The Savvy Realtor with Angie Cole

What upgrades will bring more buyers? And how much more expensive is it to buy a house this year vs. last year? We look at current national trends and see how they apply to the Triangle real estate market on today’s show.   What we discuss:  0:38 - Are millennials and gen Z set to move? 3:57 - Are buyers being priced out? 7:44 - What home upgrades are worth it? 14:13 - What big upgrades are most p...

Are numbers still extreme when it comes to due diligence and earnest money expected? When should you list your home in relation to your neighbor? Angie answers these questions and more on today’s show.   What we discuss:  0:47 - When should you sell your home if your neighbor is also selling? 2:16 - Are there still rent-back situations? 5:06 - How much should I expect to pay in due diligence and e...

No one wants to be tricked into buying something. How can you see through the fixes of a flip to determine if it’s worth buying or not? Angie talks through areas to look out for.   What we discuss:  1:33 - No building permits. 3:40 - Fresh paint in certain areas hiding defects. 4:32 - Mismatched plumbing or faulty wiring could be an issue. 6:02 - New cabinetry with poor installation is worth watch...

What kinds of problems should you watch out for when buying a home? Angie gives her thoughts on a list of possible pitfalls.   What we discuss:  0:38 - What do first-time homebuyers often overlook? 0:59 - Electrical issues can get overlooked. 2:47 - Small cracks and foundational problems. 4:58 - Crooked or off-center fixtures. 5:30 - Is an open-floor plan a problem? 8:13 - Is there ever enough clo...

When selling your home, why not take the highest offer you receive? Angie explains that the highest offer isn’t always the best offer and answers three other questions from the mailbag on today’s show.   What we discuss:  0:39 - Where are the single-family new builds? 4:46 - Will you sell my home at the list price I want? 6:48 - Why wouldn’t you take the highest offer? 7:59 - How many hours of wor...

How can you use your personality strengths when negotiating? On today’s episode, we discuss some headlines about negotiating skills women have, whether love letters are coming back, and if the war in Ukraine will impact the housing market.     What we discuss:  0:38 – Are women better at negotiating real estate? 2:59 – Women are less likely to engage in the deadly sins of negotiation 6:28 – Are lo...

The real estate market continues to be hot! On today’s show, we play true or false to find out if these statements are an accurate reflection of the home buying process.   What we discuss:  0:53 - “It’s impossible to buy right now without overpaying.” 3:37 - “You’ll most likely be in a bidding war.” 4:03 - “Down payments must be between 5-20%.” 6:03 - “Curb appeal can make or break a sale.” 7:21 -...

If you are ready to move, do you really need to tackle your long to-do list of improvements before trying to sell your home? Angie answers this question and three others on today’s show.   What we discuss:  0:38 - Mailbag: Do I have to move out before closing day? 1:42 - Mailbag: Can we sell our home as-is? 4:44 - Mailbag: How do I focus on the business transaction of selling my home? 7:00 - Mailb...

Want to keep costs low and make a good investment when buying a home? There are so many parts to the home buying process, so we talk with five partner vendors as they share their expertise.   What we discuss:  1:13 - What’s mortgage insurance like? 4:11 - How much is the real estate attorney fee? 6:00 - How much does it cost to stage a home? 7:36 - What home issues are found in older homes? 9:55 -...

There are a number of people ready to move this year, but what’s the driving force behind that decision? We look at some recent surveys to find out.   What we discuss:  0:37 - Why do people want to move this year? 1:19 - Home too small or ready to own. 3:14 - The most desired feature: pet-friendly spaces. 5:10 - Outdoor spaces are highly desired. 5:44 - Many change for the school district.  7:28 -...

What’s your best bet when it comes to buying a home for a good deal? How will your real estate investment best pay off over time? Angie answers these questions and two more on credit and searching for a real estate agent.   What we discuss:  0:38 - Is a fixer-upper actually a good deal? 2:30 - Should I try to boost my credit score before getting pre-qualified for a mortgage? 3:56 - Should I invest...

What can we learn from the tv show Selling Sunset? Whether you are buying a luxury home or a starter home, Angie applies these tips and tricks to our own local market.   What we discuss:  2:02 - Never assume a home will be perfect. 2:54 - Check what’s going on nearby. 6:35 - Prices can appreciate quickly. 8:49 - Homebuyers must move fast. 10:24 - Drop contingencies.   See our listings: https://www...

Worried whether the time is right to buy a home in today’s market? Angie talks through where she sees the market headed, bathroom renovations, being a picky buyer, and searching for luxury homes on today’s podcast.     Read and learn more: https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/mailbag-is-now-a-good-time-to-buy/   See our listings: https://www.acolerealty.com/     What we discuss:  0:37 - Is now a good...

What should we anticipate in the real estate market in 2022? No one really knows, but we discuss several predictions on today’s show!   Read and learn more: https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/2022-real-estate-predictions/   See our listings: https://www.acolerealty.com/     What we discuss:  0:45 - How is the Omicron variant impacting the housing market? 4:26 - Will 2022 raise home prices? 6:09 - Wi...

If you know you want to build your next home, where do you start? Should you invest in the suburbs or somewhere else? Angie answers these mailbag questions and more today. We’ll also discuss escalation clauses, whether the market has peaked, and bidding wars.     Read and learn more: https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/mailbag-building-a-home/   See our listings: https://www.acolerealty.com/     What...

Throughout the home buying process, there are a lot of professionals you’ll need to work alongside. We talk with a few of them today to hear advice and answer questions that come up throughout the process.   Read and learn more: https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/real-estate-questions-with-the-professionals/   See our listings: https://www.acolerealty.com/     What we discuss:  2:16 - Why is it impo...

Ready to invest in a home? We talk through some real estate trends when it comes to flips, low appraisals, building materials, and co-buying on today’s episode.   Read and learn more: https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/real-estate-headlines-flipping-homes-low-appraisals-and-more/   See our listings: https://www.acolerealty.com/     What we discuss:  0:38 - Where are the five best places to flip a ho...

If you’re ready to buy or sell a home, you want to know more about the process ahead of time. Angie answers four questions from the mailbag today about repairing your home, selling to an iBuyer or Investor, buying average, and working with Angie’s team.     Read and learn more: https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/mailbag-repairs-acreage-angies-team-and-more/   See our listings: https://www.acolerealt...

With Zillow no longer iBuying homes, what does that mean for the market? We look into this and two other headlines about generational competition in the market and pending home sales.    Read and learn more: https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/in-the-news-zillow-generational-competition-and-pending-home-sales/   See our listings: https://www.acolerealty.com/     What we discuss:  0:38 - In the News:...

Think with the seasons changing, the housing market might too? What are the best neighborhoods in Holly Springs? What does the home selling process look like? Angie shares her thoughts on questions and whether buyers are taking out bigger loans lately.     Read and learn more: https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/mailbag-market-cool-down-bigger-loans-and-best-neighborhoods/   See our listings: https:/...

Is now a bad time to buy? Do you need a perfect credit score to do so? Angie breaks down some commonly held beliefs when it comes to buying a home and shares what to expect.   Read and learn more: https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/true-or-false-common-statements-that-buyers-make/   See our listings: https://www.acolerealty.com/     What we discuss:  0:38 - What’s the truth? 1:00 - Is it a bad time...

We are hearing from some specialized professionals today to discuss the ins and outs of buying and selling a home. We'll cover closing costs, real estate attorneys, window shopping, home inspectors, and staging a home.    Read and learn more: https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/special-guest-round-up-a-professionals-advice/   See our listings: https://www.acolerealty.com/     What we discuss:  1:26 –...

Ready to make some money with an investment property but wondering if it’s a good time to buy one? First-time home seller? Angie is addressing these listener questions today. She will also be discussing full-time agents and Offerpad.     Read and learn more: https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/mailbag-investment-property-offerpad-and-more/   See our listings: https://www.acolerealty.com/     What we...

Angie is opening the mailbag today to answer some questions from home buyers and sellers. Are you wondering how quickly you can sell? Should you stick it out in the current market or wait? She’ll also be discussing where you can find land in the area and whether she specializes in selling or buying.      Read and learn more: https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/mailbag-selling-quickly-navigating-the-m...

If you’re staging your home, you want it to feel big and inviting to prospective buyers. We talk about how to do that on today’s show. We also discuss some national real estate headlines.   Read and learn more: https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/6-ways-to-make-a-space-seem-bigger/   See our listings: https://www.acolerealty.com/     What we discuss:  0:38 - How do we make a space seem bigger when we...