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Charlotte NC Sellers - Ignore Market Conditions at Your Own Risk!
December 20, 2008
When it comes to real estate in Charlotte NC, market conditions are determined by buyers. The level and amount of real estate buyer traffic and activity in Charlotte NC neighborhoods and price ranges is set by the able, willing, and ready buyers who are purchasing available real estate listings. Nowhere in that explanation was there any mention of sellers controlling real estate market conditions. That’s because sellers don’t control market conditions. So, if you are considering... Read more →
Opportunities and Challenges in Charlotte NC Real Estate
December 17, 2008
There are always challenges and opportunities for buyers and sellers of real estate in Charlotte NC. What those opportunities and challenges are just depends on current real estate market trends and conditions. Opportunities right now for BUYERS of real estate in Charlotte NC: 1. Inventory levels mean more homes that may meet your needs and multiple options in several neighborhoods that appeal to you 2. Motivated (and serious)... Read more →
Benefits of a Pre-Listing Home Inspection for Real Estate In Charlotte NC
December 4, 2008
There are benefits to having a home inspection done before real estate in Charlotte NC hits the market. While it may seem strange or counterintuitive to have a home inspection done before the property is listed, it can actually be a powerful tool to set your Charlotte NC home apart from the competition. So what exactly are the benefitsof having a pre-listing home inspection done for real estate in Charlotte NC? 1. Show buyers that you’re not trying to hide anything and you’ve... Read more →
What Is A “Comparable” In Charlotte NC Real Estate?
November 20, 2008
What is a “comparable” in Charlotte NC real estate? Comparable real estate sales are the basis for determining realistic market value. Real estate market value for Charlotte NC homes is set by what buyers would realistically be willing to pay for a house. Recent comparable sales are the indicators of what buyers are willing to pay but not every recent sale in your neighborhood is a valid comparable. Comparable sales for your house are: -Similar in style, A ranch cannot... Read more →
Days On Market - Not Just A Number
November 13, 2008
For Charlotte NC real estate, what are the true “days on market” for Charlotte NC homes for sale? Days on market is a measure of how long a given listing has been on the market but finding the true days on market for Charlotte NC real estate isn’t as simple as finding out when the listing date was. When a listing is withdrawn or expired and then re-listed the days on market counter gets reset. That’s right, a house that’s spent 180 days on the market without... Read more →
5 Things That Have Nothing To Do With What Your Home Is Worth
November 3, 2008
What any given home in Charlotte NC is worth involves many factors: location, condition, layout/style, neighborhood, amount of living space, amenities. Finally and most importantly, recent sales of similar nearby homes adjusted in comparison to your home. That being said, there are also some things that are not involved in analyzing a home’s current value. 5 Things That Have Nothing To Do With What Your Home Is Worth: 1. What you paid for it - The price... Read more →
Dual Agency Is A Can Of Worms!!!
October 30, 2008
In NC, real estate agents can work exclusively for a buyer, for a seller, or they can represent both buyer and seller at the same time which is called dual agency. Representing both buyer and seller is a can of worms and can get extremely messy. Equal loyalty to two parties in the same transaction is (in my opinion) impossible. Personally, I’d rather work exclusively for a buyer or exclusively for a seller, that way there’s no question where my loyalty and allegiance is and whose best... Read more →
An Effective Odor Eliminator For The Home
October 22, 2008
Whether it’s eliminating odors or just freshening up fabric and air in the home, air fresheners and scents are big business. A lot of the products I’ve used (and smelled while showing homes to buyers) tend to smell overpowering and scream that something’s being masked. I recently found Fresh Waveproducts while at Sur La Table (a kitchen store located in South Park Mall in Charlotte NC). Just during the time I was in the store three different shoppers were around the Fresh Wave... Read more →
Show Off The Countertops, Not “Clutter-tops”
October 21, 2008
When preparing your Charlotte NC home for sale (or when your home is on the market) each and every countertop in the house deserves special attention. Counters seem to have an uncanny ability to magnetically draw things to them. Really, sometimes it seems like they give off an invisible pull that various household items just can’t resist. Stuff just seems to find its way onto those counters. It’s a conscious effort to keep them clutter-free and I’ll admit some days I’m a better... Read more →
The Front Entry of Your Home Does Make an Impression on Charlotte NC Buyers
October 15, 2008
The front entryway of your home can make a powerful impression on buyers so it cannot be overlooked. Ways to Turn Off Charlotte NC Home Buyers includes some examples of “what not to do” with the front entryway of your home. Many people don’t routinely enter their home through the front door (garages, side doors are sometimes more convenient) and the main use of the front door is for guests. If you don’t regularly use the front door the time to take a look and freshen it up is... Read more →
