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Eight Indoor Spring Maintenance Tips for Your Charlotte Home

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If you're thinking of selling your Charlotte home this spring, let's talk general maintenance--NOW! Spring is in the air! Heralding the arrival of blooming flowers, chirping birds and warmer weather, spring also motivates us to get a little home maintenance done before the weather is just too hot to do so. It is the perfect time to do some after-winter indoor maintenance. If you're thinking of selling your Charlotte home this season, now is the time to get these items addressed! Here are eight indoor maintenance tips to help keep your Charlotte home in perfect operating … Continue reading...

Should I Downsize My Home?

Thinking of Downsizing Your Charlotte Home? You know the story. The kids are gone. You have more space than you could ever use. The maintenance of the home is becoming more than you can handle and you are thinking, "should I downsize my home?" You have decided that you are ready and are wondering how to proceed: Should I wait to sell my home? The good news is that any time you are thinking of selling your home is the right time. You are worried that prices are down and now is not the time. But think. You are also buying when prices are down. The same applies when prices are up. Should I sell … Continue reading...

Friday the 13th Luck? Banish It During the Sale of Your Charlotte Home!

Friday the 13th Luck? Banish Bad Luck During the Sale of Your Charlotte Home! With various ominous superstitions associated with Friday the 13th, some people will lay the blame on this ‘dreaded day’ for just about anything! From black cats to broken mirrors, bad luck can stem from almost anywhere and many sellers even like to blame it for their Charlotte home still sitting on the market after many months. Think about dispelling the Friday-the-13th bad luck this month and get your Charlotte home SOLD! Ensure that you’ve repaired all of those pesky problems that inspectors focus on. Here’s a … Continue reading...

Two Key Ingredients to Selling Your Charlotte Luxury Home

Staging and Professional Photography Used to SELL Your Charlotte Home. I’ve always been a fan of staging and professional photographer/videography but, have to share this success story with you... I had a fabulous listing that was beautifully decorated and the sellers were still residing in the property. The market was incredibly slow during the holidays but, we tried listing it nonetheless. As I said, the home was gorgeous and so spotless, you could have eaten off of the floors! We had professional photos taken and listed the property. With very few showings and some instances of the … Continue reading...

Charlotte Homeowner Tips | Do’s and Don’ts for Your Charlotte Landscaping

April Lawn and Garden Do’s and Don’ts for Your Charlotte Home Spring is here! April begins gardening season, the time we get antsy to start working the soil, thinking about fertilizing the lawn and planting flowers in our Charlotte homes. Remember, that first impression is a lasting one! Whether you’re preparing your Charlotte home to put it on the market or just doing general maintenance and upkeep, here is a good to-do list: Annuals and Containers: Deadhead flowers to promote more blooms. Clean and sanitize summer containers, and plan your design for the summer. Plant summer annuals … Continue reading...

8 Outdoor Spring Maintenance Tips for Your Charlotte Real Estate

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Outdoor Spring Maintenance Checklist for Your Charlotte Real Estate Preventive maintenance is crucial to the value and upkeep of your home. Keeping your Charlotte real estate in great shape with regular check-ups will save you the headache and cost of emergency repairs or if you’re selling your Charlotte home, this will prevent last minute inspection items from arising. Here are six items to add to your outdoor spring maintenance checklist: Clean the Gutters: Gutters work best when clean and free of gunk. Check yours for foliage, tree limbs, etc., especially if trees hang over the … Continue reading...

What NOT to Say “NO” to When Selling Your Charlotte Home

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3 Things You Shouldn’t Say No To With a Home for Sale in Charlotte NC The point of having your home for sale in Charlotte NC is to… well, SELL it, right? My job is not to simply ‘list‘ your home for sale but, to get it SOLD! 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 praying that it sells. This attitude, especially in the current real estate market, has left many sellers empty-handed. They say “no” when they should have said “yes” to some key points in getting a home sold in Charlotte NC. They give all of … Continue reading...

Trusted Charlotte Real Estate Advisors

We Take Our Role as Our Clients’ Trusted Real Estate Advisor Seriously! With the downturn in the market, we don’t hear as much about trust in our industry as we used to. The market has made a big turn in the push for ethics but, on occasion, we find that we’re still faced with some lack thereof. I have had two buyers recently who have sold their homes with me and then set out to purchase new ones. These buyers, who have made offers to purchase--good, solid offers (no low-balls--I promise!), have then been turned over directly to the sellers by the listing agent. Both agents are from … Continue reading...

List Your Charlotte Home | The Real Estate Team that You Choose is Critical

List Your Charlotte Home | The Real Estate Team that You Choose is Critical Relocating out of the area or simply planning to find another home in the Charlotte area for your next move? If you've decided that it’s time to sell your home, chances are you're caught up in a whirlwind of emotions. You may be looking forward to moving up to a new dream house or facing the uncertainty of a major cross-country move. Leaving your memories behind can be painful but, new beginnings are always exciting! Whatever emotion you're experiencing at the moment, there are plenty of practical matters that … Continue reading...

2011-2012 Cost vs. Value: Which Remodeling Projects Pay Off the Most?

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Via Scoop.it - Charlotte Real Estate When tackling home remodeling projects, you’ll find some projects pay off more than others at times of resale. Remodeling Magazine, in conjunction with REALTOR® Magazine, recently released findings of its annual Cost vs. Value report for 2011-2012, revealing which remodeling projects offer the biggest bang for your buck. Via styledstagedsold.blogs.realtor.org For more information, contact your Charlotte real estate agent at (704) 491-3310. We can guide you in what projects give you more bang for your buck when reselling your Charlotte home. … Continue reading...