The Savvy Realtor with Angie Cole Angie Cole of A Cole Realty

If you are getting nothing but lowball offers as for sale by owners, what does that mean? And how can you set yourself up for success? This episode focuses on answering listener questions from people who are navigating the home-buying process.
 
Here are the questions Angie answers today:
Can I get a 30-year mortgage even at an older age?
If we get only lowball offers, are we priced too high?
How do you advise an engaged couple when buying a home?
How have our exterior upgrades to our home improved the value?
 
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What are some of the “dirty words” in the world of real estate? Words can carry a lot of meaning, so pay attention to what each of these words can mean for the buyer. From "fixer-upper" to "cozy" to "cash only," Angie breaks down what each of these can entail when buying or selling a home.
 
Here are the words and phrases we discuss on today’s show:
A fixer-upper could be an opportunity or a headache.
Is being a motivated seller a good way to market your property?
Cozy sounds sweet, but it might mean small.
“As is” isn’t always the same as a fixer-upper.
Cash only might mean you can’t get a loan due to certain conditions.
Tenant occupied could be good or bad, depending on your goals.
 
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Wondering why the number of homes on the market seems lower while you search?  We tackle a few questions from the mailbag before we dive into expert predictions focused on the 2023 forecast in the housing market. From inventory levels to home prices, Angie shares what to expect right now in the Triangle (which can be different from the national market).
 
Here’s what you’ll learn on today’s show:
Mailbag: Feeling frustrated with the lack of homes for sale. What’s going on?
Mailbag: What happens to hidden “treasures” left behind after selling your home?
New predictions for 2023: Will home prices dip?
2023 prediction: Will interest rates drop?
2023 prediction: Is the inventory going to increase?
 
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Feeling ready to get the search started but worried about where to start? Angie talks about one of the very first steps to take in the homebuying process. Then, she answers another real estate agent’s question about putting down a strong offer to try to win the home! She shares what the risk is with this and what the thought process might look like on the other side. Finally, she shares about the speed of the market when selling a home and what that means as a realtor.
 
Here are the questions Angie answers from the mailbag:
Mailbag: Should we get a pre-approval letter before looking for home? (0:43)
Mailbag: What do you think about strong offers with a time limit? (4:14)
Mailbag: What’s the fastest you’ve ever sold a home? (7:58)
 
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Ever thought about building your own home and wondered about the hidden charges? In this episode, we’re answering some listener questions about new home builds. Fisher and Renny, two of our listeners, are considering building their homes, so Angie dives into the costs and the hidden fees that could quickly add up, such as permits, running utilities, and preparing the lot costs. We’ll also explore the concept of virtual staging in real estate!
 
Here are the questions Angie answers on today’s show:
Mailbag: I’m thinking about purchasing land for $100,000 and trying to build a 1,500-2,000 square foot home with a two-car garage for an additional $350,000. Is this realistic? (0:50)
Mailbag: How much should I budget for labor costs, electrical, water, house permits, etc? (3:38)
Mailbag: I’m a creative writer. Would it be okay for me to write my own home description for the listing? (5:48)
Mailbag: Do you think professional staging is important now? Or does virtual staging do the trick? (8:15)
 
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For many people, buying or selling a home happens with a primary residence. But what about a more unconventional route? Angie answers questions from listeners that include everything from a down payment with zero-dollars down to fractional ownership. You might be surprised by the creative solutions people have pursued as they work towards buying a home or investing in real estate.
 
Here are the questions Angie answers on today’s show:
Mailbag: Is fractional ownership essentially a timeshare? (0:38)
Mailbag: Should we sell or rent our current house out when buying a new home? (2:34)
Mailbag: Is it possible to buy land, live in a camper, and later build a home on that land? (3:54)
Mailbag: What is the average down payment people put down on a home? (5:17)
Mailbag: How many homes should a potential real estate agent be selling each month? (6:45)
Mailbag: Can you help me find a home with an elevator? (8:19)
 
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