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As you get ready to sell your home, smart staging can boost its attractiveness to possible buyers and increase your property's value in the market. Our skilled real estate agents at Badger Peabody & Smith Realty know how much a well-presented home matters. We're here to help you show off your property's best features in the busy New Hampshire real estate scene.

• Living Room Essentials
  The living room influences the mood of your whole house and makes that key first impression on would-be buyers. Take out personal photos and extra furniture to make an open, inviting area that lets buyers picture their own way of life. Arrange furniture to create clear paths and showcase architectural elements like fireplaces or big windows. Pick neutral decorations that add coziness without dominating the room, and think about adding subtle splashes of color through cushions or art that match your home's overall look.

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When I was in college, and for some time afterward, I did a lot of house and pet sitting. I loved it; I can remember describing it as being paid to go on vacation. For weeks at a time, I would stay in these homes that had so many more comforts and amenities than my own: cable or satellite television, washers and dryers that weren't in creepy basements, dishwashers, and huge showers with stone floors and built-in steam settings. Some houses only had a few of these luxuries, but a couple houses I watched had them all.

One house in particular was especially fancy, in my opinion. It had a beautifully manicured lawn, with a century-old apple orchard on site. When the owner first gave me a tour prior to me staying there, we spent about two hours going from room to room as I learned the history of the property and the house. The home had been in her fa...

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Our real estate agents at Badger Peabody & Smith Realty know their stuff when it comes to selling homes in New Hampshire winters. They understand you need to prepare and present your property to catch the attention of buyers during snowy months. They've put together a list of key improvements to make your home shine for potential buyers this winter.

• Make Your Home Look Great from the Street
  Winter curb appeal goes way beyond just clearing snow. Make a good first impression by keeping paths clear and well-marked. This lets buyers check out all the outdoor features, from gardens to sheds. Lighting matters a lot when days are short. Think about putting in solar path lights or well-placed spotlights to light up walkways and cool building features. Make your entrance look warm and inviting in winter. Use tough evergreens and plants that bloom in winter in pretty pots. This adds much-needed color to the plain winter look.

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With Christmas just around the corner in New Hampshire, now's the perfect time to jazz up your home's exterior with some festive lights. Our real estate agents at Badger Peabody & Smith Realty know how much a decorated front yard can grab the eye of house hunters during the holidays.

• Stay Classy and Low-Key
  You might want to go all out with holiday decorations, but less is more when you're selling...

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Staging a home and making improvements can definitely help you sell your home faster and at a higher price point. However, staging and improving a home can also get a bit pricey. If you're on a budget, there is no need to spend thousands on renovations before listing your home. Our real estate agents offer some tips to help you prepare your home for sale without breaking the bank.

• Clean, Clean, Clean
  When potential buyers walk into an impeccably clean home, they notice. A clean home is not only nicer to be in, but it also demonstrates to buyers that you've taken good care of the home over the years. They're more likely to overlook an outdated floor or older appliances if everything looks clean and fresh.

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