If you’re planning to sell your home, you may wonder how much your property is truly worth. Because there are multiple ways that a house is valued, the answer isn’t as simple as it might seem. Should you pay closer attention to your home’s assessed value versus its fair market value, or vice versa? What do these terms mean exactly? We’ve got the answers. Read on for the basics of assessed home Continue Reading
Selling Tips
How to Stage a House
Do you want your home to sell your quickly once it hits the market? If you want the offers to start pouring in, staging is key. This method of preparing your property has been proven to entice buyers and expedite sales. According to Forbes, 95% of staged homes sell in 11 days or less, which is 87% faster than non-staged homes. Staged homes sell for higher prices too, so you should definitely Continue Reading
How to Choose a Realtor in Asheville, NC: The Right Questions to Ask to Find Your Best-fit Agent
Choosing the right real estate agent is one of the most important parts of buying or selling your home. While this decision may seem daunting, it doesn’t have to be. By doing a little homework and asking the right questions, you’ll find the perfect partner to help you buy or sell a home. Here are our tips for choosing a Realtor in Asheville, NC. Asking the right questions is essential Continue Reading
Exploring West Asheville, NC: Things to Do & More!
Asheville, NC, is one of the Southeast’s most unique travel destinations, with art, culture, and history around every corner. While downtown Asheville has plenty of personality, any visit to the area is incomplete without a stop by the quirky neighborhood of West Asheville. Located a few minutes from downtown, this historic area is full of local businesses, colorful artwork, and authentic charm Continue Reading
Preparing Your Home for Sale
So you’ve decided to list your house on the market - now it’s time to prepare your home for sale. By taking steps to clean and declutter, make necessary repairs, and stage your home’s living spaces, you can make a dramatic difference in how quickly your home sells (and for how much). With an investment of time and effort, you can make your house more appealing, resulting in more showings and Continue Reading
What You Should Know About Asheville Property Appraisers
Do I Need a Property Appraisal to Buy or Sell An Asheville, NC Home? Newer Asheville, NC homeowners who haven’t bought or sold real estate before may be unaware of what a home appraisal or appraiser is, or whether they need one in order to buy or sell their Asheville, NC property in the first place. In this post, we'll shine some light on what you should know about Asheville, NC property and real Continue Reading
Real Estate Photography in Asheville
Real Estate Photography in Asheville One of our favorite parts of marketing real estate listings is the photography! Real estate photos are crucial to our other marketing steps, and it's always fun to see just how beautiful a home looks with professional photography. A true professional can take advantage of a home's lighting to make its features really appeal to buyers. There are several Continue Reading
Contingent vs. Pending vs. Under Contract – What’s the Difference in Real Estate?
What’s the difference between a listing that says 'Contingent' as opposed to 'Pending' or 'Under Contract?' This is one of the most frequently asked questions we get from real estate buyers. In this article, we’ll define each of these listing statuses, discuss why you may see the same listing under a different status on different websites, and explain the finer details about what these statuses Continue Reading
6 Reasons to List your Home for Sale this Fall
After a wild summer of 2020, our local real estate market has entered what is historically a slower time of year. In a normal (non-pandemic) year, late August and most of September provide some time for real estate transactions to close, but not as many new purchase agreements are signed during this time. This is because summer vacations to the mountains of Western North Carolina have come to an Continue Reading
Coronavirus in Asheville: Impact on People, Economy, & Real Estate
Since the COVID-19 pandemic started, we have seen a lot of adjustments in the Asheville real estate market. This affects the supply of new homes for sale, the demand for homes, and of course how we market and show real estate listings. For the latest on market statistics, including current inventory levels, check out our real estate market update page. For more information on how we are Continue Reading