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What Is The One Thing You Can Do As A Seller To Impress Buyers When Selling Your Home?

As a seller, there are a lot of things you can do to prepare your home for sale that will help attract buyers! However, there is one specific detail that really makes an impression that not many sellers are doing! My #1 Tip: PROVIDE THE PAPERWORK Get a binder for $3 at Target and start […]

How an Agent Can Help Alleviate Stress

Purchasing a home can be a stressful experience, whether you’re a first-time buyer or you’ve been through the process before. But that’s one of the reasons that working with a real estate professional is so worthwhile. With your agent’s guidance, buying a home should be enjoyable, rather than stressful. Here are some of the more […]

Avoid These Phrases When You’re Buying a Home!

Sometimes you need to keep a poker face when you’re buying a home. It’s not in your best interest to be totally candid with the seller and listing agent when you’re considering a home. Here a few things that are better left unsaid. “This is at the top end of our budget”: Don’t let the […]

Five Things to Know About Home Inspections

Home inspection is an important part of the home sale process, both for buyers and sellers. When it’s time for you to hire an inspector, here are five things you should be thinking about:  1. It’s your choice: You are not bound or obligated to use any particular inspector. Your real estate professional should have […]

Slaying Myths about Home Buying Today!

A new study by ApartmentList.com was just released, and to be able to afford an apartment in Charlotte, you need to be making $22/hour!! That’s crazy! Stop working hard for your money, just to give it to someone else! Start paying down a mortgage for a home that YOU own instead! You can paint that […]

Which Features are Young Buyers Looking for in a Home?

Millennials are the second-largest segment of home buyers, ranking behind only baby boomers, according to the National Association of Realtors. Here are five features that tend to entice millennials who are looking to buy. An up-to-date kitchen and bathYounger buyers often have limited funds for renovations, so it’s important that they have functional and inviting […]

Before You Take The Plunge With a Fixer-Upper, Think About Resale Value

We’ve all watched the HGTV programs that show a run-down old house transforming into a dream home. Tackling a big renovation project on an outdated property can indeed pay off big—both with the home of your dreams, and with a return on investment. If resale value is a primary concern, consider these factors as you’re […]

Five Tips for a Great Backyard

Summer is here, so entertaining has made the move from the living room to the backyard. It’s the season for barbecues and campouts. Here are five ways to make sure your back yard is everyone’s favorite.  1. Make sure there’s a place to cook! The way to your guests’ hearts is through their stomachs. You […]

How Your Daily Drive Time Can Factor Into Your Mortgage

It’s easy to overlook some of the things that can affect your budget and purchasing power when you’re considering a home, and one of the biggest factors that buyers overlook is the cost of their daily commute. We’ve all heard that real estate is all about “location, location, location,” and properties in more desirable locations […]

Choosing the Right Paint Finish

It can be intimidating to stand in front of the paint swatches at the paint or hardware store and try to make a decision. Picking a color can be difficult enough—and then you have to choose the finish. Choosing the color is up to you, but here’s a simple guide to choosing the correct finish […]