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charlotte real estate: Diverting your house from the Road to Perdition - 10/19/11 09:15 PM
"You can steal my house when you pry my cold dead fingers from it".

Personally, here in Charlotte, I would lighten-up and react with a different approach when selling a property.
Let's start with some calm and informative conversation.
First : Buyers can't steal your house unless you let them. A good agent will always be your shield.
Second: Selling your house is not a Civil War re-enactment exercise. YES, there may be insulting low-ball offers. But remember ...they still want YOUR HOUSE. Again, let your agent get in front of you.
RULE: Don't throw the baby out with the … (0 comments)

charlotte real estate: Are you Sirius ? When the Dog Days of Summer Wags your customer's tail - 08/09/11 08:17 PM
 
Ok... here we go again this year ... The Dog Days of Summer are upon us. Welcome all serious home buyers and serious home sellers !  Charlotte IS HOT ! (again) Sirius is shining BRIGHT upon us
And time for all of us to get serious, The season of the move is rapidly closing. Those who had a bad calender, have become awake to find the picken's more slim than the bounty of spring break.
Deals have gone by in the home buying market.
To describe this season as Homer in the Illiad did:
"Sirius rises late in the dark, … (2 comments)

charlotte real estate: Real Estate-Not YOUR Ordinary Box of Chocolates-You SHOULD Know What You Get! - 07/06/11 08:48 PM
REO, Short-Sale, Foreclosure, and drop dead/bottom-line price. Fun for buyers!
Here in Charlotte we have all the above..... and more...
Is there any other term that defines how buyers are searching?
My last call from a prospective buyer today was this:
" I want a deal and don't want to over-pay for my next home"
I have a comment to all buyers in this market -
I hear you.
So, here is the starting point:
What Do You want To Buy? The Barn door is wide open and the world is your oyster....to a degree.
Smart buyers know that many "bargains" … (3 comments)

charlotte real estate: Welcome and we have hardly any rats here in Charlotte. A Nearly Rat-Free Community - 03/14/11 07:55 PM
As the word "Rats" has connotations to speech used in the past, I can say with vigor that we have hardly any rats here in Charlotte. In fact, we are a clean and friendly city waiting for your viewing and arrival.
If you like rATS, THIS CITY WILL DISAPPOINT YOU.
  Below is a rat -free video of our area.
We really have fun here, and wish you would stop by and perchance Find a place to call home.
Check-out our web-site too. Our job is to help you smile about our area and assist where we can.
Hey ! … (4 comments)

charlotte real estate: THE NON-SEXY LISTING. ....as seen in our local listing service - 03/02/11 05:58 PM
Somehow these lines from our local listing service raise the hairs on the back of my neck.
See if this rings true for you...
This is near the bottom of the listing....
Remarks:Pre-Foreclosure.TWO LIVING AREAS, Great for multi-generational/extended families. 6 Bedrooms, nice layout & amenities. Community has alot to offer and great location.Seller has 1 loan. Offer must be submitted to become short sale. Sounds good until...   Agent Remarks:Seller occupied, not allowing showings, no sign. Short Sale. Fax offer to :xxx-xxx-xxxx get this...and 1 drive-by picture of the front of the house....... Marketing with a twist. How do they get … (4 comments)

charlotte real estate: Looks Like A Date ! Charlotte and the Democratic Party have plans - 02/01/11 07:44 PM
Charlotte will host the 2012 Democratic Presidential Convention.
Abuzz is the word on our streets. Many are blinking.
We have no idea what's in store for us here in Charlotte, other than they are coming.
The preparations are probably already beginning.
This places Charlotte in the lime-light and will definitely reflect well on our entire state.
Perhaps we will see politicians taking political laps at the Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Or shooting the rapids at the National Whitewater Center.

Carolina Pulled Pork will be served as well as fried pickles.
The Bankers here will draw interest from this … (10 comments)

charlotte real estate: When Searching for Charlotte Homes for Sale, Remember that it's nice to have a guide - 12/29/10 06:26 PM
Charlotte has a couple of great homes for sale that might be obscured to the untrained eye. Fortunately, once there, you'll know it when you you see it, as homes sell themselves.

 
Why settle for blind online viewing, when you can get a 20 year pro that knows. Never suppose more than you know....Confusion clouds reality. (Spartacus)
Going into the cold without a solid known guide,  gives one money to burn.
 
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charlotte real estate: Professions that encourage stealing. We Have a few here in Charlotte - 12/21/10 09:45 PM
First, Stealing is a relative term.
It's perfectly fine to Steal in Baseball. "The runner stole second base !"
It's not good to Steal from a bank (your could get shot)
But it is good to steel yourself from danger.
And here is the punch line - Never think you can steal a home...Bad mindset.
Think in terms that you can win a home based on the offer given.
Because, I work with winners rather than those who steal, I can sleep at night.
Remember, Stealing is a relative term.
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charlotte real estate: Nightmare on Elm Street - This is very Scary - 10/29/10 08:31 PM
Ever have one of those dreams where you keep falling and just before you reach the ground you wake-up ?
Well, if you are selling your house in this market ...It's time to wake up !
Stop sleeping with the"Ghost of Values Past" 
The Nightmare on Elm Street will continue if you linger with an over-blown listing price.
If you want a second opinion,
(just as you would a doctor's),
order an appraisal on your home.
This reality based method of home valuation gives sellers a gauge on where they stand outside of a Market Analysis from the listing agent. … (23 comments)

charlotte real estate: PLEASE-PLEASE-PLEASE----BAN Cheerleaders from Real Estate - 10/19/10 09:53 PM
Why there should be no cheerleaders in real estate.
There are 2 teams:
The Buyer Team
and The Seller Team.
Each wants to score a Touchdown.
The conundrum is that one needs the other.
There has to be a level of cooperation for a score to occur.
So, where are the cheerleaders during this process?
Muzzled (I wish).
It is because when you overly razz the other team you find nobody scores.
I have seen transactions disintegrate for the most ridiculous reasons, when ultimately they both wanted the transaction to conclude amicably. … (14 comments)

charlotte real estate: I'm Good enough, I'm Smart enough, And Doggone it, people like me... Are you a Stuart Small(e)y Agent ? - 09/27/10 07:44 PM
I'm Good enough, I'm Smart enough, And Doggone it, people like me... Are you a Stuart Small(e)y Agent ?
Credit to the movie Stuart Smalley and the affirmation lines that begin this post. Many Charlotte Homes for Sale begin with this credo.
I'm just saying: We all have our internal motivations. My thoughts are:  Did I sell enough, Did I make enough money, and Does my wife still like me? But I digress... The conundrum continues...
The facts are:  If you don't have an online presence that dominates, you either have a trust fund, or you were hit by a car … (16 comments)

charlotte real estate: Barcamp Charlotte...Best Powerpoint Presentation EVER!!! Check it out! - 06/11/10 11:04 PM
Barcamp Charlotte...Fun, Smart People, and Great Social Networking. Well Done !
Yes, I failed on getting a ton of pics. As a matter of fact , I got only one, but it's a classic. Best Improvised PowerPoint Presentation.

Cheers to Steve Schwartz for an entertaining improvised presentation.
The rest of the wonderful presentations were excellent. Steve had the only technical glitch, but his presentation was even better without PowerPoint.
Video is now King on social networking. Guess I have to follow this post with a video post.
Perhaps Google will come out with SEO on audio embedded.
Cheers to … (9 comments)

charlotte real estate: Olde Providence Homes-Charlotte Real Estate in Olde Providence - 05/15/10 05:43 PM
 Here you'll find Olde Providence homes for sale, area home links and the housing market report for Charlotte real estate sales in Olde Providence. Sold prices are provided by the Carolina MLS using home sales that occurred between January 1-April 25, 2010 and going back to review the same time span through 2008. These numbers are all based on the market averages for Olde Providence real estate in the SouthPark section of Charlotte.Olde Providence Housing Market Report: January 1-April 25, 2010:
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charlotte real estate: Raintree Homes-Charlotte - 05/05/10 04:04 PM
Raintree homes for sale, area home links and the housing market report for Charlotte real estate for sale in Raintree. Information was provided by the Carolina MLS using home sales that took place between January 1-April 15, 2010 and going back to review the same time span for the past three years. These numbers are all based on the market averages for Raintree real estate in Southeast Charlotte. Raintree Housing Market Report: January 1-April 15, 2010:
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charlotte real estate: Homes in Willowmere-Charlotte - 05/05/10 04:04 PM
Willowmere homes for sale, area home links and the housing market report for Charlotte real estate for sale in Willowmere. Information was provided by the Carolina MLS using home sales that took place between January 1-April 15, 2010 and going back to review the same time span for the past three years. These numbers are all based on the market averages for Willowmere real estate in Southeast Charlotte. Willowmere Housing Market Report: January 1-April 15, 2010:
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charlotte real estate: Homes in Sardis Pointe-Charlotte - 05/05/10 04:03 PM
Sardis Pointe homes for sale, area home links and the housing market report for Charlotte real estate for sale in Sardis Pointe. Information was provided by the Carolina MLS using home sales that took place between January 1-April 15, 2010 and going back to review the same time span for the past three years. These numbers are all based on the market averages for Sardis Pointe real estate in Southeast Charlotte. Sardis Pointe Housing Market Report: January 1-April 15, 2010:
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charlotte real estate: Crofton Homes-Charlotte - 05/05/10 04:02 PM
Crofton homes for sale, area home links and the housing market report for Charlotte real estate for sale in Crofton. Information was provided by the Carolina MLS using home sales that took place between January 1-April 15, 2010 and going back to review the same time span for the past three years. These numbers are all based on the market averages for Crofton real estate in Southeast Charlotte. Crofton Housing Market Report: January 1-April 15, 2010:
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charlotte real estate: Alexander Hall homes in Charlotte - 05/05/10 04:01 PM
Here you’ll find Alexander Hall homes for sale, area home links and the housing market report for Charlotte real estate for sale in Alexander Hall. Information was provided by the Carolina MLS using home sales that took place between January 1-April 15, 2010 and going back to review the same time span for the past three years. These numbers are all based on the market averages for Alexander Hall real estate in Southeast Charlotte. Alexander Hall Housing Market Report: January 1-April 15, 2010:
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charlotte real estate: Oxford Hunt Homes in Charlotte - 05/05/10 04:01 PM
Oxford Hunt homes for sale, area home links and the housing market report for Charlotte real estate for sale in Oxford Hunt. Information was provided by the Carolina MLS using home sales that took place between January 1-April 15, 2010 and going back to review the same time span for the past three years. These numbers are all based on the market averages for Oxford Hunt real estate in Southeast Charlotte. Oxford Hunt Housing Market Report: January 1-April 15, 2010:
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charlotte real estate: Homes in Coachman Ridge-Charlotte - 05/05/10 04:00 PM
Coachman Ridge homes for sale, area home links and the housing market report for Charlotte real estate for sale in Coachman Ridge. Information was provided by the Carolina MLS using home sales that took place between January 1-April 15, 2010 and going back to review the same time span for the past three years. These numbers are all based on the market averages for Coachman Ridge real estate in Southeast Charlotte. Coachman Ridge Housing Market Report: January 1-April 15, 2010:
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