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As a seller, why bother with Home Staging and what is Home Staging anyway?

Although the market is ever-changing, there seems to be an old adage that rings true when it comes to listing your home for sale. First impressions are everything. And often for many prospective buyers, it’s the very thing that lends itself to a second look. Or not.

So, how do I create a great first impression and what exactly is home staging?

The concept is pretty simple. It’s much like we all learned as children. Pick up after yourself. Put things back where they belong. If it’s broken, fix it. If it’s not fixable, replace it. If it’s outdated, consider donating it. You kinda get the idea. 

But, I’m moving out of my house. Why would I want to spend anything, much less my time and energy?

The answers are pretty simple and the benefits…

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Selecting a Real Estate Agent

The first step you need to take if you're looking for a great real estate agent is to know the basics about what real estate agents are and what they do. Otherwise you'll never know what to look for or what questions to ask.

Real Estate Buyer’s Agent

Now many real estate agents will help anyone buy or sell a home, but there are real estate agents out there that specialize in helping clients buy houses. They're called buyer's agents.

Real Estate Seller’s Agent or Listing Agent

And then there are agents that only work with people selling their houses, and they're called seller's agents or listing agents.

It should go without saying, but real estate agents don't work for free. They usually get paid four to six percent commission from the…

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Building a Custom Home in the Mountains of North Carolina

This episode of Poolside Chats with Jess explores building custom homes in the mountains of North Carolina with Sean Sullivan of Living Stone Design + Build. Sean's knowledge as a local expert builder provides insight into some important consideration and must-know issues when buying property and building a custom home in this incredibly beautiful and sometimes challenging terrain.

Sean Sullivan
Living Stone Design + Build
(855) 720-2435
https://www.livingstoneconstruction.com/

Sean's recently released book: Building A Quality Custom Home, What you need to know
https://www.livingstoneconstruction.com/building-a-quality-custom-home
A step-by-step guide to the “must-know” issues of building your dream home. In this helpful and user-friendly…

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Italian housing market and buying real estate internationally

This episode of Poolside Chats with Jess explores the Italian real estate market with Caroline, a Keller Williams realtor located in Perugia, Italy.

Jess and Caroline sit poolside in San Gemini, Umbria to discuss buying an apartment, hamlet, farm house, vineyard, home or...castle! Yes, you can really own your dream here.

How does buying real estate in Italy differ from markets like the U.S.? What should you expect as a foreigner when searching for a home in Italy? Is it quick and painless?

Find answers to your home buying questions in this in-depth discussion with Caroline, a Dutch native who lost her heart to this central region of Italy and escaped to this dreamy area.

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Jessica Colley is co-owner, Buyer Specialist…

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Speaking with mortgage lending expert Chase Hanks of Movement Mortgage

This episode of Poolside Chats with Jess dives into the details of mortgage lending with Chase Hanks, Loan Officer with Movement Mortgage.

Jess and Chase discuss many of the important questions that home buyers have, from "how much home can I afford" to selecting a loan officer.

Chase Hanks
Loan Officer
(828) 230-4525
Movement Mortgage
https://lo.movement.com/chase-hanks/home

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Jessica Colley is co-owner, Buyer Specialist and Certified International Property Specialist with Cottonwood Properties, a Keller Williams team.  Jessica and her husband Eddie Colley were recently profiled as two of the best real estate agents in North Carolina, based in Black Mountain and serving the Western North Carolina area.

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Talking home inspections with Ben Webb

This episode of Poolside Chats with Jess covers home inspection considerations with Ben Webb of Web Home Inspections.

Ben's start as a general contractor gives him a deep understanding of home structures. His contractor background paired with 9 years as a home inspector gives Ben a deep knowledge base and extensive hands-on experience that is invaluable to home buyers.

Join the chat to get answers to home inspection questions, like what are the most common issues seen with Western North Carolina homes, and should your home inspector get up on the roof for a closer look? Should you be concerned if a 40 page inspection comes back, and what do you do with the findings in a home inspections when you're ready to buy a house?

Ben Webb
General…

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It's The Details That Matter

Introducing Jessica Colley, co-owner, Buyer Specialist and Certified International Property Specialist with Cottonwood Properties, a Keller Williams team.

Jessica's love for Western North Carolina and her passion to help others find their dream home drives her work as a real estate agent every day. She recognizes that everyone is unique and it's the details important to each and every person that matters when searching for a new home or property.

Jessica and her husband Eddie Colley were recently profiled as two of the best real estate agents in North Carolina, based in Black Mountain and serving the Western North Carolina area.

Our team at Cottonwood Properties is dedicated to offering the best customer service possible, with high…

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2021 Turkey Brigade

Cottonwood Properties partners with Bounty & Soul each year to deliver Thanksgiving dinners to the Black Mountain and Asheville area communities.

In 2021, our Keller Williams team had the honor of serving 40 meals to a little over 100 people in our communities.  Serving is part of the culture of Cottonwood Properties and is an opportunity for us to support and give back to the people of our community that we love so dearly.

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Featured in Top Agent Magazine

It is a tremendous honor to be nominated and featured in the cover story for Top Agent Magazine, a prestigious publication in the real estate industry. 

Jessica and Eddie Colley were profiled as two of the best real estate agents in North Carolina, based in Black Mountain with Cottonwood Properties and serving the Western North Carolina area.

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Mountain Townhouse For Sale - 229 Wiltshire Circle, Fletcher, North Carolina

Beautifully maintained condo in low-maintenance community

Enjoy the benefits of the lock-and-go lifestyle in Stafford Crossing. Centrally Located with easy access to the Asheville Airport, I-26, shopping, and dining.

Enjoy sweeping views of the mountains on your drive home, just a quick reminder that you have a quiet space to get away from it all. This community does not allow short-term rentals and have a rental cap.

I -26 to Exit 40 (hwy 280). Go east on Airport Rd to Rutledge Road (by IHOP). Take a right on Rutledge then a right into Stafford Crossing on Wiltshire Circle. 229 will be on your left.

Features of 229 Wiltshire Circle

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