Liz Snide  

    The Charlotte real estate market remains stronger than other cities featured in the national media on a regular basis. Existing home sales continue to stimulate the real estate market while new home construction is abundant.  It's a great time to buy a new home as there are more than 40,000 homes for sale currently in the Charlotte area so buyers have a wide selection to choose from.

    What does that mean for sellers? It is competitive but homes are selling. How? Two necessities: Make your home memorable and EXPOSURE, EXPOSURE, EXPOSURE. Your listing broker should give you advice on small things you can do to present your home as favorably as possible so it makes a favorable impression on potential buyers. Secondly, your real estate broker should market your home in a variety of ways (multiple internet sites, broker-to-broker, print, etc) to attract the highest number of qualified buyers. 

   Decoding the Area Real Estate Maps...the metropolitan Charlotte area is divided into several 'Areas' to help pinpoint a section of town where a home is located. If you are considering a relocation to the Charlotte area or even if you've lived here most of your life, the Charlotte neighborhood or Area links below may help you find the location and 'flavor' that suits you and your family best for your next home. Once you have an Area(s) in mind or if you want to see all the homes available, click below. You can always contact me if you have any questions.

Uptown Charlotte Northeast Charlotte East Charlotte Urban Neighborhoods South/Southwest Charlotte Northwest/West Charlotte Lake Norman Lake Wylie Pineville Matthews York County Union County Lancaster County Gaston County Cabarrus County

Are you relocating to the Charlotte area? Welcome! Charlotte has become a diverse community with residents from all over the country. Three hours to the east is the Atlantic Ocean.  Two hours to the west are the Blue Ridge Mountains.  There are four distinct seasons, with beautiful spring weather and crisp, picturesque autumns.  Winters are usually mild, with occassional very cold exceptions, with a little snow and ice. Summers get hot, but central air-conditioning is standard everywhere. 

Understanding Agency Relationships

When real estate brokers or agents  work with sellers and buyers, "agency" relationships are established. As you start working with a real estate professional, please ask for a clear explanation of the current agency laws in your state, so that you understand these important issues.

There are three kinds of agency relationships in North Carolina:

Buyer’s Agent:
A "buyer’s agent" represents the buyer during the home buying process. The buyer’s real estate broker (agent) has a fiduciary responsibility to represent the buyer’s best interests including reasonable care, loyalty, disclosure and confidentiality throughout the real estate transaction.

Seller’s Agent:
A "seller’s agent" represents the interests of the seller and has a fiduciary responsibility of reasonable care, loyalty, confidentiality and disclosure to the seller. A seller’s real estate broker (agent) works to assist the seller in locating a buyer and in negotiating a transaction suitable to the seller’s specific needs.

Disclosed Dual Agent:
A "disclosed dual agent" represents the interests of both the seller and the buyer, during the same transaction. A dual agent has responsibilities to both seller and buyer and must act in the best interests of both parties while maintaing reasonable care and confidentiality of sensitive information and disclosing material facts about the property.

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If you are looking for a successful, hard-working real estate broker, contact Liz today.

"A home reflects the things we hold most dear...relationships, memories, treasured possessions. Your new home purchase should be filled with optimism for the next chapter in your life. It is my goal to exceed your expectations in your real estate transaction."

-Liz Snide

Licensed in both North and South Carolina

Member, Charlotte Regional REALTOR Association

Member, North Carolina Association of REALTORS

Member, National Association of REALTORS

ePro Certified Internet Marketing Specialist

Liz Snide
                   704.222.7343      liz.snide@allentate.com

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