The Savvy Realtor with Angie Cole

With the new safety concerns and government orders, what is possible when it comes to real estate? Can you still buy or sell a home during these times? Let's get the latest from Angie Cole.    Read more and get additional resources here:  https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/coronavirus-selling-a-home-during-shelter-in-place/     Today's rundown:  0:43 - New rules due to coronavirus such as shelter-in...

How has the coronavirus changed things with real estate? Should you jump on the lower interest rates? We'll those and other mailbag questions on this episode.   Read more and get additional resources here:  https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/whats-the-impact-of-coronavirus-on-the-real-estate-market/     See our listings: http://acolerealty.com     Today's rundown:  0:47 - Mailbag: Will buyers tour h...

When buying a home in North Carolina, often it is expected to put down due diligence money with the offer. How much money should you put down? How does this impact the home buying process?  We’ll explain due diligence on today’s episode.   Read more here:  https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/how-much-due-diligence-money-should-you-put-down/     See our listings: http://acolerealty.com      Today's ru...

In the home buying process, there are all sorts of new terms that get tossed around. Do you understand what all of these terms mean and how it pertains to your home purchase? Angie is going to help you with the lingo you often hear in real estate.   Read more and get additional resources here:  https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/learning-real-estate-lingo/     Today's rundown:  0:38 - What are impor...

Are you considering renting your home and turning it into an investment property? Or would it be wiser to sell it as you prepare to buy a new home?  We weigh the pros and cons on today's show.    Read more on the topic and get additional resources here:  https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/deciding-between-renting-vs-selling-your-home/     Today's show rundown:  0:44 - Mailbag: Should we sell our hom...

 Ever wonder what kind of updates are worth making before putting your house on the market? Or what is better to just skip and save your time and money on? Let’s discuss that topic and help you maximize your return.   Get the show notes and additional resources here:  https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/home-upgrades-to-make-before-you-sell-it/     Today's show rundown:  0:38 - Ten upgrades home owne...

Whether you are buying a home later in life or interested in what you would need to know about buying a duplex, there’s always something more to know about the homebuying process and even how it relates to your financing. Angie answers a few of your questions from the mailbag this week.   Show notes and additional real estate resources:  https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/what-are-your-lending-optio...

 Are you considering a downsize? Maybe your home is too big or maybe you just don’t want as much to maintain anymore. Regardless of the reason, let’s talk through the different things you should keep in mind when preparing to downsize.   Show notes and additional resources:  https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/the-pros-and-cons-of-downsizing-your-home/     Today's rundown:  0:38 - Older generations o...

Have you ever thought about buying a home in hopes of either flipping it or renting it out? What kind of personality traits or vendors are important to have ahead of time?   Show notes and additional resources:  https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/investing-in-real-estate-properties/     Today's rundown:  0:38 - Mailbag: Can you buy a home before you turn 18? 3:26 - Mailbag: When buying investment pr...

As the market heats back up, we review several décor styles to see if they are still trending or if you’d want to redecorate. While some of these come down to personal preference, some interior design decisions may be shifting in time.    Read more and get additional resources here:  https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/are-these-home-styles-already-outdated-or-are-they-on-trend/     On today's show: ...

Do open houses help sell homes? Whether you’ve walked through an open house while looking for a home or just as a nosy neighbor, you may wonder: do those really work? Angie answers this question along with two others from the mailbag this week.   Show notes and additional resources:  https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/implementing-strong-real-estate-marketing-strategies/   Today's rundown:  0:38 - M...

So, tell me what they want--what millennials really, really want? Whether you are a millennial ready to buy a home or preparing to sell to one, what are the typical feelings amongst millennials when it comes to buying a home? What myths and realities are actually at play here in the Triangle when it comes to millennials trying to buy a home?   Show notes and additional resources:  https://www.acol...

Are you thinking about buying or selling your home in 2020? What trends should you be aware of and what kind of options do you have when working with Angie Cole and her team?   Show Notes and Additional Resources:  https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/2020-real-estate-trends-and-an-exciting-announcement/     Today's Rundown: 0:38 - Mailbag: What direction are the mortgage rates going in 2020? 4:01 - M...

When you sell a home, a lot of your time and decisions revolve around getting the best offer. Not only do you want the highest offer, but the one that is most likely to stick. But, how long does that take? We answer three questions from the mailbag, all from people selling their homes.   Show notes and additional resources:  https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/selling-your-home-selecting-and-securing...

When buying or selling a home, determining a proper price is an important part of the process. How does the price compare to what your neighbors got for their home? Should you make a lowball offer? Angie shares her thoughts while answering three questions from the mailbag this week.   Show notes and additional resources:  https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/how-do-you-know-when-the-price-is-right/  ...

We talk about some of the recent real estate headlines to see what Angie thinks and how it relates in the Triangle housing market.   Show notes and additional resources:  https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/end-of-the-year-real-estate-headlines-for-2019/   Today's Rundown:  0:38 - In the News: Freddie Mac is predicting a strong 2020 housing market. 2:44 - Low price homes are experiencing a scarcity a...

Perhaps you understand the homebuying process in theory, but what’s the actual first step? Then, when it comes to selling your home, how much will it cost? Angie answers both of these questions as well as one more from the mailbag.   Show Notes and Additional Resources:  https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/how-do-you-buy-a-home/   Today's Rundown:  0:38 - Mailbag: How do you buy a house? Start with a...

Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or have been out of the loop lately when it comes to buying or selling a home, you may be wondering about a few of these homebuyer trends. Are they really true or just a rumor? We ask Angie to share what she has seen lately and what she hasn’t when it comes to buying and selling a home.     Show Notes and Additional Resources:  https://www.acolerealty.com/blog...

Are you thinking about buying a home? How should you prepare ahead of time? Some of these questions may set you on the right path to finding the home for you.   Show Notes and Additional Resources:  https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/six-questions-every-homebuyer-should-ask-before-buying-a-home/   On This Episode:  0:56 - Have I checked my credit?   2:23 - How long do I plan to live in this home? 3:...

When you are selling your home, you want to make it as welcoming and attractive as possible to potential buyers. So, what scares them off the most? Anything you need to quickly remove, store, or wash away?    Show Notes and Additional Resources:  https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/8-things-that-could-scare-off-a-homebuyer/   On This Episode:  1:01 - Buyers be scared: Too many locks on the door might...

Is your dream home outside of your budget? Are you looking for features that can’t be found within your price point? Angie gives some advice on how to know if you should save up or “settle” for your home in this question from the mailbag, as well as answering a few more listener questions.   Show Notes:  https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/homebuying-should-you-settle-or-wait-and-save/   On This Epis...

Let the bids begin! Competition can be fierce when buying a home in the Triangle. What can you do to find and buy the home for you? It might mean competing with multiple offers or it might mean moving to the exurbs.   Show Notes: https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/how-to-navigate-bidding-wars-when-buying-a-home/   Today's Rundown:  0:55 - In the News: Have bidding wars ended?   3:02 - After the end...

Selling your home can be a stressful process as you try to do everything you can to get the best offer while simultaneously spending a reasonable amount of time and money to get it prepped. Angie answers four questions from the mailbag to help you prepare for the process.   Show notes:  https://www.acolerealty.com/blog/selling-your-home-getting-what-its-worth/   Today's rundown:  0:38 - Mailbag: I...

How can you get the best offer on your home? Here are ten “secrets” some have found successful in getting the most out of selling their home. But are these all worth it? Or are some suggestions better than others?    On this episode: 0:38 - What are the best ways to sell your home for top dollar?  0:57 - Have a great mailbox.  2:44 - Make sure you show the rooms for their purpose. 3:37 - Should yo...

As you plan ahead, you might have already started thinking about the holidays. Is it too late to sell your home before then? Did you miss your chance to sell your home this year? Angie tackles this question as well as three others from the mailbag. On this episode: 0:38 - Mailbag: How do you prepare to make the transition from renting to buying a home? 3:31 - Mailbag: Is it too late in the year to...