Nogui Aramburo - Bilingual Durham

Buyers, Realtors or anyone thinking about purchasing a home in 2009, we cordially invite you to an Open House at Orchard Lake subdivision this Sunday from 2-4PM!

Come and view 5 fantastic homes, have some ice cream and refreshments! Enter a drawing at each home! The Mortgage Bus will also be there to answer any questions regarding financing and the first time home buyer $8,000 Tax Credit from Uncle Sam! Take advantage of this excellent time to buy a home!

I-40 to North on Fayetteville Road. Left on MLK Parkway, right on Cook,
Right onto Orchard Oriole Lane!

1. The most activity will come in the first 3-4 weeks. This is a crucial time and it would be ideal to get an offer during this time period. Assuming the property is priced right with great curb appeal, the best offers will come in this time period.

2. First impressions count! Get rid off the pet odors, and keep the house tidy and neat at all times. The worst thing you want is to have your house known as, "Oh, you mean the 'cat' house?"

3. De clutter, depersonalize and demystify. Remove all unnecessary clutter from the home. Getting rid of this stuff will make it easier when you do move. Start packing the items you are going to keep and store them away. Buyers want to envision themselves in your home, having dinner or gathering in the family room. The less of your personal belongings on display the better it will be for them to imagine themselves living there.

4. Touching up. This involves touching up and painting those areas where the pictures and artwork came down. If you have strong decorating tastes, this might be a good time to paint your walls a neutral color.

5. Curb appeal. If you've been putting off painting the exterior, now will be a good time to do it. Remember, its all about how the buyers perceive the property. Make sure the lawn looks nice, free of toys, equipment etc. Trim the shrubs, maybe plant some flowers.

6. Pricing. This is a tough one for sellers. Market value will determine how much your home will sell for. Pricing it too high will mean a longer time on the market and too low and you'll lose money. In the first weeks, if your house is priced too high, you'll get buyers looking in that higher range and your home won't compare to others in the higher price range. At the same time, you just eliminated the 'true buyers who didn't see your home because it was priced out of their range.

7. Repairs. Get 'em done. When an offer does comes in, these items will have to be addressed. Why not do them now? Service the HVAC and fix broken seals on windows. Have the carpets professionally cleaned or replaced if too worn.

8. Documents. Try to locate the title policy and any previous appraisals, surveys, or plats. Your Realtor can add the survey to your marketing materials to give the buyer an idea of the lot lines on your property.

9. Invoices. Assemble records of any repairs, upgrades with invoices. This adds value and shows a potential buyer what maintenance and care you've shown to your home.

10. Be prepared to not be at home when the showings take place. This will give the buyer a chance to express themselves freely and to wander the home thinking of the possibilities.

The home priced right and with great curb appeal will always give you the edge over the ones not maintained- even if they are priced lower.

Call or email me for a complimentary Comparable Market Analysis on your home.

Nogui Aramburo
Cell: 919.771.3609
nogui@amypomerantz.com
Twitter: Nogui

Below is are the some important facts regarding the tax credit. This credit is only available this year, so take advantage!

Great reasons for taking advantage of the credit.

1. It'll help your pockets. Who can't use a cool 8K these days?

2. It'll help the economy. Each home sold generates 60K in economic activity

3. It'll help you stop paying someone else's mortgage and start to create a future for you and your family.

4. It'll help you achieve The Great American Dream

Credit can be claimed on 2008 Tax Return by filing by April 15th, by amending your 2008 Tax Return, or your 2009 Tax Return. Please consult your tax advisor.

FEATURES:
10% of home purchase up to 8K maximum

All principal residences eligible

Refundable- meaning after eliminating your tax liability the rest is refunded to you!

Income Limits: Under 75K or 150K for joint filers

Eligibility: 1st time home buyers or those who haven't owned in the last 3 years

Repayment: No repayment if the home owner stays in the home for 3 years

Nogui Aramburo
Realtor at Coldwell Banker, HPW South Durham
919.771.3609
nogui@amypomerantz.com
Follow me on Twitter: Nogui

Perfect location close to Nana's and Foster's. Strategically located between Central and South Durham in a great neighborhood! Wonderful 4 bedroom and 2.5 bath home in great condition! Formal dining room with chair rail and crown molding and formal living room. Eat-in kitchen with island opens to family room with gas log fireplace. Great master bedroom with cathedral ceiling. Large brick patio in the rear perfect for entertaining!

Great Location!!!

Eat in Kitchen and Seperate Dining Room

Great Patio for Entertaining!

For information on this or any other listings in the Bull City, call or email!

MLS# 1644703
$212,900

Nogui Aramburo
The Amy Pomerantz Group
nogui@amypomerantz.com
919.771.3609
1644703 1644703

Eat-in Kitchen, Separate Dining Room

Eat-in Kitchen, Separate Dining Roo

This is not your typical subdivsion. Big wooded lots are everywhere.

The house exterior is a pea green, which matches the wooded lot. The wraparound porch is spacious and allows for a swing bench. Very solid wood. Inside the colors are neutral with a formal dining room with tray ceiling. The kitchen, living room and breakfast nook are connected in an open floor plan style with a gas log fire place. The kitchen has beautiful 42 inch cabinets, recessed lighting and solid surface countertops. Since the kitchen is an open area, the countertop facing the living room that can be used as a bar type sitting area. The living room has a cathedral ceiling. All of the lighting fixtures are brushed nickel.

The first floor master has vaulted ceilings and connects to the screen porch via sliding glass doors. Sunday morning reading the papers while drinking your favorite cup of joe doesn't get better than this! The master bath has beautiful tile, a separate shower, separate vanities, and a whirlpool hot tub!

Moving outside, we're greeted with a screened porch that is part of the rear deck. Great for barbecues or just hanging out on a fall or spring afternoon. Off the deck, there is a stone patio with a unique pattern. Even though the lot is sizable, it is also low maintenance. The fenced back yard and tall shady trees exudes a serenity that is typical for this area of Hillsborough.

Upstairs, the 3 bedrooms are of decent size, one of which has french doors and one that would be perfect for a guest bedroom or an office. There is also a large walk in linen closet in the hallway.

There is full bathroom upstairs and a half bath downstairs to the right of the front door. Immediately to the right of the half bath is the entrance to the 2 car garage. The laundry room is also downstairs.

All in all, this great home in Hillsborough. If you would like more information on this home or any others in the Hillsborough area please contact me.

Nogui Aramburo
919.771.3609
nogui@amypomerantz.com