CENTURY 21 Top Sale Realty

Featured Listing: 124 Country Club Drive
Waterfront Home in Edenton

June 6, 2008 8:21 am

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MLS 46595
3 bedrooms, 2 baths
Enjoy glorious sunsets, sparkling waters & cool breezes off the Albemarle Sound. This immaculate 3 bedroom home features a formal living room with fireplace and a formal dining room. The home has many special features including oak floors and a sun room and deck overlooking the bulkheaded water. The living room & ground-floor master bedroom feature built-in book shelves, nice trim and cedar lined closets. For more information, please view the virtual tour or call our office at (800) 562-2954.

Please don’t hesitate to call CENTURY 21 Top Sale Realty
for all of your real estate needs.
You can reach us at (800) 362-2954 or visit www.topsalerealty.com.

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CENTURY 21® Life @ Home
Staging Your Home To Sell

May 30, 2008 3:09 pm

In Hollywood they are called stylists. They are fashion professionals who help celebrities shine by outfitting them in the right clothes and accessories. In the world of home buying and selling, real estate professionals fill the same role, but in this case the “star” is your home. Here are five things you can do to stage your home for sale.

Staging is an important part of the home sale process. Staging is presenting your home in its best and most appealing light to the majority of buyers. In the end, it may even lead to less time on the market and a better sales price.

1. De-clutter and de-personalize: Remove all clutter and reduce the number of personal pictures and mementos. You do not have to purge everything, but packing away items at a friend’s house or in storage might be a good idea.

2. Go for an updated look: If you have well-worn, wall-to-wall carpet, rip it up and replace it. If your kitchen cabinets are dated, spruce them up with new paint. Making your home look its best may take some money and some elbow grease.

3. Create a warm and cozy environment: You want your home to have a welcoming feel. Rearrange seating to create conversation areas. You want buyers to want to stay and relax.

4. Lighten up: Use table lamps to create a warm glow and mirrors to reflect the light around the room. Open up blinds and shades to let the sunshine in. A fresh coat of paint in an inviting, neutral tone will play up the sense of light and warmth.

5. Use accessories: Accent pillows, throw blankets, fresh cut flowers, bowls of polished fruit and artfully arranged books, can help you complete the sophisticated and inviting scene. Remember, you want buyers to imagine themselves living in this setting.

Your real estate professional is your greatest resource when it comes to preparing your home for sale. Work with them to create the home of your buyer’s dreams.

Please don’t hesitate to call CENTURY 21 Top Sale Realty
for all of your real estate needs.
You can reach us at (800) 362-2954 or visit www.topsalerealty.com.

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CENTURY 21® Life @ Home
Ready for the Real Estate Market

March 21, 2008 10:51 am

Whether you are buying your first home or your fourth, there are five basic things you need to know before you venture into the marketplace.

Know your budget – A thorough financial analysis is crucial. It will determine many of the parameters for your property search. It will help you make the most of your money while preventing you from considering homes that are beyond your capabilities. Nothing is worse than seeing a home you love and then realizing it is not financially feasible.

Know what you want - Only the most fortunate buyers find properties with every item on their wish list. Instead of searching for the perfect home, prioritize your wants and needs. Things to consider include location, tax rate, school system, square footage, property size and amenities. If you know what you want, you will be ready to recognize “the one” when you see it.

Know the steps- Increase your comfort level by learning as much as you can about the transaction process. Find out about the components of the offer. Research the different types of inspections needed. The better you understand the process, the less anxiety you will feel during the transaction.

Know the marketplace – Knowing the market conditions will help you set the right expectations. For instance, if it is a seller’s market you may have to make an offer without certain contingencies. If it is a buyer’s market, you may be able to offer considerably less than the asking price. You should also make a point to follow interest rates and learn about different mortgage products.

Know who can help - Find real estate professionals who can help you with your transaction. This includes a buyer’s real estate agent, a real estate attorney, mortgage professional and inspectors, to name a few. Contact your CENTURY 21® real estate professional to learn how he or she can help.

Please don’t hesitate to call CENTURY 21 Top Sale Realty
for all of your real estate needs.
You can reach us at (800) 362-2954 or visit www.topsalerealty.com.

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Featured Listing: 181 Evergreen Drive
Brick Home on Deepwater Canal

March 14, 2008 11:54 am

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MLS 46595
3 bedrooms, 2 baths
This great property features a brick home built in 2002 with plenty of decks, a bulkheaded lot and a boathouse on a deepwater canal accessing the Yeopim River.
For more information, please view the virtual tour or call our office at (800) 562-2954.

Please don’t hesitate to call CENTURY 21 Top Sale Realty
for all of your real estate needs.
You can reach us at (800) 362-2954 or visit www.topsalerealty.com.

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