How Your Coastal Carolina Real Estate Agent Can Help Sell Your Home

To sell your Crystal Coast, NC home or condo at the right price and under the right terms this summer, it's important to team up with the right real estate agent. The team at Gena Gilbert Real Estate will work for you to market your home to motivated buyers as well as find the right price that will keep the property on top of must-see lists.

But that's not all! The following are 3 top moves that could help you achieve the best results when selling your Coastal Carolina home:

List During the Week
When you list your home during the week, for instance on a Wednesday, it gives homebuyers the weekend to tour the property and make an offer if they're interested. Most homes are sold on the weekend and listing during the week can create a buzz around your home.

Your local North Carolina real estate agent will know the best time to market and list your property according to your specific community.

Consider Buyer Finances
For home sellers in Atlantic Beach, Beaufort, Morehead City, Havelock, Newport  choosing an offer can be overwhelming. That's one crucial area where your real estate team can help! To end up with a solid deal, you might like to speak with the buyer's lender to ensure there will be no concerns during the closing. Remember, the highest bid isn't always the best! You're looking for the one that comes with stable finances to make the sale happen.

Consider the Inspection
After your North Carolina home or waterfront condo sells, the home inspection will follow. Be up front with the buyer's agent about what you'd ultimately like out of the home inspection— one suggestion from home maintenance site BrightNest is to ask, "In choosing your offer, would the buyer agree to go easy on repair requests after the inspection, so long as no major issues pop up?" If they agree, you save money in the long run!

Working with Gena Gilbert Real Estate can save you a huge home seller headache this year, so don't hesitate to contact us! We will work for you on selling your property as well as finding you your next dream home!

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Take Care of Your Crystal Coast Home Value

With the end of summer approaching, yet plenty of summer sun still available for DIY projects, it's important to keep in mind which are a good investment in your Crystal Coast property's future and others that can tank your home's value. 

In North Carolina real estate, it's quite common to see home remodels and other updates that don't really improve a home's value— but you can avoid those mistakes! Check out these home improvement tips that will help you see a return in the sweat equity you've put into your home and yield a great result when the time comes to sell your home on the North Carolina's Crystal Coast.

Going Overboard in Your Area
A common mistake in local real estate is improving a home too much for the neighborhood it's in. If you're in a great area, improving a home cannot really be overdone. However, if you're expecting your listing price to be lower due to the area, installing a $20,000 pool may only provide half of the money back in return— at best. 

Your Crystal Coast real estate agent will be able to tell you which home improvements are a great idea for your home and neighborhood.

Inconsistency
Inconsistency is also fairly common. Scenarios often exist where the homeowners put a lot of work (and money) into the kitchen and the rest of the home goes untouched. The best way to avoid this mistake is to find the baseline for homes in your area and center your improvements around that. Bring the home up to the baseline, but don't go overboard.

Too Much You in Your Home
It's fine to add personal touches to your home, but remember you likely won't live there forever. Keep in mind the future North Carolina homebuyer when making updates or you may be forced to take the loss of money later.

To DIY or not to DIY
Painting furniture? Great. Mending the fence? Perfect. But unless you're particularly gifted in the home DIY department, you might want to leave the remodel to the pros. When you go to sell your home, the homebuyer will notice the offset tiles and less than perfect cabinetry. Simple fix? Hire a pro.

Ready to make the move to sell your home in Atlantic Beach, Morehead City, Beaufort, Emerald Isle or elsewhere? Contact us today to discuss pricing the property and how you can attract more North Carolina homebuyers.

Gena Gilbert

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Looking for 'Deals' on the Crystal Coast?

There are still 'deals' on many properties including water front lots, single family residential homes and condos on the Crystal Coast of NC but they are going fast!  Here are just a few that are left that some lucky buyer is going to be VERY HAPPY they did not let their 'hind sight' get the best of them.
Crystal Coast Properties

2001 Anne Neal Rd, Morehead City, NC 28557

SHORT SALE - 3 Bedrooms 2 Baths $179,900

CONTACT GENA OR HAROLD TODAY - 877-240-0259

www.GenaGilbertRealEstate.com

 

101 Molly Lane, Newport, NC 28570

Designed by & Occupied by an Architect

Current Owner is an Engineer

SOUND CONSTRUCTION!  Average Power Bill $133/Mo.

Over 2300 Heated Square Feet on a Lot 0.66 acre in a Water Front Community!

Asking Only $238,000

CONTACT GENA OR HAROLD TODAY - 877-240-0259

www.GenaGilbertRealEstate.com



405 Mansfield Parkway, Unit A, Morehead City, NC 28557

Sellers are Motivated to Sell!  Unbelievable asking price of $368,000 for this 3 story unit with its own private elevator!!

Gorgeous 180 degree panoramic views from the Kitchen and Great Room

Offered tastefully furnished with a few exceptions.

CONTACT GENA OR HAROLD TODAY - 877-240-0259

www.GenaGilbertRealEstate.com