For the year 2011 the Wolfeboro office of Maxfield Real Estate is the number 1 office for sales out of the eight real estate offices in Wolfeboro, and the Maxfield Alton office is the number 1 real estate office in that town for 2011 sales. Heady numbers attained in an extremely competitive business, but richly deserved!

2011 Sales Report Wolfeboro & Alton Area Real Estate Companies

In Wolfeboro, Maxfield Real Estate was 45% ahead of the closest competitive real estate office in Wolfeboro. That’s a dollar volume for the Wolfeboro office of over twenty-three million dollars in combined sales over that closest competitor.

When there have been a string of difficult years in real estate sales due to the economy, why is Maxfield  Real Estate able to remain a continual leader in real estate market share of transactions? The simple answer is that working for an  independent family run company, with over 55 years in Wolfeboro, and with leadership that is “fair and balanced”, as Bill O’Reilly likes to say on FOX, has inspired exceptional people to work in the Maxfield offices.

You’re only as good as your agents

At Maxfield Real Estate the Realtors are highly skilled in the principals of sound real estate commerce. Year after year agents such as Carol Bush, Randy Parker, Bill Regan and Denise Williams are Top Producers. The team of agents at Maxfield are not only extremely intelligent about real estate in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire, but they bring all the tools needed for a successful customer experience whether buying or selling.

Their ability to market effectively and over many mediums, use technology to their customer’s advantage, and negotiate efficiently and successfully on their clients behalf are well known throughout the Lakes Region. Maybe being consistently leaders in their communities for supporting non-profits also says what kind of individuals Maxfield agents are.

Looking to Sell Your Lakes Region Property or Buy Lakes Region Property?

If you are looking to buy or sell real estate in the Lakes Region, please give Maxfield Real Estate the opportunity to assist you and call or email Carol or Steve Bush. We know you will find working with us a positive experience. Our priorities are simple, they’re yours.

2011 Five Star Award Winner Carol Bush of Maxfield Real Estate

Carol Bush, Realtor at Maxfield Real Estate in Wolfeboro, has been selected by New Hampshire Magazine as a 2011 New Hampshire Five Star Real Estate Agent, and she is recognized as a top real estate professional in their December 2011 issue.

New Hampshire Magazine partnered with Five Star Professional who surveyed New Hampshire residents who purchased a home in the past 36 months as well as 1,000 subscribers of New Hampshire Magazine and 250 surveys that were sent to mortgage and title companies. The final list of 2011 New Hampshire Five Star Real Estate Agents is a select group representing less than 6% of the more than 5,900 active real estate agents in the State. Criteria rated by those who participated in the survey included knowledge, integrity, communication and customer service.

Of the over 5,900 active real estate agents in New Hampshire Carol is in the top 4% (NNEREN 1/1/11-11/28/11) of these agents in total sales.

Carol Bush partners at Maxfield Real Estate in Wolfeboro with her husband Steve. Contact Carol at 603-387-4733, cbush@maxkfieldrealestate.com or to learn more about her, go to her website www.LakesRegionHomesInfo.com.

Staging your home as a way to compete with the other homes for sale in your area and price range is the quickest and most effective way to get your property seen by prospective buyers. It’s just that simple!

Here in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire there is a company, Great Impressions Staging, owned and operated by staging consultant Robin Webster. Her expertise in the area of staging homes for sale, as well as her many years of experience in the real estate industry (both as an appraiser and Realtor) makes her the perfect choice to present your home in its best possible light. The goal is two-fold: a quicker sale and at a higher sale price.

Robin Webster's Great Impressions Staging Just Might Sell Your Home for More Money

On Thursday, November 21^st, Ms. Webster unveils her latest complete home staging at 25 Abenaukee Drive in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. This wonderful water access Lake Winnipesaukee property, listed at $399,900 by Realtor Carol Bush, will be open for viewing from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Lunch will be served during the Open House and all are invited. To see additional pictures you can find property details by Googling the address or MLS #4066828.

Before Staging by Robin Webster of Great Impressions

Kitchen at 25 Abenaukee after Staging by Robin Webster

In our business, testimonials often say it all. Here are a few of the outstanding testimonials from those pleased with the professional staging done by Ms. Webster.

• Great Impressions reorganized my home. They had fantastic ideas for accessorizing and furniture placement. They complimented my home’s best features, resulting in a successful sale. Nancy Jones
• Great Impressions is ethical, hard working, creative and passionate about producing positive results. Ann Bastis
• Great Impressions ability to transform ordinary into outstanding is amazing. Inside and out the results are incredible! Becky Copithorne
• Great Impressions had the vision to change a sad foreclosure into a marketable home. They are very professional and a delight to work with. Jay C. Klinck

Living Room Before Staging

Living Room After Robin Webster Stages It.

If you are considering selling your home in the Lakes Region, contact Realtors Steve and Carol Bush for a complimentary price opinion, marketing information and selling advice.  We often feel it is advantageous to consult with a professional home stagger, and we would be happy to arrange a meeting with Robin Webster to determine your needs, or contact Ms. Webster directly at 603-515-1512 or rewebster@metrocast.net.

Here in Tuftonboro where we live, my daughter snapped a couple of pictures of wild turkeys running across the road.

The Week Before Thanksgiving These Turkeys are on the Run!

It made me think of when I was younger, growing up in New Hampshire, I never saw turkeys unless they were in the grocer’s case. So when and where were they introduced back into our state?

New Hampshire Fish and Game has an excellent site detailing the facts on the Eastern wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Wildlife/Wildlife_profiles/profile_wild_turkey.htm

I’ll share with you a few facts from their site:

1. Wild turkeys disappeared from New Hampshire approximately 150 years ago due to hunting and habitat destruction.
2. They were successfully reintroduced in 1975 and today the population is around 25,000 birds.
3. The males are called toms and the females are hens.
4. They are extremely social and tend to live in flocks.
5. They aren’t territorial birds and often travel within a 4-5 mile radius during the year.
6. The major predators are fox, coyote and fisher cats.

Tough Wild Turkey or Easy to Catch Moist Turkey? To Me it's a No Brainer!

It is not unusual to see these large birds along the side of Lakes Region roads picking up pieces of grit to use in the process of digesting seeds and berries in their gullet. There have been more than a few times that I have had to wait while these unusual looking birds take their time crossing a major road. I have never eaten a wild turkey, but I have heard that the meat is tougher than a domestically raised turkey. I guess I’ll stick with a Butterball on Thanksgiving Day.

I have witnessed wild turkeys roosting in my pine trees, and when spooked they make a racket taking flight, with twigs breaking and the beating of wings – it is truly an amazing sound and sight.

If you would like to learn more about the Lakes Region of New Hampshire, contact Steve and Carol Bush, Realtors, and let them share their love for this beautiful area of the world.

You’ve been thinking for some time about selling your home.

Selling Your Home Can Be Made Easy With the Right Realtors!

It is never an easy decision as often the emotional attachment to one’s home is strong, but you now believe that it is the right time in your life, when “moving on” makes sense. Having come to this conclusion, what should you do next? Here are our suggestions for making the selling process easy, effective and worry free.

1. Contact Realtors®, such as Steve and Carol Bush, to visit your property to do a free market opinion of value. This is the first important step in ascertaining how your property compares to those currently on the market and those recently sold in your area. This “no obligation” market analysis provides you with information in order to make essential and informed decisions on whether to list your property now and if so, for how much money.
2. Once the Realtors® have the opinion of value report prepared and you have reviewed it, meet with them to get their professional advice on the suggested price range, how they will be marketing the property, and what are their suggestions for getting your property ready to be viewed by buyers.  Make sure that the real estate professionals have discussed fully your goals in selling and that you are confident that they have answered your questions thoroughly. They should have a proven track record of successfully selling real estate and will commit to working for you effectively through skilled communication and the marketing of your property.
   

   Once You Decide to Sell Make Your Property More Appealing for Beautiful Marketing Opportunities

3. Once you have made the decision to list your property, it is now time to do a few things to make the presentation of your property more appealing. Your Realtors® are going to take pictures of the interior and exterior of your property, and anything you can do to make the interior and exterior neater and less cluttered will help in the visual marketing of your home. It can be as simple as removing an old tire leaning against the side of a garage or taking snap shots off your refrigerator. The goal is to entice buyers to see your property because of the pictures exhibited on the internet and in print. In effect buyers need to be able to view themselves living in your home prior to making a showing appointment.
4. 4. Lastly, sit back, relax and let your professional team of Realtors® do their job. If you’ve contracted with Steve and Carol Bush, you will get first class service, exceptional communication, and honest answers every step of the way.