Update November 2015.  Home-sites and land in the Hilton Head Area offer a “buy land” timing opportunity.  Click here for a great article and update that supports the information below.  Just send a request and we will send you the best land buys in the Hilton Head Area including Daufuskie, Hilton Head Island and Bluffton.  You can also search all the areas on-line, please click here.

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They say timing is everything and that is true with real estate.  We have arranged the perfect opportunity for a “down the road” home owner or an investor on Hilton Head Island to get ground floor pricing on a brand new home.  The home builder, land developer and Realtor have all sharpened their pencils to provide the best deal on two new homes on Hilton Head Island.

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Condo insurance or an HO6 insurance policy bridges the gap in coverage between a condo association’s master insurance policy and the owner’s property (furnishings, fixture and personal items) and personal liability protection.  If you are acquiring a mortgage in order to purchase a villa on Hilton Head Island, your mortgage lender will most likely require you to purchase this policy. Read the rest of this entry

We love this time of year.  The pace is slower, the properties are better and the negotiations more relaxed.  If you are a seller, there are steps that we can take to close out your property by year end.  If you are a buyer there are present opportunities that are available now that will be gone come the new year.  Read the rest of this entry

If you are planning on visiting Hilton Head Island in the Fall, Winter or Spring, we have arranged some unbelievable accommodation programs.  These programs offer discounted Resort, Villas, Homes and even golf for your visit.  This offer is open to all property owners, friends and clients.  A real estate tour is not required but suggested because there are awesome properties for sale right now.  You may also fill out the forms attached to the links below and email or fax us your request.  Thank you.

Just click on the respective link for our programs:

• Omni Oceanfront Resort 
• Home or Villa Accommodations –PD Rental Referral 2011-2012
• Golf Discounts for Real Estate Prospects – PD Golf Referral 2011-2012

If you drive through a security gate on Hilton Head Island, chances are there is an annual POA fee for this community.  POA stands for Property Owners Association which is a group of owners that oversee the roads, the security, the common area maintenance, the insurance, the lighting and landscaping in these common areas.  Some of these communities also include golf, tennis, marinas and other amenities.  Listed below is a list of these communities and the costs associated with ownership and purchase. Read the rest of this entry

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

If you are visiting the Island and want to see a great oceanfront home, check out our new model home.  This model is open daily.  Simply tell the agents on duty that you are working with Robbie Bunting and they will allow you to tour the home without pestering you. 

If after touring the home, you now have real estate fever, please call us at (843)842-0803 and we will schedule some time together to research areas you are interested in.  You can also email us at robbie@robbiebunting.com  So without further ado…check out the model below: Read the rest of this entry

By Todd Brooks

Indications show that the 2010 rental season will be better than the 2009!

The landscape of the vacation rental industry has changed over the last several years.  The trend has been to book vacation plans closer to arrival date.  The vast amount of information available on the Internet has enabled the potential guest to check availability and have numerous selections to choose from, eliminating the “sense of urgency” that we experienced in the prior years.  As the economy weakened, the mindset of the traveler was to hang on to their money as long as possible. Read the rest of this entry

We wish you a Happy New Year!

As we ring in the New Year there are many things we did right in 2009 which we would like to grow upon in 2010.  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 2010.  It is our hope that you will give us a chance to prove them to you.

1.  We will give you Fanatical Service on Hilton Head Island

We are committed to providing you with Fanatical Service in 2010.  This is the highest level of individual service you will ever experience when you buy or sell real estate on Hilton Head Island.  

2.  We want you to be a “Raving Fan”

Our goal is for you to have a great experience with us as a buyer, a seller or as an agent that sells one of our properties.  We have created a “raving fans worksheet“ for our sellers and are currently developing a similar worksheet for our buyers and fellow agents.

3.  We want to save you money on Hilton Head Island

We can save you money by updating an existing survey, shopping insurance policies, locating the best mortgage rate, updating existing title insurance policies and negotiating the sales price.  We appreciate your business and want you to call on us whenever you need to.

4.  We will sell the benefits of living on Hilton Head Island

We will sell the lifestyle of Hilton Head Island.  Our Island offers our future residents and visitors a long list of great amenities that add value to our properties!  We will sell these benefits to every buyer we meet.

5.  We will share our local knowledge on Hilton Head Island

Daily we help our clients research to maintain or repair  their yards, their homes or their furnishings. Through our daily involvement we are constantly updating our list of vendors and services on the Island.  As this list continues to develop, we would be happy to share our local knowledge with you anytime. 

6.  We will blow your mind with communications in 2010

Nothing is more important than feedback to a seller, therefore it is our goal to flood our sellers with feedback on their property in 2010.  For the buyer, finding the best location at the best price requires being connected, it is our goal to keep our buyers connected in 2010.  For our fellow agents, it is our pledge to provide timely information on our listings with excellent resources and information that you need to help you make a sale.

7.  We will provide the best marketing programs on Hilton Head.

In the year ahead we will be testing and measuring new marketing medias.  Already we are seeing increased activity on our new websites including Activerain, Trillia, BlogHiltonHead, and Posterous.  Stay tuned…we will be adding some great new marketing in 2010.

8.  We will provide great market research on Hilton Head.

We study the real estate market and forcast trends that help our clients.  Through our market research we can provide valuable timing insights for our buyers and sellers that helps them with determining value and help in negotiation. 

9.  We will be green in 2010 on Hilton Head Island

Our company will suggest alternatives that are green in 2010.  We will will look for new ways to use less paper, less consumables and less energy in our day to day business.  As well, we will suggest green alternatives for our homes and villas.

10.  We will change with the market on Hilton Head

In 2009, the market changed.  In the past, we never dealt with short sales or foreclosures and now they represent a large percentage of our Island’s business.  As the market changes, we will update you with these changes. 

Our goal is to help our clients, friends and fellow associates succeed. 

In the year ahead, it is our continued goal to provide valuable information and the best properties in 2010. We want this information to be local and helpful.  We appreciate you passing this information on to others on our behalf and if at anytime you have a specific request, please do not hesitate to email us at robbie@robbiebunting.com .

On behalf of Jane and I, we wish you all a Happy and Safe New Year!