simpsonville: Gary Bradshaw, Greenville, SC Handyman, Door, Window and Trim Install - 09/20/16 07:40 AM
In my continued efforts to help exceptional people gain more work in the Greater Greenville, SC region, I'd like to recommend Gary Bradshaw.
 
Gary is professional, careful, thoughtful and competitive. He offers a variety of handyman work services, as well as installation of doors, windows, cabinets and trim.
 
Please tell him Kirk from Van West Realty sent you. He'll take exceptional care of your home project needs! 
 
Gary Bradshaw: 864-420-6549
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simpsonville: 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!
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simpsonville: 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)

simpsonville: Beautiful 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom Home For Sale in Greenville, SC! - 05/08/14 03:32 AM

$220,000, 4Bd/2.5Ba Single Family House, 2515 sqft.  
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simpsonville: Local vendor spotlight: A-1 Home Inspection Services, Greenville, SC - 05/02/14 02:14 PM
For years now I have enjoyed referring clients to Alton at A-1 Home Inspection Services in Greenville, SC. Alton does a fantastic and thorough job with residential home inspections. Alton is also very competitive and affordable! If you or someone you know is seeking a quality home inspection from a reliable, experienced expert in the Greater Greenville, SC area, please give Alton at A-1 Home Inspection Services a call! Tell him Kirk sent you from Van West Realty! Alton can be reached at: 864-346-0241.
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simpsonville: 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)

simpsonville: Legendary Homes Dominates Greenville's New Home Construction Growth! - 11/04/13 06:10 AM
I've had the distinct pleasure of serving clients who have purchased a multitude of new construction Legendary homes over the past year. 
Legendary seems to dominate the Greater Greenville and Simpsonville, SC areas with a large number of subdivision locations that are truly in fantastic locations and typically zoned for very desirable schools. 
All of my clients have been extremely pleased with their choices. In fact, they've been elated with joy over the floor plan they chose, the lots, the building process, the locations, and the prices! 
If you're seeking a fantastic floor plan/model, with a true "wow" factor, fantastic prices, … (0 comments)

simpsonville: Knowing your market well and serving your clients, in Greenville, SC! - 08/09/13 01:41 AM
I've enjoyed a very busy real estate market so far this year, and have served many clients. As I pause to reflect on the many people I've met and the many, many homes I've shown, I recognize a pattern of gratitude from my clients.
The most common attributes I receive compliments about are "knowing my market well" and being a "straight shooter" (being honest).
Once people realize that I am totally honest with them in terms of sharing my opinion of which homes would be a good investment and a potentially bad investment...our relationship takes on a whole new level of trust … (0 comments)

simpsonville: Beautiful 4 Bedroom BASEMENT Home for Sale in Greenville, SC - 05/09/13 01:16 AM

$229,900 , 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1 half baths, 2,565 square feet  
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simpsonville: 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)

simpsonville: Home for sale; 207 Walnut Trace Ct, Simpsonville, SC 29681, River Walk - 11/19/12 03:55 AM
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simpsonville: 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)

simpsonville: 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)

simpsonville: Gorgeous, Newer 5 Bedroom, 4 bathroom home for sale in Greenville, SC! Tanner Estates Subdivision, on Greenville's East Side, near Simpsonville, SC! - 10/19/11 06:58 AM
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simpsonville: 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)

simpsonville: 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)

simpsonville: 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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simpsonville: 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)

simpsonville: 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)

simpsonville: Why do Short Sales Typically Fail? Notes from a Short Sale Listing Agent in Greenville, SC - 08/17/10 02:45 AM
As a CDPE I often help clients avoid foreclosure by listing their home for sale and negotiating for a short sale approval from their lender. I've helped clients avoid foreclosure in Greenville, Simpsonville, Greer, Mauldin, Fountain Inn, Travelers Rest, Taylors and Easley, SC.
While Greenville and Simpsonville, SC hasn't suffered with distressed properties to the same degree as places like Florida, CA, AZ, Las Vegas, OH and Detroit, we certainly have had a noticeable increase in these types of distressed property listings.
I've noticed some of the most common reasons that short sales typically fail, or at least why any given … (2 comments)