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SELLER SERIES: How to Make That NEXT Big Decision

In this video, I am going to show you some resources and ways to help make that second big decision you have to make after the first big decision, which was selling your house. My name is Jenn Baer, I'm a real estate agent in New Hampshire. And that second big decision is, "Are you going to use a real estate agent or go for sale by owner or FSBO?" 🏠 BUT WAIT! This is not a video where I'm going to go over the pros and cons and why you should use a REALTOR® or why you shouldn't go for sale by owner. There are already those videos out there. There's already those articles. And that's the first thing you should do. Go do your research. Go through those, definitely pay attention to statistics of who starts and who finishes, for sale by owner, and why they might not have completed. So you can make sure you avoid some of the mistakes that they make. 📲 The second thing, which I don't know many people do, because it does take time. It doesn't cos

July 2020 - Newsletter

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Do you know which two towns in Rockingham County have these trains on display?   The median sales price is the point at which half of the sales sold for more and half sold for less, not accounting for seller concessions, in a given month. These are all up from the previous year!  Source: nhar.org When you put your home up for sale, one of the best ways to determine the asking price is to look at comparable sales. There’s rarely a perfect apples-to-apples comparison, so a pricing decision often relies on comparisons to several recent sales in the area. Here are five criteria to look for in a sales comparison.   1. Location:  Homes in the same neighborhood typically follow the same market trends. Comparing your home to another in the same neighborhood is a good start, but comparing it to homes on the same street or block is even better.   2. Date of sale:  It varies by location, but housing markets can see a ton of fluctuation in a short time period. It‘s best to use the most recent

VIDEO: Quick Market Update for Windham, NH

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VIDEO: Quick Market Update for Hampstead, NH

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June 2020 - Newsletter

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Do you recognize this building behind the tree in Rockingham County?  (answer at end of post) MARKET UPDATE:   55 Days on the Market was the average DOM for single family homes in Rockingham County in April 2020. This was a shorter length of time than both April 2019 (66) and April 2018 (74). This is a good time to sell in New Hampshire!  DOM (Days on the Market) is the average number of days between when a property is listed and when an offer is accepted in a given month.  Source: nhar.org EASY UPGRADES: TACKLE THESE PROJECTS IN A SINGLE DAY It’s easy to get stressed out just hearing the word “renovation.” You’re instantly thinking of having your home life disrupted by construction debris, cluttered rooms, and loud noises. But you don’t have to spend a ton of money and brace yourself for months of inconvenience to upgrade your home. Here are a few projects that you can knock out in a single day, and they’ll greatly improve the look and enjoyment of your home. Paint or replace an

VIDEO: Make History Your Home!

Today I will share with you 3 reasons why I love historic homes and helping people buy and sell them!  ❤️ I currently live in an historic home. If you look behind me you can probably see the beautiful brick. It was built in 1805 and it actually has an historic plaque on the front door. So that leads me into my first reason why you should buy a historic home. 🏠 One: they're unique. You're not going to find another home like this. They're absolutely the opposite of cookie cutter. Not o nly were they built hundreds of years ago, they've also had many people own them, and have their own ideas for additions and upgrades. 🗝 Two: they have stood the test of time. The quality in these homes is without compare. And I just love the craftsmanship and the artistry that is in just the finest of details you'll find here and there. ♻️ And third: if you want to be green, new is not always better. If you go ahead and buy, or go ahead and build an eco-friendly, green home, it's