buyers: Prudential Carolina changes name to Carolina One Real Estate
- 05/06/08 01:16 AM
Today, real estate in Charleston is changing! The blue and white signs you were familiar with around Charleston are coming down and the name is changing from Prudential Carolina Real Estate to Carolina One Real Estate, and affiliating with Leading Real Estate Companies of the World. The flexibility of a strong local brand tied to a global network will allow us to best serve the real estate needs of the Greater Charleston community. Leading Real Estate Companies of the World is a network of over 700 independent companies in 38 countries that does more real estate business than any franchise worldwide. Some Leading Real Estate Companies of … (1 comments)
buyers: Are sellers unrealistic?
- 10/15/07 03:44 AM
You can see people or signs marketing their home stating they are below market value or below appraised value and think that will make the home sell. They will also disclose that if the home is sold using a realtor the price of the home will be increased. This increased price will cover the costs of professional commissions. As a seller this can backfire and would encourage you to market your home at the best value that would include professional fees, just like when you go to the doctor. Market value is determined by what a buyer will pay for something and … (7 comments)
buyers: Judgment Day for Condo Market: Boom or Bust?
- 10/09/07 07:27 AM
Thankfully, many condo projects in and around the Charleston area are on hold for now. Interesting numbers below. Many condo projects that were started during the real estate boom are just being completed, and developers and the banks that loaned buyers money are holding their collective breath that buyers will close - rather than abandon their deposits and walk away.''We're at the riskiest point of the condo lending cycle as these projects are being completed,'' says Jefferson L. Harralson, a bank analyst at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods. ''In the coming weeks and months, we're going to find out what the demand … (5 comments)
buyers: Home "flippers" and their lost dream
- 10/03/07 03:31 AM
Lots of people are learning an expensive lesson. The TV shows made "flipping" look so easy, everyone was getting in on it. Speculators who bought multiple homes were once a boon to the U.S. economy when they pushed home prices to record levels over a five-year period. Many are stuck with unoccupied properties they cannot sell and mortgages that are bigger than the appraised value of the home, a situation known as being "upside down." The glut of unsold homes comes as lenders are making it harder for borrowers to get loans, causing defaults to escalate and home prices to decline further. Investors that … (8 comments)
buyers: When Buying a Home Be Sure to Check Out Possible Landscape Hazards
- 10/01/07 05:56 AM
Don't just look at the inside of a house before you buy it. Landscaping is something most of us think about from the perspectives of what pleases our eyes and what will give us privacy. But the American Society of Home Inspectors, (ASHI) is encouraging homebuyers to consider how a property's landscaping may affect the home. "Sometimes people tend to look at the house briefly and then go inside and then start looking at where they will put their furniture or just kind of enjoying the layout of the house," says Frank Lesh, President of ASHI. What ASHI wants is for … (9 comments)
buyers: For Most Buyers, the Mortgage Market Is Healthy
- 10/01/07 05:11 AM
I did an open house yesterday and was quizzed by a visitor on the NAR statistics being too optimistic, and interest rates rising right after the FED lowered the prime rate. I countered that some markets are suffering, while others are doing ok. Here in Charleston, sure our market is down, but we have a strong and diverse economy and business is good if you price your home correctly. Some people hear what they want to hear, and that is all the negative news. I am always having to try to convince someone that things aren't as bad as reported. Read … (3 comments)
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buyers: A vacant house with or without furniture?
- 09/25/07 09:13 AM
I was reading an article about vacant houses and the perception that it can give to potential buyers. In some instances, if the house is in great shape, an empty house is ok and a buyer can visualize his furnishings in the home. On the other hand, it can be a home that needed a lot of updating that might not be as noticeable with furniture and area rugs and so on, and might show better to keep the furniture in it. Another perception is if the house is completely empty, and the owner's have moved out, the buyer's might think they … (17 comments)
buyers: Does anyone hate the news reports on housing as much as I do?
- 09/25/07 05:08 AM
Here we go again, as if we need to be constantly reminded of the difficulties remaining in the housing sector and with the credit markets. Of course, 30 year mortgage rates are down, but they only give that a small blip in the news coverage. Demand for previously owned homes tumbled in August to the lowest level in five years as mortgage market troubles hurt sales. Separately, U.S. consumer confidence fell to a nearly two-year low in September, weighed down by a softening labor market and worries over volatility in financial markets and a weaker dollar, according to a report Tuesday … (5 comments)
buyers: Are your Open Houses a bust?
- 09/24/07 08:22 AM
I did my Open House yesterday, picking Sunday as the day, as opposed to Saturday. People were out and about, driving around the neighborhood I was in, and I began to wonder if anyone would stop. I had my sign out at the entrance and then directional signs to the house. Lo and behold, a car pulled up, and it happened to be someone that knew my father many years back, and we started talking. He is very interested in buying a house, so I got all of his information and will be staying in close contact with him. Unfortunately, he … (6 comments)
buyers: Prospecting buyers and sellers
- 09/22/07 02:33 AM
So much is said about prospecting but statistics show that just 5 percent to 10 percent of prospects are ready to buy or sell right now. Even with that said, it is still vital to remain in touch with them. Narrow down prospects to those most likely to use your services down the road. Determining whether they are first time buyers, empty nesters, or where they may fit in. From there, find out which prospects are considering a move due to job relocation, having children and needing more space, or downsizing. Keep sending information that is pertinent to them. If you know … (0 comments)
buyers: Feng shui tips in selling a home
- 09/14/07 09:41 AM
Some tips to consider for those who want to try using feng shui to sell their home: While the concept has long thrived in China, it's only recently that it has been embraced in the United States. A home with a good flow of energy is one that makes someone feel comfortable immediately; a home without it, on some level, makes a person want to leave. Feng shui can also be used to create a clear path to a home's "room of first impression," the room that will make the biggest impact on a buyer. Most Realtors are very open to … (9 comments)
buyers: House painting tips
- 09/13/07 06:30 AM
As much as this makes sense to me, so many people don't get it when it comes to paint and how it can turn off prospective buyers.
A great exterior paint job should make passersby think, "What a lovely home." But if you get it wrong, people who drive by will wonder, "What were they thinking?"If your clients are considering a fresh coat of paint on the outside of their home, they may want to take some advice from color consultant Paul Helmer. He offers these suggestions for painting various parts of the home: The roof. Think of the roof as one … (6 comments)
buyers: HELP! OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY JULY 28, CHARLESTON SC
- 07/26/07 07:51 AM
Need help selling a home in Charlestowne Estates, section 1, MLS # 2717754. $240,000 for a very nice brick home, convenient to shopping, downtown. Open House Saturday, July 28, from 1-4 pm. House has hardwoods, kitchen was gutted....new cabinets/appliances and flooring. 2 bathrooms, both gutted...new fixtures, tile and lights, large backyard. Great price in a very desirable area of Charleston. … (0 comments)
buyers: OPEN HOUSE in Charleston SC, Saturday, July 28, 2007
- 07/26/07 07:46 AM
Need help selling a home in Charlestowne Estates, section 1, MLS # 2717754. $240,000 for a very nice brick home, convenient to shopping, downtown. Open House Saturday, July 28, from 1-4 pm. House has hardwoods, kitchen was gutted....new cabinets/appliances and flooring. 2 bathrooms, both gutted...new fixtures, tile and lights, large backyard. Great price in a very desirable area of Charleston. … (0 comments)
Today, real estate in Charleston is changing! The blue and white signs you were familiar with around Charleston are coming down and the name is changing from Prudential Carolina Real Estate to Carolina One Real Estate, and affiliating with Leading Real Estate Companies of the World. The flexibility of a strong local brand tied to a global network will allow us to best serve the real estate needs of the Greater Charleston community. ;)
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