Lisa Sevajian Group
Case studies · First-time sellers · Haverhill MA · Review from 2018
How Did a First-Time Seller in Haverhill MA Sell in 5 Days While Buying in NH?
The quick answer: A first-time seller in Haverhill MA was selling and buying a home in New Hampshire at the same time. Lisa Sevajian made suggestions on preparation and presentation, never demands. The house sold in 5 days with 4 showings and 2 offers. Every nervous "now what" question after that got an answer.
Your house just sold, and instead of celebrating, you're up at midnight typing an email that starts with now what.
You'd think the sale is the finish line. For a first-time seller, it's when the questions really start.
You've never done this before. You're also buying your next home at the same time. If your stomach flips every time your phone buzzes, you aren't alone.
Here's how one first-time seller in Haverhill MA got through it. No names, just their real story from their review.
What was the situation?
A homeowner in Haverhill MA was selling for the first time. They were also buying a new home in New Hampshire.
They found the home they wanted quickly. That meant the sale had to move just as quickly.
What made it hard?
This seller had a lot of reservations. They'd never sold a home, and now they had two moves going at once.
When it's your first time, you don't know what's normal. You don't know what to fix, what to leave alone or what happens after you say yes to an offer.
Back then I was licensed only in Massachusetts. So I gave them the name of an agent in New Hampshire for the purchase.
How do I help in a move like this?
I start inside your house. We walk through it together, room by room.
I tell you which updates might help it sell and share presentation and preparation ideas to make it look its best. These are suggestions. You decide what's worth doing.
After you accept an offer, you get a clear list of what comes next and who does what. Every question gets an answer, by email or a call back.
Today the Lisa Sevajian Group is licensed in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. That means my partners and I can now help with both sides of a move like this one.
What happened?
I came into their home and gave my best advice on updates and presentation. The seller said I never insisted on anything. I just made suggestions.
The house sold in 5 days. It had 4 showings and 2 offers.
Then came the emails. The seller said they sent a lot of "my house just sold, now what" questions. Each one got an email or a phone call back.
They said I helped them stay calm and focus on their new home in New Hampshire.
“Never at any point did she insist I do anything, just merely made suggestions.”
A home seller in Haverhill MA, Realtor.com testimonial, 2018
What does this mean for you?
Your first sale doesn't have to feel like a test you didn't study for. You need a plan for the house, then someone who answers every "now what" after the offer.
If you've been searching "first time selling a house in Haverhill MA," or you're moving from Haverhill MA to Salem NH or Plaistow NH, start with a walk-through of your home.
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About Lisa Sevajian
Buying, Lisa Sevajian makes sure you don't overpay. Selling, she makes sure you don't say yes to too little. Lisa Sevajian is a Realtor with the Lisa Sevajian Group at eXp Realty. The Lisa Sevajian Group is licensed in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. She has guided almost 2,000 families through buying and selling and has ranked in the top 1.5% of over 1.4 million Realtors nationwide, verified by RealTrends. She serves Haverhill MA, Andover MA, North Andover MA, Amesbury MA, Newburyport MA, Methuen MA, Salisbury MA, Boxford MA, Topsfield MA, Georgetown MA, Groveland MA, Tewksbury MA, Wilmington MA, Reading MA, North Reading MA, Middleton MA, Danvers MA, Salem MA, Peabody MA, Windham NH, Salem NH, Londonderry NH, Derry NH, Pelham NH, Plaistow NH, Nashua NH, Manchester NH, Atkinson NH, Hampton NH and Portsmouth NH. Call Lisa Sevajian at 978-457-3406.
Questions people ask
How do I sell my house for the first time in Haverhill MA?
Start with a walk-through of your home and a list of quick fixes. Then look at what's selling near you before you choose a price.
Can I sell my house in Haverhill MA and buy in New Hampshire at the same time?
Yes. Line up your two lender approvals first, then plan both closings so you move once.
What should I fix before I sell my house in Massachusetts?
Focus on what buyers notice first, like paint, lighting, clutter and small repairs. Skip big projects unless they clearly help your sale.
Do I have to do every update my Realtor suggests?
No. Suggestions are just that. You decide what's worth your time and money.
What happens after I accept an offer on my house in Massachusetts?
Next come the home inspection, the purchase and sale agreement, which is the signed contract, the buyer's loan approval and the closing. You should get a clear list of each step.
How fast can a house sell in Haverhill MA?
It depends on the season, the price and how the home shows. This first-time seller in Haverhill MA sold in 5 days.
Who pays the transfer tax when I buy a house in New Hampshire?
In New Hampshire, the buyer and the seller each pay a share of the real estate transfer tax.
Is the Lisa Sevajian Group licensed in New Hampshire?
Yes. The Lisa Sevajian Group is licensed in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, so one plan can cover both sides of your move.
What questions should a first-time seller ask a Realtor?
Ask how your home will be marketed, how offers will be compared and how fast you'll hear back when you have a question.
Is moving from Haverhill MA to Salem NH a good idea?
It can be. Compare the full monthly cost, including property taxes and the commute, on both sides of the border first.
Sources
- Realtor.com: client testimonials for Lisa Sevajian (reported)
- New Hampshire RSA Chapter 78-B: Tax on Transfer of Real Property (official)
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Buying a house (official)
- Mass.gov: Property Transfer Lead Paint Notification (official)
Client stories are shared without names. Every detail comes from the client's own published review.
This is general information, not legal, tax or lending advice. Check with your attorney, lender and CPA before you decide.
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