Charles Michael Taylor

Would you rather get a fixer upper or a newly built home??🤔
A fixer upper is GREAT for investing and staying in your price range. There are many benefits, such as, remodeling as you go which can increase the market value when you sell or you can even turn it into an investment property! 🏡
On the other hand:
Newly built homes are perfect for those people who know exactly what they want & how they want it! Of course, changes can be made, but for the most part - it’s the one you love.

Which do you prefer? Let’s chat in the comments! ⬇️

Helping buyers fall in love with your property takes more than running the vacuum and fluffing the pillows: It's all about decluttering, repairing, updating, and depersonalizing. Staging a home to sell is an important marketing tool to help you sell your home.
Here are 3 key tips for staging a house:
1. Use symmetry when dealing with accent pillows and table lamps, it is pleasing to the eye.
2. If any rooms are painted in dark colors, repaint them white or beige.
3. Clear everything from countertops, except one or two decorative items.

Why is it important to improve your credit score prior to buying a house? Lenders will use your credit scores to decide whether they're willing to lend to you and at what interest rate. Here are a few ways to improve your credit score prior to house hunting!

Tips to organize your home. Swipe ➡️
1. Maximize vertical space
2. Divide the space
3. Organize with color

First impressions matter in real estate. Each room should look clean and decluttered with no overt damage insight. Here are our tips to present your home in the best light! 🏡

What makes your home stand out amongst the rest? Location. Location. Location📍
Ask yourself what my home is close to that benefits potential buyers.

Here are some quick tips to get your bathroom staged and ready to sell! White is a great color for towels and flowers in the bathroom.

Do you want to sell your home quickly and easily? Consider these three marketing techniques to expedite the selling process!

Let's face it, when we put our house on the market, we want to sell it quickly and for top dollar, but how do you do that?
➡️ Clean and declutter
➡️ Invest in minor repairs
➡️ Stage and add curb appeal
➡️ Use professional photography

Are there multiple offers on your dream home? Here are a few tips to handle and WIN the home of your dreams.
➡️ Make sure you are already pre-approved
➡️ Have as few contingencies as possible
➡️ Negotiate an appraisal gap
➡️ Create a personal connection

The "Family Room" is where most homeowners spend the majority of their time when they’re at home. It’s where they entertain guests, unwind, and generally – well, live! That’s why it is so important to make buyers feel comfortable and impressed by this space when they tour your home.

Your down payment could be lower than you think! Contact me for all of your real estate questions! 📞 ☎️

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Choosing the right real estate agent is one of the most important decisions in the home buying/selling process. A good agent is there to help you navigate the market with minimal stress.

STAGE YOUR HOME TO SELL! Here are a few tips to stage your home prior to listing:
1. Rethink Furniture Placement
2. Add Functional Office Space
3. Depersonalize your space

We all know kitchen renovations can provide a big ROI. But huge renovations can be daunting for the typical homeowner. Here are a few QUICK and EASY renovations for your kitchen:
➡️ Add Light
➡️ Repaint Cabinets and/or Replace Hardware
➡️ Swap out the Sink
➡️ Add a Breakfast Nook
➡️ Add Backsplash
➡️ Customize Storage
➡️ Add Cabinet Liners

What is important for you as a homebuyer when it comes to the inspection of your potential home? Let's get into it:
➡️ The foundation appears in good condition with no significant cracks.
➡️ No evidence of leaks from septic tank.
➡️ Drainage away from the house with no standing water.
➡️ Easily accessible crawl spaces to get to plumbing.
➡️ Exterior walls appear straight with no sagging

Bigger isn't always better and in many cases, less is actually more. Downsizing your home can be the right move at different stages in your life depending on your goals. But it can be tough to navigate efficiently. Here are a few tips to help you downsize the right way.
➡️ Start as soon as possible and pace yourself
➡️ Focus on one room at a time
➡️ Sell or donate non-sentimental Items
➡️ Organize and digitize as you go

Let's get organized this year!
Our favorite organization tip is to ask the hard questions:
➡️ Do I REALLY need this?
➡️ Have I actually used this in the previous 12 months?

Homeowners insurance is important because it protects consumers' homes and personal property. In the event of a total loss, insurance can provide the primary source of rebuilding funds. It also provides liability coverage for legal actions from injuries or damage from another person on their property.

In this market, sometimes you have to sacrifice a home that is outdated for one in your budget. But have no fear, there are ways to modernize your home without spending a ton of money. Here are a few ideas:
✔️ Repaint
✔️ Install new lighting and switches
✔️ Upgrade your appliances
✔️ Upgrade your window treatments
✔️ Update cabinets and countertops

Moving Tip 📢
One of the best moving hacks is to create a moving folder! Start collecting new addresses, rental or purchase papers, moving contracts, and more in one folder. If any questions come up during the planning process or the move itself, you'll have the answer and records of agreements, payments, and more on hand. Do you have a moving hack that makes moving a breeze? (or at least tolerable 😂) Share it below!

Paying off your mortgage early is a good way to free up monthly cash flow and pay less in interest. Here are a few tips to help you pay off your mortgage early.

Are you looking to purchase a new home? First things first, you need to save for a down payment. Here are a few ways to start saving whether you are looking to buy a house now or in a few years, these tips will help you get started.

Are you considering an energy efficient home? If you're not, maybe you should be. Here are a few benefits of owning an energy efficient home.

You don’t need to spend a fortune to stage your home. Here are a few ways to instantly improve your curb appeal, but not break the bank.
✔️ Paint your front door
✔️ Plant Trees
✔️ Power wash
✔️ Install window boxes
✔️ Replace the mailbox
✔️ Add window shutters

🚨Sellers🚨 declutter and depersonalize your homes in order for buyers to imagine them living in your space.

Don't get me wrong, it is fun browsing the internet and apps for a new home, but when it comes to actually purchasing your home an agent can make a HUGE difference. Here are a few benefits of working with a real estate agent to buy or sell your home.

What are the benefits of refinancing your home?
➡️ Get a lower interest rate and monthly payment.
➡️ Pay off your home loan early.
➡️ Lock in a fixed interest rate.
➡️ Obtain funds for home improvements or repairs.
➡️ Remove private mortgage insurance.

Instead of looking for homes that have everything you need WAY out of your price range, look for homes that fit your "must haves" that cannot be easily changed. Things such as location, space and overall construction cannot be changed as easily. Small renovations can be made through the lifetime of your home such as paint colors, features and landscaping.

First-time home purchases are so exciting, but this process can be A LOT especially if you don't know what to expect. Here are the top 4 tips that are helpful to know up front. Reach out if you are ready to find out what this may look like for you!