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August 6th, 2008 categories: Charlotte Living, Selling your home

You know how you just begin to feel overwhelmed? Burned out on keeping your house for sale looking like its the next Architectural Digest feature! Tired of traipsing through house after house looking for “the one”? Weary of closing costs, contracts, upgrades….ever want to just give up?

This video won’t cure those ills but it just might make you stop and breathe. Selling or finding the right home has a way of working out and we love to help…and we listen!

There are only two kinds of people:

1) people who have not yet watched this video
2) people who will never forget it

Had you heard about the Hoyt’s — we’d like to know what do you think?

Authored by Donna Johnston | Discussion: 2 Comments »

Can’t Sell That Charlotte House? 3 great tips

July 21st, 2008 categories: Selling your home

Maybe it needs more color and light?  I found this great article in the July 08 issue of Realtor Reflections.  On page 58 the article gives you tips on what you can do to make your home show better.

• 1.) Color can be a seller’s friend but not too much color: A little color can make the home memorable and maintained. Just be careful and have your Charlotte Realtor help you choose which one to use.
• 2.) How to detail a home: We all should know clutter kills the sale. It will make your house look dirty and smaller. Less is more with furnishings. Lose the heavy drapes for a clean window, hang just a few pictures, not family portraits.
• 3.)Consult a professional house stager. If you need someone’s name for this, contact me at Donna@TalkCharlotte.com. They charge from $65-100 per hour and make such a difference; I have had clients actually decide not to sell their Charlotte house once the decorator gave them tips.

What other tips have you done that have worked?

Don’t have your home look like this! Loose the wallpaper! No dishes! No clutter on refrigerator…etc.

Authored by Donna Johnston | Discussion: Your Comments Please »