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Home buyers and sellers have a natural inclination to avoid the real estate market at the end of the year due to the holiday rush. Anyone actively looking at homes to buy most likely needs to purchase or, for tax reasons, is trying to get a transaction completed before the end of the year. Anyone selling their home likely needs …
Homeowners often put considerable work into their property before listing it for sale. Repairs and renovations can increase the value of your home and usually provide a good return on investment. However, not everyone has the time or funds to make major upgrades to their house in preparation for selling it. It is possible to […]
The housing market can fluctuate drastically from month to month. While it’s difficult to predict exactly the best time in any given year to sell your home, there are some trends you can expect to see throughout the seasons. Spring is typically considered the best time for sellers, but this isn’t true in all circumstances. […]
Right now in New Hanover County, there is about 2.5 month’s worth of inventory. That means if every home sold, there would be no more homes left on the market in 2.5 months. Houses have been selling like hotcakes! If you have been keeping up with Melanie’s market updates, you know that homes have been going under contract just as …
Bidding wars are primarily seen in up and coming seller’s markets. But they could happen at any time, especially if the property is particularly unique, it has a unique location (i.e. waterfront, lakefront, unique view), or the market is experiencing a localized boom. Houses of all sizes and in all areas of the country undergo […]
In North Carolina, it is common knowledge that homeowners pay the commission for the real estate agents that list their home and bring a buyer. In Southeastern NC, that is typically 6% of the sale price split between the two agents (actually, the split starts at the brokerage and there are fees subtracted before it gets to the agent, but …
After a home inspection is completed, the buyers have the option of submitting a repair request. The sellers are not required to fix anything; however, the buyer has the option of backing out at any time prior to closing. So, it’s usually in the seller’s best interests to negotiate and come to a compromise on repairs. It’s common for sellers …
After the offer on the home is accepted, an appraisal will be conducted by a third-party company. The appraisal gives a second opinion on the fair market value of the home. This assures the lender that they are making a sound decision lending their money to the buyer. As long as the buyer is getting financing for the home, there …
As real estate brokers in Wilmington, NC, we have assisted a variety of homeowners sell their properties throughout the pandemic, including those who are high-risk or have family members who fall in that category. We understand the stress of uncertainty and the risk posed by strangers entering a home. We also know that job transfers still happen, family members want …
