Aging Well Anyway

Selling Your Well-Loved Home with Sheila Gschwind

Elizabeth Marquis

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In this conversation, Liz Marquis and Sheila Gschwind discuss the complexities and emotional aspects of selling a long-time, well-loved home. Sheila shares insights on preparing a home for sale, the importance of engaging a real estate agent early, and strategies for making a home appealing to buyers without extensive renovations.

They also touch on the significance of curb appeal, virtual staging, and understanding buyer preferences, emphasizing that a well-maintained home can attract buyers even more than modern updates.

Takeaways

  • Selling a home can be overwhelming at any age.
  • The emotional journey of selling a long-time home is significant.
  • Engaging with a real estate agent early can ease the process.
  • Home preparation should focus on being neat, clean, and well-maintained.
  • Curb appeal is crucial for first impressions.
  • Virtual staging can help buyers visualize potential.
  • Buyers have different preferences; not all renovations are necessary.
  • Highlighting maintenance and updates can attract buyers.
  • A well-maintained home can be more appealing than a renovated one.
  • There is a buyer for every home, regardless of its condition.

Connect with Sheila Gschwind at Berkshire Hathaway Home Services New England
Website: https://sheilag.bhhsneproperties.com/
Email: sheilag@bhhsne.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sheila.gschwind
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/sheilagschwind

Connect with Liz Marquis and Aging Well Anyway
Website: https://www.agingwellct.net/
Email: emarquis@agingwellct.net
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethmarquis/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AgingWellAnyway
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583244707345
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aging_well_anyway/

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