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Looking for a Quality Townhome in North Raleigh, NC? This one just went “Under Contract” 4113 Wyrick Court, Raleigh, North Carolina – Only 2 New Townhomes Left!

We just went under contract with this Builder Closet Special -  4113 Wyrick Court, Raleigh, North Carolina

Only 2 Townhomes Left in this popular Raleigh, North Carolina location.

Take a look at the remaining two homes at:    Featured Listings

There you can see lots of pictures or take a virtual tour.

Then give The Poling Team a call to find about the builder incentives can help with your closing costs or help you purchase a washer and dryer.
 

Raleigh Residential Real Estate - Reasons Why Sellers Should Have An Agent-Assisted Home Sale Rather Than Selling By-Owner:  

Reason #2 – “By owner” sellers have NO FINANCIAL SAFETY NET.

Sellers have no financial safety net when selling on their own, while agents carry a million dollars or more on every single transaction that they do.  It is noteworthy that real estate agents are highly trained and know what they are doing, and yet they still carry insurance called “Errors and Omissions” insurance.  Sellers selling “by owner” have no insurance to cover them if a buyer comes back in 3-4-5 years and decides to litigate against the seller.  In agent-assisted home sales, it is an agent’s E&O policy that protects the seller’s assets against unintentional errors and non-fraudulent omissions.   Since this is a business transaction and you never know who you are selling to, why would a seller consider doing a transaction without the protection and security of E&O insurance?  It represents the seller’s future, his retirement, his equity, and his future earnings.
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More Information for Home Sellers can be found on our website: The Poling Team

Raleigh Residential Real Estate – Looking to sell a home in Apex, Cary, Garner, Knightdale, Holly Springs, Raleigh or Wake Forest, NC? Here are some Staging Tips for Success.

Staging your Raleigh, NC area home to sell can be simple and even inexpensive.

First of all it is important to recognize that we all get emotionally attached to our homes and often we overlook things in our own place. It is important to have an objective eye when you tour your home and consider what needs to be done to generate a positive first impression. As the old adage goes, you don’t get a second chance at a good first impression. It really is a good first impression that helps any home to sell faster.

So as you tour your home, think back to the time you purchased your home. As you tour your home looking for things to spruce up, think of yourself as a “buyer” coming to your home for the first time. Begin your tour from the street as you pull up to the drive. This is what is known as “curb appeal.” Often great curb appeal can be achieved without a major renovation or makeover.

Here are a few questions to ask yourself. Is the grass mown? Are the hedges trimmed? Does the mailbox need painted? Are the driveway and walkways clean? Are there children’s toys (pet toys tools) lying around? Most folks who offer advice on staging a home to sell begin by talking about de-cluttering the home. This is very good advice and it should include the exterior of the home as well as the interior.

Contact us for a free bookmark “Tips from Art and Linda” that has more tips on staging your home to sell quickly.

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Raleigh Real Estate - Earnest Why use a REALTOR® for Selling or Buying a Home in Raleigh, North Carolina

When considering buying or selling a home in the Raleigh, NC area of North Carolina, one of the first decisions that you will have to make is whether or not to utilize the services of a REALTOR®. Some folks decide to try to sell their home without representation or FSBO (For Sale by Owner) or they decide to use a limited service licensed broker.

Linda and I believe in the old adage that one gets what they pay for. Did you know that only about half of all those who practice real estate are a REALTOR®? REALTOR’s® agree to follow a very stringent code of ethics? In addition, the price that a seller obtains for his home when listed by a REALTOR® is usually 16% higher than those who don’t.

Also, 9 out of 10 home buyers utilize the services of a real estate agent.

The purchase or sale of a Raleigh, NC home involves one of the largest investment decisions that a person will ever make. Using the service of a REALTOR® will make the experience better. Linda and I are both REALTOR’s® and we commit ourselves to not only these higher standards but a higher level of personalized service as well. Learn more about us at About US or our Pod cast at Poling Team Pod cast.

For more information click the follow the following Link: Why use a REALTOR®

If you would like to learn how you can receive a high level of personalized service, you can learn more About US or see a podcast at Poling Team Podcast. You can also contact us Toll Free at (888) 221-5940 or send me an email at art@poilingteam.com