Open House Preview: What Do You Think About Fort Mill, South Carolina?

Open House at 507 Fair Oaks Dr, Fort Mill, South Carolina on Saturday, April 2, 2016, from 1-3 PM.

What would it mean to you to live near major interstates and local highways with direct access to Charlotte, North Carolina and Columbia, South Carolina?

What would it mean to your family to live in the shadows of Charlotte, North Carolina and pay lower South Carolina taxes?

Fair Oaks subdivision is just around the bend from Carowinds Amusement Park, Rivergate Shopping Center, and easy access to I-77 and I-485.

Baxter Village, Anne Springs Close Greenway, Tangier Premier Outlets, Charlotte-Douglas International Airport, Charlotte cultural and sporting events, and countless other attractions are all within a fifteen to thirty minute drive.

Grappone Real Estate with Allen Tate Realtors is holding an open house at 507 Fair Oaks Drive in Fort Mill, South Carolina on Saturday, April 2, 2016 from 1:00 until 3:00 PM.

I'd love to see you in Fort Mill this weekend!

About the Author:

Jimmy Grappone is a Realtor® living in the Charlotte area for nearly a decade. 

His hobbies include fishing, playing golf, watching football, and exploring the Carolinas.

Jimmy is a licensed Realtor® with Allen Tate Company in North Carolina and South Carolina. 

He is a member of a nationwide and international referral network of the world's best real estate agents, "Leading Real Estate Companies of the World."

Jimmy is passionate about "Making Home Happen" for all of his clients, family and friends!

Contact the Author:

Facebook.com/JimmyGrapponeRealtor

Twitter & IG: @jimmygrappone

Online: www.jimmygrappone.com & www.itsjimmyon.com

Email:  Jimmy.Grappone@AllenTate.com

Phone:  980-298-9385

Spring Cleaning Checklist: Preparing Your Home To Sell In A Hot Market

Spring in the Carolinas is my absolute favorite time of the year!  

Temperatures are rising, flowers are in bloom, and there’s just a little bit of pollen in the air.

Spring is when we dust off our golf clubs, take our bikes out of storage, and begin spending a lot more time outside.   This is also the perfect time of year for your home’s annual “Spring Cleaning.”

What are you doing this year to prepare your home for the Spring season?  

If you are prepping your home to sell, here are five activities you should do to make your home more presentable this Spring.

1. Pressure wash / Paint your home.  To sell a house for the best possible price, one of the most important things is having great curb appeal and having a clean exterior with fresh paint will help you maximize curb appeal.  

   
   

2. Clean and Seal Your Windows.  Dirty windows are a deterrent to potential buyers and they raise the question about broken thermal seals.  Clean your windows and repair any broken seals and woods rot around your windows.

   
   

3. Service your HVAC system.  Summer is just around the corner and buyers want confidence they won’t need to call the AC repair man on the first day of summer.  If you have an older unit, get it serviced and pay for a 1-year service warranty agreement to give home buyers peace of mind and confidence in your house.

   
   

4. Hire a lawn service.  If you don’t have a green thumb, you’re probably not going to become an expert landscaper overnight.  Hire a lawn service to make your grass green and to keep it neatly trimmed.  Planting colorful flowers in front of your house can also enhance curb appeal.

   
   

5. Donate to Goodwill.  Or in other words, “de-clutter.”  And that doesn’t mean shoving everything into the garage, because people want to see that, too.  If you find that you have an abundance of personal items that won’t fit neatly into boxes stacked against one garage wall, you may consider a short-term storage facility to place your items before your next move.

Now that your home is in selling condition, all you need to do is consult with a local Realtor to help you correctly position it in the market and promote it to the public and the real estate community to ensure a timely sale for the best price.

About the Author:

Jimmy Grappone is a Realtor® living in the Charlotte area for nearly a decade. 

His hobbies include fishing, playing golf, watching football, and exploring the Carolinas.

Jimmy is a licensed Realtor® with Allen Tate Company in North Carolina and South Carolina. 

He is a member of a nationwide and international referral network of the world's best real estate agents, "Leading Real Estate Companies of the World."

Jimmy is passionate about "Making Home Happen" for all of his clients, family and friends!

Contact the Author:

Facebook.com/JimmyGrapponeRealtor

Twitter & IG: @jimmygrappone

Online: www.jimmygrappone.com & www.itsjimmyon.com

Email:  Jimmy.Grappone@AllenTate.com

Phone:  980-298-9385

Charlotte Home in Dilworth Neighborhood Sells In 3.5 Days (Video)

The Spring real estate market has arrived in Charlotte, and homes that are well-priced, well-staged, updated and in good showing condition are selling quickly.

For example, the townhouse at 2707 Dilworth Heights Lane in Charlotte's Dilworth neighborhood was listed for sale on Saturday, the sellers received an offer on Monday, and they were under contract by Tuesday.  

This listing actually generated nine showings in just four days on the market.

Join me for a walking video tour of 2707 Dilworth Heights Lane

Dilworth is among Charlotte's most popular areas due to its central location between Uptown, South End, and the Southpark areas.  

The Dilworth neighborhood is also the location of several of Charlotte's oldest Live Oak trees and many of its stateliest homes.

Popular restaurants and bars on East Boulevard, including 300 East, Bakersfield East Blvd, and Lebowski's Neighborhood Grill are within easy walking distance of Dilworth Heights.  Freedom Park is just a five to ten minute bicycle ride away.  Uptown Charlotte and Southpark are five to ten minute drives away.

Dilworth is popular among young professionals seeking proximity to Uptown offices and nightlife without living in the heart of the city or in busier, trendier neighborhoods like South End or the Arts District.  It is also a relatively flat area of town, which many runners enjoy.

Empty nesters flock to the area for the convenience and culture of urban living after raising children in more suburban settings around town.

Dilworth is a favorite destination area for residents of Greater Charlotte who come to eat at great restaurants like Fran's Filling Station, Fiamma (Italian) Restaurant, and Ru San's.

If you would like to learn more about Dilworth or any of Charlotte's many neighborhoods and surrounding small towns, please contact the author.  

About the Author:

Jimmy Grappone is a Realtor® living in the Charlotte area for nearly a decade. 

His hobbies include fishing, playing golf, watching football, and exploring the Carolinas.

Jimmy is a licensed Realtor® with Allen Tate Company in North Carolina and South Carolina. 

He is a member of a nationwide and international referral network of the world's best real estate agents, "Leading Real Estate Companies of the World."

Jimmy is passionate about "Making Home Happen" for all of his clients, family and friends!

Contact the Author:

Facebook.com/JimmyGrapponeRealtor

Twitter & IG: @jimmygrappone

Online: www.jimmygrappone.com & www.itsjimmyon.com

Email:  Jimmy.Grappone@AllenTate.com

Phone:  980-298-9385