Posts with tag 'tips for selling your home'

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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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 They're more likely to overlook an outdated floor or older appliances if everything looks clean and fresh.

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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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You have a prospective buyer for your home, you've settled on a price, and you're headed to closing. The buyer may decide to have a home inspection. A home inspector will go through your home and report on items that may need to be addressed before closing or in the future for the buyer. Our real estate agents can help you when the report comes back, but when you're getting ready for the inspection, or even before you list your house, here are a few basic things to look for on your own to prepare.

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