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Patricia Aulson, REALTOR Portsmouth NH Homes-Hampton NH Homes

IF YOU LOVE TO BE NEAR THE OCEAN... YOU'LL LOVE SEACOAST NEW HAMPSHIRE-Patricia4realestate.com-portsmouth nh real estate-hampton nh real estate-seacoast nh

IF YOU LOVE TO BE NEAR THE OCEAN... YOU'LL LOVE SEACOAST NEW HAMPSHIRE.......

You've heard the adage "location is everything" and it is....... Why? Because location is the single most important factor that determines value .

This not only applies to the home you buy, it applies to the location that you chose to live. The Seacoast of New Hampshire is the absolout best location! City and rural lifestyles coexist among the changing seasons of New England - the fiery colors of the autumn foliage, the soft pastels of spring flowers, the lush green grass and sandy beaches of summertime, and the blanket of white snow glistening in the winter sun. The immediate area offers fine dining, theater, biking, fishing, boating, festivals, and great tax-free shopping. Each town, like Exeter, Hampton, Stratham, Hampton Falls, Seabrook,Portsmouth, Greenland and other surrounding towns, offers a unique aspect of New England living. The University of New Hampshire, rated one of the top universities in the country, is 20 minutes away. Drive or take the train to Boston or Portland, Maine - it’s only an hour away! Skiing and hiking are 1- 2 hours away! Major airports in Boston, Manchester and Portland, augmented by regular bus service and the Downeaster train, provide easy access to the region.

Communication is the key to a successful transaction. I will keep you informed every step of the way. I am experienced in listing and selling property. This coupled with the knowledge of the Seacoast, will make your real estate transaction an enjoyable and happy experience. I have listed and sold all types of properties - homes, condos, land, manufactured homes, multi-families, luxury homes and luxury condos. Check out the entire MLS at www.patricia4realestate.com for all your real estate needs.

HOME WARRANTY..Are your buyers interested in buying one? www.patricia4realestate.com-Portsmouth NH Real Estate-Hampton NH Real Estate

HOME WARRANTY......I can't remember the last time I had a buyer interested in buying a home warranty. It's like life insurance, if you die it's sure nice to have. Not all things or items are covered in the basic plan. One needs to read thoroughly that is covered and see if it's worth it to them. Home Warranty covers the repair or replacement of many of the most frequently occurring breakdowns of home systems and appliances, but not necessarly the entire system.

Like everything there are options. Many different plans from which to choose, some include service plans some don't. Some are seasonal and some are not. Make sure you speak to the company representative and ask questions before signing on the dotted line.

The company I work with insists we put this in among all the other paperwork and get the buyer to sign it. If they don't opt to get it that's ok too. Just one piece of paperwork to turn in. I was curious how many of you routinely speak with the buyer about a Home Warranty and......how many people opt to go for it?

I'd love to hear back so please drop me a comment and let me know.

Thank You!

Should I or shouldn't I....?

HOME WARRANTY..

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PRESCOTT PARK, PORTSMOUTH NH ~www.patricia4realestate.com-Portsmouth NH Real Estate-Hampton NH Real Estate-Seacoast NH

Located at the edge of the Piscataqua River and across from Strawbery Banke Museum, Prescott Park was donated to the city of Portsmouth around the turn of the century by two sisters, Josie and Sarah Prescott. The popular waterfront park features extensive flower gardens, including large demonstration beds where many varieties of flowers are shown each summer.

The park also is the site of one of New England's most popular outdoor summer events, the Prescott Park Arts Festival, which during July and part of August presents a musical and dozens of performances by musicians and theater groups. Since 1974 the festival has drawn more than 9 million visitors for productions from "Annie" to "The Wizard of Oz."

Location: Marcy Street, Portsmouth, NH map
Web site: Prescott Park Arts Festival

Come explore beautiful seacoast NH with me at www.patricia4realestate.com

Home Shopping is an Emothional Process. What's your reaction to Pictures of the Home?-www.patricia4realestate.com-Portsmouth NH Real Estate

Home shopping is an emotional process dominated by gut reaction to visual stimuli.

Buyers go to real estate sites to look at photos

They enjoy looking at photos. Pretty pictures = joy.

The smallest detail in a photo (wall color, fireplace, flowers in a garden) can trigger a strong, even illogical conviction: “If I don’t see any trees, something’s wrong”.

Photos are the first thing participants look at and the most influential

Bad Photo Equals Bad House

Participants feel few and/or poor quality photos mean “Don’t bother to look, move on, nothing to see here”

The agent or seller is lazy, not trying very hard or hiding something

There is nothing worth photographing; the house is ugly, dilapidated

Something is wrong, start worrying

This house isn’t ready to be shown or sold

GOOD = Lots of photos (20+); show every room; front and back yards; well lit, bright and inviting; show the entire room; well staged.

BAD = Few photos (less than 10); poorly lit, dark and neglected; show only one wall; lacks a sense of scale; no effort made to stage property.

So there you have it – ten of thousands of dollars spent in a study to summarize what each and everyone one of us knows in our heart already – People like good photographs. So do yourself and your seller a favor, take good photos.


What do you think about taking photos? I'd like to hear from you, please leave a comment.







TALL SHIPS ARE IN BOSTON~Portsmouth NH Real Estate-www.patricia4realestate-Hampton NH Real Estate

Boston’s history stretches beyond the land to the sea. Boston has a wealth of maritime history – both past and present. Bostonians welcome crews and cadets from all over the world to their harbor on a continual basis as part of the Sail Massachusetts Visiting Ship Program and are gearing up to greet the return of the Tall Ship fleet for Sail Boston 2009!

Known as America’s Walking City, Boston is home to many historic sites that date back to the American Revolution. Visitors to Boston are encouraged to stroll the Freedom Trail, a 2.5-mile red brick walking trail that passes sixteen nationally significant historic sites. The Freedom Trail begins at Boston Common and ends at Bunker Hill, near the Charlestown Navy Yard and the home of the USS Constitution, the oldest commissioned ship afloat in the world.

Sail Boston is an official Port of the Tall Ships Atlantic Challenge 2009 (TSAC). The trans-Atlantic regatta will start in Vigo, Spain. From there the fleet will race to Tenerife in the Canary Islands, en route to Bermuda. The fleet will then race to Charleston, South Carolina before racing to Boston, for Sail Boston 2009. From Boston the fleet will cruise in company north to Halifax, Canada. From there the fleet will race back across the North Atlantic to Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Sail Boston will entertain its younger audience with educational programs focusing on US and international maritime history. Cadets and crewmembers will be available to educate children of all ages of their personal experiences at sea, home countries and more.

July 8, 2009 - July 16, 2009

Event Web Page

Enjoy and Have Fun!

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