greenville: The Power of Vendor Referrals - 08/31/15 02:25 AM
When someone offers a service and does exceptional quality work, at a great price, on time, with a great attitude...why wouldn't you refer them to every single friend and client in the future?
I take great pride in attempting to be a "networking machine" for those in my sphere of influence who deserve a referral for future business. It's an absolute joy knowing that because I took a moment to make a tiny effort and pass along a name, number and a few positive comments, this service provider might just pick up another job that helps them feed their family!
Quite often, what … (2 comments)

greenville: Local Vendor Spotlight: Jesus Lopez Painting, Greenville, SC - 12/08/14 11:05 PM
I'm passionate about supporting local entrepreneurs. People often ask me for a referral to a quality supplier, vendor or tradesman. 
For years now I have been relying on Jesus Lopez Painting for my homes. This past year Jesus has handled everything from finishing a room in my basement, staining my rear deck, painting/installing an epoxy floor with flakes in my garage and just last week he did a beautiful job painting my newly installed built-in bookshelves in my great room. In the spring I'll have him stain my fence in my yard.
Jesus Lopez Painting does exceptional work at a fantastic … (2 comments)

greenville: Local Vendor Spotlight; Chase, Greenville, SC Electrician, Best Rates! - 08/07/14 02:12 AM
I recently purchased a new home and I had a good number of projects I wanted done throughout the home and property that required a skilled electrician. 
I was extremely fortunate to have found Chase, a skilled young man who is an electrician in Greenville, SC. 
Chase has done simply amazing work for me and completed all my projects quickly, efficiently and professionally! His care and attention to detail is outstanding! His rates are amazingly affordable, too!
If you have any electrical projects to be done in the Greater Greenville, SC area...big or small projects...do yourself a favor and call Chase … (0 comments)

greenville: Local Vendor Spotlight: Jesus Painting & Drywall in Greenville, SC - 02/03/14 08:39 AM
When I come across an exceptional local entrepreneur, I can't help but open my mouth and tell everyone I know...whenever I'm asked about that vendor's category of business or expertise. 
Very often in my business I am asked for a name and number for plumbers, electricians, flooring guys, roofing guys, HVAC guys, etc. It's especially easy to respond to these requests with enthusiasm when I am extremely pleased with the services I received from the vendor I am referring to people.
Recently, I had Jesus Painting & Drywall come to my home and paint the entire interior (ceilings too) of my … (0 comments)

greenville: Short Sale, Pre-Foreclosure, Home for Sale Greenville, Simpsonville SC - 02/18/13 11:09 AM
Hot opportunities...
Short sale homes for sale in Greenville, Simpsonville, Taylors, SC!
Check these out and call Kirk Westervelt for information! (864) 451-2402
13 Kimberly Lane, Taylors, SC. 4 Bedroom, 2.5 bathrooms. $127,500.
115 Delmar Ave, Simpsonville, SC. 4 Bedroom, 2.5 bathrooms. $78,533.
315 Hunslet Way, Simpsonville, SC. 4 Bedroom, 2.5 bathrooms. $144,900.
220 Heathermoor Way, Simpsonville, SC. 3 Bedroom, 2 bathrooms. $125,000.
105 Grassland Way, Fountain Inn, SC. 4 bedroom, 2 bathrooms. $119,000.
20 Old Standing Springs, Greenville, SC. 3 Bedroom, 2 bathrooms. $109,000.
2760 Standing Springs Rd, Simpsonville, SC. 5 Bedrooms, bonus room, home office, formal dining room, great … (0 comments)

greenville: Vendor Spotlight: Greenville, SC Carpet Cleaning Service, D&D Cleaning - 10/22/12 01:45 AM
I came across an amazing local company the other day; "D&D Carpet Cleaning".
D&D Carpet Cleaning provides an exceptional level of services, including both residential and commercial carpet cleaning, stripping and waxing, upholstery cleaning and even janitorial level cleaning services.
D&D Carpet Cleaning covers the Greater Greenville and Upstate SC region, including Greenville, Mauldin, Simpsonville, Fountain Inn, Greer, Taylors, Travelers Rest, Anderson, Easley and many other surrounding areas.
For exceptional carpet cleaning services and competitive rates, give D&D Carpet Cleaning a call and be sure to let them know you found them through Kirk Westervelt and Active Rain!
Give Richard Donald … (2 comments)

greenville: Greenville, SC, Oney's Lawn Care & Landscaping Service-Season Specials - 08/20/12 02:28 AM
Greenville, SC vendor spotlight:
Local Greenville, SC entrepreneur launches Oney's Lawn Care service and does an exceptional job!
After hearing many neighbors raving about Jimmy Oney's work ethic, flexible schedule and thoughtful attention to detail, I had to give him a shot at earning my business. Jimmy did a phenominal job on our large lot, and he paid special attention to being careful around my wife's award-winning flower beds!
I highly recommend Jimmy Oney and his business, Oney's Lawn Care, Professional Lawn Care Service.
Jimmy can be reached at: (615) 962-4399
(Don't let the 615 number confuse you...he lives and works … (1 comments)

greenville: Is it really a "buyer's market"? Or a "seller's market"? - 06/15/12 03:31 AM
After years in this business I can't help but reflect on a common theme I hear from buyers, sellers and my esteemed colleagues. The concept and often used terminology of "it's a buyer's market", or "it's a seller's market".
Sales managers love to pump up their real estate salespeople by encouraging them that there is no such thing as a good or a bad marketplace....it's either a buyer's or a seller's market, plain and simple. "Now go out there and sell, sell, sell! Server your clients with this wonderful knowledge! It's a buyer's market! Fight for your buyers!"
I feel compelled … (0 comments)

greenville: Beautiful 4 Bedroom Home for Sale in Greenville, SC in Summerfield Subdivision! 105 Tanner Chase Way. Zoned for Bethel, Mauldin, Mauldin Schools! - 03/15/12 03:50 AM
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greenville: Ready to List and Sell Your Home with a Realtor? How Will You Handle the Shadow Inventory Coming to the Market? A Few Thoughts from a Greenville, SC Realtor & Short Sale Listing Agent - 02/07/12 06:59 AM
All signs point towards 2012 being a significant year, in terms of the real estate market gaining a lot of clarity with respect to the movement of shadow inventory (foreclosed, bank-owned homes, pre-foreclosures, short sales and homes heading towards a foreclosure "sale date").
If you're a buyer, you have the perfect buyer's storm to navigate through and come out smelling like a rose! Inventory, competition in the marketplace and resulting downward pressures on home values, more short sales, more foreclosures and historically low mortgage interest rates all make for an exciting moment in history to be a buyer in the real … (0 comments)

greenville: The Time Is Now!!! Do Not Delay The Short Sale Process Any Longer!!! Advice from a short sale listing agent in Greenville, SC - 11/15/11 08:08 AM
As a short sale listing agent in Greenville, SC I see and hear all types of scenarios, circumstances, excuses and even "strategies" with respect to how people think about and handle short sales.
My best advice is to not waste any time and don't overthink the process. Also, don't leverage a short sale innappropriately, as a way to play games with the mortgage lender and "buy more time" to stay in the house.
Here's why:
If you qualify for and you've chosen to pursue a short sale, it's safe to assume you're doing it because you care about your financial health, … (2 comments)

greenville: The Short Sale List Price Fairy Tale - A Case Study in Greenville, SC - 11/07/11 07:17 AM
I recently took another short sale listing, to help the homeowners avoid foreclosure. I ran the comps, reviewed the first and second mortgage loan payoff amounts and devised an intelligent starting list price. Additionally, my client clearly understood my recommended list price reduction strategy, based on a specific timeline, the surrounding active listings in the immediate area, the number of missed payments on the mortages and even seasonal market trends and short-term forecasts.
So, what happened when it came time to implement the first price reduction? My client disagreed with any such reduction and wanted the home to remain very close … (1 comments)

greenville: Greenville, SC Short Sale and Foreclosure Listings...Is There A Tsunami Wave of Short Sales and Foreclosures Coming to Greenville, SC? - 07/20/11 06:39 AM
On July 13th 8 institutions, including Bank of America, J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., Wells Fargo and Citigroup, met a deadline for submitting detailed action plans on how they will be handling distressed mortgage loans (short sales and foreclosures). The details of these plans, submitted by major banks and other home-loan servicers, were handed in to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, which regulates national banks. At this point, all details of any such plans to handle massive numbers of short sales and foreclosures are being held confidential.
July of 2011 was also significant as a very large number … (0 comments)

greenville: Homes for Sale in Greenville & Simpsonville, SC; Buyers Should Trust an Expert Realtor who Works with Foreclosures and Short Sales in Today's Challenging Real Estate Market! - 06/22/11 06:04 AM
Let's face it, everyone wants a great deal in today's buyer's market and an ever increasing majority of the transactions in today's real estate market often involve either a short sale or a foreclosed property.
The problem is that not all realtors are skilled in effectively navigating through the process of either a short sale or a foreclosure. Therefore, they are actually doing their clients a great disservice!
Lately it seems to be almost on a weekly basis I find myself dealing with another realtor in my market who shares with me some variation of the comment; "I've been selling real … (0 comments)

greenville: Fully remodeled 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home for sale in Greenville, SC - 101 Wedgewood Drive - Just minutes North of Beautiful Downtown Main St in Greenville, SC - 06/01/11 11:04 AM

Absolutely stunning and charming downtown Greenville home with extensive remodeling and upgrades! This 3 bedroom, 2 full bathroom home sits on a large corner lot with mature trees and a level, fenced yard. This home was totally remodeled over the last few years, and includes exception upgrades, improvements and attention to detail! Some of the many custom remodeling efforts include rich, hand-finished hardwoods, newer electrical lines/components and outlets, bold crown molding, recessed lighting fixtures and a new roof was installed November of 2010. The custom kitchen is fabulous for entertaining and includes hand-crafted cabinets with extendable shelving, Santa Cecilia Granite countertops, … (4 comments)

greenville: Home for sale, Simpsonville, SC - 106 Shillingford Ct, Fine Brick 5 Bedroom Home for Sale in Desirable Stonehaven Subdivision - 03/03/11 05:43 AM
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greenville: Greenville, SC, Simpsonville, SC, Best Prices on Concrete Driveways, Patios, Screened Porches, Decks and Wooden Fences - 03/01/11 04:30 AM
As a real estate professional, I am constantly working with a diverse network of service providers. It amazes me how much money I can save people when they're contemplating the installation of a new concrete walkway, driveway, extra parking pad, etc. The most popular thing I come across is people craving a "real" patio versus the silly little 10X10 patio they got with the home they purchased. People love having a real patio installed in their yard, off the back door. For example I recently helped someone who wanted a 15X30 patio. Now, they're building a screened porch on it and … (0 comments)

greenville: Greenville, SC, Simpsonville, SC, Best Prices on Concrete Driveways, Patios, Screened Porches, Decks and Wooden Fences - 03/01/11 04:13 AM
As a real estate professional, I am constantly working with a diverse network of service providers. It amazes me how much money I can save people when they're contemplating the installation of a new concrete walkway, driveway, extra parking pad, etc. The most popular thing I come across is people craving a "real" patio versus the silly little 10X10 patio they got with the home they purchased. People love having a real patio installed in their yard, off the back door. For example I recently helped someone who wanted a 15X30 patio. Now, they're building a screened porch on it and … (0 comments)

greenville: Greenville, SC Homes for Sale...2011 Will Absolutely be the "Perfect Homebuyer Storm", the Best Time to Buy a Home!!! - 12/23/10 08:05 AM
I know, it sounds cliche' and the term is often overused in the real estate industry. "Now is the best time to buy a home".
Well, if I am anything I am 100% honest with people. The most common compliment I receive from my clients is that I am a "straight shooter" with them.
Allow me to share my 100% honest and professional advice with you, regarding the Greenville, SC real estate market throughout 2011...
2011 is expected to be the "bottom" of our market. Will home values spring back and begin to appreciate wildly starting in 2012? Not necessarily. I … (0 comments)

greenville: Greenville, SC Home for Sale, 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom, zoned for Bethel Elementary, Mauldin Middle, Mauldin High! - 11/29/10 03:35 AM
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