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...

2034 Sharon Lane Charlotte NC 28211 – Home For Sale

5BR/5BA  Home  $549,000  MLS# 2007491 Simply charming 1940’s bungalow, loaded with character and endless expansion possibilities. Featuring great open floorplan with high ceilings, enormous rooms and master closet(s), and the opportunity of a lifetime for a home in highly sought-after Foxcroft or Foxcroft East for under $1M. Plans available for renovation to expand over 2,000 more square feet under roof. If you’re looking for a rehab in which you can comfortably reside, this is the one! This vintage home is home to only the third set of loving owners today. The incredibly well-constructed … 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...

Easy Bathroom Makeover for Your Charlotte Home for Sale

Easy Bathroom Makeover for Your Charlotte Home for Sale Before you put your Charlotte home up for sale, you want to make sure it looks as attractive and modern as possible.  Buyers usually walk away from a Charlotte home up for sale with outdated color schemes and fixtures.  This is especially true of bathrooms.  Even if you lack the budget and space to turn your bathroom into a spa-like retreat, you can still give this room a quick facelift. Get creative with color: If you don’t have the time or budget to replace dated ceramic tile, try brightening it up with towels, rugs, and other … Continue reading...

Charlotte Area Property Tax Rates

Charlotte NC Area Property Tax Rates New Charlotte NC tax assessments have been sent out in Mecklenburg County for all single family homeowners.  The deadline to challenge the value of your housing assessment is MARCH 10, 2011.   There are multiple measures to take to appeal the stated valuation and an appraisal is one item that can be requested.   In order to have sufficient time to challenge the new assessment, contact an appraiser immediately. If you need a list of Charlotte NC appraisers available for tax reassessment issues, please contact us today! Charlotte NC condos and townhomes as … Continue reading...

Are You Facing Financial Hardship? Upside-Down on Your Mortgage?

Are You Facing Financial Hardship?  Upside Down on Your Mortgage? Have the recent economic changes caused you to spiral into a financial hardship? Do you owe more on your Charlotte NC home than it is worth and  simply cannot make that mortgage payment?  Are you upside down on your Charlotte NC mortgage?  If you have recently suffered a hardship, or have arrived at the point that you just can't keep up any longer, contact a short sale expert in Charlotte NC to assist you. Our team represents sellers who are experiencing unfortunate events in their lives and need a remedy to prevent their … Continue reading...

Common Myths About Real Estate Agents

Ask anyone about their experiences with real estate agents, and you will no doubt hear a wide variety of responses. There are so many myths about agents that tend to be taken as truths when someone has a negative experience. A good real estate agent is worth every single penny you spend for their expertise. Let’s examine some popular myths about real estate agents. "They make too much money." According to CareersInFinance.com, the median salary for real estate agents in 2009 was approximately $54,000. Agents have to pay exorbitant business expenses such as broker’s fees, professional … Continue reading...

3 Things to Which Sellers Simply Shouldn’t Say “NO”

The point of having your home for sale in Charlotte NC is to… well, SELL it, right? I mean, it makes perfect sense, doesn’t it? Yet, far too often, home sellers tend to think that selling is as easy as hiring an agent, putting a sign in the front yard, and soon, it will be SOLD. (This is the old REALTOR 3-P mantra--Put it in MLS, Place a sign in the yard and Pray it sells!)  This attitude, especially in this slower-than-normal real estate market, has left many sellers empty-handed. They say “no” when they should have said “yes.” They have all these reasons why they won’t say 'yes,' rather than … Continue reading...

Homes Are Alot Like People…

...TLC, a healthy diet and even a little surgery may be required!  As a former nurse, I have come to learn the commonalities that Charlotte real estate shares with patients--they really do have a lot in common.  No anesthesia is required for the treatments necessary to remedy the home aging process though!   As homeowners, however, we may need a little anesthesia when we receive the maintenance bills if we don’t stay on top of our home's aging process right from the beginning. 1. Homes get wrinkles, too. Yes, believe it or not, I’ve seen Charlotte homes for sale with sagging plaster, drooping … Continue reading...