Triangle Area Real Estate News & Information - Selling your Home

Give Your Home it's Day in the Sun

Ready to give your home its’ day in the sun? Do you want to sell your house, but hesitate because you're worried you won't be able to find your next home in today's market? We want to offer reasons why summer is our favorite time for buying and selling in the Research Triangle Park and insight into a summer buyer journey. Days are longer, the weather is warmer, the inventory is low, and incredible new homes are on the market.

2023 Summer Selling Climate

According to Realtor.com, on average, active inventory in June is 50.6% below pre pandemic levels, 74% of homes sell in under a month, homes receive an average of 3 offers, and the median days on the market is 18. What does this mean? Sellers have had a sustained advantage nationally that is a…

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Why Time is Money When Selling Your Home

You are perfectly capable and within your right to sell your own home. Many companies will offer ways for you to list your home for sale even, at reduced rates. What you DO have to consider is this is likely one of the largest monetary transactions of your life. Where there are thousands of dollars at stake, you need to have proper marketing, negotiating, exposure to existing active and qualified buyers, and expert knowledge of the market to list a home at the proper price. Do you have a marketing program in place, a database of buyers, expertise in negotiation, and years of experience in your area in real estate transacting? You can develop these in time, but this is why time is money when selling your home and why a reputable and highly experienced…

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Your Guides to Buying or Selling a Home This Fall

Your Guides to Buying or Selling a Home This Fall

If you are considering buying or selling a home this fall, you probably have a lot of questions. Mortgage rates have been rising, inflation concerns have some worried about investing in real estate, and rents continue to rise. For many waiting until they feel more comfortable with the market, may not an option. The reality in real estate and in life is that there really is no absolute perfect time to buy or sell. In real estate there's an old saying, "The best time to buy a home is right now or 20 years ago." Hindsight is always 20/20 and the best we really can do is educate ourselves with the necessary information so that we make a smart; informed decision. The great news is while it is still a…

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Selling Your Home this Summer? Use a Pro!

If you are considering selling your home this summer and had the thought that you could save money by doing it yourself, think again. There are many points in a sale of a home that require deft negotiation and as with most things "experience counts" to ensure that your property, security, and finances; are protected. Lets go over the benefits of using a reputable, experienced local Realtor to sell your home smarter this summer.

Understanding Market Trends

Currently there is a lot of fluctuation in the market. Rising mortgage rates, increased home prices, and restricted inventory all affect your home price; selling potential and overall marketing strategy. The best Realtors are constantly watching trends, studying local markte data and know…

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Pros and Cons of Contingencies

Pros and Cons of Contingencies

In a perfect home buying world, buyers would be pre approved from lenders or would submit cash offers. There would be no appraisal necessary, homes would be pre-inspected, repairs made in advance, property disclosures would be meaningful and we would close in 30-days without contingencies or any hiccups. But in the real world, and according to the NAR 2020 Realtor Confidence Index, roughly 76% of contracts have contingencies. In this blog we explore the most common contingencies and how they affect the sale of a home both from a buyers and a seller's perspective.

What are Contingencies?

Contingencies are conditions within a contract for real property that must be met for the contract to move forward and be…

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The Home Sellers Guide to Maximizing the Sales Price

At the top of every home seller’s checklist is a universal goal. Regardless of the market’s climate, whether it favors buyers or sellers, every home seller wants the most for their home. It is the most asked question we hear from our seller clients, "How do we maximize the sales price?"

Before your home hits the market

Choosing the right real estate agent is the first and most important step in maximizing your home’s value. Every home and each seller is different, at My NC Homes we understand this and provide our clients with detailed information about the home’s value, market conditions and the competition. We supply professional resources and support to get them "Show Ready." We coach our clients in terms of repairs, negotiation tactics…

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Where to Start when you want to Sell

Whether you are moving to be closer to work or simply need more space, getting a home ready for the market, selling, buying, and moving can seem like an overwhelming experience. After living in your house there are plenty of projects you’ve probably wanted to tackle. Maybe you’ve thought about adding a backsplash, painting the living room, or updating the countertops in the bathrooms. What project will add the most value to the house and attract a good offer? You can spend the time doing online research or talk to friends and family about what you think matters most, but your best bet is consulting a real estate professional. Contact your real estate agent, even if selling seems like months away.

Start with contacting your agent

Your agent…

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3 Ways To Increase The Exposure Of Your Chapel Hill Home For Sale

So, you’ve decided you’re ready to sell your home. You’ve chosen a local real estate agent, they’ve helped you set the right price, and have added the listing to their website and the MLS®.

At this stage of the game, some owners might just sit back and let their agent do all of the work, which is fine because that’s what you’re paying them to do. However, if you’re really passionate about selling your home in a timely manner and want to help show buyer’s why they should invest in your home, it’s can take a little work on your part as well. Here are a few easy tips that you can do to help you get top-dollar for your home.

1. Share The Listing On Facebook

An agent can share the listing on Facebook and boost it for a price, but that still only…

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