Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Is Your Home Ready for Holiday Guests?

  • Tips on How To Prepare Your Home for Holiday Guests

    Is your home ready for holiday visits from friends and family? I know I completely stress out right up until the door bell rings for the first time.  Don't be like me when it comes to the holidays!  Here’s how to prepare for the invasion. Read
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Tuesday, November 12, 2013

8 Reasons Why You SHOULD List Your Home During the Holidays!

How many times have you heard from friends, family or even Realtors that the winter season is slow or no one wants to buy during the holidays? Especially in Charleston's market where new businesses continue to move into Charleston and people are constantly relocating, the real estate market never slows and those buyers, especially, don't take a break from buying as they need to find a home - they are the serious buyers you want.

8. Even though your house will be on the market, you still have the option to restrict showings during the six or seven days around the Holidays. 
 7. January is traditionally the month for employees to begin new jobs. Since transfers cannot wait until Spring to buy, you need to be on the market during the Holidays to capture the market. 
 6. Some people must buy before the end of the year for tax reasons. 
 5. Buyers have more time to look for a home during the Holidays than they do during a work week. 
 4. Buyers are more emotional during the Holidays, so they are more likely to pay your price. 
 3. Since the supply of listings will dramatically increase in January, there will be less demand for your particular home. Less demand means LESS money for you. 
 2. Serious buyers have fewer houses to choose from during the Holidays and less competition means more money for you. And the number one reason why your seller should list during the Holidays … 
 1. People who look for homes during the Holidays are more serious buyers!

Are you ready to list your home?  Contact me for a FREE, NO OBLIGATION Comparative Market Analysis on your home and find out how I can sell your home quickly and for the most money in today's present market.

Desiree Maurer, Full Time Realtor
843-327-9010

Monday, November 4, 2013

Lots of Value with this Nicely Updated Home



Beautiful home with tons of value, located on a large nicely landscaped lot with crepe myrtles, honey suckle, English ivy, Jasmine, holly bushes, Oak tree's and well placed palm trees. Kitchen is fully upgraded with cherry wood cabinetry, granite counters and with all newer appliances that convey. Master bedroom has access to a large screened in porch. This is a great spot for morning coffee or to relax and unwind before retiring for the evening. The main focal point of the living room is the wood burning fireplace with a floor to ceiling stone finish. This home is freshly painted with a new 20 year carpet installed with warrantee. New double-hung, low-e windows and doors installed, 2002 roof, 2008 hot-water tank, 2008 air handler and a 2007 rear privacy fence installed. There are many upgraded fixtures throughout. Too many to list! The backyard also has an uncovered patio and a 12 X 16 shed. A transferable termite bond is in place. This home was owner occupied and well taken care of. It is in move-in ready condition. The owners put a lot of love into this home and made sure it was in superior condition for its next owners. No through traffic here. Colony North is centrally located to everything in Charleston. Downtown and the beaches just a twenty minute drive. Shopping and schools all within ten minutes. North Charleston is home to one of the country's top 10 academic magnet high schools. Airport, air force base, naval base, Boeing, Bosch, Bae Systems and Spawar just minutes away. Quiet, peaceful location with tons of privacy yet has easy access to I 26 and the 526.

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams

Desiree Maurer, Realtor
Keller Williams Charleston
843-327-9010
www.yourcharlestonhousesearch.com

Sunday, November 3, 2013

Parents! Great location (and investment opp!) for your college students!


Great location close to Downtown Charleston and just minutes to Folly Beach! This 3 bedroom 2 and one half bath townhome features hardiplank siding, hardwood floors throughout the downstairs in the living room, dining room, kitchen and half bath, and ceramic tile in the upstairs bathrooms with berber carpeting in the bedrooms. The stairs have oak treads with an oak landing. Smooth ceilings and crown moulding throughout. The spacious kitchen features white appliances, built-in microwave, dishwasher and disposal. There are two designated parking spaces at the front door and a small paved patio out of the back door- perfect for grilling! New HVAC within last two years. This is the perfect home for College of Charleston or MUSC student, not to mention first time home buyers.

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams

Desiree Maurer, Realtor
Keller Williams Charleston
843-327-9010
www.yourcharlestonhousesearch.com
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