Antique Homes Specialist at Wellsco

February 1, 2012 By John P. Wells

Why is an Antique Homes Specialist Important? All too often I walk into a home that has true historic importance or amazing architectural features that the listing agent knows nothing about. Recently I was asked to list a home in Newburyport that was built in 1630. I walked into it and was amazed by a house that appeared practically as it did when it was first built. My first reaction was to call a friend who is an antique homes enthusiast to get his opinion on it – and as a result of calling that person, that home was sold before I had time to put it on the market.

Wellsco offers Area Antique Home Specialist services to Home Buyers or Sellers.

Antique Home Specialist Services

From a marketing point of view, it is important to recognize that there are buyers who are specifically looking for antique homes, and to know how to reach them. It is important that the listing agent be truly knowledgeable about antique homes, both from a marketing as well as from a preservation point of view. Had I not brought in an expert immediately in this instance, I would have allowed the seller to make certain improvements which would have seriously hurt the authenticity of the home. It has not been my experience that a house will have a higher market value because it is antique. It’s really a question of supply and demand, and knowing how to market an antique home so that it will sell. Imagine a knowledgeable antique home expert pointing out significant details to an interested buyer!

Benefits of Working with Wellsco

John P. Wells has a passion for antique homes. To his specific knowledge and experience in this area Wellsco brings the marketing tools and expertise to help the houses he markets to sell, and to bring him to buyers who are looking for an antique home in Newburyport – with the help of someone who truly knows what he is talking about.

For additional information on Antique Home Specialist services, contact John P. Wells at Wellsco by calling 978-518-1481 or emailing john@johnpwells.com.