You've got to love reading through some of the Q and A on Trulia questions! I always love to clear up the consumer's questions that seem to be so plain and simple for us but, not so simple for those who are not in our business. Here's the short version of a recent question that I thought needed a bit of clearing up: What is the difference between a foreclosure and a short sale and which is the best one to buy? In response to the initial question - The difference between a foreclosure and a short sale is that a foreclosure is owned by the bank and a short sale is still owned by the … Continue reading...
Important Staging Tips for Your Charlotte Home for Sale
10 Important Staging Tips for Your Charlotte Home for Sale Selling your home takes more effort than simply listing your Charlotte home for sale in MLS and placing a For Sale sign in the front yard. You simply MUST showcase your home in a way that makes it stand above the competition and be incredibly enticing to potential buyers. One of the best ways to create this enticement is to stage your home so that buyers can see themselves living in your Charlotte home for sale. Here are 10 very important things to do when staging your Charlotte home for sale. 1. Be proactive- Go ahead and make … Continue reading...
Increase Your Charlotte Home Value with These Renovation Ideas
Increase Your Charlotte Home Value with These Renovation Ideas Whether you’re planning on selling soon or just want a comfortable home to live in now, or a project for spring or the New Year, here are five projects that increase your Charlotte home’s comfort and value: Unveil hidden hardwood floors: Is there hardwood flooring hiding beneath your Charlotte home’s carpet? If you're not sure, pull up the carpet in an unnoticeable corner and investigate; this can easily be done with a flat head screwdriver. If you find wood floors, you’ll probably need to refinish them, but that’s a lot less … Continue reading...