Author: Kellie

Tired of Being a Landlord?

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Being a landlord isn’t everything it’s cracked up to be… It seemed like such a good idea at first — you’d own one additional property, manage tenants, and make some extra cash every month. Why not? But then it became EXTREMELY DIFFICULT to find trustworthy tenants… repairs got out of hand… and let’s not even … Continued

Inherited a Home?

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Unsure of what to do after inheriting a house? We get it. While you’re grateful to be on the person’s will, inheriting a home comes with a lot of unexpected responsibilities. For example, you’ll now be responsible for taxes, insurance, and any leftover debt. Fortunately, at Greenpoint Properties, we’ve worked with a lot of people … Continued

Ran Out of Cash?

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Were you planning to fix up your house just perfectly before selling? Everything was going to be just right and you were going to get top-dollar for the home… …but then, maybe you ran out of cash or maybe you ran out of determination… …whatever the case, you’re not going to be able to finish … Continued

COVID and the Housing Market

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Should you sell your house during the Covid-19 pandemic? There’s no doubt that these are uncertain times… and that has made a lot of sellers wary of putting their home on the market. But it’s actually not as bad as you think. In fact, Vox published an article titled, “Why housing prices aren’t dropping in … Continued

Are you dealing with a leaky roof?

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Well, you’re not the first. Believe it or not, we’ve worked with a TON of homeowners who have a leaky roof. And fortunately, it’s not the end of the world. Still, the longer you take to fix the problem, the more water damage it’s going to do… so here are some recommendations for dealing with … Continued

Thinking of Downsizing?

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Want to live a bit more minimalist? Or maybe you’re preparing for retirement? Here are tips for downsizing and getting rid of stuff that’s difficult to get rid of… Start Early & Start Small — The more you procrastinate, the harder it’s going to be. You’re going to have to sell a lot of stuff, … Continued

Got Mold?

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Does your house have mold? Not only can mold damage your house… it can also make the people living there sick if it’s not taken care of. At the same time, finding the mold and getting rid of it can be tedious and expensive. At Greenpoint Properties, we’ve helped a lot of homeowners deal with … Continued

It’s Hard To Let Go…

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It’s hard to let go of a home that you’ve owned for a long-time… We totally get it. We’ve helped a lot of people sell their homes in Greensboro, Winston Salem, High Point, Kernersville and Oak Ridge and many of them struggle with the process because they have an understandable emotional attachment to the property. … Continued

Don’t List Your House In The Winter

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When is the best time of year to sell your house? The winter season? NOPE 👎⛔❌ Summer? YEP 🤝🤑😎 Assuming that your house is in tip-top condition (fresh paint job, sparkly clean, great landscaping), then if you list your house during the summer, you won’t only sell your house faster, you’ll get more money for … Continued

The Costs of Selling

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Want to sell your home and get as much money as possible? What stinks is, selling your home can be EXPENSIVE… especially if there are a lot of things in your house that you need to fix, replace, or upgrade. It’s not unusual for those costs to cut into the seller’s profit by up to … Continued

Selling Your Home Soon?

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Selling your home soon in Greensboro, High Point, Winston Salem, or Kernersville? Here’s what to expect (according to cold, hard data)… Overall, It Takes Between 65 and 93 Days To Sell — According to Zillow, the average house spends 2-3 months on the market, from listing to closing. It Takes 1-2 Months To Get an … Continued