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TIPS to SELLING YOUR HOME (TOP 3 TIPS)

March 22, 2021 by Danielle Edwards

Tips to Selling your home – Top 3 Tips

by FIVE STAR/ HALL OF FAME Charlotte Realtor® Danielle Edwards

 

TOP  Tips from Charlotte real estate agent, Danielle Edwards to consider before selling your home. Listing agent Danielle Edwards shares her expertise in how to best position yourself for success when you put your home on the market. No matter whether it is a Seller’s market, stable market, or a buyer’s market. Making sure you put some effort into your home before you decide to move can not only save you money, but it will be much less stressful. Being a listing agent I have seen it all. Deciding to save $300 can really turn into thousands down the road.

 

Check out my video for my tips on selling your home

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  • If you would like a recommendation on a great Realtor® in your area I can also assist you. I have superpowers that can research their background and I will even interview them to make sure they are the real deal and will exceed your expectations.
  • Now- If you need a Realtor® in Charlotte, NC area…(clearing throat) then please contact me and we can set up a time to discuss your situation and how I can exceed your expectations to make this a lucrative and memorable journey to get you to your next home.

Danielle Edwards 👩‍💻 , Remax Executive, Charlotte Realtor shares her top 3 tips for sellers when starting the process to sell their home. Danielle has been selling Charlotte since 2006. Danielle Edwards is a certified pricing specialist and negotiation expert.  She has consistently been named a FIVE STAR AGENT professional and is in the RE/MAX HALL OF FAME.

If you are thinking of selling your home I am never too busy for your calls or questions on my favorite subject- REAL ESTATE

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Danielle Edwards

South Charlotte Real Estate
Realtor, REMAX EXECUTIVE

Hefferon | Edward Team
704-761-7484
Licensed In: NC
License #: 249833
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How to sell your home in Charlotte

February 21, 2020 by Danielle Edwards

How to sell your home in Charlotte

A guide to getting your home sold fast

So, you want to sell your Charlotte home. There are so many different routes to take when preparing for the home-selling process, as a result, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Do you sell your home all by yourself? Do you hire a discount firm to help? Or do you go with a full-time real estate expert and professional?

I’ve been a Realtor for 14 years, and I have certainly learned the pros and cons of all of the above options, as well as the definite do’s and don’ts. In fact, I have a recent seller experience that I would like to share, as I think it would be useful if you plan to sell your Charlotte home in the near future.

How to sell your home in Charlotte

Video by Danielle Edwards

 Real seller experience

I recently had clients with a home they wanted to list in Wilshire, a community in South Charlotte. Homes in Wilshire typically stay on the market for an average of 23 days, which is relatively quick; however, some sell quicker, and others can lag for months. There’s a simple reason as to why some of these homes take so much longer to sell.

House hunting today is like watching HGTV. You know the episode: a couple walks through a beautifully but minimally decorated home with just the right amount of perfectly placed furniture. There’s just enough furniture and decor to make the space attractive, but it’s minimal enough that you can image your own furniture and decor in the space. I’m not saying your home has to be perfectly renovated and decorated in order to sell your home, but data shows that move-in ready homes sell in days, and most of the time, over listing price. When sellers put in minimal effort and sell their home as-is, their homes tend to sit on the market for longer.

My clients wanted to sell their home at 7219 Fortrose Lane. Great home, and great sub $400,000 price point; however, a young toddler lived in the home and therefore, it didn’t show itself as move-in ready. When I met with my sellers, I went over my game plan and thankfully they trusted me. The result? it worked! Our plan-of-action was as follows:

1. Technicals: A 25 year old home will likely have some issues. I always recommend getting the entire HVAC system checked before listing. My sellers in Wilshire needed a new furnace. It was leaking carbon dioxide into the flue. I advised them that they were better off spending the $2,900 to replace it, and then use it as a marketing tool by highlighting the new feature. We were also able to build the $2,900 into the asking price. Had we not replaced the furnace, we ran the risk of having to deal with the issue while under contract, slowing down the closing process, and having to fix the issue for the buyers.

2. Paint: Several of the rooms at 7219 Fortrose Lane were painted an outdated yellow color. We strategically painted these rooms to give them a fresh look. The sellers decided to put in some “elbow grease” and painted these rooms themselves, saving hundreds. In total, painting the home costed about $600.

3. Storage: I recommended that my sellers put everything that they didn’t need during their selling process into Smart Boxes. By minimizing the amount of clutter, they were able to make the home feel much bigger and less cramped. Not to mention, decluttering beforehand makes moving 10 times easier and more efficient once your house is sold. For my sellers, Smart Boxes costed about $350.

4. Light Fixtures: Light fixtures make a huge difference in giving your home an easy face lift. We replaced the kitchen fixture for $99 and and spray painted an old brass fixture for the dining room. We also got a new lock and handle for the front door for $50.

5. Pressure wash: My sellers did this themselves. They cleaned the driveway and sidewalk area, which is the first thing that potential buyers see when they pull up to your home.

6. Staging: Not all homes need this. There are 3 different types of staging:
6a.) Vacant staging: The home is empty, so stagers bring in furniture to fill the entire home
6b.)Partial staging: Stagers use some of the seller’s furniture, but bring in more to supplement
6c.) Virtual staging: Home stays vacant and computer generated photos are used to create online appeal

We decided to stage the main floor and master bathroom. I staged the other bedroom with items in my own collection. I told my clients the $1700 investment would come back to them, and guess what? It did! This home sold on DAY ONE. We used Stage It Charlotte.

Before and after staging

Sell your home in Charlotte

Dining Room (Before)

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Family Room (Before)

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Kitchen (Before)

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Family Room (After)

Kitchen (After)

Dining Room (After)

 

7. Clean: This goes without saying. It’s absolutely essential to clean your home before putting it on the market. We had this home cleaned by a professional. House cleaning costs varies, but you can expect to pay close to $300 an hour.

8. Floors: The hardwoods in the Wilshire home were showing their mature 25 year old age. My sellers spent $2,600 to refinish the floors and it made a BIG impact. At this point, 40% of their items were in storage pods and the rest was in the garage. The sellers went on a fun 4-day stay at a friend’s house and bit the bullet to get this done. Over the years, I’ve had lots of sellers promise to refinish floors at closing, but for buyers, seeing is believing. Refinishing the floors was a game changer for a first impression.

9. Flowers: My sellers planed bright pansies on the exterior of the home and I bought some pretty flowers to place in the kitchen. It doesn’t seem like much, but it’s tiny details like this that make a home seem more charming and inviting.

When it comes to being market ready, each home is unique in what it needs. I have a proven record of preparing homes to sell for top dollar and fast. Let’s be honest, nobody likes keeping a house clean 24/7.

Each home is unique it what it needs to be market ready. I have a proven record of preparing my sellers homes that gets them top dollar for their homes. NO ONE I can think of likes keeping their home clean 24/7. Especially, if you have pets and children. The hard work you put into your home UPFRONT will mean less hassle and a stronger buyer pool to choose from when you receive an offer(s).

If you are thinking of selling your home and would like a complimentary in-home evaluation contact listing agent Danielle Edwards.

Danielle Edwards

704-604-2999

drivendanielle@gmail.com

www.soldondanielle.com

DANIELLE EDWARDS

REMAX EXECUTIVE

 

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Sell your home faster with these simple changes

April 5, 2018 by Danielle Edwards

Sell your home faster with these simple changes

How changing simple things like paint and curtains can help you sell your home faster

When homeowners decide to put their houses on the market, they often panic at the thought of all the costly renovations and major changes that need to be made in order for their home to sell. While it is true, sometimes homes do need some renovating– I’m here to tell you from experience that it is actually the most simple changes that will allow you to sell your home faster! When it comes to curtains, for example, it can be more beneficial to take them away completely than it is to change them up!

Small updates can mean BIG dollars!

I had a client who had their home on the market for 45 days with NO offers. The home was beautiful, in great shape, and in an ideal location. We realized that it was the personal decorative touches they had throughout the home that may be turning some buyers away.

We simplified the decor–specifically the window dressings and paint, and the home immediately got multiple offers and sold at listing price. Just look at the difference taking away the curtains and wallpaper made:

Before and afters:

Sell your home faster - Dining room before
Dining room before
Sell your home faster - Dining room before
Dining room after

Sell your home faster -Family room before
Family room before
Sell your home faster-Family room after
Family room after

Sell your home faster-Breakfast area before
Breakfast area before
Sell your home faster -Breakfast area after
Breakfast area after

Just because your decor is beautiful, doesn’t mean it’s for everyone. By taking away your own personal touches such as curtains, wallpaper and paint– you’re allowing potential buyers to let their imaginations run wild! While I show them around the home, they’re just dreaming of the decor and paint colors they can’t wait to fill their future home with. So remember, small updates can mean big dollars!

Now, let’s get your home SOLD!

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Contact Danielle Edwards with REMAX Executive Realty for all of your Real Estate needs!

Listing agent Danielle Edwards

704-604-2999

drivendanielle@gmail.com

www.soldondanielle.com

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Apps to Help Sell or Buy a Charlotte Home

May 23, 2016 by Danielle Edwards

Apps to Help Sell or Buy a Charlotte Home

With the guidance from your Charlotte Real Estate agent and some of these helpful apps, you’ll sell or buy a Charlotte home with ease!

May 23, 2016– Danielle Edwards is a Charlotte, NC Realtor with RE/MAX Executive, the number one RE/MAX in the Carolinas.

Apps for Selling

MagicPlan

Together, we can create a floor plan just by snapping photos. MagicPlan works by taking photos as you walk around your house and will map out each room, creating a quality floor plan. We can add this to the listing online, or send it to potential buyers.

Apps to Sell or Buy your Charlotte Home

Hammerpoint

Sometimes, upgrading your home is a great investment and will help you sell your Charlotte home faster. Hammerpoint can provide us with detailed estimates on how much an upgrade project will cost in Charlotte. This will help us make a decision to move forward with an upgrade–or not, before signing a contract.

HomeSnap

Using HomeSnap, we can take a photo of other homes in your Charlotte neighborhood and the app will provide us with estimated values, interior photos, lot boundaries, and taxes. This app works for almost every property in the US.

Apps to Sell or Buy your Charlotte Home

Apps for buying

House Hunter

If you find it difficult to make a decision on your next Charlotte home just based on a “pros and cons” list, then this app is perfect for you. House Hunter uses a unique scoring method to help you choose your favorite house by personalizing and prioritizing your list of needs and wants in a Charlotte home.

Apps to Sell or Buy your Charlotte Home

If making a “pros and cons” list isn’t enough for you, the House Hunter app can help

Around Me

This app speaks for itself. Around Me shows you the nearest banks, grocery stores, gas stations, and restaurants around the Charlotte home you’re considering and exactly how far away they are. This will help you map out convenient routes to and from work, or learn whether or not you can stop at the grocery story on the way home from school with the kids without going out of your way.

Wikihood

If your neighborhood is in the Wikihood database, you can find some interesting information about the neighborhood culture, history, and local businesses.

As a Charlotte Real Estate Agent, of course I can tell you the best shops and restaurants near your home, information about your neighborhood, or help you make a decision on which house is a great fit for you. These apps will help us reinforce each decision in the selling or buying process, and will give you peace of mind as you learn more about your own home, your dream home, and what you want in a home.

Home Scouting

Home Scouting AppReliable real estate app that connects with your Realtor Danielle Edwards.  To access is easy!  Just download  “Home Scouting” from your app store and use Danielle’s cell phone as your VIP code- 7046042999.

 

 

 

 


RE/MAX Executive Realtor Danielle Edwards

Realtor NC/SC

 

704-604-2999

www.soldondanielle.com

email: drivendanielle@gmail.com

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Anyone can tell you what your home is worth. Contact me and I’ll show you how to make it worth MORE. As a RE/MAX Executive Realtor here in Charlotte NC, I use our global and local database to get your home SOLD. You need to know how to make your home worth more!

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