Contrary to popular belief, summer is not the biggest selling season on Hilton Head Island.  While the Island is busier, the agenda for families visiting Hilton Head during the summer is rest, relaxation and time with their families.  Even if they are considering buying property in the area, their family time is too valuable to go real estate shopping.  This also gives them a good excuse to return again in the fall!

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If you have your forever property or you are waiting a few years to get it, consider the advantages this market currently offers.  With the uncertainty surrounding mortgage interest rates and increasing property prices, savings could mount to 100’s of thousands of dollars for forever owners and buyers that act now.  These savings can be a real game changer.  Here’s why.

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We used to say, buying property in the Hilton Head area was 80% emotion and 20% logic.  That was before the interest rates hit the all time lows and rental income flourished.  Now that we have both emotion and logic supporting a prospective purchasers decision, the hardest part now is just deciding which one.  It is also helpful to understand the local language and how much they are when you are weighing your decision.  Listed below are links and explanations for  POA, ARB, Regime, Transfer fees and other local real estate terms.

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This summer when you are at the beach, go BUY some Hilton Head Real Estate.  Here’s why.  Sales are up 12.9% over last year and because we live on an Island, inventories cannot keep up with this growth in sales.  Listed below are both logical and emotional reasons to buy real estate this summer in the Hilton Head Area.  We have something for everyone in all price ranges, but our recommendation is “Don’t take a chance on time!”

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More and more agents are selling properties using “face time” with their buyers.  In the past, buyers had to travel to see the property before they would ever consider purchasing.  Using face time and turning the phone around allows a buyer to walk through a property with their agent, asking questions as they go.  Some buyers never stepped foot in the property until closing. Read the rest of this entry

Spring is here! The warmer weather, beautiful flowers, and longer days are perfect for viewing Hilton Head Properties in person.  It’s no wonder that the spring season is the most popular time for buyers to start looking at properties and communities in the Hilton Head area.  Before you jump in the car or book a flight, we have listed the 5 Best Strategies for Hilton Head House Hunting below.

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Hilton Head Properties Realty and Rentals is a unique one stop shop for all your real estate needs. Whether looking for a special property, a great vacation rental, property maintenance or thinking of selling, Hilton Head Properties exceptional people and services will make it easier. We offer a proactive approach to real estate and rentals whether visiting for a week or looking for something more permanent.  See our video introductions below and feel free to call on any of us anytime.  Thank you.

It is our goal that our services will allow you to enjoy all that Hilton Head offers!

Even the best Hilton Head properties won’t sell unless the asking price mirrors the value of the property for sale on Hilton Head.  In the past, sellers would receive offers if a property was priced incorrectly.  Nowadays, buyers just move to the next property without ever making an offer or coming back for a second time.

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Activity has been brisk in the Hilton Head Real Estate Market at a time when sales are typically slower. Confidences have been on the increase and buyers recognize some of the best discounts by purchasing in December and January in the Hilton Head Area.  Add the post recession pricing, great properties and low interest rates and these could be very strong sales months ahead.

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