Will We See You at Our Upcoming Home Buying Workshop?

Buying a home can be an intimidating prospect. We understand this, and that’s exactly why we’d like to invite you to our upcoming homebuyer workshop.

Looking to buy a Greenville home? Click here to search all local homes on the MLS.

Looking to sell your Greenville home? Click here to use our home evaluation tool.

During my most recent appearance on “Your Carolina,” I spoke with hosts Jack Roper and Megan Heidlerg about my team’s upcoming homebuyer workshop.

This amazing event will take place in our office (03 Woods Lake Road, Suite 100, Greenville, SC 29607)  at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 30. We at Hamilton & Co. know that many of you may be interested in buying a new home, but aren’t sure where to begin. That’s exactly why we’re hosting this workshop.

At this event, future homebuyers will have the chance to learn about the real estate process from local professionals (including agents, an attorney, and a lender) in a low-pressure, stress-free environment.

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This homebuyer event will teach you everything you need to know about taking advantage of our current market.

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Armed with the knowledge we’ll be offering at this event, local buyers are sure to find incredible success in our current market. Not only is spring an incredible time to begin a home search, but interest rates have recently dropped, as well, making right now an amazing time to move.

This homebuyer event will teach you everything you need to know about taking advantage of our current market. Best of all, we’re offering breakfast to all those who attend.

Space is limited at this incredible, free event, so register now. You can save your spot by clicking here.

As always, if you have any other questions or would like more information, feel free to give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Why You May Not Want to Hire Your Neighborhood Expert

Looking to buy or sell a home in Greenville, South Carolina? Click here to perform a full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home,click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call us at (864) 527-7685 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions.
It may be a little counter-intuitive to decide on who you want to hire to sell your home in this market. It's tempting to hire a family member, friend, or neighbor who is in real estate for many reasons. However, in our experience, that's not the best idea. 

You need maximum exposure for your listing and while it may be fun to work with a friend or neighbor, when it comes to getting your home sold, you want someone who is going to expose your property to the broadest audience possible. That's where we at Hamilton & Co. come in. 

We are able to accomplish all of this through our marketing channels on TV, radio, and the internet. Right now, we have over 16,000 unique visitors looking for properties on our site. We can instantly put your listing in front of all of them and expose it to our large pool of active buyers. 

It may not always be in your best interest to hire the local neighborhood expert.You want to hire someone who is going to give you broad, global exposure for your property and that's why you need to hire Hamilton & Co. real estate services. If you have any questions for us, don't hesitate to ask!

4 Reasons Why You Should Pay Cash for Your Next Greenville Home

Looking to buy or sell a home in Greenville, South Carolina? Click here to perform a full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home, click here for a FREE Home Price  Evaluation so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call us at (864) 527-7685 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions.

I wanted to share with you an interesting article I found the other day from Realty Trac. This site tracks trends within the real estate market all over the country.

Recently they published an article that reported 42% of homes sold last year were bought with cash offers. That's nationwide. In South Carolina, 50% of the homes sold were with cash offers. As a buyer you might be wondering how this affects you.

If you have the ability to pay with cash, do it. Why?

1. It makes your offer much stronger in the eyes of a seller.
2. You don't have to jump through hoops to get a loan.
3. You can avoid the tens of thousands of dollars in interest.
4. You can close quicker.

What does this mean if you're a seller? Half of your buyers' pool are cash. That means you can get started sooner and closing is often quicker because you don't have to wait for the lender and their processes.

If you're thinking about buying or selling, give me a call today at 864.527.7685 Let's find out what's best for you and your next real estate move.

What Can You Expect for the 2014 Real Estate Market?

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Welcome back! The New Year is here and 2013 was one of the best we’ve seen in the real estate market in awhile. Inventory was stable with about 5,500 homes on the market consistently.

So what do we see happening in 2014? Prices are continuing to increase. Our average sales price is $186,000.

If you’re thinking about buying, now is the time. Interest rates are expected to increase and with prices on the rise, now is the most affordable time.

Give me a call today and we can find you the perfect home! Thanks for watching.

Happy New Year!

Are you tired of making New Year’s resolutions year after year only to see them turn into unfulfilled goals? Make 2014 the year you achieve those goals! Whether you wish to become more financially secure, physically fit or to improve your mind, the first step for making your resolutions stick is to establish a plan. Remember: if you fail to plan, you plan to fail.

If your 2014 New Year’s resolutions include buying a home, start the year off right by making sure you are financially healthy. This includes structuring your debts and liabilities properly so you can afford a new house. Also, organize your payroll documents and bank statements to make the process of buying a home easier. Overall, be sure to take some time this January to get your financials in order; it will make your life a little less stressful as you start looking at properties!
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If you would like to see 2014 be the year you move into a new house, give me a call at (864) 527-7685 or email me at info@mygreenvillehome.com. Let’s work together on fulfilling your New Year’s resolution of home-ownership. Happy New Year!

2 Qualities to Look for In A Listing Agent

Thanks for joining me today. I frequently get asked what are the most important things to look for when hiring a listing agent. There are two main qualities I think you should focus on.

1. Do they have experience in your neighborhood? You want an agent who has sold homes in your area, who has local knowledge and has access to the MLS.

2. What is their plan? There is so much more to effectively marketing than just listing a home on the MLS and waiting for a buyer. That’s why our team has a booklet to give you that outlines our strategy. Your home is one of your biggest assets and you want to make sure you get a great price for it. We know that, and that’s why we want to share with you how exactly we plan on getting you that price.

If you are thinking about selling, please give us a call. Let’s talk about how we can sell your home. Thanks for watching!

3 Reasons to List During the Holidays

Welcome back to my blog. Every year I get asked the same question, ‘are the holidays a good time to sell?’

Many people think it’s better to wait until after the holidays to put their home on the market, but the truth is the fourth quarter (Oct.-Dec.) is actually one of the better times of year for us.

Why?

1. Buyers are more serious - If buyers are taking the time to look at homes during the chaos of the holidays, you know they are serious about finding and purchasing a home.

2. There is less competition - Because most people think that it is best to list after the first of the year, there are fewer homes on the market. Less competition means more money for you!

3. Buyers are more emotional - Homes look fantastic during the holidays: the lights, decorations, etc. All of this adds an emotional element for buyers.

These are just three reasons why the holidays are a great time to sell. If you’re thinking about selling, give me a call. We can figure out if now is the best time for you.

Greenville Property Taxes

Thanks for joining me today. You should have received a pink envelope in the mail recently; it may look like junk mail but it’s actually your tax bill. Don’t throw it away!

It’s important to look over the information to make sure you aren’t being overcharged. First look at all the owner information, make sure your name and address are correct.

Then take a look at the total tax value. This number should be a little lower than your appraisal value. Make sure that number is in the right range.

Finally, take a look at the ratio. This number will either be 4% or 6%. If you live in your home, that number should be 4%. Make sure this is correct; don’t pay double because of an error.

If you have any questions, or if something doesn’t seem right, give me a call. I can run some numbers and make sure everything matches.

Thanks for watching!

How to Price Your Home Right

Hello, everyone. Welcome back to my video blog!

When you list your home, you have to sell your home three different times.

          1.    Determine the price you want to list your home at.
          2.    Attract a buyer to the home and the price attached to it.
          3.    Get an appraisal value that the buyer’s lender will feel       
                comfortable loaning.

Because of this, pricing is one of the most important elements when selling your home. One of the biggest mistakes sellers make is pricing their property too high.  If your property is priced too high, you turn off buyers and while your home may be on the market, it’s not in the market.

Another thing to keep in mind is that an appraiser looks at homes about six months prior. It’s also important, though, to know what your competition is in the current market. How does your home and price compare to others?

We have found the homes that sell for the most amount of money in the least amount of time are those that have been appraised before they are listed. This way we have a strong benchmark to base our initial price off of.

If you have any questions, please give me call. I’d love to help with any of your real estate needs.

What Can a Seller Do to Get their Home Ready for Sale?

If you are interested in selling your home, click here for our Free Home Value Report!

Right now, while inventory is low, the condition and pricing are very important when selling your home. We are seeing the homes we work with selling in as little as three days and that’s because of the work we do beforehand. We have a stager who will help you; we also have a professional photographer with a wide-angle lens to make every room look big and spacious. Even though there are fewer homes on the market, buyers are still picky.

If you have any other questions about getting your home ready for sale, please give me a call!