Spring 2022 Real Estate Magazine

Coldwell Banker Lifestyles

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What started as the small, fiercely independent Country Houses Real Estate brokerage on Main Street in New London, New Hampshire, in 1939 has grown to 11 offices with more than 150 agents helping guide home buyers and sellers.

Today, Coldwell Banker Lifestyles is in its fourth year as a consecutive member of the prestigious Coldwell Banker Chairman’s Circle indicative of one of the most successful Coldwell Banker franchises in the world. It is also one of the nation’s top real estate companies according to REAL Trends with more than 1800 transactions in 2021 equating to $614,000,000 in sales volume. We are thrilled to be the top real estate firm in Merrimack, Sullivan and Grafton counties combined for transactions and dollar volume and an industry leader throughout New Hampshire, Vermont and Western Maine.

The company’s agents are backed by 17 full-time staff members, including managing brokers, transaction coordinators and a skilled in-house marketing team ready to help agents develop and deploy their next branding, farming or listing campaigns. Our recurring sales meetings and training opportunities provide agents with market insights, best practice guidance, and knowledge of the expanded tools and platforms provided by Coldwell Banker Lifestyles and the Coldwell Banker brand.

We believe that our agents, staff and leadership team play important roles as guides, mentors, educators, friends and confidants in your real estate goals. As brokers of the most significant transactions in our clients’ lives, we approach our profession with the love and appreciation that only home can create.

Our love of sharing all things special about our beautiful communities and our drive to find successful solutions for each of our client’s real estate needs drives us every day!

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Tips For Making Houseplant Care A Whole Lot Easier!

aving houseplants can be highly beneficial for a multitude of reasons, but taking care of them can be a bit of a pain. Luckily, following these helpful tips can make it a whole lot easier for you to take care of your houseplants, which can help you enjoy them that much more!

Choose the Right Plants If you want to make houseplant care easy, choosing the right ones is imperative. There are a lot of plants that thrive well indoors and do not require a whole lot of care, such as the snake plant, philodendron, rabbit’s ears, and more. Before taking a plant home, consider researching it to determine how easy it will be to take care of and how well it is known for doing indoors.

Use Trays Underneath Your Potted Plants Flower pots need drainage holes on the bottom to help prevent you from “drowning” your plants and to prevent rotting, but these drainage holes can make a really big mess. You can purchase special trays that are designed to be used underneath the plants to help catch the water. In a pinch, you can also use kitchen plates or bowls.

Avoid Overly Heavy Flower Pots When picking out flower pots, a lot of people look at one thing -- the appearance of the pots themselves.

However, even the most beautiful of flower pots can become a big annoyance later on if they are really big, bulky, and heavy, since they can make it that much more difficult for you to move your plants around and take care of them. Consider looking for lighter-weight flower pots that will be easier for you to pick up and move around when you need to or get a rolling plant stand.

Keep Plants Pruned Keeping your houseplants pruned isn’t just important for their health, but it’s also important for cutting down on the mess they can make. Do your research about your houseplants so you can learn how to properly prune them so they can grow and thrive...without shedding leaves and other debris all over the place.

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There are a lot of pretty, decorative watering cans out there that you can display, or you can hide spray bottles behind potted plants so they are there when you need them without being too obvious.

Taking care of houseplants can be a big task, but there are ways that you can cut down on the work. By following these tips, you can make houseplant care a whole lot easier, which can help you enjoy your plants more than ever while ensuring you take excellent care of them.

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“Make an offer when you love something, and know what your budget is before you even start looking.

A new home is possible, but you have to have patience when the market is tight.”

Buying a Home When the Market is Favorable to Sellers If you are trying to purchase a new home when the market is favorable to sellers, this means you are looking for a new home in a seller’s market.

While you can still find the home of your dreams, it takes a bit more work when there are fewer listings available. Your real estate agent will be able to guide you in the process of finding a new home, making an offer, and negotiating the deal until it is complete. Even when sellers have the benefit of too many buyers looking for homes, you can still find a home you will love.

Always Be Ready to Make an Offer.

Buying a home in a seller’s market is not for the timid. If you look at a property and you love it, you have to be prepared to make an offer on the spot. Even a delay of a few hours after an open house event can cost you the home. In a seller’s market, sellers may be entertaining a number of offers at the same time. The only difference between your offer and another’s may be that you made yours first.

Prepare to Pay Full Price.

Once you know what your budget is by getting a mortgage pre-approval, be prepared to pay the full asking price for any home you are interested in. While you may be able to make an offer that is lower and have that offer accepted, it is always best to prepare for a full offer. When the market has few listings, buyers often pay full price for homes that are available. If you bid your maximum, don’t get caught up in a bidding war just to win. Once you reach the top of your budget, it’s important to walk away from a bidding war to buy a property.

Look for Listings Daily.

If you have established exactly what you want with your real estate agent, they are going to match you with potential properties on a daily basis.

You can look online yourself, just to maximize your exposure to potential listings. Be ready to go to a showing at a moment’s notice, and you are more likely to get a home you love. When your real estate agent knows that they can call you in a hurry and bring you to see a new property, they are going to have an easier time finding you a property you love.

Don’t Settle For Your New Home Even when the market favors sellers, you don’t want to get stuck in a home you are not thrilled with. If the traffic that goes by the home bothers you during a showing, it is going to bother you when you move in. Take your time. You will find a home that is right for you by working with a real estate agent in your area. While you may be anxious about getting settled into a new space, it won’t help you over the long run to settle for something you don’t really care for.

Buying a home in a seller’s market is possible with good preparation.

Know what you want, and work closely with your real estate agent to get it. Make an offer when you love something, and know what your budget is before you even start looking. A new home is possible, but you have to have patience when the market is tight.

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Welcome to Leavitt Airport! FAA Designated NH38, this private airport property offers a rare opportunity to own a paved airstrip in the north country, on private and secluded Bald Hill. The 50 acre property includes 4 lots of record, including two, town approved, 10.1 acre house lots both of which offer stunning views to the surrounding White Mountains. $1,300,000 | MLS# 4903178

This two bedroom, two bathroom Craftsman’s home is privately situated on a secluded, but not remote, 5.43 acres of gorgeous land adjacent to The Jackson Gore Resort and boasts breathtaking views of Okemo Mountain Ski Area. The property currently has multiple buildings, including a barn, for storage of large equipment and vehicles. $999,999 | MLS# 4892358

760 Main Street, franconia, nh Heidi Boedecker, (603) 986-8389

7 Winter Hill Lane, andover, nh Ty Morris, (603) 237-2060

Over 790 feet of direct Gale River access! So much potential with two separate buildings that include apartments, offices, and heated garages/storage.

Abundant square footage to work with; think of the possibilities! All within walking distance to library, shops, brewery, restaurants, Dow Recreation Area, hardware store, salon and grocery store. $879,000 | MLS# 4899936

Come explore this three bedroom, three bathroom spacious and sustainable home on Andover’s beautiful Highland Lake! This quality built cape sits on over three acres with 600 feet of lake frontage. Paired with high efficiency mini splits for heating and cooling and a heat pump hot water heater, the full solar array provides electricity for the whole house! $879,000 | MLS# 4907635

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191 Pleasant Street, New London, NH Tabitha & Dimitri, (603) 494-7522

126 cove Road, washington, nh Buddy Howe, (603) 454-4995

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This four bedroom, three bathroom home is situated on 7 acres overlooking 19 acres of conservation land.

Featuring an open concept dining room and kitchen which is great for entertaining. The newly constructed two car garage includes 800 sq.ft. of unfinished living space above, there are many possibilities for an in-law suite or even a wonderful oversized master bedroom. $850,000 | MLS# 4907296

Here is your chance to experience lake life in NH! Enjoy 75’ of direct water frontage on the beautiful Highland Lake. This 2016 contemporary cape home features a modern kitchen centered around a large island, hickory cabinets with granite counter tops, radiant heating, a hearthstone woodstove for secondary heat, and on-demand propane hot water. $845,000 | MLS# 4906353

5B Westview Road, lincoln, nh Tony Drapeau, (603) 348-7746

19A Center Road, bradford, nh Sonny Harris, (603) 568-8039

This home offers winter views of the slopes with four bedrooms and two and a half baths spread out over three levels. Enjoy open concept kitchen, dining and living room on the main floor with a wood burning fireplace. Being on the western end of the building means plenty of warm, afternoon sun. This is a great location to grab a quick shuttle ride to the mountain. $729,900 | MLS# 4907518

Extraordinary offering of the Wheeler Farm! Come discover this three bedroom, two and a half bathroom cape complimented by 30x30’ cattle barn, 24x40’ equipment barn, 20x20’ shed, five hay-fields, three farm ponds, and 3500’ of frontage on the Warner River!

Only minutes to Mount Sunapee, Interstate 89, and residents-only beach at Lake Massassecum. $729,000 | MLS# 4822010

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WHY YOU NEED AN AGENT WHEN SELLING YOUR HOME KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE A real estate agents sole job is to assist their clients in the buying and selling process. A selling agent knows what will attract buyers to your listing, and can pinpoint anything that might need to be fixed or changed to attract a wider audience.

A seller’s agent has more than likely seen it all (or close to it), so they know it all! Selling your home can be stressful, especially if problems arise that you don’t know how to handle. A seller’s 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 seller’s agent, they are there to respond to every call, text, email or internet inquiry on your property, host open houses, accommodate showings, and screen potential buyers, taking the stress of all the action off of your shoulders.

MARKETING Hiring a seller’s agent means that 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 qualities that attract buyers stand out, and show your home in the best light possible. A seller’s agent markets your team to their entire network, searching for a qualified buyer for your home. They also have access to the multiple listing service (MLS), and know the right websites to use to market your home.

NEGOTIATING 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.

Without a seller’s agent, you are going into negotiations blindly, and without representation. Remember, a buyer’s agents’ 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. According to the NAR’s Profile 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 seller’s agent.

Ready to hire an agent? Visit TheCBLife.com today and connect with an agent to get started.

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244 Rosebrook Ln, Bretton Woods, NH

9 Norton Lane, Sugar Hill, NH

3 Beds | 2 Baths | Condominium | MLS#: 4905506 | $699,000

7 Beds | 9 Total Baths | MLS#: 4899322 | $679,000

Arlie Vandenbroek, (603) 359-8731

Heidi Boedecker, (603) 986-8389

10 Birch Brae, eastman, NH

37 Clearbrook Road, lincoln, nh

3 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 5.88 Acres | MLS#: 4901722 | $675,000

3 Beds | 2 Baths | Condominium | MLS#: 4905451 | $589,900

DeeAnn Shepherd, (603) 504-2026

Tony Drapeau, (603) 348-7746

3 Pine Cove Road, campton, NH

224 Groton Road, hebron, NH

4 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 1.73 Acres | MLS#: 4907211 | $560,000

3 Beds | 2 Baths | 3.70 Acres | MLS#: 4906580 | $499,999

Bob Matheson, (603) 348-7066

Alex Green, (603) 340-2539

370 Gov Wentworth Hwy, wolfeboro, nh

55 Shepard’s Run, bethlehem, nh

3 Beds | 2 Baths | 0.36 Acres | MLS#: 4907754 | $485,000

2 Beds | 1 Bath | 5.67 Acres | MLS#: 4905587 | $455,000

Tabitha & Dimitri, (603) 494-7522

Herbie Bartlett, (603) 823-7060

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79 Greensward Drive, eastman, nh

149 Great Country Rd, charlestown, nh

3 Beds | 2 Baths | 0.61 Acres | MLS#: 4902001 | $435,000

4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 3.20 Acres | MLS#: 4907092 | $399,900

DeeAnn Shepherd, (603) 504-2026

Melissa Robinson, (603) 667-7761

33 School Street, warner, nh

814 Ryegate Rd, wells river, vt

4 Beds | 4 Baths | 0.70 Acres | MLS#: 4907756 | $375,000

5 Units | Multi-Family | 1.30 Acres | MLS#: 4904810 | $367,000

Rhonda Rood, (603) 491-6447

Loren Wehmeyer, (802) 359-2122

137 High Brook Rd, Thornton, nh

7 Barn Owl Overlook, eastman, nh

3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1.00 Acre | MLS#: 4907840 | $365,500

3 Beds | 2 Baths | 0.95 Acres | MLS#: 4907206 | $349,900

Bob Matheson, (603) 348-7066

DeeAnn Shepherd, (603) 504-2026

43 Butternut Road, eastman, nh

130 Beech Street, newport, NH

4 Beds | 2 Baths | 0.96 Acres | MLS#: 4906879 | $349,900

3 Beds | 3 Total Baths | MLS#: 4907843 | $349,000

Courtney Massey, (302) 299-7155

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106 Barrister Dr, white river jnct, VT

610 Country Land Dr, haverhill, nh

2 Beds | 1.5 Baths | 6.00 Acres | MLS#: 4907865 | $325,000

3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1.60 Acres | MLS#: 4907422 | $310,000

DeeAnn Shepherd, (603) 504-2026

Ruth Hamilton, (603) 252-0437

575 Union Street, littleton, nh

38 Lancaster Road, whitefield, nh

3 Units | Multi-Family | 0.40 Acres | MLS#: 4904536 | $299,900

3 Beds | 2 Baths | 0.78 Acres | MLS#: 4895309 | $279,000

Cindy Sparks, (603) 991-3529

Trisha Cross, (603) 631-0666

265 Van Norden Rd, Thetford, vt

24 Maple Street, enfield, nh

2 Beds | 2 Baths | 1.90 Acres | MLS#: 4895090 | $260,000

4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 0.39 Acres | MLS#: 4895647 | $250,000

Rowan Carroll, (603) 359-2574

Jerry Roberts, (603) 304-9200

47 Elm Street, northfield, nh

165 West Main Street, warner, nh

2 Beds | 1 Bath | 0.06 Acres | MLS#: 4907304 | $250,000

3 Beds | 2 Baths | 0.74 Acres | MLS#: 4906786 | $249,000

Connor Howe, (603) 937-0216

Rachel de Thomas, (603) 748-1800

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1 Paradise Road, newport, nh

4 Depot Road, chichester, nh

3 Beds | 2 Baths | 0.16 Acres | MLS#: 4907823 | $235,000

2 Beds | 1 Bath | 2.00 Acres | MLS#: 4907325 | $299,000

Buddy Howe, (603) 454-4995

Rachel de Thomas, (603) 748-1800

151A Atwood Street, lisbon, nh

593 Bradley Hill Rd, benton, nh

4 Beds | 1 Bath | 0.27 Acres | MLS#: 4905010 | $147,500

3 Beds | 1.5 Baths | 2.04 Acres | MLS#: 4903579 | $125,000

Trisha Cross, (603) 631-0666

Travis Lewis, (603) 991-5284

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138 Summer Street, hartford, vt 4 Beds | 1 Bath | 0.10 Acres | MLS#: 4902228 | $124,500 Shane MacDonald, (603) 252-6757

North County Road, groton, vt 219.0 Acres | MLS#: 4857333 | $287,900 Steve Brandt, (603) 991-1197

Jesse Lane, littleton, nh

19.55 Acres | MLS#: 4836813 | $145,000 Travis Lewis, (603) 991-5284

Jenkins Road, lebanon, nh 3.50 Acres | MLS#: 4895608 | $219,000

Melissa Robinson, (603) 667-7761

Old Post Road, newbury, nh 3.00 Acres | MLS#: 4905624 | $135,000 Ed Kinzer, (603) 991-5284

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HOME SELLER FAQ If you have been thinking of selling your home, (and who wouldn’t be in this hot market!), you more than likely have a ton of questions, especially if it is your first time selling a home. Let’s break down some of the most frequently 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 they offer professional photography and/or 3D Matterport tour? Once you have chosen the right 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 flooded with inventory, interest rates are high or buyer 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?

Per 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 contingencies include the buyers ability to obtain financing, the property appraising at or above the contract price, review of association rules and bylaws, and home, septic, and water inspections & tests. 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.

• Mortgage payoff.

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