More and more agents are selling properties using “face time” with their buyers.  In the past, buyers had to travel to see the property before they would ever consider purchasing.  Using face time and turning the phone around allows a buyer to walk through a property with their agent, asking questions as they go.  Some buyers never stepped foot in the property until closing. Read the rest of this entry

What if you could rent a villa or home and get all the wonderful concierge services of a great hotel?  Hilton Head Properties R and R has put into place services that their guests can now enjoy a-la-carte.  Bikes, golf packages, Historic tours and even a private chef are available for your next vacation.  Check out our concierge services listed below and stay tuned for new ideas heading your way! Read the rest of this entry

Even the best Hilton Head 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.

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All markets are not the same on Hilton Head Island.  Some areas are stable, others are still declining and some are finally increasing in value.  It pays to know what type of market a Hilton Head property is in to determine what the best strategy for selling or buying would be.  The monthly charts below help establish the type of market we are in. If you do not see your area, please let us know and we will include it in the information we send to you. Read the rest of this entry

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If you have ever thought of owning a rental property, consider the advantages of purchasing a Hilton Head Vacation Villa. The villas  on the Island vary in location, size and price with views including ocean, golf, pools and the Low Country. Owning a vacation villa has never been so good!  Factors include low pricing, great locations, better rental opportunities and some very compelling reasons to jump into the market.  Here’s why!

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2015 was awesome!  We could not have done it without you!  Just some of the highlights included selling over 100 properties, adding several great vacation properties to our rental program and celebrating our 3rd year in our new location. Our team is growing too! Hilton Head Properties Realty and Rentals now has 10 real estate agents, 9 referral agents, 2 rental agents and a golf package specialist. We are grateful and want to share some of the things ahead for the New Year! Read the rest of this entry

We had a great summer on Hilton Head Island. We hope you did too!  Some highlights included 320 sea turtles nesting on our beaches, our new Shelter Cove Towne Center Grande Opening, the addition of new Sea Pines amenities and a record breaking rental season.  As the busy summer season winds down, we move into timing opportunities for Hilton Head Island for property owners, buyers and sellers.  Read the rest of this entry

When it comes to Hilton Head home sales this summer, buyers are not waiting for their next trip.  There has been a 25% increase in home sales on Hilton Head Island this June compared to last year’s June.  Off Island(over the bridge), home sales jumped a whopping 53% over the same month last year.  All bets are off as inventories start dropping and interest rates start moving…in the meantime, Happy House Hunting Hilton Head!  Read the rest of this entry

With consumer confidence at the highest level in over  a decade, Millennials, Seven Year Olds, Baby Boomers, Half Backs and Be Backs are all lining up for Hilton Head and Bluffton Real Estate.  Spanish Moss and Moon Beams may be the catalyst, but it’s time for both buyers and sellers to join the herd!

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