Cost-Effective Projects for Charlotte Home Sellers

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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 for Charlotte home sellers: 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 … Continue reading...

SELLER TIPS: 5 Little Repairs that Make a BIG Difference to Your Charlotte Home for Sale

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Charlotte Home Sellers | Get Those Little Repairs Done on Your Charlotte Home For Sale With the large supply of properties on the market these days, your Charlotte home for sale needs to stand out from the crowd in order to achieve your selling goals. One of the easiest things you can do to make your home shine is to complete all the basic repairs that you’ve been putting off. Here are 5 little repairs that make a BIG difference to potential buyers who visit your Charlotte home for sale: Perk up your exterior: As we all know, first impressions are crucial. Give your picket fence, mailbox … Continue reading...

Most Cost-Effective Projects for Charlotte Home Sellers

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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

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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...

Charlotte Real Estate | Pricing Myths vs. Reality

Charlotte Real Estate | Pricing Myths vs. Reality Want to list your home attractively but, not take a ‘hit’ as a seller?  There are a few misconceptions about how to set the sales price for your Charlotte real estate.  Here are five common pricing myths and the reality behind them. Myth #1:  It’s OK to test a high price on your Charlotte real estate just to see if anyone will buy it at that price. If you’re serious about selling your home, don’t play games.  In this buyer’s market you have a very small window of opportunity to pull in serious buyers when your home first enters the market.  … Continue reading...

Design Trends for Charlotte Homes

Design Trends for Charlotte Homes Trends for national and Charlotte homes come and go depending upon many factors, including the needs and desires of buyers, changes in technology as well as economic trends.  Here are some current design trends for national and Charlotte homes: Kitchens are the heart of the home People still love kitchens that are open and airy.  Popular kitchen countertops will soon embrace the green movement, moving away from granite towards crushed recyclable glass under a solid, smooth surface. Energy efficiency According to The Joint Center for Housing Studies, … 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...

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...

Are You Up for Selling Your OWN Real Estate?

As I’m sure you are aware, the real estate industry is experiencing one of its worst down markets in history—at least locally it is.  The last thing you want to do is pay commission to a real estate agent, right?  Not to mention the fact that you’re nearly positive you can sell your own home just fine without having had any experience in doing so—it’s EASY! Before sticking a “For Sale by Owner” sign up, however, you’ll need to make sure that you’re ready for the work and headaches entailed in doing so. Time. Yes, you absolutely can sell your real estate on your own without the help of an … Continue reading...

Why Are You Pricing Your Home Like Clothing at the Mall?

Sellers who really want to sell their property NOW so that they can move on, are more involved with analyzing their price point than ever before. It seems that most sellers want to price their property with something that ends in '99'--$599,000 or $599,900, etc. Here's what I ask them: "You're about to move to Raleigh and your Realtor® has set up a search for you through his/her MLS. Can you tell me what your price parameters are for that search? When you're searching online at night for homes in the Raleigh (or destination city of choice), what price points do you use in your own … Continue reading...