Posts with tag 'Effingham NH'

Nobody puts it on the prep list. You touch up the paint, declutter the counters, schedule the showing for two in the afternoon, and then your west-facing living room turns into something no buyer wants to spend time in. Our real estate agents watch it quietly undermine otherwise solid listings across Coos, Grafton, and Carroll counties every single summer. 

Practical Steps That Actually Make a Difference

Cool the House Well Before the Showing, Not Right Before

Twenty minutes of air conditioning before a showing barely registers in a house that has been sitting in the sun since eight in...

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Late winter house tours in New Hampshire give sellers who know what cold-weather buyers want a special opportunity. Our real estate agents at Badger Peabody & Smith Realty have helped many clients buy and sell homes in winter. They know what grabs a buyer's attention when it's cold outside.

How Winter Weather Changes What Buyers Care About

When snow covers the Granite State and cold air moves in, buyers start to think about practical things they might not worry about in warmer weather. If you understand these concerns, you can get your property rea...

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Choosing the right time to list your New Hampshire property requires you to think about market changes, how buyers act in different seasons, and what's happening locally. Our seasoned real estate agents at Badger Peabody & Smith Realty know the ups and downs of the state's housing market well. They can help you see why listing in the fall or winter might be one of the best moves you can make.

Why Fall and Winter Work in Your Favor

Many homeowners assume they should wait until spring to sell, but the colder months bring unique advantages that can make yo...

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I never would have expected that in my life I would think so much about floors. At some point, something ignited within me that now causes me to examine the floors inside practically every building I enter and compare them against the floors in my own home. Most of my floors are pine, and I like them well enough, but I am jealous of beautiful old maple boards. Pine is a softwood, so they scratch and scuff easily, though it doesn't bother me too much. I try to find the silver linings, like how they pop and creak in places when I walk on them—I honestly love that they have that rustic charm. They certainly aren't perfect; nails pop out in places and the boards are further apart than I'd like, allowing for dirt and dog hair to get into all of the seams (but of course not far enough apart for the vacuum to fit into!) Still, they've held up fairly well over the years and make sense in my little house.

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To stand out as a seller in the Lakes Region of NH, you need a smart plan and expert help. At Badger Peabody & Smith Realty, our skilled real estate agents know what makes New Hampshire waterfront properties special. We can help you show off your home's best parts to people who might want to buy it.

1. Get Your Home Ready for Great Photos
   Before your house is photographed, make sure it will look its best in photos. Clear off countertops, put away personal stuff, and move furniture around to show off how roomy your place is. Let in lots of natural light by opening all the curtains and blinds. Check that all your light bulbs work, and think about putting out some fresh flowers or plants to catch the eye. If you've got a lakefront property, don't forget to clean up the dock and waterfront areas. These shots often end up as the main attraction in Lakes Region property listings.

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