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

The best Hilton Head Island purchase we ever made was “Ol’ Bessie”.  That is what my wife and kids named our 1991 club car golf cart.  When we purchased her in 1993, she had already been set out to pasture by a golf course in the north east and we were told because the seasons were shorter up there, she still had a lot of life in her.  We added the back seat kit and the top and she is still going strong.  Besides golf, there are many reasons to own or rent a golf cart in the Hilton Head or Bluffton areas. Read the rest of this entry

We have used everything including facts, humor, time lines, fast talking, slow talking, explaining the rules up front and for some reason nothing has worked, yet!  The next time we have a buyer for a short sale we are going to have them take this test.  The results will reveal their tolerance for patience and we than will know what is expected of us.   In order to add some humor to these challenging sales we have noted a few rules below.

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Not your everyday oceanfront!

Exquisite 5,000+ sqft oceanfront built w/structural steal & hurricane glass in 2004. Big sun decks, huge pool w/spa & deck. 7 bedrooms w/private baths & balconies(3 master suites) Kitchen features 2 big fridges, 2 dishwashers overlooking 2 story rotunda and glass to the beach. 2 washer/2 dryers, second floor snack kitchen. Decorator furnished. Seller creative. Partnership or Trade? The details are exquisite. Elevator to ground level, large paddle lot, 2 fireplaces, 2 big living areas, 8 car parking under, views up, out and down the beach. Rental income 300K+

Jane and I can now help with any move anywhere!  Our trusted network can help you find a Realtor that can help you buy or sell anywhere in the world.  The problem with just finding someone on the Internet or looking in the yellow pages is that you never know what your going to get.  I tried to do this once when a friend had a brownstone in New York City that they wanted to sell.  I went on line and called a few recommended Realtors but could not find someone that I could trust.  With our relocation network, you simply contact me and I will locate a qualified trusted Realtor. Read the rest of this entry

Whoever controls the buyers, controls the real estate market on Hilton Head Island.  Year after year Dunes Marketing Group’s closed sales volume puts them into the top 3 of all companies in the area.  This is not done without great leadership and sales skills.  Dunes Marketing is one of the few real estate companies that boasts offices in high buyer traffic locations that are easy to walk into.  With these locations, Bill Baldwin, Director of Sales and Marketing introduces his agents and his company to these buyers and leads the market.  This short video gives you an introduction to Bill Baldwin and his winning team. Read the rest of this entry

If you are ready to sell or have been sitting on the real estate market, you may want to watch the video below.  We have invited Kelly Hughes to discuss home staging.  Although many of us have very comfortable homes, the way in which we sell these homes is different than the way we live in them.  Once they are listed for sale they no longer are our homes, but now they are a “product”.  Potential purchasers will shop through properties and pass on those that they cannot get a feel for because they are cluttered or have something that is rather easy with some re-arranging. Read the rest of this entry

We will be updating this for July 4 2012…Send us your favorite places to watch the fireworks on Hilton Head Island and we will add this into our special report.  Thank you.

Harbour Town’s 4th of July Festivities.

Children’s activities, food and drinks with a fireworks display around 9:15 p.m. Free shuttle service from several parking lots throughout The Sea Pines Resort. Gate fee is $5(unless you are renting in Sea Pines or are an owner). (843) 842-1979 or seapines.com.www.seapines.com

Shelter Cove’s July 4th fireworks.

Located at Mile Marker 8 off of William Hilton Parkway.  Performances by Shannon Tanner will begin at 6:30PM and fireworks will start at dusk.  Between these events, guests can enjoy the food  and arts and crafts.  There is no charge to walk around. www.palmettodunes.com

Skull Creek Community Fireworks at Hudson’s.

Outside entertainment beginning at 6 p.m. with food and drinks available for purchase. Fireworks from a barge on the Intracoastal Waterway at 9:30 p.m. Free parking and shuttle service from the Boys & Girls Club on Gum Tree Road, 6-10 p.m. (843) 681-2772 or hudsonsonthedocks.com. Read the rest of this entry