There will be no pity in be-back city for Hilton Head buyers after this summer.   While many have been lucky the last few years in delaying their Hilton Head purchasing decision, market research shows supply dropping as buyers get off the fence.  Buyer confidence is building and even higher priced properties are dropping in supply shown by the table below.  Looks like local REALTORS, lenders, inspectors and attorneys are going to have a HOT summer on Hilton Head in 2013! Read the rest of this entry

A few years back, brave heart buyers were rewarded with great prices on Hilton Head.  This can be considered perfect timing.  In general though we were missing confidence in the overall economy therefore many buyers sat on the fence.  It is hard at best to time purchases like real estate but when all the variables including price, condition, location, value, rental and economy come together we find perfect alignment for our Hilton Head Buyers.  It’s better than perfect timing!  Read the rest of this entry

The best properties won’t sell unless the asking price mirrors the value of the property for sale on Hilton Head.  In the past, sellers would receive offers if a property was priced incorrectly.  Nowadays, buyers just move to the next property without ever making an offer or coming back for a second time.  Because of this, many home sellers are adjusting the asking price of their property.  In fact, yesterday 17 sellers decided to adjust their price because they understand the difference between price and value.  Read the rest of this entry

Up in the first quarter on Hilton Head!

• Home sales are up with strong sales in the first quarter!  We had 213 home sales in the first quarter on Hilton Head Island, versus 186 in the first quarter last year.
• Villa sales are down with only 218 sold YTD vs 250 last year for the same time frame.  No problem if you are properly priced!
• Lot sales were up a up a just a wee little bit over last year…but the phones are buzzing with buyers stepping forward.  This is the year of the lot! Read the rest of this entry

We just sold an oceanfront property in Palmetto Dunes that brought the marketing time to 30 days and a closing date in 29 days.  The seller had been looking for a closing date for over 2 years and the auction process put a spotlight on this property that traditional marketing could not.  Within days, there were inquiries from around the world and 8 registrered bidders showed up on March 8, 2013 to bid.  While an auction may not appeal to every seller, the thirty day sale can easily be achieved with just a few good systems in place. Read the rest of this entry

Some of our Hilton Head sellers may be a bit shell shy after the last few years with hardly a nibble, but given the current state of the market, sellers need to know the market is moving.  Might be hard to get back on the horse that threw you, but timing is on a sellers side for Hilton Head Vacation Homes and Residential properties…right now.

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Hilton Head Island, SC – A private oceanfront retreat located on the beach front in Palmetto Dunes will be sold by Auction without Reserve March 8, 2013.  This home showcases 4,650 square feet of casual elegance which includes 6 bedrooms, 6 1/2 baths, elevator, oceanfront pool and quality fixtures and finishes.  The short video above introduces Mark Crawford and Concierge Auctions.  This auction has caught the attention of national and international buyers with over 150 inquiries from around the world on the first day launched.

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When the music stops playing, will you have a Hilton Head, Daufuskie or Bluffton Property?   Inventory, prices, properties, locations, condition and interest rates are all subject to change without notice when it comes to Hilton Head Real Estate!  Right now interest rates, better than great pricing and premier locations are all available.  When one or the other of these start disappearing we expect to see crocodile tears in the Low-Country! Read the rest of this entry

Happy New Year Hilton Head!  Behind us now is the fiscal cliff, the election and the tail end of the recession.  Welcome 2013!!  While we will look back on 2012 with love and affection we are very excited about the New Year ahead.  Below are the observations and expectations for 2013 Hilton Head Island Real Estate.  Read the rest of this entry

The signs went up last Friday and we are excited about all the business we are going to generate this coming year. Of course, several of our close REALTOR friends have volunteered for the overflow. Given the new year and the new business, we have listed below our resolutions for 2013. Read the rest of this entry