We are seeing a slowing in the refinancing and I guess the market thinks that we will see rates back in the 4% range.  “All my banking clients don’t see a return to those rates.  I guess I must agree that we maybe turning the corner on rates and property values”, said Bruce Goff a local appraiser on Hilton Head Island. Read the rest of this entry

As we ring in the New Year there are many things we did right in 2010 which we would like to grow upon in 2011.  As well there are many things that we see in the year ahead that we could do better.  Our top ten list includes all the things we are resolved to do better as we serve you in 2011.  It is our hope that you will give us a chance to prove them to you.

1.  We will save our Hilton Head sellers time in 2011

Time is money.  The longer it takes to find a buyer, the more it costs us and our sellers.  Our commitment to our sellers is to spend the necessary up front time designing a marketing strategy, preparing the property for the market and properly pricing the property from the get go.  We measure our success by the number of showings and offers that we generate.  Sometimes tweaking is required based on this activity.

2.  We will notify our Hilton Head Buyers Immediately

With 25 years of selling real estate on Hilton Head Island we have built strong networks that provide market information and informs of properties often before they hit the MLS.  By building relationships with brokers, banker, business people and neighbors throughout the Low Country our network will help you get the right property at the right price Read the rest of this entry

It’s interesting, over 70% of our clients want to drive by or view property on line before they ever go see it in person to check out the location.  Given the current timing and past economic chills, locations have become available on Hilton Head Island once again.  We have listed our guidelines to find the best location below.  Please note timing for great locations will run out as confidence continues to improve.  Read the rest of this entry

We recently sold a home in Sea Pines to a client that purchased the property sight unseen because there is a demand for long term rental properties on Hilton Head Island.  If after reading the following, you would like for us to find some potential long term rental properties, please email us at robbie@robbiebunting.com or contact us directly at 800-932-3652.  You can also do a quick search by visiting our new website HiltonHeadRealEstateNews.  I would suggest searching 3+ bedrooms, 2+ baths, 1800+ square feet, and priced from $200-$500 and let us know if you see something interesting!  Happy Hunting!  Read what our long term rental agent has to say below: Read the rest of this entry

The end of the year is an optimal time to review the current value of your Hilton Head real estate for your portfolio purposes.  In the past few years the real estate market has changed and if you are considering selling, trading up, trading down or making other changes to your real estate portfolio, this will definitely help you make a plan.  One of the best ways to determine the present value of your Island real estate is to contact your Hilton Head Realtor.  Read the rest of this entry by clicking here>>>

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Happy Hilton Head,

Robbie Bunting & Jane Hyers

P.S.  Saw a bumper sticker the other day that said “Hilton Head is my Happy Place”  If you are looking for the best sports bars, click here for Yahoo’s top 5 Hilton Head Sports Bars! 

It’s November 22 on Hilton Head Island and my window is wide open in my office.  Our real estate clients are loving the current weather and the PRIME real estate offered.  Read the rest of this entry

Are you a thermostat or a thermometer? 

In case you missed it, The Hilton Head Area Association of Realtors invited us to speak on the topic “Sales Up, Rentals Up, Are you up” with Johnny Ussery.  Together we presented the ways and reasons that we keep ourselves motivated and enthusiastic about selling Hilton Head Real Estate.  I could not believe I was on the same ticket as Johnny Ussery.  Not only is Johnny one of the most inspirational speakers on real estate in the country, his words match his passion perfectly.  He has succesfully coached salespeople in the sell out of many communities.  He inspires and moves agents into the market with a positive expectant attitude even when faced with challenge.  We have had many requests from Realtors that attended or heard about Johnny Usserys presentation and we hope to be forwarding this to you in the very near future.  In the meantime, below are some thoughts we shared: Read the rest of this entry

Take a look at time. 

I used to ask new Hilton Head buyers how much they wanted to spend, but not anymore.  Instead, I now am going to ask every buyer how many?  How many days before they buy?  How many months or years will they wait?  How many memories are they willing to miss?  In fact, a decision cannot be made until a prospective Hilton Head Purchaser places a higher value on their time.  No matter how good a deal it is!

How valuable is your time. Read the rest of this entry

Hilton Head Island Premier Resort Destination

Hilton Head Island, SC is located in the southernmost part of South Carolina and boasts nearly perfect year round weather due to the wonderful Gulf Stream breezes. Surrounded by the lush tropical landscape and nestled by the tranquil ocean, Hilton Head Island is a spectacular playground of relaxation and rejuvenation for the entire family.

Hilton Head Island Information

Hilton Head Island is well known as a luxury vacation destination due to the many entertainment and recreation options and for the local residents, Hilton Head Island is where the dream lifestyle comes true. Hilton Head Island is meticulously landscaped to highlight the natural environment and area, reaching the apex of beauty with the 12 miles of pristine white sandy beachfront.

Family Fun, Shopping, and Dining

The delightful year-round climate makes Hilton Head Island a great place to live. The numerous activities make it the perfect place to live. Not only is there a variety of fine dining options, there is a range of shopping, from local fun boutiques to ultra stylish upscale shops. Outdoor recreation boasts a spectrum of outdoor leisure, sports, and more.

As a Hilton Head Island resident, you can enjoy a wide range of water sports and leisure, including water skiing, fishing, yahting, boating, kayaking and boat tours. There are also convienent bike rental shops for when you want to go biking on any of Hilton Head Island’s beautiful bike trails.

Golfing on Hilton Head Island

There are over 20 golf course resorts on Hilton Head Island, including Sea Pines Resort, Palmetto Dunes Resort, Oyster Reef Golf Club, Port Royal Golf Club, Shipyard Golf Club, Berkeley Hall Club and Palmetto Hall Plantation Club. Golfing in Hilton Head Island provides the finest golf experiences in the nation. The PGA-sponsored MCI CLassic (formerly known as the Heritage Classic) is held each Hapril on the world-famous Harbour Town Golf Links in Sea Pines Resort. Many of the courses were designed by an impressive list of who’s who in the golf world, including Pete Dye, Jack Nicklaus, Arthur Hills, Arnold Palmer, Tom Fazio, Rees Jones, Gary  Player and Robert trent Jones.  Search by community by clicking here

10 Low Cost Ways to Make Your Hilton Head Home Buyers Say WOW!

These low cost strategies to make your Hilton Head home more appealing are sure to have your potential buyers saying WOW! Plus these tips are quick and easy.

1. Mow the lawn and trim the bushes – especially the ones that block your windows and diminish sunlight.
2. Purchase a new doormat.
3. Add a bright pot of flowers (or even a small evergreen in winter) on your front porch.
4. Replace any old, tarnished doorknobs on your doors and polish or replace your house numbers.
5. Power-wash your driveway, sidewalk, and the exterior siding of your home.  Read the rest here