I recently showed a lovely couple a home, which they ultimately purchased, that had a mac-daddy kitchen - all of the bells & whistles, including a brand new commercial grade Wolf 6-burner range with griddle. This range is one that most buyers would ooh and ahh over - not these buyers! These buyers don’t cook at all - in fact, they were more worried about the microwave than any other kitchen appliance! The kicker - the Wolf range was brand, spanking new - it had never been used. The sellers … (29 comments)
It's time to list your home and you've been seeing the sales prices of the homes around you and you're overly excited that your home is going to sell for SO much more than you ever thought it would! Your neighbor's home did...so yours is bound to as well, right?
Not so fast! I've run into this on more than one occasion each and every week this month and here is my advice as to why your home may not hold the same value as your neighbors' homes:
Updates, updates, updates! Updates are simply at … (83 comments)
charlottehomesellertips: Advice You May Need if Selling Your Home
- 04/16/17 08:52 PM
Shar Sitter gives some great tips for prepping your Charlotte home for sale. Here points are so spot-on - it is ALL about the prep! Prepping your home to sell is arguably the most important part of the transaction. It dictates what price a seller will get and how quickly it will sell! It may take weeks and for some, months but, it is well worth the time invested as it is reflected in the price you get for your home and the time on the market. If you're looking for an agent who will be honest with you about what you NEED to … (6 comments)
charlottehomesellertips: Charlotte Home Seller Pre-Inspection Check-List - Part 1 - Exterior
- 04/14/17 01:48 PM
Charlotte Home Seller Pre-Inspection Check-List - Part 1 - The Exterior As a Charlotte area home seller, it's important that you properly prepare your home for the market. Pre-inspections are one of those important prepping tools. Some sellers feel that they just haven't been in their home long enough to warrant a home inspection and others feel that they are very meticulous at maintaining a home and that a pre-inspection is not needed. Those who would prefer not to have a home inspection can do a little prep work themselves - or do it prior to the home inspector coming out to … (10 comments)
charlottehomesellertips: 5 Things Nobody Told You About Selling Your First Charlotte Home
- 03/27/17 07:05 AM
5 Things Nobody Told You About Selling Your First Charlotte Home Oh, how exciting to think of buying a new home in Charlotte! Let's not forget about the sale of your current home, though! There are a lot of details involved in getting your Charlotte home on the market. Whether you're just considering selling or are ready to put your home on the market, here are some key points in selling your first home.
1. Hiring the Right Realtor®
This is #1 on the list for a reason! It’s imperative that you hire the right Realtor® in any market. Having someone who has experience in … (14 comments)
There are so many truths in this posts - all home sellers should read the good, the bad and the ugly here! This advice applies to our Charlotte area home sellers also - and the difference in the positive and the negative is not only a quick, painless sale but, more money in your pocket as a seller! Read and heed - we want our sellers to quickly have that buyer that says, "This is THE … (2 comments)
charlottehomesellertips: What's in it for YOU, As a Neighbor?
- 03/20/17 08:42 PM
Neighbor's Home Upkeep Can and WILL Affect Your Home's Value. What's In It for You, As a Neighbor?There are neighbors that you just can't do anything about (power plants, landfills, etc.) -- when purchasing a home, your concern is how their very existence will impact your home value.
Then, there are neighbors that may just need a little help from you or your HOA to improve upon their neighborly status. I'm sure you have thought about how the sale of your neighbor's home sale affects YOUR home value. However, haveyou ever considered that your home can impact their sale? Consequently, yes, their sale does affect your home's value. When … (29 comments)
charlottehomesellertips: First Impressions Do Matter - 5 Seller Tips to Keep Up with the Joneses
- 02/16/17 07:04 PM
Curb Appeal & First Impressions - 5 Seller Tips to Keep Up with the Joneses Yes, the old saying about keeping up with the Joneses is not always frowned upon - especially when it comes to curb appeal! “You never get a second chance to make a first impression” also rings true when it comes to curb appeal!
Is you neighbor’s home is for sale? You know, the one that always has that ‘Yard of the Month’ sign in the front yard - even in the winter! How your home looks from the street is an essential part of being successful in the sale … (22 comments)
Are you in the market to buy or sell a home? If so, you may be wondering where on earth to begin. Some home buyers and sellers feel that without the help of a real estate agent, they may be able to get a ‘better deal.’ The percentage of successful for-sale-by-owners is in the single digits while, sellers who are successful, either leave money on the table or set themselves up for serious liability.
Most experienced agents have received that call from a buyer who opted to go it alone and wound up finding … (16 comments)
charlottehomesellertips: Home Seller Q&A - How Clean Does My Home Need to be on Closing Day?
- 01/02/17 04:11 PM
Charlotte Home Seller Q&A - Home Seller Q&A - How Clean Does My Home Need to be on Closing Day? For home buyers, taking that final walk-through is a highly anticipated event. Think about it - buyers have been packing to move into their new home, working through the many hurdles they face obtaining a mortgage loan and scheduled time off, deliveries, utilities... - everything that home buyers work tirelessly towards purchasing your home.
Imagine how you would feel, walking into a home that is ALMOST emptied...well, except for the trash and the miserable feeling that the home appears to have not been cleaned for several months. … (28 comments)
charlottehomesellertips: 6 Reasons Sellers Should Think Like Buyers
- 12/21/16 07:07 AM
Charlotte home sellers, this is great advice from a fellow, well-respected, seasoned California real estate agent, Jeff Dowler. These reasons to think like buyers apply to Charlotte home sellers as well. You don’t want your home to appear lived in, rather you want it ‘show ready.’ This is very difficult to do for some homeowners but, it is the absolute best way to sell a home! Remind yourself, it’s no longer about you, it's about the buyer. So, put yourself in your buyers' shoes!
Can you remember how you felt when you toured your home or the model home that is like the one that … (6 comments)
Words used in real estate marketing were evaluated and written by Professor Paul Anglin, University of Guelph, Ontario after examining listings of about 20,000 homes.
Interestingly enough, I've spent alot of time evaluting words to help with my listings and have come up with similar results. My results, however, are not nearly as detailed as his and my evaluation is simply a personal 'poll!'
Did you know that the word, 'beautiful' is worth about $12,500. in a sale?
'Beautiful' or 'gorgeous' homes sell about 15% faster than average and for a whopping 5% more! Conversely, 'move-in-condition' sells 12% faster than … (101 comments)
Author Bio: Debe Maxwell is a Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) in the Charlotte Metro region with a focus on the Charlotte luxury home market. My team of agents each have their own specialty areas, a benefit to anyone buying a home in Charlotte NC.
If you're thinking of listing your home, I would love to meet with you and share our marketing success package with you. My homes sell faster and for more money and after all, isn't that what every seller wants?! We'd love to help you buy or sell in the Charlotte Metro region.
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