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AUBURN — Linda Beaulieu, a Realtor at Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group, said recently that with spring the best time of year to sell a house, sellers should be aware of three tips that will help sell a home in Maine’s competitive seasonal market.
“Spring is widely considered to be the best time of year to sell a house, as buyers are out in droves enjoying the new season,” Beaulieu said. “However, competition this time of year can be fierce. It’s not just the nicer weather; it’s the urgency of the buyers coming out of hibernation and ready to buy.
She said that inventory is also low in the spring. “But there are ways to better ensure a sale and stand out from the competition,” she said, offering these tips:
1. Interview a few local Realtors. “You should always interview a few local Realtors to see what they each have to offer and who you feel comfortable with,” said Beaulieu. “The key to a good Realtor-client relationship is communication. Make sure your Realtor has a high production level, is knowledgeable about the area and has the experience to negotiate and sell your home at the best price.”
2. Make the house sparkle. When showing a home, it should always be spotless, just like if one was having guests over, as every potential buyer should be treated like a guest. “Do your spring cleaning,” said Beaulieu. “If anything is broken, fix it. If it’s dirty, clean it. If it’s out of style, update it. Be sure to declutter, as the potential buyer wants to see how they will live in the home, not how you live in it. Additionally, rid the house of any displeasing odors, such as that from pets, smoking, etc.”
3. Enhance curb appeal. Curb appeal is just as important as inside appeal, as the outside is the first thing a prospective buyer will see. “Clean the yard, fix the stairs, get your lawn going (the greener the better) and plant some flowers,” said Beaulieu.
Beaulieu is a Realtor, an accredited buyer’s representative and a graduate of the Realtor Institute. She believes in education and has a bachelor of science degree and 23-plus years in the business. Beaulieu receives yearly “Excellence in Service” awards and is consistently one of the top five agents in The Masiello Group of more than 700 agents in closed transactions. She is also in the top 2 percent of the Better Homes and Gardens Realtors for transactions achieving the highest distinction, the Emerald Elite status, in that franchise.
Visit her at her office at BH&G/Masiello Group at 155 Center St., or on her website, www.lindab.masiello.com.
