Dave Sells Charlotte

Well today is December 21, 2012 and thankfully for most of us the Mayan calendar did end but did not bring the end of the world with it...So, as we go into 2013 and decide to sell your house; what do you need to do to ensure it will sell quickly and for top dollar? There is always a few standard ...

Whether it is our first home we are buying or relocating to a new area, or downsizing because our children have left or upsizing because our family is growing there are additional costs related to buying a house indirectly that you should plan for. I always here buyers ask me "how much money will...

The title of this and the topic i know will stir a lot of debate and unrest among fellow Realtors. But this morning i was put in this position unwillingly. Do I give up part of my commission or not let the deal close (potentially at all)? What is a Realtor to do? First, let me say we are independ...

In this housing market it is constantly shifting and changing every day. One thing I have noticed is some buyers are coming in with reasonable offers on a house and others submitting offers substantially below market value for the house. So what is a seller to do if the offer is so low they feel ...

Yesterday i mentioned the reasons I felt that buying a house in a neighborhood that had a Homeowners Association was a good thing. Today I am tackling the other side of the coin. What are the negatives to buying a house in a neighborhood with a Homeowners Association. From my perspective sitting ...

Being a Realtor in the Charlotte, NC. market there are two vast different home searches out there. Ones that are newer in a subdivision that have an HOA and others that are out a little bit in the country or on the older side that do not have a HOA. Which is better for me? There are pros and cons...

  Sellers everyday right now contemplate removing their home off the housing market and putting it back up after the holiday season is over. But is that a wise idea in these economic times? My experience so far has said it is not and in years past has shown that it is not a viable option.   First...

Just about all the time I hear from sellers what features and or rooms are important to buyers when buying a house? The answer is not as cut and dry as all sellers and Real estate agents would like. Each and every buyer is different and unique. Some buyers are looking for certain features in a ki...

Today is Thanksgiving Day. Traditionally a holiday we spend with our families. For most people it signifies the start of the "Holiday Season". For others it marks traditions with families that they look forward to each and every year. For others it is a time to reflect back and be grateful for w...

Looking for something to do on Thanksgiving before eating all Turkey and all the great food that accompanies it? Look no further than the Thanksgiving Day parade in Uptown charlotte, NC. This is a great event for the whole family and one I have not missed in a few years and look forward to the gr...