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Mobile Eastern Shore Real Estate For Sale:

124 Augusta Court, Fairhope AL 36532

MLS# 161586

True Southern Charm on sought after Augusta Ct in The Rock Creek Golf Course Community. Incredible views from all rooms. Designed for entertaining with open floor plan and french doors that open up to a 20×40 Salt Water Pool, Chef’s Kitchen with GE Monogram appliances and oversized island, formal living room, 9 seat Media Room, Oversized crown molding, plus a 4 car garage. This home is a must see.

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For many reasons this is a good time for potential home buyers to purchase Mobile Eastern Shore real estate, and the large number of foreclosed homes available holds the promise of bargain prices.

Too good to be true? Perhaps. Buyers of foreclosed property, especially if it has been unoccupied and not maintained for some time, must be acutely aware of possible problems and trouble spots involved in such a sale and may have to realistically face some unpleasant facts.

A cautious buyer should look for signs which indicate that all is not well with a piece of Mobile Eastern Shore real estate.

1. The presence of mold. Once mold takes hold, it is almost impossible to get rid of. Look for places which have been excessively painted in an attempt to cover up mold.

2. Lack of heat for months in a home not properly winterized. Result? Burst pipes and water damage.

3. Hints of water damage. Peeling, bubbling, or discolored paint may occur as a result of moisture. Other evidence of water damage includes swelling in walls/ceilings, stains, and             a musty odor.

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Mobile Eastern Shore Homes For Sale:

736 South Mobile Street, Fairhope AL 36532

MLS# 161723

Come down the winding driveway to this true bay house with over 100 front feet and a wide sandy beach.   Your boat will be at home at your own pier with a double boat lift.  This home is close to town in a pristine location.  This home boast five bedrooms and six bathrooms with the Master downstairs.  Entertaining is a breeze in this home with it’s open floor plan and great kitchen.  There is a double fireplace with gas logs and a double staircase.  There is also a sprinkler system on a separate well.

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You are selling your Mobile Eastern Shore home and the first Open House only a week away. The house is filled with clutter and things you don’t want to throw away. But the clutter is not appealing to potential Mobile Eastern Shore home buyers. What do you? Here are staging tips for an Open House.

Staging Tips For Your Mobile Eastern Shore Open House

1. Remove the clutter.

Having a garage sale is out when removing clutter because the Open House is only a week away. You don’t want to stuff the garage or closets to the gills either. One solution is to rent an off-site storage facility or stack boxes neatly in a basement or crawlspace.

2. Stage each room.

The first thing to do is clean from top to bottom. Make sure windows and light fixtures shine and are in working order. If the room is crowded, put some furniture in the storage facility. Finally, pick a focal point that will attract buyers when they see the room. For example, the focal point of a bedroom is usually the bed, and for a music room, it’s the piano.

3. Use the rule of three.

First, remove everything from counters and table tops, including coffee tables and side tables. Then re-accessorize using the rule of three…using 3 items of varying heights. For example, on an end table you can place a lamp (high), a small plant (medium), and a book (low).

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Mobile Eastern Shore Real Estate For Sale:

145 Augusta Court, Fairhope AL 36532

MLS# 161120

Custom built home on 11th green of Rock Creek Golf Course.  Beautifully appointed home with oversized rooms and an open floor plan.  You will enjoy cooking in this cook’s kitchen.  This home was built to be handicap accessible.  This home boast tremendous storage, a sunroom and an office on the main level.  The yard has been beautifully landscaped.

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In today’s real estate market Mobile Eastern Shore home owners trying to sell on their own get discouraged when it comes to getting their Mobile Eastern Shore homes sold. What they may not realize is that in the modern market selling a home takes a lot more than just sticking a “for sale” sign in the front yard. Traditional real estate marketing tactics have evolved into a variety of more complex and effective strategies. The internet has become the most popular and successful aid in setting up successful home-selling campaigns.

According to the National Association of Realtors®, almost 90% of home buyers do their house hunting online. The fact that the internet is taking over many traditional methods, makes it imperative for  home owners to move their campaigns to the web. Consumers are becoming more independent in the home buying process, relying on the internet for real estate market information and shopping for their perfect home. The quantity of home buyers who ended up purchasing a home they found using the Internet has significantly increased from only 8% in 2001 to a soaring 32% in 2008. However, buyers only account for half of the real estate equation that results in using the internet.

Sellers are relying on the internet to create effective online selling campaigns that catch the mouse click of potential buyers. Whether selling by owner or using a real estate agent, anyone trying to attract the attention of a buyer for their Mobile Eastern Shore home  should take full advantage of online marketing strategies. Listing agents advertise client’s homes on their company websites, the Multiple Listing Service and Realtor.com, and by other professional tools. Home owners choosing the for sale by owner route or just simply looking for more ways to expose their home on the market, now have access to many of the same professional tools real estate agents use and more. For example ForSaleByOwner.com now allows their clients to list their homes on the Multiple Listing Service and Realtor.com too. In addition, homes are also popularly advertised on websites such as, Craigslist, Google Base, Yahoo Real Estate, and Facebook.

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Mobile Eastern Shore Homes For Sale:

601 Sandpiper Lane, Daphne AL 36526

MLS# 160294

Updated Creole cottage in the heart of Daphne.  Home features heart pine floors throughout downstairs with 10’ ceilings, crown molding, kitchen with granite and breakfast area.  This home also boast a master suite with fireplace and screened back porch.  This home has been beautifully landscaped.  A must show!!

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Something to consider when selling your home is the Capital Gains ramifications. Will you owe Uncle Sam money after the sale of your Mobile Eastern Shore home? Capital Gains are calculated as the difference between what you paid for your property and what you sell it for. Here is how you calculate your Capital Gains.

Calculating Capital Gains

(+) PURCHASE PRICE – Price paid for property

(+) COST OF PURCHASE – Transfer fees, attorney fees, inspections

(+) COST OF SALE – Repairs, commissions, attorney fees, inspections

(+) COST OF IMPROVEMENT – Room additions, deck, for example, though not replacing existing

(=) ADJUSTED COST BASIS OF YOUR HOME

(-) AMOUNT YOU SELL YOUR HOME

(=) CAPITAL GAIN

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Mobile Eastern Shore Real Estate For Sale:

11197 Highway 1, Fairhope AL 36532

MLS# 160717

Great getaway, this home is perfect weekender!!  Great views and incredible detail and charm.  Like new with decorator touches, granite countertops and open living area and pine floors throughout.  Outside you will find a wrap around balcony and covered porch.  Corp approval for pier.  Sandy beach and great fishing area.  This home is a must see!!

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