Badger Peabody & Smith Blog
January
28
28
The Favorite Things On My Desk - From Elspeth Richardson!
I work in the Franconia office and my desk is one of the first things you see when you walk into the office! I try to keep it as tidy and neat as possible, which can be a daunting task in its self at times.
Most of the items on my desk either help me day to day or hold special meaning to me.
The items that help me with my job daily are my "to do list", my ergonomically styled keyboard, and my calendar. The calendar also has special meaning – it has been a tradition that has been passed down from my Grandmother, who was very near and dear to me. When I was younger each of my mom's siblings would get this wonderful calendar for Christmas from my sweet Mimi. The calendar is created and distributed by the
January
18
18
Common Questions From Buyers – Answers from Nikki Barrett!
We thought we'd ask some of our agents some common real estate questions that buyers have, and get their answers. Nikki Barrett from our Littleton office answered these home buyer questions:
Question: How long does it take to buy a home?
Answer: Once you have found a home and are under contract with the seller to purchase that home, it is about 60-75 days from that point until you close on the home and can move in.
Q: How does it help me to have the assistance of an agent?
January
8
8
Snowmobiling in Franconia
The White Mountains area offers impressive views and plenty of opportunities to enjoy snowmobiling. If you're eager to hit the trails, keep the following places in mind for snowmobiling in Franconia:
Franconia Notch State Park
Franconia Notch State Park sits right in the middle of White Mountain National Forest. The park features more than 100 trails to explore on your snowmobile, including 9-mile Franconia Notch Recreation Trail. When you take this trail, you'll get to see Echo L...
January
5
5
Common Questions From Buyers – Answers from Tiffany Howard!
We thought we'd ask some of our agents some common real estate questions that buyers have, and get their answers. Tiffany Howard from our Littleton office answered this home buyer question:
When do I get the keys?
Tiffany Howard: At Closing!!! Keys are exchanged after all of the necessary documents have been signed and funds have be transferred to all parties involved in the transaction.
December
31
31
Peabody & Smith Agents Do More Than Sell Property!
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Sometimes in real estate, agents and staff take on a number of different roles. Sometimes they take on the role of counselor, cleaner, stager, photographer, chauffeur – the list can go on and on – and we don't mind! But most recently, in our Franconia office, it took an agent and 2 staff members and they took on a new role – that of Animal Rescuer!
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