Negotiation and Market Knowledge. In part 4 of our series, "How to buy a home and be happy" we will cover two very important aspects of the real estate transaction. Negotiation Skills In the past, this may have meant getting the sellers to lower the price of their home. These days, even with …
Selling a Home
Buy A Home, Be Happy – part 3
Thoughtfulness & Patience Whether you have purchased 5 homes in your lifetime or this is your first, the best Realtor to have is one who listens to you, and patiently works to meet your reasonable expectations. You are hiring a professional, someone who has hopefully managed all aspects of …
Listing Your Home and . . . Price
Pricing Your Home The most important aspect of listing your home for sale is the price. Curb appeal is very important. Decluttering is a must. Making repairs prior to listing helps immensely. But a home that is overpriced for what it is will sit and get stale, until you correct the price and get it …
Are Seller Concessions Necessary?
Buyers' or Sellers' Market? The real estate market is shifting. In some areas of the country, it has flipped to a strong buyer’s market. Not so in Asheville! We still have only 1.8 months of inventory in the Asheville Region, which means it is still a sellers' market. So are seller concessions …
Curb Appeal 101
Five ways to have the most appealing curb in Asheville! Curb appeal may sound like a remnant phrase from the past, but don’t be fooled - it’s still one of the most influential aspects of selling your home! Many people live in Asheville because they love being surrounded by beauty. If potential …
Happiness is Baking Cookies in Your New Kitchen!
Who really "needs" a new kitchen? Is baking cookies one of your holiday traditions? It is in my family! We have two "always" recipes and a few alternates. And not surprisingly, the two favorites are also the two simplest! One was from the back of a box of cream cheese, and the other was from our …