Good morning Kyle,

GREAT QUESTION!! I see your are just now getting into the mindset for selling your home and looking to relocate! I am sure this is a somewhat exciting time for you as well as an anxious one as well. In this type of market you truly need an expert agent who will not only let you know what you need to do but also what you need to know about the market and proper strategies to help overcome the market and have your home stand out competitively. I work on the #1 team in New Bern and you are more than welcome to check out our website at http://www.newbernhomesonline.com and I would love to drop off a pre-list packet for you to go over which might very well answer lots of your questions. Please feel free to contact me at 252-571-9089 or email matt@donnaandcompany.com and I look forward to hearing back from you! Have a wonderful day!

I have stats for the past 6 mos. for the sales in Taberna (and could go back even further if needed) and would be happy to send them to you if you'd like. The houses that are priced well and staged and in turn-key condition are selling. 6 homes have sold in Taberna since 1/2009 ranging in price from 22000. - 650000. with 57 currently on the market. I have more statistics about sales if you would like me to email them to you. You can take a look at my website for more information and to sign up for my monthly newsletter that discusses the home sales in the New Bern area with Taberna being specified or email me at Kathy@KathyRichey.com. I would be honored to assist you in any way possible.

Kyle,
The market in New Bern (Taberna) has about a 22 month supply of houses on the market. The Neuse River Region Association of REALTORS has about a 13.5 month supply.
The 300,400,500k homes in Taberna are slow as is the whole market.

Another question that might need to be addresssed is how is the Wilmington market, which you are thinking about buying in, doing?
I recommend you talk to Henry McEachern with Coldwell Banker Seacoast. I have known him for years, he comes from a great family and is a Wilmington native, UNC-W graduate. He would be happy to give you information that might make decisions in New Bern easier. It is possible to trade up in a down market.
Henry's e-mail is Henry@henrym.com 910-512-4308 cell
best regards Homer Ray

Kyle
If you are going to put your home on the market you'll want to make sure it is in tip top shape and priced competitively. You will want to talk with a Real Estate firm with a large experinced Sales Force.
Please give me a call or email & I'll be happy to come out and see your home & do a market study.

Thanks hap

SETH W. PARROTT JR. (HAP) REALTOR BROKER G.R.I.
COLDWELL BANKER WILLIS SMITH 252 633 1234 hap@coldwellbanker.com

Hi Kyle,
Taberna is always popular and while sales there remain steady it a slower market and prices are down as a result. We've had such explosive growth the last few years that now we're just getting back to normal. I did a quick check of the currenst statistics on Taberna from the MLS and this is what I found.
54 homes on the market
lowest priced is $194,000 for an 1800sq.ft home in Taberna Village on the market 68 days
highest priced is $759,000 for a 4900 sq, ft custom built golf course home on the market 78 days

There are 7 homes pending sale right now in the price range of $300-400k
There have been 12 closed sales since January - most of these were also in the mid $300's range- the square footage is an average of 2500 on these.

If you are going to put your home on the market you'll want to make sure it is in tip top shape and priced competitively to make it stand out among the rest. I'd be happy to run a CMA to dtermine your market value, just send me the details on your house. From there we'll be able to tell what the competition is in your price range. No strings attached!
Please feel free to contact me directly anytime I can be of assistance.
Thanks,
Kristi Mason
kristi@newbernrealtyworld.com

Kyle,
All you need to do is to contact a local agent for "information only" and request a CMA of your home. They will pull the comps of the homes in your area and show you what the market value for you home is compared to homes that have sold (market price) and homes that are actively for sale (market value). You take into account any differences between the homes and then you arrive at the market value for your home.
There are plenty of good agents on Trulia that are from your area. If you still need help then just let me know and I can refer you to a top agent in your area to help you. If you like it can be for information only.

Larry Story
Coldwell Banker Triad