You will fall in love with Hilton Head Island at this time of year. The pace of the Island is relaxed, dinner reservations are easy, off-season rates apply, temperatures are wonderful and the beaches are beautiful. The bright sunny days and clear night skies make this one of the favorite months by Islanders and Visitors alike.
The aerial photo drone is a game changer in marketing resort real estate. Selling resort real estate is not just about marketing property, it’s about selling lifestyle and amenities. High resolution aerial photography shows the location to nearby value builders including the beach, golf, tennis, marinas, marshes and lagoons. We are now using aerial photography in all of our Hilton Head listings as it helps us sell the sizzle. Read the rest of this entry
We loved 2013 and while we are sad to see it go, we are ready for 2014. In the year ahead, it is our hope to remain humble and hungry as we continue to build Hilton Head Properties, Realty and Rentals. Listed below are our some New Years Resolutions that we offer to our fellow property owners in the Hilton Head, Bluffton and Daufuskie areas. We look forward to helping you achieve your goals in 2014! Read the rest of this entry
After you have signed the contract of sale on you Hilton Head property you need to prepare for the inspection. Unless you sold your property with no repairs or CL-100 requirements and crossed out and initialed paragraph’s 4 and 5 in your contract, you are bound to convey your property and its systems in “good working” order. Inspectors are hired by purchasers to review the systems and the house and report what they see. They are not allowed to put a new light bulb in, they simply report that the light was not working. Therefore we would suggest to any seller to follow the checklist below before the inspection. Listed below are our suggestions for simple maintenance and repairs before the inspector arrives. Read the rest of this entry
The same tips for Black Friday apply to buying great real estate on Hilton Head Island. Although you do not need to camp out in front of our office to get great deals, there are a few steps you can take to get a jump on the 79 million baby boomers born between 1946 and 1964. So forget about setting the alarm at 3:30 or checking your insurance policy before getting trampled to death. We got you covered and you may not even need to get out of your pajamas. Read the rest of this entry
Looking back on the year, there were many things we were able to learn along the way. Fortunately the Hilton Head Real Estate market continues to move as buyers breathe in confidence in the economy or just decide to make their move. We appreciate our sellers and all the things they are going through as we work together to get their property sold. Posted below are just a few thoughts we would like to share with our sellers.
The condition of a property can often be corrected with price, however improvements to the condition will make a Hilton Head property sell faster and quite possibly for more money in the market today. Condition is really the only thing a seller can change other than price to get their property sold. With available inventory and selection that exist on Hilton Head Island, buyers do not have to settle for a property that needs work. It is still a beauty contest for Hilton Head Island properties and the best will win. Sellers have spotted this trend and have become pro-active in positioning their properties to be the next sold. Listed below are several ways to make a property more saleable. Read the rest of this entry
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
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
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In order to get a good property at a great price it is important to be in close contact with your Realtor on Hilton Head Island. We are seeing deals pop up and sell quickly. If you are a prospective Hilton Head purchaser and want to catch a rippin good deal, the key to getting a great property at a great price is to have your Realtor call you as soon as they find something that matches your present or future needs. Agents can also e-mail New Listings “ASAP” through a free Link by your MLS Realtor. Read the rest of this entry
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