Hard To Improve On Perfection

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I found out about and decided to work with The Poltrock Team in Murphy NC through their advertising. I was not disappointed as my real estate experience was excellent!  The Poltrock Team always returned my calls and answered any questions I had quickly.

I would absolutely work with The Poltrock Team again and would not change a thing they do.  It’s hard to improve on perfection.

When you’re ready for real estate Perfection, get in touch with Murphy NC Real Estate and let The Poltrock Team take care of the rest!

 

Patrick Younger
Cape Coral, FL

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The Poltrock Team Treats You Like A Friend

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I found out about The Poltrock Team because of Donna.  We have used her before for our Real Estate needs in Murphy NC.  Donna is GREAT!

Our experience was wonderful.  Donna got all our answers and returned our calls very quickly.  We feel that Donna cares for us and she is a great friend.

Looking for a trusted partner like The Poltrock Team? Get in touch today through Murphy NC Real Estate and let us help you find home.

Kevin & Kim Schrum
Murphy, NC
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Cheaply Winterize your House and Save It from Winter Damage of Freezing Pipes, Water Intrusion, and More

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It looks like old man winter is here to stay here in Murphy NC! Freezing temperatures can pose a threat that puts your house in danger of bursting pipes, flooding basements, and very expensive damages. Fortunately, you can take simple precautions to winterize your house that reduces the potential of these hazards to almost nothing. For less than $10 in supplies, you can have peace of mind that your house is safe from winter’s grip.

Here are the tips we recommend:

  • Take garden hoses off your exterior hose bibs. These are notorious to freeze and burst the pipes behind your wall which can be a real nightmare to repair!
  • Turn off the main water main coming in to your house. Usually the valve to do so is located in your crawlspace/basement or at the end of your driveway. They can be a myriad of locations, but this is the most important “to do” in preventing damage. If you have one located OUTSIDE of your house, this is the most important one to turn off.
  • Turn on the hot and cold water on all your faucets and tub/showers. This will drain water pressure off your plumbing system. Leave them open.
  • RV AntifreezePurchase 2-3 gallons of pink RV antifreeze from any auto parts store or big box retailer. Pour 1-2 cups in every sink, tub, and shower so it fills your drain traps. This does double duty – 1) prevents remaining water from freezing. 2) RV antifreeze doesn’t evaporate like water so when you come back to your house, you won’t smell septic/sewer gasses that releases when traps dry out.
  • Flush all your commodes till they can’t flush any more. Pour 2 cups of pink RV antifreeze in the back reservoir tank and 2-3 cups in the toilet bowl of each commode.
  • Leave your heat set on 50-60 degrees. In the event power goes out, this provides a buffer in your house before it drops to below freezing. Also open cabinet doors under sinks to let the warm air get to the pipes.

Slightly more advanced techniques for added security (if you want):

  • Water heaters store a LOT of water and you certainly do not want that to freeze. You either need to leave the power to it on so the water stays hot or drain it. Draining it is more work but ensures it will not freeze and flushes out of any sediment that may have accumulated. Draining requires the water main to be off and a garden hose. FIRST, turn the power to it off at the breaker panel. If you do not, you’ll burn out the elements. SECOND, connect the garden hose to the drain at the bottom of your water heater. You’ll want to run the garden hose outside or to a drain in your sink or tub. To open the valve, you’ll need a flat head screw driver and/or a small wrench. Turn it to the left and open it completely. Make certain a couple faucets are open to allow air to fill the void. When the water finishes draining, close the valve by turning it to the right.
  • Plumbers use air to blow out pipes and get all the water out. You can do this yourself with a compressor and an attachment that can screw on to a shower head or sink. Open faucets etc individually to blow out the water in that line. This is easily done with two people – one to put air in the system and the other to go through the house opening faucets. Be sure to have the air pressure on your compressor turned down to 60-80 lbs.

Want the security of all this without having to do it yourself?

No problem!! Go to our Gotta Guy list of Recommended Contractors, scroll to Plumbers, and call any of them to winterize your house for you. Then, you know it is done right! It generally costs a couple hundred bucks and often the plumber will offer to un-winterize your house at no additional cost.

I will also be writing tips on how to save your well from freezing temperatures and how to un-winterize your house. I hope this helps and keeps your house safe! We’re here for you and your real estate needs, so be certain to contact us or call today!

 Call The Poltrock Team – REMAX of Murphy NC – www.MyMurphy.com–JohnPoltrock@gmail.com – Call us Toll Free at 1-866-Murphy-NC or 1-866-687-7496 – Murphy’s #1 Real Estate Team

Murphy NC’s SOLD Real Estate Market Update for Third Quarter 2014

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Happy Fall from the mountains of Murphy, North Carolina! The leaves are now showing off their brilliant colors and marks an excellent time for folks to come to the mountains, both for leisure and to buy real estate! If you’re not already here and want to enjoy the Fall colors, I recommend you arrive to the mountains soon as the colors look like they will change quite quickly. This would be a great weekend to come! The picture below is one I took Tuesday for you to enjoy 🙂 It’s a panorama, so may want to make your screen as large as possible.

Mountain Picture

SOLD REAL ESTATE UPDATE

So far, this year’s real estate sales have been wonderful and sporadic. We have seen some of the best months we have seen in many years and while some fell to 2011 records. Despite mixed results, this year has continued to show incredible stability in one of the most important parts to sellers – pricing. We have not noticed any major indicators pointing toward lower prices for about a year and a half. On the flip side, we have not noticed any rising prices as of yet either. This is a strong positive considering the rapidly declining prices we have seen in years past. It takes stability first to have rising prices!

RE/MAX Has 44% Market Share in Cherokee County

Here are some useful facts about our current HOUSING market:

  • Both August and September yielded higher monthly volume than the past 5 years
  • Total house sales volume is down 10.3% (2013 sold 321 to end of Q3 and 2013 sold 288)
  • The Absorption Rate of Homes is steadily improving. We’re at a 12.9 month supply of homes – an incredible improvement! In 2008, we had reached an astonishing 54 month supply of homes! The lower this number is, the better for sellers.
  • There are 620 homes currently for sale in Cherokee County.
  • List to Sell Ratio continues to hold steady at 93%. That means sellers take an average of 93% of their asking price. The lowest we saw was 84%. The higher this number is, the better for sellers.
  • An average of 45 homes sold each month in the third quarter! That’s incredibly strong – especially if you look at the attached Monthly Volume, you’ll see what I mean!
  • Days on Market – aka. time for a home to sell – is continuing to improve! Last month it took an average of 188 days to sell a home. 209 days is the annual average which is one full month faster than past!

CLICK HERE to Join our SOLD UPDATE! Here you will see a link to see all the SOLD homes, land, and commercial property. Pictures, prices, sold dates, and more!

Here are some useful facts about our current LAND market:

  • Land sales volumes continue to hold steady – low teens is the average monthly volume consistently and has been for several years now.
  • Large tract acreage prices tends to average $2,000-3,000
  • List to Sell Ratio has averaged 81-85% for this year
  • There is a 73 month supply of land available for sale
  • There are 977 Parcels of land for sale in Cherokee County

The next 45 days on the market are crucial. We’re able to capitalize on some of the busiest time of the year. Make sure you’re prepared for it and making the most of the activity we’re going to have moving forward.

Looking to the future, we can expect sales are going to continue to be great. We’ll see seasonality kick in and sales drop off once we get to about 2 weeks before Christmas. Once that hits, we’ll have a lull of approximately 30 days. We’ll then see buyers begin to come back into the marketplace yielding a great February and March. It’s contrary to many folk’s popular belief, but it is the case. In today’s world of communication, buyers are still able to search and find the property they’ve been dreaming of no matter the weather or time of year. If you’re thinking, “nothing’s going to happen in the winter,” you can be very wrong.

And if you’re a subscriber, you’ll also be able to get our market statistics included! Join on the link above to see Cherokee County’s Market Absorption Report, Average Market Price, Monthly, Volume, and more!

We thank you for the opportunity to serve you and work for you. Any time you need us, we’re no more than a phone call away. Give us a call and let us know what we can do to help! We’re here for you.

Want expert insight into Murphy’s Real Estate Market or thinking of buying or selling? Reach out to Murphy NC Real Estate—we’re here to help you make the most of every season!

Call The Poltrock Team – REMAX of Murphy NC – www.MyMurphy.com – JohnPoltrock@gmail.com – Call us Toll Free at 1-866-Murphy-NC or 1-866-687-7496 – Murphy’s #1 Real Estate Team

John’s Experience Helped Us Get Top Dollar For Our Land in Murphy!

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We found out about The Poltrock Team from a local attorney in Murphy NC.  After meeting with John, we decided to work with The Poltrock Team because of John’s personable attitude.  His experience in Real Estate helped us get top dollar for our lot and a quick sale for our home and land.

The most helpful thing offered by The Poltrock Team was the great communication, even when he was out of town!  We would absolutely work with The Poltrock Team again!

Looking to sell your Land in Murphy with ease and success? Connect with Murphy NC Real Estate and let The Poltrock Team go to work for you!

John & Cindy Beatty (Barbara & Jerry Sr)
Duluth, GA

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Working With Passion, The Poltrock Team Is The BEST Real Estate Team In Murphy NC

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TP PhotoWe found out about The Poltrock Team from previously working with them on a sale.  We decided to work with The Poltrock Team due to John’s out-going personality.  They are the BEST TEAM in town!

John Poltrock is a professional Realtor with a lot of passion and will work to make sure you find the property you want and in the area of Murphy NC you would like to live in.

On the flip side, he is also there to sell your property at a fair market value.  John HAS SOLD TWO HOUSES FOR US in the past five years!  Location, location, location is very important when you buy and also when you sell!  John knows the comps in the area and a realistic price you should list your home/property at.

If you want to work with the BEST Real Estate Team in Murphy NC, contact Murphy NC Real Estate and let The Poltrock Team go to work for you!

I recommend John Poltrock and The Poltrock Team for all your real estate needs!

Bob & Patricia Pound
Parrish, Florida

Call The Poltrock Team – REMAX of Murphy NC – www.MyMurphy.com–JohnPoltrock@gmail.com – Call us Toll Free at 1-866-Murphy-NC or 1-866-687-7496 – Murphy’s #1 Real Estate Team

Working With Passion, The Poltrock Team Is The BEST Team In Town

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We found out about The Poltrock Team from previously working with them on a sale.  We decided to work with the team due to John’s out-going personality.  They are the BEST TEAM in town!

John Poltrock is a professional with a lot of passion and will work to make sure you find the property you want and in the area of Murphy NC you would like to live in.

On the flip side, he is also there to sell your property at a fair market value.  John HAS SOLD TWO PROPERTIES FOR US in the past five years!  Location, location, location is very important when you buy and also when you sell!  John knows the comps in the area and a realistic price you should list your home/property at.

I recommend John Poltrock and The Poltrock Team for all your real estate needs!

When it comes to buying or selling in Murphy NC, trust The Poltrock Team—contact Murphy NC Real Estate and let their expertise work for you!

Bob & Patricia Pound
Parrish, Florida

The Poltrock Team – REMAX of Murphy NC – www.MyMurphy.com–JohnPoltrock@gmail.com – Call us Toll Free at 1-866-Murphy-NC or 1-866-687-7496 – Murphy’s #1 Real Estate Team

Realistic Expectations and Our Murphy NC House SOLD!

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Eric and Linda Johnson at Closing Copy

We needed to sell our house here in Murphy NC and we found out about The Poltrock Team from their billboards and we also had a business card.  We decided to work with The Poltrock Team because John has and excellent reputation getting real estate sold.  John was very positive and helpful and the most helpful thing was his feedback.  We would absolutely work with The Poltrock Team again!

Thank you, John, for all your help!  Even though we sold at a big loss to us, you gave us realistic expectations and got the sale done!!  Thank you!

Need your Murphy NC House SOLD with confidence and care? Trust Murphy NC Real Estate and The Poltrock Team to make it happen!

Linda & Eric Johnson
Sunset Beach, NC

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The Poltrock Team Kept Us Informed AND got our house sold!

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The BocksWe found out about The Poltrock Team through mailings and searches and we decided to work with them because we like the fact they are a team.  Also, the most helpful thing the offered during our real estate transaction was the updates on the market and the emails.

We were very pleased throughout the listing and sale of our property.  (We are licensed agent, too and appreciated John’s professionalism.)

Thank to your team efforts, our home in Five Forks is SOLD!

We appreciate your great attitude and your attention to detail and we would highly recommend you to other friends looking to buy or sell.  In fact, we already have referred another customer to them!

Good luck!  We will talk Real Estate more on our future trips to North Carolina! Thank you again!

When it comes to trusted service and proven results, The Poltrock Team delivers—connect with Murphy NC Real Estate and experience it for yourself!

 

Kevin & Teresa Bock
Sebring, FL

The Poltrock Team – REMAX of Murphy NC – www.MyMurphy.com – JohnPoltrock@gmail.com – Call us Toll Free at 1-866-Murphy-NC or 1-866-687-7496 – Murphy’s #1 Real Estate Team

Facing a Highest and Best Offer when Buying Real Estate

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When you’re buying a new home in Murphy NC, the excitement of finding the one you want to buy can be truly exhilarating. Anytime you buy a home, you have to write up the contract and submit it to the seller. Being notified there are multiple offers on a home can be somewhat overwhelming, especially if you want to buy the home and beat out other potential purchasers.

When a seller receives multiple offers, they have 2+ offers on one property. I’ve seen 11 total offers on one property we had listed and represented several buyers where there were 5+ offers. A seller has several different options of how they can respond to the offers:

  1. They can choose to accept or negotiate with one of any of the offers.
  2. They can also go to all parties who have submitted an offer and request for each party to provide their “highest and best offer” by certain deadline. This is very common, especially if you are purchasing a foreclosure. I personally find this option the most fair because it allows every interested party to put their best foot forward.

Highest and Best OfferPut simply, highest and best offer is exactly that. You want to submit your best offer that you’re willing to present on the house. The BEST refers to terms and contingencies. In the eyes of the seller, they want the offer with the least contingencies and potential pitfalls. The HIGHEST refers to the highest purchase price you’re willing to pay. In the event your house were to sell for one dollar more than you offered, you lost out over one dollar. I always recommend to buyers submit an offer that is as high as they are willing to go and if they lost it for one more dollar, they would have NO regrets. I’ve had many people make their highest offer and then want to change it after the deadline – you almost never get than second chance. Don’t be one of those folks – put your best foot forward right away!

Here are some neat tricks to consider when determining what your highest and best offer is going to be if you find yourself in that situation.

  • Odd dollar amounts can work. I had one that the buyer offer something odd like $145,342.01. Guess what – they got it. Sometimes the smallest amount can make a difference.
  • Always have proof of funds (evidence of your money. This applies to downpayment amounts AND to all cash offers).
  • The purchase price can routinely over asking price for the hottest properties. As inventory dwindles, this can happen more and more.
  • If you’re getting a loan, get pre-qualified with a reputable lender. A loan letter from some fly-by-night internet operation will not have anywhere near the credibility a reliable, local lender has. It wouldn’t even be a bad idea to find out if the bank or listing agent has a lender they prefer to give you that “edge.”
  • Reasonable/quick inspection periods. Don’t ask for long periods of inspection times. Rarely will more than 5-10 days be considered.
  • Cash is king and can often win out over an equal or even higher offer that requires a loan. You may not have this option so you’ll have to make your offer shine in other areas. Believe it or not, cash is very common (especially in multiple offer situations) so just because you have cash doesn’t mean you’ll get the property or that you shouldn’t make it more compelling in other areas.
  • Closing dates should generally be as early as possible. Banks want the houses (assets as they call them) off their books ASAP. Make your offer scheduled to close as soon as you can make it happen.

If you’re in this position, good luck! It can be exciting, emotionally draining, and so many other emotions. The main thing is to lean on your Realtor for help. Every situation is different so be sure to utilize their insight and advice. We hope you get your property.

Navigating competitive Real Estate offers? Trust Murphy NC Real Estate and The Poltrock Team to help you stand out and succeed!

The Poltrock Team – REMAX of Murphy NC – www.MyMurphy.com – JohnPoltrock@gmail.com – Call us Toll Free at 1-866-Murphy-NC or 1-866-687-7496 – Murphy’s #1 Real Estate Team