Fore Properties » North Carolina Real Estate http://www.foreproperties.com Pinehurst Southern Pines Raleigh Cary NC Real Estate for Sale Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:40:32 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Real Estate – Fighting for a Buyer http://www.foreproperties.com/1351/real-estate-fighting-for-a-buyer/ http://www.foreproperties.com/1351/real-estate-fighting-for-a-buyer/#comments Mon, 21 Nov 2011 19:24:25 +0000 admin http://www.foreproperties.com/?p=1351 It’s always frustrating, if not maddening, when the appraisal comes in low on a sale of a home. Buying a home is very emotional for both buyers and sellers, and the last thing anyone wants is some appraiser telling the parties involved that the home isn’t worth what they agreed upon. Personally, I don’t know of any appraiser who likes coming in low on the sale of a home; frankly it’s a major headache. If there is a true arm’s length purchase agreement between a willing and knowledgeable buyer, and a willing and knowledgeable seller – that is the very definition of market value!

The challenge comes when buyers want to use someone else’s money for their purchase, the banks. Appraisers don’t make the market; they interpret it, and give their opinion of value based on that interpretation. But, any interpretation or opinion of value also has to follow standards set by: USPAP, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, HUD (FHA), investor guidelines (Wells Fargo, B of A, Flagstar, etc.), and the originating lenders guidelines. Then appraisers have to meet all of those guidelines, using a reduced number of available comparable sales.

What we have now is banks wanting appraisals with perfect comparable sales. They are also enforcing the strictest lending and appraisal guidelines in history. Add to that the fact that there are less comparable sales than normal, and buyers (and sellers) are at the mercy of the current “comparables.” It doesn’t necessarily mean that the home’s value is absolute, it just means that buyers can only borrow against what an appraiser can prove on paper. And, without a loan, there’s no sale. If a home is unique, it may be more difficult to find quality comps. In that case, the home may appraise below the contract price. Buyers are also learning that just because the appraisal is below the contract price, it does not automatically mean the price they agreed to pay isn’t fair. There are so many “it depends” situations in selling a home today, a good Realtor® can make the difference between simply getting frustrated with the process or getting your home sold.

For a seller, the best thing to do is to have an appraisal done first (and a home inspection). The most knowledgeable Realtors® will tell you that having an appraisal done, prior to listing your property, is just a necessary ingredient in today’s real estate process. If you really want to sell your home in this highly competitive market, you have to know upfront what a typical buyer may be able to borrow on your home. Pricing and condition are both critical to attract a buyer in this market. Real estate has always had cycles of buyer’s and seller’s markets. Today, it is a buyer’s market if there ever was one. They want it all, and they want it at a bargain price.

Right now, in most markets, the reality is there are more sellers than buyers. Sellers have set a realistic price to begin with, and find a Realtor® who understands what it takes to get a home sold in today’s marketplace. Sellers need to think like buyers. Have a pre-listing appraisal, look at the current competition, and price your home to move to the head of the class. You only get one shot at a first impression. No price reduction later ever has the same effect. If you want to sell your home today, you have to come armed with the ammunition to win the battle for buyers. By Michael Bolton & Hamp Thomas – Carolina Appraisers – Southern Pines, N.C. housingtechnologies@gmail.com.

]]> http://www.foreproperties.com/1351/real-estate-fighting-for-a-buyer/feed/ 0 The new Offer to Purchase and Contract in North Carolina – Jan. 8th, 2011 http://www.foreproperties.com/1014/the-new-offer-to-purchase-and-contract-in-north-carolina-jan-8th-2011/ http://www.foreproperties.com/1014/the-new-offer-to-purchase-and-contract-in-north-carolina-jan-8th-2011/#comments Sat, 08 Jan 2011 19:17:34 +0000 admin http://www.foreproperties.com/?p=1014 Bill Gallagher, owner/head instructor of the Superior School of Real Estate is joined by Keller Williams broker, Shannon Stites, Pinehurst-Southern Pines Area Assoc.of Realtors EVP, Paula Nash, & host Bill Sahadi of Fore Properties to engage in a round table discussion of the important changes in the N.C. Offer to Purchase & Contract and associated documents that will be of immediate interest to buyers and sellers of property in Moore County.

]]> http://www.foreproperties.com/1014/the-new-offer-to-purchase-and-contract-in-north-carolina-jan-8th-2011/feed/ 0 The New North Carolina Offer to Purchase Contract Reviewed http://www.foreproperties.com/992/the-new-north-carolina-offer-to-purchase-contract-reviewed/ http://www.foreproperties.com/992/the-new-north-carolina-offer-to-purchase-contract-reviewed/#comments Sat, 01 Jan 2011 15:12:31 +0000 admin http://www.foreproperties.com/?p=992 Host Bill Sahadi of Fore Properties is joined by both Cathy Larose, broker/owner of Weichert Realtors Larose & Company and the instructor/owner of the Piedmont Real Estate School and by Stephen Later, the Pinehurst-Southern Pines Association of Realtors attorney from Robbins, May & Rich Attorney at Law of Pinehurst to discuss the new North Carolina Offer to Purchase Contract for 2011 and what the changes mean for buyers, sellers, Realtors, lenders and attorneys.

]]> http://www.foreproperties.com/992/the-new-north-carolina-offer-to-purchase-contract-reviewed/feed/ 0 “All Things Moore County” airs on WEEB 990 AM http://www.foreproperties.com/487/all-things-moore-county-airs-on-weeb-990-am/ http://www.foreproperties.com/487/all-things-moore-county-airs-on-weeb-990-am/#comments Thu, 01 Jul 2010 14:03:44 +0000 admin http://www.foreproperties.com/?p=487 ALL THINGS MOORE COUNTY is a weekly radio show highlighting the many facets of Moore County that include Real Estate, Lifestyles, Community & Neighborhood.

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Originally started in August, 2009, All Things Moore County started out as All Things Real Estate and featured the many facets of the home buying, home selling and home renovating process. ALL THINGS MOORE COUNTY is hosted by Bill Sahadi of Fore Properties Realty Inc. of Southern Pines, a member of the Pinehurst-Southern Pines Association of Realtors. The show will continue to emphasize many of these themes.

General manager and station owner Steve Adams says, “The show will continue to air on Saturday mornings from 10:05 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. and Sunday evenings from 8:05 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Bill does a great job, and the new show will allow Bill to expand the show into new areas that will interest a wider audience and serve the community needs and interest to a greater degree. We have a so many interesting people living here, doing great thing for our community, and this will afford them a forum to inform the public, and inspire others to get involved with the quality of lifestyle we all enjoy here in the Sandhills.”

“Moore County is a great place to live but living in an area is not just made up of the real estate transactions that take place but by the people that make that place such a great place to live. It’s a privilege to live in Moore County and having the ability to conduct a public forum for the residents of Moore County is an honor and a responsibility to insure that good straight information can be discussed for everyone’s benefit that calls Moore County home. I welcome any and all inquiries from our residents pertaining to subjects of interest they would like to hear more about”, adds Bill.

Additional information about the show can be found at:

http://foreproperties.com/radio

http://www.weeb990.com/allthingsmoorecounty.php

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Inquiries may also be sent directly to Bill Sahadi at bsahadi@foreproperties.com.

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]]> http://www.foreproperties.com/487/all-things-moore-county-airs-on-weeb-990-am/feed/ 0 Moore County Home Builders Home & Garden Show at the Carolina Hotel http://www.foreproperties.com/655/moore-county-home-builders-home-garden-show-at-the-carolina-hotel/ http://www.foreproperties.com/655/moore-county-home-builders-home-garden-show-at-the-carolina-hotel/#comments Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:21:29 +0000 admin http://www.foreproperties.com/?p=655 March 6th – Moore County Home Builders Home & Garden Show at the Carolina Hotel
(Bill Sahadi interviews various members and exhibitors live from the Carolina Hotel during the 3 day Home & Garden Show)

]]> http://www.foreproperties.com/655/moore-county-home-builders-home-garden-show-at-the-carolina-hotel/feed/ 0 How To Sell Your Home in Today’s Market http://www.foreproperties.com/649/how-to-sell-your-home-in-todays-market/ http://www.foreproperties.com/649/how-to-sell-your-home-in-todays-market/#comments Sun, 07 Mar 2010 03:34:21 +0000 admin http://www.foreproperties.com/?p=649 Proven tips to increase the odds of getting your house sold in our market are brought to life by Bill Sahadi, CRS & broker/owner of Fore Properties Realty of Southern Pines, N.C.

In addition to actual experiences of other sellers that Bill shares in a free flowing and conversational format, Bill also gives potential sellers an insight into the psychology of today’s buyer as well as the role of a good buyer agent.

This overview gives today’s sellers specific advice and proven methods to enhance their chances of reaching a timely sale on their home.

]]> http://www.foreproperties.com/649/how-to-sell-your-home-in-todays-market/feed/ 0 All Things Real Estate Feb. 13th – Kirk Tours http://www.foreproperties.com/633/all-things-real-estate-feb-13th-kirk-tours/ http://www.foreproperties.com/633/all-things-real-estate-feb-13th-kirk-tours/#comments Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:57:18 +0000 admin http://www.foreproperties.com/?p=633 Feb. 13th – Kirk Tours

Marva Kirk joins us to share the history of Moore County and the many of our “ins and outs” for our new residents.

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From left – Shannon Harris, Victoria Spannaus and Lesa Lindsay.

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]]> http://www.foreproperties.com/500/all-things-real-estate-october-8-2009/feed/ 0 Guests from Village of Pinehurst Planning Department http://www.foreproperties.com/494/guests-from-village-of-pinehurst-planning-department/ http://www.foreproperties.com/494/guests-from-village-of-pinehurst-planning-department/#comments Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:50:57 +0000 admin http://www.foreproperties.com/?p=494 Andy Wilkison, Angel Smith & Bruce Gould from the Planning Dept of the Village of Pinehurst, were last week’s guests on the new radio show, All Things Real Estate, airing every Saturday morning from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. on WEEB 990 A.M.

The weekly show is hosted by Bill Sahadi of Fore Properties and is committed to providing the community with straight talk about our real estate market and will include the market’s area experts discussing all facets of the real estate world in Moore County.

All Things Pinehurst Real Estate

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]]> http://www.foreproperties.com/494/guests-from-village-of-pinehurst-planning-department/feed/ 0 All Things Real Estate on WEEB AM 990 http://www.foreproperties.com/482/all-things-real-estate-on-weeb-am-990/ http://www.foreproperties.com/482/all-things-real-estate-on-weeb-am-990/#comments Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:01:43 +0000 admin http://www.foreproperties.com/?p=482 All Things Real Estate Moore County, NCCatch Bill on All Things Real Estate, Moore County’s real estate forum talk show created to provide our homeowners, home sellers, and home buyers valuable information and tips to maximize their home purchasing, home selling and home enhancing experience. We want to cut through the news, and the misperceptions and serve as a public forum to give each and every listener straight talk and straight information about our most valuable asset.

Join host Bill Sahadi, CRS.  The first show will air on Saturday, Aug. 29th.

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