blythewood sc real estate: Testing the Market is Always a Bad Idea
- 01/18/18 11:30 AM
From time to time when speaking with someone that is considering listing their house, I will hear people make the statement that they are going to "test the Market." I can promise you that it's not only a bad idea, but the market will test you way more than you will test it by the time all is said and done.
The fact of the matter is that even if you do everything you are supposed to do, sometimes selling a house can be a challenge. Less in this market than in years past, but still the process does not … (7 comments)
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blythewood sc real estate: It's Hard to Learn Something New When You Already Know it All
- 01/11/18 10:58 AM
I have always been a firm believer in the fact that if you are always the smartest person in the room, then you are either not as smart as you think you are or you are simply in the wrong room. The fact is, you should always seek out those that can help you grow and advance. If you are looking to improve at anything, it does no good to spend all your time with those that are no better at it than you. Nor does it benefit you to pretend you already know it all.
Real estate is no … (10 comments)
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blythewood sc real estate: Is Personalizing Your Home a Good Idea?
- 01/04/18 04:58 PM
Earlier today I was reading an article online about the new basics of personalizing your home. The advice of the writer, an interior decorator, was to go bold and make a statement. Bright colors in the kitchen. Dark colors in small spaces in the home and bright colored accent walls. Forgo traditional granite and solid surface counter tops for more exotic choices that really stand out and command attention.
So, the big question becomes, should you go bold when personalizing your home. Well, the truth is that it's your home and you can really do just about anything you want, but you might … (30 comments)
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blythewood sc real estate: That's a Great Looking Christmas Tree..But isn't it April?
- 12/12/17 12:37 PM
Chances are if you list a home for sale this time of year, you might run into the occasional Holiday decor. Be it a Christmas Tree, wreaths on the doors, or lights and garland. All these decorations can certainly make for some stunning pictures that look great online and the MLS.
But what if the home does not sell throughout the Holidays? What if Spring rolls around and those beautiful pictures are still there for all the world to see? By March those once lovely shots of icicle lights and the rosy cheeks of old Santa start to serve as a smoke signal that … (4 comments)
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blythewood sc real estate: The Best System for Your Real Estate Business
- 10/14/17 02:26 PM
I get the question fairly often from newer agents and those that are simply curious as to the ends and out of the business. "What system works the best." Everyone wants to know what that magic bullet is that will pour in a steady stream of high quality leads that quickly become sold stickers on listing sign and eager pre-approved buyers beating down the door to your office begging for a home.
Is Zillow worth the Money? Maybe it's Market Leader or Bold leads? Who is the beast bang for the buck and the best system out there. Simply put, it's the system that you're … (0 comments)
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blythewood sc real estate: Lots For Sale in Longcreek Plantation Blythewood - 313 Overlook Drive
- 12/28/12 05:59 AM
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blythewood sc real estate: When Will We Accept That Knowing a Ton About History May Not Help Us in the Present
- 12/17/09 05:25 AM
I hear a lot and read a lot from "experts" who constantly make determinations about the market of today based on their experience from the past. Traditionally, making predictions based on the past is a good way to gauge what may happen. But you better take notice of the key word in that last sentence "what MAY happen". There are no guarantees and no one can truly predict the future. That's why you've never seen a news report that reads "psychic wins lottery."
In times like these, with all due respect, all bets are off and there's really no one that … (7 comments)
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blythewood sc real estate: Blythewood, SC Homes for Sale in Deer Creek
- 10/04/09 02:56 PM
Blythewood, SC Homes for Sale in Deer Creek
Looking for homes for sale in Blythewood, SC, then maybe you should take a good look at Deer Creek. Deer Creek in a beautiful community nestled inside Longcreek Plantation off Longtown Road in Blythewood. Just one the edge of Northeast Columbia, SC this great neighborhood is within minutes of shopping, dinning, and entertainment.
Deer Creek is also convenient to I-77, I-20, and only a short drive from Fort Jackson. Built by Essex Homes, Deer Creek boasts a wide variety of floor plans and elevations, a great set of standard features, as well … (6 comments)
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blythewood sc real estate: Blythewood SC Homes for Sale in Longcreek Plantation
- 07/26/09 11:43 AM
Blythewood, SC Homes for Sale in Longcreek Plantation
If you're looking for homes for sale in Blythewood, SC and you would like to be in one of Columbia's most desired communities, then you need to stop by Longcreek Plantation. Longcreek Plantation is located in Blythewood, SC on Longtown Road just minute from all the conveniences of Northeast Columbia.
Only minutes off of I-77 and about 15 minutes from the Village at Sandhill, Longcreek Plantation in zoned for Blythewood schools in the Richland two school district. This lovely, quiet community has a lot to offer no matter what you are looking … (4 comments)
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blythewood sc real estate: Another Mortgage Crisis on the Way
- 07/14/09 06:02 AM
Many of us have seen an increase in traffic from first time home buyers looking to cash in on the $8,000 tax credit. As time draws closer and closer for the credit to slip back into the abyss, we now have rumors of more credits, extending the current credit, and we have first time home buyers in a race to pick up their new home. This is of course an effort not to miss out on the tax credit, which at this time, will expire December 1st of this year.
So, what about the buyers who are in that race to … (23 comments)
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blythewood sc real estate: Is Active Rain Making a Run at Your Market
- 07/01/09 04:33 AM
Above are the results of a Goolge search using the keyword Columbia, SC Real estate. Notice that Active Rain has now leaped into the #2 position. For the past week or so AR has been holding firm at #3 behind realestate.yahoo.com and russellandjeffcoat.com. When searched today AR had moved up one more spot.
When I first started here on AR, in a search for Columbia, SC real estate, you could barely find Active Rain in the results. Now that I have been here for about a year and a half, both Active Rain and Localism.com have climbed their way up … (15 comments)
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blythewood sc real estate: Your Clients Are What They Eat
- 06/29/09 06:13 AM
Have you ever heard the statement that people feed off of one another when it comes to emotions? Well, guess what, it's true. And there will never be a time when that statement is more true than when people are looking to you for guidance.
In this business it is our job to protect and guide our clients through the task of buying a home or selling their current house. So, they will feed off of the emotions that we display when we deal with them throughout the process. This is why confidence is so important and why honesty is … (17 comments)
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blythewood sc real estate: Will Tax Credit Rumors Put Buyers Back on the Fence
- 06/25/09 08:45 AM
Lately there have been a lot of rumors floating around about what will come of the tax credit for first time home buyers. Will it be extended? Will it be expanded to include all those that buy a home and not just first time home buyers? The truth is that at this point none of us know for sure.
But what is the possible backlash of all the rumors that the $8,000 first time home buyer tax credit will be extended or expanded? Isn't it possible that some buyers who would have bought a home will now sit back down on … (22 comments)
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blythewood sc real estate: I'm a Realtor NOT a Pit Bull. It's Not Likely I Will Bite You
- 06/23/09 08:33 AM
I do a lot of open houses and I do them to gain attention to my listings and myself. You never know what you will get when you open a door to the public, it could be a great thing or a complete waste of time, you never know what you're going to get.
My favorite thing at any open house is the visitor that hates me the second they walk through the door. It's open to the public, but have to understand that in most cases it's still a home, and the owners have hired me in an attempt to … (20 comments)
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blythewood sc real estate: The Witch Hunt Continues
- 06/11/09 04:37 AM
All my life I have been a strong supporter of placing blame where it belongs. Find the guilty and punish them for their wrong doings and their inconsiderate actions toward society. But at what point does the chase for the guilty become the search for a scapegoat? At what point does it truly become a witch hunt?
We all know how bad the economy has been and crunch of the economic crisis has been felt by far too many. But at what point is it counterproductive to spend valuable time and energy in search of a place to point our finger and … (23 comments)
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blythewood sc real estate: The Five W's of Buying a New Home
- 06/10/09 07:43 AM
The five W's are still important in making decisions. They simplify the process and make a direct connection to what you need and want to accomplish and how you want to do so. It may not be the most advanced way to think things over in this world of technology, but it still works. Let's say for example that you are planning on buying a new home, then pull out a pen and paper and sit down. Then think of the five W's
1- Who will be living in the home. Sit there and think about what you really need out … (12 comments)
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blythewood sc real estate: People Are Creatures Of Habit
- 06/08/09 02:30 AM
This is an old cliche that will always ring true, and I myself am really no different. Though I try my best not to get stuck in a rut, there are some things that I just can't help but do out of habit alone. Most people are the exact same way. They get into something of a routine and they go with that flow until something comes along to disrupt that routine.
Take for example a BBQ restaurant that is located not far from where I live. When I first opened it was the only BBQ buffet located in the small … (23 comments)
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blythewood sc real estate: You Must Accept What You Cannot Change
- 06/06/09 07:04 AM
This is a phrase I have heard repeatedly throughout my life and at various points of my existence I used to agree with it. I thought that there was no point in fighting what was inevitable, and I still believe this is true. No matter how hard we fight it, some things are simply destined to be and we will never change it regardless of how hard we fight and scream. Certain aspects of this life are completely out of our hands and there is no need to spit against the wind.
However, lately I have come to believe that … (18 comments)
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blythewood sc real estate: Can the Internet Really Replace Realtors?
- 06/04/09 02:31 AM
There's a lot of buyers and sellers these days that do their research online. It's hard to say that I blame them, in fact, I think they should do just that. No matter what you intend to do research on, there is an abundance of information right at your fingertips and all you need is an Internet connection and the ability to type in Google. From there it's simply a matter of making a search and sifting through the results to find the best tips, advice, and information to aid you in the process of achieving your goal.
These days with … (16 comments)
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blythewood sc real estate: Screw Your Advice!!
- 06/04/09 01:36 AM
I'm sure somewhere down the line we have all felt like using this statement from time to time. Whether it's the self proclaimed genius that feels the necessity to point out how they would handle the delicate situation at hand, or the self righteous moron that thinks it's a good idea to point out the obvious. We live in a civilized society, and that's the only way I explain the existence of many of these people, because it's illegal for the rest of us to choke them to death so we can release the rage that they induce.
However, that's not … (19 comments)
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