Exclusive South Charlotte Deals!

September 24th, 2010 categories: Real Estate Deals

Did we hit the bottom of the Charlotte Real Estate Market?

It’s a BUYERS market in Charlotte! The Charlotte real estate market needs a boost, so I thought I would post all the homes in the South Charlotte Every 72 Hours!!

Below is a list of South Charlotte properties meeting one of the following criteria:

- $1million and more decreased 15% or more in price.
- $650,000 to $1million with more than 10% decrease in price.
- Less than $650,000 with more than a 5% decrease in price.

Enjoy browsing the HOT Charlotte property deals.. take advantage today by giving The Talk Charlotte Real Estate Team a RING at 888-297-6900.

The data relating to real estate on this Web site derive in part from the Carolina Multiple Listing Services, Inc. IDX program. Brokers make an effort to deliver accurate information, but buyers should independently verify any information on which they will rely in a transaction. All properties are subject to prior sale, change or withdrawal. Neither Talk Charlotte Real Estate nor any listing broker shall be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, or misprints, and they shall be held totally harmless from any damages arising from reliance upon this data. This data is provided exclusively for consumers — personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties they may be interested in purchasing. © 2010 Carolina Multiple Listing Services, Inc. Data updated September 24, 2010.

Authored by Donna Johnston | Discussion: 1 Comment »

How to Make your Older Charlotte Home Out-Show the Newbies

August 6th, 2010 categories: Selling your home

Show off your older Charlotte home

It’s no secret that we’re currently in a buyer’s market.  And with that, many home owners are wondering if their older Charlotte home for sale has a chance in today’s competitive housing market.  And this is certainly a valid concern.  The good news is that making your older Charlotte real estate area home out-show newer homes is not as hopeless as you might think.  And that is where your Charlotte REALTOR can lend you a solid helping hand.  Here are three methods for ensuring a quick and smooth sale of your older home.

Older Charlotte homes for sale typically come with mature trees, and this is a feature that you will never find in newer neighborhoods.  Why not create a no-kidding, show-stopping landscape. The yard doesn’t have to be a gardener’s dream, but should complement the lifestyle of potential buyers.  Family-oriented Charlotte neighborhoods should have lush, expansive lawn spaces where kids can play.  And older, retirement real estate areas should have mostly low maintenance landscaping with a small area for gardening.  Bottom-line, if buyers love the outside curb appeal, they will already be prepared to fall in love with the inside too!  Our Charlotte REALTORS are trained to know the landscaping elements that are most attractive to potential buyers for all Charlotte real estate areas.

The biggest concern for home buyers considering older Charlotte homes for sale is maintenance.  Ensuring big-ticket items such as roofing, heating and cooling systems are in good condition is essential to selling an older home.  If it’s just about time to replace these items, try to replace them before putting your home on the market.  It’s tempting to “leave them for the next person”, but in reality, there may not be someone else if you are unable to sell your Charlotte real estate area home.  And an older home that is advertised as having new energy efficient upgrades will certainly grab the attention of not only earth-conscious buyers, but also money-conscious buyers.  Our Charlotte REALTORS help all our sellers identify which upgrades will grab the most attention from potential buyers.

Professional renovations do come with a price tag, but if your goal is to sell your home quickly and efficiently, there is no better solution.  And if you’re handy with a power drill, that’s even better.  But a word of warning, if your own handy work doesn’t produce “model home” results, it’s best to leave the home as it is.  Nothing will turn off Charlotte real estate buyers more than “do-it-yourself” quality.  Keep in mind that the money spent on a professionally installed renovation could save you much more in wasted mortgage payments if the home sits empty for even a month longer than it needs to.

Think BIG when making renovation plans for Charlotte homes for sale.  Open floor plans and tall ceilings are trends that will linger for years.  Many older homes, however, are the exact opposite, with low ceilings and closed floor plans that focus on creating distinctly separate rooms.  Taking walls out of a home can be a daunting project, however, a licensed contractor can help you with this project in a matter of days for minimal cost.  You’ll be amazed how this slight floor plan change can distinguish your home from others in the Charlotte neighborhood.  And while there’s not much you can do to raise a ceiling, there are certainly decorating techniques that can make rooms appear taller.  We offer all our sellers tips for renovation possibilities that will lead to big returns at the closing table!

And most importantly, use a Charlotte REALTOR with experience in marketing older homes!  Our Sellers have the peace of mind that their home will sell quickly and for a fair value.  If you want to make sure the sale of your older Charlotte real estate area home is both successful and rewarding, Contact Us and we will ensure that you sell your Charlotte home for Top Dollar!

Authored by Donna Johnston | Discussion: 2 Comments »

HEY STOP!! 46 LAKE WYLIE-FORT MILL, SC Charlotte Property DEALS!

June 15th, 2010 categories: Real Estate Deals

Lake Wylie,Fort Mill

Address	Type	Subdivision	Price	Info
140 Wylie Cove LN	House	Joslin Pointe	$1,600,000	WaterStone Real Estate| MLS # 924227 | Active
7036 Montgomery Road	House		$1,150,000	FIRST PROPERTIES OF THECAROLINAS LW| MLS # 1063964 | Active
7036 Montgomery RD	House		$1,150,000	First Properties| MLS # 894828 | Active
13937 Rhone Valley DR	House	Montreux	$1,100,000	Allen Tate Company| MLS # 878322 | Active
3108 Channel View LNDG	House	Lake Ridge	$898,000	Allen Tate Company| MLS # 920014 | Active
1580 Woodbranch Rd.	House		$699,999	KELLER WILLIAMS AT BAXTER| MLS # 1062266 | Active
1580 Woodbranch RD	House		$699,999	Keller Williams at Baxter| MLS # 878387 | Active
131 Whispering Pines CT	House	River Hills	$699,900	Rinehart Realty Corporation| MLS # 931851 | Active
131 Whispering Pines	House	River Hills I	$699,900	RINEHART REALTY LAKE WYLIE| MLS # 1067856 | Active
4525 Forest Cove RD	House	Forest Cove	$649,900	RE/MAX A One Real Estate| MLS # 882858 | Active
3024 Lake Pointe DR	House	Reflection Pointe	$645,000	Moss Realty| MLS # 891016 | Active
2079 Sugar Pond CT	House	Trinity Ridge	$560,000	RE/MAX Metro Realty| MLS # 939868 | Active
2079 Sugar Pond Ct.	House	Trinity Ridge – FTM	$560,000	RE/MAX METRO REALTY| MLS # 1068695 | Active
2379 E Highway 55	House	No Subdivision	$549,000	KELLER WILLIAMS AT BAXTER| MLS # 1068034 | Active
2379 E Hwy 55 HWY	House		$549,000	Keller Williams at Baxter| MLS # 933629 | Active
2035 Sugar Pond CT.	House	Trinity Ridge – FTM	$520,000	RE/MAX METRO REALTY| MLS # 1068697 | Active
2035 Sugar Pond CT	House	Trinity Ridge	$520,000	RE/MAX Metro Realty| MLS # 939883 | Active
1220 Harbor Town PL	House	Waterford Glen	$464,900	RE/MAX Executive Realty| MLS # 923922 | Active
1220 Harbor Town	House	Waterford Glen	$464,900	RE/MAX Executive Realty-RH| MLS # 1066990 | Active
13516 Luray AVE	House		$445,000	Allen Tate Company| MLS # 929254 | Active
2156 Sandlapper RD	House		$399,900	Prudential Carolinas Realty| MLS # 943682 | Active
3246 Bannock DR	House	Regent Park	$369,900	Golf Realty, Inc| MLS # 921139 | Active
1078 Market Street	House	Baxter Vill – Ftm	$329,900	Carolina Realty Solutions| MLS # 1067294 | Active
1078 Market ST	House	Baxter VIllage	$329,900	Carolina Realty Solutions| MLS # 926448 | Active
1750 Williamsburg DR	House	Stoneridge Lakes	$275,000	Allen Tate Company| MLS # 937565 | Active
1750 Williamsburg Dr	House	Stoneridge Lakes	$275,000	ALLEN TATE ROCK HILL| MLS # 1068483 | Active
73 Ridgeport	Condo	River Hills I	$225,000	KELLER WILLIAMS AT BAXTER| MLS # 1068459 | Active
73 Ridgeport RD # 73	Condo	The Bluffs	$225,000	Keller Williams at Baxter| MLS # 938776 | Active
25 Leaf Arbor CT	House	Lake Forest	$206,990	NVR Homes, Inc./Ryan Homes| MLS # 901184 | Active
105 Hampton Hill CT	House	Merryweather Farms	$205,000	Knox Realty| MLS # 895305 | Active
1975 Regency CT	House	Hampton Woods	$199,900	Keller Williams at Baxter| MLS # 932659 | Active
1975 Regency Court	House	Hampton Woods	$199,900	KELLER WILLIAMS AT BAXTER| MLS # 1067942 | Active
1528 Bowater RD	House		$199,000	Jenkins Realty of Carolinas| MLS # 920261 | Active
939 Meadowlark DR	House	Rawlinson Acres I	$179,000	Allen Tate Company| MLS # 879145 | Active
939 Meadowlark Drive	House	Rawlinson Ac	$179,000	ALLEN TATE ROCK HILL| MLS # 1062356 | Active
414 Nicklaus	Condo	Fairway Townes at Regent Park	$174,900	SHOWCASE REALTY, LLC| MLS # 1065796 | Active
414 Nicklaus LN # -	Condo	The Fairways	$174,900	Showcase Realty LLC| MLS # 911450 | Active
339 Liverpool RD # 339	Condo	Ardwyck	$150,000	RE/MAX Executive Realty| MLS # 930638 | Active
2010 Aldersgate Road	House	Hidden Forest	$146,900	Prudential Carolinas-RockHill| MLS # 1068600 | Active
601 Country Club DR	House	Country Club Estates	$139,900	Keller Williams at Baxter| MLS # 927239 | Active
601 Country Club Drive	House	Country Club Es	$139,900	KELLER WILLIAMS AT BAXTER| MLS # 1067338 | Active
860 Mason Dickson RD	House		$135,000	Allen Tate Company| MLS # 940147 | Active
860 Mason Dickson Road	House		$135,000	Allen Tate Company – LW| MLS # 1068753 | Active
1794 Rosewell Drive	House	Bristol Park	$129,900	Prudential Carolinas-RockHill| MLS # 1067171 | Active
1509 Hathaway	House	Hallmark Est	$120,000	ALLEN TATE ROCK HILL| MLS # 1066895 | Active
213 Springdale Drive	House		$118,500	WHITE ROSE REALTY| MLS # 1062024 | Active
213 Springdale DR	House		$118,500	WhiteRose Realty| MLS # 875800 | Active
34 Southbrook Dr	House	Forest Hills	$89,900	ALLEN TATE ROCK HILL| MLS # 1067274 | Active
34 Southbrook DR	House	Forest Hills	$89,900	Allen Tate Company| MLS # 926287 | Active
345 Pelling Drive	House	Hunter Park	$89,900	ALLEN TATE ROCK HILL| MLS # 1067629 | Active
345 Pelling DR	House	Hunter Park	$89,900	Allen Tate Company| MLS # 930091 | Active
2043 Nations Ford Rd	House	Kenilworth	$89,900	ALLEN TATE ROCK HILL| MLS # 1066117 | Active
2043 Nations Ford RD	House	Kenilworth	$89,900	Allen Tate Company| MLS # 915122 | Active
339 Long St	House		$79,900	Carolina Realty Solutions| MLS # 1068421 | Active
339 Long ST	House		$79,900	Carolina Realty Solutions| MLS # 936872 | Active
411 Pathway Drive	House		$74,900	RINEHART REALTY LAKE WYLIE| MLS # 1065180 | Active
1111 SOUTHLAND DRIVE	House	Southland Park	$70,000	KELLER WILLIAMS AT BAXTER| MLS # 1061957 | Active
1111 Southland DR	House	Southland Park	$70,000	Keller Williams at Baxter| MLS # 875355 | Active
1413 Deas ST	House	Darlington Heights	$69,900	Allen Tate Company| MLS # 940749 | Active
211 Heritage Blvd #609	Condo	Regent Park	$69,900	CENTURY 21 FIRST CHOICE – MAIN| MLS # 1065783 | Active
1413 Deas Street	House	Darlington Hgts	$69,900	ALLEN TATE ROCK HILL| MLS # 1068783 | Active
115 Wilson ST	House		$68,900	Benham Real Estate Group, Inc.| MLS # 938637 | Active
454 Paraham RD	House	Windy Run	$34,900	ERA Reeves Realty & Associates| MLS # 927904 | Active
454 Paraham Road	House		$34,900	ERA Reeves Realty & Assoc| MLS # 1067427 | Active
6649 Mandarin DR	House	Russell Farms	$34,500	Wilkinson & Associates| MLS # 933047 | Active
6649 Mandarin Drive	House	Russell Farms	$34,500	Wilkinson & Associates| MLS # 1067979 | Active
525 S Jones Avenue	House		$33,600	GIBBS REALTY & AUCTION CO| MLS # 1065912 | Active
318 S Confederate	House		$29,900	Prudential Carolinas-RockHill| MLS # 1066581 | Active
501 Saluda ST	House		$26,900	Century 21 First Choice| MLS # 939025 | Active
501 Saluda St	House		$26,900	CENTURY 21 FIRST CHOICE – MAIN| MLS # 1068612 | Active

The data relating to real estate on this Web site derive in part from the Carolina Multiple Listing Services, Inc. IDX program. Brokers make an effort to deliver accurate information, but buyers should independently verify any information on which they will rely in a transaction. All properties are subject to prior sale, change or withdrawal. Neither Talk Charlotte Real Estate nor any listing broker shall be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, or misprints, and they shall be held totally harmless from any damages arising from reliance upon this data. This data is provided exclusively for consumers — personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties they may be interested in purchasing. © 2010 Carolina Multiple Listing Services, Inc.
Data updated June 14, 2010.

Authored by Donna Johnston | Discussion: 1 Comment »

How much is that Charlotte home? No hassle, no sales pitch!

May 2nd, 2010 categories: Buying your Home

Have you ever been “just looking” around the Charlotte area maybe thinking about buying a Charlotte home? or just curious what the  Charlotte house down the street is going for? You know how you pull up to grab a brochure and wouldn’t you know it the brochure doesn’t have the price???

To get the price you’ll have to call the Charlotte Realtor, (ahhh…I get it) and you’re likely to get a sales pitch…it might go something like this -

You: Hello my name is Barry (fake name of course) and I’m looking at the house in Charlotte at 222 Was Just Looking Ave – can you tell me the price?

Agent: Barry it’s Howie, Howie Closem  – I’m so glad you called, of course I can help you – may I ask a question first? What exactly are you looking for in a Charlotte home? Are you looking to buy soooooon or just looking?

You: Uh…Howie I simply wanted the  price…

Agent: Barry, I understand but I need to know…..blah blah blah ba blah blah blah…..

OK that may have been a little exaggerated but you get the gist sometimes you just want some information on your terms.

We are offering a really cool service (exclusive to REMAX Executive) to anyone looking at Charlotte homes. You can call 704-367-4444 (just put in “for sale” address from any phone) to get full recorded details (INCLUDING THE PRICE) on ANY Charlotte home you see for sale in the Charlotte area, Lake Norman, Union County, Gastonia too.

To make it even better** if you are in my database you will never get a call back from an agent. Call on 20 homes with no hassle or sales pitch! (Simply drop me a note click here with your email and cell phone to be added.)

**HINT: (try it now – call and put in my listing 2937 Duvalla Ave) the number works even if I don’t add you but you may get a follow up call from another Charlotte Realtor.

Authored by Donna Johnston | Discussion: 1 Comment »

Charlotte A Sign(s) You Need a Great Realtor!

July 7th, 2008 categories: Buying your Home, Great Neighborhoods, Our Charlotte Realtors

Out and about this weekend, I think its a record 30 plus neighborhood signs on one corner in the growing Blakeney / Ballantyne and Union County area.

No doubt some really great new Charlotte homes in some quality builder communities here…

• Lennar Demere
• Shea Homes Barrington
• Orleans Bridle Path
• Toll Brothers Marvin Creek
• M/I Homes Cureton
• Centex Edenmoor
• Pulte the Chimneys at Marvin
• Cunnane Ardrey
• K. Hovnanian

So who’s good? who’s best? what’s right for you? We are showing homes in these neighborhoods everyday ~ and while signs can get you there what’s most important is who will look out for you once you’re there! We’ll give you the scoop and help you find the perfect home for you at one of these or many other neighborhoods in the South Charlotte and Union County area….so make sure you look for this sign (a great Charlotte Realtor) first!

Click on our sign to search Now for homes in South Charlotte and Union County!

Authored by Donna Johnston | Discussion: Your Comments Please »

What if I want to talk to a Charlotte Realtor, now? Here’s a secret!

June 23rd, 2008 categories: Buying your Home, Our Charlotte Realtors

We’ve all been there voice mail prompt hell…If you’d like to sell your house please press 1, if you’d like to just listen to more of this great music please press blah…blah…blah…

Well what about the 10th call to your real estate agent? You already know who you’re calling — I JUST WANT TO LEAVE A MESSAGE!!!!

Well there is a better way thanks to the Charlotte Observer’s Rob Pegoraro for these secret tips to help cut through those “Hello my name is…” prompts.

“The total time wasted by these instructions, which play after a person’s recorded greeting, could add up to millions of hours a year. Has anybody ever done anything after hearing the leave-me-a-message greeting but, you know, leave a message?” But if you want to skip the welcome and message options….“If you’re calling an AT&T subscriber, pressing “0” will usually let you start recording your message right away;with a Sprint customer, press “1”; for a Verizon user, use the asterisk key; and when phoning a T-Mobile subscriber, hit the number key.”

So when you want to reach the Charlotte Premier Realty team (a little quicker) here ya’ go — when you’re ready to talk, we’ll listen!

Rhonda Gibbons 704-651-6551 skip the greeting (press * once – Verizon)

Jackie Stutts 704-517-2594

Blake Garvin 704-763-0907

Betsy Mayer 704-840-7948

Donna Johnston 704-517-3925 (Skype her instantly at Donna.Forrest)

and check out this BONUS link for more tips on getting to speak to a human at Bank Of America, Capital One Visa, the Social Security Administration and others!

Authored by Donna Johnston | Discussion: Your Comments Please »