One of the benefits of South Carolina living is the climate that’s conducive to outdoor activities throughout the year. While temperatures drop during winter, the weather is often still pleasant enough for outdoor recreation. In fact, that’s why outdoor living spaces are so popular in southern states. If you’re thinking of selling a home in …
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Down payment, down payment, down payment—that’s what it’s all about when you’re trying to work your way up to buying a house. In some cases (such as a military veteran working under the umbrella of a VA loan), a down payment might not be needed. In most cases, however, it’s common to place up to …
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You might be among many South Carolina residents who are currently “on the fence” as to whether they should sell their homes. Some wonder whether there is a specific time of year that’s better from a seller’s perspective. Others are worried about issues like taxes and whether they will have to give a large portion …
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Even if you are selling a house for the first time, you’ve no doubt heard terms and phrases in the real estate industry, such as “curb appeal,” “staging” and “ambience.” When an agent brings buyers through to tour your home, your goal is to create a look and feel that enables prospective buyers to imagine …
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Whether you’re getting ready to buy or sell a home in South Carolina, it pays to learn more about the key issues that affect the home sale industry. If you scroll through the archives on our blog, you’ll find posts that address specific issues that might affect a buyer or seller, such as curb appeal …
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If you’re getting ready to put a house on the market in South Carolina, you have several decisions to make. One of them, of course, has to do with list price. How much will you ask for your home? Another issue is whether to sell your house “as-is,” which basically means the buyer agrees to …
In a perfect world, sellers would list homes on the market, buyers would make offers, and deals would close in a swift and amicable fashion. In reality, it doesn’t always happen that way. In fact, sometimes, issues arise that spark contention between sellers and buyers. Some cases are resolved through negotiation while others wind up in court. …
What happens if a seller backs out of a real estate contract? Read More »
If you’re getting ready to start shopping for a new home in South Carolina, there are several key factors to success. One of the best things you can do is connect with a real estate team who takes a holistic approach to the home purchase experience. This means they won’t just crunch some numbers on …
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You’ve probably known someone it’s happened to—they listed a house on the market, and it sat there. No offers. No sale. There are numerous reasons why a house might linger on the market. One of the most common issues is that sellers price their properties too high. They base their list price on emotion rather than comparative …
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For the past couple years, it’s been a seller’s market in South Carolina. It is not uncommon for there to be two, three or more offers on the same house. This gives a seller a great advantage because—well, the more options the better, right? That’s all well and good if you are the seller, but …
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