This past month we were able to work with some buyers and learned some new ways to comparison shop. As you know, the key to finding the right property today is more a process of elimination than it is trying to look at every property for sale on Hilton Head Island. That is why we like to build a spreadsheet for our buyers and use the following in our comparisons:

• Price per square foot
• List to sell averages
• Year Built
• View
• Price per bedroom
• Square foot per bedroom

If you are shopping for Hilton Head Property and would like us to send you this comparison for any community or area including homes and villas anywhere on Hilton Head Island,  just email us your search perimeters and we will download this report and e-mail it to you. This is a real eye opener and time saver.

Those that purchased real estate on Hilton Head Island at the height of the market(mid 2000’s) may feel a bit trapped, but we are finding solutions to help get our market moving.  If your Hilton Head property is holding you back  from major things that you want to pay for or purchase in the next few years, we would like to talk to you.  Read the rest of this entry

Some of our short sale sellers on Hilton Head Island have included villa owners, second homes owners on the beach, permanent residences, horse farms and even large estates. These sellers went to a sales price below what they owed in order to get their property sold.  My team than successfully negotiated these short sales with the sellers banks. Through these experiences, we have put together the experts, established the contacts, and gathered the tools to successfully handle short sales on Hilton Head today.   Read the rest of this entry

Recently, a Hilton Head property pended after 900 days.  It had also been previously listed for sale for for 500+ days previously with another agent, bringing it to a grand total of over 4 years on the real estate market.  Sellers need to know that there only three reasons a property does not sell including condition, location and value. Because the condition and location were excellent, the only thing wrong was the value. Read the rest of this entry

Now open, Ahh Green Spa.  This is a local couple bringing refreshing eco-friendly and organic products paired with fantastic esthetic services to Hilton Head Island.  Ahh Green Spa specializes in affordable massage, facials and bodywork using organic, locally made products.  With many years of combined spa experience, their team of therapists look forward to making this the very best environment for one of life’s true escapes.

A Green Getaway

Their philosophy is to complement the body’s desire to find its balances.  They strive to offer treatments with the best natural ingredients, while keeping in harmony with mother nature.  Hence, the “Green” as part of their name.  If you’re looking for a quiet escape, stop by and sign up for a great massage or facial.  Located in “Downtown” Hilton Head Island at Coligny Plaza.  This is truly a day getaway!

6 Lagoon Rd, Roller bldg, Ste. 2A
Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928
Hours Mon – Sat:  9:00 am – 6:00 pm
ahhgreenspa@gmail.com
Phone 843-715-2643
http://www.ahhgreenspa.com/

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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

Had a glass of wine with a client the other night as we admired their newly purchased villa.  We talked about the 70 degree weather we were enjoying on Hilton Head and my client mentioned that they were now thinking of making the move permanent.  Keep in mind, 10 years earlier these same clients told me they would never  consider moving from their Ohio hometown.  That was their home, Hilton Head was just a fun place they loved.  It was never considered a place to live full time. Read the rest of this entry

The Island Real Estate Market typically slows a bit as we head into the Holidays.  Although it is easier to get a table at some of our favorite Hilton Head restaurantsat this time of year,  our market research shows that Hilton Head Buyers are not sitting back and waiting for their next visit or next year.  These buyers are aligning themselves during this off season with the best properties at great prices and negotiating before the start of the new year. Read the rest of this entry

In the 25 years of selling real estate on Hilton Head Island, I have seen buyer cycles come and go.  Although this cycle may appear longer or deeper than the others, it too shall pass.  One thing I have found in these cycles is that the very best real estate deals are often struck when the news in the papers is really, really bad.  That said, the recent NYT article “Widespread Fear Freezes Housing Market” triggers another good reason to buy real estate on Hilton Head.  While it may have made every buyer and seller shudder, one agent said it perfectly when he stated “Do the opposite of what they say in the newspapers when you buy and sell real estate on Hilton Head Island and your timing will always be good”…and the local numbers support the reasons why! Read the rest of this entry

Selling up a storm on Hilton Head Island

Good News!  Last month on Hilton Head Island my company succesfully helped THIRTY TWO(32) of our sellers negotiate the sale of their properties.  On top of all this, we also found TWENTY EIGHT(28) buyers for properties around the Island.  With sixty (60) sales in just one month we need more properties to sell! Read the rest of this entry