Home Buying Guide

What's Inside

SL HomeGroup

About your Home

The Why, The Plan, Overcoming

Obstacles

What it takes to Sell

Services Offered - The Breakdown

How to Increase Value

Important Information

Next Steps

Photo Prep List

Area of Service

Past Client Testimonials

Additional Notes

Seller's Inspection Checklist

About Us

SL HOMEGROUP

is a tight knit team of dedicated real estate professionals. Through the teamwork and support of the leadership team we provide high end service to all of our clients in the home buying, selling, and investing process.

HOW WE SERVE

COWORKERS - SERVANT LEADERSHIP CLIENTS- SATISFIED LOYAL COMMUNITY- SUPPORT LOVE

OUR HELP YOUR HOME.

Meet the Leadership Team

Steve Lonnen Owner/ NC, SC Realtor

Sophia McKnight Operations Specialist

Alisha Zingalie Director of Business Operations/ Realtor

Agent B

THE ROOM MAY BE QUIET IT COULD BE LOUD, BUT IF YOU SEE A FLATBILL RESTED JUST ABOVE DISPROPORTIONATE SHOULDERS YOU’RE LIKELY IN THE RIGHT ONE MEET STEVE! BORN AND RAISED IN ROCHESTER NY HE EXPLORED EDUCATION AND ATHLETICS (MEN’S SOCCER) AT CAMPBELL UNIVERSITY “ROLL HUMPS” IN NORTH CAROLINA. STEVE’S PURSUIT, RESILIENCE, AND HIGH STANDARDS THAT MOTIVATED HIS EFFORTS AS A STUDENT-ATHLETE FACILITATED A SUCCESSFUL 14 YEAR CAREER IN SALES AND LEADERSHIP IN THE RECRUITING AND STAFFING INDUSTRY A DESIRE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE COMBINED WITH HIS AMBITIONS TO “GO FOR IT” EVENTUALLY PRESENTED THEMSELVES THROUGH REAL ESTATE STEVE’S ABILITY TO CONNECT WITH OTHERS IN A RELATABLE AND AUTHENTIC WAY CREATES A FOCUS AND FACILITATES A LASTING TRUST TRUST PROVIDES THE OPPORTUNITY THAT FUELS CREATIVITY AND EFFORT THAT STEVE HOPE’S WILL INSPIRE OTHERS THE AUTHENTICITY IN HIS ACTION FACILITATES THE RESULTS THAT WILL MAKE AN IMPACT STEVE’S APPROACH ENSURES WE’RE ALWAYS ON THE SAME PAGE AS OUR AGENTS AND CLIENTS, AND THEN EXECUTING THAT PLAN UTILIZING PROVEN AND TRENDING TOOLS AND STRATEGIES. WHEN STEVE IS OFF THE CLOCK HE’S ENJOYING TIME WITH HIS FAMILY IN A VARIETY OF WAYS. IT COULD BE A TRIP OUT OF TOWN, EVENING AT THE BALL FIELD, OR A RELAXING WEEKEND BY THE POOL. IT’S ALSO NOT UNCOMMON TO SEE HIM IN FRONT OF THE BIG GREEN EGG OR BEHIND THE 6 BURNER STOVE PREPARING ANYTHING FROM FRESH MADE SAUCE TO A 10LB BRISKET WITH ALL THE FIXINS STEVE WILL STILL GET ON THE SOCCER PITCH TO COMPETE WITH HIS TEAM RECENTLY BRINING HOME STATE CHAMPIONSHIP HARDWARE IT’S NOT ALL GO THOUGH HE’LL MAKE SURE EVERYONE IS COMFORTABLE WITH A NEAT BOURBON OR CASUAL PINT AND APPRECIATE THE COMPANY

"CLIENT TESTIMONIAL"

STEVE IS DETAIL-ORIENTED, KNOWLEDGEABLE, RESPONSIVE, THOUGHTFUL AND BUSINESS-SAVVY. IT’S VERY RELIEVING TO WORK WITH SOMEONE WHO CAN EDUCATE BOTH PARTIES AND LEAD SUCH A LARGE TRANSACTION. HIGHLY RECOMMEND STEVE.

Agent Bio

THE EASIEST WAY TO MEET ALISHA JUST LOOK FOR THE BIGGEST AND BRIGHTEST SMILE IN THE ROOM ORIGINALLY FROM ROCHESTER, NY ALISHA MADE HER WAY TO THE CAROLINA’S WHERE SHE FOUND OPPORTUNITY AND GAINED EXPERIENCE IN THE SERVICE INDUSTRY AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT. DURING THIS TIME ALISHA MET HER HUSBAND AND HONORABLE SERVICE MEMBER MICHAEL; THEY SOON SPENT THE NEXT FEW YEARS MOVING AROUND THE COUNTRY FOR HIS VARIOUS ASSIGNMENTS FROM TN TO TX AND EVENTUALLY TO ROCK HILL, SC WHERE THEY CURRENTLY RESIDE ALISHA’S ENGAGING COMMUNICATION, ATTENTION TO DETAIL, INFECTIOUS SMILE, AND DESIRE TO ACHIEVE THE BEST FOR OTHERS ARE ALL ATTRIBUTES THAT CONTRIBUTED TO HER SUCCESS IN PREVIOUS ENDEAVORS AND MAKE HER A PERFECT FIT AS OUR OPERATIONS ASSISTANT IN THIS ROLE ALISHA IS AN INCREDIBLE PARTNER MAKING SURE OUR AGENTS AND CLIENTS KNOW THIS TEAM IS HERE TO SERVE THEM! COINCIDING WITH HER SUPPORT OF OUR TEAM ALISHA ALSO SUPPORTS HER BUYER AND SELLER CLIENTS WITH THE SAME CARE AND SUCCESS WHEN ALISHA ISN’T ON THE FRONT LINES OF REAL ESTATE SHE’S ENJOYING TIME WITH HER LITTLE GUY ANTHONY AND FUR BABIES (ROGUE & BANE) WHO SURELY KEEP HER ON HER TOES! ALISHA ALSO ENJOYS BRINGING SMILES TO SOCIAL SETTINGS AS SHE IS COMMONLY KNOWN TO BRING THE BEST COOKIES AND DESERTS TO THE PARTY!! ALISHA LOVES ENJOYING THE OUTDOORS, WHETHER ITS KAYAKING WITH MICHAEL ON THE CATAWBA RIVER, TAKING A DAY TRIP TO THE MOUNTAINS, OR ENJOYING TIME WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS POOLSIDE. GET TO KNOW ALISHA AND YOU’LL GET TO SEE WHAT WE ALREADY KNOW THE ROOM GETS BRIGHTER!

"CLIENT TESTIMONIAL"

Agent Bio

WHEN YOU MEET BEKAH YOU IMMEDIATELY FEEL COMFORTABLE AND CONFIDENT WITH HER THOUGHTFULNESS AND GIVING SPIRIT. PRIOR TO REAL ESTATE BEKAH ENJOYED A CAREER IN HEALTHCARE WHERE SHE LEARNED THE VALUE OF FIRST IMPRESSIONS HER NATURE IS TO WANT TO LEARN HOW TO HELP, FIX, COMFORT, AND DIRECT…ATTRIBUTES THAT UNDOUBTEDLY DISTINGUISH HER AS A TRUSTED REAL ESTATE AGENT BEKAH’S ALWAYS WORKING WITH A MINDSET IS FOCUSED ON HELPING, FIXING, AND DIRECTING OTHERS TO THEIR BEST POSSIBLE OUTCOME. THIS TRANSLATES IN A MEANINGFUL WAY FOR HER CLIENTS IN REAL ESTATE AS SHE KEEPS THEIR GOALS AT THE FOREFRONT AND COMMUNICATES ENSURING A SMOOTH AND SUCCESSFUL PROCESS. WHEN BEKAH ISN’T DOING GREAT WORK FOR HER CLIENTS SHE’S SPENDING TIME WITH HER FAMILY THEY LOVE TO GIVE BACK THROUGH COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS, SERVING THE HOMELESS AND NURSING HOMES (PRE COVID). KEEPING HER KIDS INVOLVED IN HELPING OTHERS IS HER DRIVER FOR SERVING THE HOMELESS AND GIVING TIME AT NURSING HOMES.

"CLIENT TESTIMONIAL"

I’M NOT ONE FOR MANY WORDS, BUT I HAD TO JUMP ON JUST TO SAY THAT BEKAH IS THE BEST REALTOR I’VE WORKED WITH HER RESPONSIVENESS, ATTENTION TO DETAIL AND QUALITY OF WORK PRODUCED IS HEAD AND SHOULDERS ABOVE OTHERS I’VE WORKED WITH SHE MAKES THE PROCESS SEAMLESS AND GOES ABOVE AND BEYOND WHAT SHE’S SUPPOSED TO DO SHE’S THE GOLD STANDARD FOR SURE!

Agent Bio

WHEN YOU MEET BEKAH YOU IMMEDIATELY FEEL COMFORTABLE AND CONFIDENT WITH HER THOUGHTFULNESS AND GIVING SPIRIT PRIOR TO REAL ESTATE BEKAH ENJOYED A CAREER IN HEALTHCARE WHERE SHE LEARNED THE VALUE OF FIRST IMPRESSIONS HER NATURE IS TO WANT TO LEARN HOW TO HELP, FIX, COMFORT, AND DIRECT ATTRIBUTES THAT UNDOUBTEDLY DISTINGUISH HER AS A TRUSTED REAL ESTATE AGENT BEKAH’S ALWAYS WORKING WITH A MINDSET IS FOCUSED ON HELPING, FIXING, AND DIRECTING OTHERS TO THEIR BEST POSSIBLE OUTCOME. THIS TRANSLATES IN A MEANINGFUL WAY FOR HER CLIENTS IN REAL ESTATE AS SHE KEEPS THEIR GOALS AT THE FOREFRONT AND COMMUNICATES ENSURING A SMOOTH AND SUCCESSFUL PROCESS. WHEN BEKAH ISN’T DOING GREAT WORK FOR HER CLIENTS SHE’S SPENDING TIME WITH HER FAMILY. SHE LOVES TO GIVE BACK THROUGH COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS, SERVING THE HOMELESS AND NURSING HOMES (PRE COVID) KEEPING HER KIDS INVOLVED IN HELPING OTHERS IS HER DRIVER FOR SERVING THE HOMELESS AND GIVING TIME AT NURSING HOMES

I’M NOT ONE FOR MANY WORDS, BUT I HAD TO JUMP ON JUST TO SAY THAT BEKAH IS THE BEST REALTOR I’VE WORKED WITH. HER RESPONSIVENESS, ATTENTION TO DETAIL AND QUALITY OF WORK PRODUCED IS HEAD AND SHOULDERS ABOVE OTHERS I’VE WORKED WITH SHE MAKES THE PROCESS SEAMLESS AND GOES ABOVE AND BEYOND WHAT SHE’S SUPPOSED TO DO SHE’S THE GOLD STANDARD FOR SURE!

Bio

THERE’S A LOT OF GREAT REASONS TO WANT TO GET TO KNOW ZACH; ONE OF WHICH IS THAT HE’S A PART OF A SELECT CROWD… HE’S A NATIVE CHARLOTTEAN! HE’S ALSO A PROUD CHARLOTTE 49’ER AND HAS (AND CONTINUES) MADE AN IMPACT ON THE LIVES OF SO MANY THROUGH FITNESS. POST COLLEGE ZACH’S EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, AND DESIRE TO HELP OTHERS ACHIEVE THEIR FITNESS GOALS LED HIM TO A SUCCESSFUL CAREER IN FITNESS COACHING REALIZING HIS GIFT FOR LEADING PEOPLE TO ACHIEVE SOME OF THEIR MOST IMPORTANT LIFE ACCOMPLISHMENTS, ZACH DEVELOPED A PASSION FOR HELPING BUYERS AND SELLERS REALIZE THEIR BIGGEST GOALS IN REAL ESTATE! ZACH BRINGS AN INCREDIBLE THOUGHTFUL AND LIKABLE APPROACH TO REAL ESTATE. MUCH LIKE HIS APPROACH TO FITNESS HE ASKS GREAT QUESTIONS TO MAKE SURE HE UNDERSTANDS THE CLIENTS END GOAL AND FROM THERE HE DEVELOPS A PLAN THAT WILL GET THEM THERE. ONE OF HIS UNIQUE GIFTS IS THE WAY THAT HE HELPS NAVIGATE THE PROCESS WHILE ALLOWING THE CLIENT TO FEEL EMPOWERED AND IN CONTROL THROUGHOUT WHEN ZACH ISN’T REPRESENTING HIS CLIENTS YOU CAN FIND HIM COACHING A LOCAL WORKOUT CLASS, PUTTING IN REPS (IDEALLY THE LOWEST AMOUNT POSSIBLE) ON THE GOLF COURSE, OR LIFTING A PINT OR TWO AT A LOCAL BREWERY WITH FRIENDS!

Agent Bio

SEE GENUINE, SEE DOWN TO EARTH, SEE THE EFFORT TO MAKE AN IMPACT SEE JEFF WELLIVER ORIGINALLY FROM NY (ELMIRA) JEFF

QUICKLY ADOPTED THE SOUTH; A PROUD GRADUATE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA JEFF’S ROOTS ARE NOW FIRMLY ENTRENCHED IN GAMECOCK NATION! JEFF’S POST GRADUATE CAREER BEGAN IN CHARLESTON AND MADE IT’S WAY BACK TO THE QUEEN CITY WHERE HE EXCELLED FOR 10+ YEARS HELPING OTHER NAVIGATE THEIR CAREER DECISIONS IN THE RECRUITING AND STAFFING INDUSTRY. JEFF’S NATURAL INCLINATION TO HELPING OTHERS ARRIVE TO A BETTER PLACE NOT ONLY SUITED HIS SUCCESS IN RECRUITING BUT FUELS HIS PASSION AND CONNECTION TO OTHERS IN REAL ESTATE JEFF IS A TIRELESS WORKER FOCUSING ON RELATIONSHIPS AND CONNECTIONS THAT ARE MEANINGFUL AND LEAD TO RESULTS COMBINED WITH HIS ATTENTION TO DETAIL JEFF BRINGS AN INCREDIBLE COMBINATION OF SKILL AND RELATABILITY WHEN JEFF ISN’T WORKING FOR HIS CLIENTS HE’S ENJOYING EVERYTHING CHARLOTTE HAS TO OFFER. AN AVID SPORTS FAN JEFF LOVES TO WATCH THE BIG GAME OR EVENT…PRE AND POST COVID YOU WILL LIKELY FIND HIM IN THE STANDS OR HOSTING A GAMECOCK VIEWING PARTY FOR HIS 15,000 CHARLOTTE GAMECOCK FANS JEFF IS AN AVID SUPPORTER OF ALL THINGS LOCAL WHETHER ITS GRABBING A WORK OUT AT THE FAMILY OWNED GYM, ENJOYING A SLICE AT HIS FAVORITE PIZZA JOINT, OR AS A RESIDENT CIGAR AFICIONADO AT ONE OF HIS STAPLE CIGAR SHOPS EVEN WITH ALL THAT JEFF IS STILL AN AMAZING DOG-DAD TO HIS MAIN MAN; 5 YR OLD CHOCOLATE LAB…GUINESS! AS YOU CAN SEE WHEN YOU MEET JEFF YOU’RE MEETING A FRIEND!

Jeff Welliver

NC/SC Realtor

jeff@slhomegroup.com

843-697-5525

"CLIENT TESTIMONIAL"

JEFF WAS WONDERFUL TO WORK WITH ON SELLING OUR HOME HE HELPED GUIDE US THROUGH THE ENTIRE PROCESS WITH QUICK RESPONSES AND FOLLOWUPS TO BE SURE WE UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE STEPS AND INFORMATION HIS HARD WORK, DEDICATION AND GREAT PERSONALITY MADE THE PROCESS SO EASY! WE WILL DEFINITELY WORK WITH JEFF AGAIN IN THE FUTURE!

JJEN IS A DEDICATED PROFESSIONAL ORIGINALLY FROM PITTSBURGH, PA SHE IS A WIFE AND PROUD MOTHER OF THREE. SHE MADE THE MOVE TO FORT MILL, SC OVER 15 YEARS AGO AND QUICKLY FELL IN LOVE WITH THE AREA FOR ITS BEAUTIFUL SURROUNDINGS AND GREAT SCHOOLS HAVING BEEN A TRANSPLANT HERSELF SHE'S ABLE TO NAVIGATE THE CHALLENGES AND STRESS THAT COMES FROM A LIFE CHANGING MOVE WITH OVER 10 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE WORKING IN ADMINISTRATION FOR THE FORT MILL SCHOOL DISTRICT, JEN IS PASSIONATE ABOUT ASSISTING FAMILIES WHO ARE RELOCATING TO THE AREA. NOW, FOCUSING HER ENERGY FULL TIME INTO REAL ESTATE JEN IS ABLE TO ASSIST HER CLIENTS FIND NOT JUST THE RIGHT SCHOOL FIT BUT ALSO A HOME THAT MEETS THEIR LIFESTYLE AND NEEDS!

"CLIENT TESTIMONIAL"

JEN WAS WONDERFUL TO WORK WITH ON SELLING OUR HOME SHE HELPED GUIDE US THROUGH THE ENTIRE PROCESS WITH QUICK RESPONSES AND FOLLOWUPS TO BE SURE WE UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE STEPS AND INFORMATION HER HARD WORK, DEDICATION AND GREAT PERSONALITY MADE THE PROCESS SO EASY! WE WILL DEFINITELY WORK WITH JEN AGAIN IN THE FUTURE!

Agent Bio

BRAD WAS BORN IN SINGAPORE, BUT SPENT MOST OF HIS CHILDHOOD AND ADULT LIFE IN AUSTIN, TX LIVING OVERSEAS AS A CHILD MADE BRAD NO STRANGER TO MOVING. THIS ENCOMPASSED ALL THE JOYS AND SACRIFICES THAT ARE INVOLVED AFTER MARRYING, HE AND HIS WIFE DECIDED TO MOVE TO DENVER, CO; HOWEVER, THE DESIRE TO BE CLOSE TO HIS FAMILY EVENTUALLY LANDED HIM IN CHARLOTTE, NC THE TRANSITION TO REAL ESTATE WAS EASY DUE TO HIS YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN CUSTOMER SERVICE HIS LEVEL OF COMMITMENT WILL MAKE MOVING FROM CITY TO CITY, OR HOUSE TO HOUSE, A SMOOTH TRANSITION FOR ALL PARTIES INVOLVED.

“THERE IS SOMETHING PERMANENT, AND SOMETHING EXTREMELY PROFOUND IN OWNING A HOME ” -KENNY GUINN

"CLIENT TESTIMONIAL"

TOP MARKS FOR BRAD BRAD WAS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE PROCESS HIGHLY RESPONSIVE, KNOWLEDGEABLE, PROFESSIONAL, AND EFFECTIVE HE UNDERSTOOD MY NEEDS AND INTERESTS IN WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR AND ACTED AND ADVISED ACCORDINGLY ULTIMATELY HELPING ME CLOSE ON EXACTLY WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR IN A HOME HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO ANY PROSPECTIVE HOME BUYER OR INVESTOR

Agent Bio

MY NAME IS EBONEE BRYANT-SMITH AND I AM SO EXCITED TO MEET YOU AND TELL YOU MORE ABOUT MYSELF! I AM A PROUD WIFE ORIGINALLY FROM LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA NOW LIVING IN THE METRO-CHARLOTTE AREA WITH 3 FUR BABIES WITH HAVING EXPERIENCE IN SUCH AN AGGRESSIVE LA MARKET, I AM READY TO ACCOMPLISH SUPERIOR RESULTS FOR ALL MY CLIENTS I VALUE THE TRUST MY CLIENT'S PLACE IN ME AND WILL AIM TO SURPASS YOUR EXPECTATIONS

I AM HONORED TO SAY THAT YOU CAN ALSO CATCH ME ON THE SIDELINES AS A TOPCAT FOR THE CAROLINA PANTHERS! #KEEPPOUNDING! THE CAROLINA PRIDE RUNS VERY DEEP AND SO HELPING YOU FIND THAT PERFECT HOME OR SPACE IS OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE TO ME AND YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE MY UNDIVIDED ATTENTION I HAVE BEEN ANALYZING REAL ESTATE FOR MANY YEARS AND MY PAST EXPERIENCES WILL GREATLY INFLUENCE MY CAPABILITIES TO BUY AND SELL IN TODAY'S MARKET I WILL ALWAYS GIVE TRUTHFUL AND FORTHRIGHT ADVICE BECAUSE I STAND BY THE MORALS OF COMMUNICATION, TRUST, AND HONESTY WITH EVERY CLIENT AND WITHIN EVERY TRANSACTION. I WOULD LOVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE MY KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCES WITH YOU TO HELP ASSIST YOUR EVERY BUYING AND/OR SELLING DECISION

Ebonee Bryant- Smith NC Realtor

"CLIENT TESTIMONIAL"

EBONEE HELPED ME AND MY HUSBAND FIND OUR FIRST HOME! SHE HAD SO MUCH ENERGY AND MADE US EXCITED ABOUT EVERY HOUSE WE VISITED SHE DID VERY WELL WITH FOLLOWING UP AND ANSWERING ANY QUESTION WE HAD AND IN A VERY TIMELY MANNER! SHE'S VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT HER PROPERTIES AND THE AREAS THAT SURROUND THEM THANK YOU AGAIN EBONEE !!

KATE IS A LICENSED BROKER AND ATTORNEY, HAVING PRACTICED REAL ESTATE LAW FOR MORE THAN 14 YEARS, WITH LAW LICENSES IN NORTH AND SOUTH CAROLINA. KATE HAS AN EXTENSIVE BACKGROUND REVIEWING REAL ESTATE TITLE, CLOSING RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL TRANSACTIONS AS WELL AS REO AND FORECLOSURES AFTER 12 YEARS OF PRACTICING LAW SHE GOT HER NORTH CAROLINA BROKER LICENSE WHILE ON MATERNITY LEAVE WITH HER YOUNGEST CHILD SHE IS PASSIONATE ABOUT REAL ESTATE, ATTENTION TO DETAIL, AND PROVIDING THE HIGHEST QUALITY WORK PRODUCT; SHE LOVES HELPING PEOPLE FIND THE RIGHT PROPERTY, AND TAKES IMMENSE PRIDE IN HER ABILITY TO CLOSE TRANSACTIONS QUICKLY AND WITH EXPERTISE WHILE SHE WILL STILL BE ABLE TO PRACTICE AS AN ATTORNEY HER MAIN FOCUS HAS SHIFTED TO SUPPORTING BUYERS AND SELLERS WITH ALL THEIR REAL ESTATE NEEDS PRIOR TO THE CLOSING TABLE!!

A NATIVE OF OHIO (GO BUCKEYES!), I HAVE LIVED IN CHARLOTTE WITH MY WIFE TONI, AND TWO CHILDREN (NICK AND ABBY) NOW FOR 19 YEARS. AFTER 28 YEARS WORKING FOR THE LARGEST HUMAN CAPITAL SOLUTIONS FIRM IN NORTH AMERICA I DECIDED TO USE MY EXPERIENCE IN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT AND APPLY IT TO SOMETHING THAT I WAS TRULY PASSIONATE ABOUT THIS LED TO MY CAREER IN REAL ESTATE MY TENURE IN CORPORATE AMERICA NOT ONLY HELPED ME DEVELOP MY SKILLS OF NEGOTIATING AND CLOSING DEALS, IT DEFINITELY GAVE ME EXPERIENCE BUYING AND SELLING HOMES. WE RELOCATED 7 TIMES ACROSS THE US IN JUST OVER 10 YEARS I KNOW THE WORK ETHIC NECESSARY TO FIND A HOME IN A NEW CITY AS WELL AS THE STRATEGY TO MAXIMIZE YOUR INVESTMENT WHEN IT IS TIME TO MOVE MORE IMPORTANTLY, I UNDERSTAND THE STRESS AND ANXIETY THAT IS INVOLVED IN THIS PROCESS. HERE’S HOW YOU CAN PUT MY EXPERIENCE TO WORK: LISTING YOUR HOME: MARKETING, STAGING, PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND THE LATEST IN MARKET PRICING TO HELP YOU GET THE BEST POSSIBLE DEAL

1ST TIME HOME BUYERS: LET ME HELP YOU NOT ONLY FIND YOUR FIRST HOME BUT EDUCATE AND GUIDE YOU THROUGH THIS VERY IMPORTANT JOURNEY.

INVESTMENT PROPERTIES: NOT ONLY IS CHARLOTTE ONE OF THE FASTEST GROWING CITIES, IT ALSO HAS CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE MOUNTAINS AND THE OCEAN WHETHER IT’S A RENTAL IN NODA, OR A GETAWAY IN DUCK ISLAND, I CAN HELP YOU BUILD YOUR PORTFOLIO.

RELOCATION: I UNDERSTAND FROM EXPERIENCE HOW EXCITING AND TERRIFYING IT IS TO FIND A HOME IN A NEW CITY YOU KNOW NOTHING ABOUT, OFTEN IN A VERY SHORT TIME FRAME I KNOW THE CHARLOTTE METROPOLITAN AREA WELL AND I LOVE A CHALLENGE, SO LET ME HELP YOU FIND THE PERFECT HOME FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

Eric Pezzo

NC/SC REALTOR

Agent Bio

AN ENGLISH GENTLEMAN REALTOR BASED IN MYERS PARK, CHARLOTTE ORIGINALLY FROM MANCHESTER, ENGLAND, LANDED IN CHARLOTTE VIA NEW YORK CITY, CAMBODIA, PORTUGAL AND GREECE. A FIFA CERTIFIED SOCCER COACH FOR KIDS AGED 2-11, HE LIVES IN MYERS PARK WITH HIS TWO CHILDREN, BENNETT AND BETTY ANNE MARK BUILT HIS BOOK OF BUSINESS FROM THE GROUND UP OVER THE PAST 3+ YRS HE'S BUILT AN INCREDIBLE CLIENT BASE AND ACHIEVED GREAT RESULTS THROUGH CONSISTENT EFFORT, HIS ABILITY TO CONNECT WITH OTHERS, AND POURING INTO THOSE RELATIONSHIPS. HIS PRODUCTION WOULD RANK HIM AS A TOP PRODUCER IN ANY FIRM/ORGANIZATION. HE KNOWS THIS BUSINESS EXTREMELY WELL, IS A FIERCE ADVOCATE FOR HIS CLIENTS, HAS A GREAT ATTENTION TO DETAIL, AND IS ALWAYS WILLING TO OFFER ADVICE AND PERSPECTIVE THAT HELPS!

Mark Drabble

NC/SC REALTOR

"CLIENT TESTIMONIAL"

MARK IS AN AWESOME REALTOR WE MOVED DOWN TO CHARLOTTE FROM OUT OF STATE AND MARK HELPED US INITIALLY WHEN WE WERE LOOKING FOR A RENTAL WITH GREAT FREE ADVICE WHEN IT CAME TIME TO START LOOKING FOR A HOME TO BUY MARK WENT ABOVE AND BEYOND TO LOOK AT PROPERTIES THAT REQUIRED EXTENSIVE TRAVEL AND TIME TO TOUR OUR WISH LIST WAS A LITTLE DIFFERENT THAN MOST AND MARK HAD NO ISSUES INDULGING US WE FINALLY PURCHASED A HOME AFTER AN EXTENSIVE SEARCH AND MARK GUIDED US THROUGH THE ENTIRE PROCESS MARK IS VERY FRIENDLY AND GENUINELY CARES ABOUT HIS CLIENTS

About Your Home:

What drew you to the home when you bought it?

Your Favorite Feature(s):

What do you like about your neighborhood?

Nearby amenities/ attractions:

Hidden Gems nearby:

The Why, The Plan, Overcoming Obstacles

Why are you moving? How soon?

Any potential challenges you see with selling your home?

Do you have a survey, HOA documents, CCRs or any special asessments?

The plan? If the house sells quickly/ or takes longer than anticipated? OUR HELP YOUR HOME.

What it takes to Sell

Effective Home Sales are based on 4 Factors

Price

Goal: Most money, Least amount of time

Price Correctly the First Time

Avoid making price improvements by pricing too high at the start.

Attract Qualified Buyers

Working with pre qualified buyers helps ensure buyers are serious about purchasing.

Sell Faster for Higher Price

Creating demand for your home helps bring in offers and allows for negotiating power on the seller's side. A robust marketing and home presentation creates demand for your home, helping bring in offers.

Home value

Recent comparable home sales in your area will help determine the price of your home.

Condition

The condition and presentation of your home when you're ready to list with the SL HomeGroup.

Current Condition of your home

Home maintenance, major repairs, and curb appeal to be completed.

Current Market Conditions

Buyers vs. Sellers

Terms Offered in Contract

What items will be left with the home. Agent compensation.

Competition in the Market

Features and Upgrades

Identify the upgrades and features your home offer to help set it apart from the competition.

How many other homes are available and their condition. OUR HELP YOUR HOME.

Marketing

Signage

Yard signs capturing the attention of neighbors, passive home seekers and and buyers.

Social/Digital Media

Professional photos are just the begining along with a full scale digital marketing strategy for your home across all social media platforms ensuring the highest visability to get your home sold.

Single Property Website

A website generated for each listing gathering data and insight into buyer activity for the home. (Side note: Listings to Leads)

Communication

Dotloop

E-signatures to simplify the contract process which includes document retention and compliance.

Frequent check-ins and follow up

Follow up with buyers agents who have shown interest. Communicaton with our clients regarding feedback and offers.

Methods

Readily available through text, phone calls, email communication for updates with scheduling, documents, and contract signing.

Services Offered

Marketing Strategy

A comprehensive print, digital, and social strategy that will position the home to obtain the best offer for our sellers.

How Well it Shows

Professional photos/ videos paired with consistent content engaging our social media audience to reach the most qualified buyers

The Selling Process

Your agent along with the support of the SL HomeGroup will be with you every step to provide understanding and guidance through the process.

Legal & Protection

Sellers will be provided property disclosures form to complete to the best of their knowledge. Measurements will be completed by a professional to accurately represent the size of the home.

Fix Now, Pay at Closing

Take advantage of our concierge service which allows you to make recommended updates and repairs prior to listing at no cost upfront. We will simplify the process to help you get top dollar for your home.

Marketing Strategy

Professional Photography

Professional Photos paired with consistent content engaging our audience to further our reach.

Informative and engaging MLS listing

Detailed information about your home along with photos to notify agents and their buyers that your home is available for sale.

Professional listing flyer for your home

Clear and concise flyer that highlights key features of the home for potential buyers to take with them keeping the home top of mind above others visited

Target one to one social media marketing

Social media marketing targeting specific audiences looking for homes in your area.

Promote with broker open

An upscale event to attract local brokers with qualified buyers tapping into their network

Hold open house weekend house goes active

An event open to the public ideal for neighbors and buyers to build excitement for the home, maximizing showings in a short period

Strategic postcard campaign

A message to your neighbors encouraging them to share the news with friends and family, which helps build community.

Signage in front of home

Yard signs capturing the attention of neighbors and buyers traveling through the neighborhood.

How Well it Shows

DIY Photos

Professional Photos

The Selling Process

Interview

Find the right agent

Pricing

Review comparable homes that have have recently sold in your area.

Staging

Prepare your home for photos. (See photo prep list.)

Photos

We will have your home professionally photographed for MLS and marketing materials from social media to collateral

Measurements

We will have measurements scheduled for MLS compliance.

Property Disclosures

We will send you the property disclosures form to fill out to the best of your knowledge for compliance purposes.

MLS

Your home will be listed in the MLS (multiple listing service) for potential buyers and buyers agents to view

Marketing

Use of strategic marketing plan as outlined in presentation.

Offers

We will present and review all offers to help guide you through the contract choosing the best offer for you

Under Contract

After accepting an offer your home is officially under contract and showings will no longer continue.

Inspections and Appraisal

The buyers will typically have inspections and an appraisal scheduled

Negotiations

We will review any repair requests made by the buyer and negotiate to agreeable terms.

Closing

CONGRATULATIONS! We will meet with the selected attorney to sign the finalized paperwork, hand over your keys, and celebrate the sale of your home!

Legal & Protection

Disclosures

These documents are completed by the seller to notify the potential buyers of any known material facts.

Measurements

Square footage is a big factor in determining the price of a home

It is a material fact that needs to be accurately disclosed for listing a home.

Contract Review

Your contract will be reviewed by your agent multiple times to ensure proper information, terms and all signatures are present

Attorneys and Wiring Instructions

An attorney is required to be present for all closings. Wiring instructions will only come from the attorney handling transaction

How to Increase Value

Declutter

Remove all unnecessary personal belongings Clear off all counter tops Create more visual space by removing items

Know your CMA

Having a CMA helps you know what other similar homes nearby are selling for. This avoids leaving money on the table.

Yard Maintenance

Curb appeal is the first impression for any buyer visiting your home Be sure to have grass cut and bushes trimmed.

Repairs

Getting ahead of the game with any repairs will help bring in offers and limit negotiating room for the buyers agent The fewer items on an inspection report leaves less to be negotiated

Concierge Updates and Upgrades

Attract more buyers, sell your home faster, and maximize your price with recommended updates with our concierge service.

Repairs and Updates

From A to B

Without the stress of managing the project.

No project minimums or maximums

No price reduction requiremensts

Faster proposals & project starts

Enhanced 5-star customer service

In stock materials selection with simplified selection

Price Matching

BAFix Now. Pay at Closing.

OUR HELP YOUR HOME.

Important Information

Prefered day for photos:

Best Day/ Time for Open House:

Will pets be home during showings?

Is there a security system/ cameras in the home?

Is there anything attached to the home/ property that you plan to take with you?

Will you need to do a mail away or POA option for closing?

OUR HELP YOUR HOME.

Photo Prep List

Clear & Clean Kitchen Counters & Sink

Clear & Clean Bathroom Sinks, Tubs, and Showers

Replace Burned Out Light Bulbs

Turn On All Lights Throughout The Entire House

Open All Window Treatments

Remove Unnecessary Furniture & Decorations

Remove Floor Mats and Runners

Turn All Ceiling Fans, TVs, and Computer Screens Off

Clear Appliance Surfaces of Magnets and Clutter

Make All of the Beds

Remove All Personal Photos and Items

Put All Shoes & Jackets in Closets

Clear All Night Stands and Dressers

Remove ALL Pet Items

Tidy Up the Yard & Landscaping

Clear All Cars from Road & Driveway

Hide All Garbage Cans & Lawn Equipment

Remove Outdoor Cooker Covers

Open Up Patio Umbrellas OUR HELP

Seller Inspection Checklist Interior

INTERIOR

Check all windows for opening, closing, and locking.

Check all windows to ensure that they stay up on their own

Check all windows for possible broken thermal seals/cracks.

Check all outlet covers for loose, damaged, or missing covers.

Check all doors for rubbing/sticking when opening and closing.

Correct and adjust as needed

Check walls and doors for holes from the door handle or door stop

Check ceiling fans on all 3 speeds for wobbling.

Check and replace all burned out light bulbs.

Consider getting the carpet cleaned and re-stretched if needed

Check for and fix any holes/nail pops in walls/ceiling

Kitchens and Bathrooms

Fill all sink basins, drain, check for leaks

Check disposal and dishwasher.

Check cabinets for and rubbing and ensure they are secure and open and close properly.

Check that all burners and elements work on the stove and oven Check the counter and backsplash for any needed caulking.

Check for loose tiles, cracked tiles, and missing grout.

Check the toilet for cracks or loose/rocking toilets and tanks.

Check supply lines, toilet shut-offs, to ensure they flush properly.

Check for faucets to ensure proper hot and cold plumbing installation (hot is on left, cold should be on the right )

Check all faucets for water pressure. If the pressure is low, try cleaning out aerators/screens.

Check laundry connection for leaks.

Check water heater for leaks and corrosion

Check breakers for tripped or missing breakers.

Check GFCI's and AFCI's to ensure that they respond.

Seller Inspection Checklist Exterior

GENERAL

Make Sure that all utilities are turned on. Access is clear to the electrical panel, crawl space, attic space, and garage walls.

Remove or put pets in a secure area. More than likely, the buyers will come to the inspection. Have the house clean. Don’t leave dishes in the sink, pans in the oven or cars in the garage. Change all air filters before the inspection. Consider having something (water) for buyers to drink. Leave your phone number for the inspector in case they have any questions about the operation of your home.

Exterior

Make sure water drains away from the house by adding downspout and splash blocks under gutters. Fix any loose shingles or nail pops on the roof. Clean out gutters and downspouts to prevent overflowing. Check wood trim joints for softness and caulk.

Check all steps for loose bricks or wood and replace or secure as needed. Check all handrails for looseness and secure as needed.

If there is a deck check for weathering wood. Check for any fallen insulation or wood debris lying on the ground under a deck or in a crawl space. This creates a conducive environment for termites. Check hose faucets to ensure they're not loose or leaking. Ensure that there are anti-sipho

Garage

Check automatic reverse on garage doors. Check garage foundation walls for termite tubes. (mud tubes on the wall). Move stored items away from the garage walls so that the inspector can view the foundation.

Check for damaged Sheetrock adjoining the living space to ensure proper fire rating

Past Client Testimonials

The SL HomeGroup was incredible to work with, so personable and responsive. We felt at ease every step of the way, all while making it the easiest process we have ever been through in buying a home!

I’m not one for many words, but I had to jump on just to say that the SL Home Group is the BEST. The responsiveness, attention to detail and quality of work produced is head and shoulders above others I’ve worked with. They make the process seamless and go above and beyond. The gold standard for sure!

The SL Home Group is full of AMAZING people! The selling of my house was smooth and FAST! (Less than 24 hrs ??) They were thorough and prompt with everything! They made it easy for us as first time home sellers! They were always a phone call/text away with the answers to any questions or concerns we may have had!

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Agent Bio

MY NAME IS EBONEE BRYANT-SMITH AND I AM SO EXCITED TO MEET YOU AND TELL YOU MORE ABOUT MYSELF! I AM A PROUD WIFE ORIGINALLY FROM LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA NOW LIVING IN THE METRO-CHARLOTTE AREA WITH 3 FUR BABIES WITH HAVING EXPERIENCE IN SUCH AN AGGRESSIVE LA MARKET, I AM READY TO ACCOMPLISH SUPERIOR RESULTS FOR ALL MY CLIENTS I VALUE THE TRUST MY CLIENT'S PLACE IN ME AND WILL AIM TO SURPASS YOUR EXPECTATIONS

I AM HONORED TO SAY THAT YOU CAN ALSO CATCH ME ON THE SIDELINES AS A TOPCAT FOR THE CAROLINA PANTHERS! #KEEPPOUNDING! THE CAROLINA PRIDE RUNS VERY DEEP AND SO HELPING YOU FIND THAT PERFECT HOME OR SPACE IS OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE TO ME AND YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE MY UNDIVIDED ATTENTION I HAVE BEEN ANALYZING REAL ESTATE FOR MANY YEARS AND MY PAST EXPERIENCES WILL GREATLY INFLUENCE MY CAPABILITIES TO BUY AND SELL IN TODAY'S MARKET. I WILL ALWAYS GIVE TRUTHFUL AND FORTHRIGHT ADVICE BECAUSE I STAND BY THE MORALS OF COMMUNICATION, TRUST, AND HONESTY WITH EVERY CLIENT AND WITHIN EVERY TRANSACTION. I WOULD LOVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE MY KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCES WITH YOU TO HELP ASSIST YOUR EVERY BUYING AND/OR SELLING DECISION

Ebonee Bryant- Smith NC Realtor

"CLIENT TESTIMONIAL"

EBONEE HELPED ME AND MY HUSBAND FIND OUR FIRST HOME! SHE HAD SO MUCH ENERGY AND MADE US EXCITED ABOUT EVERY HOUSE WE VISITED SHE DID VERY WELL WITH FOLLOWING UP AND ANSWERING ANY QUESTION WE HAD AND IN A VERY TIMELY MANNER! SHE'S VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT HER PROPERTIES AND THE AREAS THAT SURROUND THEM THANK YOU AGAIN EBONEE !!