Below is an overview of a few newly passed state laws.
• In effect now, a buyer is required to have a septic inspection prior to the transfer of a waterfront house if the septic system is located within 200 ft. of the reference line. If the existing system was never approved by the state or approval was prior to 1989, the buyer must hire a septic designer to determine the elevation of the bottom of the effluent disposal area. If the system is in failure or shows signs of failure, the buyer must repair or replace the system within 180 days of the closing date.
• As of 1/1/25, prior to a sale, sellers must notify buyers about PFAS, chemicals that have been detected in wells throughout NH but more frequently in southern NH. This notification shall be included in the standard NH sales agreement.
• As of 1/1/25, prior to a sale, sellers must notify the potential of flood risk to buyers. Buyers are encouraged to determine if flood insurance is required. This also shall be included in the standard NH sales agreement.
• In effect now, no longer may “any person aggrieved” appeal decisions of the Zoning Board. Only the applicant and abutters can appeal.
Contact me if you’d like to know how any of these new laws may impact your buying or selling needs.
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With the change in the seasons it is a great time to get a jump on prepping your home before the real cold weather hits!
What to do Outdoors
- Clean and store your yard tools: including prepping mowers by using a fuel stabilizer
- Remove and empty garden hoses from faucets
- Drain your sprinkler system
- Clean your gutters
- Inspect your roof from the ground: call in the professionals if you notice any signs of damage to your shingles, or moss and lichen growth
What to do Indoors
- Check fire extinguishers: after six years they need to be emptied and reloaded
- Check your furnace
- Give your fireplace a good check
To read more, check out these great articles from HouseLogic!
Sources:
https://www.houselogic.com/organize-maintain/home-maintenance-tips/fall-checklist/?site_ref=mosaic
https://www.houselogic.com/organize-maintain/home-maintenance-tips/september-home-maintenance-plan/
When it comes to selling, it is very tempting to price your house too high. A house is your biggest asset and emotionally it’s hard to be logical about the value. Here’s why you should NOT overprice your house.
- Timing is everything. The greatest potential for buyer traffic is in the first 2-3 weeks. If priced high initially, you miss this window of opportunity.
- Overpriced listings will not get shown. Agents & savvy buyers will only look at properties they feel are fairly priced.
- It benefits the competition by acting as a selling point for market-priced homes. It’s a cue to buyers to say “I can get a similar house for less!”
- Lender trouble. Even if you found a buyer willing to pay more (a BIG IF), the loan is based on accurate appraisals. Appraisers base value on comparable sold properties.
- Overpriced homes sit on the market longer and then buyers think there may be issues with the property itself.
Nothing hurts the selling process more than overpricing a property. It is the number one reason why houses don’t sell.
If you are looking for an agent who will give you an accurate, “must know” market pricing, then give me a call.
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