realtor: S.C. ranks sixth in nation for home value appreciation over the past year! - 12/03/08 02:56 PM
South Carolina ranks sixth in the rate of appreciation for single-family homes over the past year, according to third-quarter statistics released Tuesday by the U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency.
Nationally, home values dropped 4% from the third quarter of 2007 to the third quarter of 2008, the report said. During that time in South Carolina, values rose 2.42%.
The quarterly report from the Federal Housing Finance Agency is based on sales and refinancing data for existing single-family homes. Transactions included in the data are conforming, conventional mortgages purchased or securitized by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac.
During the third quarter, home … (0 comments)

realtor: National Real Estate Market - 11/10/08 08:36 AM
Here is some information that has been put together to give a good overview of where the national market is at and where it is heading. Always keep in mind that real estate is local. National statistics may or may not be reflective of your real estate market. I appreciate my company, Keller Williams, giving easy access to the research they do on our behalf.
Home Sales
Home Sales are up 1.4% from last year despite disruptions in the credit markets.
Affordability
Increase in home sales is mainly due to improving affordability conditions. Affordability index is up 17%.
We've seen 7 straight … (0 comments)

realtor: Bennington Subdivision Market Report-Greenville, SC - 11/05/08 07:34 AM
Who do you know that wants to buy or sell real estate? Please feel free to contact DAVE EDWARDS at 864.275.7250 or email at daveedwards@kw.com.
This information is deemed accurate from 1/1/08 to 11/01/08.
Bennington subdivision market data:

When its time to buy or sell real estate you need to call a professional. We know the market!!
Call Dave Edwards at (864) 275-7250.
Email: daveedwards@kw.com
We are realtors with the best real estate company in Greenville-Keller Williams Realty.
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realtor: Pebble Creek Subdivision Market Report-Greenville, SC - 11/01/08 04:47 PM
Who do you know that wants to buy or sell real estate?
This information is deemed accurate from 1/1/08 to 11/01/08.
Pebble Creek subdivision market data:

When its time to buy or sell real estate you need to call a professional. We know the market!!
Call Dave Edwards at (864) 275-7250.
Email: daveedwards@kw.com
We are realtors with the best real estate company in Greenville-Keller Williams Realty.
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realtor: 3 Acres of land with house and barn!!! - 10/31/08 10:19 AM

Just follow this link to view it on www.realtor.com: http://www.realtor.com/Prop/1104044009
This great property is located in Pelzer, SC. It has approximately 3 acres of land with a house and barn. Don't wait!! This is a motivated seller so the property will be gone soon. Please contact DAVE EDWARDS at 864.275.7250 or email at daveedwards@kw.com.

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realtor: Hammett Pond Subdivision Market Report - 10/30/08 05:57 PM

Who do you know that wants to buy or sell real estate? Please contact DAVE EDWARDS at 864.275.7250 or email at daveedwards@kw.com.
This information is deemed accurate from 1/1/08 to 10/30/08 per.
 Hammett Pond subdivision market data:
When its time to buy or sell real estate you need to call a professional. We know the market!!
Call Dave Edwards at (864) 275-7250.
Email: daveedwards@kw.com
We are realtors with the best real estate company in Greenville-Keller Williams Realty.
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realtor: Staging the Kitchen, Attic, Basement, and Garage - 10/28/08 10:52 AM
Who do you know that needs to buy or sell real estate? Contact DAVE EDWARDS at 864.275.7250 or email at daveedwards.com.
Kitchen
•        Make sure all appliances work.
•        Throw or eat the foods that you've been storing for so long.
•        Clean the inside of the refrigerator, stove and cabinets.  Make sure everything is organized to create a spacious look.
•        If your stove has electric burners, purchase new drip pans for each burner.  Wash removable knobs in your dishwasher.
•        Polish the cabinets with furniture oil.
•        Make sure appliances, countertops and the sink sparkle.  Install new faucets if … (4 comments)

realtor: Staging the Dining Room, Bedrooms, and Bathrooms - 10/27/08 09:25 AM
Who do you know that needs to buy or sell real estate? Contact DAVE EDWARDS at 864.275.7250 or email at daveedwards@kw.com.
Staging different areas of your home:
Dining Room:
•        Clean out your china cabinet.  Polish any visible silver.
•        Place a lovely centerpiece on the table - treat yourself to fresh flowers.  Set the table for a formal dinner to help potential buyers imagine entertaining there.
Bedrooms:
•        Clean out your china cabinet.  Polish any visible silver.
•        Put a lovely centerpiece on the table - treat yourself to fresh flowers.  Set the table for a formal dinner to help … (1 comments)

realtor: September Market Data for Greenville, SC - 10/25/08 09:47 AM
Who do you know that needs to buy or sell real estate? Please feel free to contact DAVE EDWARDS at 864.275.7250 or email at daveedwards@kw.com.
These approximate figures are deemed accurate as of October 15, 2008.
Median Price of Residential Homes, Condos, and Villas Sold
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realtor: How do you get a potential buyer into the office? - 10/21/08 09:01 AM
It is a known fact that you have a higher conversion rate if you are able to meet with the potential buyer in the office. You have a higher rate of buyer agreements and you are not wasting time driving to view homes that they are not interested in or qualified to buy. You shorten the process by getting their real criteria and showing less homes.
What methods do you use to get a potential buyer who called on a yard sign, advertising mag, internet etc to come in to meet?
Thanks for the help!
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realtor: Getting the Interior of the Home Ready for Sell - 10/21/08 08:40 AM
Who do you know that needs to buy or sell real estate? Contact Dave Edwards at 864.275.7250 or email at daveedwards@kw.com
We are going to look at getting the interior of the home ready for sell:
•       Walk through your home.  Store, give away, throw, or donate anything that you won't need until after the move; e.g. furniture, knick-knacks, clothing, toys, equipment, appliances, worn rugs, papers, books, cosmetics, jewelry, games, CDs, etc.
•       Walk through your home again, this time with some tools.  Fix loose door knobs, cracked molding, leaky faucets.  Remove cob webs.
•       Replace worn or broken door knobs, … (0 comments)

realtor: How to Improve Curb Appeal (Continued) - 10/20/08 09:46 AM
Who do you know that needs to buy or sell real estate? Contact Dave Edwards at 864.275.7250 or email at daveedwards@kw.com.
•       Make sure the spa and pool sparkle.
•       Go around and touch up the exterior of your home with putty and paint.
•       Clean or paint the front door and mailbox.
•       Hose off the exterior of your home, especially around entrances.  Use siding cleanser.
•       Wash the windows.
•       Wash your garbage can and put it in a place where it's not the first thing potential buyers see when they drive up.
•       Stack the woodpile neatly.
•       Mow … (1 comments)

realtor: 3 Acres of land with house and barn!!! - 10/17/08 11:40 AM
This property was just listed this week and I thought I would share it. If you are interested in the property please feel free to contact me at 864.275.7250. There is currently a tenant in the property who is willing to stay and pay rent so you could have cash flow from the beginning.
Just follow this link to view it on www.realtor.com: http://www.realtor.com/Prop/1104044009
Thanks and hope you all have a great weekend!!
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realtor: Greenville, SC Market Data - 10/13/08 04:41 PM
This information is deemed accurate as of 10/10/08.
In the period January 1, 2008 to Sep. 30, 2008 there have been 6,462 units sold. In this timeframe the average days on market has been 90. The average price has been $185,289 and the median price has been $155,000.
If you take the timeframe from Sep.1 to Sep. 30, 2008 then there has been 608 units sold with an average price of $171,157 with an average days on market of 87.
When you need to buy or sell real estate call the experts!! Contact Dave Edwards at 864.275.7250 or email at daveedwards@kw.com.
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realtor: What are you doing to help yourself in this market? - 10/13/08 09:57 AM
If you have not read the book by Gary Keller called "Shift" I would reccommend that you take the time to read it. It is good, practical advice on to deal with the market that we are currently embracing. If you have a small continuing education budget then this would be a cheap way to get a whole lot. If you have lots of money it is still good because there are probably so many different things that you missing and don't even know it.
We all work at different companies, but if you don't have the top leaders in your company that … (5 comments)

realtor: Forclosure Rates - 10/10/08 09:27 AM
I pulled this website off of another blog-- www.hotpads.com. If you are interested in looking at the foreclosure rates then this is a good website to look at.
In the Greenville, SC area we are averaging 1 foreclosure for every 1200 homes. In the rest of the upstate the average is 1 foreclosure for every 2500 homes. I would not consider that to be too bad.
When you need to buy or sell real estate call Dave Edwards at 864.275.7250 or email me at daveedwards@kw.com
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realtor: Terra Oaks Subdivision Market Data - 10/10/08 09:12 AM
 This information is correct from 1/1/07 to 10/10/08.
 Terra Oaks subdivision market data:
  When its time to buy or sell real estate you need to call a professional. We know the market!!
Call Dave Edwards at (864) 275-7250.
Email: daveedwards@kw.com
 We are realtors with the best real estate company in Greenville-Keller Williams Realty.
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realtor: Litigation Checklist for FSBO's - 10/09/08 12:07 PM
Are you prepared for full disclosure?
Do you have the proper legal description of your property?
Are you familiar with Federal Fair Housing Regulations (RESPA Act)?
Do you have access to appliance warranties?
Do you have a legal contract available should a qualified buyer want to purchase your home?
Are you prepared to disclose all features of the property?
Are you familiar with environmental disclosure?
Do you have adequate liability insurance?
Have you prepared your home to avoid accidents?
And many more questions to be answered.
When you need to buy or sell real estate contact Dave Edwards at 864.275.7250 or … (0 comments)

realtor: Should you make the buyer wait after you receive an offer? - 10/08/08 08:59 AM
Myth :  When you receive an offer, you should make the buyer wait. This gives you a better negotiating position.
Truth:  You should reply immediately to an offer!  When a buyer makes an offer, that buyer is, at that moment in time, ready to buy your home.  Moods can change, and you don't want to lose the sale because you have stalled in replying.
Who do you know that needs to buy or sell real estate? Contact Dave Edwards at 864.275.7250 or email at daveedwards@kw.com.
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realtor: Are minor repairs important in selling a home? - 10/07/08 06:17 PM
Myth:  Minor repairs can wait until later. There are more important things to be done.
Truth:  Minor repairs make your house more marketable, allowing you to maximize your return (or minimize loss) on the sale.   Most buyers are looking for homes that are ready for them to move into.  If your home happens to attract a buyer who is willing to make repairs, he/she will begin asking for repair allowances that come out of your asking price.  The amount of an allowance that you have to offer a buyer is usually more than what it would cost for you to … (1 comments)