Real Estate Madness

It's March Madness time! I'm not talking about your busted NCAA bracket either. The spring real estate market is in full effect and all indications show there is no slowing down. Properties that appear well kept and priced accordingly, will get multiple showings. Here are some tips for sellers to prepare their home for when the herds of buyers come through:

1. Landscaping: A first impression goes a long way. Flowers are beginning to bloom and trees are budding with all different colors. Make sure the front entrance way looks welcoming to prospective buyers. You want to make them feel at home and welcomed when they enter the front door.  When buyers review all the homes they saw with their agent, most will describe the properties they liked from the first thing they saw when they pulled up to the home. "I really liked the home with the wrap around porch and American flag waving in the air."

2. Start packing and clear away clutter: You are going to have to do it anyways! If you start now or prior to the home being listed, this will help eliminate last minute stress. Start with cleaning your closets, basement, garage or attic. These are items you rarely use and if you begin putting stuff away in boxes, you'll be glad you didn't wait until closing day to pack up the Christmas tree.  

3. Make minor improvements: While you do not necessarily want to do a major, expensive renovation project before you sell your home, you can make minor repairs and improvements that will give your home a fresher look to buyers. Small items such as replacing the caulk and grout in your bathroom, updating old ceiling fans and light fixtures, changing electrical switch plates or kitchen cabinet doorknobs provide for a clean and neat appearance. Fresh paint and cleaned carpets give the home that "updated" feeling.

Rob Petit
www.PetitHomeTeam.com

Time to Spring Forward, Biggest Home Seller Mistakes, and More in this Month's Petit Home Team Newsletter​!

In this month's newsletter:

1. Time to Spring Forward!2. 12 Things You Forget To Check When Buying a Home3. Just Listed!4. Biggest Home Seller Mistakes

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 1   Time to Spring Forward!  

It's that time again! Set your clocks forward at 2:00AM on Sunday, March 9th for Daylight Savings Time.

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 2  12 Things You Forget To Check When Buying a Home

Buying a home can be an overwhelming process. Often, so many things are overlooked because we're too busy to remember
to check every little thing. Here are the top 12 things buyers forget to check when purchasing a home.

1. Check the cell reception. 

2.  Check the outlets to make sure they're plentiful and modern.

3. Make sure restaurants deliver to the house.

4. Test out the work commute during traffic hours.

5. Enter the address into the online bedbug registry and into neighborhood watchdog.

6. Visit the home at night to see what the noise level is like.

7. Take measurements.

8. Take plenty of pictures to look back on.

9. Take a look at what's going on under the sink and in cabinets.

10. Check the parking signs on the street.

11. Talk to the neighbors to see what the neighborhood and area is like.

12. Check the hot water and water pressure.

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 3  Just Listed!  

22511 Torrence Chapel, Cornelius, NC

Currently Offered at $700,000

WATERFRONT home on Lake Norman in an amazing location on Torrence Chapel Rd! Huge lot with over 1 acre of land.
Full brick veneer,Ranch style home features opportunities galore!Back loading garage door, full walkout basement
and boat ramp for HOA members. Home has 3 bedrooms,2 full baths, two sided fireplace between kitchen and living rm and
many windows overlooking the water. Motivated sellers!

22511 Torrence Chapel, Cornelius, NC

Currently Offered at $700,000

WATERFRONT home on Lake Norman in an amazing location on Torrence Chapel Rd! Huge lot with over 1 acre of land.
Full brick veneer,Ranch style home features opportunities galore!Back loading garage door, full walkout basement
and boat ramp for HOA members. Home has 3 bedrooms,2 full baths, two sided fireplace between kitchen and living rm and
many windows overlooking the water. Motivated sellers!

132 Colville Rd, Mooresville, NC

Currently Offered at $210,000

Wonderful home for sale @ Waterlynn Community in Mooresville! Stunning first floor with hard woods throughout.
Large open layout with kitchen and living room. Fireplace adds that warm ambiance to the whole first floor! Sliders to back patio and 2 car garage.
Second floor features 3 bedrooms and loft area. Great location for another living rm, study area or bedroom! Community has pool and trails!Fantastic home with a dream kitchen in Withrow Downs! Granite countertop upgrades and tile back splash makes this kitchen stand out.
First floor open layout, living rm w/fireplace, dining rm and kitchen.Second floor boast open loft area, master bedroom w/huge closets,
laundry and two other bedrooms. Large yard has back patio,2 car garage and front porch. A must see home, close to everything!Fantastic opportunity to make this property your new home!
Full brick Ranch style home, features include large kitchen w/ island counter, 3 beds, 1.5 baths.
Huge fenced in corner lot has storage shed and large deck. Easy show, call today!

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