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Five Ways to Keep Up with the Joneses Where First Impressions are Concerned

Seller tips - making the front of your home pop for buyers

Five Ways to Keep Up with the Joneses Where First Impressions are Concerned Yes, the old saying about keeping up with the Joneses is not always frowned upon - especially when it comes to curb appeal when selling your Charlotte home! Another old saying, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression” is also applicable when it comes to curb appeal! How your home looks from the street is an essential part of being successful in the sale of your home. It's also where comparison with your neighbors' homes is inescapable – which can pose a problem if you neighbor’s home is for sale and … Continue reading...

Your Charlotte Home Listing Expired without Selling?

Your Charlotte Home Listing Expired without Selling? Phoning an expired listing recently, I received a hasty, “We’ll be renewing with the previous agent.” and then CLICK! But, WAIT! There was SO MUCH that I wanted to ask you and also tell you about your home that you probably did not know! Of course, we can’t ‘bash’ other agents and their marketing but, I would love to have asked you several questions to help you determine if you need to make a change! When you listed your high-end, luxury home, did you EXPECT your agent to hire a professional photographer? (Those iPhone pictures obviously … Continue reading...

Charlotte Real Estate Market Report | NOVEMBER 2016

Charlotte Market Report The Maxwell House Group

Charlotte Real Estate Market Report NOV 2016 How's the Charlotte real estate market? Recent news of unemployment being down to 4.5% in the Metro region following the election and minimal increase in interest rates, it's THE prime time to buy! Buying now before the competition begins in the early spring months (our spring market typically begins in February) and the interest rates creep up in 2017. As for Sellers it's a great time to sell as well with our low inventory and pent-up buyer-demand! Market absorption (how long it will take you to sell your home) is down … Continue reading...

5 Home Maintenance Items to Grab During Holiday Shopping

5 Home Maintenance Items to Grab During Holiday Shopping ’Tis the Season! Along with homeownership comes home maintenance tasks that should garner our attention periodically. To keep their home in tip-top shape, use this shopping season when you’re out and about anyway, to stop at the local hardware store. Pick up items that you can use yourself as evening or weekend projects to keep up with your home maintenance. Here are a few items to grab when you’re out shopping: Bottle of vinegar and an ice cube tray: Yes, crazy as it sounds, the best way to keep your garbage disposal blades clean and … Continue reading...

Trying to Find a Charlotte Realtor® Online?

Trying to Find a Charlotte Realtor® Online? When I built my Charlotte real estate website several years ago, my main goal was to become #1 in the search engines for my target areas. I achieved that for a very long time but, have noticed lately that, despite an updated website, lots of INFORMATIVE data on the site, up-to-the-minute home listings, neighborhood information…and more…I am seeing national websites leading the way in the searches, topping the ‘real’ sites that have valuable information on them for the consumer. No, I’m not crying over spilled milk - I have a healthy referral base … Continue reading...

3 Must-Do Home Inspections Before Putting Your Home on the Market

3 Must-Do Home Inspections Before Putting Your Home on the Market Oh, my house is in perfect condition! I have annual maintenance done on everything ‘mechanical’ in my home and take care of any issues right away. I don’t NEED an inspection - it’s a waste of money!” Agents hear this from homeowners to whom we have suggested a pre-inspection often! Of course, everyone who has taken the leap to homeownership has heard the stories about what a home inspection can reveal but, many are not aware of the primary issues that can kill a deal if the buyer discovers an issue (or several) that you weren’t … Continue reading...

Highgate Real Estate Market Report SEPT 2016

Highgate Real Estate Market Report SEPT 2016 Weddington, NC - Highgate Community - is a beautifully developed, popular luxury neighborhood, located just over the Union County line off of Providence Road (Hwy 16). Filled with stunning homes, meticulous landscaping and the perfect location, Highgate draws buyers from all across the country. Highgate's proximity to I-485 makes for an easy commute to the Uptown, Ballantyne, SouthPark, Fort Mill, the UNCC area and Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Highgate residents are assigned to the highly accredited Weddington school system and … Continue reading...

Relocating? Top 5 Tips to Make Moving With Little Ones Easier

Relocating? Top 5 Tips to Make Moving With Little Ones Easier With nearly every move, the children, regardless of their ages, would prefer stay in their current home. If your little ones are not looking forward to relocating, here are a few tips to help you help them to make a smooth transition into their new home and city: 1. Involve Them in the Moving Process Involving the children in the moving process will not only help them to better understand the move, it will also make them feel as though they are more in control of the situation. By taking them on showings or to open houses, … Continue reading...

Barclay Downs Real Estate Market Report SEPT 2016

Charlotte Neighborhood Barclay Downs Market Report

Barclay Downs Real Estate Market Report SEPT 2016 One of Charlotte's most popular neighborhoods, Barclay Downs was developed in the late 1950‘s. One of SouthPark's gems, the Barclay Downs homes are traditional and almost all brick, typical of Charlotte during that period. Homes for sale in Barclay Downs range from the high $200,000‘s to over $1,000,000. The style of homes varies with a nice blend of ranches, split levels, and two-story homes. Homes range between 1,500 and 6,000+ square feet. Barclay Downs neighborhood remains a strong sellers' market with only a 2.1-month supply of homes … Continue reading...

Charlotte Real Estate Q&A | How Should I Prepare My Charlotte House for Sale?

How should I prepare my Charlotte house for sale? Preparing your Charlotte house for sale is not just a simple, “put it on the market and see what happens” process! It’s a multi-step, organized process that begins with a great real estate coach (your agent)! The first step is to de-personalize and de-clutter your home as much as possible. This is the step that most sellers just hate having to do! I always tell my sellers, “You’re going to be packing it up to move anyway, you may as well do it now!” Pack up the personal items and then ‘grow’ your rooms by removing any non-essential pieces, … Continue reading...