Wednesday, September 21, 2016

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS!



Small Town Fun!!

Friday night lights!!  FOOTBALL IN THE SOUTH!  It’s just one of the things we do for fun here in Murphy, NC!  Friday night under the lights is a big deal in the south, in general.  This past Friday night, the four of us enjoyed cheering on the Murphy Bulldogs!  We had a blast.  And the team didn’t do too badly either – 42 to 13 was the final score – 

GO DAWGS!!    

So what’s it like going to a game?  First of all, it’s a sensory experience.  You feel the chill of the fall air, you hear the sounds of the whistle blowing and the crashing of helmets and pads, you smell the hot dogs in the concession stand, and you see your friends or family as you walk down the steps to take your seat. 
And it’s a small community – you are bound to see people you know.  And ya know what?  That’s really part of it.  We go to the game to support OUR team – the community takes pride in our schools and sports teams.  And we enjoy seeing our friends and family and rooting for our team together.  

Children grow up going to the games and I’m no different – it was a rite of passage as a child to finally be able to go the game with your friends.  We see lots of children at the game, playing and having fun, not really focused on the game at all, but doing what they do and loving it!  And here I am today, still going to the game with friends and enjoying every minute of it! 

So if you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to live in a small town and wondered what on earth we do for fun here…. 

just come to Murphy, NC and experience the thrill of a 
FRIDAY NIGHT UNDER THE LIGHTS – MURPHY BULLDOGS STYLE!! 
-Mick, Jane, Mark & Tina











    

Do You Know the Facts?



Do You Know the FACTS?

Are you, or someone you know, selling a home?  Are you using a professional Realtor?  Do you know the facts about why it’s important to use a professional realtor?  Let’s go over some statistics to help better understand the process. 
 
How Long Does It Take to Sell a House?
Statistics show that the median home can spend anywhere from 65 days to one year on the market, from the time it's listed until the owner hands over the keys. That said, this number can vary widely based on a variety of factors.  

What affects a home sale timeline?

  • ·         Location
  • ·         Price
  • ·         Season
  • ·         Inventory
  • ·         School districts
  • ·         Walkability

There are many factors in selling a home that are beyond the owners control but there are things that you can do to help speed the process.  Here are just a few:
  • ·         Competitive pricing
  • ·         Completed repairs
  • ·         Staging and decluttering
To read the full article, click on the link below and for a list of tactics and tips to help speed the process, if speed is of the essence, click here.  




We hope you will contact us at The Goebel Team for ALL your home buying and/or selling needs.   

You can reach us at:  828-361-9442 
or on the web at: 

Thursday, September 15, 2016

What Do Real Estate Agents Really Do?



What Do Real Estate Agents Really DO?

We are The Goebel Team, working with Carolina Mountain Homes in Murphy, North Carolina.  We are Professional REALTORS®.  What do we do, you may ask?  In this week’s blog post, we would like to share some professional information with you about just one of the many things we do.  

A Buyer’s Agent – how we work for the home buyer
What is a buyer’s agent?  A buyer’s agent is a trusted guide who’ll help you find a home.  And more often than not, Mick and Jane Goebel also turn out to be a trusted friend that help you find a home.  At least, that’s the way it usually ends up happening around here!  And we are quite proud of that fact.  Here in Murphy, NC, Carolina Mountain Homes and especially at The Goebel Team, we pride ourselves in the fact that People Are Our Top Priority!  YOU, the home buyer, matter to us.  We do our very best to find a home that fits YOU and YOUR family.  We listen, take notes, talk to others, check all our resources and work, work, work, to find you your next home.  Here is a link to a more detailed description of how this process actually works.  See the outline below for a synopsis of the process and then click the link for the full article.  Also, be sure to click on the link to our website where you’ll find our current listings. 
Benefits of using buyer's agents

  • ·         Find the right property
  • ·         Negotiate the offer
  • ·         Recommend other professionals
  • ·         Help overcome setbacks

Buyer's vs. listing agent: What's the difference?
How to find a buyer's agent
The agent/buyer contract
How much do buyer's agents cost?