Fayetteville, NC Dogwood Festival

Again it is that excxiting time for Fayetteville, NC. The 28th Fayetteville Dogwood Festival times will be:

Friday April 23rd  6pm -10 pm

Saturday, April 24th Noon - 10 pm Sunday, April 25th 1pm- 6 pmFayetteville, NC Dogwood Festival

Lots of great food and local and regional actis will be taking the stage visit

http://www.faydogwoodfestival.com  for a complete entertainment schedule!

 

 

 

 

 

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20 Tips For Selling Your Home

20 Tips For Selling Your Home            

 

As a homeowner, you can play an important part in the timely sale of your property. When you take the following steps, you'll help the Morales Team sell your home faster, at the best possible price.

 

  1. Make the most of that First Impression- A well-manicured lawn, neatly trimmFayetteville, NC Home Selling Tipsed shrubs and a clutter-free porch welcome prospects. So does a freshly painted, or at least freshly scrubbed, front door. If its autumn, rake the leaves. If it's winter, shovel the walkways. The fewer obstacles between prospects and the true appeal of your home, the better.

 

  1. Invest a Few Hours for Future Dividends- Here's your chance to clean up in real estate. Clean up in the living room, the bathroom, the kitchen. If your woodwork is scuffed or the paint is fading, consider some minor redecoration. Fresh wallpaper adds charm and value to your property. Prospects would rather to see how great your home really looks than to hear how great it could look, "with a little work".

 

  1. Check faucets and Bulbs- Dripping water rattles the nerves, and discolored sinks suggests faulty or worn-out plumbing. Burned out bulbs leave prospects in the dark. Don't let little problems detract from what's right with your home.

 

  1. Don't Shut Out a Sale- If cabinets or closet doors stick in your home, you can be sure they will also stick in a prospect's mind. Don't try to explain away sticky situations when you can easily plane them away. A little effort on your part can smooth the way toward a closing.

 

  1. Think Safety- Homeowners learn to live with all kinds of self-set booby traps: roller skates on the stairs, festooned extension cords, slippery throw rugs and low hanging overhead lights. Make your residence as non-perilous as possible for uninitiated visitors.

 

  1. Make Room for Space- Remember, potential buyers are looking for more than just comfortable living space. They're looking for storage space, too. Make sure your attic and basement are clean and free of unnecessary items.

 

  1. Consider Your Closets- The better organized a closet, the larger it appears. Now's the time to box up those unwanted clothes and donate them to charity.

 

  1. Make Your Bathrooms Sparkle- Bathrooms sell homes, so let them shine. Check and repair damaged or unsightly caulking in the tubs and showers. For added allure, display your best towels, mats, and shower curtains.

 

  1. Create Dream Bedrooms- Wake up prospects to the cozy comforts of your bedrooms. For a spacious look, get rid of excess furniture. Colorful bedspreads and fresh curtains are a must.

 

  1. Open up in the Daytime- Let the sun shine in! Pull back your curtains and drapes so prospects can see how bright and cheery your home is.

 

  1. Lighten up at Night- Turn on the excitement by turning on all your lights, both inside and outside, when showing your home in the evening. Lights add color and warmth, and make prospects fell welcome.

 

  1. Avoid Crowd Scenes- Potential buyers often feel like intruders when they enter a home filled with people. Rather then giving your house attention it deserves, they're likely to hurry though. Keep the company present to a minimum.

 

  1. Watch Your Pets- Dogs and cats are great companions, but not when you're showing your home. Pets have a talent for getting underfoot. So do everybody a favor: Keep Kitty and Spot outside, or at least out of the way.

 

  1. Think Volume- Rock-and-roll will never die. But it might kill a real estate transaction. When it's time to show your home, it's time to turn down the stereo or TV.

 

  1. Relax- Be friendly, but don't try to force conversation. Prospects want to view your home with a minimum of distraction.

 

  1. Don't Apologize- No matter how humble your abode, never apologize for its short comings. If a prospect volunteers a derogatory comment about your home's appearance, let the Morales Team handle the situation.

 

  1. Keep a Low Profile- Nobody knows your home as well as you do. But the Morales Team knows buyers- what they need and what they want. The Morales Team will have an easier time articulating the virtues of your home if you stay in the background.

 

  1. Don't Turn Your Home into a Second-Hand Store- When prospects come to view your home, don't distract then with offers to sell those furnishings you no longer need. You may lose the biggest sale of all.

 

  1. Defer to Experience- When prospects want to talk price, terms, or other real estate matters, let them speak to an expert- The Morales Team.

 

  1. Help Your Agent- The Morales Team will have an easier time selling your home if  showings are scheduled through the office. You'll appreciate the results!

Office: 910-237-3411Fayetteville NC ReMax

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Email: onlinehomes4you@gmail.com

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Madison Who's Who Executive and Professional
Jennifer Morales: 910-237-3411
Email : onlinehomes4you@gmail.com

Buying versus Renting from you're Fayetteville, NC Real Estate Team

Shelter is a very basic human need which most people accommodate by renting or buying a house or apartment. Rental property is often less-than-perfect. Tenants usually experience a rent increase every year or so and feel somewhat at the mercy of the owner. They don't necessarily feel a strong commitment to the property or the community.

Buying versus Renting Fayetteville, NC Real Estate

Making a decision to buy a house is a major commitment, and the decision has both economic and emotional implications. Instead of paying the landlord's mortgage every month, homeowners pay their own mortgage and build up equity in their investment. When they paint, plant flowers of make improvements; their family reaps the benefits of a more beautiful environment. Homeowners are much more selective than renters about finding the perfect home, and their sense of personal satisfaction heightens the pride of ownership.

In many cases, the amount of money a renter spends on rent can be about the same as or less than the amount a homeowner spends on a mortgage. With the tax benefit for homeowners, the savings can be significant.  Let me highly recommend getting in touch with Carrie Cook nchomeloans@ymail.com or you can go to the secured webpage www.fayettevillenchomeloans.com at a convenient for you to get a no cost, no obligation prequalification.

Along with the financial benefits of buying, there are the less tangible benefits-things like pride of ownership and a sense of stability. It is your house you can decorate it or change it however you want to match your taste. You can have as many pets as you want without it raising your house payment or costing you a large deposit. All of these things can be very emotionally rewarding.

In addition to building equity, homeowners can also reap some tax benefits. Typically both the mortgage interest and property taxes on a home are deductible from both your state and federal taxes, which can save you a lot of money at tax time. Another thing to keep in mind at this time is the tax credit. www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com

Not ready to meet up with us yet? Take a look for yourself to just see what is out there visit www.ViewFayettevilleHomes.com to search 1000's of Beautiful Homes, Photos, Prices, Tours, Maps & More and when you are ready to take a look give your Fayetteville NC real estate team a call!!

 

 

Jennifer Morales Team   www.onlinehomes4you.com

Madison Who's Who Executive and Professional
Jennifer Morales: 910-237-3411
Email : onlinehomes4you@gmail.com