Posts in category 'Real Estate Tips'
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Home Staging Facts and Myths
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Staging details create a welcoming sanctuary in this Lake Winnipesaukee Adirondack-style home in Meredith, NH. This 5-bedroom home is set on 2.5 acres with easy access to New Hampshire's largest lake.[/caption]
In today's real estate market, home staging is a topic that gets plenty of attention. Search for the term on Google and you'll get over 11 million results.
Home staging involves making a house more appealing to potential homebuyers in order to sell at the best price.
Staging a home certainly can be effective selling strategy, and it's one that our agents recommend.
Your re...
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How Alphabet Soup Makes Our Agents Super Strong
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... 24
Do's and Don'ts of the Home Buying Process
Have you found yourself wondering about the whole home buying process? You are not alone. It is an exciting process. And it's easy to get caught up in it. From my years working as a real estate Sales Associate for Peabody & Smith Realty, there are some do's and don'ts….
Do: Get your Financing In Order, First
When buying a property, it's important to get your ducks in a row. And the very first duck that has to be in line (and stay in line) is the financing piece. It's really helpful to go and talk to a bank first. There are a lot of reasons why: you may think you are all set and it will be no problem. You are probably right; however, a good real estate agent is going to help you to get this in place first. And because most sellers only want to have people that are truly ready to buy their home touring it. It takes a lot to live in a home and have it looking its absolute best for showings. And that can be especially tricky if there are folks who may work from h...4
Looking for Current Information on the Real Estate Market?
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11 Riverglen Lane
Littleton , NH 03561[/caption]
Dreaming of owning your first home? Have you outgrown your starter home or maybe you're thinking of downsizing to live the "easy" life? Curious about the real estate market?
We can help!
Join us for a casual meet and greet and discussion on the current real estate market. Get some tips and tricks on how to make your first impression when selling your home and get in touch with what current buyers are looking for in a home. Enjoy snacks and refreshments and maybe you'll win a door prize as well!
Looking forward to seeing you on Saturday, April 8th from 1:00 - 3:00 at...
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Winterize Your Open House
Marketing White Mountains real estate during the cold New Hampshire winter presents unique challenges, but it isn't impossible. You can winterize your open house and boost your chances of finding a buyer with the following tips.