Open Season on Homes for Sale in Charlotte NC – Hunting License Not Needed, but a Realtor® is HIGHLY Recommended!
It’s open season on homes for sale in Charlotte NC, and no hunting license is needed. You might want to wear bright orange jackets if you’re a seller, though, and be SURE to hire a Realtor®. It’s a buyer’s market out there and, in this case, you want the house hunters to see you.
Now, you can only take the hunting analogy so far; I don’t think you’d appreciate being hung on a wall as a trophy. You will appreciate hunters setting their sights on homes for sale in Charlotte NC, however. Here are a few tips to ensure that your home is the one they target:
Hire a Realtor®
This may sound self-serving; I am, after all, a Realtor®. However, while you may be trying to figure out whether you really want to pay commission fees, also consider this: Realtors® have access to many places that do it yourselfers don’t, such as Real Bird, Yahoo Real Estate, their MLS listings and Realtor.com to name a few. Buyers DO have access, and believe me, they’re looking. As the seller, you know exposure is key, and qualified Realtors® are trained to market your home and can get that exposure you need.
Prominence - Stand out among the hunted
Plain and simply, buyers are using more and more technology nowadays. Obviously, you, as the seller, want to be where the buyers are, correct? Embrace the Internet; Twitter, Facebook, blogging and other forms of social media are some of the ways successful Realtors® have helped their sellers garner attention. So, be certain that your Realtor® is networking online, or you’ll be far from prominence.
Go ahead and make those affordable repairs
If you can afford to replace a worn out faucet, do so. If you can replace bad flooring, go ahead and replace it. Whether it’s plumbing issues or light switches, big or small, make the repairs you can afford to make. Then, and here’s the secret, advertise: “All new fixtures!” or “Brand new flooring!” Sharing what you’ve done to make the house more attractive is like waving a giant flag and, when you’re talking about house hunting, you want to wave the biggest and best flag(s).
Add field dressing
Okay, perhaps that goes a little far with the hunting analogy! Basically, in a tough seller’s market, presentation is everything. Have strong curb appeal outside. Get rid of personal clutter inside. Stage the rooms and clean, clean, clean. Not only is it hunting season, this is a beauty contest as well. Dress your home accordingly.
Putting these tips into action will greatly raise the chances of taking another home off the list of homes for sale in Charlotte NC.
If you’re trying to sell your home and need an internet savvy agent, I can help. Call me at 704.491.3310 or email me at Debe@DebeMaxwell.com for more information.
(THE best Charlotte home search available - no kidding!)
Debe Maxwell, CRS/Realtor®/Broker
Broker@TheCharlotteScoop.com
Phone (704) 491-3310
Hello Debe and I love your post, very creative!
VB ;-)
Debe
Well done again I like you posts they are real and fun.
Thanks, VB! Hope you're doing well!
Well, thank you, Tim!
Debe, I will have to agree with VB, very creative post. It is a tough market, but there are still those who are kicking butt and taking names...
Debe the stats don't lie...over 80% of all for sale by owners end up listing with a Realtor. The answer is simple it is not that easy to sell a home yourself even in a good market.
Good advice. And, beautifully presented.
Good morning Debe,
Very creative and excellent analogy! Seller's do need to get on their orange jackets and stand out in the crowd..with both price and condition. It is a challenging market but homes are selling with creative agents like yourself!
Field dressing...great analogy and use to emphasize curb appeal and staging and its importance. As usual, nice presentation!
Debe, sound advice as always...if i were a buyer or seller in your area, I would contact you for sure!