Charlotte Home Seller Tips | Know What You NEED to Know before Selling

Charlotte NC Home Seller Tips

Changes in the National and Charlotte Real Estate Market You Need to Know Before Selling The data from the 2011 National Association of REALTORS® Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers is now available. Here are the significant changes you need to know that will help you market your Charlotte real estate and get it sold: Your property is competing against 12 other homes: Buyers searched a median of 12 weeks and visited 12 homes, both unchanged from 2010. Multiple bedrooms and bathrooms are preferred: The typical home had 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Most buyers want single-family homes: 77 … Continue reading...

Savvy eNews and Charlotte Real Estate Market Report for Week Ending JAN 12, 2012

Cold Weather in Charlotte NC

Charlotte NC eNews and Charlotte Real Estate Market Report | W/E JAN 12, 2012 Although a wee bit cold in Charlotte, it's been a great week for both buyers and sellers in Charlotte this week!  Buyers are taking advantage of the incredible interest rates while they last--at least until April.  Charlotte home affordability is second only to Omaha, NE, as reflected in the Kiplinger Report of the top ten most affordable cities in America - and, we're #2! If you’re a seller and currently have your home listed, keep that property on the market–the buyers who are out shopping are serious buyers and … Continue reading...

Top 20 for 2011

What were the favorite articles about Charlotte NC this year?

Most Popular Charlotte NC Real Estate Articles and Sites in 2011 Each day, week, month and year, we analyze the information which we are providing to our consumers, both near and far, to see if we're giving you exactly what you are in search of.  If you search for something related to Charlotte real estate in Google, Bing, MSN, AOL or any of the other search engines and find us, we strive to provide you the information that you need in an accurate, clear, concise and thorough manner.  In fact, we go to great lengths to do so! Our staff works diligently to find exactly what YOU, our valued … Continue reading...

Charlotte Home Sellers – Got ‘Santa’ Cash to Spend?

Try Sprucing Up Your Charlotte Home for Sale with Your Holiday Cash

Charlotte Home Sellers - Got ‘Santa’ Cash to Spend? You may want consider using that holiday money from the big man in red to help you get that Charlotte home for sale SOLD! Instead of spending it on the usual new clothing, sports gear or electronics, maybe you should splurge on even one of the space-expanding strategies below to help in getting that home SOLD.  It might take a bit more of an investment but, you’ll add value to your Charlotte home, its interior rooms will appear larger and it will be bought up quickly when the time comes to sell. Build a front porch.  Extending your … Continue reading...

Let That Holiday Cheer Help You Sell Your Charlotte Home This Month

Charlotte home seller tips

Let That Holiday Cheer Help You Sell Your Charlotte Home This Month Ahh, a cozy fire, the smell of freshly cut pine trees and a plate of warm molasses cookies may just be all it takes for buyers to envision themselves celebrating THEIR holidays in your Charlotte home!   So take the time this season to channel that holiday spirit and cheerfully enhance your house for the holidays with these festive tips: Don’t Neglect the Winter Curb Appeal – Remember that the first impression for buyers is VERY important in the home buying process.  In the dead of winter, yards can look barren and bleak … Continue reading...

4 Important Charlotte Home Seller Tips

Charlotte Home Sellers' Check List

4 Important Charlotte Home Seller Tips - The Series 1.  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 Charlotte NC Realtor® to share with you such things as: Current versus historic median/average sales … Continue reading...

What Are The Costs Associated With Selling My Charlotte Home?

Charlotte NC Seller Net Profit Sheet

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...