Many people that are not close to the real estate industry ask us what the difference between agents, REALTORS and brokers are. It can be confusing because a lot of times individuals in the real estate professional can sometimes be lumped into a group together.

A lot of people use the blanket term “agent” to describe someone who is licensed in their state to buy,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Stepping away from the current economy and its effect on the housing market, lets turn to technology and marketing and how your home should be marketed in today’s techno atmosphere.

The truth of the times is that for the most part print advertising and marketing for real estate is slowly becoming a thing of the past. Not because Real Estate professionals necessarily…

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…

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…