Do you want to buy a Southern New Hampshire house for sale? Below are 4 essential reasons to consider a purchase now.

Buying a house can be stressful and we want to help relieve some of that stress with our years of expertise. It is one of the most expensive purchases you will make in your life and we know how important it is to you.

If you’re a first time home buyer, relocating, a move-up buyer, or looking to downgrade your current home in Southern New Hampshire, you should take advantage of our team! We can help you find the perfect Southern New Hampshire house for sale.

Southern New Hampshire is a fantastic option for anyone looking for a warm and friendly community. The small towns and neighborhoods make it easy for anyone to adjust and feel right at home.

Now is a great time to buy your house before rates and prices increase!

If you are undecided about whether or not to buy a houyse for sale in Southern New Hampshire, here are a few reasons why you should…

NO SALES TAX!

New Hampshire is a tax free state that anyone would love to live in. New Hampshire is a beautiful state with an even better motto, “Live Free, Or Die.” Any Free spirited person belongs here and it's a tax free state!

Winter, Spring, Summer & Fall!

We are lucky to have all four seasons here. Leaf peepers absolutely love Autumn. What could be better than looking out your window and seeing the beautiful fall foliage? Or taking a trip up to the White Mountain National Forest, and hiking all the beautiful trails to enjoy the candy painted leaves atop a mountain?

And for snowbirds there is even more fun to be enjoyed! From ice fishing, sledding, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, to skiing and snowboarding you can enjoy the snowy season as well! Viewing the snow covered mountains, and the beauty of the snow covered trees and yards are a site anyone would love.

We also have spring and summer beauty to enjoy with lots of lakes and beaches close by.

Easy Commutes

We are located close to the Massachusetts border for commuters. You get the best of both worlds with Massachusetts' higher pay, and New Hampshire’s low taxes and affordable living.

Walk around the beautiful city of Boston and enjoy all the incredible architecture, or take a stop at Faneuil Hall and grab a bite to eat. There are many different varieties of food to choose from! Also, be sure to take a trip to see the Boston Red Sox at historical Fenway Park, opened in April of 1912, making it over a 100 years old! 

Maple Syrup!

We have the BEST Maple Syrup. Be sure to check out Parker’s Maple Barn in Mason, NH, or the closest farm stand located in many of the towns in Southern New Hampshire such as Hollis or Londonderry. Most of the local farm stands have apple picking, pumpkin picking, hayrides, corn mazes and more!

If you are looking to buy a Southern New Hampshire house for sale contact our office today today. 

Give Harmony Real Estate a call at (603) 883-8840 or visit our website at www.Harmony-RE.com. We would love to help you with all your real estate needs!

For the second year in a row, New Hampshire was rated one of the best states to live a comfortable or otherwise richer life in New Hampshire. The rankings were figured out with 12 main factors of living which were grouped by Income, Housing, Lifestyle, Healthcare and Safety.

Here are just a few reasons why residents live a richer life in New Hampshire:

Low Crime Rates

New Hampshire has a low violent crime rate, and a low property crime rate, making it one of the safest places to live in the United States.

Low Costs

We have low tax costs, and no sales tax which makes living more affordable in New Hampshire. People from neighboring states often come here to do their grocery shopping. And everyone loves to enjoy the outlets because there is NO sales tax!

Great Schools

In 2017, New Hampshire was rated the 3rd for the best schools in the United States. New Hampshire has one of the highest school district grades. From private schools, public schools, to technical and charter schools, living in New Hampshire you have several choices of education for your children.

Low Childcare Rates

What could be better than low childcare rates? The average cost of infant care is around $11,800 yearly or $900 a month, and for older children it is a bit cheaper averaging out to be between $9000 a year or $700 monthly.

Low Unemployment Rates

New Hampshire has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the United States. About 95% of the residents in New Hampshire that are eligible to work in the United States are employed.  

All these factors make living a richer life in Southern New Hampshire possible due to the cheap cost of living. This gives NH residents an affordable life. If you are planning to move to a new state, and you're looking for better living, Southern NH is the perfect place for you.

If you are looking for a house for sale in Southern New Hampshire contact our office or give our agents at Harmony Real Estate a call at (603) 883-8840 or visit our website at www.Harmony-RE.com . We would love to make your life richer here in Southern NH too!

Here are a few things you can do if you’ve listed your Southern NH home for sale and it just won’t sell.

What can you do to get buyers to look at your Southern NH home? 

• Take Good Photographs

Make sure when you list your house you have good quality photographs of the house you are selling for buyers to look at. If you only have one photo or if the photos are blurry they look careless and buyers will be less interested. Remove excess clutter from the pictures and make them look better. Clear off the kitchen counters, hide all the electric cords, close the toilet lids, turn on all the lights and open all the blinds. If you have a fireplace you can even light it for a warm feel.

The first impression a buyer makes will typically be based on the photos they see online. 80% of home buyers start their search online and it may deter them from even driving by. Hiring a professional may be necessary if the photos don’t look good.

•  Update Your Curb Appeal

Would you want to purchase a home if the yard looked like it hadn’t been maintained in years? Neither would anyone else! Give the exterior of your home a nice facelift by trimming the trees and bushes, mowing the lawn, and picking all the weeds. Adding some color with flowers and fresh mulch can also do a lot for the exterior appeal of your home.

You listed your Southern NH house for sale with the hopes that someone would fall in love with it just like you did, but it just won't sell! Try a fresh coat of paint to the front door or shutters. You may even want to power wash the home, put up a new mailbox or a some outdoor light fixtures. Take a look from the road and see if there is anything that looks dirty and clean it up, remove or replace it.  

• Get Rid of the Clutter

Buyers want to see a clean, open living space when they are searching for their new home. If there is visible clutter in the photos, or during a showing of your house they may be turned off and think you don’t have enough storage space for their family.

Don’t let them get mislead by this mornings mail. Pack all the extra stuff or throw away anything unnecessary and make your home look as big and inviting as possible.

• Depersonalize Your Home

Paint your walls a neutral color, rather than that bright color you love. Take down any family pictures or artwork that your children made you art class, as cute as it may be. Pack away any personal touches and put them up at your new house after you move.

If buyers can’t imagine themselves living in your home they won’t make an offer. Try your best to make the house you’re selling look like a model home.

• Remove ALL Evidence of Pets

Whether they’re allergic to them or they’ve had a bad experience in the past, some people don’t like animals!  Even though your pets are your babies and you love them, you need to hide remove all of their messes from your buyers.

Put their crates in a closet or hide them in a box in the garage or basement. Be sure to put toys, food and water bowls out of sight as well. Always be sure to remove all signs of pet fur or dander as that may turn people off from making an offer. Also, don’t forget to deodorize and get rid of any gross pet smells.

• Freshen Up Your Home

Smell is one of the first things a buyer will notice when they enter your house. Nobody likes to walk into a house and smell an animal, old trash, musty smells, or even smoke. Clean your home thoroughly to get rid of any unwanted smells before it kills your deal.

You can always light candles or place automatic air fresheners around your home, or bake some cookies or a pie, even essential oils have a nice inviting scent as long as it doesn’t seem to be covering another smell. Be sure to choose a subtle scent that can brighten up your living space!

• Renovate 

Not everyone will purchase a house that needs cosmetic updating. Many buyers won’t want the hassle of more work after an exhausting move. However, even small renovations can make a large enough impact on the way a buyer views your house to make them consider it. Fixing small repairs like leaky faucets, broken drawers and faulty lighting fixtures before a buyer sees it is worth the trouble.  

Install a smart thermostat, or a new ceiling fan or lights in your home. Get your carpets cleaned to remove any stains, and fix any holes in your walls, and give the house a fresh coat of paint. The kitchens and bathrooms are where most buyers will spend their time looking so make sure they are clean and organized. While replacing cabinets may be necessary other times repainting and adding new hardware could be enough to keep a buyer interested.

• Staging Works Wonders

Once you’ve depersonalized, renovated, and decluttered your house it’s time to stage like an expert! Most buyers want to look at simple but new things in a home they may be thinking of making their own. Minimal is always best, cut back on furniture and wall hangings to make the rooms appear larger.

Try placing a bowl of fresh fruit or a cookie jar with some delicious cookies on the counter in the kitchen, or a few books and reading glasses on an end table in the living room. Clean off the counters and put some new towels in the bathroom, as well as a candle or two. 

• Consider Your Price

If you’ve done everything listed above and your home still isn’t selling, it may be time to talk to your Real Estate agent about adjusting the price. This is where your agent's knowledge and business savvy will come in handy.

Many times this is the problem and a very obvious suggestion. If you overprice your house buyers might not even consider it. They will not feel you will be reasonable to work with even if you might be willing to work with their numbers. Sometimes all you need is a small reduction to make your buyer feel as if they are getting a great deal.

• Make Your House Available for Showings

Last but not least, if you make your house available for showings more buyers will be able to view your home. If you limit yourself to pre-scheduled viewings, your house won't sell as quickly as you’d like and some people may not even be able to look at it.

If you are flexible with the times when buyers can view your property, you will have a better chance of getting more viewings. More viewings means more potential buyers of your home and that is always a plus.

If you would like to sell your Southern NH home, or just get a market analysis on what your Southern NH house is worth call us today! There is no obligation to work with us and the Comparative Market Analysis is free of charge.