Sunapee Real Estate

Have You Always Wanted a Log Home? Take a Look at This One!

jmerrill — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:04:09 +0000

New listing in Springfield, NH. Enjoy the quiet on your Farmer’s porch with a cup of coffee. 3 bedroom, cape style log home sits on 5.18 acres offering an easy commute north or south on I-89. Fieldstone fireplace with wood pellet stove makes for easy heating. Kitchen has been updated with new cabinets, countertops, and large butcher block island for meals. Offered at $175,000. Call Sara Ellis to schedule your showing today! 603-526-4116

Sara Ellis, Listing Agent

Do You Enjoy the Theater?

jmerrill — Thu, 10 May 2012 14:06:53 +0000

This Friday and Saturday (May 11 and 12) you can attend a performance of the Phantom of the Opera at the Claremont Opera House, 58 Opera House Square, Claremont, NH. The play will be performed by the New England Classical Academy Local Youth Theater. Performances are Friday evening at 7 p.m. and Saturday afternoon at 1 p.m. Tickets are $8 and can be purchased on the web site www.claremontoperahouse.org.

Thinking of Selling? Choose Your Real Estate Agent Wisely

jmerrill — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:23:52 +0000

How will you choose your REALTOR®? Will you pick the agent who gives you the highest listing price? If so, you may be doing yourself a disservice. Some agents intentionally overestimate the value in order to get a seller to list with them. Their self-interest means that the overpriced home will sit on the market as the seller eventually reduces the price trying to find a buyer. At that point, the house is stale and the selling momentum is lost. REALTORS®, who suggest what seems to sellers to be a “low” value on the property, are motivated to get the price right so the property will sell. It takes time, energy, and money to sell even a properly priced home in this market. These are resources a good agent would not want to waste on an overpriced listing.

Sellers also tend to overlook the carrying costs of having a house on the market too long. Carrying costs are how much a seller will spend until the property is sold. Mortgage payments, taxes, heat, utilities, etc. all subtract from the bottom line of what a seller nets at closing. Obviously the longer a house is on the market, the less profit there is. Picking an agent who gives you the highest listing price may actually mean you end up with less money in your pocket. If you want to work with a REALTOR® who knows how to price listings in the current market conditions, then give me a call, 603-526-4116 or email donna@donnaforest.com.

Price Reduction on Mascoma Lake

jmerrill — Wed, 02 May 2012 18:57:40 +0000

Was $507,000, now offered at $487,000. Private, 4-5 bedroom cape with 2 baths and separate garage has 170 ft. of lakefront with great sandy beach on Mascoma Lake. Buy now so you can make your summer memories on the lake this year!

Sharon LaVigne, Listing Agent, 603-526-4116.

Avoid the Six Deadly Sins of Selling

jmerrill — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:53:38 +0000

1. Don’t overprice. It’s the kiss of death.

2. Don’t choose the agent who gives you the highest price and lowest commission. They are just “buying” your listing. See #1 above.

3. Not prepping your property for sale. Clean, de-clutter, paint, landscape, stage the house, etc.

4. Ignoring maintenance and repair items. These will ALWAYS come back to haunt you. It stops buyers from making offers, it kills sales at inspection time, or selling prices are negotiated lower to deal with these issues.

5. Making decisions based on emotions. When your house goes on the market, it has become a commodity and not your home.

6. Listening to the advice of friends and neighbors instead of your agent. Your agent is a professional in the business of selling – your friends are not.

Looking for a REALTOR® to help you avoid these big mistakes and others? Then give me a call! 603-526-4116

Donna Forest, Broker Associate

Let the Sunshine In! New Listing in Sunapee, NH

jmerrill — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 20:15:53 +0000

This light-filled Post & Beam home will inspire you to sell your home in a hurry! 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, open kitchen and dining area, lots of windows to look out to the beautiful gardens and mature landscaping. Offered at $369,500. For more photos and details, visit www.90FernwoodPt.com. Give Stacey Viandier a call for your showing today. 603-526-4116

Stacey Viandier, Listing Agent

New Listing on Lake Sunapee

jmerrill — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 18:45:18 +0000

A superior lake home with no detail left untouched. The kitchen has all the appliances for any great chef. The fireplaces will keep you toasty on a chilly night. Three floors of living space leaves plenty of room for large gatherings. There is a library, game room, in-home theater, breakfast room – all made with the finest of materials. Outside has mature landscaping with incredible stone work and patios. Over 360 ft. of waterfront and 2 docks. Come see what Lake Sunapee has to offer you.

Visit www.LakeSunapeeLuxury.com for photos and details.

Jane Snow, Listing Agent

Price Reduction – Newbury, NH

jmerrill — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:19:37 +0000

Beautiful country estate with 113 peaceful acres. Lovely antique cape totally restored with 3-4 bedrooms and 2 baths. Pretty views, pasture land, orchards and well-established plantings. Large post & beam barn with electricity, water and sheep and horse stalls. Just reduced from $799,900 to $785,000. Visit www.BetweenTheMountainsFarm.com and schedule your showing today!

Stacey Viandier, Listing Agent

What to Do if Your House Won’t Sell?

jmerrill — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:54:52 +0000

If your house has been on the market longer than expected with minimal activity, it’s time to review the 4 things that impact selling: Price, Condition, Location, and Marketing Plan.

Price – Evaluate the market with your agent and look at recent solds and new listings. Where does your house fit into this market data? It may be time for a price reduction.
Condition – Look at your house through buyers’ eyes. Spruce up, fix problems, de-clutter.
Location – If you are located close to the road or packed in with other homes for example, you can only overcome a poor location by lower pricing.
Marketing Plan – Review where your property is being marketed with your agent. Look for heavy internet exposure with lots of photos & make sure it looks good in the Multiple Listing Service as well.

It’s also important to have realistic expectations about how long it takes to sell – find out the average days on market for similar houses in your price range. If you’re looking for an experienced REALTOR® who has the expertise to get your home sold, then give me a call, 603-526-4116.

Donna Forest, Listing Broker

New Price for Home with Lake Sunapee Access

jmerrill — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:23:06 +0000

Beautiful, custom designed home in the Oakledge Community in Sunapee, NH offers an open, warm feeling with good-sized rooms. 3+ bedrooms, 4 baths, low maintenance exterior. Oakledge amenities include clubhouse, tennis and 1400 ft. of shared lake frontage with beaches and decks. Was $925,000, now $895,000. Visit www.LakeSunapeeAccess.com for more photos and details.

Jane Snow, Listing Agent