SALESMAN OR AGENT, IS THERE A DIFFERENCE? We’ve seen the ads. In walks the man with the smirkish grin wearing penny loafers with no socks, shirt unbuttoned a third of the way down with a wooly mammoth chest, wearing a flashy gold chain around his neck and other gaudy accessories (large expensive watch, big rings,… Continue reading Salesman or Agent, Is There A Difference
Author: Rick
Real Estate Broker for Franklin, Highlands, Cashiers, Glenville, Sapphire and surrounding areas of NC. JW, Pioneer.
8 Tips to Find a Good Real Estate Agent
Whether you are selling your home or wanting to buy a home, find a good real estate agent. So, How Do You Find A Good Real Estate Agent? 1. Listen – While a good real estate agent should be listening to you, you should also listen to your agent. Do they want to tell you… Continue reading 8 Tips to Find a Good Real Estate Agent
Buying a Home With Asbestos Siding
Asbestos – The Forbidden Word Asbestos has been around since the beginning of time. While it had been previously used in many products, it was found that some of these would release asbestos particles into the air. This created health hazards such as cancer to lung tissues and mesothelioma. As a result, fear is invoked… Continue reading Buying a Home With Asbestos Siding
“Kick the Tires” – Why Do I Need a Real Estate Agent?
Why “Kick the Tires”? In the early days, one would “kick the tires” because older tires may have had imperfections and were manufactured in many different ways. “Kicking the tires” could reveal a defect, alerting the potential buyer of flaws. Today, “kicking the tires” is not enough to make an informed decision. The same is… Continue reading “Kick the Tires” – Why Do I Need a Real Estate Agent?
Should I Hire An Appraiser?
Why hire an appraiser? If you are trying to sell your home yourself, one thing you want to do is make sure you have a fair price for your home. How is that determined? Contrary to popular belief, the tax assessed value of your home may not be anywhere near the current real estate market… Continue reading Should I Hire An Appraiser?
“Flat Fee MLS Listing Service – Save Thousands in Commissions!”
So reads the headlines in many Social Media articles. However, there is a great controversy on whether such listings save you money or cost you money. Here’s why: Flat Fee Listings will get you in the MLS. However, it takes more than being in the MLS to sell your home. Companies that offer you a… Continue reading “Flat Fee MLS Listing Service – Save Thousands in Commissions!”
Sell Your Home Yourself and Save Real Estate Commissions!
Put the Commissions in Your Pocket! This is the goal of every homeowner. In fact, why would you pay a real estate agent for what you can do yourself? Most people feel that real estate agents ask too much for what they do and choose to sell their homes themselves. These are known as For… Continue reading Sell Your Home Yourself and Save Real Estate Commissions!
Getting A Home Ready to Sell
Hattler Properties-Rick Creel/Broker Promote Your Page Too Staging A Home For Sale You’ve lived in your home all your life, or at lest perhaps the last several years. During that time you’ve accumulated many keepsakes (gifts from friends or grand children, trophies, nick nacks, your porcelain collection, you get the picture). You have this “stuff”… Continue reading Getting A Home Ready to Sell
Do I Need a Real Estate Agent to Sell My Home?
DO I NEED A REAL ESTATE AGENT TO SELL MY HOME? The short answer is NO! You do not have to have a real estate agent to sell your home. You can go through the process without any representation. However, this could be likened to going to court without a lawyer. So before you decide… Continue reading Do I Need a Real Estate Agent to Sell My Home?