Marian Shapiro, Broker/Realtor

10/25/2025

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Welcome to your Q3 Market Update for 2025. Following these updates will give you a good indication of where the market is heading and what you can expect locally in each of our regions throughout the Carolinas. Market update The third quarter brought a clear theme across the Carolinas: more choices,...

04/11/2025

This is great advice if you're about to give a facelift to the outside of your house. Check out which paint colors are in vogue right now so you immediately attract buyers when your house is marketed for sale. And of course call me!

Today’s buyers are searching for move-in-ready homes with fresh, neutral paint colors throughout. Thinking about selling soon? Find out which paint colors appeal to most buyers when you read about trending paint colors that maximize home value. Exterior paint color trends View this post on Instagr...

02/12/2025

Great info for listing your house this spring, and how to price your house correctly! I'm here to help you!

A home that isn’t priced appropriately in this market will sit stagnant. As you prepare to list your home, we recommend all sellers dive into these five important statistics. Days on the market (DOM) It’s important to understand the trend as it relates to the average days on the market for both ...

02/08/2025

Here are some helpful hints on how to attract buyer's when your house is getting ready to hit the market!

More than just a  fancy buzzword that you’ll hear over and over again in preparation to sell your home, forgetting about curb appeal is one of the biggest mistakes sellers make. But more than just sweeping your front porch and making sure all your lightbulbs are working, what really matters when ...

02/06/2025

Getting ready for the spring market can often take time. Here are some helpful hints to begin the process!

Have plans to sell your home soon? It’s never too early to start tackling that to-do list so you can make sure your home sells quickly. Not sure where to start? Here are the 5 best things to do to get your home ready to sell. #1 Clear the clutter By far, the biggest thing you can do to get your ho...

02/03/2025

You'll find commentary on the current market, and if you're thinking of selling, check out important suggestions here!

Housing inventory recently hit a 4-year high in September, as the lower-than-low housing inventory levels we experienced during the pandemic are slowly fading away as more and more homes hit the market. What’s more, new listings are up by 4.7% nationally, despite the mortgage interest rate hurdle....

01/13/2025

Considering a new construction home build?? Check out this article, and you'll be well ahead of the curve!

A whopping 33% of all homes purchased right now are new construction. If you’re in the midst of planning a new build or saving for a down payment for new construction in the coming months, here are our best tips when planning a timeless new construction home. How long will you be in your new home?...

10/14/2024

Here comes the fall season! Check out this important list of home maintenance projects, and get to work before it's too late...

Owning a home comes with a lot of responsibility, especially when the cooler weather strikes. To keep your home in tip top shape during the fall and winter seasons, complete some home maintenance tasks to help prepare for anything the cold weather brings. Here are 13 items to tackle this fall to pre...

10/12/2024

Planning to buy a house in the new year, here are some important planning opportunities to get started. Call me if you have any questions!

Gearing up to purchase a home next year? Get a head start on the process by starting to think about important to-do tasks as you embark on your homeownership journey. Understand the market Today’s market is vastly different from what we experienced pre-pandemic and even during the pandemic. If you...

09/04/2024

Check this out! There are some helpful suggestions, one of which is to find a real estate broker who is a certified home stager or a background in home staging. That would be me, ASP! Glad to bring my home staging experience to you, helping to create an environment which looks terrific, and may bring the price you're hoping for!

Besides landing on the right price to sell your home quickly, staging your home correctly is one of the easiest things you can do to ensure your home sells in a timely manner. In fact, a recent study from Realtor Magazine indicated that staged homes on the market sold for 25% more than homes without...

08/30/2024

08/23/2024

Check out this article and stay ahead of the curve. It may surprise you!

Despite continued inventory challenges and interest rates fluctuating between the high 6’s and low 7’s, the summer real estate market is moving at an accelerated pace, and we expect to see this momentum continue as students return to school this fall. Thinking about diving into the market soon? ...