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We complete the Hilton Head Island Market Research below every month.  We use this as our guide in explaining the market to Hilton Heads buyers and sellers.  We have made some notes of the most obvious patterns that occurred.  If you would like to receive these monthly reports via email, please send me an email at Robbie@robbiebunting.com .  As well, if you would like to discuss the market, please feel free to call me at (843)785-7111 ext. 1.  Please click the trend below for a printable copy of this market report.  Thank you.

View has a big impact on the ultimate market time and selling price of Hilton Head Real Estate.  That’s because Hilton Head buyers determine value based on the view out the back door.   The bigger the view, the bigger the price.  This can make identical villas in the same community vary in value by thousands of dollars and is typically factored in when buying or selling a Hilton Head Property.

Determining View Value on Hilton Head

View value on Hilton Head can be determined by comps, past histories, market research or a knowledgeable local Realtor.  One way to determine view value is to “shop” or compare similar properties in the neighborhood with equal views.  Because the value of Hilton Head real estate is based on view, values on Zillow and Trulia are usually off.  If you are wondering what the true view value is, shoot me an email, call me at (843)785-71111 or pop in anytime.  Thank  you.

It all starts with a listing and a REALTOR.  We are closing this week on a Hilton Head Property and it’s absolutely amazing how many people have been involved in the sale.  Real Estate creates jobs.  From the time a listing is signed to the final closing this small event is a ripple in our economy that turns into waves.  Some of these jobs are evident, but hang on for the Tsunami.  We have identified 70 jobs from the first property sold.  Imagine the ripple effect. Read the rest of this entry

Are you wondering what the Hilton Head Real Estate Market activity has been recently?  We have put together market research which is easy to understand.  Our monthly market updates will include trends keeping an eye on sales, inventories, negotiations and market research that can help you save time and or money. Read the rest of this entry

The one thing that has been warming up recently is buyers shopping for Hilton Head vacation properties on the internet.  Web shoppers are once again thinking about warmer places as temperatures hit single and negative digits around our country.  While everyone is cold right now, Hilton Head’s weekends forecast is in the 70’s.  While snow or cold bound, we have listed below information to help Hilton Head Shoppers find a warmer spot this winter. Read the rest of this entry

Looking back over the past 12 months we saw about a 10% appreciation across the board in real estate pricing.  Banks started loosening up their lending restrictions and there has even been a trend of buyers diversifying into homes from their stock portfolios.  Christmas party chatter this year will reinforce buying real estate.  With all this good cheer, what does not make sense is why a buyer today would make an offer lower than the average list to sell price when the property is priced correctly? Read the rest of this entry

The next few months offer great timing for real estate purchasers on Hilton Head Island.  The Island pace is more relaxed and access to all of our properties is easier.  If you would like to visit, we have arranged accommodation discounts at some of the best resorts on the Island.  Given the present interest rates, buyers have some real incentive to find their perfect property on Hilton Head Island.  For sellers the median sales prices are up over 11% over the last 12 months giving you the opportunity to get you a better price than you may have thought you could get.  Buyers can visit http://www.hiltonheadrealestatenews.com/schedule_a_trip  to schedule your preview trip to Hilton Head Island.  If you own property and would like to know the current value of your property with no commitment to sell, please click http://www.hiltonheadrealestatenews.com/form-selling-guide.php .  Please email us Robbie@RobbieBunting.com or call us at (843)785-7111 anytime. Thank you.

Hilton Head buyers that are agonizing over a 1% counter offer from the seller are missing the point and usually the property in today’s market.  It is easy to understand why a buyer stays put on their offer in a declining market, but that option is going, going, gone.  Just look at Zillow pricing for Hilton Head over the last year.  It shows an improvement of almost 10%.  A buyer that gets sticker shock in an improving market, just may have to wait for the next recession to buy a home. Read the rest of this entry

If your Hilton Head property is listed for sale, good news, the butterflies are back!  Butterflies and baby boomers show up in the fall on Hilton Head as they make their migration south.  Given the present interest rates, the growing confidence in the economy and 42% of the 77 million baby boomers indicating they wish to retire in the south-east, the fall market is going to be absolutely incredible for our Hilton Head Area Sellers! Read the rest of this entry