To all Home builders and Sellers!! Be careful when you pick your representative when selling or marketing your homes cause if you pick a wrong one and no matter how good the house and price you offered, it still hard to move or sell anything!
nces It happened yesterday in a beautiful neighborhood in Morrisville but I see a lots of vacant lots and they started to build 3 years ago and other nearby neighborhoods already sold out and I guess I know the reasons behind.
I was trying to set up an appointment for my buyer and I called the Sales office to tell the onsite agent that my buyer and I would like to visit them but I told him we did look around other nearby neighborhoods. The onsite agent immediately questioned " Did you try to ask your buyer not to consider our neighborhood?" I was shocked cause I did not expect the onsite agent who I never meet will question me why I take my buyer to look at other neighborhoods.
Then, he asked me another question "Did you have your buyer agency agreement signed and show it to me when you guys are here." I can tell you I feel I am talking to a Cop instead of the onsite agent. I sold 7 houses this month (Three of them are presale & price over $450K and sold so many presale homes and lots in different new home subdivisions and never ever questioned by any onsite agent to ask me to bring the agency agreement or ask me to prove it to him. We set up to meet at the Sales Office at 4p.m. and my buyer called me that he could not get off from work until 5:30p.m I called the onsite agent immediately and let him know we need to re-scehdule to 5:30p.m. The onsite agent was not happy and told me he supposed to get off work at 6p.m and asked me why we need to re-scheudle. I told him the buyer could not get off from work and he still was not happy.
If you are Home builder and seller, you should really found out how your onsite agent talking and treating to your potential buyers and fellow buyer agents. If the onsite agent or listing agent did not care the present and future working relationship with one another and it really turned off the buyers or other agent's willingness to come back and visit your subdivison/house!!
It is defintely not a good experience to me and my buyer and I really feel sorry for the company who hire a Cop instead of a onsite agent to welcome the buyer and buyer agent.
Hannah Chan, GRI
Broker/Owner
Cary-Raleigh Realty, Inc.
919-426-1854
919-468-1570(Fax)
Website: http://www.caryraleighrealty.com
Blog: http://raleighcaryapexmorrisvillerealestate.blogspot.com/
Profie: http://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahchan
Moore Square Farmers Market and a featured "Green Plate Special" at Jibarra
The Moore Square Farmers Market continues for its fourth season in downtown Raleigh's charming Moore Square. The market takes place on Wednesdays, through August, from 10:30 am to 2 pm. Items for sale include a variety of seasonal fruits, vegetables and plants from local growers, pasture raised meats from local farmers such as Coon Rock Farm, and even NC seafood from Southport Seafood.
The market will also offer a range of handmade items from local artisans, including breads from La Farm Bakery, cheeses from Celebrity Dairy, and ice cream from Lumpy's. Crafters will be present on a rotating basis.
You can also enjoy live performances by local musicians and lunch items prepared by rotating restaurants and vendors. Michael Holland will be the featured musician on Wednesday, July 29.
"GREEN PLATE SPECIAL:" In celebration of the market's fourth season, and to raise awareness about its mission to bring the highest quality local growers and food artisans together in downtown Raleigh, select restaurants will feature a "Green Plate Special" in their restaurants the last Wednesday of each month this season. Each "Green Plate Special" will highlight farm-fresh ingredients from the Moore Square Farmers Market, with each restaurant determining their own specific offering for lunch and/or dinner.
The "Green Plate Special" will serve as a reminder about the outstanding local fare at this boutique market in the heart of downtown Raleigh. Remaining "Green Plate Specials" will take place at the following venues: Jibarra (July 29) and Mo's Diner (August 26).
On Wednesday, July 29, Jibarra will offer the following three-course dinner (in their restaurant) for $35 per person:
Be sure to take advantage of the "Green Plate Special" available at Jibarra on Wednesday, July 29. Support your local farmers!
For more information: www.YouRHere.com/FarmersMarket
Hannah Chan, GRI
Broker/Owner
Cary-Raleigh Realty, Inc.
919-426-1854
919-468-1570(Fax)
Website: http://www.caryraleighrealty.com
Blog: http://caryraleighapexmorrisvillerealestate.blogspot.com/
Profie: http://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahchan
The market will also offer a range of handmade items from local artisans, including breads from La Farm Bakery, cheeses from Celebrity Dairy, and ice cream from Lumpy's. Crafters will be present on a rotating basis.
You can also enjoy live performances by local musicians and lunch items prepared by rotating restaurants and vendors. Michael Holland will be the featured musician on Wednesday, July 29.
"GREEN PLATE SPECIAL:" In celebration of the market's fourth season, and to raise awareness about its mission to bring the highest quality local growers and food artisans together in downtown Raleigh, select restaurants will feature a "Green Plate Special" in their restaurants the last Wednesday of each month this season. Each "Green Plate Special" will highlight farm-fresh ingredients from the Moore Square Farmers Market, with each restaurant determining their own specific offering for lunch and/or dinner.
The "Green Plate Special" will serve as a reminder about the outstanding local fare at this boutique market in the heart of downtown Raleigh. Remaining "Green Plate Specials" will take place at the following venues: Jibarra (July 29) and Mo's Diner (August 26).
On Wednesday, July 29, Jibarra will offer the following three-course dinner (in their restaurant) for $35 per person:
Be sure to take advantage of the "Green Plate Special" available at Jibarra on Wednesday, July 29. Support your local farmers!
For more information: www.YouRHere.com/FarmersMarket
Hannah Chan, GRI
Broker/Owner
Cary-Raleigh Realty, Inc.
919-426-1854
919-468-1570(Fax)
Website: http://www.caryraleighrealty.com
Blog: http://caryraleighapexmorrisvillerealestate.blogspot.com/
Profie: http://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahchan
Stunning 2 Story Home in Raleigh FOR RENT! $1150/1966sqft
Beautiful 2 Story 4 Bedrooms: 2.5 Bathrooms with 2 Garage in Raleigh Taylor's Creek FOR RENT!! $1150/ 1,966 sq. ft. Year Built: 2006 Available Date: 8/15/2009
Beautiful 2 story home iwth 2 car garage! Open Foyer with covered front porch! Gas log fireplace in Family Ropom with TV Niche!
Beautiful 2 story home iwth 2 car garage! Open Foyer with covered front porch! Gas log fireplace in Family Ropom with TV Niche!
Upgraded Cabinets and nice kitchen!
Separate Dinning room plus breakfast area! Master Suite has garden tub!
Nice patio backed up by the woods!
Located just minutes from Beltine, Shops, 540 440 and New Knightdale Shopping center!!
Interior Features
▪ Carpeted Floors
▪ Cathedral Ceiling
▪ Ceiling Fan
▪ Vaulted Ceiling
Interior Features
▪ Carpeted Floors
▪ Cathedral Ceiling
▪ Ceiling Fan
▪ Vaulted Ceiling
Appliances
▪ Garbage Disposal
▪ Microwave
▪ Oven Range
▪ Trash Compactor
▪ Washer/Dryer Hookup
Hannah Chan, GRI
Broker/Owner
Cary-Raleigh Realty, Inc.
919-426-1854
919-468-1570(Fax)
Website: http://www.caryraleighrealty.com
Blog: http://raleighcaryapexmorrisvillerealestate.blogspot.com/
Profie: http://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahchan
Brand New 2 Story Townhome in Mccrimmon At the Park FOR RENT
$1250/$1702 sqft (Available Augst 15.2009)
2 Story Towhome in the Popular Mccrimmon at the Park in Morrisville FOR RENT!
2 Story Towhome in the Popular Mccrimmon at the Park in Morrisville FOR RENT!
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Car Garage:
Super location & schools! Close to everything! Brand new End Unit Townhome backup by the treesw 2 car garage! Popular Kingston floorplan with fireplace, hardwood floor 1st floor, Nice woodview from the master, Hardwood floor entire downstairs. Family room with gas log. Master bath has double vanity.
Super location & schools! Close to everything! Brand new End Unit Townhome backup by the treesw 2 car garage! Popular Kingston floorplan with fireplace, hardwood floor 1st floor, Nice woodview from the master, Hardwood floor entire downstairs. Family room with gas log. Master bath has double vanity.
Minutes to RTP, Shopping, airport and close to everything!
Interior Features
▪ Ceiling Fan
▪ Fireplace
▪ Hardwood Floors
▪ Laundry Room
▪ Vaulted Ceiling
Interior Features
▪ Ceiling Fan
▪ Fireplace
▪ Hardwood Floors
▪ Laundry Room
▪ Vaulted Ceiling
Appliances
▪ Dishwasher
▪ Microwave
▪ Stove
▪ Trash Compactor
▪ Washer/Dryer Hookup
Extra Features
▪ Cable Available
▪ Garage Door Opener
▪ High Speed Internet Available
▪ Swimming pool and Playground
▪ Cable Available
▪ Garage Door Opener
▪ High Speed Internet Available
▪ Swimming pool and Playground
Hannah Chan, GRI
Broker/Owner
Cary-Raleigh Realty, Inc.
919-426-1854
919-468-1570(Fax)
Website: http://www.caryraleighrealty.com
Blog: http://raleighcaryapexmorrisvillerealestate.blogspot.com/
Profie: http://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahchan
Comparison of Home prices in Raleigh, San Jose and Austin
Comparison of Changing Home prices in Raleigh, San Jose and Austin
According to Business journals, we can see the Hi-tech intensed area ( no matter is Bio tech, High tech, or Computer tech) like San Jose, CA (Silicon Valley) , Austin, TX and Raleigh, NC (East Silicon Valley). Based on the above figures, we can tell the housing market in these 3 cities are relatively holding their values during the slow housing market.
1yr change in housing prices (1st Q, 2008-2009) Raleigh-1.16% San Jose-11.74% Austin 1.49%
5 yr change in housing prices (1st Q, 2004-2009)Raleigh 25.16%San Jose 17.48% Austin32.88%
10yr change in housing prices (1st Q, 1999-2009)Raleigh45.29% San Jose 86.70%Austin75.34%
Population (2008) Raleigh, NC 1,088,765 San Jose, CA 1,819,198 Austin, TX 1,652,602
We can defintely tell the market is relatively strong and the market is doing pretty good compared other cities in the nation. If you are interested to learn more about the real estate market in Triangle area like Cary, Raleigh, Apex, Morrisville, Durham, Chapel Hill, Clayton, Holly Springs, Willow Springs, Garner, Wake Forest and RTP area. Please feel free to email me or call me for any of your real estate needs!
Hannah Chan, GRI
Broker/Owner
Cary-Raleigh Realty, Inc.
919-426-1854
919-468-1570(Fax)
Website: http://www.caryraleighrealty.com
Blog: http://caryraleighapexmorrisvillerealestate.blogspot.com/
Profie: http://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahchan
Great Duplex in Crabtree Woods FOR SALE $195000/2200sqft
INVESTORS ALERT!!!!!
Fully Leased Duplex conveniently located at Crabtree Mall with long term tenants in place FOR SALE!!
Instant CASH FLOW!!
Lots of Upgrades!!!
Overlook the Crabtree Mall..
Close to 440, shopping, parks...e.t.c
Great Investment opportunities under $200K!!
MUST SEE!!
Please call 919-426-1854 OR email Caryraleighrealty@yahoo.com
Hannah Chan, GRI
Broker/Owner
Cary-Raleigh Realty, Inc.
919-426-1854
919-468-1570(Fax)
Website: http://www.caryraleighrealty.com
Blog: http://caryraleighapexmorrisvillerealestate.blogspot.com/
Profie: http://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahchan
Cary Raleigh Realty Showcase Ad at China Star for July 2009
Cary Raleigh Realty, Inc serves the greater Triangle area and meets all your real estate needs - Residential and Commerical purchase, sales, rent or exchanges and more.
We also specialised in Buyer agent, Selling agent, 1st time home buyer assistanace, Relocation specialist, Senior Living, Foreclosures, Short Sale, 1031 Exchanges, Auction, Property management, Tenant representation..e.t.c
We also specialised in Buyer agent, Selling agent, 1st time home buyer assistanace, Relocation specialist, Senior Living, Foreclosures, Short Sale, 1031 Exchanges, Auction, Property management, Tenant representation..e.t.c
We can speak your languages - English, Traditional or Simplified Chinese, Cantonese or Mandarin!
Please feel free to email or call me to discuss your real estate related inquiry and we specialise in Cary, Raleigh, Apex, Morrisville, Clayton, Garner, Wake Forest, Durham, Chapel Hill, Holly Springs, Fuquay Varina and surrounding areas.
Hannah Chan, GRI
Broker/Owner
Cary-Raleigh Realty, Inc.
919-426-1854
919-468-1570(Fax)
Website: http://www.caryraleighrealty.com
Blog: http://caryraleighapexmorrisvillerealestate.blogspot.com/
Profie: http://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahchan
Broker/Owner
Cary-Raleigh Realty, Inc.
919-426-1854
919-468-1570(Fax)
Website: http://www.caryraleighrealty.com
Blog: http://caryraleighapexmorrisvillerealestate.blogspot.com/
Profie: http://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahchan
Cary Raleigh Realty Featured Listings For JULY
Please check out my website and my blog which I constantly update and keep you update in the fastest changing marketplace. Again, I am looking forward to serve you in the near future and please feel free to email or call me for all your real estate needs!!
Hannah Chan, GRI
Broker/Owner
Cary-Raleigh Realty, Inc.
919-426-1854
919-468-1570(Fax)
Website: http://www.caryraleighrealty.com/
Blog: http://caryraleighapexmorrisvillerealestate.blogspot.com/
Profie: http://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahchan/
Great Cary House in Amesbury With Davis Dr & Green Hope school for SALE $225000/1950sqft
Great Cary home with Great Schools, Close to Fresh market, YMCA FOR SALE $225000/1950SQFTClick ABOVE Thumbnail to Enlarge
Details
Address: 112 Haddonfield Lane Type: Residential Style: 2 Story Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 "2 Full, 1 Half" Garage: Single Size: 1,950 sq. ft. Lot Type: Rectangular Lot Size: 0.14 acres Year Built: 1994 Condo Fees: $135.00
Description
Location! Beautiful 2 story home in Prime Cary & popular Amesbury subdivision! Great yard and on a cul-de-sac street! Schools of Excellence- Davis Dr Middle & Green Hope High! Walk to Fresh Market. Minutes to YMCA, parks, schools and everything! Tons of Upgrade! Water Heater & Dishwasher 05;Carpet & Tiled baths 09, Professionaly paint the house! Brkfst rm feels like sun rm. Lrg master w Vaulted ceiling & Large WIC & Vaulted Bath. Applilances and window treatment convey! Garage has a workshop space! Move in Today!!
Features
Interior Features
▪ Carpeted Floors
▪ Ceiling Fan
▪ Fireplace
▪ Vaulted Ceiling
Heating
▪ Forced Air
Exterior Finish
▪ Vinyl
Sewer/Water Systems
▪ Public
Roof
▪ Asphalt Shingles
Lot Features
▪ Cul-de-sac
▪ Trees / Shrubs
View
▪ Woods
Extra Features
▪ Garage Door Opener
Virtual Tours: http://hannahchan.point2agent.com/Listing/VirtualTour.ashx?listingid=3510063
Hannah Chan, GRI
Broker/Owner
Cary-Raleigh Realty, Inc.
919-426-1854
919-468-1570(Fax)
Website: http://www.caryraleighrealty.com
Blog: http://caryraleighapexmorrisvillerealestate.blogspot.com/
Profie: http://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahchan
Cary Raleigh - Top 10 Fastest Growing Cities according to Census
Cary Raleigh Top 10 Fastest growing Cities according to Census
Cary Raleigh did that once again and the number came out from Census Bureau
Cary was the nation's third fastest growing city increased by 6.9% to 129,545. Raleigh's population was the eighth fastest growing city in the nation climbed by 3.8 % to 392,552. Durham was ranked 16th with a 3 percent increase. Its population rose to 223,284.
Cary-Raleigh Realty, Inc serves real estate investors, buyers, sellers, renters who are interested to buy and sell or rent/lease their Residential and Commerical real estates in Cary, Raleigh, Apex, Morrisville, Durham, Chapel Hill, Clayton, Garner, Wake Forest and surrounding areas. We defintely experienced the growth of population no matter the number of out of state buyers, renters, investors we helped in the past and we will take the best care if you are thinking to relocate to Cary Raleigh area and please feel free to email or call us for any of your real estate needs!!
Hannah Chan, GRI
Broker/Owner
Cary-Raleigh Realty, Inc.
919-426-1854
919-468-1570(Fax)
Website: http://www.caryraleighrealty.com
Blog: http://caryraleighapexmorrisvillerealestate.blogspot.com/
Profie: http://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahchan
Cary Raleigh did that once again and the number came out from Census Bureau
Cary was the nation's third fastest growing city increased by 6.9% to 129,545. Raleigh's population was the eighth fastest growing city in the nation climbed by 3.8 % to 392,552. Durham was ranked 16th with a 3 percent increase. Its population rose to 223,284.
Cary-Raleigh Realty, Inc serves real estate investors, buyers, sellers, renters who are interested to buy and sell or rent/lease their Residential and Commerical real estates in Cary, Raleigh, Apex, Morrisville, Durham, Chapel Hill, Clayton, Garner, Wake Forest and surrounding areas. We defintely experienced the growth of population no matter the number of out of state buyers, renters, investors we helped in the past and we will take the best care if you are thinking to relocate to Cary Raleigh area and please feel free to email or call us for any of your real estate needs!!
Hannah Chan, GRI
Broker/Owner
Cary-Raleigh Realty, Inc.
919-426-1854
919-468-1570(Fax)
Website: http://www.caryraleighrealty.com
Blog: http://caryraleighapexmorrisvillerealestate.blogspot.com/
Profie: http://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahchan
I would like to share how I advertise my sellers and landlords' listings in our local media - Chinastar.
Chinastar is a free Chinese Newspaper in Triangle area who covers all the Chinese population in North Carolina (Cary, Raleigh, Apex, Morrisville, Durham, Chapel Hill, Garner, Clayton, Knightdale, Wake Forest, Franklinton, Willow Springs, Holly Springs, Fuquay Varina, Wendell, Greensboro, Winston Salem, Charlotte...e.t.c)
It is a very good media to reach the local Chinese and Taiwanese population cause the newspaper is free to consumers. You can get one free at Grand Asia Supermarket, A & C Supermarket and most of the local Chinese restaurant like Asian Aroma....e.t.c
Chinastar is a free Chinese Newspaper in Triangle area who covers all the Chinese population in North Carolina (Cary, Raleigh, Apex, Morrisville, Durham, Chapel Hill, Garner, Clayton, Knightdale, Wake Forest, Franklinton, Willow Springs, Holly Springs, Fuquay Varina, Wendell, Greensboro, Winston Salem, Charlotte...e.t.c)
It is a very good media to reach the local Chinese and Taiwanese population cause the newspaper is free to consumers. You can get one free at Grand Asia Supermarket, A & C Supermarket and most of the local Chinese restaurant like Asian Aroma....e.t.c
Great Home in Braefield N Raleigh FOR RENT $1350/2000sqft
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Address: 7739 Braefield DrStyle: 2 Story
Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 Garage: Double
Size: 2,000 sq. ft. Lot Size: 0.14 acres
Year Built: 2003
MLS®: 1671627 Available Date: 8/26/2009
Beautiful Home For Rent in a Braefield.
Nice and wooded backyard with lots of trees.
Fomer model home with great floorplan.
Wood floors in Dining and Fireplace in Family room.
Spacious Master with double vanity and separate shower and tub.
House is partly furnished comes with King size bed and TV included in monthly rent.
Must See!!
Features
Interior Features
▪ Carpeted Floors
▪ Ceiling Fan
▪ Fireplace
▪ Hardwood Floors
Appliances
▪ Dishwasher
▪ Dryer
▪ Garbage Disposal
▪ Microwave
▪ Refrigerator
▪ Stove
▪ Washer/Dryer Hookup
Hannah Chan, GRI
Broker/Owner
Cary-Raleigh Realty, Inc.
919-426-1854
919-468-1570(Fax)
Website: http://www.caryraleighrealty.com
Blog: http://raleighcaryapexmorrisvillerealestate.blogspot.com/
Profie: http://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahchan
Beautiful 4 Bedrooms 2.5 Baths Houses in Raleigh FOR SALE! $178500/1919sqft
DetailsAddress: 1024 Cookwood Court Type: Residential Style: 2 Story Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 "2 Full, 1 Half" Garage: Double Size: 1,919 sq. ft. Lot Type: Rectangular Lot Size: 0.2 acres Year Built: 2005
Description
Best Location in Raleigh! One of the best and level lot in the neighborhood with fenced backyard! Extended double patio and organic veggie garden. Hardwood in FR, Great floorplan with lots of cabinets. Professionally painted house in a cul-de-sac street . Conveniently located within walking distance to Edgewater plaza, 5 min to Wal-mart, I440, I540, 10 min to Triangle Town Center Mall. Nice neighborhood with Olympic size pool and a separate kiddy pool. Move in ready today. This one will sell fast!
Hannah Chan, GRI
Broker/Owner
Cary-Raleigh Realty, Inc.
919-426-1854
919-468-1570(Fax)
Website: http://www.caryraleighrealty.com
Blog: http://raleighcaryapexmorrisvillerealestate.blogspot.com/
Profie: http://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahchan
$249500/3288sqft- Incoming Producing Quadplex in Prime Apex Location FOR SALE
Address: 612 Germaine StreetType: Multifamily
Style: 2 Story
Bedrooms: Four 2 bedrooms 1 bath" Size: 3228 sq. ft.
Lot Size: 0.77 acres
Year Built: 1984
Investors Dream!!
Positive Cash Flow with long term tenants in place!!
Fully Leased Quadplex in Prime Apex Location!!
All our listings are sold "AS IS". All inspecitions should be done prior to going under contract.
Recent renovations include: New refrigerators in 2 units, new AC unit in 2007. Unit A leased at $525/mo; Unit B leased at $545/mo; Unit C leased at $535/mo; Unit D leased at $535/month. Owner pays $ 90/mo for water and maintain the lawn.
Features
Interior Features ▪ Carpeted Floors
Cooling▪ Central Air
Exterior Finish ▪ Vinyl
Heating ▪ Forced Air
Roof ▪ Composition
Lot Features ▪ Patio
Hannah Chan, GRI
Broker/Owner
Cary-Raleigh Realty, Inc.
919-426-1854
919-468-1570(Fax)
Website: http://www.caryraleighrealty.com/
Blog: http://caryraleighapexmorrisvillerealestate.blogspot.com/
Profie: http://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahchan/
The Most Popular Active Adult Communities in Cary, Raleigh, Apex, Morrisville, Durham in Triangle, North Carolina
I had worked with some seniors from New Jersey who would like to move to Cary to start their active adult living and I can share some popular retirement communities in the Triangle. We know RTP area not only attracted all the young professioanls but also the retirees because of the cost of living and quality of living!! Let's talk about some popular Active Adult Communities in Cary, Raleigh, Apex, Morrisville, Holly Springs, Fuquay Varina, Clayton, Garner, Durham, Wake Forest, Knightdale...e.t.c
CARY -
1)Del Webb's Carolina Preserve at Amberly
2)Heritage Pines by K.Hovanian & Westminster Homes
3)SearStone
4)Stone Creek Village by Centex Builder
FUQUAY VARINA
1)Buckhaven
RALEIGH
1) Ivy Hall
If you want to know more about the Active Adult Communities in Cary, Raleigh, Apex, Morrisville, Durham and surrounding areas, please feel free to email or call me for any question.
Hannah Chan, GRI
Broker/Owner
Cary-Raleigh Realty, Inc.
919-426-1854
919-468-1570(Fax)
Website: http://www.caryraleighrealty.com
Blog: http://caryraleighapexmorrisvillerealestate.blogspot.com/
Profie: http://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahchan
CARY -
1)Del Webb's Carolina Preserve at Amberly
2)Heritage Pines by K.Hovanian & Westminster Homes
3)SearStone
4)Stone Creek Village by Centex Builder
FUQUAY VARINA
1)Buckhaven
RALEIGH
1) Ivy Hall
If you want to know more about the Active Adult Communities in Cary, Raleigh, Apex, Morrisville, Durham and surrounding areas, please feel free to email or call me for any question.
Hannah Chan, GRI
Broker/Owner
Cary-Raleigh Realty, Inc.
919-426-1854
919-468-1570(Fax)
Website: http://www.caryraleighrealty.com
Blog: http://caryraleighapexmorrisvillerealestate.blogspot.com/
Profie: http://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahchan
Canada Day Celebration this Sunday at Anderson Point Park in Raleigh
Canada Day Celebration at Anderson Point park on June 28th 11:30 to 4:30p.m
Canada Day celebration is this Sunday !
This year we are holding the picnic at Anderson Point Park 20 Anderson Point Dr. Raleigh, on June 28th from 11:30 to 4:30 . This is a city of Raleigh park with shelters, swings, play ground equipment and washrooms . We have planned an "Old Fashion" style picnic with games for kids of all ages, prizes, raffles, good fun and good food . CanSouth will provide the hamburgers, hot dogs, buns, paper plates and condiments . We are asking everyone to bring their own drinks as well as a side dish to share .
Please go to the CanSouth web site and register for this event by June 26th . Use the coming events link on the left hand side of the page or use this link: http://www.cansouth.org/cansouth_interface/Results/event_registration.asp .
The cost of for the picnic is $10 . 00 per family, $5 . 00 per single plus the CanSouth membership fee of $25 . 00 per family, $15 . 00 per single .
For more information, please go to www.cansouth.org
Hannah Chan, GRI
Broker/Owner
Cary-Raleigh Realty, Inc.
919-426-1854
919-468-1570(Fax)
Website: http://www.caryraleighrealty.com/
Blog: http://caryraleighapexmorrisvillerealestate.blogspot.com/
Profie: http://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahchan/
Canada Day celebration is this Sunday !
This year we are holding the picnic at Anderson Point Park 20 Anderson Point Dr. Raleigh, on June 28th from 11:30 to 4:30 . This is a city of Raleigh park with shelters, swings, play ground equipment and washrooms . We have planned an "Old Fashion" style picnic with games for kids of all ages, prizes, raffles, good fun and good food . CanSouth will provide the hamburgers, hot dogs, buns, paper plates and condiments . We are asking everyone to bring their own drinks as well as a side dish to share .
Please go to the CanSouth web site and register for this event by June 26th . Use the coming events link on the left hand side of the page or use this link: http://www.cansouth.org/cansouth_interface/Results/event_registration.asp .
The cost of for the picnic is $10 . 00 per family, $5 . 00 per single plus the CanSouth membership fee of $25 . 00 per family, $15 . 00 per single .
For more information, please go to www.cansouth.org
Hannah Chan, GRI
Broker/Owner
Cary-Raleigh Realty, Inc.
919-426-1854
919-468-1570(Fax)
Website: http://www.caryraleighrealty.com/
Blog: http://caryraleighapexmorrisvillerealestate.blogspot.com/
Profie: http://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahchan/
Electornic Recycling at Best Buy on June 27th in 3 BEST BUY Stores in Durham, Cary and Raleigh
Groups Partner Together For Triangle's E-Cycling Event on June 27th, 2008 from 10am-2pm
(Raleigh/Durham, NC) - Working together to keep potentially harmful obsolete and end-of-life electronics out of local landfills, Fox 50, Creative Recycling Systems, Panasonic, Sharp, Toshiba, and MRM are sponsoring an Electronics Collection Event on June 27th from 10am to 2pm. The event will be held in the parking lot of three local Best Buy Stores. (Durham Renaissance Center North Raleigh on Capital Blvd at Triangle Shopping Center and Crossroads Shopping Center in Cary)
This is one day collection event is FREE to the public and is expected to divert thousands of pounds of electronics from the local solid waste stream. The collected material will be processed by Creative Recycling Systems of North Carolina. Using automated and state-of-the-art technology to responsibly handle end-of-life and surplus electronic equipment, CRS provides a true environmental solution for e-scrap. For more information about Creative Recycling, please visit http://www.crserecycling.com/. MRM, a joint venture between Panasonic, Sharp, and Toshiba, is leading the way to make electronics recycling more convenient for consumers. With collection sites across the United State , MRM is working towards long-term and sustainable electronics recycling. For more information about MRM, please visit http://www.mrmrecycling.com/. Additional event partners include: Duke Recycling, UNC Recycling, NC State Recycling, Durham County , City of Durham , City of Raleigh , City of Durham Recycling , City of Raleigh Recycling , Sustainable Duke Program, the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources. A thank you goes to Win Properties for Triangle Shopping Center, CBL & Associates for Durham Renaissance Center and Ronus Corporation for Crossroads Shopping Center for allowing the events to be held in their parking lots at Best Buy locations. For more information about where to go and what items are accepted, visit http://www.fox50.com/ and click on What's Up.
Hannah Chan, GRI
Broker/Owner
Cary-Raleigh Realty, Inc.
919-426-1854
919-468-1570(Fax)
Website: http://www.caryraleighrealty.com
Blog: http://caryraleighapexmorrisvillerealestate.blogspot.com/
Profie: http://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahchan
(Raleigh/Durham, NC) - Working together to keep potentially harmful obsolete and end-of-life electronics out of local landfills, Fox 50, Creative Recycling Systems, Panasonic, Sharp, Toshiba, and MRM are sponsoring an Electronics Collection Event on June 27th from 10am to 2pm. The event will be held in the parking lot of three local Best Buy Stores. (Durham Renaissance Center North Raleigh on Capital Blvd at Triangle Shopping Center and Crossroads Shopping Center in Cary)
This is one day collection event is FREE to the public and is expected to divert thousands of pounds of electronics from the local solid waste stream. The collected material will be processed by Creative Recycling Systems of North Carolina. Using automated and state-of-the-art technology to responsibly handle end-of-life and surplus electronic equipment, CRS provides a true environmental solution for e-scrap. For more information about Creative Recycling, please visit http://www.crserecycling.com/. MRM, a joint venture between Panasonic, Sharp, and Toshiba, is leading the way to make electronics recycling more convenient for consumers. With collection sites across the United State , MRM is working towards long-term and sustainable electronics recycling. For more information about MRM, please visit http://www.mrmrecycling.com/. Additional event partners include: Duke Recycling, UNC Recycling, NC State Recycling, Durham County , City of Durham , City of Raleigh , City of Durham Recycling , City of Raleigh Recycling , Sustainable Duke Program, the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources. A thank you goes to Win Properties for Triangle Shopping Center, CBL & Associates for Durham Renaissance Center and Ronus Corporation for Crossroads Shopping Center for allowing the events to be held in their parking lots at Best Buy locations. For more information about where to go and what items are accepted, visit http://www.fox50.com/ and click on What's Up.
Hannah Chan, GRI
Broker/Owner
Cary-Raleigh Realty, Inc.
919-426-1854
919-468-1570(Fax)
Website: http://www.caryraleighrealty.com
Blog: http://caryraleighapexmorrisvillerealestate.blogspot.com/
Profie: http://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahchan
Cary-Raleigh Realty Real Estate Newsletter Update June 2009
Welcome to Cary-Raleigh Realty's monthly Triangle Real Estate Update!!
Cary-Raleigh Realty, Inc. serves buyers, sellers, investors who are interested to buy and sell their Residential and Commerical Real Estate in Cary, Raleigh, Apex, Morrisville, Durham, Chapel Hill, Clayton, Garner, Wake Forest and surrounding areas. We specialised in Buyer agent, Listing agent, 1st time home buyer assistanace, Relocation specialist, Foreclosures, Short Sale, 1031 Exchanges, Auction and Property management. Again, I would like to thank all of you including my clients, my friends and my family for the continuous support, encouragement, trust and confidence in me. Special thanks to my friend, Sylvia, who designed the eye-catching logo for Cary-Raleigh Realty.Cary-Raleigh Realty will continue to carry the same motto, being "Your Entrusted Real Estate Advisor!". We will continue to strive for our best to serve you, your friends and your families -- " The highest compliment our clients can give us is the referral of their friends, family, and business associates! Thank you for your trust!! "
In this issue, I would like to share with you some tips on how to get your house ready for the marekt.... it is all about timing, pricing, staging and marketing.
Timing
Timing is everything!! You want to list your house during the active buying months for your area. Sometimes you might not be able to time it exactly because of many uncontrollable factors. Then you need to count on the pricing strategy to make it up for the not-too-perfect timing.
Pricing
Remember that the right selling price is not what you think your house should be sold for, and the right selling price is the market price which is what most buyers would be willing to pay for your house. The right pricing strategy will help make your listing competitive in the market and beat your competition. Initial listing price is not necessarily the same as your selling price. You can also use the right pricing strategy to attract more traffic to showing your house, hence increasing your chance of selling it.
There are many different factors to set the right pricing strategy. Your Realtor is supposed to know the selling trends in your subdivision and can perform a free comparative market analysis to suggest the competitive selling price for your house. You should rely on your Realtor's input for the right pricing strategy.
Staging
Staging a house can make a big difference with the potential buyers. Staging is like giving your house a beautiful " make-up" -- making it look attractive and impressive to the potential buyes. The staging will give the potential buyers a totally different perspective of and a positive experience with your house. A house with professional staging sells faster than an empty house with nothing but just walls and flooring.
Staging a house can make a big difference with the potential buyers. Staging is like giving your house a beautiful " make-up" -- making it look attractive and impressive to the potential buyes. The staging will give the potential buyers a totally different perspective of and a positive experience with your house. A house with professional staging sells faster than an empty house with nothing but just walls and flooring.
As part of the staging, I will schedule a walk-through with the sellers, show them which areas needed to be improved and agree to a staging plan if desired. (There are staging professionals who provide the services at a fee. It is money well spent though.) Then we will set up the time for me to come back for the actual staging -- de-cluttering, re-arranging furnitures as needed, adding furniture, pictures, accessories and decorations &..etc. to make the house look homey and appealing. After staging the house, pictures taking is also as important. You want your house shown beautiful in all of the marketing materials and "virtual tour" on the internet.
I know a lot of sellers would hire a professional to stage their house. A typical staging could take about 5-8 hours to complete and might cost you a $1000 to $2000 for their service. I do it for my sellers with a nominal fee if they request it. However I would typically not charge my client for staging if I list the house that I helped them buy. It is a token of my appreciation for their trust in me and my services.
I know a lot of sellers would hire a professional to stage their house. A typical staging could take about 5-8 hours to complete and might cost you a $1000 to $2000 for their service. I do it for my sellers with a nominal fee if they request it. However I would typically not charge my client for staging if I list the house that I helped them buy. It is a token of my appreciation for their trust in me and my services.
Marketing
Many sellers think "Open House" is a great idea and can really help sell their house. Based on the statistics from National Association of Realtors and my professional experiences, "Open House" is not an effective and productive marketing tool. I do it only if the sellers ask for one.
I also sometimes do advertisement in the local newspapers as needed.
However, the most effective maketing is via the internet...personal web sites, blogs, various real estate portals and MLS (Multiple Listing Services) by the Realtor Association. (Based on national statistics, over 85% of buyers and sellers and agents search houses through the internet.)
When the house is ready for marketing after the staging, I will start to advertise in all the internet media even BEFORE I put the house in MLS. I will list the house on my website, blog, Realtors.com, Trulia, Zillow, Facebook and other portals to provide the maximum exposure for the listing. I also email the listing to all of my buyer clients which I am currently working with and pre-show them the listing if they are interested in it.
So, my buyer clients can get to preview the house even before it is marketed on the internet.
Results
One of my listings was under a contract in 3 days -- it was achieved just by following the above tips steps by steps; of course there was an element of price as well!! It really surprised everyone in the seller's subdivision including my seller since most of the houses in that subdivision were listed at least 2 to 3 months before any offer.
One of my listings was under a contract in 3 days -- it was achieved just by following the above tips steps by steps; of course there was an element of price as well!! It really surprised everyone in the seller's subdivision including my seller since most of the houses in that subdivision were listed at least 2 to 3 months before any offer.
These tips I am sharing with you are proven and work well if you have the right preparation and right marketing plan and right price!!Anyway, please feel free to call me or email me if you have any question about selling or buying real estate in Triangle area!!
Hannah Chan, GRI
Broker/Owner
Cary -R aleigh Realty, Inc .
919-426-1854
919-468-1570(Fax)
Website: http://www.caryraleighrealty.com
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