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...
Are You Up for Selling Your OWN Charlotte Real Estate?
Are You Up for Selling Your OWN Charlotte 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 positiveyou 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 … Continue reading...
SELLER CHECKLIST – 30 Interior Tasks for Your Charlotte Home for Sale
SELLER CHECKLIST - 30 Interior Tasks for Your Charlotte Home for Sale Those who have never had a Charlotte home for sale before often think that selling is as simple as hiring a real estate agent and putting a sign in the yard. Believe me, it’s not that simple, as you’ll soon discover! The Interior of Your Home You’ve taken care of the exterior of your Charlotte home for sale-the first up-close impression buyers get. So, when buyers make it inside, they’re one step closer to actually buying your home. However, if the interior is a mess, this could blow the entire plan to get your home … Continue reading...
Charlotte Home Seller Tips: Direct Corelation of Days On The Market With List-to-Sales-Prices
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...
Seller Tips | Getting Your Charlotte Home for Sale SOLD!
9 Quick Tips to Get Your Charlotte Home Sold Faster If you’re short on time, here’s a list that’ll take you one minute to read and will give you 9 tips to get your Charlotte home sold faster: Set the right price. A Charlotte home priced correctly from the start will sell faster. Provide a thorough disclosure statement. This builds trust between you and your prospective buyer. Add a one-year home warranty. They’re reasonably priced and provide peace of mind for the buyer. Offer financial incentives. There are a variety of financial incentives you can offer depending on the needs of the … Continue reading...
Buyers Market and Charlotte Home Sellers – Bringing the Two Together for the Sale
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...
Pricing Your Charlotte Home for Sale Like a Pro
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...
Homes Are Alot Like People…
...TLC, a healthy diet and even a little surgery may be required! As a former nurse, I have come to learn the commonalities that Charlotte real estate shares with patients--they really do have a lot in common. No anesthesia is required for the treatments necessary to remedy the home aging process though! As homeowners, however, we may need a little anesthesia when we receive the maintenance bills if we don’t stay on top of our home's aging process right from the beginning. 1. Homes get wrinkles, too. Yes, believe it or not, I’ve seen Charlotte homes for sale with sagging plaster, drooping … Continue reading...
How Does Your Charlotte NC Home for Sale Compare?
Any time supply is higher than demand, businesses start looking for a way to set themselves apart from the competition. Are you looking for similar houses, similar neighborhoods – or is the competition nationwide? By paying attention to homes that are selling nationwide, you can find out a lot about what buyers want, especially since Charlotte NC attracts buyers from all across the nation. If you have a Charlotte NC home for sale, you’re probably doing the same thing. What is the competition like, though? If your Charlotte NC home for sale is in a place similar to other areas from which … Continue reading...