Five Quick Fixes that Will Pay Off Before Listing Your Charlotte Home for Sale

Make repairs on your home before listing your Charlotte home for sale

Five Quick Fixes that Will Pay Off Before Listing Your Charlotte Home for Sale Almost every Charlotte home could use some remodeling here and there, but if you’re thinking about putting your house on the market in the near future, you’ll also need to consider investing in updates that will provide a return. So, before you list your Charlotte home for sale, below are a few quick repairs to spark motivation for a sound investment and encourage a speedy sale of your Charlotte home. Flooring:  Consider refinishing hardwood floors, if they haven’t been done in a while; it’s worth the … Continue reading...

The Maxwell House Group Real Estate News for Week Ending 8/19/2011

Charlotte NC Real Estate Agent

Great news across Charlotte for home buyers and sellers!  Record Closings this week and more homes have gone into Escrow, showing a significant positive movement towards the real estate recovery. Congratulations to all Savvy buyers and sellers on their home purchases and sales this week!  Happy moving! If you're a buyer, currently searching for homes for sale in the Charlotte area, don't miss our open houses this weekend.  Be sure to take good notes on each home you view so that you will remember particulars about that specific home.  If you're looking to sell your Charlotte home, Savvy's … Continue reading...

Buying Charlotte Real Estate: What if the Appraised Value is Lower than the Purchase Price?

Frustrated over your Charlotte appraisal?

Buying Charlotte Real Estate:  What if the Appraised Value is Lower than the Purchase Price? After just having experienced this with a seller today, I thought I’d share a Charlotte seller dilemma that we seem to face more often now than ever before.  What happens if you have a signed Contract to purchase a piece of Charlotte real estate and the appraised value comes in lower than your agreed upon purchase price?   Unfortunately, this is happening more often these days. Don’t give up!  It is still quite possible to salvage the deal.  Here are four options to consider, if you do find yourself … Continue reading...

What’s Worse Than an Unrealistic Seller?

Charlotte Seller Tips

What’s worse than an Unrealistic Seller? I think it is common for a lot seller’s to think their home is worth more than their neighbor’s house that sold down the block a few months back and therefore want to ask X amount more. They have granite and their neighbor didn’t, so they add $5,000 more to their asking price. They have crown molding and their neighbor didn’t, so they add another $5,000. Their home backs to a hedge, which they call a preserve, so they add another $10,000 on. The days of getting $20,000 for these items are LONG GONE and as a professional REALTOR I don’t expect … Continue reading...

Providence Downs South Home for Sale – UNDER CONTRACT in 1 WEEK!

Get your home SOLD in Providence Downs South

Location, condition and price are all contributing facets of the success in the sale of real property--especially in this market.  The home is in fantastic condition, offering lots of amenities and in one of South Charlotte’s premier Waxhaw communities (Providence Downs South). Pricing is key in this market and the sellers priced the home to effectively sell, knowing that becoming ‘stale on the market’ is all too common these days.  Remember when pricing your home for sale in Charlotte (or Waxhaw), to consult a real estate agent who is trained to help you price YOUR home to … Continue reading...

Week in Review for The Maxwell House Group Real Estate 8/12/2011

WOW!  What a fantastic week in Charlotte real estate this week!   Great news for Charlotte real estate recovery with positive numbers in from July sales.  Savvy buyers and sellers are moving this week: 145 homes Closed in the Charlotte city market this week  and 305 more went into Escrow--a whopping 79% increase over last week!!   Charlotte NC real estate is SELLING!  Congratulations to all of our Savvy buyers and sellers who Closed on their homes this week and good luck with your move! Read more recent good-news announcements regarding the real estate recovery and the fantastic values that … Continue reading...

Bring More Natural Light into Your Charlotte Home for Sale

Bright sunny rooms in homes for sale in Charlotte NC

Bring More Natural Light into Your Charlotte Home for Sale Why would you want to bring more natural light into your Charlotte home for sale?  Any time you don’t need to turn on a light switch, it saves energy and money.  It discourages mold and mildew.  It’s cheering and feels expansive. Even if your power goes out, you can see and possibly even read by natural light. Here are some ways to do it: Paint it brightly.  You may be amazed at how much brighter a room becomes when the walls are a lighter color.  Give it a try in one room and you will see the difference. Use mirrors strategically.  … Continue reading...

The Maxwell House Group Real Estate Recovery News | August 5, 2011

The Maxwell House Group Real Estate Charlotte NC

The Maxwell House Group Real Estate Recovery News | August 5, 2011 What’s going on in Charlotte real estate this week?  A good combination of sun and rain...perfect for showings and being sure that the properties you're viewing don't have any roof or boot leaks or significant yard drainage issues! More Savvy buyers and sellers are moving this week: 188 homes Closed in the Charlotte city market this week and 271 more went into Escrow! Charlotte NC real estate is MOVING!  Congratulations to all of the Savvy buyers and sellers who Closed on their homes this week–good luck with your move! More … Continue reading...

Are There Advantages of Selling Your Home Without a Charlotte Real Estate Agent?

Advantages of Selling Your Home Without a Charlotte Real Estate Agent... ...Or are they? In today’s economy, people are looking for ways to save money.  This is also true when it comes to selling their homes.  Some homeowners believe that selling their homes without a Charlotte real estate agent will save them thousands. Is selling your home on your own right for you?  After weighing some of the advantages and disadvantages to selling your home without a Charlotte real estate agent, you will be able to make a more informed decision on which choice is best for you. Here are three reasons … Continue reading...