Claude Cross - Charlotte Homes For Sale

Selling or buying a house requires, at times, a pretty thick skin, and most importantly An Experienced Agent.

Why?... Because Sometimes the unexpected happens. And when the unexpected happens, who do you turn to? ....Why you, if you are going it alone.

Wait a minute! Unexpected? Just what unexpected things can happen? Buying or selling a home without an agent is so simple. Anyone can do it...(or can they?)

So after careful consideration, here is my first installment of:

Just Ask Claude

1. "Dear Claude, having listed our house ourselves without an agent, we required a Pre-Qualification letter from the buyers, just like we read on www.skip-the-agent.com. This was the thing , we were told, that made the deal safe. We took the house off the market for 6 weeks and now the deal crashed because they could not get financing. What did we do wrong?

Dear Mr. FSBO Seller,

You believed a piece of paper that was from an internet loan company named www.wequalifyanybody.com. Further examination of the worthiness of the buyer, would have been a better choice. Sorry the potential buyers had a credit score of 482 and had 2 General liens against them. An experienced agent would have helped.

2. "Dear Claude, we didn't use an agent as prescribed by www.skip-the-agent.com. The seller said the house was well maintained. The houset looked good to me and the seller seemed honest and sincere. Why should I give $500 for inspections like my old agent prescribed? I know this is some form of racket to pump money into the pockets of inspectors."

Dear Mrs Doubtfire,

If you are healthy, you don't need health insurance. Obviously you know more than you can see. You can pay out-of-pocket and rub your crystal ball, or get a qualified second opinion. Oh the burden of your x-ray vision.

3. "Dear Claude, I found my house on my own without the aid of an agent. The owner said agents cost you money because they charge a monster commission. He said, "I'll take what would have been paid in commissions off the sales price. I win and you win." This sounds fantastic to me. I could save a bunch of money. Why do people even use agents?

Dear Fishhook,

I read this too on www.screwtheagent.com. Looks like you swallowed the bait. Most fish do not survive this. Obviously you swallowed a zestimate from zillow. The reflux action on this is quite painful. Most agents provide and save you much more than what they earn in commission. Sure hope the house appraises.

4. "Dear Claude, I watch a lot of TV and I know if I put my home on the Internet it will sell instantly. My question is: What Internet do I use to put my house for sale? I know there are a lot of them. I just want the best one without having to pay a real estate agent.

Dear Well Informed,

As you watch a lot of TV, it seems like you are on the cutting edge...If you had an agent, you would find such pesky information that would clarify Internet marketing and it's precise integration into a marketing plan. That being said, People like you may be unaware of the sheer speed of the Internet. I recommend seat belts at all times. Additionally, I think a crash helmet will ultimately save you.

My Question: Do you have All YOUR Feathers Numbered for just such emergencies? If not, Just Ask Claude.

You don't even have to ask, Check out our Web Site for all your Charlotte real Estate Needs. Questions have answers there

25 years of Fast Cars, Fast Everything.

Here's the deal. Charlotte is the Hub for NASCAR.

We have people from all around the country making the yearly All Star Race a Fun Filled, ratchet spinning, fandango.

Unlike other All Star events, This one is winner take all. Bump and grind, dodge and dash, It's peddle to the metal at breakneck speeds. These guys throw caution to the wind for only the glory of winning 1 race. There are no points for second place. The big dog gets the groceries, everybody else goes hungry.

So why do we live here?

Well, we have our share of Bankers, and eloquent arts aficionados, scientific geniuses, and every segment to be proud under the universe. The weather is glorious and the people are the best. But we have what nobody else has: The NASCAR All Star Race.

If you have never seen a race up front and personal, It's breath taking.

You can feel the percussion of every lap to your core. This is exciting.

While you are thinking about it, when was the last time you were in a car rocketing at 190 mph. For me, NEVER.

So when "the big one happens", look out !

We have 3 races each year. The All Star Race, The Coca Cola 600, and the October Bank of America Race/all the products they provide (or something like that).

Anyway I digress.

Hit the Lowes Motor Speedway with the expectation to be entertained. You will not be disappointed.

It's the Best race of the year.

I'm going, Are you?

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She graduated today from the University of North Carolina Charlotte.

The girl who cried from skinned knees, bicycles teetering, pestering boys, and other tears for fears.. has grown-up into a full fledged woman.

My girl didn't need my help down the isle to accept her degree.

She earned it with solid steadfast work for the last 4 years.

Time is catching up with me, but the grin is permanent.

So I share with you a personal and a family highlight.

I re-learned a lesson again. Anything worth having is worth staying the course.

For those who don't quit and stay the course, while following through with all the details, there is a reward.

I take no credit in her success, I take pause to note the spirit of her effort.

There are just times that you savor lingeringly. Today was one.

Showing family fun, and showing homes tomorrow. Life goes on, but today with a big grin. Gotta go.. my wife is pinching me :)

Come to Charlotte and watch your dreams grow. Stop by our Web Site for your starting point.

Watching PGA golf in Charlotte, I realize the importance of a good caddy

When you watch Steve Woods counsel Tiger Woods on club selection or reading a putt on fast greens, you see a a business relationship at work. Tiger's caddy advises on the subtleties, the exact yardage, and what club to use when he makes his move.

Ultimately, Tiger makes the decision just like you. He makes the shot and recieves the rewards. But not without his trusted caddy.... Never.

If you ask any pro why they have a caddy, they'll tell you only the foolish go it alone.

The caddy's job is to measure and know the course , adding notes to any possible hazard. He has to have exacting insight from every angle. If he doesn't know his job...no golf pro would use him.

So when it comes to going it alone on buying or selling a real estate....without a good agent, many will find themselves in the rough or in a hazard.

Finding a good real estate agent is not a guessing game. Good agents have a reputation just like good caddies. Sometimes it's word of mouth. Other times it's just a little research into the local real estate market. Either way, you should find a good agent and you will begin your round on solid footing.

When the stakes are so high, it only makes sense to use an agent in your most significant purchase or sale.

Ask any golf pro if they are playing to win or just playing?

They are all playing to win. How many rely on a good caddy ?..... all of them.

When solid advise is important in your sale or purchase, start at our Web Site. Your caddy for all your Charlotte Real Estate Needs

So when your hair is on fire in turn three as your knees buckle as your hear the Tiger roars, you think it can't get any better than this. Just then Steve Smith races down the sidelines spiking another touchdown.

Hoops with MJ at the helm electrify the crowd at The new arena downtown

Welcome to Charlotte.

And if you are a hockey fan the Hurricanes are a short drive away. The Stanley Cup has a home here.

We have the most in touch sports minded venues you can find.

All seasons covered.

Baseball is here too. We have a AAA Whitesox team that's a ball to watch at a bargain fee.

So if you love professional sporting events Charlotte has your ticket.

3500lb rockets driven by the best, screeching and spinning at breakneck speeds will get you pumped...even if you have no pulse. You gotta see this live

Tiger and Phil putting at Quail Hollow, fun stuff.

Julius, Steve, and Jake pushing the Super Bowl into reality

MJ leads the Bobcats shooting nothing but net.

Then there is world class whitewater rafting a the National White Water Center here in Charlotte.

We don't have cricket. Sorry.

With all these venues, Your sport of choice is covered.

Welcome Sports Fans, we have it going on right here in Charlotte.

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