TIPS to Avoiding a Holiday Disaster

Can you believe that Christmas is only TWO days away???? This week has been full of Christmas activities and tonight is our annual ERA Mountain View Properties office Christmas Party. Very excited :)

I know that many of you host Christmas parties at your house throughout the holiday season.... (I am hosting Christmas lunch at my house this year for the FIRST TIME! yay)...so I figured I would share some TIPS with you, courtesy of an article from the North Carolina Association of Realtors, on how to avoid holiday disasters! Hope this helps:

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  5 Holiday Hosting Disasters and How to Avoid Them

  Take a look at the most common things that can go wrong when you have guests and learn how to prevent them. Read

Visit houselogic.com for more articles like this.

Copyright 2011 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®

Wishing Everyone a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!         

Exciting News! and a New Listing!

Hey Everyone!

So I know that I haven't been posting much on my blog lately (mainly because I have been too busy to sit down and do it) Where has December gone? Let alone November! I cant believe that Christmas is next week! Oh how time flies.

This  week I have been in Charlotte, NC taking the first 4 classes to obtain my GRI Designation. I have been wanting to start this process for a while and am so glad that I am finally doing it!
For those of you who don't know what a GRI Designation is...it stands for "Graduate of REALTORS Institute" It is one of the highest recognized Realtor Designations and simply just a WEALTH of knowledge.
You can learn more about it by clicking here. NC Association of Realtors
I truly love my job and want to be the best I can be at it! Taking these classes and utilizing the information I learn is going to enable me to provide my clients with TOP NOTCH service. :)

I have 8 more classes to go until I can obtain my designation, hoping to be done by 2012!!! I will share more with you sometime next week on some things that I learned this week. So stay tuned for that!

Anyway on another note..... I took a new listing last week and wanted to share a few photos with you. Its a VERY nice, move in ready home!

See below photos and a brief description :)

Exterior

Spacious Living Room

Updated Kitchen

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1

BTH

UPGRADES GALORE.... Don't miss out on being the proud owner of this recently remodeled two bedroom one bath home. Some recent upgrades include: new electrical work, plumbing, flooring, siding, replacement windows, heat pump, and SO MUCH MORE! Kitchen offers beautiful cabinetry throughout and spacious eat in kitchen area. Large living area, bedrooms, and bathroom complete this MOVE IN READ HOME!

You can learn more about this listing my clicking here and typing in MLS 12899


Chelsi Mentink Poteat
ERA Mountain View Properties 
Office Number: 828-659-3100

~Peaceful Tranquility~

Sit back and relax with the peaceful surroundings offered with this 3 BR, 2Bath home that sits on .72 acres of a nicely manicured lawn. Exterior features include: large parking area, wrap around porch, air conditioned outbuilding, camper hookup, and ample fruit trees surrounding property. Interior features include: open floor plan, separate laundry area, eat in kitchen, and so much more! Seller providing a ONE YEAR HOME WARRANTY with sale of property! Don't miss out on being the PROUD owner of this HOME.

For more info please email me @ chelsirealestate@yahoo.com


Chelsi Mentink Poteat
ERA Mountain View Properties
Marion, NC
Office: 828-659-3100

First TIme Homebuying Tips

 First-Time Homebuying Tips

Buying a home is a weighty enough decision in general; it can be even more daunting when you’re just starting out. First-time homebuyers have many concerns and face many new experiences. At ERA Mountain View Properties we’re committed to answering these questions and making the process a smooth and stress-free one.

There are many considerations that first-time homebuyers have to take into account – 

THE IMPORTANCE OF FINDING THE RIGHT FINANCING

DETERMINING IF A GIVEN COMMUNITY HAS WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR (IN EVERYTHING FROM SCHOOL SYSTEM TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION)

Knowing how to evaluate the condition of a house you're interested in (from its aesthetic value to its structural soundness)

 These are details many of us never even have to think about, but for new homeowners they can make all the difference, and are exactly the ones the professionals at ERA Mountain View Properties are trained to guide you through.

For more information, please feel free to get in touch with me at the email address or phone number below. If you’re ready to take this important step, we can help make sure it’s on the right foot.

Chelsi Poteat

chelsirealestate@yahoo.com

828-460-1879

Tired of just sitting on the fence?

CONDO with GOLF COURE LIVING right in your OWN BACK YARD!

Newest listing!

Great condo at Linville Falls Mountain Club and Preserve Golf Course. Absolutely beautiful greens, lush landscaping, and so much more!

Here is a write up and some photos I would like to share! Enjoy :)

Convenient golf course living right outside your back yard! Don't miss out on being the proud owner of this 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo which sits by Hole #1 at Linville Mountain Club & Preserve. All you need in order to move into this condo is your set of golf clubs; the rest can be taken care of for you! Owner willing to leave most furnishings! Interior features include open living space, spacious master bedroom and bath, ample storage space, and most importantly a newly screened in porch: perfect for taking in the beautiful golf course surroundings!

First Level with Screened in Porch

Golf Course View

Entrance

Right in your own back yard!

Side View

Screened in Porch

To learn more about this listing please visit  www.eramountainview.com and search under MLS 12673

CHELSI MENTINK POTEAT
ERA Mountain View Properties
Office Number: (828) 659-3100

Another MOUNTAIN RETREAT!

Hey everyone!

I have another new listing in Linville Mountain Acres. For those of you that have never been in this development, it is full of beautiful mountain views of the Blue Ridge and many houses have views of Humpback Mountain. 

Truly breathtaking :)

Here is a write up with photos of my newest listing.

Beautiful mountain retreat that sits on 1.21 acres in the well established development of Linville Mountain Acres. Interior features include: Cathedral ceilings, custom wood work throughout, pine flooring, eat in kitchen, loft area, and SO MUCH MORE! Owner recently replaced roof with new fiberglass shingles, hot water heater, and ceiling fans. Being sold with most furnishings! Additional 4th bedroom in basement. Close to Marion, Linville, Boone, Blowing Rock, Linville Caverns, Blue Ridge Parkway, and many other attractions!

Rustic Tranquility?? I think so!

Back View

Custom doors and woodwork throughout entire home

God's handywork :)

Pine flooring throughout entire home

Want to learn more about this house? Visit eramountainview.com and type in MLS # 12666


Have a wonderful Monday! Stay tuned later this week for another post of a new listing in Linville Golf Course!


CHELSI MENTINK POTEAT
ERA Mountain View Properties
Office Number: (828)659-3100

Mountain Retreat FOR SALE!

Ready to purchase your own mountain retreat in the beautiful area of Linville? Well now is your opportunity! Don't miss out on being the proud owner of this mountain home complete with large wrap around porch.... perfect for viewing the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Interior features include: 2 bedroom/2 bath, Open Floor Plan, New Granite Countertops, Large Downstairs Living Area, and Two Cozy Fireplaces. Located close to Marion, Boone, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, Linville Caverns and Gorge and SO MUCH MORE!

Side View

Front of Cabin

EXPANSIVE wrap around porch... perfect for viewing Blue Ridge Mountains!

Cozy Living Space

New Granite Countertops!

Downstairs Living Space

Cozy fireplace

Chelsi Mentink Poteat (REALTOR)
ERA Mountain View Properties
Office Number: (828)659-3100

BRICK RANCHER FOR SALE!

Here is another listing I just took. SUPER CUTE BRICK RANCHER for $139,900. RECENTLY UPDATED! I just love this house... will make a great home for a growing family!

 RECENTLY UPDATED HOME!!!! 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath brick rancher with great curb appeal. Outside features include: circular drive, large front porch, and single carport, +/- 1 acre. Interior features include: large living area, eat in kitchen, den area downstairs. Recent upgrades include: new carpet in upstairs, fresh paint, hot water heater, new replacement windows in basement, ceramic tile in two bathrooms, new vanity in hall bath, new fiberglass door in basement.... Must see to appreciate this MOVE IN READY HOME! Located only seconds from I-40..minutes to YMCA, hospital, and new WalMart that is still being built. Recent home inspection ON FILE with Peace of Home Inspection

To view more pictures please visit my company's website @ eramountainview.com.... Then type in MLS # 12484

Chelsi Mentink Poteat 

ERA Mountain View Properties

Office Number: (828)659-3100

NEW LISTING!!!

Here are some pictures of a new listing that I just took. Great mobile home listed at $84,900

LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION!!!!..... Great opportunity to own a home in a lovely neighborhood! This 3 BR, 2 BTH home is very well maintained. Interior features include large living area with open floor plan, ample cabinetry in kitchen, large master bedroom with separate sitting area, gas logs, and SO MUCH MORE! Close to I-40 and McDowell Technical Community College. MUST SEE TO APPRECIATE.. call today for your OWN private showing!


Chelsi Mentink Poteat (REALTOR)
ERA Mountain View Properties
Office Number: (828)659-3100


Have a great day!!