When the time comes to sell your home, you'll be managing a long list of "to do's." At the top of your list will be choosing a listing agent.
With over 20 years of experience in the White Mountains and Lakes Region of New Hampshire, we have the market knowledge and expertise to sell your home. We work hard for our buyers and sellers, and our testimonials show it!
To help you through the selling process, here are three key questions to ask as you choose an agent. Check out our White Mountains Home Selling Guide for more information and tips.
You may have noticed the "alphabet soup" after some of our agent's names and wondered, "What do they mean?" Well, I did too when I first saw them. Each one is a different certification or designation the agent has achieved – classes or seminars and tests that was taken to further our skills as real estate professionals and members of the National Association of Realtors®.
Here are some of the designations I have and what they mean to me, and how they can help you:
ABR – Accredited Buyer Representative. This was a two-day class that helped to hone my skills in helping buyers navigate the process of purchasing real estate. To receive the designation I had to successfully represent 5 different buyers, complete 16 hours of class time and take additional certification classes. What this means...
We are so pleased to announce that Peabody & Smith Realty has been awarded the Website Quality Certification from Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, a global community of more than 565 high quality independent real estate firms in 65 countries.
The certification was presented in recognition of excellence in website design, content and functionality. The evaluation was conducted by Virtual Results, LLC, a real estate internet and social marketing firm selected by Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® to review the websites of participating members.
For us, making enhancements on our website have been a main goal of our...
If you've been thinking about selling your White Mountains real estate, now is the time to get ready. Spring is a prime selling season, so it's one of the best times to put your home on the market. To sell your home quickly and at the highest possible price, follow the tips below. Then contact one of our agents who can help you list your home.
There is truly nothing more exciting (in the world of real estate) than buying your first home. My experience was a bit askew since my first "home" was a duplex. But when I built my first home and spent that first night in it, it was an experience I'll never forget. The feelings of independence, ownership, pride and self-reliance all swirled around my head that night. Other first time buyers have expressed feelings of being grounded, stable and secure. All in all, it is a big step in your "adulting" life and one that could change your perspective for good.
The process of getting to the closing table, especially for first-timers can be wrought with obstacles and hurdles that can start to feel dau...