When you are deciding what type of countertops to put in your kitchen or bathroom, there is a huge selection of materials to chose from: Granite, Laminates, Plastics, Glass, Quartz, Marble, Polished Concrete…the list goes on and on. Yet, for all the options that...
It is very difficult for a seller to back out of a North Carolina real estate contract, so think carefully before signing on the dotted line and be smart about what offer you accept. I advise not considering a contract that is contingent upon the sale of a home that...
Not all brokers perform equally. Ten percent of brokers are responsible for over 80% of all sales in the Raleigh area. As of this writing, the average “days-on-market” for sold listings in the Raleigh area is 37 days, but some of the best agents are averaging in the...
The price you want, or need, to get for your home does not matter to buyers. Yes, making smart investments and otherwise preparing your home for sale will definitely increase the value, but if your asking price is too much above that value, it will not sell. In fact,...
Brokers set up searches in the Multiple Listing Service for their clients, so that when a home comes on the market that meets their buyer’s criteria, it gets sent to the buyer automatically. So when your home is activated in the MLS, it will be emailed to hundreds of...
Here are a list of low-cost easy home improvements which will pay for themselves many times over: Clean every inch of your home. Get help if you need it. Spread new mulch. Use dark brown “triple-shredded stained bark.” The stain keeps it looking better much longer....
