Posts with tag 'selling your nh 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 you're getting your house ready to sell, our real estate agents at Badger Peabody & Smith Realty know that making it attractive to pet owners can increase your pool of possible buyers. Since more than 70% of homes in America have a pet, creating a pet-friendly property can give you an edge in today's real estate market.

• Pet-Friendly Flooring Options
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Spring is here in New Hampshire, giving you a great chance to get your home ready for the busy selling season. Our real estate agents at Badger Peabody & Smith Realty know that smart upgrades can make your property more attractive and valuable in this lively market. As you get set to put your home up for sale, think about these effective spring improvements that give you the best bang for your buck.

• Make Your Home Look Great from the Street
  First impressions have a huge impact on real estate. The outside of your house catches buyers' attention first, so curb appeal plays a key role in getting people interested in your property. Put effort into easy landscaping upgrades like new mulch, bright spring blooms, and well-groomed bushes. Clean your siding, paths, and driveway with a power washer to get rid of winter dirt. Think about giving your front door a fresh coat of paint in a friendly but neutral shade that goes well with the rest of your house. These affordable changes can make a big difference in how your home looks and set the mood for a good viewing experience.

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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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