Cheyanne Lake

HOW TO SELL MY HOME FAST!!! HOME STAGING. IN TODAY’S COMPETITIVE REAL ESTATE MARKET, IT’S A TERM MOST EVERYONE IN THE HGTV GENERATION IS FAMILIAR WITH AND ONE THAT OFTEN MAKES THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE “ACTIVE” LISTINGS AND THE “SOLD” ONES. As an agent as well as an interior designer, I have the opportunity to see and consult with many homeowners as they prepare to list their homes. The most important question I ask, however silly it may sound is, “do you have your home ready to sell?” Seems simple enough and most homeowners believe they do. As homeowners we are emotionally attached to the items that personalize it for us. Often times it is difficult to look at our home objectively due to the special things we have collected and the changes we have made to our homes over the years. Looking at your home objectively from the eyes of a potential buyer is key and the first step in the staging process of your home. If you are unable do that, the little bit of money it costs to hire a home stager will go a long way in the quick, successful sale of your home.

The first step to staging is making obvious and necessary repairs starting with the approach from the street. “Deferred maintenance” is the first red flag for many buyers, and if they see things from the exterior, they are usually thinking about the possible things that they cannot see that may be waiting or hiding from them inside. Don’t lose your potential buyers at the curb!

Secondly, get rid of the clutter and minimize furnishings whenever possible. Buyers only need an idea of how a particular room functions and make it obvious. They certainly don’t care to look at all of your knickknacks and clutter. If you can’t get rid of it, sell it or donate it, then pack it up and store it for the interim. A clean, clutter free room allows them see the possibilities without being distracted by everything else. Remember, you only have a few minutes to make a great impression and most buyers make up their minds in those first few minutes. If you didn’t lose them at the curb, you want to keep them interested. Make them want more when they walk in the door!

Finally, whatever your taste in décor may be, keep in mind the integrity of the home. Very “taste specific” colors, furnishings, features etc. can turn a buyer away or off even if the “fix” is simple.

These are 3 basic steps to preparing your home for sale by staging. Keeping these simple tips in mind will put you in front of the competition and get you the results you want.

BOEING RELOCATION TO CHARLESTON, SC

Is most certainly on it's way! With the announcement of Boeing opening the new location to build the luxury 787, many residents of Seattle are on their way south!

As the owner of The Lake Home Selling team, I have the unique advantage of having a team of agents in Charleston out of our Isle of Palms office, and will have our office in Tacoma opened April 1st to serve the Greater Puget Sound with the same "unique" service I offer in Charleston. I lived all over the Puget Sound from 1986-1995, and know the area. With our unique service, I will be able to help you find the perfect neighborhood based on the neighborhood you are coming from.

If you are relocating from Bellevue, you will find a comparible standard of living in Mt. Pleasant, Daniel Island or Downtown Charleston. If you are from Ballard, Edmonds, or Lake Forest, you might like the the convenient neighborhoods just across the Ashely River Bridge. For those who now reside in the East Valley, Summerville might be a suitable relocation destination. Just tell us where you are coming from, and we will help you find the perfect home with similar cost, and lifestyle.

The employees and subcontractors of Boeing that will need to sell their homes in Seattle/Tacoma will have access to my $500 Listing Program that will allow them to sell for top dollar and keep more of their equity in their pocket. I have sold hundreds of homes in the last 4 years in the Charleston Area, and am excited to bring our hybrid "Perfect Selling Strategy" to the Puget Sound residents.

So What Will You Get With Your Boeing Relocation Rewards Program?

• Buyers Advantage Program
• $500 Listing Program
• Home Tours of The Charleston Neighborhoods
• Membership Into Our Raving Fan Club
• Access To "All" Homes For Sale, Not Just The Ones On MLS
• Much, Much, More

If you are relocating to Charleston from the Seattle Area, you will not find a company that will make your move easier or offer you the services that I can. Save Thousands when you sell, and get Thousands When You Buy! Welcome Home!

Cheyanne~

Moving To Mount Pleasant SC? Search ALL homes for sale in Mount Pleasant SC at MountPleasantHomes!

The Town of Mount Pleasant, a rapidly growing, affluent, South Carolina coastal community, is part of the 583,434-person Charleston-SC Metropolitan Statistical Area. The Town, with a population of 63,000, is one of the fastest growing municipalities in the Southeast. From 2000 to 2005, the town grew by 24%, becoming the fourth largest municipality in South Carolina.

View Mount Pleasant statistics and demographics in this report prepared by the Town of Mt. Pleasant. This 33 page report is a detailed look at Mount Pleasant, including average annual income, employment statistics, school reports, crime statistics, and many other important facts to know when moving or visting the area.

The Information below are the statistics for ALL sold properties in Mount Pleasant for 2009. For anyone considering Moving to Mount Pleasant, these numbers will provide a very important view into the market and what they might expect to pay for a home in this area. These statistics also reveal that those buyers that in a "cash" position to pay for their home can expect to pay less than a buyer obtaining financing.

If you are Moving To Mount Pleasant, you will have a wide selection of homes to choose from.Condo's to single family, one story to a low country elevated, marshfront to deepwater.

Search for all homes available in Mount Pleasant, and contact our office to get access to the "hottest" lists of "distressed" homes in the area.

Buyers in the past couple years have had the luxury of taking their time to find and put an offer in on a home in the Charleston area. Buyers had many choices, very little competition, and time to do their due dilligence before placing an offer, well NOT anymore!

With a record number of foreclosures and short sales, all buyers are looking for a "deal"! Where there was little competition in the past, now it is not uncommon to have multiple offers on a property. If a buyer wants a deal, they better be prepared to look, decide and write quickly. If it is a deal to you, you can bet it is a deal to many others.

With the annoucement of Boeing coming to our fair city, and the projections of several thousand home sales over the next few years, this is only going to increase the competition for the best opportunities. So, what is a buyer to do if they are seriously looking to buy, and want to find the perfect home at the best price it can be purchased at?

1. Get Pre-Approved with your bank and have the approval in hand
2. Work with an agent that knows the market, and has the statistics to help you identify the "best"opportunities so you can make a decision quickly.
3. Identify the area or neigborhood quickly so you can focus your search in a smaller area
4. Be realistic about what a "good" deal really is, you could pass up many ruby's while looking for the diamond.
5. Know what you are "really" looking for, and take advantage of all the amazing search tools that are available for you to do so much of the research to make your educated buying decision. Check out www.CheyanneLake.com for all the cutting edge tools to assist in your hunt

It is said you do not know you have reached the bottom until you are already headin back up, and in many areas and price points we have already headed back up. Take advantage of the amazingly low interest rates, tax incentives, and the many of benefits of homeownership NOW!

To Get our report of the 10 Things You Must Ask Your Agent before you choose to work with them, contact us at www.CheyanneLake.com or 843-849-8229 x 401.

A Partnership to Find " a Buyer

Selling a house takes lots of online traffic and one gorgeous showing. When you work with Cheyanne Lake and the Lake Home Selling Team, you get your home ready to show, and we do the rest, working with you at every step until your home is sold

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1. Set Up Your Appointment: Once you are 95% sure you are ready to list.
2. Tidy up the place: mow, paint, clean & clear out. We take proffesional photos.
3. Price the property: we give you the latest local comps Homes of similar size, condition, age, and style for sale and that recently sold in a certain neighborhood. & trends.
4. Launch the listing: we market the home in the MLS A local or regional service that compiles available real estate for sale by member brokers along with detailed information brokers and agents can access online. and across the Internet.
5. Internet Exposure: Market your home on 1000's of consumer sites, including many of the top "For Sale By Owner" sites to capture ALL potential buyers (our perfect selling strategy)
6. Host tours: we host open houses and private tours for buyers.
7. Weekly check-in: we update you on the local market & buyer activity.
8. Negotiate the offer: when you get an offer, we negotiate the best terms.
9. Close the deal: you pay our fee only if your home sells of (.0625); our average customer saves $8,000+.

CALL OUR LISTING DEPARTMENT TODAY TO FIND OUT HOW THIS PROGRAM HAS WORKED FOR 1000'S OF HOMEOWNERS AND WILL WORK FOR YOU!

(843)849-8229 X401