7 Quick and Easy Tips to Prepare Your Charlotte Home for Sale

Things to do to prepare for listing your Charlotte home for sale

7 Quick and Easy Tips to Prepare Your Charlotte Home for Sale Does your home deserve a little TLC but, the thought of an 'extreme home makeover' make you want to cringe?  You don’t have to fret over a few fixer-uppers. Here are 7 quick and easy tips to prepare your Charlotte home for sale. These DIY projects will get rid of those sore spots without breaking the bank. Create an Accent Wall:  Go from blah to beautiful with just a can of paint.   An accent wall adds also instant depth to a room that might otherwise appear flat and boring. Paint or Re-stain your Front Door:  You’ve heard the … Continue reading...

Vendor of the Week | JASON SARDI | Homeowners Insurance and More!

Charlotte Real Estate's Preferred Vendor of the Week

If you haven't reviewed your insurance coverage (auto, life and homeowner), now is the time to do so! We are ever so grateful for our clients who refer us to other real estate clients so, we know how important it is to share our experiences with vendors in the area so that others can have the same, wonderful business experience with these vendors as we have.  It's tough deciding who to call for various needs but, this week, we can tell you who to call for your insurance needs! With the thoughts of building a new home in Charlotte this upcoming year, my husband and I decided to look into … Continue reading...

Insuring Your Charlotte Home

Charlotte Homeowners Insurance

Charlotte Homeowner Tips | Is Your Charlotte Home Adequately Insured? In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, there are many rumors about the large number of  homeowners who do not have enough insurance to cover the recent damages to their properties.  Unfortunately, a good number of those homeowners never saw this coming.  Many people simply don’t think about reviewing their policies until disaster strikes their Charlotte home — and then, of course, it’s too late. Purchasing the appropriate type and amount of insurance is not a difficult task.  Just consult with your real estate agent about … Continue reading...

Charlotte Home Seller Tips | You Can’t Take it With You!

What stays and what goes in your Charlotte home sale?

Should It Stay or Should it Go? You’ve gone through the staging and prepping-to-sell process, had buyers walk through your home and come back through again and now, you’re under Contract and ready to start the moving process.  Finally! The excitement has been building for months as you prepare, plan, strategize and negotiate.  The appraisal, inspection and repairs are all complete so, now it’s time to roll up your sleeves and begin the packing process. What stays and what can you take with you?  Oftentimes a few weeks, if not months have passed by as you prepare for the movers to arrive.  … Continue reading...

Charlotte Home Seller Tips | Fall Insights to Get Your Charlotte Real Estate SOLD

Charlotte home seller tips - Here's 5 more for you!

Fall Insights to Get Your Charlotte Real Estate SOLD Fall is in the air!  This time of year always brings a bit of a slow-down in the housing market.  This year seems to be a bit different, with Charlotte showing rising prices and pending Contracts.  That’s good news for sellers this fall season. However, you do still need to do some serious evaluating in order to take advantage of the rest of the fall season’s daylight hours and get your Charlotte real estate SOLD.  It’s that time of year to buckle down and get some seller-generated ‘marketing’ and preparation done on your Charlotte real … Continue reading...

Charlotte NC Real Estate Market News | Week-Ending 10/12/12

The Maxwell House Group Real Estate Charlotte NC

What's happening in the Charlotte NC real estate market this week? The in-town market is hopping and we're nearly mid-October!  Closings are up and buyers are finding fabulous Charlotte homes for sale.  Sellers are thrilled to see the positive recovery in the Charlotte real estate market! Buyers, interest rates are at historic lows and prices are ticking back up so, get those great deals while the gettin' is good!   Sellers, prepare that home to SELL and price it right--it WILL sell!  Remember the 3 major factors in selling your Charlotte home are... Location - There is nothing that you … Continue reading...

Listing Your Charlotte Home for Sale | Documents To Have On-Hand

Listing your Charlotte home for sale - Documents to have handy

Thinking of Listing Your Charlotte Home for Sale?  Get Those Documents Together NOW! So the de-cluttering is done; the closets are cleaned, you’ve done all of the packing away that you can and the kitchen has had a nice little facelift and you’re ready to list your Charlotte home for sale!  You’re ready for those potential Charlotte home buyers to start touring your lovely home and you’re all set for your relocation to another city or a new community. Several items that you may need before you sell your home need to be kept close-at-hand.  So before call the moving company, check your files … Continue reading...

Charlotte Home Seller Tips | Save Money When Remodeling Your Charlotte Home for Sale

Update your Charlotte home for sale to prepare for the market

Charlotte Home Seller Tips | Money-Saving Remodeling Tips I often teach my sellers to put themselves in the buyers' shoes when preparing their Charlotte home for sale.  When searching for Charlotte homes for sale, buyers prefer high-end features and upgraded appliances — even in Charlotte houses that are modestly sized.  If you’re selling soon, then it’s understandable that you don’t want to overspend on renovations.  Today's buyers, however, want move-in-ready - that includes granite countertops, stainless appliances and refinished hardwoods.  They don't want to have to do a THING when they … Continue reading...

Featured Charlotte Vendor of the Week – Mullen Electric

Recommended Charlotte Electricians

Featured Charlotte Vendor of the Week - Mullen Electric During a recent walk-through, our client had an electrical re-inspection done by an electrician who quoted outrageous prices to make the repairs that he stated were not done by the sellers’ electrician.  Mind you, this was two days before Closing as it had taken quite a while for the seller to make repairs and then for our buyer to get on the electrician’s schedule! Of course, the sellers’ electrician had written detailed information as to what was done as per our inspector’s requests but, this second opinion stated that the work had not … Continue reading...

Are White Appliances Making a Comeback in Charlotte Homes?

Luxury home for sale with popular new white appliances

Charlotte Homeowner FAQ | Are White Appliances Making a Comeback in Charlotte Homes? Plain and simply, YES! After incredibly frustrating attempts to clean fingerprints, hand smudges and doggy-tail brush marks on those stainless steel appliances, owners of Charlotte homes are starting to ask for white appliances again.  In 2012, however, homeowners are seeking higher quality materials and a more trendy appearance in their new white appliances than before.  So, move over stainless steel appliances, white is coming back with a vengeance! According to a recent Consumer Report posted by Daniel … Continue reading...