What is Going on with Real Estate in the Lowcountry

Here we are in the middle of January with some very chilly weather headed from our northern friends, including the (11) states that continuously support our second home buyers in the Lowcountry. Keep in mind that approximately 45% of our buyers come from Ohio and Pennsylvania, which both have an improving primary real estate market. 

We are hoping that the bad weather and a very optimistic economic forecast will allow those northerners, now capable of selling other properties, to join us this year as we are expecting a large contingent of “sno-birds.” A “sno-bird” is a family looking to buy a second home or a primary residence in the south. We think we have tremendous value…

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Ever heard the saying, “Done is better than good?” Sometimes you just have to get things done. It doesn’t matter if is perfect or even good, but it matters that you just completed the task. Beginning the process is more than half the battle. Step number 2 is often very easy. Procrastination can motivate but when things are really tough or you just really don’t want to do things it can be hard to motivate. I know for me, I can think of a million things to do in order to avoid one small thing that I really don’t want to do. 

This can be so true in Real Estate. There are so many avenues that need to be addressed with every transaction. Realtors juggle many more balls than our clients understand. We are often the glue holding the…

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Y’all! Look at this Colleton River home. I love the clean lines and the Southern flair. It’s a dream come true. The best part — it comes furnished. Just pack your bags and walk in! What more could you ask for? Did you see the exposed brick and beams. There is so much character in this place.

Other “not to miss” features:

  • 3 beds, 5 baths and over 3,300 sqft

  • custom. reclaimed. barnwood floors that are killer

  • top notch appliances and countertops

  • a theatre room…yes, that’s right complete with a 110 in projector

  • gigantic screened porch on the 2nd green and lagoon views included

  • a fire pit for s’mores!

  • and don’t forget the Colleton River amenities

I really need to check out that…

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It’s healthy, low fat, low carb, Paleo and Whole30 compliant. I usually double it and do one batch with steak (although you don’t cook the steak as long) and the other with chicken. I bought a Nordicware sheet pan at Walmart, and I can cook both batches on one. It’s gigantic!

An easy and family friendly one pan dinner!  Top a salad, fill a tortilla or wrap it up in a lettuce or bread wrap!

Servings: 6

: 241 kcal

: Kathi @ Laughing Spatula

 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken breasts - sliced thinly

  • 1 red pepper - sliced

  • 1 green pepper - sliced

  • 1 yellow pepper - sliced

  • 1 onion - halved and cut slices

  • 1/4 cup olive oil

  • 2 teaspoons chili powder

  • 1 teaspoon…

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What an exciting time! We are rolling into a new decade. A fresh start. So much seems to have wrapped up for so many people. It is time to allow yourself the opportunity to be brave and forge new frontiers. Create a new YOU! Time to wipe the slate clean and leave the teens (the 2010-2019s) in the past. 

Do you all remember the fever and excitement of Y2K? That was the dawn of a new century. A new decade brings with it all that energy without the fear of world ending and computers blowing up. It is almost comical, the amount of fear that surrounded that time in history. We all closed our eyes on New Year’s Eve of 1999 and woke up to a better 2000. Now it is 2020. 

We are well into this decade and the time is ripe to break free from…

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Sunday’s are generally busy for realtors. Between open houses, showings, planning for the week and our families, we are juggling a lot. However, Sunday’s are also perfect to take a few moments for ourselves. It helps to refresh us and gives us back our energy. Try to carve out even 30 minutes to just sit back and relax. You will be so happy that you did.

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This family is getting a great home! They are going to love living in this lakefront home in pristine Belfair. I’m so jealous of their drive in and out of the community under all those majestic old great oak trees. It is swoon-worthy!

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Oh my! Sold in Victoria Bluff. One of the most desired neighborhoods in Bluffton. Just look at that backyard. Birdwatching, reading, coffee drinking, naps…I can see it now.

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Do you procrastinate? It may not be because of the reason you think. I recently read this article, and it hits the nail on the head. The writer references one of my all-time favorite authors, Brené Brown. Her topics and writing style are spot on.

Could it be that you are a perfectionist and it is causing you to procrastinate? I can be guilty of this too. These steps are really helpful.

  1. Change your perspective

  2. Realize that you’re constantly improving

  3. Define “good enough”

  4. Remember: No one is perfect

  5. Be your own best friend

  6. What’s the worst thing that happens if they laugh at you?

  7. Not everyone will love you — and that’s okay

Image by: freestocks.org/Unsplash

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Whether you are a new agent or seasoned, we all face the same challenges. If we don’t get ahead of them, we will never get over them.

Many agents underestimate and overlook how important it is to stay in touch with contacts regularly. Follow-up with clients after the transaction is key. Only 25% of agents actually pursue their existing contacts and past clients for referrals.

Statistics by Brian & Buffini:

  • 25% of agents generate more than 50% of their annual business entirely through referrals

  • 88% of buyers claim they would use the same agent or refer them

  • The average agent earns 42% of their business through referrals

  • 82% of ALL real estate transactions are REFERRALS

Don’t wait. Top…

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