Is There A Conspiracy Against Home Buyers in Charlotte NC?

by: Leigh.BROWN on 2008-05-05 @ 11.31:09 am

If we put any credence to what some buyers think, there might be.

Many folks hear about the great real estate values in the Charlotte NC area. In their minds eye, they are picturing Tara (even though Gone With The Wind was set in Atlanta, some 4 hours south). They see a full front porch, two-story home, on 5 acres, with a basement, a two or three car garage, fully updated, and in the best school district available.

Oh, and they want to pay $150,000 or less for it.

Then, when we cant find it (or anything even closely resembling it), were the bad guys. These buyers ask if were SURE that their dream house isnt out there somewhere (well, maybe in Alabama but I cant verify that rumor). And cant we keep looking, since theyre just positive they saw something like it on the internet?

I promise, there is no conspiracy theory. I am not hiding your perfect house from you. Trust me-if I could find you that perfect house, why would I choose NOT to sell it to you? Realtors who are working as buyer agents only get paid here in North Carolina at closing-after youve located a great house, passed inspections and appraisals, and the loan has been blessed. Until then, were on the hunt. If you go back to elementary logic, it makes no sense that we would be hiding a house from you which you might buy.

I know that you heard about our great values-and yes, when you take into account the positive job creation in Charlotte, the low tax thresholds, the strong public schools, the lovely four-season climate, the low cost of living-we ARE a great value.

Doesnt mean that houses are free, though. The last thing I want to do is break your heart-so when I search and find nothing, then discuss with you where your compromise might lie, dont get angry with me. My job is to find the best house within your budget and to be HONEST with you during the process. Would you rather sit on the sidelines as the market continues to move up, as you search in futility for a house that doesn’t exist?