nc: Cary NC Real Estate, Do you do "Animal House" Real Estate?
- 10/18/07 02:42 PM
What should the relationship with a real estate agent feel like? Should a client or prospective client expect consultation... or manipulation? Pressure, or presentation of facts? Old school boiler room tactics, or the comfort of working with an agent who really cares? I prefer to work with clients on a personal basis, responding to their needs, and anticipating where that will take us. How compatible are pressing for the sale, "badgering" the client like an adversary, and working as a fiduciary? Badgering is aptly portrayed in the Johnson Auto "Tired of being Badgered?" advertising campaign that lampoons old school sales, and is currently in … (7 comments)
nc: Cary and Raleigh, NC Real Estate: Buyers' Agents...Lock it up! Turn out the lights!
- 10/17/07 12:07 AM
Sometimes you focus on your Buyer, but sometimes you owe a little attention to the Seller, too. Seems to me that is the case when doing the little things like locking up and turning out the lights after showing a home. Keith and Robin Perry's post indicates how common the problem is of Buyers' Agents not locking up. Keep your eye on the ball! Focus! But it seems that every week I open a home, even a vacant home, with an unlocked front door; to the extent that I now try the front door before working the combo into the lockbox. Recently I took a man to … (11 comments)
nc: Wake County NC Real Estate: TMLS Update to allow 12 photos per listing
- 10/16/07 11:25 PM
Just got my TMLS newsletter yesterday. The North Carolina Triangle Multi-List System will soon allow the Listing Agent to upload 12 photographs for every listing. We have been limited to ten photos. This will be a boon to those of us who shoot 50 to 100 photos of each home and have a hard time narrowing them down to the ten best. I hope it puts a little pressure on those NC agents who do not believe in photography. The listings with 12 photos will stand out even more when compared to those with 1 or none. Add in a couple of Real Estate Shows, … (4 comments)
nc: Raleigh, NC Real Estate: Cranes Over Raleigh! Downtown investment in condos and hotels.
- 10/16/07 03:00 PM
I get a kick out of tower cranes. The fellows who operate them have responsibility for the safety of all the folks below, and much of the work depends on the teamwork and trust in fellow workers. Multi-ton components are maneuvered above the city streets, and precisely placed. Anyway, lately, Raleigh, North Carolina has been spotted with cranes as hotels and mixed-use towers are assembled. Today I thought I would catch a few and pass along for all to enjoy. Just imagine the view from the top of a tower crane that is used to assemble a 39 story high-rise building! Of the view of … (2 comments)
nc: Cary NC Real Estate, Treo snaps vs. Kodak Photos. Talk on the phone. Take photos with a Camera!
- 10/11/07 01:18 PM
Anyone serious about selling their home might like their agent to be a little technically hooked up. I find my Treo 700WX to be priceless. I might even love my Treo. (I even put it on my desk before going to the rest room.) I like that my Treo has a camera, albeit a 1.3 megapixel snap shooter. If I see something cool, I can grab a quick shot. But, that camera doesn't qualify for real estate use. Most certainly NOT for shooting listing photos. And i'm no purist. When it comes to photography, I am a ham-and-egger with a camera in the car. I … (11 comments)
nc: Cary NC Real Estate, Amazing gas main fire in Cary, 10/10/2007
- 10/10/07 09:17 AM
A backhoe operator pierced a gas main today before lunch at the intersection of Kildaire Farm and Tryon Roads in Cary, NC. Our Keller Williams Cary office is just down the street less than a quarter mile. This is one of the busiest intersections in Cary, and will be blocked off for most of the evening, and then as long as it takes to repair the road. Businesses were evacuated, and ambulances to the nearby Wake Med Cary Hospital were diverted. Traffic will be snarled all evening, as the fire continues to burn while the Gas Company attempts to install a stop … (10 comments)
nc: Raleigh, NC, Real estate: Update and stage, or clean and sell it "as-is?"
- 10/08/07 03:29 PM
I visited with the listing prospect in Raleigh, NC, the other day. I knew what I was going to see: an older home that hadn't been loved very much for quite a while. He had other interests. We could have made a long list of things to do to the property. Or, and this is what I did: We could plan to have the place professionally cleaned, yard given a good shot by a professional yard crew, and move it into the market. I couldn't tell him he would recoup update costs, let alone the value of his time. And he truly doesn't need the hassle of chasing contractors. So as … (5 comments)
nc: Cary, NC, Real Estate: Shabby paint work hurts the house!
- 10/08/07 03:17 PM
Enough already. I went out to preview a Cary, NC, property for out-of-country Buyers tonight. It has fresh paint, new carpet, and refinished hardwood floors. All it needs is a few updates. All it needs is: fresh paint, new carpet, and refinished hardwood floors. That's right. It's messed up pretty thoroughly. The paint work is horrendous. Receptacle and switch plates were not removed, but painted around. And in some cases there is a 1/2" wide smear of paint on them. One receptacle is painted green. The plate is clean, as it must have been missing. In another place, there is an electrical receptacle and a phone jack less … (4 comments)
nc: North Carolina State Fair is upon us, October 12 --21, 2007
- 10/04/07 01:07 AM
It's time for the North Carolina State Fair to be held in Raleigh NC. At the Fairgrounds! And there is something for everyone. Whether you love to see some of the finest livestock to be found anywhere, love thrill rides, crave deep-fried health food, enjoy seeing handicrafts, lust to Whack-a-Mole, need to have your weight guessed, or just love watching a crowd on a midway, the NC State Fair is the place to be. Sights and sounds: Entertainment abounds! Demolition Derby, fireworks, bluegrass and other musical acts, a huge variety of vendors, unlimited food options, equestrian events, and the list goes on. It's one of … (5 comments)
nc: Apex, NC Real Estate, Kelly Glen, Affordable homes on rural wooded lots
- 10/03/07 02:21 PM
Kelly Glen, on a rural ridge along Kelly Road, in Apex, NC, is a neighborhood of quality starter homes built by local custom builders in the 1990's. Homes range from 1200 to 2200 square feet and ranchers and 1.5 story homes are common. Most typical is the 3/2 home, with a few 3/2.5's and 4/2.5's. Some homes have garages. Most lots have a few mature trees, and some homes are in deep hardwood shade. Recent sales prices have been between $156,000 and $227,000. Click here to view available Active Home Listings in Kelly Glen. See all 37 photos of Kelly Glen in … (2 comments)
nc: Apex, NC Real Estate, Crockett's Ridge, Affordable value and space, in a rural setting
- 10/03/07 12:50 PM
Crockett's Ridge in Apex, North Carolina is a newer subdivision in a convenient rural location. Commuting to Raleigh, or Cary is done with ease. Built by KHovnanian Homes, Crockett's Ridge features great square footage for the price to folks who need affordable space. With a new phase, new homes are available. Homes range between 1800 and 3800 square feet and sell startingin the low $200,000's, with some well above $300,000. Click to view available Active Home Listings in Crockett's Ridge.
3 to 5 bedrooms and 2.5 to 3.5 baths are common. Garages are a standard amenity, so a 2500 SF 4/2.5/2 is the typical home. … (4 comments)
Sumerlyn homes have sold from the $150,000's to $200,000, with living areas from 1930 up to 2970 square feet. Three or four bedrooms and 2.5 baths are common, as well as 2 car garages on suburban lots. Click here to view available homes in Sumerlyn. Property taxes are … (6 comments)
nc: Cary NC Real Estate, Ambience, Exclusive wooded homesites in perfect location.
- 09/30/07 01:35 PM
Ambience in Cary, NC is a small subdivision near the intersection of Tryon Road and Kildaire Farm Road. It was built out in the 1980's and 1990's, with custom homes on gorgeous wooded lots of over 1/2 acre. This location places all that Cary has to offer within easy reach, and allows a quick commute to Raleigh, NC and North Carolina State University. See the Ambience Slideshow on Flickr. Ambience homes tend to be traditional in design, although there are a couple of contemporary-style homes in the neighborhood. 4 or 5 bedrooms with 2.5 to 3.5 baths are common, with homes ranging from … (3 comments)
nc: Cary NC Real Estate, Colonial and Traditional Heaven in Thornewood
- 09/28/07 11:44 PM
Thornewood is a neighborhood in a wonderful central Cary, NC location, with easy access to Cary, downtown Raleigh, and NC State University. It is well-known for the stunning traditional colonial homes that make up the neighborhood. Thornewood offers large wooded lots, and tree-lined streets like these. Visit my Thornewood Slideshow on Flickr to see 28 images of Thornewood. Thornewood is one of those neighborhoods where homes don't sell often. It seems that residents are too content there to want to move. When Thornewood homes hit the market, they don't last long. Most recent sales have been in the $300,000's, and it is reasonable to expect … (7 comments)
John's Pointe homes have 3 to 5 bedrooms, 2.5 to 3 baths, and range from 1700 square feet to 2300 square feet. 2 car garages are typical. Listing Prices and sales range from $150,000 to $215,000. HOA dues are approximately $300 per year to maintain common areas. Click here to view available Active Listings in John's Pointe. See the Flickr slideshow of homes and street scenes in John's Pointe.
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nc: Cary NC Real Estate, Troon Village: One level condominium living in a superb central Cary location!
- 09/27/07 03:53 PM
Troon Village couldn't be in a better location in Cary, NC! From this condominium complex, you can walk across the street to Trader Joes, Staples, and several other retail services and restaurants. Just down Kildaire Farm Road, all sorts of retail and services exist, as well as Western Wake Medical Center. The community is bordered by Wimbledon, a beautiful Cary subdivision that ensures a quiet neighbor. There is no street access into Wimbledon, so the communities do not create undesired through traffic for each other. See the Troon Village slideshow on Flickr. Click here to view available Active Listings in Troon.
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nc: Cary and Raleigh, NC Real Estate: "Five, Four, and a Door." Traditional colonial homes Rule!
- 09/26/07 02:36 PM
I just loved the saying the first time I heard it. "It's just a regular old 'Five, Four, and a Door.'" I hesitated, and then realized we were talking about the ubiquitous and time-tested traditional center-hall colonial home. Most of these photos are from Cary, North Carolina, with a couple from Raleigh, NC.
Five windows on the second level, with a center door flanked by two windows on either side. Pretty well sums it up. And we have a LOT of them in Wake County, NC.
I think this gives testimony to the 5/4 and a door, center hall colonial's livability and multi-generational appeal.
Wellington Place residents enjoy two community ponds. See the Flickr slideshow featuring 60 photos of the neighborhood.
Pulte Homes was the builder. Homes in Wellington Place have 3 to 5 bedrooms, and 2.5 to 3.5 baths. Square footages range from 1600SF to 3400SF. Recent sales have been in the mid- to upper-$200,000's. Some homes back to the ponds for pleasant natural vistas. Click to view available Active Listings in Wellington.
Wellington Place and Wellington Park have a homeowners' association for maintenance of … (4 comments)
nc: Wake County, NC Real Estate, Heading off to the Southern Ideal Home Show!
- 09/18/07 04:28 AM
This weekend the Fall, 2007, version of the Southern Ideal Home Show will be held at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds in Raleigh NC. Visitors will see three buildings full of the latest trends in home construction and decor and will be able to speak with vendors and company representatives. Among the participants will be contractors, designers, retailers and wholesalers of building products, kitchen and bath remodelers, painters, landscapers, and accessory providers. I like going into the Dorton Arena just for the natural light flowing into this architectural icon, and how it brightens the displays of landscaping, and other outdoor living products. I was into … (6 comments)
nc: Cary, NC, Real Estate, Wimbledon: Wooded lots and quality custom homes
- 09/17/07 03:32 PM
Entrance from Kildaire Farm Road. Cary, NC's Wimbledon subdivision enjoys a prime location central to all the conveniences of Cary. Wimbledon offers a variety of housing choices, Townhomes, starter homes, and, on Flickr, you can see them all, plus a wide variety of custom homes. Click here to view available Active Listings in Wimbledon. Custom Wimbledon beauty! As you might expect in a community named after the most storied venue in tennis, and with streets named after tennis greats, Connors, Agassi, Lendl, Evert, Martina, McEnroe, etc, Wimbledon Recreation Center includes a tennis complex. There is also a clubhouse and pool.
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