303 Quail Ridge Road FOR SALE! 3bed/2ba in Jacksonville, NC

Check out this home for sale in Jacksonville, NC!  Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, minutes from Camp Lejeune!

303 Quail Ridge Road, Jacksonville, NC 28540 has been renovated and is MOVE IN READY!    You'll love the NEW carpet, NEW kitchen, NEW paint, and tons of other features in this super cute home.

Call Amanda for a personal viewing!  Priced to sell and ready for it's new family!

Amanda Parmer, Keller Williams Realty  910.545.0450

Homes for sale in Jacksonville, NC

How Do I Sell My Home?

If you're thinking of selling your home, whether with a REALTOR®, or for sale by owner, you'll need this valuable information to understand the mechanics of how it all works!  Real estate is a market, like any other commodity, however, each location has it's own nuances and specifics, depending on location.

For instance, sellers in the Jacksonville, North Carolina area understand that it is primarily driven by buyers using the VA loan.  There are certain contingencies and conditions that are presented with using this particular loan program.  Knowing who you will most likely be selling to allows you to market it properly and understand how the rest of the experience will go.
So first, do your homework and clean up after yourself!  
Get your home in "show room" status.  Selling a home right now is a beauty contest and a price war!  Be proactive and get it looking good for those buyers you've all ready identified!
Next, Stage That House!
This simply means, get it clean, declutter and consider moving the furniture!  You live in your home differently than how you sell your house!  You don't have to hire a professional stager- you can simply move your furniture and possibly declutter to make it feel more inviting and brighter.  Ask your listing agent for help with this, and don't be offended if they give their honest opinion and advice!
Listing and Marketing
Figure how much your home is worth by checking comparable homes in the immediate area that have sold recently.  Comparable equals same age range, size range and features!  Immediate area is as close as possible!  Be reasonable and don't factor in personal details.  Overpricing your home is never a good idea.  Overpricing your home by as much as 10% will shut out over 50% of potential buyers!  
Consider if you're going to want internet advertising and/or print advertising.  Consider professional photography!  There is a world of difference between a good photo and a good photo that sells a home!  How about an open house?  There is a right way to do it and a wrong way!  Be sure to study up on the art of an open house.
Selling Your House
This can be tricky if you choose for sale by owner.  Much easier, usually, with a professional REALTOR®.  You'll need a place for the key, and you need to be gone for showings!  No one would feel comfortable viewing a home if the owner were lurking over their shoulder during the viewing or talking incessantly about the improvements they've made.  Leave!  It's the best way to show your house!  Consider each offer carefully.  Never reject an offer- if someone took the time to make an offer, take the time to counter it.  Most people want to get the best deal possible, so be reasonable, even if the offer isn't.
A Proper Closing
Typically, a buyer will want to do a home inspection, appraisal, septic inspection and perhaps a survey.  In the Jacksonville, NC area, the seller typically gets a pest inspection prior to closing.  Make time allowances for these instances and plan to be away from the home.  If you're using a REALTOR®, they will be organizing closing with the closing attorney, title company, lender and other agent.  If you go it alone, make sure you know who the experts are in your area for all of these. Once all of these items are completed and everything is negotiated, it's time for settlement with the closing attorney.  
This very basic overview of the home selling process is meant to answer questions, however, things always come during the process.  And if you need assistance, you can always hire a REALTOR® or a real estate attorney to help you with the experience!
It isn't hard to find tips on how to sell a home in today's market.  The difficult part is keeping it all in line!  If you could skip the hassle and sell your home today, would you?  Call Amanda to find out how!  910.545.0450

108 Farmgate Drive, Richlands, NC FOR SALE!

Perfectly situated on almost a half acre, this three bedroom two bath home is almost new! The vaulted ceilings in the living room make the room feel even bigger than it all ready is and the built in entertainment area is ready for your flat screen! 

The master bedroom boasts gorgeous tray ceilings, ceiling fan, lots of closet space. The master bath is a gem! Enjoy the dual vanity sink, large garden tub and separate shower! The other two bedrooms are generous in size and both feature ceiling fans, carpet and blinds all ready installed.

The eat in kitchen features a bar, tile backsplash and newer stainless steel appliances. Enjoy the private view from your dining room into the large backyard! Entertaining will be a breeze with the two-tier deck and firepit all ready in place! 














108  Farmgate Drive was built in 2010 and has been meticulously maintained and updated with blinds throughout, security lighting outside, alarm system installed, tile backsplash in the kitchen and updated fixtures. Not to mention the great back deck for entertainment! Conveniently located in the Meadowview Elementary and Richlands school districts, this home is only a few minutes from area shopping, Camp Lejeune MCB and New River AirStation. 

Call Amanda for your personal viewing or for more information on homes in Jacksonville, North Carolina!  910.545.0450

You've moved into your new house! Now what??

You've gone through the painstaking part of home shopping, closing, moving and unpacking.  Now what?  Time to decorate?  It's been my experience that home buyers, and home owners in general, love DIY projects, pinterest projects, and decorating!  Until they start doing it!
Decorating a new home can be an overwhelming undertaking, so here are five basic rules of decorating that won't break the bank or make you pull your hair out!
1.  Ask, "Where should I begin?"
That can be the tricky part!  But you must begin somewhere.  Choose a bathroom, or the dining room, or your bedroom.  But the trick is to begin.  And only do one space at a time, then move on!  It's best to concentrate all your efforts in one area and complete it.  The finished product will give you clarity and motivation to keep going!
2.  Decide what colors to use.
If you have furniture all ready, try to incorporate that into planning your color scheme, instead of choosing a wall color and planning everything else around it.  You'll save some money if you use what you have to begin with.  And make sure the colors flow, from room to room.  
3.  Find your style!
Everyone has their own style, the most common being traditional or contemporary.  Choose your style and what best fits you, and go with it!
4.  Shop wisely.
Beauty does not mean expensive!  Check for online sales, holiday sales, clearance outlets and discount stores.  You can mix and match and give your home your own touches, without breaking the bank!
5.  Ask for advice.
This can be kind of tricky.  Remember when you're asking for advice, you're asking for someone else's opinion and they don't necessarily have to agree with you or share your same tastes in decorating.  Also keep in mind, that furniture stores often hire interior decorators who may or may not give in home consultations!
Have fun with it!  Don't let it overwhelm you!

Call Amanda for all your real estate needs!  910.545.0450

Have you heard about the Riverwalk Palooza??

The Riverwalk Festival is Jacksonville, NC's most successful annual festival- this is the 11th year!  The New River Palooza is a celebration of the scenic New River.  Both festivals- one location- one weekend!  That's a recipe for success!  It's a weekend of music, activities and family fun, and the best part is, that it's all FREE!

This is held in downtown Jacksonville, near the river on Friday, September 20th and Saturday, September 21st!

Homebuyer tip of the day! Ask your buyers agent for CMA!

Here's a helpful tip for homebuyers!  Ask your buyer's agent for a "CMA!!"  This will help you determine whether or not you're getting a good deal!

Call Amanda Parmer for all of your real estate needs!  910.545.0450

Market Stats for Jacksonville Real Estate

Here is a market snapshot with Onslow County sales info comparing January – August of 2013 with January – August 2012 stats.  Also included is a month over month comparison showing just August 2013 to August 2012 differences.  Here's the surprising news for the Jacksonville, NC area- for the first time since September 2010, resale home sales have exceeded new construction sales!  

Residential Unit Sales Stats And Ranking By Office

Statistics from Jacksonville Board of REALTORS®  MLS (Onslow County Areas 1-7)

January - August 2013          

 

Total Number of Residential Sales “Sold” YTD 8/31/2013 = 1947 (2022 in 2012)

Decrease of 75 or Down 4%  

Total Number of Active Residential Listings = 2457

Total Number of SF and NC 1,2,3 “Sold” YTD 8/31/2013 = 1665 (1806 in 2012)

Decrease of 141 or Down 8%

Total Number of Active SF, NC 1,2,3 = 2022

Total Number of NC 1,2,3 “Sold” YTD 8/31/2013 = 901 (1120 in 2012)

Decrease of 219 or Down 20%

Total Number of Active NC Residential Listings = 739

Total Number of SF 1,2,3 “Sold” YTD 8/31/2013 (NOT INCLUDING REO SALES)= 533 (599 in 2012)

Decrease of 66 or Down 11%

Total Number of Active Re-Sale Residential Listings = 1171

Total Number of  REO SF 1,2,3 “Sold” YTD 8/31/2013 = 231 (87 in 2012)

Increase of 144 or Up 166%

Total Number of Active REO Re-Sale Residential Listings = 113

Month over Month Comparison August 2012 - August 2013          

 

Total Number of Residential Sales “Sold” Aug 2013 – Aug 2012 = 240 (306 in 2012)

Decrease of 66 or Down 22%  

Total Number of Active Residential Listings = 2457

 

Total Number of SF and NC 1,2,3 “Sold” Aug 2013 – Aug 2012 = 204 (278 in 2012)

Decrease of 74 or Down 27%

Total Number of Active SF, NC 1,2,3 = 2022

 

Total Number of NC 1,2,3 “Sold” Aug 2013 – Aug 2012 = 86 (158 in 2012)

Decrease of 72 or Down 46%

Total Number of Active NC Residential Listings = 739

 

Total Number of SF 1,2,3 “Sold” Aug 2013 – Aug 2012 (NOT INCLUDING REO SALES)= 89 (108 in 2012)

Decrease of 19 or Down 18%

Total Number of Active Re-Sale Residential Listings = 1171

 

Total Number of  REO SF 1,2,3 “Sold” Aug 2013 – Aug 2012 = 29 (12 in 2012)

Increase of 17 or Up 142%

Total Number of Active REO Re-Sale Residential Listings = 113

It's not all doom and gloom!  Yes, slowed down, but they haven't stopped!  And it appears right now is a great time to think about investing in foreclosure properties.  

Contact Amanda for all your real estate needs!  910.545.0450