In today's digital age it has become exceedingly easy for us to view multiple photos of a property and see virtual tours of homes we want to consider to buy. Technology has made us, the consumer a more informed purchaser.
In Real Estate you can view any variations from eight to unlimited amount of photos of a specific home...depending on where you are looking. Most agents today are using virtual tours to even give you a more detailed look at homes. But are you seeing the WHOLE home? Probably not. It would be almost impossible to give you a complete view of every corner of a home.
So, you have seen some homes online that you think are interesting but are not ready to deal with an agent yet...what do you do? Go visit open houses. There is so much you can learn about a house when you actually go inside of it. For one thing it will give you a sense of what the neighborhood is like. You may know the area the home is located in; but do you really know the neighborhood?
Another is that you will get to touch and feel and walk through the house....The photos may have given you an accurate description of the house but when you got in it you realized the rooms were to small or too large. Or you may not like the layout of the home.
I have even had some people that did not like the way the sun set on certain areas of the house during parts of the days. These are all variables that photos can not show you.
Now, some people will have an agent and have them drive around and show them homes....That is fine. That is part of our job. But for the ones of you that are in the beginning stages and are not ready to work with an agent yet; visit as many different open houses as you can. You will be amazed at the differences when you actually visit homes...you may see layouts you never thought of before as more conducive to your needs or designs you like or do not like...
Dave diCecco
Realtor/Broker
www.davedicecco.com
Friday, August 6, 2010
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Open Thing of the Past? This Realtor Says NO...
In my office the other day a few of us were discussing the Real Estate market and we were sharing ideas on innovative ways we are trying to get our listings shown and sold....During the course of this conversation I mentioned I beleive in and host open houses almost every weekend. I was shocked to hear that my collegues viewed this as a waste of time.
Their arguement was premised on the fact that with virtual tours and the almost unlimited photos you can put online today that noone will come to an open house. To quote one of them "it is a complete waste of time". I personally totally disagree. Do I always have great success at open houses....no. But, I do get that additional exposure and have found more than one willing, able buyer come through my open houses. Without a doubt YES. In fact I recentyl was lucky enough to not only have soemone wanting to buy come through. They bought THAT house.
I have been in sales for over 20 years. One thing I have learned over the years is no one buys something that large without touching, feeling or walking through it. So why would you not hold an open house? Would you go buy a pair of shoes of a brand you have never worn before without trying them on? probably not. Would you buy a car without test driving it? never. SO, why would you purchase the largest investment of your life without going and looking at it? You would not.
Not only that but the feedback you can receive from potential buyers about the home, layout, space can do wonders to your marketing of the home and helping your sellers position their home for a quick sale. In addtion according to the most recent National Association of Realtors over 90% of home buyers start online and half of them are not dealing with a Realtor. What better way for them to preview a home they may have interest in than through an Open House...
Dave diCecco
Realtor/Broker
www.davedicecco.com
Their arguement was premised on the fact that with virtual tours and the almost unlimited photos you can put online today that noone will come to an open house. To quote one of them "it is a complete waste of time". I personally totally disagree. Do I always have great success at open houses....no. But, I do get that additional exposure and have found more than one willing, able buyer come through my open houses. Without a doubt YES. In fact I recentyl was lucky enough to not only have soemone wanting to buy come through. They bought THAT house.
I have been in sales for over 20 years. One thing I have learned over the years is no one buys something that large without touching, feeling or walking through it. So why would you not hold an open house? Would you go buy a pair of shoes of a brand you have never worn before without trying them on? probably not. Would you buy a car without test driving it? never. SO, why would you purchase the largest investment of your life without going and looking at it? You would not.
Not only that but the feedback you can receive from potential buyers about the home, layout, space can do wonders to your marketing of the home and helping your sellers position their home for a quick sale. In addtion according to the most recent National Association of Realtors over 90% of home buyers start online and half of them are not dealing with a Realtor. What better way for them to preview a home they may have interest in than through an Open House...
Dave diCecco
Realtor/Broker
www.davedicecco.com
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Open House: 6433 Creekstone Place Charlotte, NC. 28213 August 8, 2010 2-4
Open House Sunday August 8, 2010 from 2p.m. to 4 p.m. Come see this magnificent four bedroom two and half bath home. You will love the space this home affords you. This home has made good use of it's 2400+ square feet of living space. This home on creekstone place in Charlotte is part of the autumnwood subdivsion.
Situated on almost a half acre lot. This home offers a lot of features and space for the money.
Dave diCecco
Realtor/Broker
www.davedicecco.com
Idlewild Charlotte, NC. 28212
Tucked away on the East side of Charlotte off Independence is a quiet family oriented area called Idlewild. The area between Albermarle Road and Idlewild Road reminds of me of the days when I was growing up. The streets are lined with trees and kids are outside playing. People are working on their yards and as you drive through the streets they still wave to you.
The neighborhood has homes mostly built in the 60's through 70's offers that old world charm with modern day convience. But what attracted me to the area most is the fact that most of the side streets are dead end streets or cul de sacs. Driving through the neighborhood during different parts of the day made me aware fo the lack of traffic and noise once you depart Independence Blvd. A great place for kids to play without worrying about someone driving through the neighborhood..... lots here seem to be of a good size allowing plenty of room for the kids to enjoy a yard.
As yo drive through the neighborhood you will notice the pride that people take in the care of their yard and homes..pride of home ownership is abundant here.
Becasue of it's convient location traffic is very minimal through the area. Bordered by three major roads this little pocket of east Charlotte offers peace and tranquility from the hustle of everyday life. Conviently located off Independence Blvd. this area of Charlotte is within ten to fifteen minutes of uptown. Yet also within minutes of dining, stores, and specialty shops.
Come and see what affordable housing in the idlewild area can give you.......
Dave diCecco
Realtor/Broker
www.davedicecco.com
The neighborhood has homes mostly built in the 60's through 70's offers that old world charm with modern day convience. But what attracted me to the area most is the fact that most of the side streets are dead end streets or cul de sacs. Driving through the neighborhood during different parts of the day made me aware fo the lack of traffic and noise once you depart Independence Blvd. A great place for kids to play without worrying about someone driving through the neighborhood..... lots here seem to be of a good size allowing plenty of room for the kids to enjoy a yard.
As yo drive through the neighborhood you will notice the pride that people take in the care of their yard and homes..pride of home ownership is abundant here.
Becasue of it's convient location traffic is very minimal through the area. Bordered by three major roads this little pocket of east Charlotte offers peace and tranquility from the hustle of everyday life. Conviently located off Independence Blvd. this area of Charlotte is within ten to fifteen minutes of uptown. Yet also within minutes of dining, stores, and specialty shops.
Come and see what affordable housing in the idlewild area can give you.......
Dave diCecco
Realtor/Broker
www.davedicecco.com
Monday, August 2, 2010
New Listing: 6705 Easton place Charlotte, NC. 28212
This adorable three bedroom one and half bath all brick ranch is being offered for only $124,900. Located in the Idlewild subdivison of Charlotte. This ranch is sure to charm you. The refinished hardwood floors throughout the living area greet you as you enter this home. The kitchen and bathrooms have exquisite tile flooring in them. You will love the floorplan of this ranch home. As you enter into the large living room, a hallway leads to the three bedrooms and both baths. All the bedrooms are very good size and have the same wonderful hardwood floors throughout. The kitchen and dining area flow into one another giving you more space. The dining area has a beautiful garden window so you can enjoy your yard and view while eating breakfeat and dinner. Off the kitchen is a well cared for sunroom that has had new tile floor installed in it recently. A great room to go and spend those cool spring and fall nights as you over look your almost half acre yard. Off the sunroom is a separate laundry area tucked away in a closed off room.
This cute ranch has many updates done to it. The roof was replaced this past year and the homeowner has not spared any expense in updating and maintaining the property. It shows throughout the home.
One of the best features of the home is that it sits at the end fo a cul de sac. You get the privacy of not having drive through traffic and a safe area for the kids to go out and play. The back yard is well cared for and trees are positioned to maximize the sun and shade for you....
This home is a good deal at this price and the homeowner is giving a one year home warranty with the purchase of the house for additional peace of mind.
Dave diCecco
Realtor/Broker
www.davedicecco.com
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