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Selling a Historic Home

By Living Room Realty, March 30, 2022

There’s so much to love about a historical home.

The charm of a bygone era, the detail in craftsmanship, the originality, I could go on and on!

If you’re a homeowner of one, I’m sure you can relate. But… when it comes time to sell, how do you market and attract the right buyer? 🤔

Think about it… what’s the main selling point of a historic property? Charm, character AND originality. By emphasizing these qualities in the home, you’re setting yourself up for success. ⭐️

A few quick tips on how to do just that…

☑️ Work with a real estate agent who understands and has experience selling historic homes. Let’s be honest, selling a historic property is a different ballgame than your cookie-cutter modern home. You need someone who can speak to the benefits of an older home, from construction materials to the sustainability aspect.

☑️ Assess and analyze what features of your historic home could use some gentle updating. Key word… GENTLE! We’re keeping the originality here to preserve its value, but sometimes we need a little upgrading to features in the kitchen or bathrooms (Especially if there is something not functioning properly).

☑️ Protect your historic home’s charm with an easement. Historic preservation easements are a permanent restriction that protect a property from future alternations that would impact the historic integrity or character of the property. When you do this – you’ll need to make sure you’re attracting the right buyer who’s also invested in preserving the historic home.

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