Why You Should Hire Me

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Over a decade working in Charleston real estate, I’ve created an exceptional team in the top sales office. I know you might be asking: “What separates me from the competition?” There are several things that separate me from the competition.

• We have a preferred list of venders to share with you.
•  We're proactive.
•  We’re expected to sell over fifty properties this year. 
• I earned the Realtor of Distinction in the Executive Circle this year, the highest honor.
•  I’ve been ranked in the top 10% of Keller Williams Realtors globally.
•  We’re invested in continuing our education. We have incredible resources available, updated frequently. 

If you or someone you know is buying or selling a home today, contact us today for a free consultation! We would love to show you what we can do!

Charleston Market Snapshot

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What’s happening in the Charleston real estate market? We’re up 14% in number of units sold. Additionally, we’ll exceed 15,000 properties sold. Right now, 2015 is our third busiest year in history.

Median price increased by 4.2%. The average median price now is currently $232,000.

Seven areas in our MLS system are up 10% in value. Additionally, ten areas in our MLS system have less than three months of inventory; nineteen have less than 4.5 months worth. As you can see, homes are selling quickly!

Buying activity is excellent for this time of year. We’re setting records every week.

Although the The Mt. Pleasant and Summerville markets have slowed down slightly, new construction continues to explode and thrive in our region.

Our market continues to grow! According to The Post and Courier, 43 new people move to Charleston every day. All these numbers reveal our real estate market’s current success.

If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home, contact us for a free real estate consultation today!

Evaluating Offers on Your Charleston Home

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For most sellers, negotiating an incoming offer is a matter of settling on a price with the buyer. However, there is another aspect in negotiations that greatly impacts your home sale: the terms of the contract. Terms are equally as important as the sales price. Here are five things for you to consider while navigating the negotiation process. 

1. Make sure the buyer is pre-approved. If a buyer has a pre-approval from a reputable lender, you know whether or not the buyer can actually afford to purchase your house. 
2. Pay attention to the down payment. Lenders require appraisals on homes in order to equate the home value with the selling price. Unless the buyer has a significant down payment available, an unsatisfactory appraisal could cause the deal to fall through. Check to see how much money the buyer is able to put down, and add that amount to the loan to see if they equal the asking price. 
3. Does the buyer have an existing home to sell? This can be a problem for sellers, as these buyers usually want to include a contingency in the contract that absolves them from buying your home if their home fails to sell. This can wreak havoc on the sale of your property, as it requires you to leave the terms of your sale up to the success of another sale. It's best to avoid offers with existing home sale contingencies. 
4. Closing dates are crucial. If the buyer requests a closing date beyond 90 days, it might be time to reconsider the offer. Lenders have timing guidelines that allow a buyer 45 days to apply for a loan. Any closing period longer than 45 days leaves the seller in limbo. If a buyer cannot meet that 45 days, forego the offer. 
5. Look carefully at cash transactions. Although these are attractive to sellers, you need to make sure that the buyer has the cash. Ask your Realtor to verify the funds before you move on with the offer. Unless you know the cash is there, it's a better idea to move onto the next offer.

Negotiating can be tricky in today's market. If you have any questions, give us a call or send us an email. We would be happy to help you!