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Contract Pending 711 Larkspur Drive – Country Club North

jumperdj — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 14:34:24 +0000

A 3 Bedroom/2.5 Bath Home in Country Club North

Fayetteville, NC Homes for Sale

Well, you just knew that this home wouldn’t last on the market for long! A few days ago, we put this gorgeous home in Country Club North under contract. And why not, take a look at what I wrote just a couple of weeks ago and see why this is such a wonderful home:

…Country Club North is an executive-style neighborhood located on the north side of town, and it is only a short drive to Fort Bragg. The neighborhood features gently rolling hills, wide streets with bike lanes and gorgeous, mature landscapes.

And, what a dramatic space!

From the soaring ceilings in the foyer and greatroom, the gleaming wood floors, new paint and carpet, cathedral ceiling in the master suite, formal dining room, brand new stainless steel appliances, large eat-in area and the quiet, peaceful back yard, this home is just so impressive.

Can’t you picture how you would decorate or furnish this home?…

The market in Country Club North has been tough over the last year or so, with an average days-on-market of over 100 days. But if a home is marketed properly, priced aggressively and in excellent condition it can sell in a reasonable time frame. We got this one sold in 19 days.

If you need to get your home sold, in Country Club North or any other neighborhood, give us a call. We’ll do everything we can to help you meet your goals.

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When All is Said and Done, Selling Homes is Still about Relationships

jumperdj — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 01:33:12 +0000

Honestly, I have never felt quite this good about not getting a listing…

This is a short post about a home I did NOT list for sale in Country Club North, one of the neighborhoods in Fayetteville, NC in which I specialize. Country Club North is an established neighborhood of executive-style and single family homes in northwest Fayetteville, very near to Fort Bragg and very close to major shopping areas. Country Club North is a great neighborhood, featuring wide streets with bike lanes, gentle, rolling hills and lots of green spaces. Here is a Google map of the neighborhood.

For a few years, I marketed heavily to Country Club North, and had quite a bit of success there selling some wonderful homes. Recently, after a 2-3 year “sabbatical” in my business in which I had two very curly-headed baby girls, I resumed marketing and listing homes in Country Club North. Thankfully, sellers there remembered me, and I’ve been able to list a few homes.

The market in Country Club North has changed dramatically, however. While the homes there are still desirable, they can take some time to sell, with many remaining on the market for over a year. Competition is stiff among the homes for sale in Country Club North; The pricing and condition of the home must be excellent, and the marketing must be top-notch to generate the exposure that will get homes sold more quickly in the neighborhood.

And, I have been able to generate that kind of exposure for the homes I have listed for sale in Country Club North. My marketing is very heavily internet-based, although I also do direct mail marketing. My marketing has been effective–my listings have always sold more quickly than the absorption rates for the neighborhood.

So, toward the end of last week, I got a call from a seller in Country Club North who wanted to put his home on the market. “I’ve seen some of your stuff, and I thought I’d give you a call,” he explained. We made an appointment to meet on Friday evening, during which I would give him a listing presentation so that he could compare my marketing with other agents he was interviewing. I sent off a pre-listing packet to him, and started preparing for my listing presentation.

Unfortunately, trouble arose, and I had to meet to negotiate some repair issues on a listing that was scheduled to close. Of course, the only time that would work for my client and the buyer’s agent was Friday evening. I contacted the seller in Country Club North, explained the situation, and asked if we could reschedule.

“I definitely respect your priorities,” he said, “and would want the same from my agent.” I felt very good when he said that!

But, he had to leave town for a few days, and asked if I would send him some information, so that when we met on his return, he’d already be well-prepared. “I should be able to make a decision”, he said. “Again, I respect your priorities and work ethic.”

I love people who are so positive! They have a way of making you feel good, and professionally, they are a joy to work with. I was excited about the prospects for this listing, and was already formulating my marketing pieces!

Of course, as you’ve already guessed, the other shoe dropped!

Over the course of the weekend, I sent my clients and contacts in Country Club North some information about homes that were for sale in the neighborhood, and about a gorgeous home with a pool that had come back on the market after being under contract. As that particular home was just a few doors down from his, I sent the information to this seller, because the home would be stiff competition for his. I adjusted my listing presentation to account for this home, and asked the seller when we could meet after he got back into town.

Very kindly and professionally, the seller called me one day this week and explained. “You definitely have the best marketing of any agent I’ve interviewed,” he said. “But, we met with an agent and we just really liked her, and so we’ve decided to list our home with her. We feel very comfortable with her.”

That stung a little bit. I’m always a little disappointed when I don’t get a listing (I can be very competitive!) but I had hoped for this one, because I really like this seller! Still, you know, I feel pretty good about NOT getting it, because I know the agent he selected, I know he is in good hands with a capable agent and a company that has an excellent reputation.

I also know if I had been one of the agents he met with, I would have been the one he chose. But he would not have based his decision solely on my gee-whiz listing presentation.

Selling homes (or any other service business) is still about relationships, about connecting and trusting your agent, much more than it is about marketing.

I wish this seller the best in selling his home (and I’ll surely take any buyers I’m working with in that price range to see it); what a generous and kind person he was!

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Priced Reduced – Must Sell Immaculate 4 Bedroom Home in Country Club North, Fayetteville, NC

jumperdj — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:33:27 +0000

Here’s a wonderful opportunity to purchase a gorgeous home in Country Club North for a very reasonable price. The sellers must sell and have just reduced the price to $229,500. That’s a great value!

Country Club North, an established neighborhood of well tended, executive style & single family homes here in Fayetteville, NC. The neighborhood features wide streets–well maintained with bike lanes–gentle hills, & dense green foliage. Country Club North is a peaceful neighborhood, very conveniently located. Here is a Google Map of the location.

I originally wrote a post about this home when I first put it on the market. You will want to read it to see a full description of the home. The only thing that has changed is the price. This is still a home that you will want to see!

Here is a video tour of the home:

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Notice how well maintained the home is, and the elegance of the formal rooms. Also notice how the kitchen is so large and open to the greatroom. That’s a perfect space for having friends and family together during special times like holidays or gatherings.

My favorite scene is the master suite. It is just huge, and it has 3 walk-in closets, a separate 6 foot closet and a linen closet. I also love that all the bedrooms are large and 2 of the other 3 bedrooms also have walk-in closets for storage.

Maybe my next favorite scene is the backyard, with its lush green grass, fencing, and large deck made just for entertaining and relaxing.

Click here to see more photos of this home. For even more information, view the listing on Realtor.com.

This 4 bedroom home is an ideal choice for anyone who wants to be close to post, without long commute times, in an established, but well-tended neighborhood. But now, it can be had for an even better price!

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A Wonderful 4 Bedroom Home for Sale in Country Club North, Fayetteville NC

jumperdj — Wed, 26 May 2010 19:54:26 +0000

What a great home! It is an immaculately maintained, 4 Bedroom/2.5 bath home in Country Club North, an established neighborhood of well tended, executive style & single family homes here in Fayetteville, NC. The neighborhood features wide streets–well maintained with bike lanes–gentle hills, & dense green foliage. Country Club North is a peaceful neighborhood, very conveniently located. Here is a Google Map of the location.

Here is a video tour of the home:

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This wonderful 4 bedroom home fits well in Country Club North. The precision & attention to detail of the owners is evident in the gorgeous green landscaping, edging, mature shrubs & bushes, brick walkways & clean, well maintained vinyl siding and roofing.

Enter into a rather dramatic foyer with staircase & it is evident this is a very well cared for home. It features a formal living room & formal dining room with plenty of natural light. Additionally, it includes a greatroom with gas fireplace and access to the deck. The fireplace has a blower and is a wonderful way to heat these rooms on cool mornings. The greatroom is open to the kitchen, so people can gather, talk, cook, or relax but still be together.

The kitchen is very large, and often becomes the room everyone like to gather in. It includes tons of cabinet space, a full bar/island that seats 4, & a breakfast/eat-in area that overlooks the backyard. The kitchen is very clean; the appliances were replaced in 2005.

The first floor also includes a full sized laundry room & a half-bath. Laminate flooring is throughout the first floor.

The four bedrooms are all located upstairs, & feature Berber carpet. The master suite is huge! It includes a separate sitting room, space for any sized bedroom furniture, “his-and-hers” walk-in closets (or “hers-and-hers” walk-in closets!), an extra 6 foot closet (for him, no doubt) & a full bath that includes double vanity, jetted garden tub, shower, separate water closet, linen closet & another walk-in closet.

Bedrooms 2 & 3 are on the front side of the house. They include walk-in closets. Bedroom 4 is just as large, & includes a full-sized closet for storage. These 3 bedrooms share a full bath with tub/shower.

The double garage in this home was built with additional space at the front so that it is 5 feet deeper than normal garages. It has 2 garage doors with automatic garage door openers.

The backyard is ideal for relaxing & gathering. The deck is very large & in excellent condition. The yard is well tended, with thick green grass, mature plants, & red brick pavers for walkways. The yard is fully fenced & the fencing is in excellent condition.

Extra features: full sprinkler system; double pane windows with extra tinting and tilt features; landscape lighting, security system with sensors on all doors and windows; heat pump & gas pack replaced in 2005; attic with full flooring for easier storage; & so much more!

Click here to see more photos of this home. For even more information, view the listing on Realtor.com.

This 4 bedroom home is an ideal choice for anyone who wants to be close to post, without long commute times, in an established, but well-tended neighborhood.

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