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Luxury Listings
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Home Seller FAQ’s
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84 Oak Ridge Road, madison, NH
4 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 1.30 Acres | MLS#: 4932825 | $895,900
This home is set at the top of Eidelweiss and is filled with tons of natural light and outstanding mountain views. The floor to ceiling stone fireplace is a dramatic sight to take in as you enter through the front door. There is a private deck off the primary bedroom suite, a wrap around deck off the main level and the lower level has a full deck as well.
Lindsey Maihos, (603) 303-7123
114 on the common, unit 2, lyme, NH
2 Beds | 2 Baths | Condominium | MLS#: 4932625 | $840,000
Sparkling and bright easy condo with a garage and designated parking plus you can walk to restaurants, shops, and so much more. Enjoy the sitting room or the light filled sunroom with hours of southern and western sun. Locked storage in the basement and only one other unit in the building all on 3.08 acres in the heart of Lyme!
Nan Carroll, (802) 356-3560
14 on the common, unit 1, lyme, NH
2 Beds | 2 Baths | Condominium | MLS#: 4932582 | $816,000
New construction, sparkling and bright easy condo living in a fabulous village setting. Wood floors, beautiful open floor plan kitchen with living/dining and fireplace. Primary bedroom is ensuite, and the second bedroom or office is across from a full bath. Simplify life, reduce your footprint in an energy efficient condo and enjoy this stylish new home.
Nan Carroll, (802) 356-3560
57 Slayton Hill Road, Lebanon, nh
3 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 1.00 Acres | MLS#: 4941091 | $780,000
Beautifully renovated home inside and out with many fine finishes and attention to detail! The second floor’s traditional layout with wide pine floors boasts a large primary ensuite with balcony, two additional bedrooms and full bath. The oversized garage boasts a second level for storage and a 21X16 workshop. Enjoy peace and tranquility!
Melissa Robinson, (603) 667-7761
50 Bartlett Landing Rd, moultonborough, nh
Lake Winnipesaukee Frontage | MLS#: 4941267 | $1,400,000
Tricia Thompson, (603) 707-1904
39 Aviation Drive, albany, NH
Aircraft Hangar | 49.62 Acres | MLS#: 4903178 | $949,000
Phil LaRoche, (603) 662-9841
760 Main Street, franconia, nh
3 Beds | 6 Total Baths | MLS#: 4899936 | $787,000
Heidi Boedecker, (603) 986-8389
422 NH Route 10, orford, nh
10 Beds | 10 Total Baths | MLS#: 4915217 | $729,000
Jeff Batchelder, (603) 667-5053
19A Center Road, bradford, nh
3 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 41.3 Acres | MLS#: 4941376 | $695,000
Sonny Harris, (603) 526-4020
15 Cummings Drive, newbury, nh
To Be Built | 3 Beds | 2.5 Baths | MLS#: 4917345 | $639,000
Joe Burns, (603) 731-1165
27 Elm Street, fryeburg, me
7 Beds | 9 Baths | 2.00 Acres | MLS#: 4905760 | $599,000
Miriam Habert, (603) 986-1024
17 Fairgrounds Rd, bradford, nh
3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1.10 Acres | MLS#: 4932849 | $574,900
Tabitha & Dimitri, (603) 303-4208
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Arthur Street, claremont, nh
75.0 Acres | MLS#: 4925819 | $1,900,000
Loren Wehmeyer, (802) 359-2122
330 Us Route 302 E, carroll, nh
2.68 Acres | MLS#: 4929179 | $1,150,000
Heidi Boedecker, (603) 986-8389
off white mtn hwy, tamworth, nh
121.3 Acres | MLS#: 4909988 | $995,000
Antonella Bliss, (603) 986-6886
Chapel Hill Road, norwich, vt
9.82 Acres | MLS#: 4926679 | $350,000
Jeff Batchelder, (603) 667-5053
Prescott Hill Road, springfield, nh
150.0 Acres | MLS#: 4904006 | $300,000
Sonny Harris, (603) 526-4020
Main Street, Bethlehem, nh
4.30 Acres | MLS#: 4902258 | $229,000
Heidi Boedecker, (603) 986-8389
Ians Way, bethlehem, nh
15.9 Acres | MLS#: 4925147 | $199,000
Travis Lewis, (603) 991-5284
patterson road, wilmot, nh
78.0 Acres | MLS#: 4918097 | $880,000
Sonny Harris, (603) 526-4020
Norrie Davies Road, cavendish, vt
10.66 Acres | MLS#: 4931730 | $169,000
Frank Ellison, (802) 345-3766
Timber Lane, franconia, nh
1.90 Acres | MLS#: 4907728 | $129,000
Herbie Bartlett, (603) 823-7060
65 Greensward Drive, eastman, nh
0.61 Acres | MLS#: 4930900 | $105,000
DeeAnn Shepherd, (603) 504-2026
S. Stark Highway, weare, nh
6.04 Acres | MLS#: 4778673 | $90,000
Bobbi-Jo Plamondon (603) 568-0500
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Newport Road, new london, nh
11.87 Acres | MLS#: 4924235 | $650,000
Tabitha & Dimitri, (603) 494-7522
Dodge Hill Road sutton, nh
157.0 Acres | MLS#: 4856457 | $450,000
Sonny Harris, (603) 526-4020
Easton Valley Road easton, nh
4.04 Acres | MLS#: 4915932 | $325,000
Heidi Boedecker, (603) 986-8389
Fernald Hills Way, stowe, me
3.75 Acres | MLS#: 4916236 | $85,000
Jennifer Regan, (207) 838-1581
Grandview Drive, conway, nh
0.69 Acres | MLS#: 4488021 | $56,960
Jim Pitman, (603) 662-3147
Barton Road, croydon, nh
1.575 Acres | MLS#: 4939933 | $47,900
Melissa Robinson, (603) 667-7761
Clement Hill Road, warner, nh
0.86 Acres | MLS#: 4910492 | $39,500
Rachel de Thomas, (603) 748-1800
Nutting Road, lot 6, sunapee, nh
1.51 Acres | MLS#: 4941300 | $159,900 | Agent Interest
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4 Beds | 3 Total Baths | MLS#: 4941371 | $549,000
Melissa Robinson, (603) 667-7761
35 Winding Wood Rd, eastman, nh
4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 3.91 Acres | MLS#: 4937050 | $524,900
Jeff Adie, (603) 568-0609
593 Route 12A, plainfield, NH
3 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 0.40 Acres | MLS#: 4941284 | $497,000
Melissa Robinson, (603) 667-7761
3 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 12.1 Acres | MLS#: 4922386 | $475,000
Gabbie Black, (603) 448-8795
2 Units | Multi-Family | MLS#: 4915999 | $459,900
Arlie Vandenbroek, (603) 359-8731
3 Beds | 2 Baths | 0.44 Acres | MLS#: 4928680 | $429,900
Arlie Vandenbroek, (603) 359-8731
400 E. Lake Road, ludlow, vt
3 Beds | 2 Baths | 9.10 Acres | MLS#: 4940542 | $419,000
Jarrod Jowdy or Karen Wilson, (802) 228-5678
30 Lost Valley Rd, woodstock, nh
Multi-Family | 3 Units | 1.30 Acres | MLS#: 4926291 | $399,900
John Chamberlain, (603) 381-9544
3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1.10 Acres | MLS#: 4934810 | $399,000
Herbie Bartlett, (603) 823-7060
To Be Built | 3 Beds | 2.5 Baths | MLS#: 4940753 | $385,000
Shane MacDonald, (603) 252-6757
3 Beds | 2 Baths | 2.00 Acres | MLS#: 4940892 | $395,000 Tabitha & Dimitri, (603) 494-7522
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2 Beds | 1 Bath | 6.02 Acres | MLS#: 4915132 | $380,000
Lindsey Maihos, (603) 303-7123
62 Collins Landing Rd, weare, NH
2 Beds | 2 Baths | Condominium | MLS#: 4941854 | $379,900
Katherine Wood, (603) 520-8617
11 Sarah Lane, northfield, nh
3 Beds | 1 Bath | 1.15 Acres | MLS#: 4938774 | $378,500
Ty Morris, (603) 237-2060
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3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1.24 Acres | MLS#: 4941528 | $375,000
DeeAnn Shepherd, (603) 504-2026
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4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 12.4 Acres | MLS#: 4936596 | $279,000
Mary Paino, (802) 369-0445
spring/summer home checklist
The snow is melting and soon enough the gardens and grass will start to come to life! We’ve compiled a checklist to help you put winter to rest and wake up your outdoor spaces and tools from their winter slumber
Service and store your winter tools and equipment
Service and prepare your summer tools and equipment
Clean out gutters and downspouts
Check roof for any winter damage
Have your HVAC serviced
Replace the batteries in your detectors (smoke and CO)
Wash your windows
Clean your patio furniture
Pressure wash your patio, deck and walkways
Fertilize your lawn and gardens
Prune dead branches from trees and shrubs
Inspect and clean outdoor lighting
Clean your grill
the benefits of a seller’s agent
While it might seem appealing to sell your home on your own, there are many reasons why you should hire a sellers agent to help you sell your home. Here are some of the top reasons you need a sellers agent on your side!
Knowledge and Experience
A real estate agent’s sole job is to assist their clients in the buying and selling process. A listing agent knows what will attract buyers to your listing, and can pinpoint attract a wider audience
Selling your home can be stressful, especially if problems arise that you don’t know how to handle. A listing agent has the experience selling homes, and will guide you through the process
Full-Time Job
Real estate is a full-time job. Are you able to rush home whenever someone wants to view your home? Plan, market and host an open house alone? Can you answer your phone whenever it rings? Do you know how to screen potential buyers? Probably not. When you hire a listing agent, they are there to respond to every call, text, or inquiry on your property, host open houses, accommodate showings, and screen potential buyers, Marketing
Hiring a listing agent means you are hiring an entire marketing team, for no extra cost. Here at Coldwell Banker Lifestyles, we have an in-house marketing department that, along with your agent, are experts at marketing your property! They know how to make the qualities that attract buyers stand out, and show your home in the best light possible. A listing agent markets your home to their entire
They also have access to the multiple listing service (MLS), and know the right websites to use to market your home.
Negotiation Takes Skill
A licensed, professional experienced buyer’s agent that has represented dozens of buyers is going to have an upper hand on a newbie seller that is emotionally attached to the home. W ithout a listing agent, you are going into negotiations blindly, and without representation. Remember, a buyer agent’s priority is to sell the house to their client for the price the buyer wants, they have no responsibility to the seller
Leaving Money on the Table
At the end of the day, when you are selling your home, you want to walk away with the best deal you can, which is why many people think selling on their own will save them money. Unfortunately, this is not the case.
of Home Buyers and Sellers, those that sell their home by themselves, sell for an average of 10% less than they would if they had hired a listing agent.
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Sitting on 2.00 acres overlooking Little Sunapee Lake with spacious yard, private beach and walking trail, this beautiful landscape is only the beginning of what t endless closet space, elevator, game room, library, workshop, four-season sunroom and breathtaking water views from every bedroom. Original Cricenti stonework, Sunapee board walls and tin ceiling accents have been preserved from the complete remodel of this property in ’95 from its original use as a carriage house. W ith endless room for your guests, this home also has a generator on standby!
1347 Little Sunapee Road, New London, New Hampshire
$2,725,000 | 3 bedrooms, 6 total baths
MLS #4934666
Listing Presented By
Abbi Courtemanche: (603) 252-8477
Situated along 400+ feet of beautiful Horseshoe Pond shoreline - the widest and deepest part of the pond! This 1990 Adirondack lodge is nestled among 3.47 acres of wooded grounds
peeled from the land while the granite throughout was locally sourced. A three bay garage with utility room and private in-law apartment is also located on the property
337 Horseshoe Pond Road, Stoneham, Maine
$2,215,000 | 3 bedrooms, 4 total baths
MLS #4936627
Listing Presented By
Jennifer Regan: (207) 838-1581
Ever dream of living within walking distance of Dartmouth College, downtown Hanover, Hanover High School, the Co-Op food store and the Appalachian trail? One O’Leary Avenue is your house! This perfectly renovated classic home has it ALL - gorgeous master suite, attic family room, gourmet kitchen that opens to an amazing great room with mini bar and
1 O’Leary Avenue, Hanover, New Hampshire
$1,499,000 | 5 bedrooms, 6 total baths
MLS #4929886
Listing Presented By Amy Redpath: (603) 643-6406
home seller faqs
If you have been thinking of selling your home, you more than likely have a ton of questions, asked questions we get from our sellers!
Do I Need To Do Anything Before I Put My Home On The Market?
In short, no. There is no requirement that you update, renovate, paint, etc. prior to listing your property However, depending on your home’s condition and age, your agent might suggest that you make some minor improvements.
How Do I Know What My Home Is Worth?
When you meet with an agent, they will use their experience and expertise to give you a comparative market analysis, and tell you the most probable selling price of your home.
How Do I Hire An Agent?
Hiring the right agent is a very important part of selling your home. We recommend you contact two to three agents in your area and interview them to determine the best agent for you. Ask questions like their real estate experience, market knowledge, and strategy for selling your home. You can ask how they plan to market your home, and do tour? Once you have chosen an agent, you will enter into a listing agreement, which your agent will guide you through.
How Long Will It Take?
The timeline of selling your home depends on two major factors: the current market and the listing price. In a hot market with low inventory, low interest rates, and high buyer demand, your home will most likely sell quickly, and close to, at, or even above the listing price. When the market is demand is low, it will take longer to attract the right buyer.
Should I Be There For The Showings?
Unless absolutely necessary, the seller should not be present during showings. Having the seller in the home during showings could make the buyer uncomfortable, and less likely to ask questions or make comments. They may also feel rushed or ask you questions that should be answered by your agent.
What Are Contingencies In The Contract?
As published by Inman, a “contingency” in the purchase and sales agreement means that there are certain conditions that must be met by the buyer and/or the seller in order to continue to the next step of the contract. Examples of the property appraising at or above the contract price, review of association rules and bylaws, and home, septic, and water inspection results. There are many contingencies that can be written into a contract which means working with an agent that can help you understand the pros and cons of each is extremely important.
What Do I Pay At Closing?
Unsurprisingly, the most commonly asked question from sellers is “what is it going to cost?” Depending on your situation, the costs can vary greatly and your agent will be able to give you a stronger estimate, however, you can expect to pay the following:
• Real estate agent commission.
• Any negotiated repairs or seller concessions.
• Closing fees, which are typically 1%-3% of the sales price, but can be greater. Closing fees can include, title fees, transfer tax, recording fees, prorated property taxes, deed preparation, and attorney fees.
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