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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 In my ten years in general residential brokerage in the Lake Norman area of North Carolina I've seen a major change in the way I need to plan my business. In our region, which includes the Charlotte area, we did not experience the "bubble" to the extent that of other areas of the country did except for the Lake Norman waaterfront community which had a 29% price increase in 2007.  Generating business in multi million production numbers was accomplished if one stayed focused & directed…

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I originally wrote this post on Active Rain, "Presenting Multiple Offers to the Lender for Short Sale Approval" and was reminded today that there are still MANY out there who don't understand the difference between a short sale and a foreclosure! I actually heard on a local radio show, the commentor, who is a real estate agent, proclaim something like this, "And, YES, we present ALL offers to the bank and let them decide which one you (the seller) will work with!" Unfortunately, I could not… Continue