Light-flooded turnkey ranch home in Charlotte that celebrates space and landscape

Enjoy the privacy and retreat offered by this move-in ready, executive ranch style home that showcases space and modern amenities in every space and corner.

Nestled on 1.56 acres of wooded land, this  4 bedroom, 2.5 bathrooms, 3,748 square foot Charlotte home delivers the easy living you've been dreaming of.

You'll love its expansive front yard with mature trees, tree-lined driveway and scenic drive through its gorgeous neighborhood.

The previous owners have also ensured that this home is well-maintained. Its exteriors were painted in 2016 and the interior painted in 2017. The ceiling skylight in the breakfast room and sunroom were also replaced by the previous owners.

This real estate property offers the peace, retreat, and serenity you want, all wrapped up in a gorgeous package of space and light.

As one of the most beautiful homes in Providence Plantation, the new owners will surely appreciate all the amenities this home has.

Providence Plantation is a highly sought-after subdivision 11 miles south of uptown Charlotte.

This community is prominent for its large lot cuts, beautiful homes, excellent schools and various amenities. On top of it all, this neighborhood is known for its peace and proximity to shopping and uptown.

From this home, there are great schools, both public and private,  within a four-mile radius.

An interior that radiates warmth and elegance

Exposed bricks on the portico entrance add character to this stunning home.

Step inside the elegant front door and into an amply sized foyer flooded with natural light. High ceilings, neutral-toned walls, and skylights welcome you into this gorgeous abode.

The polished hardwood floor enhances the warmth and elegance of this spacious interior.

To the left side of the foyer is a french door that opens to the large gourmet eat-in kitchen of this Charlotte real estate.

This kitchen is designed to impress! It features immaculate countertops, a huge center island, stainless steel appliances like the GE profile gas stove and oven bought in 2008, a pantry, and loads of storage spaces.

Under counter lights, recessed lighting and imported Italian hand-blown glass lights above add sophistication and style, creating a magazine-page worthy kitchen.

Across the kitchen is a good-sized space for a breakfast nook. There's also a chef's built in desk at the corner, a great spot for planning meals and inspiring party-worthy meals.

Meal times become more exciting when you are surrounded by great food and the wonderful company of friends.

For large gatherings and celebrations, the formal dining room of this home is the right space.

Large windows let light stream into this elegant dining room that can comfortably fit a six person dining table and chairs.

Past the French doors, the hallway opens to a fabulously spaced living room with vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and a wood burning fireplace with a towering brick mantle.

Moroccan style panels add charm and character to this already stunning room.

This spacious living area is a great spot for rest and relaxation. Feel your stress drain away as you enjoy the warmth of the fireplace while relaxing on the sofa.

If you love to entertain, this vast living room will easily be your guest’s favorite space.

Adjacent to the living room is a beautiful sunroom with custom glass door insert and lots of windows overlooking the private backyard. Two skylights along with the glass windows allow plenty of natural light in this room.

This sunroom is the perfect place to entertain indoors at any season.

In spring and summer, you have a wonderful view of the thick lush foliage of the deep woods. Fall brings an array of warm colors from yellow to red, and the winter view offers a sense of calm and serenity.

More living spaces to enjoy!

Another special feature of this fantastic home for sale in Charlotte is its spacious den.

If there is a room in this house specially designed for your guests, this is it! It features vaulted ceiling, large windows, a wood burning fireplace, and a custom full bar and sink, perfect for entertaining.

Need a home office? This home has one, and its ready for you and your furniture. Carpet floors complement the neutral toned walls, giving you that professional office look.

A master suite with a rustic feel

Need a private sanctuary? You’ll love what this home offers.

The master bedroom is large and has vaulted ceilings with exposed beams and a walk-in closet with California style organizers. Large windows overlook the greenery, giving you a great view every morning.

Set with the most comfortable bed, it will deliver you restful nights and great sleep.

The master bathroom is just as lovely with its granite counters, heated floors, shower with multi jets and garden soaking tub with jets.

Look forward to indulging in some self-pampering at the end of the day in this luxurious bathroom that can rival a five-star hotel.

A large deck overlooking a private backyard

A great home wouldn’t be complete without a fantastic outdoor retreat, and this Charlotte home delivers!

This vast deck overlooks the large spacious flat backyard bordered with trees, giving you the privacy you want.

If you love having guests over, an outdoor barbecue grill would be a wonderful addition to this deck.

Host family gatherings and holiday parties on this fabulously spaced backyard.

In the latest episode of Charlotte Today, Nancy Braun shares several thoughts on choosing the right Realtor®. Whether you’re buying or selling a home, having the right real estate professional is crucial to a smooth process.

With so many agents out there, how are you expected to find the right one for you?

Not all Realtors® are the same so it’s important to find out as much as you can about your potential agent. This can make a huge difference in your experience as buyer or seller. Asking the right questions can help you narrow down your options.

Nancy talks about the crucial questions to ask when choosing a Realtor® to work with. She shares how crucial it is to delve into the length and type of experience a Realtor® brings to the table with them. It’s also good to ask how many clients the Realtor® is working with currently. This will be a good gauge of how much time the representative will be able to dedicate to you.

She also highlights the value of working with the right team. As the marketing of real estate becomes more diverse, there is a greater need for people working together.

Nancy’s team at Showcase Realty is composed of individuals who have specialized duties and complete specific tasks, so that no details are over overlooked. With over 50 agents and staff, Showcase Realty provides efficient and best-in-class real estate client services in the Carolinas.

There’s only one team to call when you’re buying or selling a home in Charlotte NC-- it’s Showcase Realty! Nancy and the team have assisted thousands of real estate clients. 

If you want to experience the best and most effective real estate service imaginable, all you have to do is call Nancy Braun at (704) 997-3794.

Colleen: Whether you’re buying a home or getting ready to put yours on the market, choosing the right RealtorⓇ is a crucial part of the process.

Eugene: Well here to help us is Nancy Braun with Showcase Realty. Hello, Nancy how are you doing?

Nancy: I’m great, thank you.

Colleen: We’re glad you’re here. Alright, we mentioned choosing RealtorⓇ is really important. It’s a great first step when buying or selling a home, correct?

Nancy: That’s absolutely one of the top things that people concern themselves with. Who are they going to have represent them?

Eugene: Now you got 25 questions that are absolutely critical when buying a house.

Nancy: That’s right.

Eugene: Okay, and the very first one was “how many homes have you sold?”

Nancy: That’s right. Anyone can get a license with a minimal degree. It’s like six or eight weeks to train, to get a certification and be a licensed RealtorⓇ. The question is do you want to have someone that’s had very little experience in the past or someone who has sold thousands or hundreds of homes? Because each time you have a transaction, you have a tremendous learning experience and there are problems you have to solve throughout.

Colleen: You also said one of the questions you can ask a potential RealtorⓇ is “Where do you rank in Charlotte?” why is that a good question to ask?

Nancy: Well, just to give you more experience, you want to be with someone who’s out there that knows the neighborhood, that knows the product, that knows the concerns, knows issues that might be specific to a certain area. If Radon is an issue or if aluminum wiring is an issue. An experienced agent is going to have his or her own hands on the local area, know all those critical factors.

Colleen: Makes a lot of sense.

Eugene: And I know another thing is the list price to sell ratio, that has to be an issue that people have to bring up. Is that correct?

Nancy:  That’s right, there are those who we call in the industry as limited service brokers or discount brokers and they might promote that they might be less of a commission and you might be so focused on what kind of commission they are going to charge but the end result is what are you going to net.

So if you’re putting your home on the market, it doesn’t really matter so much what you’re paying to get your home marketed as long as you net more. If I take my home on the market and I engage a RealtorⓇ that maybe isn’t going to market the property or isn’t going to use all the tools that they should be using to blast it on the internet or get great photography, and then they put the house on the market and they get 85% the list price; well, I’ve really lost my money even though I  think I’m saving it on the front end by paying less commission beacause if you went with someone like myself, you get a 100% on average of list price.

Colleen: That’s good to know. Another question that folks should ask when they’re choosing a RealtorⓇ is asking the agent “How many buyers they’re working with?” Why is that an important question to ask?

Nancy: Well the typical real estate agent is most often working with 2 or 3 buyers at any one time. I’ve created a system in our office so we actually have 5 people answering the phones and we are heavy marketers so we have over 50,000 buyers in our database. So I tell my sellers, “I probably already have your home sold.”

Eugene: So with those 50,000 people in your database, what is the marketing plan because it would be the next thing I’d want to know “What is the marketing plan as you’re going to sell my home?”

Nancy: We have a tremendous marketing team so I have people on my staff, they are experts on social media, in digital marketing, and SEO. We also have a very, very sophisticated CRM so we can market the properties to our database right away. So they immediately get access to our new listings, open houses, price reductions and any new back on the market, they will be notified right away.  

Colleen: Another thing you can ask a RealtorⓇthat you might be considering working with is “How many homes they sold last year?”

Nancy: That’s right. That way you know, are they up and coming, are they engaged in the business or are they just part-time. The person that’s out there, that’s marketing, that’s selling a lot of homes is going to be very knowledgeable.

Colleen: I think a lot of times people don’t ask these questions, they just think, “Oh my friend said his cousin just got his license and now he’s going to be my guide” but this makes so much sense to me, Nancy.

You mentioned you have a large staff at Showcase Realty so another question you can ask a RealtorⓇ that you might be thinking about working with, “what is the size of your staff?”

Nancy: So I was an individual agent before general brokerage, my first twelve years in my career. Then in 2008, I spun off and created my own company and the reason was I felt that I couldn’t service my sellers in particular unless I had a big team behind me.

The internet was exploding, and even though I’m good on social media, I’m good at technology, I can’t possibly market the properties all by myself. I don’t have enough hands or fingers to type and create that.

So my team behind me is marketing and blasting the properties that we have for the market all over the internet and if you don’t have that kind of expertise, and the people that can back you up and really properly market your property, you might not be getting the exposure that you need to sell your house.

Colleen: You’re good, Nancy. If you would like a free copy of Nancy’s 25 Critical questions you must ask your agent before hiring them, visit ncbestagent.com, ncbestagent.com. Nancy Braun from Showcase Realty, thank you for your time.

Are you looking for tried and tested tips to sell your property quickly and for the highest possible price?

Nancy Braun, on her third guesting at Charlotte Today at WCNC NBC, talked about the essential marketing strategies that will help sell your home for top dollar. 

First on her list is the use of professional photography. With many buyers today beginning their home search online, it’s imperative to showcase your home with stunning professional photography in order to capture the buyers’ attention and to create a positive first impression.

Next, Nancy shared how important the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) is and how it allows sellers the widest exposure in advertising their home for sale. She also discussed why marketing a home with online video makes so much sense. Aside from professional photos, a video tour is a very powerful way to showcase the unique features of the home while giving a much more detailed look at the property.

Another strategy is fast follow up and the importance of having the right agent who will efficiently and effectively move through the process. Your agent should be proactively calling potential buyers, communicating with existing customers, and constantly following up on new leads.

If you’d like to know more information on buying and selling Charlotte NC real estate, call Nancy Braun at (704) 997-3794.

Colleen: If you're thinking about buying a home soon, it's time to get your game on.

Eugene: It's a seller's market and that means there’s some tough competition for buyers who are interested in the same property.

Colleen: Yeah. Nancy Braun with Showcase Realty can help. So Nancy, it really is a seller's market. What does that mean for buyers?

Nancy: It's very challenging for some buyers especially anything under $500,000. There's such a demand. So the buyers have to be very, very quick to look at homes and be prepared to write an offer right when they're at the house. 

Colleen: Because a lot of times multiple buyers will be putting an offer on the same home.

Nancy: That's right. Any of the best houses especially some of the homes that are close in into the Charlotte region are going to sell very, very quickly and there's gonna be multiple offers.

Colleen: Now, you really help your clients, your buyers stand out. Talk about how you do that.

Nancy: So one of the things I do right when I'm at the house, showing the house, I call the agent directly and then I ask the agent, “Well, tell me what the sellers are looking for?” It’s not always price. It could be timing. It could be that they love that stove. It could be that they want time to move after closing and rent back from the buyer. And I want to know those criteria because those might appeal to that seller more than just writing a traditional offer. 

Colleen: So you like to put together a good claim - that solid offer. Talk more about what that looks like.

Nancy: So, yes. We always use that term, “clean” but it includes not asking for a lot of things. So if you might ask for that patio furniture in the backyard, well that might be his grandmother's, you know. You don't know what it's important to that seller. So that phone call really kind of narrows down what are permissible for me to include in the offer and what isn't. But as simple as how many days for due diligence might alter my offer to take second place over another offer. So I want to have a short period of time for us to do our investigation as far as making sure that they know that we can move forward. I want to make sure that we can put up as much due diligence fee and earnest money deposit as my clients can afford.If they can do cash, cash always wins. Or if they can't do cash, then I want an actual approval letter from the lender. I don't want some weak pre-qualification letter. I want a letter actually written specifically for this property from my lender that the seller can look at and go, “Wow! This is a really solid buyer.” 

Colleen: So you actually have the buyer write a letter about why someone likes the house so much, maybe even include a family photo?

Nancy: Absolutely. Absolutely. That really makes a big difference. I recently sold my parents house and I can tell you that the first buyer that came through wrote me one of those letters. And I could feel, you know, this is a home I grew up in. My mom would love this home. It really meant a lot to me. So, I know that that personal letter from a buyer is critical in a multiple offer situation especially, if they're going to be owner-occupants. I was at an appointment last night and they were talking about them selling another home that they had and they were disappointed that the For Rent sign went up in the yard right after they sold it. And they internalized and personalized the home. So those letters - we in the industry call them love letters - really could be effective. So when I sit down and meet with a buyer, initially, I'll say, start writing the letter. We'll eventually get the particulars about the home that might really be relevant to this specific home we find but you can start getting pictures of your dogs, your kids, and reasons why you moved to Charlotte or some hot buttons that someone might, you know, be interested in hearing. 

Colleen: And quickly, I should mention too, you don't just do this via email. You put it all together in a nice little packet to give to the other agent.

Nancy: Yes, right. So traditionally most people just email the offer to purchase. Whereas, our multiple offer package could be really quite thick and it's going to have letters from the lender and letters from the buyers. It's going to have the specific disclosures included. It's going to have more documents documenting that they have the earnest money copies of their checks that they're submitting. It's a very, very thorough package including a table of contents. So always I think of seller includes if it's a husband and wife you've got one that's more detailed, number focused. One's more emotionally focused. So obviously the letters are more emotionally driven but then the table of contents and all the documentation appeals to the other partner who's going to be more detailed. 

Colleen: It’s a nice touch. You'll get that here at Showcase Realty. Nancy, thank you so much.

Nancy: Thank you.

Colleen: If you're interested in buying a home or if you're ready to put yours on the market, visit ShowcaseRealty.net or better yet, call Nancy Braun at Showcase Realty. The number is 704-997-3794.Make sure you mention Charlotte Today. If you do, you'll receive a free copy of Nancy's book, The Ultimate No Holds Barred Guide to Selling & Buying a Home in the Carolinas. Again, the number is 704-997-3794. Nancy, thank you so much.

Eugene: Nancy, thank you.

Are you thinking of selling your home? Get top tips from the best real estate agent in Charlotte NC!

Nancy Braun, owner and Broker-in-Charge of Showcase Realty, was recently invited as a guest in Charlotte Today, a local lifestyle and entertainment show on Channel 36 on NBC.  

She talked about the real estate market right now and how it is a great time to sell a home since there are more buyers than there are homes to choose from.

Nancy also shared tried and tested tips that will help sellers get the most out of their home sale. She discussed how people tend to overlook landscaping and focus so much on the interior of the house. The truth is failing to boost your home’s curb appeal can be damaging.

Next, she explained the importance of decluttering and how essential it is to help the buyers envision their things in the home. Nancy highlighted that if you're at a point where you're not sure what to do with that particular piece of furniture, you have to remember that less is more.  

Lastly, Nancy talked about the need for keeping the entire home clean during the entire selling process.

Watch the video for more details on how to sell your home fast!

Call Nancy Braun at 704-997-3794 for more information on buying and selling Charlotte NC real estate.

Charlotte NC Real Estate expert, Nancy Braun, reveals best home improvements that will sell a home for top dollar, on Charlotte Today at WCNC NBC

Nancy Braun, award-winning owner and broker-in-charge of Showcase Realty, has recently been invited to be a guest on the Charlotte Today program on Channel 36 on NBC to share her local market expertise. Aside from sharing her insights on the spectacular seller's market, she also revealed the simplest home improvement tips for the biggest impact on home buyers.

Watch now for top tips to prepare your Charlotte home for sale.

For more valuable real estate advice, buyers and sellers can look forward to Braun's future appearances by tuning into Charlotte Today on Channel 36 on NBC. Once every two weeks, Nancy will be sharing tips on how buyers can get the most hassle-free home-buying experience and how sellers can sell their home for top dollar.

For more information on buying and selling Charlotte NC real estate, call  Nancy Braun at (704) 997-3794 or visit Showcaserealty.net.