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Your Charlotte Home Listing Expired without Selling?

Your Charlotte Home Listing Expired without Selling? Phoning an expired listing recently, I received a hasty, “We’ll be renewing with the previous agent.” and then CLICK! But, WAIT! There was SO MUCH that I wanted to ask you and also tell you about your home that you probably did not know! Of course, we can’t ‘bash’ other agents and their marketing but, I would love to have asked you several questions to help you determine if you need to make a change! When you listed your high-end, luxury home, did you EXPECT your agent to hire a professional photographer? (Those iPhone pictures obviously … Continue reading...

Charlotte Real Estate Market Report | NOVEMBER 2016

Charlotte Market Report The Maxwell House Group

Charlotte Real Estate Market Report NOV 2016 How's the Charlotte real estate market? Recent news of unemployment being down to 4.5% in the Metro region following the election and minimal increase in interest rates, it's THE prime time to buy! Buying now before the competition begins in the early spring months (our spring market typically begins in February) and the interest rates creep up in 2017. As for Sellers it's a great time to sell as well with our low inventory and pent-up buyer-demand! Market absorption (how long it will take you to sell your home) is down … Continue reading...

5 Home Maintenance Items to Grab During Holiday Shopping

5 Home Maintenance Items to Grab During Holiday Shopping ’Tis the Season! Along with homeownership comes home maintenance tasks that should garner our attention periodically. To keep their home in tip-top shape, use this shopping season when you’re out and about anyway, to stop at the local hardware store. Pick up items that you can use yourself as evening or weekend projects to keep up with your home maintenance. Here are a few items to grab when you’re out shopping: Bottle of vinegar and an ice cube tray: Yes, crazy as it sounds, the best way to keep your garbage disposal blades clean and … Continue reading...

Trying to Find a Charlotte Realtor® Online?

Trying to Find a Charlotte Realtor® Online? When I built my Charlotte real estate website several years ago, my main goal was to become #1 in the search engines for my target areas. I achieved that for a very long time but, have noticed lately that, despite an updated website, lots of INFORMATIVE data on the site, up-to-the-minute home listings, neighborhood information…and more…I am seeing national websites leading the way in the searches, topping the ‘real’ sites that have valuable information on them for the consumer. No, I’m not crying over spilled milk - I have a healthy referral base … Continue reading...

Dilworth Market Report OCT 2016

Dilworth Market Report OCT 2016 This popular Charlotte neighborhood is consistently, month-after-month, year-after-year and decade-after-decade, one of Charlotte’s best areas when it comes to value and appreciation. So, if you’re looking for a great investment in Charlotte real estate, Dilworth certainly does warrant a strong consideration. The numbers are in for Dilworth from October 2016, and they remain strong and consistent. Here is the most recent Dilworth Charlotte real estate market report: Dilworth’s inventory remains relatively low, reflecting a seller’s market in this popular … Continue reading...

3 Must-Do Home Inspections Before Putting Your Home on the Market

3 Must-Do Home Inspections Before Putting Your Home on the Market Oh, my house is in perfect condition! I have annual maintenance done on everything ‘mechanical’ in my home and take care of any issues right away. I don’t NEED an inspection - it’s a waste of money!” Agents hear this from homeowners to whom we have suggested a pre-inspection often! Of course, everyone who has taken the leap to homeownership has heard the stories about what a home inspection can reveal but, many are not aware of the primary issues that can kill a deal if the buyer discovers an issue (or several) that you weren’t … Continue reading...

Relocating? Top 5 Tips to Make Moving With Little Ones Easier

Relocating? Top 5 Tips to Make Moving With Little Ones Easier With nearly every move, the children, regardless of their ages, would prefer stay in their current home. If your little ones are not looking forward to relocating, here are a few tips to help you help them to make a smooth transition into their new home and city: 1. Involve Them in the Moving Process Involving the children in the moving process will not only help them to better understand the move, it will also make them feel as though they are more in control of the situation. By taking them on showings or to open houses, … Continue reading...

Charlotte Real Estate Q&A | How Should I Prepare My Charlotte House for Sale?

How should I prepare my Charlotte house for sale? Preparing your Charlotte house for sale is not just a simple, “put it on the market and see what happens” process! It’s a multi-step, organized process that begins with a great real estate coach (your agent)! The first step is to de-personalize and de-clutter your home as much as possible. This is the step that most sellers just hate having to do! I always tell my sellers, “You’re going to be packing it up to move anyway, you may as well do it now!” Pack up the personal items and then ‘grow’ your rooms by removing any non-essential pieces, … Continue reading...

Zip Code 28203 Market Report AUG 2016

Zip Code 28203 Market Report AUG 2016 Included in one of North Carolina's hottest zip codes (28203), the Dilworth, Wilmore, Sedgefield, South End neighborhoods remain hot, hot, hot! The $500K and below price ranges are entertaining multiple Offers quite often and those over $500K are selling but, with a bit of an extended time of the market than during the spring market. Wilmore & Sedgefield continue to be the up-and-coming west side neighborhoods with lots of new construction and renovation taking place on nearly every street. The location of the 28203 zip code simply can't be … Continue reading...

Home Sellers, TEAR DOWN THOSE WALLS!

Home Sellers, TEAR DOWN THOSE WALLS! Why Investing in an Open Floorplan Could Increase Your Home's Value While home design preferences come and go over time but, the open floorplan concept has remained top-of-mind for most home buyers. If you're ready to take the sledgehammer to your walls and open up that living space, not so fast! First, be certain that you have an architect or builder/contractor evaluate those walls for you, ascertaining that they are NOT load-bearing walls! Here are a few reasons this new open design may make your home look more appealing to potential buyers when you … Continue reading...