What Makes Great Real Estate Listings?

Real estate listings can be more than uninspired collections of data outlining the physical characteristics of a residence. They are often the first introduction a potential buyer has to a property: and that property may be the one that winds up becoming an important part of a family’s life together. Whether they are listed online, via brochure or in the local classifieds, great real estate listings are usually a seller’s first – and often only – chance to seize the imagination of potential buyers.

For today’s Charlotte buyers, modern real estate listings are an unmatched time-saver. They bring a plethora of information that’s available 24/7/365. They shortcut the process of finding the right home in the right area at the right price, and they make it easy to find key information that allows comparing otherwise dissimilar offerings. The energy saved can make the difference between settling for an ‘almost’ right property and zeroing in on the perfect choice.

Checking the real estate listings online before actually visiting properties means saving time, effort, and money all at once.  Not only are previews of prices and photos of the houses being offered available online – but also a wealth of information about the area, the local sales statistics, and, for out of town shoppers, an almost limitless depth of neighborhood facts.  Websites like Trulia.com, Realtor.com, Zillow.com are just a few of the many sources of online real estate listings that include an abundance of extra information.

On the other hand, not all sources of online real estate listings are regularly monitored for timeliness or accuracy of information. Veteran househunters are familiar with what happens when less than professional sources result in unreturned email inquiries or unwanted solicitations. Lack of prompt (or even no) response is also more frequently possible when the listing in question deals with a foreclosure or short sale.

Our website offers up-to-the-hour information on the current housing market.  The Charlotte area real estate listings you find there are always accurate and designed to maximize your ease of browsing. If you haven’t visited already, take a few moments to look through our real estate listings, then give me a call to chat about your home search: what you’ve found, and what you’re looking for.  There is, after all, no substitute for local market experience – and the greatest real estate listings are the ones that steer you toward the home and the transaction you’re looking for.

For instance here are some great listings in Cotswold that have just had price reductions.

Showing properties 1 - 5 of 44. See more Cotswold community real estate.
(all data current as of 5/20/2012)

  1. 4 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths
    Lot size: 3,056 sqft
    Listed with CACARTER GROUP LLC
    MLS #: 2066967
    Status: Active
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  2. 3 beds, 2 full baths
    Lot size: 19,166 sqft
    Listed with Realty Alliance LLC
    MLS #: 2026255
    Status: Conditional Continue to Show
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  3. 4 beds, 4 full, 1 part baths
    Lot size: 26,572 sqft
    Listed with Allen Tate Company
    MLS #: 2036920
    Status: Conditional Continue to Show
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  4. 3 beds, 2 full baths
    Lot size: 16,640 sqft
    Listed with Savvy and Company, Ltd
    MLS #: 2017757
    Status: Conditional Continue to Show
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  5. 5 beds, 4 full, 2 part baths
    Lot size: 17,903 sqft
    Listed with HM Properties
    MLS #: 2044122
    Status: Active
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Date last updated: 5/19/12 8:31 PM PDT

The data relating to real estate on this Web site derive in part from the Carolina Multiple Listing Services, Inc. IDX program. Brokers make an effort to deliver accurate information, but buyers should independently verify any information on which they will rely in a transaction. All properties are subject to prior sale, change or withdrawal. Neither Pridemore Properties LLC nor any listing broker shall be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, or misprints, and they shall be held totally harmless from any damages arising from reliance upon this data. This data is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties they may be interested in purchasing. © 2012 Carolina Multiple Listing Services, Inc.

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