Charlotte Home Seller Guide | Top 10 Seller Mistakes in 2013 Remember that the first impression is a lasting one for home buyers and that applies to open houses as well. Properly done open houses have, in the past, brought significant traffic to view new properties on the market. Of late, especially in the Charlotte market, we’re not seeing tremendous turn-out for open houses but, if you and your agent feel that an open house is worthwhile, here are some tips to a successful open house. 1. Working Alone - Without a Professional I could write a book on this one...and have written numerous … Continue reading...
7 Quick and Easy Tips to Prepare Your Charlotte Home for Sale
7 Quick and Easy Tips to Prepare Your Charlotte Home for Sale Does your home deserve a little TLC but, the thought of an 'extreme home makeover' make you want to cringe? You don’t have to fret over a few fixer-uppers. Here are 7 quick and easy tips to prepare your Charlotte home for sale. These DIY projects will get rid of those sore spots without breaking the bank. Create an Accent Wall: Go from blah to beautiful with just a can of paint. An accent wall adds also instant depth to a room that might otherwise appear flat and boring. Paint or Re-stain your Front Door: You’ve heard the … Continue reading...
SOLD! In Myers Park Charlotte NC
SOLD in Myers Park Charlotte NC Need to Sell Your Myers Park Home? Give Us a Call at (704) 491-3310 to list your Chalrotte home for sale. ***Click the photo below to link to the YouTube video of this wonderful Myers Park Home*** Myers Park custom built home by M. H. Leonard on great cul-de-sac lot. So sorry you missed this Myers Park gem! Here's a little information on this home; let us help you find something in this popular Charlotte neighborhood since you missed this one! Stately architecture with columns and heavy millwork throughout this lovely Myers Park hone with soaring two-story … Continue reading...
Charlotte Home Sellers | 10 Tips for an Accurate Appraisal
Charlotte Home Sellers | Here are 10 tips for an accurate appraisal on your home We recently read an article in Reuters and thought we'd revive an old list of tips for Charlotte home sellers to achieve an accurate appraisal on their homes. We were formerly big believers in having our sellers obtain a pre-listing appraisal from a professional. However, because appraisers' knowledge of the area and the resulting variables with the final appraisal, we've seen them as far off (the final being different than the pre-listing appraisal) as $30,000 - $75,000. It's not always in the sellers' favor … Continue reading...
Top 10 List of Do’s and Don’ts When Listing Your Charlotte Home for Sale
Top 10 List of Do's and Don'ts When Listing Your Charlotte Home for Sale If you're thinking of listing your Charlotte home for sale, you're probably thinking about what you must do to do to get it SOLD. Here is our top 10 list of do's and don'ts when listing your Charlotte home for sale: Do's when listing your Charlotte home for sale DO clean and de-clutter. What may look like a normal, lived-in to you may not be appealing to your potential buyers. DO check your home for ‘general’ maintenance work that needs to be addressed and take care of it NOW. I suggest to my sellers to have a … Continue reading...
Charlotte Home Selling Tip – Exterior Photos Speak Volumes
Charlotte Home Seller Tips - Hire a PROFESSIONAL! So many times I send out-of-town relocation buyers (moving to the Charlotte Metro region), a list of links to homes that fit their criteria. When reviewing the homes to ascertain that the buyers' preferences are shown in the photos, I'm always surprised by more than half of the listings' poor quality photos. They are taken with phones or even digital cameras but, they, in no way, give a true representation of the home. This marketing is so unfair to Charlotte home sellers when there are professionals who do such a good job representing their … Continue reading...
Charlotte Home Seller Tips | 4 Things that Will Turn Home Buyers Away
4 Things That Will Turn Buyers Away in Charlotte Homes for Sale You’ve decided to put your Charlotte house on the market; you’ve de-cluttered your home, rearranged or staged the furnishings, stored all unnecessary furniture and you’ve cleaned it from top to bottom. Even though you're off to a good start, maintaining a clean household may just not be enough; you also need to be prepared to cater to discriminating Charlotte home buyers. By updating just a few features, you’ll immediately increase your property’s appeal to buyers looking at Charlotte homes for sale. Selling a house is can be … Continue reading...
Charlotte Home Seller Tips – How To Get Your Home Sold Quickly!
Tips to Selling Your Charlotte Home for Sale Quickly--In Any Market In a booming real estate market, a house, which does not sell in a month, is considered to have a major problem. However, in a slower-selling market, a Charlotte home may take as long as 6 months to one year to sell. The slowing that we have witnessed in recent years, has shaped a lot of uncertainty in the real estate market. In fact, I was referred a buyer from a past client today and the buyer was absolutely shocked to hear that our Charlotte real estate market was showing major signs of recovery! Interest rates have … Continue reading...
Charlotte Home Seller Tips | Why Buyers DON’T Want Fixer Uppers!
Is Your Home a Fixer-Upper Or Is It Move-In ready? Today’s home buyers may be the handiest of handymen or women but, Charlotte home buyers are thinking with their purses now more than ever. No, they’re not thinking of ‘low-balling’ sellers! They’re planning ahead. At this time, it is possible to find a mortgage loan that carries with it, a sub-3% interest rate. So, buyers are thinking about the cash remaining on-hand after they Close on the purchase of their home. Would they rather wrap up all of their home costs in one lump payment--their mortgage? Or, would they want to purchase a … Continue reading...
5 Tips for Selling Your Home in Charlotte in 2013
Charlotte Home Seller Tips | 5 Tips for Selling Your Home in Charlotte in 2013 Are you thinking of selling your Charlotte area home...and make a profit? Well, you’re not alone! It is the desire of every real estate investor/homeowner to make a profit from the sale of his or her property. If you have a home in Charlotte that you're thinking of selling, consider these tips to help you achieve your goal. Are you selling at the right time? Historically, the market value of a home in Charlotte is higher during the spring season because there are more Charlotte home buyers who are preparing to … Continue reading...