5 Reasons to Sell Your Home in 2019


Taking the plunge and selling your home is a big step, and for some, it’s one that takes some convincing.

If you’re searching for reasons to sell your home in 2019, I have five of them for you today:

1. Low inventory. Before long, you’re going to find yourself in a more crowded field of listings. We’re coming out of a years-long period of little to no inventory—particularly in the below-$300,000 price ranges. Now that inventory is picking up steam once again, competition is going to become stiffer, so get out in front of that competition.

2. Cash equity. Right now, your home is likely worth more than it has been in years. Taking advantage of all that equity in your home is an easy call to make.

3. Demand remains high for homes at $300,000 and under. If you’re somewhere in the $100,000 to $200,000 range, now’s your best chance to sell your home for a very handsome price.

Now that inventory is picking up steam once again, competition is going to become stiffer, so get out in front of that competition.

4. Mortgage rates are still low. Although inventory is swelling and homes are spending longer periods on the market, our current low rates are conducive to securing a great purchase price on your new home.

5. Millennials are stepping into the market. This phenomenon helps move the lower price ranges so that move-up buyers can get into the middle ranges, which further drives activity upward. This has been a missing piece in our market up until now, but throngs of millennials are hitting the market and they’re ready to buy.

If you'd like to learn more about getting the most money in the least amount of time from your home sale, our team has all the information you need. You’re welcome to send us an email to Charlotte@CharlotteMabryTeam.com or give us a call at 423-593-5588. I look forward to helping you sell your home in 2019!
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How to Keep Your Deck/Patio in Great Shape


It’s springtime—which means it’s time to think about home maintenance. How can you take care of your deck and patio in the best way?

Anytime you own a home, you have to deal with home maintenance. If you have a deck and patio, you’ll know that those areas really take a lot of wear and tear. So what can you do to keep your deck in tiptop shape?

1. Seal your deck every few years. This will help maintain your deck’s good condition. With all the rain we’ve been having, there’s a good chance that there’s some mold and mildew building up.

2. Rearrange your furniture once a year. This will help keep the mildew growth down, and it allows the air and rain to travel in different areas on your deck, which can help reduce mold growth and other problems related to exposure.
 
3. Do not paint your wood deck. If you paint your wood deck, it’ll be pretty for a time, but it won’t be long before it becomes a maintenance nightmare.

Your deck and patio are great selling points for any home, so be sure to do what it takes to keep them in good shape.

4. Don’t overdo your power washing. Excessive power washing can really warp the boards on your deck and possibly tear up the siding, so be careful. If you’ve got a synthetic composite deck, it’s a little easier to power wash.

5. Don’t use chlorine bleach. To clean your deck, just use regular water, and also avoid using abrasive tools like wire brushes to clean. Just let the power washer do its work.
 
There are certain companies that will help you keep up with your deck and patio maintenance, and there are also ways that you can do it yourself. Regardless, your deck and patio are great selling points for any home, so be sure to do what it takes to keep them in good shape—that’ll bring you lots of good money when it comes time to sell your home. 

If you’ve got questions about buying, selling, or maintaining a home, feel free to reach out to me. I’d be glad to help you.
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What Are Buyers Looking for in Today’s Homes?


What kinds of things do today’s buyers love and hate in a prospective home? We’ll be going over a few examples of each today.

If you’re thinking about selling your home and you’re wondering what the best and worst features of your home are in the eyes of potential buyers, look no further. We’re going to talk about that today.

If you have laminate kitchen countertops, that’s something you should consider replacing. Today’s buyers want granite, quartz, or another similar solid surface. Today’s buyers also want laminate or hardwood flooring.

Also, if you have a room that’s unused, such as a sunroom or a media room, let’s make that space more of a multi-purpose one. Maybe it can function as those things, but also as a bedroom or lounge area.

Today’s buyers don’t use or care about whirlpool tubs.

If you have a whirlpool tub, know that today’s buyers don’t really want or use them. If you have an opportunity to do a remodel, replacing the big tub with a nice shower is a smart idea. Outdoor kitchen and fireplaces aren’t as popular as they used to be either.

Finally, neighborhood walking trails are not a selling feature that really registers on people’s radars anymore.

If you're thinking about selling your home, we’d be happy to answer any questions you have and send a list of things you can do to help get your home ready for sale. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us by phone or email. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
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