Your 2025 Home-Selling Roadmap
January 10, 2025
Selling a house is a big deal—whether it's your first time or you’re a seasoned homeowner looking to downsize or relocate. As a 40-something real estate agent with years of experience navigating the ups and downs of rural and suburban markets, I’m here to share some solid advice. If 2025 is your year to sell, ...
Planning Next Year's Sale
November 01, 2024
As the year winds down, many homeowners start contemplating their next big move: selling their property. Whether you’re looking to upgrade, downsize, or relocate, preparing your home for sale is a crucial step that can significantly impact your success in the real estate market. By taking the time to enhance your home’s appeal and value, you can ...
Sell Your Home This Fall
October 15, 2024
Don’t Wait Until Spring To Sell! Homeowners don't necessarily need to list their homes in the spring or summer to make a timely sale. By following these tips, it's entirely possible to sell in the autumn months too.Keep Up with Fall Cleanup:One of the biggest challenges sellers face in the fall, especially in heavily ...
Boost Your Home's Value: Top Energy-Efficient Upgrades Buyers Want
October 01, 2024
IntroductionIn today’s real estate market, energy efficiency has become a top priority for buyers. Homeowners who invest in energy-efficient upgrades are not only doing their part to reduce environmental impact but also enhancing their home’s appeal to potential buyers. With energy-efficient features, homes can sell faster and for a higher price, making these upgrades a valuable investment ...
Small, Smart Repairs
September 01, 2024
When you're preparing to sell your home, it's easy to get caught up in the big picture: staging, curb appeal, and marketing strategies. However, sometimes it's the small details that can make a significant difference in attracting potential buyers and securing a sale. One often overlooked but crucial aspect is making minor repairs that align with ...
Chicago homes selling faster than ever!!
April 13, 2022
https://chicagoagentmagazine.com/2021/04/30/chicago-homes-selling-faster-than-ever-as-prices-continue-to-rise/Chicago homes selling faster than ever, as prices continue to rise! April 30, 2021As more sellers returned to the market in April, homes are selling faster than ever, even as prices hit an all-time high and are expected to grow even higher. More homes came on the market this month compared to last year when COVID ...
Your House Could Be the Oasis in an Inventory Desert
May 13, 2021
Your House Could Be the Oasis in an Inventory Desert Homebuyers are flooding the housing market right now to take advantage of record-low mortgage rates. Many have a sense of urgency to find a home soon since experts forecast a steady rise in both rates and home prices this year and next. As a result, buyer demand greatly outweighs ...
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 ...
Top Tips to Lower Your Insurance Premiums
January 20, 2020
Post by: Nancy Braun, Showcase Realty Home insurance for your Charlotte NC home - expensive but necessaryIt is exciting to own a new home, but in the process of acquiring it, many homeowners forget the additional costs that go with it - home insurance.Home insurance is pricey, but it is something you cannot do without. ...
2020 Outlook: Real Estate Market Forecast
January 15, 2020
We’re in the midst of the longest economic expansion in U.S. history, and economists think there’s still room to grow. A recent survey by the National Association for Business Economics found that experts believe the U.S. economy will remain positive throughout 2020.1Still, given that recessions are a natural (and necessary) part of a business ...
How to Declutter Your Charlotte NC Home in Five Easy Steps
October 05, 2019
Post by: Nancy Braun, Showcase Realty An achievable goalThe new year brings a strong desire to make a change, but you don’t need the new year excuse to keep your home tidy and clean.If you are constantly battling with the stress of keeping your things in your Charlotte NC home organized, here are five easy ...
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 ...
What A Difference A Year Makes For Sellers
July 15, 2019
Over the last few years, many sellers have been hesitant to put their houses on the market because they feared not being able to find another home to buy.We’ve reported on inventory shortages in the past, and it’s been a constant concern for potential buyers throughout recent years. New research shows the inventory concern is starting ...
Serious About Selling?
June 15, 2019
We all want to be good neighbors. But when it comes to selling your home, it’s not just about “keeping up with the Joneses.” It’s about outshining them at every opportunity!If you’re looking to sell your home fast and for the most money possible, you’ll need a strategy to set it ...
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 ...
What’s Your Home Actually Worth?
March 15, 2019
It’s easy to look up how much money you have in your savings account or the real-time value of your stock investments. But determining the dollar value of a home is trickier. As a seller, knowing your home’s worth helps you price it correctly when you put it up for sale. If you price it too ...
What Are Charlotte NC Home Sellers Closing Costs?
January 07, 2019
Post by: Nancy Braun, Showcase Realty The seller’s closing costYour Charlotte NC home-selling journey ends at the closing. You are probably looking forward to it, thinking of how much profit you’ll reap from the transaction. Before you get carried away computing your returns, don’t forget that you have to pay the seller’s closing cost....
Role of the Realtor
November 15, 2018
A REALTOR, whether acting as an agent for the Seller or the Buyer, is bound by the Code of Ethics to give fair and honest treatment to all parties in the transactionThe goal of the REALTOR and the buyer is to find a property which meets the buyer’s needs, within his/her budget and time frame and bring the ...
How Do I Get My Charlotte NC Home Ready to Sell?
July 05, 2018
Post by: Nancy Braun, Showcase Realty Want to sell your Charlotte NC Home Fast and For Top Dollar? Here's what you need to do... Organize and prioritizeAre you thinking of putting your Charlotte NC home up for sale? For many sellers, one of the most dreaded tasks is to prepare the home for ...
Top Reasons Why Now Is the Best Time to Sell Your Home | Nancy Braun on Charlotte Today (WCNC-NBC)
June 14, 2018
Post by: Nancy Braun, Showcase Realty Thinking About Selling Your Charlotte Home? Now Is The Perfect Time! Owner and broker-in-charge of Showcase Realty LLC, Nancy Braun, teams up again with Charlotte Today hosts, Colleen Odegaard and Eugene Robinson, to discuss real estate trends in Charlotte. They talked about why homeowners who are thinking about selling should ...
CURB APPEAL IN A DAY
May 24, 2018
Dress up the front doorYour home's front entry is the focal point of its curb appeal. Make a statement by giving your front door a blast of color with paint or by installing a custom wood door. Clean off any dirty spots around the knob, and use metal polish on the door fixtures. Your entry should also reflect ...
Use these simple tips to capture magazine-ready photos like a Pro!
May 15, 2018
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Charlotte Today Strategies from Showcase Realty for Selling Your Home at Top Dollar | Nancy Braun
April 17, 2018
Post by: Nancy Braun, Showcase Realty Are you looking for tried and tested tips to sell your property quickly and for the highest possible price? Nancy Braun, on her third guest appearance at Charlotte Today at WCNC NBC, talked about the essential marketing strategies that will help sell your home for top dollar. CLICK HERE ...