Nealtor's Charlotte Real Estate Forum

I am helping a client sell his home in the Lake Norman area of Charlotte NC.  It's located in The Peninsula which is a waterfront community with lovely amenities and beautiful homes ranging from the $400's to multi million dollars.  He has asked me if anyone has ever proposed that buyers must pay...

My newest listing had a request for a showing recently.  It was to be the next afternoon (Sunday).  At seven PM Saturday my doorbell rang.  It was a lady who just bought a house six doors down.  She told me that the appointment on my listing for the next day is a friend of hers and that her agent...

     The Mills at Rocky River is a brand new community located in Concord on Rocky River Road.  Prices will range from $230,000 to $450,000 by Ryan Homes.  There will also be a custom homes section with builders yet to be decided.  Prices of the custom homes will range from $600,000 to $800,000. ...

Folks, I am certainly not what anyone would call a prude.  I believe a person's home is their domain and they can do whatever legal things they wish to behind those walls.  But when you put that For Sale sign in your yard and begin asking agents to bring buyers to see your home, please remember t...

Increase your chances.  The more people who see your home, the more likely you are to sell it quickly.  Yes, it's inconvenient to show your home at dinner time, but if the people buy your home, isn't it worth it?There shouldn't be any major housecleaning at this point.  The kinds of tasks you oug...

StagingThis part of preparing your home for sale is the most fun and involves the use of color, lighting and accessories to emphasize the best features of your home. 22.Study magazine ads or furniture showrooms to see how small details can make rooms more attractive and appealing.  The effect of ...

Laundry Room:A separate laundry room is a true asset and is one of the most frequent requests that buyers make during a home search.  Don't hide this treasure behind closed doors.  Spruce up the room and open the door proudly for inspection. 65. Add a fresh coat of neutral toned paint. 66. Organi...

Of all the things homeowners control when selling their home, the condition of the property is one of the most important.A crucial part of marketing any product is the presentation of the product.  Corporations and retail businesses understand this concept and pay millions of dollars each year to...

(Overpricing Can Be Costly) ¨ You will lose the excitement that a new listing generates:Real estate agents are working with buyers who have seen what is cur- rently on the market and are waiting for something new to be listed.  Therefore, the most activity will take place in the first 30 days of ...

The following is an excerpt from my Home Seller Book that I give to prospective sellers on listing appointments.  Hopefully it can help someone here understand some important points related to proper pricing.  Statements frequently heard from sellers that really have nothing to do with the home's...