June 2012 Absorption Rate in Wake Forest NC Real Estate

The absorption rate is stabilizing - happy dance!  What does it mean for you?  Stop by my website to learn all about an absorption rate and how it effects both buyers and sellers of real estate!

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Selling Your Home During the Summer? Have the Coolest Listing in this Hot Market!

If your home is currently on the market then this is a post for YOU!  While I am SURE your Realtor® prepared you for what to do when you have scheduled showings like lights on, soft music, etc there are some special touches that you can do for a showing in the summer that just might make your home stand out!

Summer conjures up memories of cookouts, swimming pools, lemonade and fireflies......so, why not get the buyer that will be previewing your home in the right frame of mind?

• Be sure you have some "punched up" flower power for when the buyer first shows up!  Whether it be some fresh new plantings around the mailbox or some bright potted flowers on the porch you just can't ignore the visual of flowers!
• Is your doormat fresh and clean?  If you have one that indicates you have pets - remove it.  Instead, opt for a crisp, clean straw mat in perhaps a summer color that coordinates well with other attributes of your exterior.  (shutter colors, front door color, etc)
• Open all the blinds so that buyers have a clear view of the front and back yards.  Let the sun shine in!  (don't forget to clean your windows!)
• Make sure your air conditioner is set to a very cool temperature!  
• If you have scents in your home you may want to go for a summer scent such as a citrus smell, a crisp herb smell such as basil or even a light honeysuckle scent.
• Offering a light snack?  Many sellers do!  If so, opt for a lighter snack such as a lemon cookie (instead of chocolate chip) and some small bottled waters or a pitcher of lemonade!  Don't forget to offer some napkins as well!
• Show off your deck and grilling area!  If you have a table on your deck be sure to have the umbrella opened and the table staged.  Yes, stage the table on the deck!  Outdoor serverware is perfect for getting the buyer to visualize what it might be like to sit on the deck and have a late summer afternoon dinner. 
• Have a large yard?  Show it off!  You may want to consider a soccer net or a Bocce Ball area.  
• Do swimming pool?  If so, make sure it is crystal clear and stage the decking area with clean and well maintained chairs!
• Choose your music wisely.  It's always wonderful to have soft music playing in the background when your home is being shown.  Light jazz or blues is always a safe choice!

Show off your homes BEST assets and how comfortable it is in the hot summer months!  The more you can get a buyer in the mood and "living in your home" the better the chance you have that it will stand out when compared against others they have seen!

If you are considering putting your home for sale in Wake Forest NC I would welcome the opportunity to speak with you!  As a top real estate agent in Wake Forest NC I have the resources, network and skills to get your home sold in the quickest time frame with the least amount of stress and for the highest amount.  Feel free to visit my website, Wake Forest NC House Chick, to research me!  You can also call me at 919-649-6128 or simply send me an email - it's just that easy!  

To keep up with all the latest on the Wake Forest NC Real Estate Market you just can't miss my Facebook Fan Page - Wake Forest NC House Chick!

Tremendous Wake Forest NC Home Inventory Under $200K

Looking for homes for sale in Wake Forest NC under $200,000.00?  There are PLENTY!  And, trust me, they come in all shapes and sizes to fit any family profile!

One great place to start your search is with my Wake Forest NC Foreclosure Report that I update and publish weekly to my website, Wake Forest NC House Chick.  The reports are available in PDF file and available for download for FREE!  I can say that I have inspected the majority of these homes in person and there are quite a few really exceptional deals to be found!

Take a minute and download my latest Wake Forest NC Foreclosures Report - then, if you have any questions or would like to preview any of the homes just give me a call at 919-649-6128 or simply send me an email - it's just that easy!

6012 Bramblewood Drive, Raleigh NC is UNDER CONTRACT!

6012 Bramblewood Drive is UNDER CONTRACT!  In less than 23 days this gorgeous home that priced just perfectly went under contract and will be closing soon!  If you missed out on this great opportunity don't worry!  There are other fantastic homes for sale in Raleigh NC and I can help you find them!

Please be sure to visit my website, Wake Forest House Chick, for all the latest homes for sale in Wake Forest NC and Raleigh NC as well as the surrounding areas!  You can also fill out a Home Profile that will notify you of homes for sale as soon as they come on the market. 

Whether you are buying or selling real estate I can help!

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Looking For Some Fun Things To Do in Wake Forest NC? Don't Miss This Weeks Calendar!

Wake Forest NC has some amazing events this week with a little bit of something for EVERYONE!  Be sure to check out:

• Margaritas and Mambo
• Art After Hours
• All You Can Eat Pancake and Sausage Breakfast
• Valentine's Day Dance

and so much more!  You can check out the full calendar of events for Wake Forest NC at Wake Forest NC - Small Town with Big Outlook!

Even if You LOVE Vegas - Don't Be A Gambler in the Wake Forest NC Real Estate Market

If you want to sell your home in Wake Forest NC AND you contract me as your Realtor® you can be sure that you will receive a thorough, in-depth and detailed CMA prior to suggesting your listing price. Now, what I don't understand from past sellers is their need to take all of the work that I have put into that CMA and decide to gamble in the Wake Forest NC Real Estate market.

When I suggest a listing price it is based on several criteria:

1. The CMA that I prepared for your home which takes into account the current listings in your neighborhood (your competition - fair market, foreclosures and short sales), the homes that are currently under contract (how long were THEY on the market, did they adjust their price, what was the Wake Forest NC Real Estate market like when they initially listed their home, etc.) and the homes that have sold in your neighborhood in the last 3 months. Notice I didn't say 6 months, 9 months or a year - that is just not relevant anymore.
2. Your motivation as the seller to get your home sold quickly. Are you downsizing, relocating, upsizing, or are you in financial crisis and must sell.
3. The condition of your home. Is it in pristine showing condition? (I'll reserve what I consider that for another post) Do you have curb appeal? What stands out about your home from the competition. And, no, just because YOU think your home is better than the competition doesn't mean that it is - you are EMOTIONALLY attached and viewing it through rose colored glasses shaded with sentimentality, warm-fuzzies and emotions.

When I suggest a list price it is because I have done the research, visited the competition, and evaluated your current situation. When a seller counters my list price suggestion with a higher price they are only gambling in the Wake Forest NC Real Estate market. I think they always think "what-if" - well, let me share with you some of the what if's if your home enters the market listed too high.....

• you won't be taken seriously as a seller. Remember, buyers have BUYER'S AGENTS and they are educated as well. They'll know the competition and realize that you are priced too high.
• Once you lower the price you take a huge gamble that your home has become stale. You become THAT house. And, if you think that you can take the house off the market and relist it you CAN'T. Did you know that it is unethical in Wake Forest NC for a Realtor® to do that? Besides, MLS now keeps track of cumulative Days on the Market (DOM). Again, buyers will have a BUYER'S AGENT - they will know!
• When you do lower the list price you may have very well missed a selling window. Let's say you list in the Spring - the prime time to get homes fresh and sparkly and on the market. You price too high, wait a few months and then decide to lower the price. You have just missed one of the best selling times of the year!

So, whether you choose me as your Realtor® in Wake Forest NC or another - trust them! It's why we do what we do!

• Ask questions - I, personally, love to involve sellers in the process.
• Trust - the highest respect I can ask for is your trust!
• Listen - one of the pillars of the foundation of a professional relationship is listening

And, if you ARE thinking of listing your home I would welcome the oppportunity to earn your trust in me! I don't gamble! Besides, I AM the Wake Forest NC House Chick! I live, work and play in Wake Forest NC and I know the Wake Forest NC Real Estate market better than anyone! Feel free to give me a call at 919.649.6128 or simply send me an email!

For more information regarding CMAs or what a Market Analysis is then don't miss this post!