Every year we ask our trusted and local Hilton Head advisors 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 the Hilton Head Real Estate Market.  Below is the real estate financing update and video. Read the rest of this entry

The urgency to buy property on Hilton Head Island has to be intense if you are a buyer!   Typically this decision is based on a need or a want and only when the right timing and circumstances collide do purchasers make the decision to buy a property.  The pressure must be intense. We suggest making an offer before you arrive subject to your visit or selecting two properties to think about on  your travels home…after all we don’t want you to have crocodile tears if you miss out.

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How do agents use their Hilton Head Hot-sheet?

Everyday Hilton Head Real Estate agents check their hotsheet to find out what is happening in the real estate market.  Some Realtors check their hot sheet daily and others check it more frequently as this hot-sheet is full of useful information for buyers and sellers.  This is where we see the most recent price adjustments, recent sales, closed sales for the day (pendings), properties that have expired, new listings and properties that are back on the market.  This hot-sheet can help us navigate the market with our buyers and sellers. Read the rest of this entry

The other day I stopped at a local shop on the Island.  The owner was friendly and I asked him “how’s business?”.  His answer was “I work every day”.  After walking away I thought about his answer as it not only stated a work ethic it stated so much more.  It was said in a tone of pride and gratitude that he had customers, he had a business and he had the ability to serve them.  Wow.

Jane and I work every day on Hilton Head Island

As we work forward in real estate, when someone asks us “How’s Business?”, our reply is going to be “We work every day” .  We are grateful for our clients,  the work they give us and the chance to have a business on this wonderful Island.  With pride and gratitude we can make a difference in their lives.

Last week the article “Sellers should throw the dog a bone” created some great controversy and discussion.   We had one seller say to us that he would throw a low ball offer into the waste basket and never respond to it, but we also had one agent say what the heck and told her seller to counter the low ball with a bottom line number.  Now they are heading to closing.  Not that all sellers are the same, but one thing is for sure, they sure get testy when you start talking about money. Read the rest of this entry

As this market continues to change, we are finding new ways in which we do business.  It used to be that we would run a great ad for our open houses and hold our breath hoping that this ad would attract potential purchasers into our properties.  Needless to say it “physically” required the buyer and the realtor to be there.  This was such a waste of time for everyone involved.  In fact, it took longer to find a property a year ago than it does today, because our buyers are now virtual. Read the rest of this entry

In 2009, the market was barely breathing.  In 2010, the market was active in price segments under $750,000.  In 2011, we are seeing  a trend on Hilton Head Island that includes steady activity on some of our higher priced properties .  This is good news for all Hilton Head sellers that are correctly positioned in the market with fair market value on properties with good condition and location.  Below is the market trend report which shows this welcomed activity on Hilton Head Island Read the rest of this entry

If you are thinking of selling or buying real estate in the Hilton Head you need our monthly report below.  This easy to read report is just one of the ways we stay on top of the market and guide our sellers and buyers through this changing market.  These reports are e-mailed monthy to our clients and are available by emailing us at robbie@robbiebunting.com .  If you have a few minutes and would like an explanation of how this information can help you, please call Jane Hyers, my assistant to set up a phone appointment at (843)842-0803.

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