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Top 2 Tips for Preparing to Buy or Sell Your Home in Southern NH

Real estate expert and Windham Mom Moira V. Shares Tips on How to Prepare Your Southern NH Home!

By Karyn Martin, Macaroni KID, Mikayla Colabello, Macaroni KID August 24, 2022

Today’s housing market is evolving but still moving, and Moira V. is here to help you find the best fit possible in Southern NH.

Moira has spent years helping her clients  with their real estate goals. She has a clear aptitude for selling and finding homes, whether they be on the coast or in the city. 

Below are her insider tips on how to prepare for buying or selling homes in Southern NH!

For Sellers

1. Prepare to Show it Off to Buyers

Preparing to show your home to buyers is crucial, and requires careful planning to make necessary repairs, declutter and clean everything, and present a well organized house. In order to do this, you need to depresonalize every space to make it easier for buyers to envision themselves living in your home.  Paint rooms in neutral colors.  It's helpful if a buyer can picture themselves living in the home. 

2. Set the Best List Price

The price that you list your home at is crucial to how fast it will sell. Pay attention to the local trends, and evaluate your own home.  Also reach out to an expert for a comprehensive market analysis.  Pricing correctly in the market is crucial for getting top dollar. 

For Buyers

1. Know Your Wants vs. Needs

To make sure you aren’t wasting your time touring homes that don’t fit your needs, create a list for aspects that your new home needs to have and stick to it! You also need to make sure you are clear on how much you can afford, so start budgeting!

2. Be prepared in the market. 

A few steps to take to prepare for the market are getting pre-approved, building your savings account and ensuring that you are knowledgeable about your credit score.  

Also being creative with your offer is a great way to beat out the competition in a multiple offer situation.  Crafting an offer strategically  around price, inspection and financing can beat out the competition. 

 Interested in working with Moira V. as you venture on your real estate journey? CLICK HERE for more information on how to get in touch with her!

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