Preference may be given to firms with over ten years of experience and a strong track record of sales within the Chester area or Western Massachusetts, as well as those with municipal or public sector experience. Proposals must include a detailed cover letter and a completed Price Proposal Sheet, with a submission deadline of October 12, 2026, and a final bid opening date of November 23, 2026.