Before you search for Charlotte NC real estate, develop a needs vs. wants list Everyone has a picture in mind of their ideal home. This picture includes all of the features you not only need, but have long desired. However, when it comes time to buying a home, the desires cost more. While it’s nice to imagine having a beautifully landscaped backyard, or a sunroom, perhaps even some specialty appliances, these are usually considered luxury items, which can add considerably to the price of your Charlotte NC real estate. That’s why it’s always a good idea to develop a needs vs. wants list. … Continue reading...
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Charlotte Real Estate | Pricing Myths vs. Reality
Charlotte Real Estate | Pricing Myths vs. Reality Want to list your home attractively but, not take a ‘hit’ as a seller? There are a few misconceptions about how to set the sales price for your Charlotte real estate. Here are five common pricing myths and the reality behind them. Myth #1: It’s OK to test a high price on your Charlotte real estate just to see if anyone will buy it at that price. If you’re serious about selling your home, don’t play games. In this buyer’s market you have a very small window of opportunity to pull in serious buyers when your home first enters the market. … Continue reading...
11 Ways to Sell Your Home Faster (WITHOUT Dropping the Price)
From leaving the house for showings and open houses to having to keep the place spotless at all times, having a home on the market can be a nerve-wracking endeavor. Once you’ve made the decision to sell, you want to know that you won’t be in this anxiety-filled limbo forever. You want to hand over those keys, collect your check and move on — literally! So, without lowering your asking price, what can you do to sell your home in a hurry? The following are 11 strategies that will help your property sell quickly without your wallet taking a heavy hit. 1. Declutter. via GIPHY Few things detract … Continue reading...
Charlotte Homebuyer Guide WINTER 2016
Charlotte Homebuyer Guide WINTER 2016 Here are some tidbits in this quarter's news/guide: Why should you buy a home this winter? Prices are expected to appreciate 5+% in 2017 and mortgage rates are predicted to rise above 4% for the first time in several years as well. Find out other reasons why winter 2016 is a good time to buy. Did you know that buying is 37.7% cheaper than renting in 100 of the largest metro regions in the US (including the Charlotte Metro region)? National home prices have increased in some states 3% to over 8% year-over-year - see where NC falls in the data. How much … Continue reading...
Charlotte Home Buyers | Get Ready…Get Set…GO!
Charlotte Home Buyers | Get Ready...Get Set...GO! Reading a recent article on ActiveRain by Bill Spear, about the time it takes to find a home, reminded me of a caller this week who insisted that we get started looking at homes right away in order to “CLOSE by June 1!” You may laugh, knowing that it can be done in under a month but, with our low inventory, it's taking a bit longer to locate the perfect home. Bill’s post reminded me that our local clients are not the only ones who have this question. Unfortunately our inventory in Charlotte is so low that we are currently in short supply for … Continue reading...
Charlotte Real Estate House Hunting Tips
Charlotte Real Estate Buyer Tips | House Hunting Buying Charlotte real estate is a serious investment of both time and money. However, the process of buying a Charlotte home can be very stressful and daunting task. There are many complicated factors involved in the process. You need expert advice if you plan to invest in real estate--and buying your personal home is one of the largest investments that you will make in life. Here are some tips that you can use to locate that perfect home or investment property. Apply for a mortgage BEFORE you search for your Charlotte home. You must … Continue reading...
Top 20 for 2011
Most Popular Charlotte NC Real Estate Articles and Sites in 2011 Each day, week, month and year, we analyze the information which we are providing to our consumers, both near and far, to see if we're giving you exactly what you are in search of. If you search for something related to Charlotte real estate in Google, Bing, MSN, AOL or any of the other search engines and find us, we strive to provide you the information that you need in an accurate, clear, concise and thorough manner. In fact, we go to great lengths to do so! Our staff works diligently to find exactly what YOU, our valued … Continue reading...
5 Tips to Getting Your Charlotte Real Estate SOLD!
Get Your Charlotte Real Estate SOLD! Preparation for anything in life is a critical step in helping to insure success. The same applies to listing and selling your home--especially in today’s market. Five tips to help assure a successful sale: Interview and get a comparative marketing analysis (CMA). Each agent has a different opinion about the value of your home and how to best market your home. Learn from each agent and then sign a contract with the agent you feel will best represent YOUR needs. Research the number of foreclosures and short sales in your neighborhood. To sell … Continue reading...
Charlotte Home Buyers Guide Part 4 | Let’s Go Home Shopping!
Charlotte Home Buyers Guide Step 4 – Now, Let’s Go Shopping! After you've defined your goals pertaining to your Charlotte real estate purchase, you’ve found a Charlotte Realtor® to get you through this process and located the lender that is right for you, it’s time to go shopping for Charlotte homes for sale! Keep in mind that you will want your OWN Realtor® to represent YOU for the job. Also, this article should clear things up for you if you need help deciding which type of real estate professional (agent, broker, Realtor®) is right for the job. Once you have established your ‘bottom … Continue reading...
Charlotte Home Buyers Guide Part 1
Charlotte Home Buyers Guide Part 1: Define Your Goals Buyers remain active in the Charlotte North Carolina real estate market. Like most people, buying a home represents your single largest investment, and therefore brings on the stress! Bear in mind though, that the home buying process can be one of the most exciting experiences you ever go through as well. Whether you're in the market for your first Charlotte home for sale or you're an 'old hat' at home buying, never before has the market offered such wonderful opportunities or been riddled with unknown risks. These opportunities may … Continue reading...