Can your Agent get into that House for Sale? Your Real Estate Agent sends you a brand new listing and it looks perfect, so you want to see it right away, but you can’t.  Not because the seller won’t allow showings or because you can’t coordinate a time to meet with your Agent, but because your Agent does not have an ActiveKey The ActiveKey, also commonly called a Supra Key, is what Real Estate Agents use to open Supra Lockboxes, the device that holds the house key. There is an annual fee to have an ActiveKey, so some Real Estate Agents decide to forgo and by choosing to do so they are … Continue reading...

Charlotte NC Home Buyers:  Don’t Get Left at the Altar Although Charlotte statistics show that re-sales are often a better bargain than distressed properties, many buyers insist that short sale and auction properties are the ‘best deals out there.’  They may be in other cities but, in Charlotte, for the most part, they are not. If you have found that ‘deal-of-the-century short sale or auction property, don't fall in love and leave yourself open to heartbreak. Charlotte home buyers searching for heavily discounted distressed properties should research several prospective properties.  Oftentimes … Continue reading...

Charlotte NC Home Buyers:  Keeping a Journal and Setting Your Goals Buying a home can be an exciting time but, also can be a bit stressful if you’re unsure of the ‘next steps.' I recommend keeping a log of the entire buying process, including your buying objectives, home-tour dates, notes on each of the top 3 homes that you toured, including your pros and cons.  Note-taking during the Offer process, the inspection/repair expenses, notes on contractors hired, agent, inspector, lender and attorney communication.  You’ll even want to document neighborhood observations, everything that the buying … Continue reading...