The other day a client asked what we were doing to market our Hilton Head properties internationally.  The next day a buyer from Europe purchased one of my oceanfront listings and I quickly started researching ways that we have reached out to these buyers with our marketing.  I found that just in the last year we went international with our Multiple Listing Service and now reach out to international buyers with our listings promoted and published in six languages including French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. Try it yourself and click here to search the Hilton Head MLS in the  language of your choice.   As well, I am a member to an international network of 35 countries, 17 time zones, 46 languages, and 15,000 communities through our association with Leading Real Estate Companies of the World.  Bottom line…we are going international in our marketing of our properties. If you would like to explore or marketing programs and go international with us just call direct at (843)842-0805 or email us anytime at islandrealtor@hargray.com.  Merci!

The fence that buyers and sellers have been sitting on is coming down and no longer is it an easy place to get a seat.  Interest rates are the lowest in years and we recommend watching this video and scheduling a financial strategy session with David Crowell

Recently, a Hilton Head property pended after 900 days.  It had also been previously listed for sale for for 500+ days previously with another agent, bringing it to a grand total of over 4 years on the real estate market.  Sellers need to know that there only three reasons a property does not sell including condition, location and value. Because the condition and location were excellent, the only thing wrong was the value. Read the rest of this entry

Although some properties today are selling “as-is” usually there is some time frame that Hilton Head sellers will give a buyer to complete a property inspection.    While property inspections cost about $500 dollars depending on the size and type of property, they are well worth this out of pocket cost for the purchaser.  Within a few days the home inspector will send via email photos and detailed information about the property that helps a buyer understand their new property and may identify any areas that may require more review. Read the rest of this entry

Rental properties on Hilton Head may have taken a beating in value but they have kept on ticking when it comes to rental income. While some values have dropped on rental properties (approximately 36%) on Hilton Head Island, the gross rental income has stayed fairly constant. Recently purchasers have warmed up to rental properties as they negotiate some very sweet deals on some of the best locations.  Although investors have started buying these rental properties, we still have a few great locations available. Read the rest of this entry

The Hilton Head real estate market offers opportunities for sellers, buyers and agents to be creative.  Some sellers have sweetened the pot by throwing in furnishings, golf carts, boats, seller financing, property trades, accepted time share down payments, purchased home warranties, guaranteed rentals, removed wallpaper, staged homes, offered vacation bonuses and we even had one seller that took in rare gold coins towards their sale.  Incentives may be the extra motivation needed to close the sale rather than price. Read the rest of this entry

May market reports provided by South Carolina REALTORS® in cooperation with the Multiple Listing Service of Hilton Head are listed below.

May Monthly Indicator – Click Here

May Housing Supply – Click Here

If you are interested in receiving market reports for your neighborhood, street or complex via email as they occur in real time, please email us at robbie@robbiebunting.com.  This report is great if you are an owner or a future buyer in a particular area of Hilton Head Island.

Hilton Head Real Estate agents believe that if their buyer clients go home with out signing a contract that they may end up joining the “COULDA CLUB”.  The problem with joining this club is that it is easier to join than it is to quit.  We all have met them through the years talking about the property they “coulda” purchased.  Needless to say, because of interest rates, demographics, selection and prices offered right now there could be quite a few members joining this club in the year ahead.  Only the believers can keep you out of this club.

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This update below is from Keith Miller from Miller Long Term Rentals on Hilton Head Island.  We have asked him to take a look at where we have been to get a better understanding of where we may be going.

These market trends help us better adapt to this changing market and help us guide our clients and customers as they research Hilton Head Real Estate.

Rental Demand is Strong on Hilton Head

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