Drive To Learn
Evaluate as you drive though a community. Consider the following questions as a basis for determining your location needs:
Where is the nearest shopping center, bus line, police station and Library?
What schools are available and school district are you in?
What types of homes (single family, apartments, condominiums) are in the neighborhood?
How far apart are the homes?
How far is it to your work?
What community resources are available?
Generally, where are the cars parked (driveways, garages, street)?
Do you notice a lot of noise, traffic or pollution?
Are the homes in good repair and the landscaping well kept?
Finding The Right Home
Keep your eyes open and your notebook in hand as you walk through a potential home. Consider the following questions as a basis for determining your needs as a homeowner:
How long has the home been on the market?
Why is the home being sold?
What is the asking price of the home?
Has the price been lowered?
Is the price comparable to other homes in the neighborhood?
What is the down payment required?
Is the house structurally sound?
Is there room enough for the present and the future?
Do you like the floor plan of the home?
What condition is the yard in?
What improvements must be made?
Will the seller repair or replace any items that need repair or replacement? Think carefully about each house you see and don’t be in a hurry. Your real estate agent can point out the pros and cons of each home from a professional standpoint. Making an offer to buy a home entails many factors. You and your Sales Associate will discuss the following factors prior to putting the offer on the table:
The Carolina Inn – Meadowmont Realty’s preferred hotel
If you buy or sell a home with Meadowmont Realty, you can take advantage of our preferred rate when you book reservations at The Carolina Inn, a historic hotel located in downtown Chapel Hill. Guests are within steps of shopping, art galleries, entertainment and the historic Franklin Street district. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea or dinner at the Inn’s award-winning Crossroads Restaurant.
Reservations may be made through your preferred travel agency or the Carolina Inn’s reservation department at 919.918.2726 or 800.962-8519 and requesting The Meadowmont Realty of Chapel Hill preferred rate. To make reservations online at www.carolinainn.com, type in “CH Meadowmont” in the corporate/promotion code box. You may also use the following link: https://gc.synxis.com/rez.aspx?Hotel=21441&Chain=5156&promo=CH Meadowmont.
Meadowmont Realty is pleased to offer this preferred rate to our clients and trust you and your guests enjoy your stay at the Carolina Inn, where you’ll experience Southern charm, modern amenities, gracious service, and memorable food.
If you buy or sell a home with Meadowmont Realty, you can take advantage of our preferred rate when you book reservations at The Carolina Inn, a historic hotel located in downtown Chapel Hill. Guests are within steps of shopping, art galleries, entertainment and the historic Franklin Street district. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea or dinner at the Inn’s award-winning Crossroads Restaurant.