Charlotte homes still sell well in a competitive market because of the charming, convenient location. When there are more homes for sale, sellers need to make their homes stand out among the competition. These top ten ways will impress buyers to make your Charlotte home more memorable.
Get rid of stuff. Junk, magazines, clutter and toys make your Charlotte home look smaller, messy and uninviting. Too much stuff makes it tough for buyers to visualize the home their way.
Smell before you sell. Does your Charlotte home smell unappealing from cooking odors, smoke, a litter box or other smelly stuff? Be aware of odors and take action to eliminate them.
Eliminate family photos. Examine your walls and take down family photos and other personalized wall hangings so buyers aren’t visually distracted.
Color your world. A fresh coat of paint on the walls and baseboards revamps the atmosphere and makes everything look cleaner.
Update moldings. New, decorative moldings are an affordable way to spruce up entry areas, windows and walls.
Repair that leaky faucet. You might not be able to afford to renovate the bathroom but minor repairs like fixing a leaky faucet make a major difference.
Make your house green. A green Charlotte home includes energy efficient appliances and renovations such as new windows to make it more affordable and efficient to maintain.
Fix the floors. Updated flooring and carpeting make your Charlotte home look well-maintained to prospective buyers.
Have curb appeal. Make sure the entry to your Charlotte home is neat and attractive so buyers want to see more.
Be realistic. Discuss the listing price of your Charlotte home with a professional so you know what to expect and how negotiable you should be.
Many Charlotte homes are listing for over $350,000. Consider a 3 bedroom, 2 bath Noda home listing for over $360,000 or a 3 bedroom, 2 bath Wilmore home listing at around $350,000. There are also a variety of Charlotte homes listing for over $500,000. With first time home buyer tax credits, there are more buyers looking for a great Charlotte home that you might think.
To find out more about selling or buying a charming Charlotte homes, contact Katie Gray at 704-560-9699 or email katie@katiegrayhomes.com.
