SELLER CHECKLIST – 30 Interior Tasks for Your Charlotte Home for Sale

Tips for Charlotte home sellers

SELLER CHECKLIST - 30 Interior Tasks for Your Charlotte Home for Sale Those who have never had a Charlotte home for sale before often think that selling is as simple as hiring a real estate agent and putting a sign in the yard. Believe me, it’s not that simple, as you’ll soon discover! The Interior of Your Home You’ve taken care of the exterior of your Charlotte home for sale-the first up-close impression buyers get.  So, when buyers make it inside, they’re one step closer to actually buying your home.  However, if the interior is a mess, this could blow the entire plan to get your home … Continue reading...

How to Avoid Deal-Killing Surprises When Selling Your Charlotte Real Estate

Don't be surprised by Contractual items AFTER the fact when selling your Charlotte home for sale!

How to Avoid Deal-Killing Surprises When Selling Your Charlotte Real Estate Getting from “I want to sell my house” to “SOLD” can be a long and sometimes stressful process.  Our goal is to prepare our sellers with regards to getting their homes sold with as few road blocks as possible.  Anticipation of these road blocks is critical in the home selling process.  The last thing you want to do is find a buyer for your home and then that buyer at the end of the process.  Here are five ways to avoid deal-killing surprises: Get a home inspection: If you truly don’t want any surprises, get a home … Continue reading...

Charlotte Home Seller Tips: Direct Corelation of Days On The Market With List-to-Sales-Prices

Pricing your Charlotte home to SELL it

Charlotte Home Seller Tips:  Direct Correlation of Days on the Market With List-to-Sales-Prices This morning while reading J. Phillip Faranda's post regarding a compelling reason to price your homes properly from the very beginning, I was anxious to pull our own data for the Charlotte real estate market to see how our sellers were faring.  I routinely create market absorption trends for local communities but, his post spoke volumes regarding the list-to-sales price ratio as they directly relate to the days on the market for his area.  Curious as to how Charlotte was faring with regards to … Continue reading...

Seller Tips | Getting Your Charlotte Home for Sale SOLD!

Tips for getting your Charlotte home SOLD in any market

9 Quick Tips to Get Your Charlotte Home Sold Faster If you’re short on time, here’s a list that’ll take you one minute to read and will give you 9 tips to get your Charlotte home sold faster: Set the right price.  A Charlotte home priced correctly from the start will sell faster. Provide a thorough disclosure statement.  This builds trust between you and your prospective buyer. Add a one-year home warranty.  They’re reasonably priced and provide peace of mind for the buyer. Offer financial incentives. There are a variety of financial incentives you can offer depending on the needs of the … Continue reading...

Buyers Market and Charlotte Home Sellers – Bringing the Two Together for the Sale

Buyers and sellers unite in Charlotte NC

Buyers Market and Charlotte Home Sellers - Bringing the Two Together for the Sale In today’s real estate market, you can experience a difficult time selling your Charlotte home.  However, the fact remains that homes are still being bought and sold each and every day. Buyers are out there; your mission, as a seller is to attract them to your home. Here are a few tips for getting Charlotte homes SOLD in any real estate market: Prepararation - Your home needs to stand out from the rest, including sparkle and shine: •    Make minor repairs: Patch holes, fix faucets and replace cracked … Continue reading...

Cost-Effective Projects for Charlotte Home Sellers

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Cost-Effective Projects for Charlotte Home Sellers According to Remodeling Magazine’s 2010-2011 Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report, nine out of the top 10 most cost-effective projects (based on value recouped) are exterior replacement projects.  Here are the four most cost-effective exterior replacement projects for Charlotte home sellers: Steel entry door replacement. This project returned the most money, with an estimated 102.1 percent of cost recouped when the Charlotte homes were resold.  It’s the only project in this year’s report that is expected to return more than the … Continue reading...

Most Cost-Effective Projects for Charlotte Home Sellers

Charlotte NC Seller Awareness

Most Cost-Effective Projects for Charlotte Home Sellers According to Remodeling Magazine’s 2010-2011 Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report, nine out of the top 10 most cost-effective projects (based on value recouped) are exterior replacement projects.  Here are the four most cost-effective exterior replacement projects:   Steel entry door replacement: This project returned the most money, with an estimated 102.1 percent of cost recouped when the Charlotte homes were resold.  It’s the only project in this year’s report that is expected to return more than the cost. Midrange … Continue reading...

Pricing Your Charlotte Home for Sale Like a Pro

Charlotte NC Seller Awareness

Pricing Your Charlotte Home for Sale Like a Pro In today’s roller coaster real estate market, the right price for your Charlotte home for sale could be the difference between a quick sale and your house sitting on the market for months without a single Offer.  Do you think you have a good handle on what a reasonable price would be for your home? REALTORS® are experts when it comes to housing market values. Below are four tips the pros use to set a price that actually gets potential buyers in the door and still allows you to get the most money the market will bear, from the sale of your … Continue reading...

3 Simple Steps to Prepare Your Charlotte Home for Sale

3 Simple Steps to Prepare Your Charlotte Home for Sale Thinking of selling your Charlotte home during the spring market?  Here are a few tips to help your Charlotte home show better and sell faster. Get rid of the excess: Eliminate as much as possible, and then when you think you’ve eliminated, do it again!  Remember when staging your Charlotte home for sale, less is best.  As well, keep in mind that you’re going to be moving soon so, consider this, ‘early packing.’  Exchange your personal photos for framed art.  The main idea is to remove as much as possible and replace personal items … Continue reading...

Design Trends for Charlotte Homes

Design Trends for Charlotte Homes Trends for national and Charlotte homes come and go depending upon many factors, including the needs and desires of buyers, changes in technology as well as economic trends.  Here are some current design trends for national and Charlotte homes: Kitchens are the heart of the home People still love kitchens that are open and airy.  Popular kitchen countertops will soon embrace the green movement, moving away from granite towards crushed recyclable glass under a solid, smooth surface. Energy efficiency According to The Joint Center for Housing Studies, … Continue reading...