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Sunshine, Blue Skies, Put the Ball in the Seller's Court

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Realty Arts NC Broker License #235526

On days like today, I like to tell folks, "If a house can't look good on a day like this, it never will look good."

Conversely, on a dreary gray day, I sometimes say, "If a house looks good today, we can figure it will look GREAT when the sun comes out."

But...

When the sun is shining bright in that blue North Carolina sky, and the trees and shrubs have their new greenery on display,
When the grass is fresh green, and the azaleas and dogwoods are putting on a show,
When the entire setting is gorgeous and alive, it's just up to the house to not drop the ball.

A day like this really puts the pressure on the house.  And, of course, the Seller.

 

Farmington Woods, Cary, NC
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Comments(13)

Marchel Peterson
Results Realty - Spring, TX
Spring TX Real Estate E-Pro

Mike, It has been drop dead gorgeous here also and I have been so happy to be out showing homes!!

Apr 15, 2011 03:46 PM
Mike Jaquish
Realty Arts - Cary, NC
919-880-2769 Cary, NC, Real Estate

Hi, Marchel,

We don't know what we will have tomorrow, with all the storms moving in, but the last couple of days have been wonderful!

Apr 15, 2011 03:50 PM
Vickie Slade
Colorado Landmark, Realtors - Boulder, CO
Service You Can Trust ~ Someone You Can Depend On

Mike, what a beautiful picture.  Don't you just love it when the weather cooperates and helps homes look their best?  (Although I think this home would look good in any light).

Apr 15, 2011 04:46 PM
Mike Jaquish
Realty Arts - Cary, NC
919-880-2769 Cary, NC, Real Estate

Thanks, Vickie!

Apr 15, 2011 04:57 PM
Glenn Roberts
Retired - Seattle, WA

That is a great looking house and looks to be great weather too. We're still waiting on some of that.

Apr 15, 2011 05:03 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Mike what a great house and a great picture I would ove to live there...

Apr 15, 2011 07:55 PM
Mike Jaquish
Realty Arts - Cary, NC
919-880-2769 Cary, NC, Real Estate

Glenn,

These homes are older designs, and don't have the bells and whistles of newer construction.  But the owner is compensated with mature trees and landscaping that few newer construction homes can offer.

Endre,

Thanks.  What the photo doesn't show is how convenient the locatiion is, in the center of Cary.

Apr 16, 2011 01:08 AM
Steve Scheer
Realty Oasis - Metro Brokers - Highlands Ranch, CO
Highlands Ranch Real Estate - Denver Real Estate

Stunning Mike, I showed today and some yards were looking great as well. 

Apr 16, 2011 11:33 AM
John Novak
Keller Williams Realty The Marketplace - Las Vegas, NV
Henderson, Las Vegas and Summerlin Real Estate

I really like all of the trees in the front yards. In my neighborhood in Henderson, everyone only has one or two. The front porch looks like a great place to relax and chat with friends.

Apr 16, 2011 12:11 PM
Mike Jaquish
Realty Arts - Cary, NC
919-880-2769 Cary, NC, Real Estate

Steve,

Thanks.  Unfortunately we had tornadoes  today.  Still under watch for another hour or so.  Tough day to show.  But, we got off much luckier than many folks did.

John,

Thanks.  We don't have much in front, but we have several trees in back, and as far as I am concerned, they are invaluable.

Apr 16, 2011 12:40 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

We are in the mid 70s in Sacramento today.  The weather guy says there will be more of the same tomorrow. 

I had a friend, who moved from our area to Charlotte, North Carolina a few years ago.  He sent a picture of his new home.  I marveled at all the trees on his lot.  It reminds me a lot of your photo.

Apr 16, 2011 01:16 PM
Mike Jaquish
Realty Arts - Cary, NC
919-880-2769 Cary, NC, Real Estate

Hi, Myrl,

I am to show homes tomorrow, although today's storms may postpone that.

And it is supposed to be about 70 with crystal clear skies...

Apr 16, 2011 03:43 PM
William Johnson
Retired - La Jolla, CA
Retired

Hi Mike, I think I could love that home Rain or shine. What a beautiful and stunning property. Love all the trees and it has a special feel to it.

Apr 16, 2011 04:50 PM