All Blog Posts Tagged 'Charlotte' (21)

What Makes a GOOD agent GREAT?

Whether you are an agent that mainly focuses on supporting buyers, sellers or both you have to do the best job that you can for whoever your clients may be.  Are you working with a “good” agent or are you working with a “great” agent?

What makes a “Good” agent?

I think there are tons of “good” agents out there.  A good agent is someone…

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Added by Tim Brown on March 2, 2012 at 12:10pm — No Comments

Would you sell your home if it would sell in 24 hours?

One of the things that I think a lot of people have trouble with is of course procrastination.  They will clean out the garage tomorrow, they will do their taxes this week, they will list their home for sale sometime soon…

 

We have all done it and it happens to those that want to “eventually” sell their home.

 

What if you could list your home today and have…

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Added by Tim Brown on January 11, 2012 at 1:15pm — No Comments

Is your tech causing clients to say “what the heck”?

The world is fast paced with changes being made at the drop of a hat and with the click of a button.  Now more than ever communication is key to lasting relationships with your clients.

 

Technology is a beautiful thing and has worked wonders for my business in terms of on the go statistics, social connections, mobility, photography, videos, on the go web and…

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Added by Tim Brown on December 1, 2011 at 1:10pm — No Comments

What do you want from your agent?

There have been some recent numbers and percentages being released concerning different polls and surveys the National Association of Realtors has conducted.  These numbers work to paint a solid picture of what buyers really do care about in terms of their agent and how they are represented.

From the start you can say with certainty that people are not concerned about how…

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Added by Tim Brown on November 29, 2011 at 2:56pm — No Comments

It is OK to Walk Away…

In today’s real estate landscape buyers are often hesitant and reluctant to really make that final decision.  A lot of times they get pressured into a decision.  Sure they may find a house that they really like and are kind of on the fence about it.  Then they start to feel pressure from what their family thinks, what their parents think, what their friends think and worst of all…

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Added by Tim Brown on November 14, 2011 at 1:47pm — No Comments

LOVE IT or LEAVE IT…GUARANTEED!



In today’s real estate ups and downs and the pressures of either being a first time homebuyer or even a buyer that has had several transactions, there is a bit of hesitance in the final decisions being made. With…

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Added by Tim Brown on October 20, 2011 at 11:26am — 1 Comment

To Do or Not To Do an Open House…That is the Question

One of the many ways Realtors today try to market and expose their listings is to schedule and set up an Open House for the property.  This is something that has been done for a long time now and can sometimes gain a few inquiries.

Open houses these days seem to have gotten a bit blah.  Obviously the point of the event is to show off a house that…

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Added by Tim Brown on September 21, 2011 at 12:57pm — No Comments

How would you market your home?

If you have been thinking of selling your home, then one of the aspects of selling a home is marketing.  You obviously cannot expect to simply throw a For Sale sign in the yard and expect results.  I doesn’t work that way.  Gone are the days of drive arounds.  Sure back in the day a for sale sign in the yard and perhaps a printed flier that you would…

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Added by Tim Brown on August 31, 2011 at 12:44pm — No Comments

Is Foreclosure Still a Dirty Word?

If you or someone you know is facing foreclosure there are some things that you should be aware of.  Firstly foreclosure should not be considered an easy way out because by no means it is not.  These days a lot of people honestly cannot afford the homes they are in for one reason or another.  What strikes me as odd is that years ago the word Foreclosure was…

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Added by Tim Brown on August 23, 2011 at 12:18pm — No Comments

Is Luxury just another word for expensive?

If you are an active buyer or even a new buyer just getting started with the home shopping experience then you have sure run into the term Luxury Homes.  But what really is a Luxury Home?  What does it consist of?  Is the flooring better? Is the paint job better?  What about the lawn and landscaping?

Well, sometimes yes and sometimes…

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Added by Tim Brown on August 19, 2011 at 10:07am — No Comments

Flashing the Leather

We all live in the same world and we all pretty much see the same news, usually depending on who is delivering that news helps shape our opinions.  There is only so many ways to say we are in a recession or arguably just coming out of one.  Regardless of that news along with our country’s debt and budgetry issues, real estate continues to get a lot…

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Added by Tim Brown on August 15, 2011 at 12:25pm — No Comments

Who is this Riparian and why does he have rights?

For those real estate agents and professionals that work in areas where there are bodies of water the term Riparian comes up quite a bit.  No, it is not a person but rather a set of rules, regulations and rights that owners have when owning a home or property that is located on the water’s edge.

There are several categories of Riparian Rights…

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Added by Tim Brown on July 28, 2011 at 2:33pm — No Comments

Why would a buyer want to use an agent?

There are many obvious reasons as to why an agent or broker would be necessary when you are selling your property.  From market knowledge to pricing to marketing, an agent is a good friend to have when selling your home.

But what about the buyers side?

Does a buyer really need an agent to represent them?  Well, being a broker I would have to say yes. But I will…

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Added by Tim Brown on June 28, 2011 at 7:09am — No Comments

Increase Home Value on the Cheap

This topsy turvy economy has everyone looking for ways to be a little more conscious of what they are spending and on what. So when it comes to selling your home and wanting to increase the value or overall appeal of the home, then many sellers are looking to do this fast and cheaply.

Luckily there are a few key areas of a home that buyers usually get an initial opinion…

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Added by Tim Brown on June 17, 2011 at 12:17pm — No Comments

Should You Sell On Your Own or Use an Agent?

If you are considering selling your home and are thinking about taking the plunge and selling it yourself, then you may want to spend a few minutes time and read through this post.

Most individuals that are jumping into the market as FSBO’s or For Sale By Owner individuals usually have little to no experience in the real estate field. Their main goal is to sell their home…

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Added by Tim Brown on June 14, 2011 at 10:09am — No Comments

Why Would You Move To Huntersville, NC?

North Carolina is quickly becoming one the nations leading places to live and Huntersville, NC is up at the top!  Huntersville is located about 10 miles from Charlotte, so driving into the city is a simple, short drive.  Getting to the Speedway is also a snap for all the NASCAR fans out there and is conveniently located where taking a weekend getaway to the…

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Added by Tim Brown on June 10, 2011 at 9:28am — No Comments

Understanding Today’s Buyer

With things the way they are and recovery inching a few steps forward and a few steps back, knowing today’s buyer and what their needs and wants are is crucial to getting a client’s home sold in a timely fashion.

Of course price is the main factor in getting a home sold faster but understanding your target audience is also a must when taking into consideration the…

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Added by Tim Brown on June 7, 2011 at 6:51am — No Comments

Storm-Proof Your Home

If you have been anywhere close to the tv and happen to have a news station on you will know that 2011 has been the biggest year for deadly tornados this country has seen in the last 50 years. So it is important to be educated on ways in which you can storm-proof your investment and work to minimize damage if hurricane or tornado force winds were to strike. As you know in…

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Added by Tim Brown on June 2, 2011 at 11:20am — No Comments

I Like to Move It Move It

Every so often a question arises on whether or not you as a seller should let a buyer that is under contract move in to your vacant home prior to the closing and settlement date. This is something that needs to be thought out extensively for many reasons.

You, as the seller need to understand that though you are under contract and everything is looking to be going…

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Added by Tim Brown on May 24, 2011 at 10:04am — 1 Comment

That Oughta Do It

So, you are going to list and hopefully sell your home.  The first step in the process is to personally evaluate the reasons for your selling motivation.  Once you are sure that this is the right path for you for whatever reason, it is time to call a Realtor.

So you jump online and start clicking through the armada of Realtors telling you they are the best and…

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Added by Tim Brown on May 19, 2011 at 10:31am — No Comments

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