Linda Jandura, Helping You Move in Raleigh Cary & Apex North Carolina

Like new Low Maintenance ranch in Garner NC- 55+ community

Sat, 11 May 2013 07:33:23 -0700

308 Easy Wind Lane, Garner, North Carolina

Spotless and gently lived in, this ranch home has upgrades galore! Hardwood floors, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, tile backsplash and much more.

All bedrooms are on the 1st floor. 2nd floor bonus room with full bath is great for when the family visits. Home backs to wooded area for privacy.

The Village at Aversboro is a 55+ community close to Lake Benson, parks, shopping and easy access to Raleigh & highways.

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Linda Jandura is a North Carolina Residential Real Estate Specialist that can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of homes in the Raleigh Cary Metro area, or any place else in the country by connecting you with a relocation professional in your destination of choice.

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Wake County North Carolina February 2013 Rankings

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 07:02:01 -0800

Raleigh Wake County Rankings February 2013

Did you know that the Raleigh North Carolina area is currently ranked as the #1 city for biggest gains in HOME SALES for 2012? How about that it's the #1 Family Friendly City in the US? Or that it's the #1 metro area for largest share of college grads?

According to the latest report from the Wake County Economic Development, these are just a few of the latest #1 spots that the Raleigh Cary Apex area is boasting.

For a list of all the other statistics, download this flyer at Wake County Economic Development latest rankings

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Cary Apex Raleigh North Carolina buyers are not looking for a cave!

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 14:14:03 -0800

It's been a busy month here in the Cary Apex Raleigh area of North Carolina. I've been showing buyers quite a few houses lately. Even though we live in the South, January can still be a gloomy time of the year. And when it's raining out houses can look dark and uninviting inside.

Don't make buyers feel like they're entering a cave!

If you're selling your home it's always a good idea to OPEN the blinds and curtains, and turn on the lights. The buyers do not want to feel like they're entering a cave! The extra few cents that it will cost you to leave the lights on when you have a showing will be more than made up for in the sale price of the home and the shorter time on market.

I showed 18 homes to a lovely couple this past week and the 4 homes that made the top of the list were all bright and airy. There were several homes where I had to spend my time going around opening the blinds, turning on some lights, then closing them all again. NONE of these homes were on the favorite list.

If you'd like to know more about what it takes to sell a home, click here or email me I'll send you my quick tips for getting your house ready to market.

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Knightdale North Carolina Ranch Home- $112,500!

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 07:42:41 -0800

3br 2 bath Ranch House in Knightdale NC

Amazing location close to all the new shopping and 540.

This charming ranch has a new stove and dishwasher, fenced yard, deck and fireplace. Interior freshly painted.
Visual tour of 207 Indian Spring Dr., Knightdale

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The TOP 5 TRICKS TO AVOID when BUYING a Home This Halloween

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 06:00:59 -0700

Some great tips on buying a home from my friend Scott in NH. As a full time agent with 10 years of experience, I know the Cary, Apex, Raleigh market well. If you have any questions or would like more info, give me a call!

Via Scott Godzyk, One of Manchester NH's Leading Agents (Godzyk Real Estate Services):

With Halloween right around the corner, do not fall for these tricks that could hurt you when Buying a Home. With a few good choices by Home Owners you can receive the TREAT of a quick homes sale at the best obtainable price.

When choosing someone to assist you in buying a home, many buyers rush into the process by hiring the first or biggest agent only to be disappointed.

As a Home Buyer you have to know you have choices.

The TOP 5 TRICKS TO AVOID when Buying a Home.

1. CHOOSING THE WRONG AGENT TO HELP YOU BUY A HOME: The FIRST STEP in the BUYING PROCESS is Hiring an agent to assist you. All agents are not created equal so your choice in agents is one of the most important steps. You will want to hire a BUYER BROKER who is FULL TIME and WELL EXPERIENCED in the area you are looking. You can usually hire a buyer broker at no cost to you, they get paid their commission from the fee advertised in MLS by the listing agent and paid at closing. This way they can get the information for you and you will have someone assisting you through each step of the buying process.

2. AVOID LOOKING AT HOMES WITHOUT GETTING PRE-QUALIFIED:
Meet with a local and trusted mortgage broker, they can pre-qualify you at no cost, they will look at your credit plus your financial and let you know if there are any mortgages that you may quailify for.

3. LOOK AT HOMES THE RIGHT WAY: After you have found a full time local agent to work with, you got pre-qualified and now you have the price range you should be looking in. You should by now have decided what town/city you are interested in and what neighborhoods you like or do not like. My best tip is to act quickly when needed, area's such as Manchester are experiencing a decrease in listings and an increase of sales. Homes coming on the market are often out under contract very quickly.

4. MAKING AN OFFER: Now that you have found your dream Home, you are ready to make an offer. In a market such as ours with a decrease of homes on the market and an increase of sales, you want to make the best offer possible. You need to assess what the home is worth in todays market and subtract for any needed repairs. Never make an offer using a specific percentage off an asking price as the price may already be well below market value, at market value or priced way too high. If there are other offers submitted you may only have 1 shot to make your best offer to get this home.Lastly note that sellers hate offers with contingencies, stregthen your offer by only including a 7 day home inspection and a mortgage contingency.

5. NOT BEING READY TO CLOSE: After you have found your home, your offer was accepted, your home inspection passed and your mortgage was approved, now you are ready to close the sale. The most common delay that occurs leading up to the closing is getting your mortgage approval. Keep a close eye on the mortgage contingency date on your contract, if you are not getting your approval and the date is coming up, ask for an extension in writing from the seller. Once you get your clear to close, you should have a date set up (usually 24 hours before closing) to walk through the house before closing. The key is if the seller will not be out until just prior to closing, make your walk through just before closing.

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If you need to sell your home and you owe more than your house is worth, i may be able to help. I specialize in working with home owners to get your home sold. There are many options such as a short sale which may be able to help you.

Please try and avoid out of state or out of town agents and companies that make "out of this world promises". We are local agents with experience who never charge any up front fees. WE GET RESULTS!!!

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If you need to sell your home and you owe more than your house is worth, I may be able to help. I specialize in options such as a short sale which often allows a sale at no additional cost to you. We stand by you through every step in selling your home. We are local agents with experience who GET RESULTS!!!

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Buying and Flipping in the Raleigh North Carolina Area

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 06:15:52 -0700

“Buying and Flipping” a house in the Raleigh North Carolina area

One of the prime ways to tell that the real estate market in the Raleigh Cary Apex area is picking up is the reemergence of investors In particular I’m seeing many out of town investors that don't know the area or the market. Many people hear that Raleigh and Cary are great places to live with a low crime rate and reasonable priced housing and that's true! It's a good place to invest in a home.

However, is it a good place to buy a home cheap, do a little paint and clean up, and then flip it in a few months and make a huge profit?

I recently had an investor from out of state who wanted me to help him do just that.

First of all, as I tell ALL of my buyers, you can't buy a house on the Internet! Pictures don't always tell the true story. And in most foreclosure cases, they don't tell 90% of the story!

For instance, I showed a foreclosure home recently to a nice couple. The house looked relatively okay, just needing some carpet, cleaning,,etc. from the pictures on the web. However, when we arrived at the home, there was a blue tarp over the roof and many branches down. The bedroom ceiling was moldy from the rain coming in the hole in the roof. Worse, there was a lot of rodent droppings all over as well as bat dung. Of course this can't be seen on the Internet. That house was a hazardous waste at any price!

If you are seriously considering investing in the area I feel that it's really a necessity to plan a visit to the area. You need to be able to drive around the area and learn where and what you want to invest in.

When you do find a potential house to buy, don't expect that the bank or the seller is going to accept an offer that is 50- 70% of the list price, or less! The bank knows the condition that the home is in, what is needed to repair the home, and has priced the home accordingly.

This is a recent comparable summary report showing what Foreclosures sold at compared to the list price:

As you can see, the average sale to list price is 96% of the list price, with the lowest SP/LP being 87% and many others sold at 100% or more of the list price, indicating there were probably multiple bids.

Investors know that you make your money on the buy end. You can't make that much money on the buy end for a quick flip in most cases because the banks won't lower the prices that much. The bank will know how much it costs to fix it and what the value will be after the repairs.

The best way right now to make money here appears to be with investing in homes to rent out. Rents are increasing nicely! We still have a growing population and many people moving here want to rent for a year or so instead of buying right away. Or they don't have the credit to buy a house, but have a job and can pay the rent with no problem

As a Realtor, I would love to help you buy many houses and then sell them for you if buying and flipping would work! But I want to be honest with you and help you in the best way I can for the future. I will tell you what the house should be worth compared to other homes in the area. If you can do the repairs for less than the difference, than the home might work. But if it will take the difference in money to fix it, you won’t make much of a profit.

When you want to come down for a visit, let me know and I'll be glad to meet with you and show you any homes.

And if you’re here in North Carolina now and are interested in investing, give me a call! I’ll be glad to help.

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The Top Do’s & Don’ts When Selling Your Home

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 05:53:35 -0700

Great advice from my friend Kristine in NJ about how important it is to stage a home! If you're in North Carolina and are thinking of selling your home, give me a call, text, or email and I'll help you get your home ready to get the most money on your sale

Via Kristine Ginsberg Morris County, NJ Stager (Morris County, NJ: Elite Staging and Redesign, LLC):

The Top Do’s and Don’ts When Selling Your Home

As a Morris County, NJ Home Stager there are universal do’s and don’ts when it comes to selling your home. Let’s cut right to the chase…

Selling Don’ts

1. Think you know more than your Realtor and insist on listing your home over what your Realtor advises. They are the experts and know the market. This is the most important “don’t” when selling your home, bar none!

2. Clean your home by cramming all your junk into every conceivable storage space. It’s a given that buyers will look in your closets, cabinets, basement and garage. If your storage areas are crammed with “stuff”, you’re sending a flag that their “stuff” won’t fit either.

3. Wait until a few days before your open house to discard or store unnecessary furniture, personal collections and family photos. Rent PODS – the newest, fastest growing self-storage units, or call on family to store the things you don’t absolutely need. This serves two purposes: you’ll have far less to do once you sell and showcase the room’s square footage.

4. Assume buyers are going to take on your deferred maintenance like broken doorbells, leaky faucets, chipped molding, running toilettes and/or torn screens. Buyers want turnkey homes. Moreover, you don’t want to give them instant negatives when they walk in the door.

5. Fill your home with Glad Plugins and similar products. It’s akin to spraying perfume in lieu of a shower - it doesn’t work and buyers suspect your trying to mask unpleasant odors. Clean is the only smell everyone loves!

6. Assume buyers are pet lovers – many are not and some are allergic to cats and dogs. During showings and open houses, temporarily take pets and all trances of them out of the home. Yes, this is a hassle, I know, but it’s temporary and your goal is to sell quickly.

7. Neglect curb appeal – it’s buyer’s first impression of your home in person and on MLS (where 90% of buyer’s start their home search). Hire a landscaping company or do it yourself. Don’t forget to trim hedges, add fresh mulch and blow debris clear from walkways, porch and driveway.

Selling Do’s

1. Find a reputable, seasoned Realtor and let them price your home based on their research, knowledge and comparable comps. Did you know that 85% of people think their home is worth more than it is?! Defer to your Realtor and trust that they understand the market and are experts at pricing homes!

2. Throw out any outdated, dusty floral arrangements and flower swags that went out with the eighties. Replace them with real plants, or buy high quality silk arrangements that will pass for the real thing – just not at the dollar store!

3. Paint the interior of your home in neutral colors. Nothing cleans and brightens up a home more than a fresh coat of paint. Moreover, it yields the biggest bang for your buck with a staggering 150% return on investment. Consult a NJ home stager for the most popular neutral wall colors that have mass appeal.

4. Have your rugs shampooed so they are clean and odor free. You can rent carpet cleaners at most grocery stores or hire a carpet cleaning company. While you’re at it, open all your windows and air out your home every few days.

5. Give every room a purpose taking the guess work out for buyers. If you’re selling your home as a 4 bedroom, but have been using one of the rooms as an office/home gym, return it to a bedroom. If you have a small room with no closet, make that room an office.

6. Make your master bedroom non-gender specific. Invest in neutral bedding and add some decorative pillows. Look at high-end hotels. They are designed to appeal to the masses. Grandma’s homemade afghan isn’t going to cut it!

7. Invest in a home staging consultation. Home stagers are experts on preparing your home for the market. They understand and can implement all the necessary changes that will give your home that competitive edge it needs in today’s market.

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You have 90 seconds to make a great first impression once your home goes on the market. Consult a Morris County professional home stager serving Union, Essex, Sussex Counties for that competitive edge so your home stands out from the competition, selling faster and for top dollar!

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Shows like a model! Wake Forest 3 Br, 2.5 bath- Heath Ridge No HOA dues!

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 11:04:56 -0700

812 Old Magnolia Lane
Wake Forest, NC 27587
Wake Forest 3bedroom Home for sale

Price	:	$186,000
Bedrooms	:	3
Bathrooms	:	2.5
Square Foot	:	1,736
Lot Size	:	10,454 sq.ft.
Community	:	Heath Ridge
County	:	Wake
Property Type	:	Single Family Home
Year Built	:	1999
MLS Number	:	1838538

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Property Description

Light, bright airy! Gorgeous home is newly painted and ready for you to move in. Living rm has new carpet, gas fireplace. Gleaming Hardwood floors in foyer, kitchen an dining room just refinished.

Owner's suite has walk in closet, spacious bath & garden tub. This home is ideally located within walking distance to town of Wake Forest, Kiwanis Park, & Library.

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Cary, NC 27511

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Downtown Raleigh Five Points Bungalow! Charming Vintage Details

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 06:54:48 -0700

312 Bickett Boulevard
Raleigh, NC 27606
Detached, Bungalow - Raleigh, NC

Price	:	$259,500
Bedrooms	:	2
Bathrooms	:	1
Square Foot	:	1,010
Lot Size	:	6,098 sq.ft.
Community	:	Five Points
County	:	Wake
Property Type	:	Single Family Home
Year Built	:	1942
MLS Number	:	1839691

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Property Description

$5000 in Closing Costs/ Remodeling allowance ! FIVE POINTS charmer! Original hardwood floors thoughout! Bright airy sunroom welcomes you. Open living room has beautiful fireplace, door to back porch. Vintage details abound throughout home. Double lot porvides a lot of space in backyard for gardening, play or possible expansion. Walk to neighborhood Mini Park. Wonderful Opportunity in Beautiful neighborhood.

Property Features

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Linda Jandura
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Cary, NC 27511

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Wake Forest NC 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath + Bonus In Heath Ridge

Wed, 30 May 2012 07:37:35 -0700

$188,000 - Wake Forest NC 3 Bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths + Bonus Rm! Nice Yard

Location: Heath Ridge

Light, bright & airy! Gorgeous home is newly painted and ready for you to move in. New carpet in living room. Gleaming Hardwood Floors in foyer, kitchen, dining room have just been refinished.

Owner's suite has walk in closet, spacious bath & garden tub. Enjoy the lovely backyard on your deckThis home is ideally located within walking distance to Kiwanis park, playground & library. No HOA Dues!

Contact Information

Linda Jandura

919.621.1691

Pricing

Price: $188,000

Property Location

812 Old Magnolia Lane

Wake Forest, NC 27587

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Features

Bedrooms: 3	Bathrooms: 2.5
Year Built: 1999	Subdivision: Heath Ridge
Lot Size: .24	Garage Size: 2
School District: Wake County	Square Footage: 1736
Agent Name: Linda Jandura	Broker: Raleigh Cary Realty
MLS #: 1838538

Attributes

Appliances

Range/Oven
Full Refrigerator
Washer/Dryer
Dishwasher
Sink Disposal
Microwave

Interior Amenities

Fireplace
Hardwood Floors
Attic

Exterior Amenities

Grass Lawn

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Rocking Chair Front Porch
Spacious Back yard
View from entrance
Dining Room
Living Room has fireplace
Dining rm view to kitchen
Bright sunny kitchen
Nice Owners Suite

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Cary Raleigh North Carolina Townhomes - An ideal situation for many situations!

Tue, 22 May 2012 07:16:16 -0700

Cary Raleigh Apex North Carolina Townhouses for sale

Buying instead of renting? Downsizing? Moving out? Looking for low maintenance living? There can be a lot of different reasons that people are thinking of living in a townhouse here in the Cary Raleigh area of North Carolina

Maybe it's your first home. You don't need a big house, but you'd like low maintenance and it's time to move out of Mom & Dad's place. Or you been renting and with interest rates so low, it's a great time to buy a house!

Maybe your marital situation has changed. Splitting up a household can be tough, but if you find a smaller place to live with low maintenance, life will become easier soon.

Maybe you're downsizing. It may be hard to think about giving up the home you've lived in for years. However, with utility costs rising, higher taxes to be paid, not to mention the lawn work and maintenance of the large house, wouldn't it be nice to live in a new house where someone else takes care of the yard?

If you're thinking about moving to a townhouse, or any home in the Cary Apex Raleigh area of North Carolina, I can help!

Just go to www.NCHomesfinder.com and use my superior home search.

I've just searched for all the townhomes currently available. Cary Raleigh area townhomes will show you homes in every price range currently on the market,

If you'd like my assistance in helping you find a home in the Apex Cary Raleigh Area of North Carolina, call or email me! I'll set up a search using your SPECIFIC requests and get you started !

Call me at 919-621-1691, or email me at Linda@lindajandura.com

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Sold! Cary North Carolina 4 BR home! Call for more today!

Sat, 05 May 2012 06:08:55 -0700

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Beautiful Curb Appeal	Vaulted ceiling in Living room	Bright & Airy Breakfast room
Granite countertops in Kitchen	Master bedroom	Bay window in Dining room
	Cary Ymca	Bond Lake park

Description

Beautiful freshly painted & landscaped home in one of Cary's most popular neighborhoods. Granite countertops, hdwd floors, surround sound speakers, screened porch,& private lot backing to woods are just a few of the features that make this home stand out.

Wait until you see the Master suite w/double trey ceiling,walk in closet, and luxurious spa/bath.

Neighborhood has salt water pool, tennis courts, clubhouse, walking trails!. MInutes to Bond Lake Park and Cary Ymca. This location can't be beat!

Features

Bedrooms:	4
Bathrooms:	2.5
Parking Spaces:	2
Year Built:	1994
Subdivision:	Oxxford Hunt
Lot Size:	.21
Garage Size:	2
School District:	Wake
Square Footage:	2190
Agent Name:	Linda Jandura
Broker:	Raleigh Cary Realty
MLS #:	1810367

Location

107 Chatsworth Cary NC 27613

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A home for every buyer - Country Living in Pittsboro North Carolina

Sat, 10 Mar 2012 17:49:37 -0800

While Cary NC and Apex NC may be rated as the top places to live, lowest crime, etc, not everyone wants the same kind of home or community.

Recently I helped one of my buyers find exactly what he was looking for. After looking for several weeks in Chapel Hill & Durham, we found this adorable ranch home on over an acre of land within 20 minutes of UNC at Chapel HIll. Located in the chamring town of Pittsboro, it sold for $128,500!

Are you looking for something different? Maybe a little land, or a large garage, or a historic home?

I specialize in listiening to my clients and looking for what they want. I understand that not everyone wants to live in the same suburban community. I'll do more listiening than talking so I show you homes that YOU want to see!

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10 REASONS NOT TO STAGE YOUR HOME

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:36:24 -0800

More great tips on why sellers NEED to stage and get the home ready for the buyers. The old excuse that "we''re living in it" means that you'll still be living in it months from now.

Via Janet Jones, Kihei, Maui, Hawaii Home Staging/Interior Redesign (Just Your Style Interiors, LLC):

1. We want to test the market for 90 days. And on the 91st day? Price reduction--and 90 days worth of potential buyers who have already eliminated your property.

2. It costs too much money. I have never seen a home where the staging costs would have exceeded the first price reduction. And that doesn't even factor in the monthly carrying cost of the home.

3. We can't stage the house, we're living in it. One common misconception is that staging is only for vacant homes. Every home/condo can be staged, and you can actually live in it after staging.

4. We didn't have to stage any of the other properties we sold over the years. Yes, once upon a time you could generate three offers by 5 p.m. on the same day your Realtor put the For Sale sign in your yard. Not now. Buyers are picky and they have a lot of homes to choose from.

5. Everyone loves our house so buyers will love it, too. What you, your friends and relatives love about your house may not be what today's buyer wants. Sellers are often baffled by the feedback they get after showings--amazed that buyers have found things they don't like about the property.

6. We can clean the carpets and declutter without someone telling us how. Yes, you can (and should) do this, but it is a tiny piece of staging. Do you know what separates "clutter" from "asset"? And what about all the other things that staging encompasses, like traffic flows, highlighting architectural features, updating, and appealing to your target market?

7. We have no desire to remove/change our _______________ (wallpaper/mirrored tile/gold faucets/paneling/dated light fixtures . . .). And neither do buyers. Better to keep your home or be ready to sell at a deep discount.

8. The view alone will sell this place. Then why many months later are these great view homes/condos still on the market? Could it be that buyers want something to go with the view--like a comfortable, move-in ready home?

9. We would rather let the buyers makes their own paint/flooring choices. And that equals a price reduction. If buyers do make an offer on your home they will double or triple the cost of these items and reflect that in their discounted offer price--which includes a deduction for the inconvenience.

10. Our home is professionally decorated. A professionally decorated home is tailored to the owner's particular needs. Does it work for the new buyer's needs? You could see #1 above . . . .

These are all great reasons--

for price reductions

for extended time on the market

for buyers not coming to look at your home

for buyers not coming back for a second look

There are dozens of reasons not to stage, but only one good reason to stage--getting your home sold faster for the highest possible price. Staging is preparing your home for sale and creating a home that buyers want to buy. If you want to be in the best competitive position in this market today, consult with a professional home stager before listing your property for sale.

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Ten things to remove before listing...

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:33:18 -0800

More Excellent (and easy!) advice about decluttering and cleaning your home before you list it. I've been showing a lot of homes in the past few months. Believe me, when a home owner has not done these simple things, as much as my buyers think they can look past it, that house never gets on the list of top favorites.

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Via Lindsey Hasford (Coldwell Banker Vision):

Everyone has heard rumors of de-cluttering when it's time to sell your home. But, what does that really mean? Before going hog wild and moving out... here's a few of the most important things to consider removing before you list your home for sale.

10. Personal photos. I don't always recommend removing photos of the 'family' but if you have hallways filled with photos or photos on every end table it is probably necessary. Buyers really DO get distracted by them. They will take them all in as they walk down the hall. Not only do they take away from the home, but it's really disturbing when a buyer is excited to 'know' the sellers. And, the buyers do look at them.

9. Bills and personal papers. I understand that you cannot remove these document from the home all together, but please take the time to organize them, box them up and put them out of sight. If you have bills laying out on the counter or kitchen table it's like an invitation for the buyers to 'peek' at them. Believe me - I discourage it - but it still happens. And as a seller you just don't want to leave the temptation behind.

8. Money. I would love to say that every buyer (and Realtor) going through every home is honest, but I really don't want to test those waters. If you have cash, cash boxes or coin jars sitting out in the open... put them away. It's just better for everyone if it's out of sight. As Realtors we do what we can to protect your home, but your help makes a difference!

7. Valuables. Jewelry, watches, valuable antiques.... anything that might be worth a bit of money that you wouldn't want to lose. Out of sight, out of mind. If buyers don't know they are there they won't think about it. I can't tell you how many homes I've been in where the jewelry is left on the dresser.... somehow it's uncomfortable. At least put it away.

6. Guns and ammo. I don't care if they are in a case or out laying around or under a bed. It's better if you just plain old remove them from the home prior to listing. For some reason they make buyers (in my experience) feel really insecure.

5. Shoes! If you have a pile of shoes at the door... ask yourself why. A pile of shoes gives a buyer two impressions. The first? That there isn't enough storage in your home. 2. That there are too many people living in the home. So, in order to avoid wondering on the part of the buyer... just put them away.

4. Medicine. Take it out. Don't store it on the counter. Don't store it in the cabinet. Don't store it in the bathroom. Remove it. There have been many complaints over the years of potential buyers 'stealing' the medicine out of the cabinets. I have never had it happen on my time clock, but to avoid any trouble it's best to simply remove it.

3. All things on your kitchen counter. Everything? Really? Yup. The cleaner you can leave the counter, the more buyers dream of being in there. Have you ever been in a cluttered kitchen? Does it feel inviting? How about a cleaned up kitchen? Does it make you wanna spend time there? Also, if you store things on the counter it gives the appearance that you do not have enough storage space.

2. No more junk drawers. Seriously. Clean 'em out. There is nothing more tacky than a potential buyer opening the cupboards and drawers and having things sticking out everywhere. Box up all the notes, pens, tacks, and odds and ends and put them away. Chances are you don't dig in the drawer often anyways.

1. Nothing but magnets.... and maybe not even that. Take a photo of your fridge, take everything off, wash the front (and side), and take another photo. It is really refreshing to walk into a home that has a clean fridge. The kids pictures are beautiful (believe me... my fridge is covered in them) but buyer's can't imagine their own children's drawing on there if it is covered with yours. And, the magnets... If they aren't decorative (and even then) they are generally more of a distraction to the room than a help. Consider it.

There are many more ways to declutter a home for sale... but these are some important things to consider. For more information on selling your home in Minnesota... give me a call.

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Budget Bathroom Staging: Before & After Photos

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:58:46 -0800

Another great example of what staging will do for a home! Kristine from NJ does a great job. If you're thinking of selling your home, I can help you get your home is great order too!

Via Kristine Ginsberg (Morris County, NJ: Elite Staging and Redesign, LLC):

Budget Bathroom Staging: Before & After Photos

We’ve all heard that kitchens and bathrooms sell homes…..but that doesn’t mean you have to do any renovations – you won’t get your money back. There is a much better alternative. You’d be amazed at what a little paint and added accessories can do to transform a bathroom all for under $50.00!

Painting is cheap! It’s the most cost effective way to clean and update a bathroom. Elite Staging and Redesign painted this bathroom in a cool blue/grey and added some accessories. It was easy, and yet the transformation is remarkable…

Before:

After:

Opposite View:

After:

Close-up:

After:

We added a litte storage space in this unused nook...

Contrary to popular belief, home staging is about working with what you have, spending the least amount of money while transforming a space. Great home stagers pride ourselves on being resourceful to keep the cost to the bare minimum while transforming your home for the market.

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You have 90 seconds to make a great first impression once your home goes on the market. Consult a Morris County professional home stager serving Union, Essex, Sussex Counties for that competitive edge so your home stands out from the competition, selling faster and for top dollar!

Elite Staging and Redesign offers home staging services to North Jersey homeowners, real estate agents, banks, builders, and investors in preparing homes to stand out in today’s real estate market. For a consultation on vacant staging, lived in homes or interior redesign projects call Elite Staging and Redesign.

We will use proven home staging techniques to create warm, inviting, updated spaces that will appeal to the masses. In today's competitive market, every home can use an edge. For a free home staging proposal, call us today at 201-602-2562.

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8 Reasons why your house won't sell!

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 09:26:51 -0800

My friend Alan May has updated this list of WHY YOUR HOUSE WON"T SELL.

I couldn't agree more with his reasons. I've run into too many houses lately where the seller is making the excuse that "I still live here". I'd like to respond (but I'm too polite to say so) is that you'll continue to live here as long as you don't clean it up.

If you want to sell your home, give me a call. I'll be happy to show you how I can market the home so that it does sell!

Via Alan May, Coldwell Banker Realtor® Evanston, Illinois Homes for Sale (Evanston Condos & Evanston Single Family Homes):

Karl Hess was good enough to remind me that it's been more than a year since I published my perennial favourite blog. So I'm republishing, and updating it now... and thus far, each year I've been able to add a reason.

Back in August of 2009, I published a post called 6 Reasons why your house won't sell. It garnered an unbelievable (at least unbelievable for ME) 192 comments, after being viewed 8667 times, and having 7,934 people "click" on it. That means that 2.4% of the people who viewed the post, were moved enough to leave a comment behind.

The average, at least for me, has been less than half of that return... more like sightly under 1%. It was also "reblogged" by an astonishing 47 Rainers to share with their readers.

Soon after posting, a local Chicago Realtor publication contacted me, having found the article on Active Rain, and asked if they could publish the article, with my byline, of course. As you might imagine, I said "yes", and picked-up 438 copies of that issue (my mother loved them).

The last iteration "7 Reasons why your house won't sell", had over 60 reblogs and 258 comments... (with over 11,000 clicks +68 short URL clicks, and over 12,000 actual VIEWS!) which was in-freakin'-credible...WOW so I thought there might be a fresh generation of Rainers who hadn't yet seen it... so here is my newest iteration. As you can see, now we're up to EIGHT reasons.

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8 Reasons why your property won't sell.

1. Your property won't sell because your photos are "less than impressive". Yep, this is an actual photo from our MLS, just came on brand-new this morning. Apparently the place must be really awful, 'cause the agent didn't even dare step out of her car, to get close to the property so you could see any details.

The vast majority of home buyers begin their search for a home on the internet, so your property had better look fantastic in print. Not just nice, it has to look downright fabulous. Today an internet view is the same as a 'virtual showing'... if your house gets past that, then they might (just might) make an appointment to see it in person... You should really consider that your SECOND showing. Today's online viewers are expecting good quality photos (and lots of them...the picture below... taken from Google Maps... is completely unacceptable. That's a $500,000 listing, take a moment and your digital camera and force your agent to go earn their commission), a virtual tour, maybe even a floor plan, and they need to be high-quality, or don't bother.

2. Your property won't sell because it's overpriced. It's important to be as objective as you possibly can. Look at the home as though you were a "buyer"... if necessary, make an appointment with your Realtor to view other properties that are priced comparably to yours. Be brutally objective. Given the other options on the market (and yes, you DO have to include short sales and foreclosures on your list... your potential buyers are!), would YOU buy your home, over the others that are currently available on the market?

If the answer is "NO", (and try to be as honest as you can) well then you have your work cut out for you, don't you? You either have to "update" your home to meet or beat the competition...(that might mean an updated bathroom or kitchen, or neutralizing some decorating... remove that old wallpaper that was there when you bought the house or lower your price to adjust for it. if you can't afford to sell it for the price, that you KNOW it should sell for, this may not be the right market for you to sell. Consider taking it off-market.

3. Your property won't sell because it shows badly. This could mean almost anything... from the 60 pound Rottweiler, barking and drooling at the potential buyers from behind the safety of the flimsiest child-gate, to the lingering smell of 30-years of smoking. Maybe the carpeting shows traffic-pattern wear, or your nicotine covered windows allow in slightly less than daylight. All things that aren't visible from the internet, but whoa.... once you get inside the house... they show up, like a cat-urine-soaked-shag carpet on a 95 degree day in New Orleans!

4. Your property won't sell because you're invisible. Today's buyer comes from the internet, almost exclusively. Have you (or your agent) simply plopped the property on the MLS, and started praying? Are you on all the websites...(Trulia, Zillow, Craig's List, Google Base, etc...) all the places that buyers are searching? If not, you need to be, now! Don't try to be a secret, in today's electronic world. You want to be found, and the sooner the better.

If you're not making full use of the internet today, you're out of business before you've started. C'mon people... get on board, the train is leaving the station. (I love a good train metaphor).

5. Your property won't sell because your listing is tired and stale on the market. Okay... yes, you overpriced your home initially when you first came on the market a year and a half ago. But since then you have reduced your price almost monthly, constantly chasing the market down. Now, finally you're truly priced where you believe should be, but your listing (not your house) has become tired and stale. Everyone who is looking for your type of property (ie: 3br/1.1 bath) in your area has already seen the listing online, or in person and they remember that there was "something" about it that they didn't like... but what they don't remember is... what they didn't like.... was the price.   Time to take the listing off market. Let it cool off (3-6 months), and bring it back on fresh in the Spring. Yeah, you'll have 6 mos. worth of holding-costs... but you'll more than make up for it in your purchase price.

btw... Resist the temptation to bring the house back on at a higher price, than when you left the market. Just "don't do it"!

6. Your property won't sell because your house won't appraise. The house looks great... you've finally gotten someone to bring you a bid on your slightly over-priced, but beautiful pied-a-terre. But the bank appraiser says it's worth $20,000 less than your buyer has agreed to pay. Heavy sigh... bite the bullet.... negotiate with them.   If you have to drop the price $20,000 to make it work.... "make it work"... chances are, anybody else trying to buy your house will run into the same problem. If you're not willing to negotiate the difference, you may find yourself with no buyer, and accepting a lower offer somewhere down the line. Appraisals carry a great deal of weight these days.

7. Your property won't sell because it's unavailable to show. You have a baby, and a 1-year old. And they need their naps. So you've told your Realtor in no-uncertain-terms, that you'll only allow showings between 9:00a.m - Noon, and then again from 2:30-5:30 p.m. And no showings on Saturday or Sundays. "After all", you've told him "we still live here.. it's our home!". Well guess what? They can't buy it, if they can't see it. As good as your online photos are, they're no substitute for an in-person visit. "If they really want to see it, they'll reschedule", you're already answering as you read this. Nonsense! What they'll do, is they'll just move on to the next property in line (there are dozens like yours available) and maybe they'll buy that one instead. Once you put your property on the market it stops being your "home", and has become your "product". And you want your product to be seen by as large a buying audience as possible.

8. Your property won't sell because you have the heat and power turned off. Okay... maybe it's an REO, or maybe you're no longer living in the home. But viewers need to be able to feel comfortable when they've viewing your home. You want them to spend time in the home and get a sense of the place. You don't want them standing in the darkened foyer shivering, breathing on their hands to keep their knuckles from freezing in position. If they can see their own breath, the house is too cold. It's just not an invitation to spend time in the home. Have the power on, and leave the heat running, at least high enough to keep viewers from shivering. It doesn't have to feel like a tropical paradise, but it shouldn't feel like the north pole, either. Ain't nobody gonna buy that igloo.

- 2.5

ALAN MAY, Realtor®
Specializing in Evanston Real Estate and North Shore Real Estate
Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate, 2929 Central Street, Evanston, IL 60201
847.425.3779      Cell: 847.924.3313      Email: Almay@aol.com
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"I'm Mayhem, and I'm Your Worst Nightmare!"

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:07:42 -0800

Excellent advice! I never thought of this, but it's very important.

Remember years ago kids were wearing t shirts with their name on them and that was a big deal. They went out of style fast!

Now we have to worry about one more thing with the Internet. Take down the cute little name signs! Another thing to do when NEUTRALIZING the home for sale.

Via Julia Maher, Connecticut Home Stager Staging Fairfield & New Haven Counties (Nestings: Connecticut Home Staging and Model Homes):

"I'm Mayhem, and I'm Your Worst Nightmare!"

I like small children.

I surf the internet looking for them.

I don't have to bother with social networking sites.

I can use the MLS.

I know if it's a boy or a girl.

I know approximately how old they are.

I know their address.

I KNOW THEIR NAME!!!

I know they might respond to me if I call them by their name.

I'm Mayhem, and I'm your worst nightmare!

Parents, if your house is for sale, PLEASE remove any and all references to specific information regarding your children. This may include name banners, awards, certificates, report cards, signs, etc. Don't give Mayhem a chance with with your children!

Real Estate Agents: Please encourage your listing clients to remove name signs such as the one above. While charming, they could put a child at risk. If the client won't comply, refrain from posting such photos.

This is one important piece of advice I give all my Connecticut Home Staging clients, and one that I would think all agents would too. However, every day I see new listings posted on the MLS with this kind of blatant "invitation". Let's keep the children's safety in mind!

Julia Vigneron Maher, Nestings Home Staging & Model Home Design: Award-Winning Staging for Model, Vacant and Occupied Homes in Fairfield County, CT (including Fairfield, Southport, Westport, Trumbull, Monroe, Newtown, Stratford, Easton, Weston, Wilton, Norwalk, Darien, Stamford, Greenwich) and Connecticut.

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Holiday Decorating Tips If Your House Is For Sale

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 10:28:22 -0800

My friend Barbara Altieri from CT has this great advice to sellers who have listed during the holidays. And YES, I have sold houses during the Holiday season too! Buyers are in town visiting families or they have time off of work to look for homes. Get you house ready!

Via Barbara Altieri, REALTOR® Fairfield County CT Real Estate (RealtyQuest, CT Homes for Sale and Real Estate):

Holiday Decorating Tips If Your House Is For Sale

I stopped in a drugstore earlier and on my way out I had to walk through an area that was deluged with holiday items. I then proceeded down an aisle that was squeezing me with all the red and green paraphernalia combined with a some very strong scents. Phew! I couldn’t find the door fast enough.

I remarked to the cashier as I left saying, ’Looks ... and smells ... like you’re ready for the holidays’ and she remarked, ‘ this is only the beginning’. What? Where will I walk the next time I stop in? Better bring a clothespin for my nose as well.

The experience made me think of a house I had shown a few years ago that was FULL of Christmas items.

On the exterior, there were mismatched icicles all around, trees lit, and a bunch of random blowup carnival-looking characters grouped on the front lawn. One had clearly expired. It didn’t look as overdone as the Christmas Vacation movie, but it was distracting nonetheless.

The interior had multiple santas, trees, things that made sounds (actually danced) as you walked past, and well, I am sad to say, a lot of Christmas “chachkies” on display.

Don’t get me wrong. I LOVE Christmas, but there is a time and place for everything and decorating your house that is for sale with a little too much spirit is distracting to say the least.

Remember that buyers looking at houses during the holidays are generally ready to buy. I placed an offer on my current home on December 8 and was in contract before Christmas. So I am living proof that buyers DO buy during the holidays.

So, if your home will be on the market in the coming weeks and you like to decorate it, by all means keep your ‘sprucing up’ to a minimum and for enhancement purposes only.

Here are some holiday decorating tips if your house is for sale:

1.      Remember how your agent badgered you to de-clutter your house before you listed? Don’t re-clutter it with lots of decorations and dancing santas.

2.      If you historically put up a huge tree, think about downsizing a bit. While a tree can add appeal to a room, it shouldn’t take up too much space and should be in an out-of-the-way corner.

Remove a piece of furniture or two if you have to in order to compensate for the space the tree is occupying. Leave the buyer some ‘room’ to envision living in that space.

3.      If you like to display gifts under the tree, now is not a good time to do that. Tuck them away securely and enjoy them on your holiday.

4.      Keep outside lighting and any seasonal wreaths, sprays, bows, to a minimum remembering that the exterior can generate that cluttered…and unappealing….look as well. Maybe just use a front door wreath with a soft spotlight and some candles in the windows. Understated yet inviting.

5.      Invest in some flameless battery operated candles and place them strategically around the house to create a warm, cozy feeling. Maybe use in a festive centerpiece, fireplace mantle, or even in the bathroom. The ambient glow will convey a nice, homey appeal.

6.      If you have a fireplace, you might consider getting a fireplace candelabra and lighting that up with battery operated candles to show off the fireplace, set the stage and help the buyers imagine themselves using that room and fireplace.

7.      Be careful with using scents. Whether it’s potpourri or maybe lighting a scented bayberry candle to make the house smell good (to you but maybe not to someone else) before showings….. just leave it for another time.

Prepare your home for sale AND the holidays by strategically enhancing its appearance and ambiance with tasteful, minimal holiday decorations.

By doing so, you just might be on your way to getting something special in your Christmas stocking and some GREEN in your bank account!

Holiday Decorating Tips If Your House Is For Sale



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Gorgeous 4Br 2.5 Bath Home in Cary North Carolina!

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:40:14 -0800

$265,000 - Wonderful Cary Home 4 br, 2.5 bath in Oxxford Hunt. Granite, hardwoods, screened porch, more!

Location: Oxxford Hunt

Discover this beautiful freshly painted & landscaped home in one of Cary's most popular neighborhoods. Granite countertops, hdwd floors, surround sound speakers, screened porch,& private lot backing to woods are just a few of the features that make this home stand out.

Wait until you see the Master suite w/double trey ceiling,walk in closet, and luxurious spa/bath.

Neighborhood has salt water pool, tennis courts, clubhouse, walking trails!. MInutes to Bond Lake Park and Cary Ymca. This location can't be beat!

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Pricing

Price: $265,000

Property Location

107 Chatsworth

Cary, NC 27613

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Features

Bedrooms: 4	Bathrooms: 2.5
Parking Spaces: 2	Year Built: 1994
Subdivision: Oxxford Hunt	Lot Size: .21
Garage Size: 2	School District: Wake
Square Footage: 2190	Agent Name: Linda Jandura
Broker: Raleigh Cary Realty	MLS #: 1810367

Attributes

Appliances

Range/Oven
Full Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Sink Disposal
Microwave

Interior Amenities

Fireplace
Hardwood Floors
Vaulted Ceilings

Exterior Amenities

Fenced Yard
Swimming Pool
Screened Porch
Tennis Courts
Walking trails

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VFLYER ID: 110943007

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Gorgeous curb appeal
Vaulted ceiling in Living room
Master bedroom
Bay window in Dining room
Bright & Airy Breakfast room
Granite countertops in Kitchen
Cary Ymca
Bond Lake park

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North Raleigh/ Wake Forest area! Adorable Remodeled 3 Br 2bath. 1st Floor Master!

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:08:29 -0800

$119,900 - North Raleigh/ Wake Forest- 3 br, 2bath, Great location!

Location: High Meadows

Hurry to see this adorable home in an ideal location. This home has been almost completely redone!

New vinyl siding, new windows, new carpet, new wood laminate
floor in living room, new VCT high end kitchen flooring, and the list goes on!

Wood burning fireplace, downstairs master bedroom, security system, plus more!
Wooded yard with lots of privacy! This house is move in ready.

Contact Information

Linda Jandura

919.621.1691

Pricing

Price: $119,900

Property Location

7909 Round Oak

Raleigh, NC 27616

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Features

Bedrooms: 3	Bathrooms: 2
Year Built: 1985	Subdivision: High Meadows
Lot Size: .15	School District: Wake
Square Footage: 1188	Agent Name: Linda Jandura
Broker: Raleigh Cary Realty	MLS #: 1810050

Attributes

Appliances

Range/Oven
Full Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Sink Disposal
Microwave

Interior Amenities

Fireplace
Security System
Attic

Exterior Amenities

Deck

Equal Housing Opportunity

VFLYER ID: 110875003

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New vinyl siding & windows
Wood burning fireplace in LR
New Laminate flooring
New French Doors to deck
New countertops, flooring
New Stove, refrigerator
New lighting
1st floor master
1st Floor bath

Equal Housing Opportunity

VFLYER ID: 110875003

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Gorgeous Townhome in CARY, North Carolina !

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 09:05:17 -0700

$185,000 - CARY End Unit Townhouse with Garage! Close to RTP, shopping

Location: Park Place

Bright & Airy end unit townhome w/ garage in CARY! 1st Fl Master BR,
hardwood floors throughout most of first floor, plus Gas Fireplace & French
doors to deck. Vaulted ceiling, ceiling fan, & skylights fill the living
room with light. Kitchen has hardwood floors, bright sunny window, and breakfast
bar. Separate formal dining room could be office. Great Location & Floor
plan!

Contact Information

Linda Jandura

linda@lindajandura.com

919.621.1691

Pricing

Price: $185,000

Property Location

307 Vinca Circle

Cary, NC 27513

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Features

Bedrooms: 2	Bathrooms: 2.5
Parking Spaces: 2	Year Built: 1999
Subdivision: Park Place	Attached on: 1 Side
Garage Size: 12x20	School District: Wake
Square Footage: 1834	Agent Name: Linda Jandura
Broker: Raleigh Cary Realty	MLS #: 1805489

Attributes

Appliances

Range/Oven

Full Refrigerator

Washer/Dryer

Dishwasher

Sink Disposal

Microwave

Interior Amenities

Fireplace

Hardwood Floors

Vaulted Ceilings

Exterior Amenities

Swimming Pool

Grass Lawn

Equal Housing Opportunity

VFLYER ID: 98841004

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307 Vinca Circle
Huge Living room
Hardwood Floors
1st floor master bedroom
View from Loft
Sunny kitchen
Formal Dining Room
Oversized Deck
Community Pool

Equal Housing Opportunity

VFLYER ID: 98841004

All information in this site is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and is subject to change

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Number 1 Place to Live! Raleigh North Carolina!

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:15:21 -0700

If you've ever been to Raleigh, or are thinking of a move to our area, here's an article that confirms what you may already know. Yesterday in Businessweek's poll of the top places to live, Raleigh North Carolina was rated as the number 1 place in the United States to live!

Businessweek based their poll on 16 different criterias including : "the number of restaurants, bars, and museums per capita; the number of colleges, libraries, and professional sports teams; the income, poverty, unemployment, crime, and foreclosure rates; percentage of population with bachelor’s degrees or higher; public school performance; park acres per 1,000 residents; and air quality. Greater weighting was placed on recreational amenities such as parks, bars, restaurants, and museums per capita, educational attainment, school performance, poverty, and air quality"

Data for this survey came from the US Dept of Labor, US Census Bureau, Realty Trac, and others.

Cary NC has been in the top 10 consistently for the lowest crime rate or best place to raise a family. This year it was rated Number 5 in Best Places to Retire.

In 2009 Apex was rated number 3 in best small towns to live in by the Forbes poll.

We residents, whether we're transplants or natives, have always known Raleigh is a great place to live, But now it's official!

Read the whole article here.

When you want more information or would like to talk about homes and the moving process, feel free to give me a call or email me anytime! To search for homes in the Raleigh, Cary, or Apex area, go to Www.NCHomesFinder.com and click on Search for homes.

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FAQs About Buyer Representation

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 10:41:59 -0700

Although this was written by my friend Peggy in Conneticut, all the great information about Buyer's Agency applies to how it works here in North Carolina also. Thanks Peggy for explaining it so well!

Via Peggy Chirico, REALTOR® 860-748-8900 Hartford & Tolland County Real Estate (Prudential CT Realty):

When I am speaking for the first time with potential buyers, one of the most misunderstood aspects of buying a home concerns buyer representation. Although we have had buyer representation in Connecticut since 1996, many people still do not understand that, as buyers, they have the right to have an agent who solely represents their interests. Here are some of the most common questions about buyer representation. I hope this will clear up WHY you need buyer representation!
What is buyer representation?
When you agree to work with a buyer's agent, you have the benefit of someone representing your best interests and negotiating on your behalf. The agent has a fiduciary responsibility and pledges to you loyalty, confidentiality, obedience, accountability, reasonable care, and diligence. These are not just words; you have an agent that helps you through every step of the transaction and puts your interests above everyone else's, including her own.
Can't I just call the agent whose name is on the sign in front of the house?
You can call that agent, but you must remember that he/she is representing the seller and will work in the seller's best interests. The agent can show you the house, and you must either consent to unrepresentation (you are on your own) or dual representation. If you choose to be unrepresented party, you must sign a paper that says that you understand that. If you want the agent to represent you, both you and the seller must sign papers that you agree to dual representation, and the agent will do his/her best to represent both parties fairly. A third option is that the agent can assign another agent from her broker's office to represent you, in which case you will have designated agency. But my question to you is: Why would you not want to select your own agent who works just for you?
Won't I get a better deal if I go to the listing agent?
This is a misconception that persists among novice buyers. Some people think that an agent will talk the seller into accepting a lower offer if that agent has both the buyer and seller because the agent will be getting all the commission. The reality is that the agent may be representing both parties, but the people in control of the final outcome are the seller and the buyer. If the seller doesn't want to accept your offer, it isn't going to happen. If you, the buyer, don't want to agree to the terms, it isn't going to happen either. Wouldn't you rather have an agent who will negotiate fully on your behalf so that you don't have to worry about where someone's allegiance lies?
Can you show me properties that aren't your listings?
Yes! No only can I show you any property that is listed on MLS but I can also show you For Sale By Owners (FSBOs). When the sellers list their homes for sale, they agree to pay the buyer's agent if they sell the home. The same is true for most FSBOs as well. The owners of FSBOs save money by not using a seller's agent, but most agree to pay a buyer's agent a commission. So if you see a property that interests, just let me know and I will arrange for us to see it.
How much does buyer representation cost?
In 99.9% of the cases, the commission is paid by the seller, so buyer representation costs you nothing. I have never had an instance where a buyer has paid my commission, even with FSBOs. The buyer representation agreement, however, will spell out that you will be responsible for my commission if the seller does not pay. But two things are important here: First, it is extremely rare; and second, we generally know ahead of time if there are any issues with the commission.
Do I have to sign anything?
Yes, our agreement is called Exclusive Right to Represent Buyer/Tenant and it outlines what each of our responsibilities are. State law requires that I can only show you other brokers' listings if we either have an Exclusive Right to Represent agreement or if I have permission from each seller to show you the property. Rather than getting permission for each property, the Exclusive Right to Represent allows me to show you all properties that are listed by any broker. When we meet, I will go over each section of the agreement so that you understand it, but essentially is says that for a period of time we will work together in an agency relationship and that I will represent you in the purchase of your new home or land. You agree that you will use me exclusively as your agent and will let others know that you have signed a buyer representation agreement. This protects you, me, and other agents by letting them know that we have an exclusive relationship.
How long do I have to sign the agreement for?
The period of time that we are under agreement is negotiable. I want our relationship to be a mutually satisfying one, and I believe that we should both want to work together. For that reason, I encourage you to select a period of time that you feel comfortable with. If you don't want to sign a long agreement at first, that's fine with me; we can always extend it later if we both agree.
What else do I need to know about buyer representation?
The other thing that many homebuyers don't understand is that buyer representation not just about finding the property and writing up the contract. A buyer's agent is critical in the steps leading up to the closing. The inspections need to be done, and inspection issues need to be negotiated. After inspections are completed, a buyer's agent will monitor the mortgage process, make sure that the commitment date is met, and make sure that the final walkthough meets the buyer's approval. Any extra services, such as coordinating attorney services, utility switchovers, and verifying that inspection issues have been completed may be part of the agent's responsibilities. This conversation does not happen over the phone. I always meet with a potential buyer first so we can discuss each step in the homebuying process. I want to provide as much information as possible and answer any questions they have so they will feel comfortable about the process. After I have explained what buyer representation is, I will ask them to sign an Exclusive Right to Represent agreement. I want them to feel comfortable that I am going to work for them, but I also want to know that they are committed to me. We go over everything they will need to do for homeownership:

Do they understand each step of the homebuying process?

Do they understand that the monthly payment includes mortgage principle and interest, taxes and insurance?

What do they need to provide to a mortgage lender to see what they qualify for in a mortgage?

What is the timing? When do they need to move in? Do they have flexibility?

What are their criteria for their first home? Are they flexible in what they must have and what they would like to have?

Are there any other decision makers?

I hope this answers some of your questions about buyer representation. If you have any other questions, please ask. Or give me a call and we'll get started!

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Peggy Chirico, REALTOR®
Serving the Greater Hartford Area
Prudential CT Realty
peggychirico@gmail.com

860-748-8900

If you are buying or selling a home in Hartford County or Tolland County, please call me, email me, or visit my website.  I would be happy to help you with your home search or provide a market analysis for your home.

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What's going on in the Apex and Cary area lately?

As your local specialist, Linda Jandura knows Apex and Cary!

Call me today at 919-621-1691.

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Great Investment or First Home! North Raleigh Location!

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 09:23:08 -0700

$64,900.00 - Investor's Delight! North Raleigh Location - Move in condition

Location: Walden Woods

Looking for a great investment? Or perhaps a first home?

This 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath end unit condo lives like a townhouse! Centrally located in North Raleigh. Close to all shopping and easy access to highways. Private fenced patio area with raised bed garden and storage shed. Open living / dining area.

Homeowner's dues include pool, water, sewer, garbage pickup, exterior maintenance, more!!!

BEST VALUE in the neighborhood, and in great conditon too!

Contact Information

Linda Jandura

919.621.1691

Pricing

Price: $64,900.00

Homeowner Dues: 205

Property Location

4613-B Grinding Stone Drive

Raleigh, NC 27604

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Features

Bedrooms: 3	Bathrooms: 2.5
Parking Spaces: 2	Year Built: 1974
Subdivision: Walden Woods	Located on Floor #: 1
Floors in Bldg: 2	School District: Wake
Square Footage: 1319	Agent Name: Linda Jandura
Broker: Raleigh Cary Realty	MLS #: 1799987

Attributes

Appliances

Range/Oven

Dishwasher

Sink Disposal

Building Amenities

Patio

Fenced Yard

Swimming Pool

Guest Parking

Recreation Center

Equal Housing Opportunity

VFLYER ID: 85714000

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Welcome to 4613 Grinding Stone
Nice sized kithcen
Dining room opens to patio
View of lving room
Master Bedroom
Lovely patio area
Exterior View
Walden Woods

Equal Housing Opportunity

VFLYER ID: 85714000

All information in this site is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and is subject to change

What's going on in the Apex and Cary area lately?

As your local specialist, Linda Jandura knows Apex and Cary!

Call me today at 919-621-1691.

About The Author

To find all available homes for sale in the Triangle area of North Carolina, please visit www.NCHomesFinder.com

Call me TODAY at 919-621-1691

Email me with your Raleigh Cary area questions