Shopping Offers WNC

August 24, 2010

I was recently asked the question about shopping offers from another broker so I will quote my Broker In Charge notebook's note on the matter:
One subject that has been unethical for some time but recently ruled illegal is the concept of "shopping the offer(s)". "Shopping the offer" does not refer to disclosing the existence of other offers on a property, but rather, to disclosing to competing parties any or all of the terms of the existing offers. Obviously such a practice would give undue advantage to subsequent offerors and the concept of a "level playing field" has been destroyed. Rule 58A.0115 states that "a broker shall not disclose the price or other material terms contained in a party's offer to purchase, sell...real property to a competing party without the express authority of the offering party."

Just thought of sharing...See you in the woods!
Jackie Cure
Land For Sale

August 7, 2010 Slow Down Look Around

With the end of summer so very near it's hard to believe that our most popular season is just around the corner. For those of you that are new to the area, October 15 is considered to be peak season in Western North Carolina. That is just shy of 2 months from today. Then the leaves are gone and we desperately hope for snow. That is what is best about living in Western North Carolina, we look forward to those silly flakes. We don't dread them.

If you like to ski there are certainly plenty of slopes to be had including Beach, Sugar, Cataloochee and Wolfe Laurel. Ok, I'll stop that snow talk insanity.

Today was a beautiful day in Max Patch and the whole of Fines Creek and Pisgah National Forest. I find myself in awe even thought it's been almost 20 years since I first set foot onto these hills. Clients often ask me if I ever don't see them like I did before. The answer is yes and no. I love these mountains more today then yesterday because they have healed, provided, taught and entertained me for so long that I can't help but love them more.

Welcome to North Carolina
Wave as often as you can
Don't honk the horn too very much
Slow down and look around...especially after a storm
See you in the woods,
Jackie Cure
Land For Sale North Carolina

WNC Factoids...

The Cliffs Community provided us with so much information. Since I am a fact freak I wanted to share some facts they shared with us about Asheville:

One of the "Eight Enriching Towns for Art and Music Lovers" Where to Retire, 2008

One of the "100 Best Palces to live and Launch" CNN Money.com, 2008

#1 in "Top 10 Second Home Investment Markets" MSNMoney.com, 2009

#7 "Smart Places to Live" Kiplinger Personal Finance, 2006

#1 "Top Places to Live" Relocate-America Magazine

"Best Southern Town" Outside Magazine, 2008

#2 of "Top 25 Arts Destinations" American Style, 2007

#13 The Grove Park Inn of the "World's Best Hotel Spas" Travel and Leisure, 2007

I'm exhausted just keeping up. Honeslty you dont' have to memorize all of this. All you have to do is visit one time and then you will know what all these folks have come to know.
If you'd like more information about Asheville and it's surrounding areas please contact info@LandCrazy.com for more.
See you in the woods,
Jackie Cure
Land For Sale
WNC, Asheville, Waynesville, Rutherfordton, Hendersonville, WNC land for sale

My visit to the Cliffs at Walnut Cove Asheville NC

Recently the LandCrazy.com Offices were invited to take a look around at the Cliffs at Walnut Cove. I have to say that although I am more of a remote, farmy kind of girl I was very much impressed with this very evolved development. Yes, it had paved roads and development. I mean, after all that is exactly what it is but something about it caught me off guard. The Wellness Center and the Nature Center and the overall feeling of protections and the outdoors. Wow...Impressive. I am not a golfer so since that is not the itch I want to scratch, golfcourse communities are just part of what we do and what we sell. But what I also loved about the Cliffs is that it is kind enough to cater to the non golfer in the family. The Wellness Center is simply over the top and a place where I would find myself in daily.
The folks at The Cliffs were very informative and generous with their time. They are a proud and knowledgable group and took their time to share with us that which makes them special.
If you'd like to know more about the Cliffs Communities contact us here at LandCrazy.com and let us share our enthusiasm for The Cliffs with you.

Info@LandCrazy.com 888-203-2333

PS...Ask us how your land purchase will contribute to BlueRidgeForEver.com Now you can help protect 50,000 acres in Western North Carolina just by becoming a part of the most exclusive gated community in the region.

John Muir

A few minutes ago every tree was excited, bowing to the roaring storm, waving, swirling, tossing their branches in glorious enthusiasm like worship. But though to the outer ear these trees are now silent, their songs never cease.
John Muir

Trees go wandering forth in all directions with every wind, going and coming like ourselves, traveling with us around the sun two million miles a day, and through space heaven knows how fast and far!
John Muir

About pricing...

Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Acreage and Pricing
There is nothing more frustrating than setting a price on a property. In all these years I have never known or met a property owner who agrees with market value. NEVER! Listing price can be a very touchy subject. The number that you put out there is the reality of the market place yet it is never received softly. We always want a bit more than we can have. Property owners are no different. The business of determining property value as a real estate broker is not necesarily my favorite part on the listing check list. But it is the most important. The one that will determine everyones fate.
From a property owner perspective I understand the want and need to push the envelope. From a broker perspective I understand the fine line between true value, under value and simply over pricing. Overpricing seems to be the safest of moves but it turns out that it is the most damaging. There is nothing worse to the market of a property than the cloud of missed market value.
A market like this makes matters even worse because instead of determining how the property has appreciated a broker is determining how bad has depreciation affected the property. In eighteen years I've never seen anything like this but because of the cyclical nature of this business I knew one day I would.
The best bet is always to get an certified appraisor to value your property. For one, the banks that finance the buyer will need one anyway. Then list it at appraised value. Not appraised value plus commission. The comps that have been used had the commission included in the list and sale price already. No sense in adding value that is not true.
These are interesting times we are living and market value is elusive at best. In the past the foreclosure comp would be thrown out of the equation. Today the foreclosure comps are the rule and not the exception. What a great time to be a buyer. Really, what a great time.
Jackie Cure
jackie@landcrazy.com
land for sale
asheville land for sale
north carolina land for sale

Fletcher Flyer North Carolina

Riding in the car with the windows down and pointing at everything around me is good but riding my Trek Bicycle in the Fletcher Flyer this year beats so much out of first place. I have ridden multiple days and long distances so the mileage was not threatening. The land, views, farms, barns, houses, birds, roads and all of it was inspiring. My friend Rolando had shared with me how pretty his ride had been last year but nothing compared to the experience of riding it on my bike. Fletcher and Mills River are a very scenic area here in the mountains. To ride it with the wind in my ears was a special kind of Sunday treat for me and my friends.
What I like best about cycling events in North Carolina is that you see all those people who have a love for cycling like I do. Some are more diehard than others but in the end the love of the outdoors and the thrill of cycling is what drove 900 plus participants to the event.
The ride was well organized and supported. The weather participated and the pollen behaved itself. No nose assault on this pretty little Sunday. Thanks Rolando, Jim and Tom for riding it with me. Thanks for laughing when I fell (jk). Thanks for sharing your Sunday and cycling love with me. See you on the next one for sure I will see you on the next Fletcher Flyer.
If you are thinking about relocating to the area you should look into road cycling. It will get you outdoors, burn loads of calories and keep a perma-grin on your sunkissed face. See you out there my friends.
Jackie Cure
Land for sale, Asheville real estate, North Carolina land for sale, Fletcher land for sale, Hendersonville Land for sale. Builders in North Carolina.

Spring and Summer in Asheville North Carolina

The greates part about living and working in North Carolina is that the outdoors are always calling your name. From the live music, to the food festivals to the wooded trails and grassy knolls, you are in endless love.
Pick upf a Laurels of Asheville or a Mountain Xpress and find out what is available to you this month. June is looking like an incredible month to live and play.
See you in the woods
Jackie

Welcome Barbara Sweeney

I met Barbara while looking at a property in Rutherford County, North Carolina and I instantly liked her Broker style. It is educational and instructional. She gaged what I didn't know and gently educated me on the property and the area in general. After that first day I realized that a teacher is a good Broker. Barbara is a gentle heart but driven like no other. When she want to complete a task you better believe it will get fisnished efficiently and to perfection. She has a great eye for detail and will ask the questions that need to be asked.
If you are fortunate enough to find yourself in her hands consider yourself to be GOOD hands. Barbara knows Rutherford County so well she could drive it blind folded. She has loved and lived in the area for many years and finds that every day she falls more and more in love with her zip code.
LandCrazy.com is proud to welcome Barbara Jean Sweeney to our network of Land Specific Broker here in North Carolina. Her intensity and drive are infectious to watch out and know that when you ask her to help you whe will accomplish the task.
You can reach Barbara at Barb@LandCrazy.com or on her cell phone 828-429-6390
Rutherford Land For Sale
Rutherford Farms For Sale
Rutherford Luxury Estates
lots for sale
tracts for sale
Rutherforton
Forest City
Spindale

Welcome Charles Shaver to LandCrazy.com

May 10, 2010 is the day that Charles Shaver joined the LandCrazy.com Land Specific Broker Network here in North Carolina. Charles and his beautiful wife Vanjie live on 30 plus acres in the Morganton area. His pedigry background in land sales is most impressive. Charles is most excited about continuing his work in Burke County, North Carolina.
Charles is not only an experienced land broker but he is a retired State Law Enforcement Officer and a Deputy U.S. Wildlife Officer.
Charles, Vanjie and their daughter Gabriel enjoy living and loving the mountains of North Carolina. His love of nature radiates into his work as well as his personal time. If you want to know about some of the best hikes in the region you should ask him because he not only works in nature he plays in it as well.
Charles, we welcome you to LandCrazy.com, your smile, your experience and your passion for land will be what land owners and buyers will truly appreciate.
See you in the woods,
Jackie Cure
Land for Sale North Carolina
land for sale Morganton
land for sale Burke County
land for sale Asheville