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? š¤
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. āļø
A few quick tips on how to do just that…
āļø 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.
āļø 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).
āļø 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.
Questions? Let’s connect!
