Danielle Edwards

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TOP 3 Seller Tips – Sell your home Charlotte NC

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Top 3 Seller Tips

Charlotte real estate agent Danielle Edwards

 

Top 3 Seller Tips – Sell your Charlotte home – Charlotte NC

Top Three Seller Tips for selling your Charlotte home!  Looking for free advice? Want to make sure you make the right decision?  You have found the right article to read.

Hello! I am Danielle Edwards, Charlotte real estate agent since 2006.  I have seen this area BOOM and worked my tail off and experienced the good, bad, and ugly of this business.

 

What do you need to know before selling your home?

Top 3 seller tips- Sell your Charlotte Home.

Looking to sell your Charlotte home? Here are my top 3 seller tips along with other KEY information you need to know before hiring a Realtor and selling your Charlotte home.  I know there are many real estate agents for you to choose from.  I found that not all Charlotte real estate agents are created equal.  There are part-time agents, full-time agents, stick a sign in the yard, or go-getters like me who strive to exceed what you think a Realtor should be doing.  I love the old saying, “you get what you pay for.”   There are agents that will discount their fee, and for that, you get a discount service.  There are Charlotte real estate agents like myself, who go above and beyond to ensure your home looks its best no matter the market.  Let me tell you a little secret, the prettier homes…. sell for more, sell faster, get stronger offers.. AND in today’s market, those offers are AS-IS and have appraisal waivers.  That means a better experience for you AND more money in your pocket at the closing table.  Which leads to glowing 5-star reviews and really happy clients!  I love happy clients!

Selling your home in a seller’s market is interesting. As a Charlotte real estate agent I am seeing a lot of  Charlotte listings where homeowners/agents might be cutting corners.  I am seeing horrible photos on Charlotte million-dollar listings, lack of details, and just poor representation.

Did you know 91% of buyers decide they want to see a home based on its online appearance?

(source NAR)

As a top Charlotte listing agent in Charlotte, NC – I do not recommend this.  I treat each listing whether it is $300,000 or over a million dollars the same.  If my name is on it, it is going to show its best.  Why? Because I have seen FIRST HAND the results of doing that.  Each time, I break community records and consistently have a record over surpassing the price per sqft or the percent over list price for that area.

Virtual Staging

Top 3 seller tips

 

Staged home vs. Virtually staged home  with professional pictures

 

 

Tip 1 to selling your home

You only get one shot to create the first impression to potential buyers. The better your Charlotte home presents itself the stronger the offers. Think of it as a beauty pageant. When a Charlotte buyer walks into your home their mind is like a cash register checking off all the things they need to do to the home to make it theirs or update it with improvements. Not only are aesthetics taken into account, so are things like the age of your roof, HVAC, windows etc. Your Charlotte listing agent (if it isn’t me) should be advising you at the bare minimum what you need to do to your Charlotte home to get the most return on your investment when it comes time to sell in Charlotte, NC.

You need to be asking questions like what is included with their representation-

  1. Professional Real Estate Staging
  2. Professional Real-estate Photography
  3. Measurements
  4. Admin Fees associated with working with them
  5. Ask for client real estate reviews
  6. Look up their Charlotte MLS listings

Charlotte Listing agent Danielle Edwards- TOP 3 tips selling your home

Of course, there are many other aspects that go into selling your Charlotte home. These to me are the top 3 must-do things that I see Charlotte homeowners skipping on thinking they don’t have to do anything since it is a seller’s market.

Tip 2: Pricing your home with actual comparable sales is also important.

Your listing agent should be preparing a CMA- comparative market analysis using comps and adding/ subtracting value based on updates those homes have.   Pricing a home with a pie-in-the-sky number often lead to longer days on market, and worse low ball offers.

I price my listing three different ways.  From that analysis, I discuss with my seller the return on investment they can expect if we make a few updates to maximize the higher number that the CMA shows.  I am consistently correct, and every time I knock it out of the park.

Tip 3: Know your home and be honest

What’s that saying? Honesty is the best policy.  I work with my clients on creating the most detailed list of everything they have done to a home.  When a buyer sees what you have done and more importantly what you are being HONEST about what is broken it gives them security when making their offer.  If you don’t want to fix outlets or windows, put it on the NC property disclosure which is a mandating form for sellers to provide to Charlotte homebuyers.

How to buy and sell your Charlotte home at the same time

Charlotte is one of the top 5 cities that people are relocating to. While many Charlotte homeowners want to sell, they are faced with the issue of where to go. This is a conversation I have often with homeowners.  I have solutions and answers for that which is also easier to discuss in person – naturally!  However, if you are not ready for that commitment here is a video I did on that!

 

Hiring an experienced seasoned Charlotte listing agent is going to ensure your greatest assets is represented as it should be.

I pride myself on going above and beyond with my Charlotte listings to maximize the return for my Charlotte homeowners.

I invite you to read my reviews to hear for yourself what my Charlotte homeowner clients have to say about their experience working with me to sell their home, buy a home, or do both at the same time!

My Charlotte real estate team is here to help you!  We are a solid group of rockstars that all bring something special to the table. We are proud to be Diamond Award Team with RE/MAX Executive too!

 

Danielle Edwards

South Charlotte Real Estate
Realtor, REMAX EXECUTIVE

Hefferon | Edward Team
704-761-7484
Licensed In: NC
License #: 249833
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What does your equity say?
Buyer Market Update Reports

 

Charlotte Real Estate Market – 2020

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Charlotte Real Estate Market – 2020

By Charlotte Realtor Danielle Edwards.

Despite the pandemic the Charlotte’s Real Estate Market is strong than it was the first nine months of 2019.

Check out my monthly report using September’s marketing data from 2020.

 

Danielle Edwards

South Charlotte Real Estate
Realtor, REMAX EXECUTIVE

Hefferon | Edward Team
704-761-7484
Licensed In: NC
License #: 249833
Contact Me

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Useful Links
What does your equity say?
Buyer Market Update Reports

Danielle Edwards Favorite MUST have Charlotte Real Estate Links

Buyer real estate software for market  updates

Best real estate software for your homes value

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Danielle Edwards awarded RENE Certification

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Local REALTOR® Danielle Edwards Awarded RENE Certification

Danielle Edwards awarded Real Estate Negotiating Expert

Danielle Edwards awarded RENE award

Charlotte NC, March 30 — Danielle Edwards with Re/Max Executive, has been awarded the Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE) certification, the premier negotiation credential in the country. The RENE is conferred by the Real Estate Business Institute (REBI) and is an official certification of the National Association of REALTORS®. Danielle joins an elite group of real estate professionals from around the world who have earned the RENE certification. All were required to successfully complete comprehensive coursework in negotiation and subscribe to the REALTOR® Code of Ethics.

Danielle first began her real estate career in 2007 while residing in Cornelius, NC. She later moved to Charlotte and fell in love with the beauty and culture of the bustling, growing Queen City. Danielle has been a Charlotte REALTOR for 14 years, and has also been awarded CLHMS, SPS and ABR.

RENE is wholly owned by REBI and focuses specifically on real estate sale negotiation. Formerly the Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers (CRB), REBI is a not-for-profit affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS®. You may contact REBI by calling 800-621-8738, e-mailing info@rebinstitute.com, or visiting REBInstitute.com.

Danielle Edwards awarded RENE award

Danielle EdwardsContact Danielle Edwards with Re/Max Executive Realtor more information about real estate in Charlotte, NC.

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Sold fast! Springs Village townhome

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Sold fast! Springs Village townhome

Beautiful 3 bedroom townhome with private in-home elevator

The sellers did a beautiful job upgrading this townhome before listing it. As a result, it sold fast! It went under contract within 4 hours of being listed! How’s that for quick and easy?

 Quick Facts

Address: 3329 Luke Crossing Drive, Charlotte, NC 28226
Listing Price: $398,800
Beds/baths: 3 bedroom, 3 full bath
Extra Amenities:

  • 2 patio areas
  • Gated community
  • Elevator
  • Remodeled/ Luxury
  • Community Pool

Why it sold fast: Community and amenities

3329 Luke Crossing is a beautiful townhome in a gated community near the arboretum. Because of this ideal location and other factors, this townhome sold fast.  It’s nestled in Springs Village and doesn’t back up to any busy roads, and as a result, it’s very peaceful and quiet. The unit includes an elevator, which is great for bringing in groceries. This elevator will come in handy for the next family to move in!

Why it sold fast: Renovations

There are hardwoods throughout the lower and main levels, which add to the modern of appeal of this home. Also, high-end carpet has been placed in all bedrooms. The kitchen was beautifully remodeled with white cabinets and granite countertops. New modern light fixtures were installed throughout. The townhome also had plantation shutters, which add so much charm! The covered patio is so inviting and perfect for hosting. Last but not least, the master bedroom even has a jetted jacuzzi bathtub.

Why it sold fast: Layout

Upstairs boasts dual master suites with glass enclosed shower and custom closets. There’s also a walk-in laundry room with a sink. The lower level is customizable to fit your needs. It could be a bedroom, bonus room, playroom, or office. The possibilities are endless. Both the refrigerator and washer & dryer set were included in the sale. All furniture was negotiable outside of purchase.

Photo Gallery

Property Video

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Sold fast! Stonehaven home with basement

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Sold fast! Stonehaven home with basement

Together with the sellers, I worked hard to prep 6016 Bismark Place for the market. As a result, this renovated home with a basement in Stonehaven sold fast for $495,000. It was only on the market for one day and had multiple offers, so I thought I’d share what we did to sell this home.

The owners spent over $200,000 making this house a home for its next owners, and it sold in the blink of an eye. In this blog post, i’m going to list the factors that made this sell successful!

6016 Bismark Place, Charlotte NC 28211-4317

Newly Renovated Home With Basement

First of all, this home was newly renovated with a basement. It was also in the highly sought-after Charlotte neighborhood of Stonehaven. Moreover, the beautiful fenced-in back yard and back lower patio with back upper-deck made this home even more attractive to buyers with pets or kids.  Lastly, the neighborhood amenities near this home made it impossible to overlook. For example, the neighborhood has multiple swim clubs, parks, seasonal festivals and more were just more icing on the cake. Keep reading for even more information on how we were able to sell this home so quickly.

Walk through Tour Video- Click here(no sound)

Newly Renovated

The previous owners spent almost $230,000 upgrading this house, and it was far from just another aesthetic makeover. The layout was originally outdated, so walls came down to create an open concept living space. Also, staircases were rebuilt and rooms were added to create a modern touch that makes this home live up to today’s standards.

Exterior

The yard originally had drainage issues, therefore, it was raised to become a usable flat with no issues whatsoever, which made this the perfect house for outdoor entertaining. Also, lower basement level extends onto outdoor patio, which has added surround sound. Lastly, the sellers added gutter guards and a water line in the garage for a fridge, if desired.

Interior

These days laundry rooms are a huge selling point, therefore, the laundry and utility room were completely reconfigured and sure to impress. In addition, this home’s sellers added plantation shutters, soft-close drawers and 5 Star top-of-the-line appliances. Moreover, they added solid-core doors, a telescope TV mount, custom mantle to hide cords, arched entires, USB outlets, hidden storage, wainscotting, and custom built-ins shelves.

The sellers made a ton of high quality renovations such as adding quartz countertops, marble backsplash, a giant island that’s perfect for gathering and entertaining, high-end cabinets and soft-closed drawers; as a result, each potential buyer saw the kitchen as a huge value add.

In addition to the laundry, kitchen, and layout upgrades, there are so many extra perks when it comes to this home. For instance, the stand-alone fireplace is hand-painted and full of character, with added gas inserts. In addition, you can turn the nursery into an office, studio or 5th bedroom if needed. As a result, the pros to buying this home far outweighed any potential cons.

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About the area

Stonehaven is just a stone’s throw away from some of Charlotte’s hottest neighborhoods such as Southpark, Foxcroft, and Meyers Park; therefore, this home was quick to sell!

Although the neighborhood of Stonehaven is just a few miles from Uptown Charlotte, it’s full of suburban southern charm. For example, you’ll get to enjoy a 4th of July parade in the summer, weekly social events, and a fall festival! The neighborhood is home to 2 swim & racquet clubs, in addition to multiple parks and greenways. In conclusion, because of the community charm, great location, and beautiful neighborhood, the community was a huge selling point for this home!

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Danielle Edwards

Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist

Remax Executive

704-604-2999

www.soldondanielle.com

Sold in Charlotte! Beautiful Wilshire home

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Sold in Charlotte! Beautiful Wilshire home

This house in Charlotte sold for $422,000 – over list price with multiple offers. Contact me if you would like the same results!

Suburban South Charlotte Home

Sold in Charlotte! This suburban South Charlotte home includes all the bells and whistles, from a smart-home package, to kitchen upgrades, the perfect backyard, and the ideal location; As a result, the buyers of this home didn’t have to settle for anything, it was all included.

The House

This South Charlotte home has everything the modern buyer is looking for. For instance, it’s complete with top notch upgrades throughout, a lush front lawn and peaceful back yard, and access to the best in Charlotte. An addition, it also boasts an open floor plan with natural light.  Also, the new soft-close cabinets have strategically placed hidden outlets inside!

Moreover, 7218 Broadford Court boasts brand new stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and LED dimmable recessed lights made this home irresistible. Lastly, the Smart Package for this house included Wemo exterior lights, Rachio irrigation system, and Nest thermostats

Zillow video tour– Click here! (scroll through pics till you see the video play button)

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The Area

It doesn’t get much better than this. Just minutes from Trader Joes, Fresh Market, StoneCrest Shopping Center (so many awesome shops) and only 10 minutes to Southpark Mall! You won’t have to go far to get all of the places you need to go, but you’ll love the commute all the same.

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Danielle Edwards

Sold! SouthPark Condo in Southwood

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Sold! SouthPark Condo in Southwood

This SouthPark Condo is the perfect starter home

This SouthPark condo sold fast for many reasons. First of all, the sellers did an amazing job renovating and bringing modern upgrades to this quaint home. Also, the area cannot be beat. SouthPark is one of the hottest areas in Charlotte. Read more below about the features that got this home sold fast.

South Park Starter Home Front

Quick Facts:

MLS#: 3409126
Price: 245,000
Year Built: 1973
SqFt: 1,960
3 br, 2.5 ba

About the Location:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Zillow Walk through Video tour CLICK here

About the Home:

The sellers of this SouthPark condo worked hard to bring gorgeous, modern upgrades to this starter home. They added granite countertops in the kitchen, fresh interior paint, new light fixtures, and new tile surrounding the master bathtub! Stay warm all winter long with a cozy and charming wood burning fireplace. All the space you need in the master walk-in closet. Just imagine sipping your coffee every morning on the master walk out balcony or hosting summer BBQ’s on the private enclosed patio out back.  New wood floors run throughout the living and dining room area with ceramic tile in the foyer and kitchen. You’ll get bragging rights on the fact that you’d be living in the home where “Homeland” was filmed!

About the Area:

What’s not to love about SouthPark? A short distance from Uptown, Cotswold, South End, you name it! SouthPark is an amazing central location for homeowners of all ages. It’s full of mature, lush trees that line the streets and gorgeous neighboring homes. Shop all day at South Park Mall and neighboring shopping centers like Phillips Place and The Specialty Shops. Stop by popular spots like Whole Foods, (half price wine samples on Wednesday evenings) Home Goods, Crate and Barrel, and so many more. Not to mention, you’ll be a short distance away from Harris Teeter’s flagship location (known by Charlotteans as the Taj-MaTeeter for it’s immaculate facility!)

Wine and dine at Baku, Del Friscos, or Living Kitchen. I ALWAYS recommend Reid’s Fine Foods.

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Schools:

  • Elementary school: Beverly Woods
  • Middle school: Carmel
  • High school: South Mecklenburg

 

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

Danielle Edwards

Listing agent Danielle Edwards

Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist

704-604-2999

drivendanielle@gmail.com

www.soldondanielle.com

Millennials are buying more homes than you think

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Millennials are buying more homes than you think

Millennial homebuyers make up 50% of housing market

By Danielle Edwards- February 2017


 

How many millennials are buying homes?

Recent research shows that 50% of homebuyers are millennials. Maybe this is due to the fact that Millennials associate owning a home with the “American Dream” more than any other generation. But even though a huge amount of the people buying homes are at an average age of about 33, millennials are delaying buying homes more so than they were back in the late 20th century.

Millennial homebuyer

 

Buying vs. renting as a millennial

According to Zillow, Americans are renting for an average of 6 years before purchasing a home of their own, where in the 1970’s they only rented for a little over 2 years. This could be due to the fact that millennials are moving to areas in which the housing market is more expensive, and more highly sought after– like coasts, cities, and booming job markets.

Although delaying the purchase of a home may seem like a smart move, many millennials who choose to take the plunge and buy a home are saving big. A 2016 Rental Affordability Analysis shows that in 58% of US housing markets, it’s much more affordable to buy a home than to rent. Rental prices in the US are increasing much faster than wages in over half of the country.

Southeast may be the best place to buy

Millennials that are considering buying a home in the southeastern part of the country are in luck. States such as North and South Carolina all the way down to Florida are home to some of the most affordable housing in the country.

 

REMAX agent Danielle Edwards

704-604-2999

drivendanielle@gmail.com

www.soldondanielle.com

 

 

 

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Danielle Edwards receives Charlotte’s 5 Star Professional Award

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Danielle Edwards with RE/MAX Executive receives Charlotte 5 Star Professional Award

Danielle Edwards is 5 Star Real Estate Professional Award Recipient

Screen Shot 2016-09-07 at 12.59.30 PMSeptember 6, 2016— Danielle Edwards of RE/MAX Executive is a recipient of the 2016 Five Star Real Estate Agent Award. Less than 7 percent of Real Estate professionals receive this award and the recipients are selected based on ratings of recent homebuyers’ overall satisfaction of service derived from client evaluations.

Candidates of the Five Star Real Estate Agent award must also meet 5 criteria: Receive a qualifying client satisfaction rating, satisfy the applicable state licensing requirements, active employment as a qualified professional for over 3 years, favorable regulatory and complaint history review, and satisfied minimum client volume or production.

Fore more information on the Five Star Professional methodology, visit www.fivestarprofessional.com

 

RE/MAX Executive Realtor Danielle Edwards

Realtor NC/SC

 

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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!

 

Ultimate Guide to Each Charlotte Community: Southpark

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Ultimate Guide to Each Charlotte Community: Southpark

Southpark

Southpark sits South of Uptown Charlotte. This suburban area is home to plenty of shopping, businesses, restaurants, and entertainment. You’ll find the boutiques and restaurants in this area to be fairly more upscale than other areas of Charlotte such a NoDa or Plaza Midwood. Southpark includes the only Whole Foods Market in Charlotte and quite possibly the best shopping mall. Here’s what else it has to offer:

Must-try restaurants:

Baku: Sushi and tapas
Try the Kurobuta Pork Belly or theseDiver Scallops with soy plum vin cotto, yuzu mayo & umeboshi.

Baku

www.instagram.com/bakurestaurant

Terrace Cafe: American
Pacos Tacos and Tequila: Mexican
Cafe Monte: French
Try the House Smoked salmon or a hand crafted Cappuccino

www.facebook.com/cafemontefrenchbakeryandbistro

www.facebook.com/cafemontefrenchbakeryandbistro

Dean & Deluca: American

www.charlottedailyphoto.com

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The Cowfish:
Sushi and burgers (a strange but delicious combination)

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Toscana: Italian

http://www.conterestaurantgroup.com/

http://www.conterestaurantgroup.com/

Shopping:

SouthPark Mall: Lulu Lemon, Neiman Marcus, H&M, plenty more.
Click here for the store directory.

www.shoppingsouthparkmall.com

www.shoppingsouthparkmall.com

Ivy and Leo
Bedside Manor
Copper Penny

Entertainment:

Regal Phillips Place Theatre
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Foxcroft Wine Co
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Affordability:

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You can find a wide range of housing in the SouthPark area, from town homes to luxury homes. As this map illustrates, SouthPark is home to some of the more expensive homes in the South Charlotte area.

Stay tuned for more information about some of the most popular communities within Charlotte!

 

 

RE/MAX Executive Realtor Danielle Edwards

Realtor NC/SC

 

704-604-2999

www.soldondanielle.com

email: drivendanielle@gmail.com

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CONTACT DANIELLE EDWARDS

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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Danielle Edwards
RE/MAX Executive
12104 Copper Way Ste. 100
Charlotte, NC 28277
704-276-6882
info@soldondanielle.com

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