If you want to sell you home anywhere in Blount County, Alabama I can help you!!! There are a few things I need to tell you!!! First, your home must be priced right. I listed a home on Friday, May 1, 2009 and it went under contract on Monday, May 4, 2009. Because it was priced to SELL!!! It was only a 3 bedroom and 1 1/2 bath but because it was priced right we had a lot of showings over the weekend and got a offer Monday morning. It was almost full price (only $3000 less than full price) but the owners put some incentives in with the listing. So the reason I am telling you this is that if you really want to sell your home it has to be priced right. Clean out some of the clutter in your home including the closets. Take down personal pictures. You want the prospective buyers to be able to imagine them self in the home. So just remember that if your home is priced right, and you have taken out some of your personal things so the buyer can imagine them self in the home you will be able to sell in 30 days or less. If you need any help in real estate please feel free to call me!!! I can help you!!!
Christie Addaway
Weichert,Realtors/Access Realty
(205)296-1580
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Are you a first time homeowner or looking to buy a new home?
If you are a first time homeowner or looking to buy a new home this is the best time with low interest rate and great prices. There are a lot of great deals all over Blount County. Only 30 minutes from the city, low property taxes and wonderful fresh air. Just come and see all the great homes at great prices in beautiful Blount County. Even if you already own a home in Blount County and need to sell to buy your dream home. Call me!!! I would love to help you with all of your real estate needs.
Christie Addaway
Weichert,Realtors/Access Realty
(205)296-1580
Christie Addaway
Weichert,Realtors/Access Realty
(205)296-1580
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Smoke Rise
Today I helped a wonderful family close on a home in Smoke Rise. Smoke Rise is a wonderful neighborhood in Warrior which is in Blount County, Alabama. They were first time homeowners and will receive the $8000.00 tax credit. Also their county taxes on their new home is under $300.00 a year. If you are looking to moving to Blount County, Alabama I would love to help you. There are a lot of reasons to move anywhere in Blount County. There are lots of beautiful mountains, river and covered bridges. Great small little towns to live in and only 30 minutes away from the city. Give me a call and I can help you!!!!
Christie Addaway
Weichert,Realtors/Access Realty
(205)296-1580
Christie Addaway
Weichert,Realtors/Access Realty
(205)296-1580
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Propery Taxes in Blount County
If you are wanting low property taxes then Blount County is for you. Blount County is one of the lowest counties in property taxes. So if you are looking to move from Jefferson County and get away from rising property taxes look for a home in Blount County. There are many great homes for sale in Blount County, no one in Blount County has complained about there property taxes going up 42% in one year like in Jefferson County. Come check out some of the towns in Blount County that are not too far from the big city such as, Warrior, Hayden, Pinson, Remlap and Locust Fort. I can help you find a home in Blount County that want break your check book!!! Call me!!!!
Christie Addaway
Weichert,Realtors/Access Realty
(205)296-1580
Christie Addaway
Weichert,Realtors/Access Realty
(205)296-1580
Monday, April 27, 2009
Looking for a good deal on a Home in Blount County?
If you are a first time home buyer or have not owned a home in the last 3 years, now is the best time to buy. You ask why? If you buy a home by December 2009 you will receive a $8000.00 tax credit. That is like cash in your pocket. There are a lot of good deal out there. If you are looking to buy in Oneonta, Locust Fort, Cleveland, Warrior, Hayden, Blountville, Blount Springs, Pinson, Remlap, Snead, and Susan Moore I can help you!!! Just give me a call!!!
Christie Addaway
Weichert,Realtors/Access Realty
(205)296-1580
Christie Addaway
Weichert,Realtors/Access Realty
(205)296-1580
Saturday, April 25, 2009
How to Prepare your Home to Sell in 30 days!!!
Prepping and staging a house. Every seller wants her home to sell fast and bring top dollar. Does that sound good to you? Well, it's not luck that makes that happen. It's careful planning and knowing how to professionally spruce up your home that will send home buyers scurrying for their checkbooks. Here is how to prep a house and turn it into an irresistible and marketable home.
Difficulty: Average
Time Required: Seven to 10 Days
Here's How:
Disassociate Yourself With Your Home.
Say to yourself, "This is not my home; it is a house -- a product to be sold much like a box of cereal on the grocery store shelf.
Make the mental decision to "let go" of your emotions and focus on the fact that soon this house will no longer be yours.
Picture yourself handing over the keys and envelopes containing appliance warranties to the new owners!
Say goodbye to every room.
Don't look backwards -- look toward the future.
De-Personalize.
Pack up those personal photographs and family heirlooms. Buyers can't see past personal artifacts, and you don't want them to be distracted. You want buyers to imagine their own photos on the walls, and they can't do that if yours are there! You don't want to make any buyer ask, "I wonder what kind of people live in this home?" You want buyers to say, "I can see myself living here."
De-Clutter!
People collect an amazing quantity of junk. Consider this: if you haven't used it in over a year, you probably don't need it.
If you don't need it, why not donate it or throw it away?
Remove all books from bookcases.
Pack up those knickknacks.
Clean off everything on kitchen counters.
Put essential items used daily in a small box that can be stored in a closet when not in use.
Think of this process as a head-start on the packing you will eventually need to do anyway.
Rearrange Bedroom Closets and Kitchen Cabinets.
Buyers love to snoop and will open closet and cabinet doors. Think of the message it sends if items fall out! Now imagine what a buyer believes about you if she sees everything organized. It says you probably take good care of the rest of the house as well. This means:
Alphabetize spice jars.
Neatly stack dishes.
Turn coffee cup handles facing the same way.
Hang shirts together, buttoned and facing the same direction.
Line up shoes.
Rent a Storage Unit.
Almost every home shows better with less furniture. Remove pieces of furniture that block or hamper paths and walkways and put them in storage. Since your bookcases are now empty, store them. Remove extra leaves from your dining room table to make the room appear larger. Leave just enough furniture in each room to showcase the room's purpose and plenty of room to move around. You don't want buyers scratching their heads and saying, "What is this room used for?"
Remove/Replace Favorite Items.
If you want to take window coverings, built-in appliances or fixtures with you, remove them now. If the chandelier in the dining room once belonged to your great grandmother, take it down. If a buyer never sees it, she won't want it. Once you tell a buyer she can't have an item, she will covet it, and it could blow your deal. Pack those items and replace them, if necessary.
Make Minor Repairs.
Replace cracked floor or counter tiles.
Patch holes in walls.
Fix leaky faucets.
Fix doors that don't close properly and kitchen drawers that jam.
Consider painting your walls neutral colors, especially if you have grown accustomed to purple or pink walls.
(Don't give buyers any reason to remember your home as "the house with the orange bathroom.")
Replace burned-out light bulbs.
If you've considered replacing a worn bedspread, do so now!
Make the House Sparkle!
Wash windows inside and out.
Rent a pressure washer and spray down sidewalks and exterior.
Clean out cobwebs.
Re-caulk tubs, showers and sinks.
Polish chrome faucets and mirrors.
Clean out the refrigerator.
Vacuum daily.
Wax floors.
Dust furniture, ceiling fan blades and light fixtures.
Bleach dingy grout.
Replace worn rugs.
Hang up fresh towels.
Bathroom towels look great fastened with ribbon and bows.
Clean and air out any musty smelling areas. Odors are a no-no.
Scrutinize.
Go outside and open your front door. Stand there. Do you want to go inside? Does the house welcome you?
Linger in the doorway of every single room and imagine how your house will look to a buyer.
Examine carefully how furniture is arranged and move pieces around until it makes sense.
Make sure window coverings hang level.
Tune in to the room's statement and its emotional pull. Does it have impact and pizzazz?
Does it look like nobody lives in this house? You're almost finished.
Check Curb Appeal.
If a buyer won't get out of her agent's car because she doesn't like the exterior of your home, you'll never get her inside.
Keep the sidewalks cleared.
Mow the lawn.
Paint faded window trim.
Plant yellow flowers or group flower pots together. Yellow evokes a buying emotion. Marigolds are inexpensive.
Trim your bushes.
Make sure visitors can clearly read your house number.
Christie Addaway
Weichert,Realtors/Access Realty
(205)296-1580
Difficulty: Average
Time Required: Seven to 10 Days
Here's How:
Disassociate Yourself With Your Home.
Say to yourself, "This is not my home; it is a house -- a product to be sold much like a box of cereal on the grocery store shelf.
Make the mental decision to "let go" of your emotions and focus on the fact that soon this house will no longer be yours.
Picture yourself handing over the keys and envelopes containing appliance warranties to the new owners!
Say goodbye to every room.
Don't look backwards -- look toward the future.
De-Personalize.
Pack up those personal photographs and family heirlooms. Buyers can't see past personal artifacts, and you don't want them to be distracted. You want buyers to imagine their own photos on the walls, and they can't do that if yours are there! You don't want to make any buyer ask, "I wonder what kind of people live in this home?" You want buyers to say, "I can see myself living here."
De-Clutter!
People collect an amazing quantity of junk. Consider this: if you haven't used it in over a year, you probably don't need it.
If you don't need it, why not donate it or throw it away?
Remove all books from bookcases.
Pack up those knickknacks.
Clean off everything on kitchen counters.
Put essential items used daily in a small box that can be stored in a closet when not in use.
Think of this process as a head-start on the packing you will eventually need to do anyway.
Rearrange Bedroom Closets and Kitchen Cabinets.
Buyers love to snoop and will open closet and cabinet doors. Think of the message it sends if items fall out! Now imagine what a buyer believes about you if she sees everything organized. It says you probably take good care of the rest of the house as well. This means:
Alphabetize spice jars.
Neatly stack dishes.
Turn coffee cup handles facing the same way.
Hang shirts together, buttoned and facing the same direction.
Line up shoes.
Rent a Storage Unit.
Almost every home shows better with less furniture. Remove pieces of furniture that block or hamper paths and walkways and put them in storage. Since your bookcases are now empty, store them. Remove extra leaves from your dining room table to make the room appear larger. Leave just enough furniture in each room to showcase the room's purpose and plenty of room to move around. You don't want buyers scratching their heads and saying, "What is this room used for?"
Remove/Replace Favorite Items.
If you want to take window coverings, built-in appliances or fixtures with you, remove them now. If the chandelier in the dining room once belonged to your great grandmother, take it down. If a buyer never sees it, she won't want it. Once you tell a buyer she can't have an item, she will covet it, and it could blow your deal. Pack those items and replace them, if necessary.
Make Minor Repairs.
Replace cracked floor or counter tiles.
Patch holes in walls.
Fix leaky faucets.
Fix doors that don't close properly and kitchen drawers that jam.
Consider painting your walls neutral colors, especially if you have grown accustomed to purple or pink walls.
(Don't give buyers any reason to remember your home as "the house with the orange bathroom.")
Replace burned-out light bulbs.
If you've considered replacing a worn bedspread, do so now!
Make the House Sparkle!
Wash windows inside and out.
Rent a pressure washer and spray down sidewalks and exterior.
Clean out cobwebs.
Re-caulk tubs, showers and sinks.
Polish chrome faucets and mirrors.
Clean out the refrigerator.
Vacuum daily.
Wax floors.
Dust furniture, ceiling fan blades and light fixtures.
Bleach dingy grout.
Replace worn rugs.
Hang up fresh towels.
Bathroom towels look great fastened with ribbon and bows.
Clean and air out any musty smelling areas. Odors are a no-no.
Scrutinize.
Go outside and open your front door. Stand there. Do you want to go inside? Does the house welcome you?
Linger in the doorway of every single room and imagine how your house will look to a buyer.
Examine carefully how furniture is arranged and move pieces around until it makes sense.
Make sure window coverings hang level.
Tune in to the room's statement and its emotional pull. Does it have impact and pizzazz?
Does it look like nobody lives in this house? You're almost finished.
Check Curb Appeal.
If a buyer won't get out of her agent's car because she doesn't like the exterior of your home, you'll never get her inside.
Keep the sidewalks cleared.
Mow the lawn.
Paint faded window trim.
Plant yellow flowers or group flower pots together. Yellow evokes a buying emotion. Marigolds are inexpensive.
Trim your bushes.
Make sure visitors can clearly read your house number.
Christie Addaway
Weichert,Realtors/Access Realty
(205)296-1580
Blount County Homes Selling at great prices!!!
If you are looking for a home in Hayden, Warrior, Cleveland, Locust Fort, Remlap, Pinson, Blountsville, or any where in Blount County give me a call. There are lots of really good deals in the Blount County housing market. If you need some room to move around and enjoy living outside the city but not too far then Blount County is for you. Blount County is one of the most beautiful Counties in Alabama with all the mountains, valley's and the river. It can be your own little piece of paradise not far from the big city. If you are wanting to buy or sell in Blount County just give me a call and I can help you with all of your real estate needs. I am Christie Addaway with Weichert,Realtors/Access Realty. My number is (205)296-1580. Call me and I can help you with every little detail of selling or buying your next home!!!!
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