10 Tips for Selling Your Historical Home to the Right Buyer

From choosing renovations wisely to highlighting your property’s one-of-a-kind history, there are a number of important details to consider when selling a historical home. Whether you’re selling an 1850s Greek Revival or a 1950s Mid-century Modern, it’s your home’s unspoiled character that’s going to help it sell for every penny it’s worth — despite any preservation restrictions that may come with the property. The key is to create a sales strategy as unique as your home, quirks and all. To walk through the do’s and don’ts of selling your special slice of history, we’ve rounded up 10 top tips from a historic home restorer, and a seasoned real estate pro who sells classic homes out of Philly — the 12th oldest city in the U.S. Their first piece of advice? Find the right expert to help you sell your historic home. Find an Agent Who Can Sell Your Historical Home Your home is unique. You need more than an average agent to market it correctly and get you a top-dollar sale. Connect with a proven agent who has the experience to sell your historical home. Tip #1: Find an agent who understands how to sell historic houses If you’ve ever sold a modern home, you know the home prep drill: clean,...