Charlotte NC Real Estate Agents | Charlotte NC Homes for Sale By The Maxwell House Group, Realtor

Charlotte Home Buyers: Check Those Permits

Be SURE the Home You Purchase Has the Necessary Permits on File - BEFORE You Buy All serious prospective buyers should check seller permits pertaining to any room or home additions/renovations as part of their due diligence when checking out a home. Cities, especially those who are currently low in revenue, are seriously cracking down on non-permitted work. The current owners, not the previous owners who actually did the work or had it done illegally, are the ones who these cities are penalizing. Non-permitted room additions, kitchen remodels and garage conversions are but a few items that … Continue reading...

Charlotte Home Buyers – Get Your OWN Representation!

Buyers: Get Your OWN Representation! As tempting as it is to share the listing agent with the seller in hopes to save a little money, don't even think about it. You have no earthly idea whether or not that agent and the seller are working together, with the agent also having financial interest in the property, whether the seller is the best friend or brother of the agent; there are just too many uncertainties to risk a potentially large sum of money, thinking you’re going to actually ‘save’ on the deal. Even if there is no familial or financial involvement, the listing agent was hired by … Continue reading...

What Are The Costs Associated With Selling My Charlotte Home?

Both buyers and sellers of Charlotte real estate have closing costs associated with the transfer of real property. Each party is responsible for various costs in the transaction. It is my job to be sure that PRIOR to closing, I provide your estimated Closing costs so that there will be no surprises at Closing. Seller Net Proceeds While I cannot calculate your exact costs associated with Closing on the sale of your real property in North Carolina, I am able to provide you a fairly close estimate of your profit margin from the sale. If you are thinking of selling your home in Charlotte NC, … 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...

South Charlotte NC Real Estate| WILLOWMERE Neighborhood

Homes for Sale in Willowmere Charlotte NC Neighborhood

South Charlotte NC Real Estate| WILLOWMERE Neighborhood Located in South Charlotte at the intersection of McKee and Weddington Roads, Willowmere is one of South Charlotte’s most popular communities. Willowmere offers residents a variety of nearby recreational options, dining and shopping conveniences as well as many community amenities. The Willowmere community in Charlotte NC is mere minutes away from fine dining and retailers such as the Promenade on Providence, the Arboretum and Stonecrest. The Siskey YMCA, one of the largest and nicest in the nation, is … 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...

Renters: Are You Ready to Buy Charlotte Real Estate?

Renters: Are You Ready to Buy Charlotte Real Estate? Let’s Talk About the Pros and Cons of Home Ownership Can’t paint your apartment because your landlord doesn't allow it? Perhaps it's time to talk to a Charlotte real estate agent about buying a new home. Before you rush off to the store to look at paint samples or, more importantly, sign on the dotted line of any mortgages, consider the pros and cons of buying your own home. Pros of Homeownership Financial Investment: Hearing gloomy news on foreclosure rates across the country? It is easy to forget that buying Charlotte real … Continue reading...

Charlotte Real Estate Market Report | Historic Elizabeth | NOVEMBER 2011

The beauty of the mature landscaping, the aroma of blooming flowers and the welcoming feeling all captivate your senses as you traverse through this historic community. Single family homes in Elizabeth range from brick mansions to quaint bungalows and even new townhomes and condominiums have sprung from old homesites. Winter, spring, summer or fall, historic Elizabeth is simply majestic! This community is one of Charlotte's premier locations with a quaint neighborhood feel but, an in-town locale that offers great walkability. Below are the updated Charlotte real estate market statistics for … Continue reading...

7 Easy Steps for Improving Your Charlotte Home’s Curb Appeal

Charlotte Home Seller Tips | 7 Easy Steps for Improving Your Charlotte Home’s Curb Appeal As a seller preparing to sell your Charlotte home, you may be busy emptying closets and painting interior walls but, don’t forget about the outside. Remember the old adage, “You only get one chance to make a first impression?” Well, this is your one chance! Many sellers tend to forget about the outside of their homes. Home buying is emotional and, like many emotional reactions, it can be heavily impacted by first impressions. Here are some suggestions on how to encourage love at first sight by … Continue reading...