Posts with tag 'selling your home'

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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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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Buying your house was the biggest investment you ever made. Now that you are getting ready to sell it, you may find the process overwhelming. Without a doubt, there are some pitfalls to avoid. Our real estate agents are here to help you bypass these five mistakes sellers are most likely to make.

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When listing your home for sale, first impressions are paramount, and nothing captures the essence of your property quite like professionally taken photographs. Our real estate agents at Badger Peabody & Smith Realty understand the power of these images and are here to help you make your home look its best.

• Focus on Key Areas
  According to Joe Viger of Joe Viger Photography, a seasoned NH real estate photographer, the kitchen and living areas are where you should concentrate your efforts. These spaces are typically where most photos are taken due to their importance in a buyer's decision-making process. De-cluttering is crucial; removing just a few pieces of furniture can significantly open up the room, making it appear larger and more inviting. This is more effective than focusing solely on cleaning, as too much furniture or clutter can detract from the spaciousness and attractiveness of your home in photos.

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Living rooms get a lot of use. This is usually the room where you watch TV, relax with family, and entertain company. As such, when you sell a home, you really want your living room to make a great impression. Staging the living room will help it shine among Jackson homes for sale. But how do you stage a living room before listing your home? Here are a few top ideas from our real estate agents.

• Add some fresh flowers.
  Find a simple vase that matches your living room decor, and fill it with fresh flowers. Even a simple floral arrangement will brighten up the space and keep the air smelling fresh. Replace the flowers every couple of days while showing the home.

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