Real Estate Appraisal Types Popular in WNC In Western North Carolina, no two properties are quite alike. Even if you had the same square footage for a mountain ridge home, a downtown condo, and a streamside cabin, they would all be valued very differently. That’s where real estate appraisals come in. Let’s start here: What is a home appraisal… and why does it matter? A home appraisal is Continue Reading
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Is It Hard to Sell a House in the Winter? 4 Reasons WNC Sellers Shouldn’t Wait for Spring
In the Asheville real estate market, spring and summer are known as prime selling seasons for homes. But winter should not be overlooked. For sellers, winter offers a unique opportunity to sell your home while competition is low and there are still buyers in the market. We know you might be asking, “Is it hard to sell a house in the winter?” From our decades of experience, we’ve found winter Continue Reading
Selling Land in NC? 7 Steps for Preparing Your Property
If you’ve got land here in the mountains that you’re ready to sell, there are a few key steps that can help you attract the right buyers, sell faster, and avoid surprises down the road. At Freestone Properties, we’ve helped hundreds of clients sell land across Buncombe, Henderson, Madison, and surrounding counties. From steep mountain plots to family farms and tucked-away lots, we’ve seen Continue Reading
Asheville Real Estate Comps – How Much is My Asheville House Worth?
When selling a home in Asheville, NC, it’s important to pick a price that makes sense for your specific area. Finding your property’s place in the competitive Asheville market can be tough, as you want to attract buyers without undercutting your home’s value, and it’s crucial to price your home competitively in order to stand out in a sea of hot properties. Working with an experienced real estate Continue Reading
Asheville Real Estate Photography
One of our favorite parts of marketing real estate listings is the photography! Real estate photos are crucial to the marketing process, and a true professional can take advantage of a home’s lighting to make its features appeal to buyers. If you’re preparing to sell your home, we can present your property to the market with the help of our incredible Asheville-based real estate photographers. Our Continue Reading
Your Guide to Capital Gains Tax in North Carolina
If you’re preparing to sell your home in Western North Carolina, you may be wondering whether you’ll be subject to capital gains taxes on the sale of your property. You might be thinking, “What exactly does this tax apply to, and how do I avoid paying capital gains taxes?” We’re here to help. Keep reading to learn more about the federal capital gains tax on real estate, what taxes you can expect Continue Reading
Selling a House in Asheville, NC: A Step-by-Step Guide
Most homeowners put their homes on the market with the hope or expectation that it will sell quickly. Just how fast your home will sell will depend on several factors, including what you do to prepare your home for the market, how your home is priced, and what is done to market your home to buyers. And as a general rule, homes that sell fast typically sell for a higher percentage of list price. Continue Reading
For Sale By Owner Pros and Cons in NC – Your Guide to Understanding FSBO
Selling a home can be a stressful process, and it's important to know how to navigate the process from start to finish. There are often hurdles involved with a real estate transaction, and it takes experience to know how to overcome them. If you're considering selling your home yourself, here are some things to think about before you make that decision. While the traditional approach to selling Continue Reading
How to Market & Sell Vacant Mountain Land for Sale in NC
Looking to sell vacant land in the mountains of Western North Carolina, but don’t know where to start? We get it - selling land isn’t the same as selling a home, so you might be confused as to what steps to take. That’s where the team at Freestone Properties comes in. As WNC locals, we’re very familiar with the area, and we have a wide variety of active land listings at all times. We’ve helped Continue Reading
4 Tips for Selling a Second Home in Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, North Carolina is a popular vacation spot for visitors from across the United States (and around the world) - so much so that many people decide to purchase a second home here in the mountains. If you have enjoyed your vacation home in the Asheville area and now need to part ways with the property, we’re here to help. Selling a home is a complicated process in general, and selling a Continue Reading
