4 Tips to Getting Your Charlotte Home Sold in a Buyers’ Market

Tips for getting your Charlotte home SOLD in any market

4 Tips to Getting Your Charlotte Home Sold in a Buyers' Market Yes, it’s still a buyer’s market, and there doesn’t appear to be a change coming anytime soon.  What makes this a buyers’ market?  Absorption statistics/supply and demand:  there are more homes for sale than people who want to buy them.  That means that in many markets, it takes longer for homes to sell, and buyers can be pickier. If you want or need to sell your Charlotte home, here are four tips to help you do that in today’s real estate market: Be choosy about the real estate agent you hire.  Interview your real estate … Continue reading...

Myers Park Charlotte Real Estate Market Report | July, 2011

Charlotte Real Estate Market Report

Myers Park Charlotte Real Estate Market Report | July, 2011 The Myers Park community was planned, using 1,200 acres, in 1911. George Stephens directed the development, with Myers Park soon becoming the destination for affluent Charlotteans.  The varied but, traditional architecture surrounded by immaculate landscaping was well-planned and carried out with precise attention to detail. Today, Myers Park remains the destination neighborhood for the affluent and remains one of the most beautiful areas in the city.  The massive oak trees line the streets, enveloping passersby and residents in pure … Continue reading...

7 Ways to Prepare your Charlotte Home for an Appraisal

7 Ways to Prepare your Charlotte Home for an Appraisal Have you ever considered that preparing your Charlotte home for an appraisal could increase its appraised value?  While many owners consider a home appraisal as simply another step in the process of selling or refinancing their homes, homeowners who prep their homes for the appraisal often fare better than those who do nothing. Here are seven ways to prepare your Charlotte home for the best appraisal possible: Give the appraiser a list of recent sales.   Ask your real estate agent to make a list of properties similar to yours that have … Continue reading...

Selling Charlotte Real Estate: 5 Tips to Pick a Powerful Listing Agent

Choosing The Best Charlotte Real Estate Agent:  5 Tips to Pick a Powerful Listing Agent Here are five tips to help you identify the best Charlotte real estate agent to get your home sold as fast as possible and for the most money. Hire a full-time Charlotte real estate agent.  Part-time agents typically have less experience and fewer sold properties under their belts than full-time agents.  Many part-time agents usually have another job, therefore they don’t have as much time to take care of your needs, market and show your home to potential buyers.  Full-time agents also have larger … Continue reading...

Should You Sell Your Charlotte Home Before Buying a New One?

Should You Sell Your Charlotte Home Before Buying a New One? When planning a move from your current Charlotte home, does it make the most sense to buy first or wait until your current property sells?  There are multiple factors that go into that decision and this is most definitely an individual.  Below are a few pros and cons of each, to help you decide which factors are higher on your specific list of priorities. BUY first if… It’s the Charlotte home you’ve always wanted.  If you’ve absolutely found your dream house, you should consider buying it now — even if your current house hasn’t … 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...

Critical Point When Listing Your Charlotte Home For Sale – Price

Keep your home value from falling farther in Charlotte NC

Listing Your Charlotte Home?  Pricing Is Critical So you're going to list your Charlotte home for sale?  Why not increase your chances of selling your home in this competitive Charlotte real estate market, maximizing your net, on one of your largest investments. The single most important decision you will make in selling your Charlotte home is pricing it correctly. No amount of marketing, advertising, open houses, cleaning or staging will sell an overpriced house, period.  Because we are inundated with online stats and have access to SO much information, today's savvy buyers are … 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...

Thinking Of Buying a Home without Your Own Agent? Think Again!

Representing Sellers ONLY in Charlotte Real Estate Home Sales

Thinking Of Buying a Home without Your Own Agent?  Think Again! Why Do You Need a Buyer's Agent? Real estate agents get calls from buyers all of the time, requesting that we show them homes that we have listed and many of which we aren't the listing agents.  These buyers don't want to see ANY other properties, no matter how you insist that they view a 'little something to compare!' We confirm that these buyers aren't working with an agent. We ascertain that these buyers have been pre-approved with a lender, contacting the lender for confirmation. We discuss the neighborhood, the property … Continue reading...

Give Your Dad’s Charlotte Home the Gift of Renovation this Father’s Day

Father's Day Charlotte Home Renovation Ideas

Give Your Dad’s Charlotte Home the Gift of Renovation this Father’s Day Today’s buyers generally want modernized, updated properties. In a lot of markets, features like stainless steel appliances and granite countertops are almost expected, especially in higher price ranges. As your Father’s Day gift this month, help your dad add value to his Charlotte home. Five renovation tips that are great gifts and will increase value: Windows and doors - Almost any upgrade to windows, exterior doors or the garage door will add value to a property and increase its security. However, if you want … Continue reading...