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Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Charming 3 bedroom home with land centrally located to Hilton Head | Bluffton | Beaufort & Savannah for sale. | Ridgeland Real Estate
Sunday, September 7, 2014
6 Simple Steps to Buying a home in Hilton Head | Buying a Home in Bluffton
6 Steps to Buying a Hilton Head Home | Bluffton Home
Step 1: Hire Your Agent
When you're Ready to buy a home in Bluffton or a home in Hilton Head, start with calling The Prestige Real Estate Group, We put our clients first. Buying a home is your dream, and as your Bluffton agent / Hilton Head agent I’m your advocate to help you make your dream come true.
- As your Bluffton Real Estate Agent / Hilton Head Real Estate Agent will:
- Educate you about the current conditions of the Hilton Head Real Estate Market / Bluffton Real Estate Market.
- Analyze what you want and what you need in your next home.
- Co-ordinate the work of other needed professionals throughout the process.
- Guide you to Hilton Head Homes / Bluffton Homes that fit your criteria and budget.
- Negotiate on your behalf to get you the best deal possible.
- Check and double-check paperwork and deadlines.
- Inform and discuss with you, and suggest solutions to solve any problems that may arise.
Step 2: Secure Financing
To make the financing process as painless as possible, we have a list of preferred financing consultants in the area. These professionals will work with you to make sure the financial aspect of your Hilton Head Home / Bluffton Home purchase is stress free.
What will the consultant do for you?
Review your current financials.
Discuss the options available to you during the home purchasing process.
Guide you to an appropriate price point.
Negotiate on your behalf to get you the best deal - price, interest rates, loan approval.
Keep you informed and updated of the entire financial process throughout your purchase
Step 3: Find Your Hilton Head Home| Bluffton Home
So you've met with all the trusted advisors, and now you're ready to begin your search. But how or where do you start? There are a lot of homes out there, and diving in without a guide can become overwhelming and confusing. I will help you more accurately pinpoint homes that fit your criteria. The right home will meet all your important needs, and as many of your additional wants as possible.
Some questions you might ask yourself include:
- What amenities are crucial for you and your family?
- How much space do you need and why?
- Which is more critical: location or size?
- Would you be interested in a fixer-upper?
- How important is home value appreciation?
- Is neighborhood stability a priority?
- Is accessibility to main routes a priority?
- What features are not negotiable in your new property?
You'll learn as you look at homes, your priorities will probably adjust along the way.
Step 4: Make an Offer
Once you've found a Hilton Head Home | Bluffton Home you love, the next step is deciding on a price. It's important to remember that a home is an investment. As your buyer’s agent I can give you information on other properties in the neighborhood to help you ensure you make an informed decision when it comes to price. I will to explain and guide you through the offer process.
Some things to consider when deciding on the best price point are:
- List price - Start with the price point that the home is listed at. This will give you a base when looking at the home's value.
- Market Analysis - I will give you an idea of comparable home values in the neighborhood to help you decide if the price point is on par.
- Improvements - I can give you a list of improvements made to the home and help you determine its market value.
Step 6: (Inspection)Perform Due Diligence
As your buyer’s agent I will provide you with a list of professions to deliver improvements and challenges within your home. This way you'll know what you are getting into before you complete the purchase.
Knowing what work has and has not been done to your home is important information to have in the buying process. While updates can increase your home value, damages can take money out of your pocket. Your main concern is the possibility of structural damage, which can come from water, shifting ground or poor construction.
Very often a problem appears to be big, but can be fixed with very little effort and not a huge budget.
Once you've determined a price point you're comfortable with, you're in the "home" stretch! But, in order to ensure that you don't put the property purchase at risk, you have a couple responsibilities that you'll need to keep in mind:
- Staying in control of your credit and finances - Do not make any large purchases during this time. It's important to keep your financials steady throughout the buying process. Talk to your financial consultant for guidance.
- Keeping in touch with me your Hilton Head/ Bluffton buyer’s agent and financial consultant - It's important to stay in constant communication with your me and financial guide during this process. Be sure to return all phone calls and complete paperwork promptly. Also, don't be afraid to ask questions. Your team is there to help you!
Welcome Home at closing you get your keys and your ready to move in to your new home.
Do you have interest in Buying a Home in Hilton Head or Buying a Home in Bluffton. E-mail Carletha at info@theprestigerealestategroup.com or just call the office 843.548.0116.
Buyers: (843) 321-9317
Sellers: (843) 564-3414
Carletha Frazier Singleton with The Prestige Real Estate Group Sells homes in the following areas & Surrounding areas throughout South Carolina & Georgia.
Carletha Frazier Singleton
The Prestige Real Estate Group
The Prestige Real Estate Group
Sunday, August 31, 2014
Charming Mill Creek Home for sale under $250,000
4 Bedroom Mill Creek Home for sale under $250,000
Mill Creek Home for sale
117 Pickett Mill Blvd Bluffton, SC 299094 beds, 2 baths, $212,750
The oversized master bedroom is extremely charming
with an outstanding master bathroom with dual vanities, large soaking tub with separate
shower. This Mill Creek home also offers a screened patio that overlooks a
private wooded view.
Mill
creek is conveniently located only 30 minutes to the beaches of Hilton Head Island
and a short drive to downtown Savannah and Beaufort.
The
location is perfect Mill Creek offers homes near MCAS Beaufort, Homes near
Gulfstream and homes near Beaufort County schools. Mill Creek is known for having
the largest “zero entry” swimming pool with lazy river in the Bluffton area.
There is even a wading pool and a splash fountain which is enjoyed by many.
Among the amenities are tennis and basketball courts an outstanding playground.
For more
information about Mill Creek Homes Contact The Prestige Real Estate Group
(843) 321-9317 * (843) 548-0016 or Millcreekhomes@theprestigerealestategroup.com
Bluffton Real Estate Listings For Sale
- Bluffton New Listings (55)
- Bluffton Foreclosure Listings (34)
- Bluffton Short Sale Listings (30)
- Bluffton Single Family Homes for Sale (650)
- Bluffton Condos & Townhomes for Sale (45)
Buyer Consultations: 843-321-9317
Seller Consultations: 843-564-3414
Rental Consultations: 843.473.7645
Listing Information:
- 117 Pickett Mill Blvd (Mill Creek)
- Bluffton
- SC
- 29909
- Bluffton Homes For Sale
- Beaufort
- $212,750
- Single Family
- Resale Mill Creek Home
- Active
Property Information:
- Two Story Mill Creek Home
- 4
- 2
- 2
- 2007
- 1944
- Less than 1/4 A
- Wooded
- Garage - 2 Car
- Electric
- Electric Heat,Heat Pump
- Mill Creek Community Pool
- Enclosed Porch, Gutters, Irrigation System
- Cable TV, Cathedral Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Fireplace, Many Closets, Separate Shower, Smooth Ceilings
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator
- City PSD; City PSD;
- Mill Creek Community Pool, Fitness Ctr, Leisure Trails, Community Tennis
Schools Near Mill Creek Homes
OKATIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Elementary | PK-5 | PUBLIC | 645 students
4.6 miles
BLUFFTON HIGH SCHOOL
High | 10-12 | PUBLIC | 1135 students
5.8 miles
BLUFFTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Middle | 6-7 | PUBLIC | 1000 students
5.2 miles
Carletha Frazier Singleton with The Prestige Real Estate Group also Sells homes in the following areas & Surrounding areas throughout South Carolina & Georgia.
Carletha Frazier Singleton
The Prestige Real Estate Group
ERA Evergreen Real Estate
The Prestige Real Estate Group
ERA Evergreen Real Estate
Today's Market Trends for 29909
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- Kristy Gonzalez ERA Evergreen Real Estate Company (Bluffton)
Sunday, August 24, 2014
Buying a home in Bluffton would you consider a Home-Offer Letter, Is It a Good Idea?
Writing a Home-Offer Letter – Is It a Good Idea?
The most important letter you'll submit to a Bluffton home seller is the one you'll get from your lender stating that you are pre-approved for a mortgage. Savvy Bluffton listing agents will counsel their clients to refuse offers from unapproved buyers, so all the flowery prose of a home-offer letter will mean nothing without loan preapproval.
Assuming you have your lender's letter, whether or not you also submit a home-offer letter depends a great deal on the type of market in which you're buying and the competition.The Bluffton Real Estate Market
When the Bluffton real estate market has lots of buyers looking for homes in Bluffton and few Bluffton houses for sale, it's a seller's market. With the seller in the driver's seat, purchase offers tend to get cleaner, with fewer demands from buyers. Offering prices typically come in at or even over the asking price. When supply is low and demand is high, it's challenging for buyers.
Several regions of the country are currently in seller's markets. In some of the more in-demand areas of California, for instance, there are so few homes for sale and so many buyers in the market that almost 6 in 10 homes are selling in multiple offer situations, according to the California Association of Realtors®. In the second quarter of last year, home sellers received an average of 4.2 offers.
In San Antonio, Texas, homes are selling quickly and for over list price, according to Marilyn Moritz of KSAT-TV. The head of the state's Realtors® association cautions homebuyers in these types of markets that they shouldn't be picky and that time is of the essence when making an offer.
The Competition
If you're unfortunate enough to have fallen in love with the same home that three other people are smitten with, be prepared to do battle. The chances are good that they, too, are pre-approved for a mortgage, which puts you on equal footing. If any of them is waving cash, however, all bets are off, as the table is tilted in the cash-buyer's favor.
There are several reasons for this, the most significant of which is that the seller doesn't have to worry about a loan falling through if the house becomes overpriced in a bidding war. There is no appraisal with a cash offer. There is no lag time, waiting for final loan approval. Cash buyers are streamlined buyers, and they usually prevail in a bidding war.
Home-offer letters, however, have been known to sway some homeowners in this situation – especially those with an emotional attachment to the home.
The "Pick Me" Letter
The home-offer letter was created years ago to help sellers stand out from the competition. The problem now is that so many buyers use them, they may be losing their effectiveness.
Since there is no harm in trying, however, let's take a look at some tips for the ideal home-offer letter:
Don't be robotic. This isn't a form letter, it's a letter that you hope will tip the scales in your favor, so put as much personality into it as possible. Start by using the seller's name in the salutation. "Dear John and Mary" is far better than "Dear Seller."
Make it emotional. Tell the seller how the home resonates with you. Even if it's just the color of the walls, tell the seller how much you appreciate her taste and how close it matches yours. Be sincere in telling the seller why you fell in love with the home and why you want to live in it.
Explain why they should pick you. Point out your strong points as a buyer, such as few contingencies, your willingness to increase the offered price, or your strong credit score that will help your loan approval zip right through.
Keep it brief. Try not to go over three to four paragraphs.
Keep it upbeat and positive. Sellers don't care if theirs is the ninth house you've made an offer on. They don't care that you need a one-story because of health issues. Accentuate the positive and leave the complaints out of it.
Don't forget to include photographs to help cement the fact that you are far more than a signature on a purchase agreement.
There's an old saying that is frequently tossed around in business circles: "People do business with people they know, like and trust." Helping the seller get to know you, like you and trust you is a tall order for a short letter, but it should be your goal nonetheless.
Do you have interest in Buying a Home in Bluffton. E-mail Carletha at info@theprestigerealestategroup.com or just call 843.548.0116.
Buyers: (843) 321-9317
Sellers: (843) 564-3414
Carletha Frazier Singleton with The Prestige Real Estate Group Sells homes in the following areas & Surrounding areas throughout South Carolina & Georgia.
Carletha Frazier Singleton
The Prestige Real Estate Group
The Prestige Real Estate Group
Hot New Bluffton Real Estate Listings | Search Bluffton Homes for Sale
Charming Homes For Sale In Bluffton
Bluffton is a friendly, homestyle community just over the bridge from Hilton Head Island. It is one of the Low Country communities within Beaufort County, South Carolina. The town is one of the most rapidly developed areas in the state of South Carolina.
There are a number of charming Bluffton Homes for sale. There are a great number of new construction homes in Bluffton all offering homes near Bluffton schools or offering homes near Marine Corps Air Station or Parris Island Military bases.
The number of active home listings in Bluffton (29910) dropped by 8.8%from the previous month.The median number of days active for Bluffton properties have been listed is 82.
The number of sales in June dropped by 83.4% from the previous month.
Bluffton Real Estate Listings Search
- Bluffton Homes for sale New Listings (61)
- Bluffton Homes for sale Foreclosure Listings (37)
- Bluffton Homes for sale Short Sale Listings (27)
- Bluffton Single Family Homes for Sale (644)
- Bluffton Condos & Townhomes for Sale (48)
Buyers: (843) 321-9317
Sellers: (843) 564-3414
Carletha Frazier Singleton with The Prestige Real Estate Group Sells homes in the following areas & Surrounding areas throughout South Carolina & Georgia.
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