When you’ve been shopping for real estate in Murphy NC and you’ve found a home you want to buy, having it inspected by a licensed home inspector is one smart move. Regardless of the condition you may think the home is in, an inspector can find issues with a home you never knew existed.

Here are some frequently asked questions I get a lot about home inspections:

1) Do you recommend a home inspection on a new construction home?

Absolutely! Homes are built by humans just like you and I. The fact is, they make mistakes. Although the odds are less for things being wrong, I believe it is still wise to do.

2) Can they check every aspect of the home I’m buying?

No. Although a home inspector checks a very wide array of parts of your home, there are limitations. Termite and septic are two things they are unable to check and are offered by a separate inspection. Also, they can’t see through walls and things of that sort. If you’d like more detail on what they are able to check, I encourage you to contact a reputable inspector.

3) What happens if an issue is found that needs repair?

When an item is found that needs repair, it is completely negotiable between the buyer and seller. Bear in mind that when you pay an inspector to do a full home inspection, there is an obligation to find something wrong with the property. Some items found are silly and some are important. So before you consider asking for a repair, ask yourself a few questions.
-Is this a big deal?
-Is the item doing the job it was intended to do?
-Was that item required as part of the building code when the home was built?

4) What about foreclosures?

You may have noticed that many foreclosures are being sold as is, where is. That does not mean that you cannot have inspection done on the property. In fact, I highly encourage you have foreclosures inspected. It is common that the bank nor the listing real estate agent know much of any use about the property. Because of that situation, it makes an inspection that much more important. What the bank means by as is, where is is they have no intention of doing any repairs to the property when you find something on the home inspection. In some instances, we have been able to successfully negotiate repairs on a foreclosed property. However, that is not the norm. It is a case-by-case basis that we can guide you through if you are purchasing a foreclosure home.

5) What price range can I expect for a normal home inspection?

Home inspections by a licensed home inspector normally cost between $300-500. The cost is normally driven by factors such as size, location, and features of the home.

6) What does a home inspector actually inspect?

As I mentioned above, the home inspector truly checks a wide array of items in a home. To give you a better idea though, here is a laundry list style of things to expect to be checked: the foundation, basement, structure, siding, windows, doors, other exterior elements, roof, plumbing, electrical system, plumbing system, central and other types of heating and air conditioning, walls, ceilings, floors, and major appliances.

If there are other questions you have about a home inspection, tell us! If you’re looking for a good home inspector in Murphy NC we recommend, check out our Gotta Guy List! You can email us, comment on this post, and more! When you are looking to buy a home in Murphy, NC, contact the team that has your best interests in mind! Call The Poltrock Team at REMAX in Murphy Today!

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Now check out this roughly 1,371 square foot, fully furnished ranch styled home on a FULL basement!  It sits on approximately 1.34 acres of land that is private, yet it’s close to town. Located in Marble NC, this home is only moments away from Murphy NC, Andrews NC, the hospital, and more!

Stepping inside the home, you’ll find the living and dining room combo has a vaulted ceiling and wood burning fireplace that really gives it an open and cozy feel.  Sliding glass doors off the living/dining area give you access to your deck for enjoying those summer cookouts and cool fall evenings. The efficient kitchen makes meal preparation effortless.  There’s even a full bathroom right off the kitchen and living area – which is perfect for guests!  

Down the hall is the spacious master suite with its own private bath and cedar lined walk-in closet.  With private access to the deck, you can enjoy the outdoors anytime you wish.  Not only that, the second bedroom is a suite as well! It features its own full bathroom, which makes it convenient for family or that occasional house guest.

This home also has a full basement with a separate entrance. It is perfect for storage or a place to explore your favorite hobby. It also has a two car garage so you can keep your vehicles, tools, and toys safe and out of the weather. In addition to the double basement garage, this home also has a double carport with concrete floor so you’ve got even more space to keep your vehicles safe! And if you wanted, it would be extremely easy to turn this carport into another garage.

This home is a great buy and close to everything, yet private! At this price, act fast because it’s going to be gone!

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If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a home with lots of land, a creek, and a mountain view, look no further – you’ve found it! This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home has a double attached garage – and roughly 13.76 acres! From the home, you have a gorgeous mountain view that you can sit on the deck and enjoy for hours. You also have one nice creek with great water flow and lots of noise! The land has trails throughout so you can truly enjoy all aspect of your property.

Inside the home, you’ll find a roomy kitchen with lots of storage and counter top space. The home has a nice living room, a master suite that boasts its own private bathroom and walk-in closet, and one amazing sunroom! This room lets lots of natural light in and looks out at your mountain view – and its huge! And no matter the weather, you can enjoy the outdoors right from the comfort of your home.

This home is a rare find and you certainly need to see it quick! With this much to offer and at a price that will surprise you, contact us today for more details before it’s gone!

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We found The Poltrock Team in the local newspaper, The Cherokee Scout. Once we noticed them, we kept seeing them everywhere! I asked around and contacted several friends on who they would use to sell their house, and John and Jessica Poltrock’s name kept coming up. Once we hired them to sell our real estate, I was very impressed. They had good attention to detail – and that is very important to us. We appreciated the steady stream of feedback and information so we always knew what was going on. In a down real estate market, that information is critical to understand the status of your sale. And ultimately, they sold it! That’s exactly what we wanted!

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Here’s a spectacular lake front and lake view home right in Bear Paw Resort in Murphy North Carolina. You’re overlooking a long range mountain view and looking over Lake Hiwassee. It’s truly an amazing view that’s unbelievable when you see it firsthand! The land is roughly 1.05 acres and, by the way, is FOUR TIMES the normal sized lot in Bear Paw! It even has frontage right on the lake! Nice!

The home itself has three bedrooms and two and a half baths. There’s even a double garage!  With roughly 2,980 square feet, this home is extremely spacious. It has many excellent features. There’s a nice rock fireplace, large living room with vaulted ceilings, a game room, a kitchen with lots of storage and all the major appliances, and more! The master suite is extraordinary! It’s very big and has double closets, a remarkable bathroom with a large garden tub, double vanities, water closet, and a shower too! The master suite even has its own screened in porch overlooking the amazing lake view. It’s truly stunning! There’s even a pool with the home!!

Not only does this home have a lot to offer, Bear Paw itself offers a lot! You’re just a few moments away from Mountain View Marina that’s located in Bear Paw. You’re also a short walk away from the community pond, pool, basketball court, volley ball court, and so much more. Bear Paw is truly a wonderful place to enjoy!

This stunning home is offered at an extraordinary price so check it out quick! You won’t find a better place at a better price on the lake!

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When folks look at their tax value of their real estate in Cherokee County (which encompasses Murphy NC, Andrews NC, and many others), it looks awfully good – if you sell it for that price, that is! However, there’s a substantial disconnect of what the tax assessed value vs. the price real estate is actually selling for.

When we do a market analysis for a prospective seller on a piece or real estate, we use many different approaches to come to a final valuation to determine what we can expect the home or land to sell for in today’s real estate market. One of many things is the tax assessment value.

We’ve been tracking what homes actually sell for vs. their assessment value. We’ve found that, on average, homes are selling for 70% of their tax value. For example, that means a home with an assessment of $100,000 sells for $70,000, on average. Although it amazes me how accurate this can be in a substantial amount of homes, we still find “outliers” where this doesn’t apply. For example, land can fall way outside these parameters in either direction. One large factor is how long the owner has owned their real estate. I’ve noticed the longer a property is owned, say 30+ years, the values tend to be closer to the market value. There are also other factors as well.

As we speak, Cherokee County is working on the new re-evaluation of all the real estate in the county. This is a massive undertaking! To ensure they are as accurate as possible, they have hired an outside and unbiased appraisal company to help hone the values. The new evaluation is scheduled to become “active” on January 1st, 2012. It’s very likely residents and property owners will be notified of their new evaluation a few months before it becomes active.

Are you thinking, “Sell my house!” or “sell my land!”? Let Murphy’s #1 Real Estate Team help you! We’re always here to help guide you through the entire process. If you’d like to know how we’ve worked for clients like you? Be sure to check out our testimonials. Contact us today!

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Larry and Pat celebrate the closing on their home!

We found The Poltrock Team at REMAX on their website several years ago. Not only did we buy a piece of land from them then, we now bought a home a home too! We simply couldn’t be happier with your professionalism and your immediate friendship. You just have this way of listening to what we we want and then guide us through every step. On a 1-10 scale, you’re 1,000,010 in our book!!!

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The Poltrock Team Sold our House - For FULL PRICE!!

I was looking into buying a piece of property. A local real estate agent here in Murphy NC told me about a parcel and how to get to it. He did not offer to show it or any other property to me. I called REMAX since they were the listing real estate company to find out the price and get more information. A young man named John Poltrock offered to meet me at the lot and show it to me. Because of this helpfulness, I was able to find an even better lot to my liking! I appreciated his help and knowledge in making the purchase. When we put our home up for sale, we knew only one agent we would call to sell it for us. And now, it’s SOLD! We’re getting ready to build our new home on the land we bought and are really excited about it!

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We’ve known John and Jessica Poltrock for many years now. When we first started looking at homes, we were contacting the listing agent of the home just to find out more information about it. In doing that, we got stuck working with a real estate agent we didn’t like. It didn’t end up going anywhere (thankfully!) and we called John and Jessica because they were friends and gave a GREAT!! reputation. Our experience after our call to them was night and day different.

The Poltrock Team stood by us through thick and thin and in all the things we faced in buying our house. After looking at many homes, the one we bought was a foreclosure home. We were on an emotional roller coaster many times, and even through that, they were always very helpful, handy, prompt, and proficient. They gave us all the time, care, concern, and encouragement we needed. I would NOT use any other Realtors than John and Jessica Poltrock and REMAX! I honestly cannot put into words how wonderful our experience was. We look forward to getting our house listed and sold soon so we can move to our new home!

Thank you John and Jessica!

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You’ve just found the best home in Brasstown, NC! This home is a 4 bedroom, 3 bath home on 9.49+/- acres. It’s less than 5 minutes from the world renowned John C. Campbell Folk School and all that Brasstown has to offer!

The land itself is incredibly gentle and allows for you to have a garden, horses, and other animals if you like. If not, it’s your choice! It even has a spring and a small creek on the front of the property that you can enjoy. The screened in porch is the perfect place to sit back and enjoy your property.

The home itself has lots of features to brag about. With roughly 3,225 square feet, there’s a lot to tell about. Hang on because here’s a laundry list of great features: It has a double attached garage, a large, open floor plan, a wood burning stove, rock fireplace chimney, extremely nice kitchen with solid surface tops, master suite is on the main level (which by the way has a walk-in closet, double vanity, and tile floors in the bathroom), great private loft with nice landing area, bamboo hardwood floors, large basement with heated floors, solar hot water system, double pane windows, and so much more! You certainly need to see this home in person to appreciate all it offers!

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