Do it Yourself or Call a Realtor®? Take our quiz.
In this big world of do-it-yourself projects, you can accomplish almost anything with time, imagination and a good tutorial video. From milk carton herb gardens to repairing a leaky sink, it’s all you.
But buying and selling a home is another matter. For one of life’s biggest purchases, enlisting the help of a Realtor® means having a professional by your side every step of the way. Realtors® are experienced and ready to make your real estate experience a good one. After all, Realtors® Make It Right!
Still not convinced? Take our DIY or Call a Realtor® quiz.
Q. You want to know how much your home is worth.
A. Call a Realtor®. Pricing your home correctly could be the difference between a successful sale and a frustrating wait. Your Realtor® will perform a Comparable Market Analysis (CMA) to help you determine the best price for your home. They are area experts, know the latest market trends and want you to get the most value out of your home.
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Q: You need to hang a picture in your bedroom.
A: DIY. All you need is a hammer, a few nails and a helpful friend with good hand-eye coordination directing you left, right, up, more up, too far up…perfect.
Q. You want your house in top condition to sell.
A. Call a Realtor®. We know you have logged hundreds of hours watching HGTV, but a Realtor® can guide you through which projects and repairs can help you get top dollar for your home and which plans you should save for your next abode. They know what buyers are looking for and can help set your home apart!
.@jillianharris @ToddTalbot from HGTV’s LOVE IT OR LIST IT, TOO will be @ShopStonebriar on Sat, Dec. 12 from 1-4PM. pic.twitter.com/aUhy4GIEsg
— ✨Cynthia Smoot (@ohsocynthia) December 4, 2015
Q. You found a great parking place in South End on a Friday afternoon – only one problem – it requires parallel parking.
A. DIY. Time to parallel park my friend. If the task seems daunting we suggest you phone a friend, Google or ask your car to park itself.
Q. You want to find the right buyer for your home.
A. Call a Realtor®.Your Realtor® has more access and connections than a Carolina Panther in playoff season. He or she networks with buyer’s agents, has access to the MLS database and is ready to show qualified and eager buyers your digs. Realtors® can help separate the lookers from serious buyers.
Charlotte Regional Realtor Association reports strong activity in housing market in June – Charlotte Business Journal http://t.co/IBKvjtaxYD
— LiveUptownNow.com (@LiveUptownNow) July 10, 2015
Q. It is suddenly dark in one area of the house.
A. DIY. Find a light bulb, locate the offending lamp and make jokes that begin with “How many _____.” Extra points if the joke works and someone laughs – you included.
Save the DIY projects for your Pinterest page and call a Realtor® when you are ready to buy or sell a home. Discover all the ways Realtors® Make It Right!
This story was originally published February 21, 2016 at 4:38 PM.