The Hilton Head Real Estate Market has been playing catchup from a sleepy spring as sales surge in the Months of May and June. Prospective purchasers are not taking a chance on time! They have been rewarded with selection and low interest rates!
If you would like to find out what’s available, just give us a call at (843)785-7111 or shoot us an email. With this activity, inventory will certainly change. After all, we are an Island that is 100% developed near the beach. We are certainly seeing negotiations firm up on the Island with multiple offers on properties that are priced right! Stay Happy and Healthy!
Hilton Head Island & BlufftonReal Estate News February 2020
Twenty Twenty is going to be Awesome!!! Looking back on the market in 2019 we learned a few things that can help when buying or selling in the Hilton Head Market. Here they are in no particula order:
* The overall median price was up 3.4% in 2019. * Sellers received on average 96.8% of their selling price in 2019 * The number of homes available for sale dropped 12.1% in 2019. * Sales were up 5.6% by the end of 2019 in the Hilton Head Market * Distressed sales were a small player(1.6%)in the Hilton Head Market. * Sea Pines averaged 1 sale per day in 2019 (365 sales) * Non Gated Communities offered the lowest priced properties in 2019. * The average days on the market for all properties in 2019 was 170 days * Off plantation condos sold the fastest with 106 days on the market * Hilton Head Plantation was a close 2nd with only 113 days.
A New Decade in Real Estate on Hilton Head Island – The way in which buyers and sellers do real estate has changed over the past decade. Looking forward into the next decade we expect to see:
1. The buying and selling process to become even faster with new online technologies that will speed everything up. 2. Real Estate data will be eaiser to acces via the interenet making the market even more transparent to both buyers and sellers. 3. iBuyer platforms will make it seamless when selling one property to buy another. 4. The buying and selling experience will have less friction for all involved. 5. An agents role will move to that of a trusted advisor that assists buyers and sellers through the process of buying, selling and managing their property. 6. An agent’s local market knowledge will help buyers and sellers “localize” the vast information found on the internet.
At Hilton Head Properties Realty and Rentals we recognize that our clients are the heartbeat of every transaction. While we will embrace new technologies, we will never let go of the trust and relationships our clients have come to expect throughout the ownership experience!
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Your personal home-buying schedule doesn’t have to correspond with the real estate market! In fact, buying during the “off-season” can yield tremendous advantages on Hilton Head Island!
The “off season” on the Island offers easier access to some of the best properties for sale. The Island’s off season includes the months of November, December, January and February. During this time of year the pace is slower, dinner reservations are not necessary and their is less competition bidding on the properties for sale
If you’re buying a home or villa, you may just want to begin looking for your dream home during this period of time. Here’s why: Read the rest of this entry
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.
Some of our Hilton Head sellers may be a bit shell shy after the last few years with hardly a nibble, but given the current state of the market, sellers need to get back on the horse that threw them. Some sellers think they should take a break and this is the opposite of what they should be doing right now. Rising interest rates will slow down buyers and sellers need to take advantage of the current timing. The favorable factors for selling have gotten a whole lot better, and this is a sellers alert!
It’s January and we already have seen multiple bids on several properties we were working on. Prices are still fantastic, but inventories are dropping putting the spotlight on these properties around the Island. The best way to buy a property in 2018 is to be prepared. If you snooze, you lose in this changing market. Listed below are some ideas to win the bid in 2018 on Hilton Head Island.
We’re almost three weeks into the New Year, but it’s not too late to develop goals for 2018.
Now is the perfect time to jump right in and start fresh in your current Hilton Head property! Need ideas? Here are a few real estate goals that you can achieve this year.
Fix Those Pesky Maintenance Issues
Maybe it’s a leaky faucet. Maybe it’s a drafty window. Maybe it’s a clogged shower drain. You can probably think of one or two issues off the top of your head that you haven’t gotten around to addressing yet. The New Year is the perfect time to get those problems fixed. If you are not sure who to call, contact us at Hilton Head Properties for our vendor list.
Reclaim That New-to-You Feeling
The longer you live in your property, the easier it is to let the clutter build up in your closets, attic, or garage. Make 2018 your year to reorganize!
Don’t try to tackle these massive home organization projects in a weekend. Instead, follow these tips to slowly but surely reduce the clutter in your home:
Sort through one room (or one storage space) at a time.
Separate the items you want to keep, donate, and toss out.
Expand your storage space with shelves or over-the-door organizers.
Sell Your Home in 2018
If you have been thinking about selling your Hilton Head property, why not start your research early? The more information you have, the more prepared you will be when you finally list your home. Here are a few ways to start:
Hire a home inspector to identify any major maintenance issues — Call us and we’ll provide recommendations.
Learn more about the local real estate market — Ask us for a report of recent home sales.
Find out what your property is worth — Contact us for a complimentary evaluation.
Start cleaning and decluttering — Get in touch for additional ideas.
We’re Here to Help You Achieve Your Real Estate Goals
We have all the information you need to know about the local Hilton Head real estate market and the selling process. Contact us today and we’ll provide you with our best resources.
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