Posts with tag 'sellers'
21
Spring Gardening Tips for Maximum Value
One of the most important aspects to enhancing your property's value as you prepare to sell is curb appeal. Some studies suggest that a beautiful front yard can increase the home's selling price by up to 20 percent. The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) says that you can see a 100 percent return on investment when you spend 10 percent of the value on greenscaping.
That means if you're focused on making the most with your sale, effective landscaping and gardening are a must, especially from the front curb.
Here are six expert tips on...
18
Sellers: How to Prepare for Multiple Offer Situations in NH
New Hampshire's housing market has a habit of moving fast. And when your listing draws serious attention, you may find yourself reviewing several offers at the same time. The agents at Badger Peabody & Smith Realty have guided sellers through this exact scenario and know that the outcome depends far less on luck than on preparation.
What a Multiple Offer Situation Actually Means for You
Receiving more than one offe...
1
Water In The Basement
It's springtime in northern New Hampshire, which means finding water in my basement as the ground thaws and the rain moves through. The sump pump is the real MVP this time of year and always seems to do its job and clear out the water as it makes its way in. I recently came across a TikTok someone posted about their first experience owning a home in early spring in New England, and it involved a wet basement. They were panicking in the video, and although finding water in the basement of my house isn't my favorite experience, it's one I've come to terms with as long as it's not excessive and the sump pump is taking care of it.
I opened the comments to see what people were saying, and one in particular caught my eye. This person said...
23
De-cluttering Helps A Home Look Its Best
I think houses and, indeed, all buildings and places hold some kind of energy that each individual responds to. Perhaps that response is to the lingering spirit or essence of prior occupants. Most likely, I think people respond positively to places that are open and light-filled and remind them of some connection to a happy memory. They also respond less favorably to dark, dank, or cluttered spaces.
"We recommend that clients who are putting their homes on the market spend some time de-cluttering, washing the windows to let in as much light as possible, and paying attention to their home's entrance to up the curb appeal factor. All of these help to make a home more inviting to prospective buyers," says
16
Mud Season in Northern NH: What Buyers & Sellers Should Expect
Spring in northern New Hampshire doesn't just mean warmer weather—it kicks off mud season, the dreaded stretch between winter's deep freeze and summer's solid ground when dirt roads turn into mush and getting to properties becomes a real headache. If you're in the market to buy or sell during this tricky time, our real estate agents will guide you through conditions that catch newcomers off guard and make even long-time locals think twice.