New Listing: 1701 Herrin Avenue Charlotte, NC. 28205

Charming...One word to describe this brick bungalow home located in the NoDa section of Charlotte, NC. This home located at 1601 Herrin Avenue has had some updates done to it and is waiting for the next person to call it home. Situated close to uptown this home is in a highly desirable section of Charlotte. This home is a brick home that had a new roof installed in 2009. In addition she has replaced the carpeting in the spare bedroom, hallway and dining area; as well as putting in new vinyl flooring in the kitchen. There is original hardwood floors under the carpet and the remainder of the house has the original hardwood flooring refinished. As you pull up to this bungalow home you notice the spacious yard it has. The added benefit is it is a fenced in back yard that also backs up to some wooded area for additional privacy. There is a great front porch as well to sit on and relax on those spring, summer and fall evenings. As you enter the home you instantly notice the hardwood flooring (which is the original) and the large window in the front that brings in a lot of natural sunlight to the room. the room is very spacious and open and can accommodate a good sized living room set. The kitchen area is functional and well laid out. The cabinets are original real wood cabinets. Not the press board you find today in the newer homes. All the appliances remain with the house as well. The kitchen boasts a good sized pantry as well which is unusual for a home this size and age. Off the kitchen is the dining area which has brand new carpet and is large enough to handle a table and six chairs comfortably. The two bedrooms are very good sized and the master bedroom features dual closets in addition to hard wood flooring in it. The full bath separates the two bedrooms. A feature this house has that is rare is a utility room which can house the washer and dryer. A great space off the kitchen; that is in effect a laundry room. This home has central air and all new vinyl sided windows throughout as well...There have been many updates to the house and it shows throughout the house that it was cared for....it is now looking for the next home owner to call it home..... To view a video of this house click on the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6U-hdsPvCk Come see why so many people like to call the arts district area of charlotte home. Dave diCecco Realtor/Broker www.davedicecco.com

New Listing: 4332 Commonwealth Avenue Charlotte, NC. 28205

CHARMING is just one word to describe this 2 bedroom bungalow home with 2 Full baths. This home has the original hardwood floors that have been refinished and has many updates for only $109,900. The homeowner has taken great pride in this house and it shows throughout the whole house. As you pull up to the house you instantly will notice the flowers and bushes that accent this brick house. You can enjoy them and the view from the covered front porch which is large enough for a couple of chairs and a small table. As you enter the living room you instantly notice the large and spacious space that greets you. The living room is anchored by a gas fireplace that the seller had installed about 10 years ago. The large windows in the front and on the side bring in a lot of natural light making this room nice and bright. But as you go down the hall and enter the Kitchen you will be surprisingly amazed at the space and usage of it in this kitchen. She has updated the countertops and flooring and added a tile backsplash to accent the kitchen. There is even an island and a large pantry located in the kitchen. In the kitchen is the dining area which is large enough for a table and six chairs. More than enough room for you and some guests to enjoy a great meal in your fully appliance kitchen. Oh yes, did I mention all the appliances stay with the house as well. The bedrooms are both very good sized and offer sufficient space for your furniture without feeling cramped. In fact, one feature this house has that others in this area do not is a master suite with a full bathroom. With a little ingenuity they have added a master bathroom to the house and made it part of the master bedroom....A great feature for you in this home. Going out through the kitchen you enter the utility room which doubles as the laundry room. Plenty of space for the washer and dryer, which will convey with the house as well. And enough space that she had a chest freezer in there as well and it did not feel cramped. Out the back door you have a beautiful private back yard and a one car detached garage. A great place for a garden or to hang out and enjoy the beautiful spring, summer and fall nights that charlotte has to offer. Even though this house was built in 1945 the homeowner has done a lot of upgrades in the past ten years. the home features a central air system that was installed in 2001 and has been maintained regularly every six months for the past 11 years. The roof was replaced in 2003 and ALL the piping and the water heater were replaced in 2010. The home has many updates and now is looking for a new owner to call it home as this couple did for the past 20+ years... Come see why a lot of people like to call the Oakhurst area home....it could be it’s central location and easy convience to uptown and south Charlotte..... Dave diCecco Realtor/Broker www.davedicecco.com

How to Turn Buyers Off From Buying Your Home

I recently read an article that talked about the top ten things that turn buyers off from buying a home. while I agree with the list I do not believe it is 100% accurate in some of the biggest turnoffs. So, I have compiled a list from my experiences with buyers that tend to turn them off from buying your house. 1. Curb appeal. If the house is not somewhat appealing to the eye; most buyers will not get inside the front door. I cannot tell you how many times I have had buyers tell me they do not like the look of the house from the outside and would not even go and look at the house inside. As we are in the spring market; make sure your home has a nice curb appeal. The yard is freshly cut, flowers with a variety of colors are blooming, and the home is power washed will all help with the curb appeal of the house and invite buyers inside. 2. Cleanliness. This hit number one on their list. Nothing turns a buyer off more than a dirty house. While some buyers will look past the dirt; most will not. And even if they do look past the dirt they are going to be looking for a huge discount on the price. The perception is that if the home is dirty; then the seller is not taking care of the maintenance of the house. 3. Smells. When someone comes to view your home you want to ensure it is inviting to them on the outside. Then when they get inside the house you want to make sure the house has a fresh clean smell to it. I recommend using candles and air fresheners to attract buyers to the house. Baking is another great thing to do since it gives the home a warm feeling when someone walks in. people buy with all their senses. Do not rule out the power of smell. 4. Outdated interior. Yes, the interior of a home can have a dramatic impact on a buyer. Just because you liked certain colors on walls and carpeting that was popular back in the 70's and 80's does not mean the new home owner is going to want that. I have had more people walk away from a house because of the dated interior of the house than any other reason (when all else fit their criteria). Most people are scrambling to save enough for a down payment today and want to be able to move into a home without doing much; if any, work. if your home is dated prepare to sell your home for substantially lower and it will sit longer than one that is not dated. 5. Personal items. Remove the personal items from your home. It is okay to have one or two photos up on the walls. but no one wants to walk in to a home and see all the children's wedding photos and grandchildren photos all over the place. It takes away from them actually looking at the house and fixates them on you.... 6. Clutter. This for me is the number one thing a seller can do. De clutter a house. Remove and put in the garage or in storage anything that you do not absolutely need. The less the better. You want the home to look open, airy and large. You do not want the buyers to be walking around thinking rooms are small because there is so many items out. De cluttering is one of the biggest things a seller can do that costs them no money (unless you need a storage facility). 7. Making your home inaccessible. Yes, i know it is not always easy to have your home available to be shown because of work, kids and pets. However; limiting the time it can be shown will definitely hinder your prospect of getting it sold. if it is not available when the buyer wants to see it then you have lost that buyer....Most of the buyers I have worked with said okay let's move on to the next home and they have discarded that home from the list because of showing restrictions. Doing these things will not guarantee your home will sell...however; it will help enhance the prospect of it being sold. There is still a lot of homes to choose from out there and you need any edge you can get to help your home sell...following these seven easy steps can help in getting your home sold more quickly. Dave dicecco Realtor/Broker www.davedicecco.com