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Montgomery, AL Home For Sale: 2651 Clement Curve Montgomery AL

Saturday, January 28, 2017
by The Hat Team

Montgomery, AL Home For Sale:

2651 Clement Curve Montgomery AL

3 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1,402 square feet | Gladlane Estate

Investor special! Property appears to have some structural issues, but is otherwise a nice investment property. Property has recently rented for $850 per month with long term tenants. Nice street!

Marketed by Montgomery AL Realtor Billy Young, Sandra Nickel Hat Team.

 

 

 

 

 

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Montgomery Home For Sale: 1801 Gillespie Drive Montgomery AL 36106

Saturday, January 28, 2017
by The Hat Team

Montgomery, AL Home For Sale

1801 Gillespie Drive Montgomery AL 36106

MLS# 411155

3 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1,640 square feet | Hill Hedge

Investor special...roll up your sleeves and get ready to put some elbow grease into this rehab project. Your results will be pleasing! Great layout, spacious lot with mature trees, on a quiet street. Hardwood floors throughout most of house just need refinishing.

Marketed by Montgomery AL Realtor Billy Young, Sandra Nickel Hat Team!

 

 

 

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What NOT To buy At a Yard Sale

Wednesday, January 25, 2017
by The Hat Team

Yard sales can be a lot of fun and most folks love it when they get a good deal on something, however if you aren’t careful with your purchases at yard sales you may end up with a trunk full of stuff you don’t really want.  Below are a few ideas on what NOT to buy at the next yard sale you attend. 

  1. Electronics may seem like a good thing to buy at a yard sale because you can typically get a super duper deal on them.  There typically is a reason why things are so cheap at yard sales and the reason might just be that the electronic in no longer in working condition.  It is a good idea if you do decide to purchase an electronic at a yard sale that you test it out before you leave the sale.  Many times the owners of the product will be happy to allow you to plug it in to see if it works.  If the owners of the electronic at the yard sale are not quite so accommodating, it’s best to just leave the electronic there and purchase it new at the store. 
  2. Another thing you may not want to purchase at a yard sale  are things for your baby such as car seats and cribs.  Many times these types of items have been recalled and since there is no way of knowing which ones may or may not be on the recall list, purchasing new is always the best way to go. 
  3. Yet another item you may not want to purchase at your local yard sale is make-up.  While we all love to get a good deal on some make up, think about where that makeup may or may not have been.  Most times you don’t personally know the folks having the yard sale where you are purchasing your items and therefore you don’t know how clean they are.  It is best if you want to buy used make-up that you purchase it from a close relative or friend. 

These are just a few ideas of some things that you may not want to purchase during your next yard sale adventure.  Some things are just better bought fresh from the store even if you have to pay three prices for them.  

Courtesy of Montgomery AL Real Estate Expert Sandra Nickel.   

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Montgomery AL Home For Sale: 2414 Belcher Drive Montgomery Al 36111

Friday, January 13, 2017
by The Hat Team

 

Montgomery AL Home For Sale:

2414 BELCHER DRIVE, MONTGOMERY, AL 36111 

MLS# 410640

4 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms | 2,459 square feet | McGehee Estates

Spacious family home situated on a large lot in McGehee Estates! Kitchen has been updated with granite counter tops and tiled floor throughout living room, dining room, family room and hallway. Large bedrooms with ample closet space, huge deck overlooking back yard. Double carport and laundry room with additional storage room. House has foundation issues, structural report in MLS and estimate available upon request.

Marketed by Montgomery AL Realtor Lauren Layfield, Sandra Nickel Hat Team.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Real Estate Listing Photo Mistakes

Wednesday, January 11, 2017
by The Hat Team

There are many kinds of real estate listing photo mistakes that can be made when listing your home for sale.  Realtors know these mistakes and will do their part to make sure these types of photos do not end up in the advertisement of your house, however if you are going it alone doing a for sale by owner you will need to learn these and avoid them at all costs.  Below are some real estate listing photo mistakes that you need to be aware of so that you don’t make them.

  1.  One of the worst things you can do when listing your house is to show pictures of each room’s corners.  We all remember children having to be put in the corner in the olden days of school and therefore the corner is not a very friendly spot to show when listing your house pictures as it may have some negative connotations associated with it.   If you want to show how big a room is, be sure to include at least two corners of the room in the picture, not just one corner. 
  2. It is best to not take pictures of the outside of your house at night if you want to use it as a listing photo. The best time of day to take a photo of your home for a listing photo is when the sun is shining brightly and the entire house looks nice and inviting. 
  3. Taking a photo of your home with a distorted lens to try to make the room look bigger is an old trick that needs to stop. Everyone knows that the picture is distorted and that the room is not as big as you are trying to make it seem.  Do your best to make the photos give a clear representation of what the room actually looks like so that folks are not disappointed when they come for a tour. 
  4. Make sure when taking a picture of a particular room in your house that you don’t show more of the ceiling fan than the room itself.  These types of pictures can look very dated and make your home look less than stellar. 

If you do your best to avoid these common listing photo mistakes you will be well on your way to making the best impression of your home with photos.  When you make a good impression with photos, you are more likely to get a bit of interest in your home that may even turn into an offer! 

Courtesy of Montgomery AL Real Estate Expert Sandra Nickel.   

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Midtown Montgomery AL Real Estate For Sale: 321 Nottingham Road Montgomery AL 36109

Monday, January 9, 2017
by The Hat Team

 

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Mid-Century Modern Home For Sale In Montgomery

321 Nottingham Road - MLS# 410015

3 bedrooms | 1 full bath | 1 half bath | 1,426 square feet

Cute Mid-century modern in Sherwood, which is known as Forest Hills. Build your equity with payments less than rent! Built as a 3 bedroom, 1 bath, but a nice den and all important 1/2 bath have been added. Home comes with a refrigerator, washer, and dryer. Metal roof will last for years and years. Patio off den to relax and a nice carport to keep your car covered. Eating area in kitchen open to living room. One bedroom needs flooring replaced. Home sold "as is" but not in bad shape. With a little updating you can watch your investment grow. 

Marketed by Montgomery AL Realtor Frank Powell, Sandra Nickel Hat Team!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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How to Choose the Best Offer When You Have Multiple Offers

Wednesday, January 4, 2017
by The Hat Team

These days’ houses are selling like hot cakes!  If you have ever thought about selling your house, now is the time to do so!  The only “issue” you are likely to run into is that you may end up with multiple offers.  While multiple offers may be a good thing, you still should know how to choose the best offer  in the event this happens to you. Below you will find a few ideas on how to best handle this particular situation. 

  1.  Finding out which of the potential buyers have the best financing available to them is a great way to help you choose which offer you would be best to go with.  If you pick someone who hasn’t got the financial side of it all worked out for themselves you will likely end up spending more time than you would like getting all the kinks worked out.  Choosing someone who has a reputable lender on the other hand and has already been pre approved will make the transactions go nice and smoothly for all involved.   
  2. Another way to choose the best offer  when you have multiple offers is if the closing date is good for you.  You may have one person that wants to buy your home that has to wait on their home to sell first while another person is ready to go right away.  If you want to and are ready to move out quickly you may want to go with the latter however if you are not quite ready to move that fast you may want to go with the folks that need to wait a while.  Choose the offer that best suits your own personal needs.
  3. Yet another way to choose the best offer on your house when you have been given multiple offers is to make a checklist of the pros and cons of each offer.  This will make sorting out the details a bit easier for you. 
  4. Be sure that you have peace about each offer and if you don’t feel a peace about a certain offer, take that one off the list of who to choose from. 

It is a good idea to go through all scenarios that may arise with each offer that is given before deciding which one to go with.  Once you choose the right offer, you can look forward to moving into a new chapter of your life! 

Courtesy of Montgomery AL Real Estate Expert Sandra Nickel.   

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A Few Things to Consider Before Purchasing a Condo

Wednesday, December 14, 2016
by The Hat Team

If owning your own home isn’t on your agenda and you would rather purchase a condo or townhome to make things a bit easier on yourself, you are not alone.  There are several things however that you should consider and think about before purchasing a condo and a few of those things are listed below. 

  1. One thing to consider when purchasing a condo   is who the manager is.  If you have a manager that is easy to deal with then you shouldn’t have any issues, but if you have a manager that doesn’t see eye to eye with you on things you may find yourself wishing you never would have purchased a condo. 
  2. There are fees associated with owning a condo.  You should definitely check into the fees associated with your particular condo before purchasing it.  These fees can range anywhere from $200 to $400 per month or year depending on how upscale the condo is you want to purchase. 
  3. Looking at the condo financial statements is a great way to see if you really want to purchase a condo or not.  For example if the condos financial statements do not include paying for repairs on a broken street light, you may end up seeing the repair costs tagged on to your bill.  Taking these types of things into consideration could sway your decision one way or the other regarding purchasing.  If you find that repairs on such things are not included in a particular condos financial statements you may want to search for a condo that does cover them. 
  4. Knowing the rules of condo living can make or break your decision of purchasing as well.  Some condos don’t allow holiday decorations while others just tell you where to park.  It’s up to you to decide what is most important to you and what rules simply do not matter that much, however knowing the rules is imperative. 
  5. Checking out the condos liability insurance to make sure there are no pending lawsuits against it is also a good idea. 

These things to consider before purchasing a condo are just the tip of the ice berg.  Do your due diligence, ask questions and find out all there is to know about condo living  before sinking your money into a one you are not happy with. If you do all of this and you are satisfied, you will likely enjoy condo living and all it has to offer.  

Courtesy of Montgomery AL Real Estate Expert Sandra Nickel.   

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Montgomery AL Real Estate For Sale: 4530 Shamrock Court Montgomery AL 36106

Tuesday, November 29, 2016
by The Hat Team

Montgomery AL Real Estate For Sale:

 
MLS#409639
 

Pristine home situated on a quiet cul-de-sac in Green Acres. Move in ready with new carpet and fresh paint. Lots of living space with living room, family room/den and a huge bonus room addition. Bedrooms are spacious and bathrooms have new vinyl tile floors. Lovely covered patio perfect for relaxing and good size back yard with two storage sheds. Home has been very well cared for, check it out today!

 
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Montgomery AL Home for Sale:3225 Audubon Road Montgomery AL 36106

Tuesday, November 8, 2016
by The Hat Team

Montgomery AL Home for Sale

MLS#43320
$449,000
 

Welcome to Petite Provence, a 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath hidden oasis in the heart of historic Cloverdale-Idlewild. Built in 1965 by noted Montgomery architect John Shaffer for his family, this exquisite home incorporates reclaimed elements from some of Montgomery's grandest historic homes including rustic wide-plank heart pine floors, patinated copper shingle roof and antique beams. Now offered by the second owners who completed a thoughtful renovation designed by McAlpine architect Lida Cunningham Sease and using the highest quality materials, this home is one of the most unique properties in Montgomery. Situated on a private keyhole lot with nearly an acre of beautifully landscaped land full of lush mature foliage and flocks of beautiful song birds, one feels as if they are deep in the quiet country but with the convenience of Cloverdale's trendy shops, restaurants, playhouse and movie theatre just a short walk away. The ground floor of the 1.5 story main home features a large en-suite master bedroom with walk-in closet; a powder room with antique garden wall sink; formal living room with fireplace; formal dining room with murals depicting the grounds hand painted by local artists; a cozy bookcase lined library with fireplace; large, bright eat-in kitchen and charming screened porch. The second story includes two large bedrooms, a luxurious chromotherapy and sound soaking tub room and an additional full bath. The attached sunlit guest house boasts a bedroom, full bath, kitchen and large living area complete with fireplace and beautiful mural by local McAlpine architect and artist David Braly. Do schedule your appointment to experience this retreat-like home today, you will be enchanted!

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