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That really depends on you and your situation. Location is always important, but you should think about what is most important. For example, how long of a commute are you okay with, do you want to live close to family, do you frequently commute to the airport, are property taxes a significant factor, do you want to be within reach of restaurants/shopping, are you looking for a more laid back vibe, etc. The answer to these questions will determine where you should start your home search. We'd be happy to share more insight and help you narrow down your search area.

Lake Norman touches 4 Counties - Mecklenburg, Iredell, Lincoln, and Catawba. Lake Norman, NC touches 10 cities - Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson, Mooresville, Troutman, Statesville, Denver, Sherrills Ford, Terrell, and Catawba.

Absolutely! Before selling your home, you will want to consider the following: 1. De-Clutter your home - Buyers may perceive cluttered homes as having not enough space. 2. De-Personalize your home - This may be tough to hear, but you want potential buyers to connect with your home and not your family. 4. Paint your home with neutral colors - Freshly painted homes are perceived as move-in ready and they also smell great! 5. Spruce up your curb appeal - Cut the grass, add new mulch, remove dead plants, get a fresh doormat, clean gutters, and pressure wash the home. 6. Deep Clean!!! We provide a staging consultation for our sellers, so your home will be seen in its best light!

It depends. If your home is only a couple of years old, it might not make sense. However, if you have an older home, this may be worth it! The last thing a seller wants is to lose their leverage during a negotiation. If you are aware of your home's condition prior to selling, you can make any repairs needed before your home hits the market, which may save you from costly requests from potential buyers.

Here are a few things to look out for when shopping for a home. 1. Foundation Cracks - Unstable foundations can be very costly 😬 - Make sure you bring out a Structural Engineer to inspect any foundation concerns. 2. Water & Moisture Issues - Look up when going through a home. If you see stains or discoloration on the ceiling, this can be a sign of a rook leak or plumbing issue. 3. Musty or Fowl Odors - If you see a lot of fans, air fresheners, a dehumidifier, etc. then there may be an underlying issue. 4. Infestations - Yucky termites 🥴 Look out for crumbling wood, dead swarmers on window sills, & odd shaped formations of mud. If you suspect there’s a termite infestation, call an inspector ASAP! 5. Unpermitted Spaces - Lacks the assurance that the space was built to code. This can cause issues with your homeowner's insurance and the county. Buying a home is one of the biggest purchases you’ll ever make. Be sure you have an agent that will look out for you when house hunting

Lake Norman is the largest man-made lake in North Carolina. Lake Norman covers more than 32,000 acres of surface, spanning four counties, and 520 miles of shoreline. The surface elevation is 760 ft. The 760 elevation line is where Lake Norman is at full pond. The average water depth of Lake Norman is approximately 30 ft; however, in spots, it can be 100+ ft deep.

Due to an increase in inbound migration, we're seeing a growing footprint in areas that once seemed too rural to attract much of an audience. However, with the boost of outdoor entertainment and recreational activities, we're seeing a surge in these neighboring Lake Norman, NC towns. There are 3 cities surrounding Lake Norman, NC that we're seeing gain popularity. 1. Hickory 2. Statesville 3. Troutman Two other areas that are growing at a fast pace include: 1. Lincolnton 2. Maiden/Conover

Here are a few helpful tips to save you time and energy! 1. Setup all of your utilities 2. Forward your mail 3. Change the locks and garage code of your new home 4. Do a deep clean 5. Paint rooms (especially closets) 6. Epoxy the garage floor

We'd be happy to! 5 Landscaping Tips 👇 1. Coordinate with Color: Accenting with pops of color is an excellent way to move your yard from drab to fabulous. 2. Power Wash: An easy and cost-effective way to freshen the space up. 3. Lead the Way with Light: A home with outdoor lighting will always speak volumes to potential buyers. 4. Ditch the Dead Plants: A nicely manicured yard always rates highly among buyers. 5. Makeover Your Mulch - An easy, affordable, and surefire way to spruce up a tired flower bed is by adding new mulch or other ground covers like bark chips or gravel to help make the beds look fresh and new.

Absolutely! Market research shows that staged homes show better, sell faster, and can increase the number of offers and selling price. They also appear well-maintained and simply stand out in the buyer's minds. Staged homes make it easier for buyers to visualize the property as their own.

Local governmental units can assess property owners for certain improvements to their property such as sidewalks, sewer lines, street repairs, and drainage systems. Since these assessments run with the property, you should verify with the closing attorney before closing that there are no existing special assessments (either pending or confirmed).

Whenever possible, you should be present. The inspector can review with you the results of the inspection and point out any problems found. Usually, the inspection of the home can be completed in two to three hours (the time can vary depending upon the size and age of the dwelling). The home inspector must give you a written report of the home inspection within three business days after the inspection is performed (unless otherwise stated in your contract with the home inspector). The home inspection report is your property. The home inspector may only give it to you and may not share it with other persons without your permission.

Most homebuyers lack the knowledge, skill, and emotional detachment needed to inspect homes themselves. By using the services of a licensed home inspector, homebuyers can gain an understanding of the condition of the property, especially whether any items are so defective as to impair function or warrant further investigation by a specialist.

Yes. The buyer has the right to verify the repairs have been completed satisfactorily, during or after the “Due Diligence” period. The buyer also has the right to do a final walk-through. The seller’s failure to permit the buyer to verify repairs or to do a final walk-through may be in breach of the contract.

The amount of time is negotiable but the period begins with the effective date of the contract. Buyers should be certain to negotiate enough time to fully complete their inquiries – especially as related to appraisal and loan approval and any repairs discovered during property inspections.

The buyer must make a decision to move forward with the contract or terminate it by 5 pm of the contractually agreed upon date. If the buyer needs more time to do their due diligence, they may request an extension to the due diligence period; however, the seller does not have to approve the request. Make sure your decision is made by the end of the due diligence period, or you may put your earnest money at risk.

The buyer will want to inquire about anything bearing on a decision to either move forward with the contract or terminate it. Common considerations of the “Due Diligence” process include home, pest, radon, dock, and septic inspections, property survey, appraisal, title search, homeowner's insurance, loan qualification and application, repair negotiation, etc.