Outer Banks Real Estate Blog Posts

untitled_design_52.png Getting an offer on your home in an active market seems quite easy, and in most cases it is. What do you need an agent for then? Well, finding the buyer is just the first of dozens of steps in getting your home sold...

The real estate market is adapting quite well to the current restrictions and the Stay at Home order that is in place for North Carolina. We are fortunate that we are well acquainted with procedures to accommodate out of town buyers and sellers. With a...

It’s no secret the real estate market on the Outer Banks is shifting. Even as we move into a seller’s market, keep in mind a majority of our home sales are secondary homes. This means more than 50% of our home buyers will spend up...

Being a Listing Specialist requires a certain level of understanding of the local market statistics. Taking an in-depth look at the trends causing homes to sell is critical to knowing the big picture. In the chart presented below, we’ve broken down the relationship between the...

This month I want to take some time out to explore from a linear perspective, why the Outer Banks market is still experiencing some challenges. Below you’ll find a snapshot review from 2005 in three-year increments to show how things have transitioned during this particular...

Has your house been on the market for a while? If you’ve got a house that’s been on the market for an extended period of time, regardless of the reason, there may be a few things you should double-check to avoid any issues when you...

In working with Sellers today it’s very important to give them options and go through the various choices they have. After many listing presentations and conversations with other agents about their presentations, here are a few questions that every seller should seriously consider. Find An...

Currently, there are 2,421 (all) active properties for sale in our MLS area. 1,502 – Residential 852 – Land 67 – Commercial There are 415 properties in under contract status. This statistic represents 15.4% of all active and under contract properties. Overall inventory is up...

For what could be a million reasons, buyers don’t see the value of your home at or near your asking price. The reasons range from condition to location to size of the home to the curb appeal or lack of updates, etc. Whatever the reason,...

1. PRE-QUALIFICATION Before you do anything, talk to a lender and obtain a pre-qualification. It’s quick and painless and you will know exactly what you can afford. Pre-qualification allows you to negotiate from a possession of strength and confidence. Knowing how much you can spend...