selling tips in raleigh: Should I List my Home While my Tenant Still Resides There? - 01/11/17 04:52 AM
With home values surging and inventory low, now may be the time to finally list that income property. But, as tempting as it may seem, wait until your tenant has moved out before you list your home.
 
Whenever you list your home, you want to make sure of three things:
     It’s easy to show.     It’s priced right     It looks great.  
That’s it!!  If you hit all three markers, your home will sell!
If your tenant is still in your house, you will MISS the mark on all three criteria.
 
It's easy to show.
With a tenant, there are state laws which guide showing the … (5 comments)

selling tips in raleigh: Four Tips to Improve Showing Your Home in the Winter - 01/21/16 01:27 AM
Listing your home can be challenging enough in the Spring but when the Winter hits, it can be daunting. But, there are a few things you can do to make the process easier for buyers.
1. Shovel, shovel, and shovel!
Yes, please make sure you shovel all walk ways that lead to your door. You may even want to lay a thin layer of sand down to provide some traction for walking on snowy or icy days.
 
2.  Add Color!
Because it is hard to have plants welcoming you at the front door,  you can place a wreath at the door to add a spot … (2 comments)

selling tips in raleigh: The First Four Things To Do Before Placing Your Home on the Market - 01/13/16 11:57 PM
The space is feeling cramped at your home. You decide to place your home on the market. But, before you start de-cluttering and cleaning, there are four steps that are often overlooked by sellers before they place their home on the market.
1. Check Your Financial Status
Placing your home on the market and then moving to your new home can be very expensive. You will need money upfront to beautify your current home and to repair any systems or appliances that are not working or in good condition.  Once your home is SOLD, you will need money for a possible down payment along … (3 comments)

selling tips in raleigh: Cleaning Carpets vs. Purchasing New Carpet - 04/03/13 02:00 AM
 
And so it is, you are preparing your home to sell!! 
In Raleigh, NC, the conditions are ripe for a quicker sale than in years past. The inventory is shrinking, days on market are reducing and the number of buyers ready to make that commitment have increased! You know you want to have the best presentation for buyers during the first two weeks you are on the market.
 
You look at your carpet that has never been replaced in the ten years that you have lived there and decide to just professionally clean the carpets. Why buy … (1 comments)

 
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Shanta Jackson

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