All real estate agents have stories. I thought I would start sharing some of mine.
From time to time, I will also share insights into rules and regulations as well as suggestions and advice.
Make it Sparkly!
You have chosen your agent, and they are doing their part to make your home look stunning in advertising. Mr & Ms. Seller, you also have work to do! Your home must SPARKLE. That is capital letters, make no bones about it, SPARKLE. If two identical homes go up for [...]
Does a home seller have to pay for the buyer’s agent?
Does a home seller have to pay for the buyer's agent? This question is heavily debated just now, and the answer is no; the seller does not have to pay the buyer's agent. In fact, in NC, sellers do not pay the buyer's agent; they pay the firm that they [...]
Zestimates and other on-line valuations
The short answer is, don't pay attention to those sites. They have algorithms that are meaningless. They have no way of knowing what is inside of a house or what condition it is in. For example, there is a house in Weaverville that is a complete rehab project. It has [...]
My assistant is a dog
As a real estate agent, I have long enjoyed my dog's company as a regular part of my day. In fact, I have often had clients request that my dogs join us when we are viewing land. Nothing makes hiking on a large tract more enjoyable than watching Fido happily [...]
Dual Agency in North Carolina
In North Carolina, our real estate contracts allow an agent to be a dual agent. What is it, and what does that mean for you? Dual agency is when a real estate agent represents the seller AND the buyer in the sale/purchase of the same home. I am using the [...]