Broughton Agency

05/24/2018

Want to be the first to know? Find out what's selling in your neighborhood!

Complimentary Property Value Estimates MLS Home Market Check Reports by HomeInsight

04/30/2018

These are all great tips on putting your best offer forward in this market. Most sellers, however, want buyers to "put their money where their mouth is." In other words...offer more $$.

Fighting multiple offers on a home can be a nightmare for buyers: It basically means that you've found your dream home, but everyone else also wants it.

04/14/2018

"It's like the Hunger Games out there." Yep!! Indeed it is Brittani!

As mentioned in the article, writing a letter to the buyer is a very useful tactic! I've used them with my buyers and they work.

The Triangle's real estate market is hot, and now there's a new kind of buyer entering the picture - millennials.

04/14/2018

Well this would certainly free up more time on the weekends! Thoughts?

If you're fed up with taking care of your yard, consider a different tack: low-maintenance landscaping that still looks stunning—and saves money.

12/11/2017

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In a surprise move in the December 5th City Council Session, Mayor Nancy McFarlane’s committee assignments were overridden by her fellow Council members. The vote passed due to a technicality when …

12/04/2017

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09/26/2017

PSI: Everyone needs to be aware of a scam going on in real estate. It's easy to prevent the problem. However, if precautions aren't taken, it can be devastating. As an agent, security of your personal information is VERY important to me. I've heard of multiple cases of this happening to home buyers AND sellers where money wires to/from the closing attorney are swiped by scammers, taking THOUSANDS of your dollars. PLEASE watch and learn the precautions.

In this age of technology, making it easier for us to do more, faster...it's also helping the scammer. BEFORE you ever send wiring instructions, PLEASE do so over the phone or in person--NEVER by email! The solution is easy--just pick up the phone or make a face to face appointment. We all work so hard for our money, but we also have to protect it.

I listened about a case in my continuing education class where a seller and his agent were in Starbucks. They sent an email over the Starbucks WIFI (first mistake) to the closing attorney with the seller's wiring instructions (second mistake) so the attorney could wire the seller's proceeds from closing to his bank account. This happens all the time. A nearby scammer interceded the email chain BEFORE the email reached the attorney, changed out the wiring routing numbers to HIS bank account and forwarded the email onward to the attorney, all looking as it came from the agent/seller. A day or two after closing the attorney gets a call from the seller, "Mr. Attorney, where's my closing proceeds?" The attorney was able to provide and verify the time stamped wire transaction to the account numbers sent to him via email. After research, the seller's numbers and the wiring instructions the email contained, of course did not match up. By this time, the wire had been completed and the scammer made out with over $100k. It can happen to anyone, but taking precautions will save you SO MUCH heartache!

Please pass this along!

Over the course of seven years, a local couple saved tens of thousands of dollars for a down payment on their first home -- then, scammers took their money.

09/21/2017

We can all appreciate a Tax Deduction! Find out how with your house!

Did you make home improvements in 2016? Then you might be eligible for a whole slew of home improvement tax deductions.

09/02/2017

Everybody loves a great outdoor living space! It can be easier than you think! This is a great way to take your spaces from drab to fab and attract more buyers...or love your own space even more!

An expensive-looking outdoor space doesn't have to mean infinity pools and marble statues. Follow these tips to create a luxurious resort vibe on a budget.

08/25/2017

On the fence about selling your house? Take a look and let's have a conversation!

What happens when selling your home? Will you have seller's remorse? Read this if you're thinking of saying goodbye to a house.

08/25/2017

12/16/2014

Fantastic cost saving tips to boost your curb appeal instantly!!

A nice little roundup of cheap and easy curb appeal ideas for your home with lots of before and after photos! Whether you have a small home, ranch style home, split level home, or anything in between, you're sure to find something that will make it stand out from the rest!