The Savvy Realtor with Angie Cole

What are some of the best pieces of advice Angie has learned or given to clients over the years? From running a business to packing the truck, Angie shares what you want to know when it comes to real estate advice.   Read more and get additional resources here: https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/the-best-advice-in-real-estate /   See our listings: https://www.acolerealty.com/     What we discuss on...

When should you refinance? Is it possible to sell a home completely virtually? Angie answers these questions from the mailbag in today’s episode.   Read more and get additional resources here: https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/is-it-worth-it-to-refinance/     See our listings: https://www.acolerealty.com/     What we discuss on this show:  0:38 - In the News: Raleigh included in list of top zip cod...

What do you need to know before inspection day? How can you prepare your home and your mindset for what they might find?   Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/how-can-sellers-prepare-for-home-inspections/      What we discuss on this show:  0:41 - How can sellers prepare for home inspections? 1:15 - Make space. 2:48 - Take care of nuances. 5:09 -...

What is a realistic timeline for selling a home, especially in a good neighborhood? Angie answers this question from the mailbag, as well as another one about winning a bidding war.   Show notes: https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/mailbag-how-quickly-can-we-sell-our-home/     See our listings: https://www.acolerealty.com/   What we discuss on this episode:  0:59 - Mailbag: Why have we lost so many b...

Do most realtors use social media? Is it a deal breaker to work with someone who doesn’t? Angie answers this as well as three other questions from the mailbag.   Show notes: https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/how-important-is-social-media-for-realtors/     See our listings: https://www.acolerealty.com/   What we discuss today:  0:38 - Mailbag: Can I still sell my home with an iBuyer or investor comp...

With a constantly changing world it’s important to check in on the news. What are the latest headlines in real estate? How do they apply to the Triangle?   Read more here: https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/real-estate-headlines-top-search-terms-and-foreclosures/     See our listings: https://www.acolerealty.com/     On today's show:  0:38 - What does the market look like right now? 2:47 - What are...

Are you considering selling your home? Three listeners are also considering selling and had some questions about everything from working with Angie, when to sell, and how to sell several properties.   Read more about this episode: https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/mailbag-working-with-angie-and-her-team/     See our listings: https://www.acolerealty.com/     On today's show:  0:38 - How often does...

The pandemic has changed many of our behaviors, from having a full stock of toilet paper at all times to how we buy a home. On today’s podcast, we discuss several behaviors identified in recent findings from the National Association of Realtors when it comes to buying a home.   Read more about the topic here: https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/emerging-real-estate-behaviors-during-the-pandemic/    ...

Have a real estate question but aren’t getting a clear answer from your realtor? How opinionated or neutral should a realtor be? We answer that question and a few others on this episode of the podcast.   Read more and get additional resources here: https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/what-kind-of-advice-should-you-expect-from-your-realtor/     See our listings: https://www.acolerealty.com/   On today...

As things continue to progress, what is the market like right now in the Triangle? We may be deciding about virtual vs. in-person school or still in Phase 2, but what impact does coronavirus currently have in the local real estate market?   Read more and get additional resources here: https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/coronavirus-update-in-the-triangle/     See our listings: https://www.acolerealty...

Has your home been on the market more than you’d like? What could cause this to happen? More importantly, how can you get that house to just sell already? Find out on today's show.    Read more on this topic and get additional resources here:  https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/7-reasons-your-home-isnt-selling/     See our listings here:  https://www.acolerealty.com/     Today's show schedule:  0:38...

What are we finding to be true when it comes to real estate in a pandemic? As we continue to do this essential work, there are a number of realizations and lessons learned during coronavirus.    Read more and get additional resources here:  https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/lessons-learned-from-the-pandemic/     See our listings here:  https://www.acolerealty.com/     Today's show schedule:  0:38 -...

Is that true? We talk through several commonly held beliefs about real estate to see what’s fact and what’s fiction.    Read more and get additional resources here:  https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/lets-play-real-estate-fact-or-fiction/     See our listings here:  https://www.acolerealty.com/   Today's show schedule:  0:52 - The outside of your home is just important as the interior when selling....

Are you thinking through what you should consider when selling your home? The choices you make now can change what you make off of your home significantly. This episode, Angie answers two questions from the mailbag from potential sellers. Show Notes, Contact & Resources: https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/ Timestamps: 0:38 - Mailbag: Is someone claiming to bring lots of buyers for a fee a scam? 2:34...

Homes are continuing to sell and homebuyers are growing in numbers as they search for the right home, even during coronavirus. We talk about tips to thrive during this time while buying or selling a home.   Read more and get additional resources here:  https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/tips-for-thriving-in-the-new-normal/     See our listings here:  https://www.acolerealty.com/     Today's show sch...

Whether this is your first time selling a home or it’s been a long time since you’ve experienced the process, there are a number of terms and practices you should be aware of. On today’s episode we will talk through seven different terms to ensure you have a thorough understanding of what to expect. Read more and get additional resources here:  https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/what-every-home-sell...

Were you planning on buying or selling a home this summer but now are re-thinking it due to coronavirus? Are these concerns warranted or are they based more on best guesses than reality?   Read more and get additional resources here:  https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/are-these-homebuying-concerns-during-coronavirus-valid/     See our listings here:  https://www.acolerealty.com/     Today's show sc...

Whenever you make such a major financial decision, you want to ensure that the people you are working with can be trusted. What kind of lies should you be aware of and avoid when it comes to the real estate market?     Read more and get additional resources here:  https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/be-aware-of-these-lies-in-real-estate/     See our listings here:  https://www.acolerealty.com/     To...

Are you unsure of what to expect when it comes to buying or selling your home during coronavirus? Worried things might be drastically different or it’s a bad time? Angie answers several common questions when it comes to buying or selling a home in the middle of a pandemic.   Read more and get additional real estate resources here:  https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/buying-or-selling-a-home-during-a...

Are you looking to move to the Triangle from out-of-town or out-of-state? What kinds of questions should you be asking and considering? Angie answers a few key questions to put your mind at ease.   Read more and get additional resources here:  https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/what-out-of-town-homebuyers-need-to-know/     See our listings here:  https://www.acolerealty.com/     Today's show schedul...

While there are a lot of hard things we’re all dealing with right now, what are some of the positive things we can find amidst all this? In this episode we’ll look at the silver lining and hear some ways you can still have a positive experience while buying or selling a home.   Read more and get additional resources here:  https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/the-good-news-for-homebuying-right-now/  ...

We have a number of interesting real estate statistics to share with you this week, but how do they compare to the real estate market in the Triangle? What does Angie have to say regarding some of these nationwide numbers and data?   Read more and get additional resources here:  https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/how-the-triangle-compares-to-national-real-estate-statistics/     See our listings here...

Thinking about buying or selling a home this year but now reevaluating due to the coronavirus? How quick could you get your home on the market right now? Angie answers four questions from the mailbag, all related to real estate in times of coronavirus.   Read more and get additional resources here:  https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/mailbag-coronavirus-edition/   See our listings here: http://acole...

Are you about to begin house hunting? Wonder how you can do so while still staying safe and healthy? Angie shares strategies and ways the real estate world has shifted during coronavirus.   Read more and get additional resources here:  https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/stay-safe-while-house-hunting-during-covid-19/   Today's rundown:  0:38 - How is Angie holding up? 4:05 - Stay safe: find an agent...

When considering buying a home, there are a lot of variables to consider. One of the bigger variables right now is coronavirus. It might be causing you to hesitate or motivating you to find a better space to meet your needs sooner.   Read more and get additional resources here:  https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/buy-now-or-wait-until-coronavirus-is-over/   See our listings:  https://www.acolerealty...