When it starts to get cold outside bats may look find comfort in your warm Southern NH home. I know how scary it can be to think the bats are going to harm you, or your family. What if they turn into vampires? You’ll be surprised to learn that vampires aren't real, and bats are actually harmless, and sometimes even cute. When they aren’t in your home, of course!!!

There are about 40 different species of bats in the United States which can inhabit your Southern NH home for sale. The most common Bats found in North America are The Little Brown Bat, The Big Brown Bat, and The Mexican Free-Tailed Bat. Those are the three species of Bats that are most likely to reside in your home and likely in the attic.

Here are several different ways to keep bats out of your Southern NH home for sale:

Start by finding out how they are getting into your home!

If you have bats in your Southern New Hampshire home, they are getting in somewhere! Figure out where they are getting in, and board up and close the area, or set up a one way exclusion device. This is a small tube where bats can get out of your Southern NH home for sale but can not re-enter. Denying bats reentry is preferable to trapping them, which can also be dangerous.

Exclusion devices can be purchased at a pet store, or a home improvement center! They are also fairly easy to install in your Southern NH home. 

Be Careful Not To Harm The Bats

There are many different species of bats that are endangered. Please be careful if you manually remove them from your Southern NH home yourself. If you harm the bats and anyone finds out about it, you could have a hefty fine to pay or face jail time. Make sure to always remember that bats are endangered and it is illegal to kill them.

Dispose of Any Waste They Create

Bat droppings are small round pellets called guano which can be harmful. The guano can grow a type of fungus that can cause the lung disease histoplasmosis in humans. Guano has a very powerful, musty smell that can often overpower your Southern NH house. The bat droppings and urine are corrosive to wood and metal, and can compromise the structural integrity of the building.  The droppings and the scent will lure in other animals and insects, so be sure to clean everything thoroughly. 

Call A Professional

If you are questioning whether it is bat guano or just don't know what it is call a pest professional. If you do not think you can remove the bats from your Southern NH home for sale safely and efficiently without harming them or yourself, please call a professional! Exterminators are trained and have the proper equipment. They can get rid of the bats safely and board up all the entrance points that they can squeeze through. And trust us when we tell you, they can get through some small openings.

For more information or a list of Southern New Hampshire houses for sale give our experienced agents at Harmony Real Estate a call today at (603) 883-8840 or visit our website www.Harmony-RE.com for more information.

Whether you are moving across Nashua NH, or out of NH you want a stress free move. Making a list and having a plan ahead of time will really help and keep you more organized during your moving process.

Here are 10 tips for your move:

1. Throw away items that you don’t use anymore.

​There is no need to bring useless items on your move to South Nashua NH. Either toss the items, give them away, sell the items, or donate the items to your local charity. You'll be helping fray costs for others or for yourself and in the long run it's not worth the extra hassle if you don't use the items anymore.

2. Decide if you are going to move alone, or if you will be hiring a mover.

If you choose to hire a mover be sure to interview a few different ones and find the best fit for you. Depending on the company, the movers and the cost will make a difference for you personally. Do they have a good reputation? Do they cost too much? Will they be on time? Check out their ratings and reviews online to know more about them. These are all questions you should be asking yourself.

3. If you plan to pack up your items on your own, start doing this ahead of time.

You don’t want to pack last minute and be in a time crunch that causes more stress. Ask for help from your family and friends if need be. If the movers have to pack for you there will be an additional cost added to your bill. Also make sure to label all your boxes so you are not searching endlessly for items that you might need after the move to your South Nashua home.

4. Begin using your food that’s been stored in your freezer or pantry.

​The less you have to move with you to your new South Nashua home, the better. You can always buy more food after you’re settled in. If there is food you aren’t going to eat, or don't have time to make, donate it to your local food pantry or soup kitchen, it wont go unappreciated or wasted! It will save you time and potentially use items that may have gone unnoticed for a while.

5. Prepare to have your utilities shut off or transferred if they aren't a part of your monthly rent. 

Call your utility companies and give them enough notice so they can get it taken care of before your move. Don’t forget that some companies may have a fee to turn off utilities and transfer them to a different location. Also, some utilities may take a few days to transfer so don't wait until the last second.

6. Start to notify all your credit card companies, schools, banks, doctors, insurance companies, etc. 

They will need to know where you will be moving so they can change that information in their systems. Make sure to send a change of address to the local post office so your mail isn't sent to your previous address. If you have missing bills that could end up being a real problem.

7. Pack a box with necessities!

Items such as toilet paper, hand sanitizer, wipes, paper towels, cleaning products, a hammer and screwdriver, packing tape, a cell phone charger, ziplock bags, paper cups and plates, as well as plastic utensils, a pen and notepad, a first aid kit, snacks and plenty of water to keep hydrated while you are moving. Having a box of all the necessary items in a convenient place will make life so much easier during the first week when you may still be unpacking.

8. Have cash on hand.

​You may need cash or a card on the ready to purchase unexpected items that may come up. You never know what is truly going to fit into your new place until you get there. Expect the unexpected! Sometimes your couches and furniture won't fit in the new place due to lack of space or different openings on doors that may be hard to get through.

9. Keep your important papers and documents with you.

You might need them when you are driving, especially if you are moving out of state. You don’t want anything important to be misplaced or packed away where you can’t get ahold of it. If you have valuable items like jewelry or hard to replace items like passports you will want to make sure you keep them handy so they don't disappear. 

10. Always accept help from your family and friends.

Moving can be very stressful so if there is anything they are willing to help you with, let them help! A helping hand is always appreciated, just remember though that they may need you too so be ready to help them when they need it too.

If you are looking to make your special move to South Nashua give Harmony Real Estate a call at (603) 883-8840. We are here to help the most important person, you. The agents at our office would love to help you when buying or selling your home!     

Unfortunately, not everyone likes animals. If a buyer walks into your South Hudson NH home for a showing and it smells like urine, feces, or an animal in general, they will no longer be interested! Removing all signs of pets before your home is listed then selling it is the easiest route but not always possible. Be sure to clean your home before any showings and repair any damage your pet may have caused.

Before cleaning your home you should try to relocate your pet so no more accidents happen. Cleaning products can be very harmful and toxic to most pets, so you want to be careful with the choices since you wouldn’t want them getting sick and incurring vet bills that can be very expensive. Washing and vacuuming your rugs can remove any lingering odors left behind. Be sure to use something safe that is pet friendly just in case you need to move your pet back into your home, or just in case whoever buys your South Hudson NH home has pets too.

Be sure to clean your yard as well. If your animal has dug any holes in the ground fill them in so no one will get hurt. Many home buyers will ask to see your yard and walk around it. Also, most animals use the bathroom outside, even if they don’t, check your yard just to be safe that there are no landmines that a buyer might step in No one wants to step in dog poop, or see it for that matter. If they do, they may decide not to go back to your South Hudson NH home again if they feel it is a maintenance issue.

Once you have removed your pets, and cleaned your home and your yard you should be okay to set up showings at your home! Good Luck on your new journey selling your South Hudson home!

If you are looking to sell your South Hudson NH home and you have pets give our agents at Harmony Real Estate a call at (603) 883-8840 for more information. Or if you are looking to buy a home and have a pet we would love to find your dream home. We would love to help you on your journey.

Selling a house can be difficult enough as it is, but it can be even more challenging to sell a home that needs a lot of work or updating. Most buyers want homes that have modern kitchens, spacious master bedrooms and updated bathrooms. Fixer uppers rarely have such amenities and need work.

The buyer will either need to have the time and be handy or have the extra money to pay to have the work completed. The key to successfully selling your fixer upper lies in reaching the right audience. With the right real estate agent this task will be much easier to accomplish.

Here are some tips on how to sell your fixer upper in South Hudson, New Hampshire:

1. Find a good agent to help you sell your South Hudson NH house. You can interview a few and decide who is the best fit. Make sure you ask your agent if they’ve sold houses that have needed to be fixed up before. The more experience they have, the easier it will be to sell your fixer upper.

2. Make sure you set a good price to sell your house, especially if it needs a lot of work. You don’t want it to be too high or buyers may pass it up. Your real estate agent will be able to help you set the best price to sell your home at. You want a South Hudson NH agent who will be able to guide you in the right direction and set the best price for your home.

3. Be honest about the flaws in your South Hudson NH house when you are selling. Disclosure is always in your best interest because if a buyer finds out about it after the fact they will want more off the price of the home. Your house may be subject to a home inspection before the sale is completed. So it is in your best interest to be clear about any repairs or maintenance from the onset that need to be taken care of so the buyers don't ask for further discounts.

4. Include headlines with your ads such as “Handyman Special”, “Big Savings For Handy Homeowners”, “A Diamond in the Rough”, “Beautiful Home for a Bargain” or other references to that explain that the home needs work. People want to know what they are getting into. If it’s just cosmetic work make sure to have your information worded properly.

5. If there is something wonderful about your house that you love, be sure to highlight that when you are selling. It might be a good reason for a buyer to love as well. Do you have acres of land, or a large basement that can be renovated to make a larger living space? Be sure to let potential buyers know this important information. That small muddy stream in the back yard that you love, or the giant birch tree that you sit under in the summer to get some shade, the location, or anything else you might love. Someone else is bound to fall in love with the same things as you! 

6. Property investors and contractors can be possible buyers for your fixer upper homes. They can buy the house for the bargain price you sell it for, fix it, and then use it as a way to make a profit by renting it out, or reselling it after they finish the work that it needs. You may even want to highlight the investment potential when placing ads about selling your house.

If you are looking to buy or sell a South Hudson fixer upper house for sale give Harmony Real Estate a call at (603) 883-8840 or visit our website at www.Harmony-RE.com. Our experienced agents would love to find you a great investment!

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.