A Very Savvy New Year to You!

The Maxwell House Group Realtor® Debe Maxwell

What a way to end 2011!  The Maxwell House Group has had an absolutely STELLAR year!  Our agents are happily selling real estate and the books are beginning to fill for January as well! An amazing transition to become a partner with the most progressive real estate brokerage in the area (and probably the state!) has been such a rewarding experience for me this year.  I'm thankful to the welcoming agents, staff and partners, Lexie & Shonn, who have been unbelievable! We took technology to new levels and found much success in our endeavors.  Staying abreast of the changes has meant the … Continue reading...

Charlotte Luxury Real Estate Market Report | DEC 2011

Representative Luxury home in Charlotte NC

What's the Charlotte Luxury Real Estate Market Doing During This Economy? Surprisingly well!  We're seeing more and more high-end homes selling quicker than during the past 2-3 years and with interest rates at a historic low (yes, even jumbos!), you just can't go wrong! The Market Absorption Trend is the best indicator for sharing supply and demand in a particular real estate market/product.  The graph below displays the trends for luxury homes (single family) only in Charlotte NC and over $500,000 (deemed luxury in our market). We Closed more luxury homes in the area year-over-year during … Continue reading...

Relocation Tips

Via Scoop.it - Savvy Tech Topics Are you relocating to another city in the US? We've got great tips for you at www.LifestylesAcrossAmerica.com. Give us a call--we're relocation professionals who make your move seamless. Via www.lifestylesacrossamerica.com … Continue reading...

Charlotte Home Sellers – Got ‘Santa’ Cash to Spend?

Try Sprucing Up Your Charlotte Home for Sale with Your Holiday Cash

Charlotte Home Sellers - Got ‘Santa’ Cash to Spend? You may want consider using that holiday money from the big man in red to help you get that Charlotte home for sale SOLD! Instead of spending it on the usual new clothing, sports gear or electronics, maybe you should splurge on even one of the space-expanding strategies below to help in getting that home SOLD.  It might take a bit more of an investment but, you’ll add value to your Charlotte home, its interior rooms will appear larger and it will be bought up quickly when the time comes to sell. Build a front porch.  Extending your … Continue reading...

Let That Holiday Cheer Help You Sell Your Charlotte Home This Month

Charlotte home seller tips

Let That Holiday Cheer Help You Sell Your Charlotte Home This Month Ahh, a cozy fire, the smell of freshly cut pine trees and a plate of warm molasses cookies may just be all it takes for buyers to envision themselves celebrating THEIR holidays in your Charlotte home!   So take the time this season to channel that holiday spirit and cheerfully enhance your house for the holidays with these festive tips: Don’t Neglect the Winter Curb Appeal – Remember that the first impression for buyers is VERY important in the home buying process.  In the dead of winter, yards can look barren and bleak … Continue reading...

4 Important Charlotte Home Seller Tips

Charlotte Home Sellers' Check List

4 Important Charlotte Home Seller Tips - The Series 1.  Do Your Research National real estate sales data does not, by any stretch of the imagination, reveal the housing market in YOUR area.  Even local daily newspapers, business journals and websites don’t have the micro-data that you will need to set your price.  Consult a local Realtor® for the down and dirty stats that you simply MUST have on-hand in order to make an informed decision with regards to pricing your home. Ask your Charlotte NC Realtor® to share with you such things as: Current versus historic median/average sales … Continue reading...

What Are The Costs Associated With Selling My Charlotte Home?

Charlotte NC Seller Net Profit Sheet

Both buyers and sellers of Charlotte real estate have closing costs associated with the transfer of real property.  Each party is responsible for various costs in the transaction.  It is my job to be sure that PRIOR to closing, I provide your estimated Closing costs so that there will be no surprises at Closing. Seller Net Proceeds While I cannot calculate your exact costs associated with Closing on the sale of your real property in North Carolina, I am able to provide you a fairly close estimate of your profit margin from the sale. If you are thinking of selling your home in Charlotte NC, … Continue reading...

Charlotte Home Seller Tips | Put Yourself in the Buyers’ Shoes

Put Yourself in the Buyers' Shoes Residing in a home that is for sale can be quite challenging.  You don’t want your home to appear lived in, rather you want it ‘show ready.’  This is very difficult to do for some homeowners but, it’s the absolute best way to sell a home!  Remember, it’s no longer about you, it's about the buyer.  Can you remember how you felt when you toured your home or the model home that is like the one that you built?  What stood out to you when you toured the home?  It certainly wasn’t grandma’s photo or your collection of shot glasses that you have proudly displayed in … Continue reading...

Charlotte Home Seller Tips: Do Your Research

Do your research when pricing your Charlotte home for sale

Charlotte Home Seller Tips:  Do Your Research National real estate sales data does not, by any stretch of the imagination, reveal the housing market in YOUR area.  Even local daily newspapers, business journals and websites don’t have the micro-data that you will need to set your price.  Consult a local Realtor® for the down and dirty stats that you simply MUST have on-hand in order to make an informed decision with regards to pricing your home. Ask your Realtor® to share with you: Current versus historic median/average sales prices Average time on the market of for-sale homes in your … Continue reading...

Charlotte Home Seller Tips | Redefining Market Value

Results of OVERPRICING Your Charlotte Home

Redefining Market Value When Selling Your Charlotte Home Has your home been on the market far too long?  If so, there's a strong chance you're not living in Realityville. Here are a few things that your home ISN’T: The value isn't what the tax assessor says it is The value isn’t what your two-year-old appraisal says it is. The value isn’t what a similar-sized home that sold across town was. Your home’s value is only what a buyer is willing to pay you today for your home.  Trust your agent when he or she tells you that you've overpriced your house;  believe me when I say, we’re not trying … Continue reading...