5 Tips to Make a Competitive Offer in a Hot Market
February 10, 2021
With a high level of potential buyers and a low housing inventory, the real estate market remains super competitive in 2021. More than ever, it is crucial for buyers to know how to make a confident and competitive offer once they found the right home. Here are five keys to success to make a strong offer and stand out ...
Can You Negotiate HUD Home Price?
February 08, 2020
Post by: Nancy Braun, Showcase Realty If you’re thinking of purchasing a home and would like to get a good deal, you may want to consider buying a Charlotte HUD home. HUD homes are homes owned by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and they are usually offered for sale at affordable prices.When ...
Is It the Right Time to Buy My First Home in Charlotte NC?
September 13, 2019
Post by: Nancy Braun, Showcase Realty If you’re young and earning, owning a home is probably one of your greatest aspirations. However, buying a home in Charlotte is a major purchase and entails a huge responsibility, so the question you should really be asking is “Am I ready to buy my first home?”Many ...
Is It the Right Time to Sell My Charlotte NC Home?
August 17, 2019
Post by: Nancy Braun, Showcase Realty Are you ready? Or not?One of the most commonly asked questions I often hear from sellers is “Is it the right time to sell my home?”If you’ve been considering it for a long time but cannot let go, perhaps it’s time to put your courage to ...
Five Ways to Buy a HUD Home in Charlotte NC
May 02, 2019
Post by: Nancy Braun, Showcase Realty Are you looking for a HUD home?Acquiring a Charlotte NC HUD home is excellent for many reasons. Maybe you've been dreaming of becoming an investor in real estate. Perhaps you enjoy building with your hands and would like a project, like a fixer-upper home. Or it could be ...
Top 5 Budget-Friendly Staging Tips for Your Home
April 16, 2019
Post by: Nancy Braun, Showcase Realty The benefits of stagingOne of the most important processes of selling your Charlotte home is staging it. Staging is the combination of decorating and adding small touches to create the lifestyle your buyers would like to see.Staging helps bring out the home’s best features. The right staging ...
7 Important Things Home Sellers Often Forget to Do
November 15, 2018
The following is a copy of an article that originally appeared on realtor.com, written by Jennifer O'Neill. The link to the original is: https://www.realtor.com/advice/sell/7-things-home-sellers-forget/***When you’re selling your home there’s so much to do: find a Realtor®, do touch-ups, get that balky air conditioner fixed, look into staging... It’s no wonder that sometimes ...
Top 10 Myths about Realtors
October 15, 2018
1) Real Estate Agents are Always Late for AppointmentsFalse. There is no excuse for habitual tardiness among professionals. None. I don’t care if it’s your doctor, your cable TV installer or your Realtor.Every person deserves respect, and respect is earned by providing what is promised and being on time.2) The More You Pay for ...
5 Reasons to have a Home Inspection
September 26, 2018
It’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of buying a new home and forget to make the important decision to have a home inspection conducted soon after you are under contract.Home inspections are an instrumental part of the homebuying process that can save you a lot of time and money in the long run.Here ...
Choosing a Charlotte NC REALTOR® to Work with in 3 Easy Steps
August 09, 2018
Post by: Nancy Braun, Showcase Realty The many roles of an agentChoosing the Charlotte NC REALTOR® to work with is one of the most important decisions you’ll make when you’re selling your home.One of the common mistakes I see many first time home sellers do is list their homes with the first agent they ...
You need to know these three home buying myths before purchasing a home.
August 09, 2018
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Tips for Buying Your First Home and Mistakes to Avoid
July 13, 2018
BY ELIZABETH WEINTRAUB Updated May 06, 2018I have written hundreds of articles about the home buying path and gone into excruciating detail about every single step involved in buying a home. It dawned on me that buyers really need a basic overview. Especially for first-time home buyers who aren't familiar with the process.Bear in mind that the ...
If you are thinking of a laid back lifestyle everyday, the time to move to Bluffton, SC is now!
July 12, 2018
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Top 3 Things to Do Today to Get your Home Sold in Tuscaloosa & Birmingham Area
July 12, 2018
No viewings for the past few weeks? Getting plenty of viewings but no offers?Selling your home for top dollar takes hard work and the right mindset to strike a deal. To make that happen,DSEAYCOM put together a list of things all home sellers should do to get their home sold in the Tuscaloosa & Birmingham areas....
Best Tips for Choosing the Right REALTOR® | Nancy Braun on Charlotte Today (WCNC-NBC)
April 21, 2018
Post by: Nancy Braun, Showcase Realty What Are the Keys to Hiring the Right REALTOR®? Not all REALTORS® are the same so it’s important to find out as much as you can about your potential agent. This can make a huge difference in your experience as buyer or seller. Asking the right questions can help ...
Buying a house requires a lot of time and effort!
February 19, 2018
Buying a house requires a lot of time and effort, but these 10 steps can help make the home buying process manageable and help you make the best decisions possible. Step 1: Start Your Research Early (if you found this blog you are ready for step 2)As soon as you can, start reading Web sites, newspapers, and magazines ...
Beyond Experience
February 15, 2018
I've been in the real estate business for over 35 years: new construction, residential resale, some land, a lot of REO properties. In all honesty, I'm not bragging nor exaggerating when I say all of those years, all of those transactions have given me a lot of experience. Coupled with my ongoing efforts to educate myself about ...