What's your autograph worth?

After each softball game, I give a game ball to one of the girls on the team that earned it. Last week, a first year player received the game ball and she asked me to sign it. That was such an honor! It certainly is not worth any money, but the gesture alone made my day. In case you were wondering, you can buy a Babe Ruth autographed baseball for $12,000 on ebay.

Who ever thought that a person's autograph could be worth money? It's just ink and most of the time you can't make out the name of the person who signed it! Look at a person's signature on an important document though. If you are signing an offer to purchase or listing agreement, the signature is remarkably readable. The autograph is not worth money, but the piece of paper you just signed means a lot. Your signature binds you to the outcome, good or bad, and that's what your signature is worth. Depending on how important the document is, usually determines how clearly written the autograph is!

Realtor's understand that your signature, on any piece of paper, portrays trust and confidence when it comes to buying/selling real estate.  Your signature alone proves that you have made a commitment to the outcome. This gives us the opportunity to work for YOU! When you work with the Petit Home Team, we write down our commitment to the client on day 1. And we sign it!

Your comPETITive Realtor!

Rob Petit
www.PetitHomeTeam.com


 

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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Change in Climate

Happy Month of March! Petit Home Team has been working hard this past month in preparation for the spring real estate market. Our listing inventory is at an all time high of 15 listings! Buyers, get ready to play with the big boys. I can see instances where multiple offers on a property will come into play. Take a look at our newest listings.

Have a great weekend!


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Stay at Home and Valentines

As I sit here at home being cozy and warm I see the snowfall just like I was back up north. I said to myself “Did I secretly move back to Boston last night”? All the authorities are saying “stay at home and off the roads”. That is good advice.

Speaking of “Stay at home”, this has me wondering if your home is cozy and warm? Or is it cold and drafty or too small or too big? If so, it might be time to consider finding that right home for yourself. That’s where we can help.

Although viewing homes for sale is easy on line (WWW.PetitHomeTeam.Com) viewing them personally is a little challenging today. Just sign in and put the criteria you need and we can then email the homes that are good for you. Isn’t technology just great?

On another line, today is Valentines Day. It’s a special day we set aside to acknowledge someone special in our lives. It’s not only for lovers, but it’s for everybody. We all have someone(s) in our lives that need some special attention and love today. Don’t forget to spread the LOVE.

On that note it also reminds me that they’re plenty of “sweetheart” opportunities out there, again you can search WWW.PetitHomeTeam.Com and get all that you need.

They say that next week will be in the low 60-degree range and all this snow will be gone and so will Valentines Day. Let not let these precious days go by without doing something about it.

Enjoy this time and the very best to all. Do something good for someone, I am.

Real Estate with a comPETITive advantage!

Bob Petit, Realtor®, CRS, e-PRO

Petit Home Team

Keller Williams Realty

• 19721 Bethel Church Road
• Cornelius, North Carolina 28031

(cell)     704-728-9824

(office) 704-439-5284

(Fax)      704-601-0693

(email)  Bob@PetitHomeTeam.com

www.PetitHomeTeam.com

Your comPETITive advantage

           

Building A Strong Foundation

If you are preparing to sell your current home, it is important to take a few critical steps at the very beginning of the process to ensure you stand out from everyone else.  Building a strong foundation will give you a step up on all your competition. Here are a few strategies the Petit Home Team will implement that will improve Real Estate:

A new listing comes available to the market. The remarks state "Certified Pre-Owned home". When you are buying a car, you probably would only look at a Certified Pre-Owned vehicle. That gives you comfort knowing the car has been inspected and is in top shape for you to drive home. Why wouldn't you do the same thing with your home? We are approaching our sellers with a Certified Pre-Owned listing strategy that will generate more showings and more OFFERS! Prior to the home going on the market, we obtain an appraisal, home inspection and home warranty for the listing. This gives a potential buyer and buyer's agent piece of mind knowing there will not be any surprises down the road. Also gives the sellers realistic expectations without the deal blowing up during the process.

The appraisal is from a licensed state appraiser, giving their opinion of value and helps us guide the listing price. We will share this with the buyer!  A home inspection which points out any issues with the property. We can get these items fixed! A home warranty covers the property from listing date to a year after the closing. Piece of mind! Wouldn't you want your buyer's agent to put a Certified Pre-Owned home at the top of the showing list? Our sellers do!

Your comPetitive Realtor!

Robert Petit Jr, CRS, e-PRO

Petit Home Team

Keller Williams Realty

• 19721 Bethel Church Road
• Cornelius, North Carolina 28031

(cell) 704-728-9625 

(office) 704-892-5518

www.PetitHomeTeam.com

Your comPETITive advantage

         

A Real Estate Workout Regime

My New Year's resolution came into full effect this week as I joined the gym and made a commitment to working out at least 3 times a week. I am starting off slow and easing my way back into getting in shape. A couple of miles on the treadmill and some weight training has been a good start to my weekly regime. A ton of support from my family keeps me motivated to go! At 35 years old, it does not get easy!!

On the first day, I met with the trainer and he asked me several questions about my goals and how I planned on accomplishing them.  He then outlined a good program for me to follow and explained the process of getting back into shape. We discussed cardio training, weight training, diet, accountability and motivation. All of these pieces that must come together if I was to be successful accomplishing my goals.

As your Realtor, it is very important that we ask as many questions as possible in order to help YOU achieve your goals! We understand there are several factors that come into play when buying or selling your home. We pride ourselves in listening to our clients wants/needs, and help them make a decision that they would probably not make on their own.  As a team, we will review all information regarding the housing market, financing options and marketing tools, so we can better serve you and make the right decisions!

We are your comPETITive Realtor!

Robert Petit Jr, CRS, e-PRO

Petit Home Team

Keller Williams Realty

• 19721 Bethel Church Road
• Cornelius, North Carolina 28031

(cell) 704-728-9625 

(office) 704-892-5518

www.PetitHomeTeam.com

Your comPETITive advantage