Homes in Western North Carolina are appreciating at historically normal rates, but not every home is “normal.” And for home sellers, it always pays to be better than normal. If you’re planning to put your home on the market this season—or you’re just planning ahead—there’s one sure-fire way to ensure your home is above average. […]
Let’s pretend you’re the heirs of the magnificent Biltmore Estate and you’re interested in putting your private family home and surrounding land on the market. Or that your meticulously remodeled downtown condo has won top honors from HGTV and is now ready to win a buyer’s heart. There are probably a lot of goals around […]
Understanding the soul of a home is important. But to a real estate agent’s mind, the foundation of all negotiations is market data. Looking at statistics and demographics isn’t sexy. It isn’t heartfelt work. But understanding what kinds of buyers are out there is crucial to helping you sell your home quickly. At Beverly-Hanks, we […]
It’s that age-old dilemma, applied to one of the largest financial transactions you may ever make: Which step should come first? On the one hand, you may not be able to put an offer on a new property without the capital from selling your current one. But on the other hand, you don’t want to […]
Right now, the majority of home buyers are being introduced to your home online. Quality professional photos are showcasing your great open floor plan and custom home features. Video and 3D tours help buyers get a sense of the flow of the home. But will buyers be turned off when they see—or more accurately, smell—your […]
There are many things to consider when preparing your home for the real estate market. From making home repairs to improving curb appeal to arranging a 3D open house, there’s a lot to keep track of. But one thing many sellers forget to pay attention to is what’s happening around their property. The greater real […]
Thanks to cable TV and a few select online personalities, you may think that the real estate game is best played fast and furious. In reality, for the vast majority of property owners, real estate is not a game at all and should be considered a long-term financial investment. Of course, life doesn’t always support […]
How do you convince someone to buy an empty box? How do you sell the sound of silence? How do you market empty land with nothing on it to someone interested in buying real estate? No, those aren’t trick questions. Nor are we proposing you offer the emperor invisible clothes. There are buyers out there […]
The roller-coaster ride that is Western North Carolina real estate has been moving at breakneck speed for some time. And there is no evidence that it’s going to slow down anytime soon. If you are planning to list your home for sale, you may feel like the clock is ticking. But to generously paraphrase Ernest […]
How many pets do you have? According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, almost 57% of households have at least one pet in the home. However, while pets make great companions, they do not help you sell your home. In fact, it’s possible that the mere presence of pets will turn away some buyers and […]