Terry Thompkins Real Estate Tips Blog

TWO-MINUTE DRILL: Timely Tips For Short Notice

Your Home On the Market?
Posted by Terry Thompkins on May 11, 2017 in  House Showing  real estate  staging  wilmington nc real estate
It’s a seller’s worst nightmare…the sink is full of dishes, the baby is crying — and an agent calls: “We’ll be there in two minutes. I have the perfect buyer for your house.” Before that overwhelming feeling of panic sets in, don’t despair! Here’s a quick roundup of easy pick-up tips to get your house in show-time shape in minutes. Have A Game Plan Assign responsibility for each room to a family member.When the “last-minute dash” sta... read more

Location. The most important question every buyer should ask.

Location, Location, Location
Posted by Terry Thompkins on May 01, 2017 in  First Time Homebuyers  Real estate
LOCATION: The Most Important Questions Every Buyer Should Ask   It's a maxim in real estate that the three most crucial factors in selecting a house are "location, location, location." It's also true! No matter how wonderful the house is, the location is key to how well you'll like living in it and how well it sells when you're ready to move on. Before you buy, carefully check the following factors to be sure the house you like is really the one you want to live in. Consider desti... read more

For Sale By Owner? Help Here...

Wilmington NC Real Estate
Posted by Terry Thompkins on May 16, 2017 in  wilmington nc  wilmington nc real estate
NO RISK Real Estate Services!  (No Excuses, Either.) If  you have recently decided to sell your home For Sale By Owner,  it’s exciting, and a bit frightening at the same time, isn’t it?  You clean the house from top to bottom.  Maybe you even repaint some rooms.  Then you place your sign in the yard, perhaps place an ad in the local paper, and plan an open house. I wonder if your decision to sell For Sale By Owner was made due to a bad experience selling... read more