02/07/2025
The market has already started off strong this year, and with the spring real estate season just ahead, I believe it will be an active and successful year.
If selling your home is part of your future plans, let’s connect to explore your options. I will share valuable insights that can help you prepare your property effectively for the market, so it not only sells quickly but also achieves an excellent price.
My commitment to excellence is reflected in the loyalty of my clients, many of whom return for my expertise or refer me to their family, friends, neighbors and coworkers. Together, we can navigate this dynamic market with confidence and success. Enjoy February!
Gratefully,
Julie
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What Does the Home Appraiser Look At When Appraising a Home?
Just imagine your home after you strip out your personal items — that is what the appraiser cares about. So, even though your custom-made living room furniture would make any interior designer swoon, it will not impress the appraiser at all.
The quality and condition of the “bones” of your home are what matters. During a home visit, which can take 30 minutes to several hours depending on the size of your property, the appraiser takes measurements, examines amenities, and snaps a lot of photos. What the appraiser looks at includes the following:
· The dimensions and layout of the home
· The overall quality and condition of the home
· Health and safety concerns
· How the exterior appears, including the foundation, walls, roof and gutters
· How the interior appears, including the floors, walls and trim
· Permanent additions or upgrades to the property including basements, pools, decks and garages
· If the property conforms to the neighborhood (style, condition, use, construction) – for resale purposes
The appraiser then looks at what similar homes in your area have sold for recently (within the last six months) and combines all of this information to reach a final appraisal value.
It is helpful to have a list of what renovations and replacements to systems you have made and be sure to include the date and the cost of those changes.
Source: HomeLight.com
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but not our hearts."
~ Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.
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15 Ways to Kick Your Kitchen Island
Up a Notch
Make your kitchen island work harder and smarter with some fun and functional features.
Kitchen islands are hot items among homeowners who are remodeling or building their kitchens from scratch. If you are among them, why stop at the standard features? With some creativity and the help of a talented designer and cabinetmaker you can equip your island with all kinds of handy bells and whistles. 15 Clever Designs on Houzz
Home Tips for February
If cold weather has you stuck indoors here are some great home issues to tackle:
Grab a screwdriver, go room to room checking for anything that needs tightened.
Go on a germ hunt. Clean all doorknobs, light switches, doors or anywhere that germs may reside.
Go through all closets with three boxes: Keep, Donate and Toss.
Go through your junk drawer. Buy a battery organizer to store batteries. Source: American Home Shield
February Fun
February 6-8
NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Weekend
February 8
Queen City Brewers Festival @ Plaza Midtown
February 14
7th Annual Queen City Blues Festival @ Bojangles Colliseum
February 15
Chili Cook Off Stroll @ Waynesville
Gloucester Mardi Gras
February 22
Dancing With the Stars Live @ Ovens Auditorium
Mardi Gras By the Sea Festival @ Oak Island
February 23
Alton Brown Live @ Belk Theater
February 27- March 1
Carolina Jazz Festival @ Chapel Hill
The Ultimate Guide to Museums in Charlotte
Discover art, history, science, racing and nature at the Queen City’s award-winning museums. Get the Guide Here
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