4 Steps to Ensure an Accurate Appraisal of Your Charlotte Real Estate

Charlotte NC Appraisals - Comparing DETAILS

 What Can You Do to Ensure an Accurate Appraisal of Your Charlotte Real Estate? These days, in our area, the most questioned aspect of the real estate transaction is no longer, “Will the buyer qualify for the loan?” but, rather, “What about the appraisal?”  With 3 ‘bad’ appraisals under my belt during the past year, I have grown extremely weary of that phone call from the appraiser to schedule their appraisal! Let me first clarify that 2 of the 3 ‘bad’ appraisals were reversed after providing the SAME comparables that were presented to the appraiser at the home.  The management companies … Continue reading...

Charlotte Home Seller Tips: Five Tips to Help You Sell Your Charlotte Home This Winter

Charlotte NC Home Seller Tips

Five Tips to Help You Sell Your Charlotte Home This Winter So, you think you shouldn’t try to sell your Charlotte real estate this winter?  Think again!   If you need (or want) to sell your Charlotte real estate this winter, you may just have to step up your game a bit but, there are still buyers out there.  People tend to be less likely to buy in the winter because the weather keeps them indoors rather than out house hunting.  And let’s face it, most homes just don’t look as good in the brown, drab winter as they do in the spicy spring and summer.  However, the buyers who are out are SERIOUS … Continue reading...

Savvy eNews and Charlotte Real Estate Market Report for Week Ending JAN 12, 2012

Cold Weather in Charlotte NC

Charlotte NC eNews and Charlotte Real Estate Market Report | W/E JAN 12, 2012 Although a wee bit cold in Charlotte, it's been a great week for both buyers and sellers in Charlotte this week!  Buyers are taking advantage of the incredible interest rates while they last--at least until April.  Charlotte home affordability is second only to Omaha, NE, as reflected in the Kiplinger Report of the top ten most affordable cities in America - and, we're #2! If you’re a seller and currently have your home listed, keep that property on the market–the buyers who are out shopping are serious buyers and … Continue reading...

Wild Kitchen Colors, Practical Approaches: Playing the Blues

HouseLogic - Don't be afraid of adding color to your kitchen

Via Scoop.it - Charlotte Real Estate If you’ve ever thought about living in a colorful kitchen, HouseLogic has a show for you. Check out these pictures of wild, wonderful kitchens. Kitchen remodels--do you go bright or bland?  Great article from HouseLogic tells you why stepping out of the box is not a bad thing! Via www.houselogic.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...

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...