Side-question: anyone have cheaper alternatives to Proper insurance for MA?

I find it much more intelligible to just do the work directly myself.One thing I'm really not sure of (but would like to know).... is how far is the Flat Fee MLS broker's "reach" over my ability to sell thru alternative avenues outside the MLS listing service that I'm paying them to list on??? 

What other alternatives is there?

I'm interested in reading it, obviously, but are there cheaper alternatives that have the same content?

Since it falls under residential, I've called Allstate but I know there could be other alternatives who may be better suited to this type of product.

Alternatively you can grant someone "power of attorney" and they can sign for you in the US. 

Section the circle off into buckets - label them "real estate", "Stocks", "Bonds", "Cash", Alternatives, etc.- Look at the allocation and make some assumptions about cash flow and growth. - Iterate on at least 3-5 more sheets of paper until it feels right. - Back everything about your financial plan into that end state. - NOW, run your draft plan by a CFP or three. 

Alternatively, you could reach out to a mortgage broker and have them get you prequalified so that you can prove that you can afford the house.

In the alternative, go to a title company.

Look into alternative options as well.