It seems like 2020 has a new (and unpleasant) surprise for us at every turn. Buyer and Seller needs and motivations are changing fast, and with it, the state of the market. Selling strategies that worked in 2019 – or even 6 months ago – aren’t necessarily working these days. If you want to successfully sell your home for top dollar, with a minimal amount of pain and aggravation for you and your family, it’s time to re-think your strategy. 

Below, we outline 15 home selling strategies that aren’t working right now– and share our best advice for navigating the current real estate market. 

  1. Price your home for what you want, not what it’s worth. OK, this strategy was never a great one, but these days, getting your original listing price right is…

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Daufuskie for the win! The leisurely boat ride to get there, the quiet golf cart ride around the island, swinging in the hammock, the laidback afternoon on the dock...what's not to crush on? 

If living on Daufuskie isn't enough of a reason, here are more:

  • 3 beds and 4 baths in over 3,000 square feet of waterfront living
  • did you see that this home is right on the water? On.The.Water 
  • new home built only 3 years ago
  • gorgeous floors
  • open floor plan 
  • the shiplap feature wall adds just the right amount of pizazz!
  • check out those gray-stained cabinets 
  • warning- outdoor living will be used more than indoor living   
  • a killer dock with all utilities running to it
  • deep water dock for all boat sizes

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BEST WATER VIEW! Stunning custom home with sumptuous views of a 25-acre lake. Many unique upgrades - wild pecan wood floors, travertine stone, arched openings, 11/13 ft ceilings and second-floor terrace. Master and 2 bedrooms on first floor. Flex living space on the second floor with a bonus and study or 2 additional large bedrooms. Luxurious master bath offers a private retreat & a chef’s kitchen makes cooking a dream. Easy living with a huge great room and a gas fireplace. Relax on the screen porch with a morning coffee or end of day glass of wine. Good storage and a floored attic. Light and bright, sunny interior, and a 3 car garage. MOVE IN & START LIVING THE BLUFFTON LIFE YOU HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR!

4,718 square feet

5 bedrooms with 3…

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This fabulous Baynard Park home is SOLD just in time for the holidays! 5 bedrooms will soon be filled with lots of hustle and bustle. This home features a fireplace, screened porch, large backyard, and a first floor master suite. 

Baynard Park, this gated neighborhood, is pretty darn great too. They will be able to enjoy a pool, fitness center, horseshoe pit, bocce ball and more.  

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What I love about this home 

Fantastic Opportunity!

$309,000

1,447 square feet

2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms

Fantastic opportunity to purchase a fixer-upper in Palmetto Dunes and transform it into your dream villa! This 2 bed and 2 bath unit is tucked away in Queens Grant with a cute courtyard entry. There are gorgeous beamed, vaulted ceilings in the great room AND master bedroom. The great room includes a dining area with pass-thru from kitchen and sliding doors to the deck with partial lagoon views. "As is" sale condition is reflected in the list price. Furnishings negotiable. 

MLS ID 410195

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Those of you who've been working with me know that I wholeheartedly believe this. When you treat people good and with kindness, everyone benefits. There will definitely be times where you will have to advise your clients to do something that benefits them and not you...but you know that's what is right. If you put their best interest first, you will always win.  

This quote is not only true in real estate but in all aspects of life. 

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This Moss Creek home with the most beautiful views is marsh front living like no other. I don't know if our buyers will ever leave their back porch! They are so excited. 

Moss Creek has so much to offer its resident's. It is a gated community that has golf, tennis, a marina, fitness center and pool, miles upon miles of trails, an equestrian center and great food to new a few. 

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If you've ever driven down or taken a stroll in the Alljoy area in Bluffton, then you'll know exactly what there is to love about it. It is a laidback way of life on the May River. Just driving around the streets takes your stress level down a few notches. The natural beauty and ease that surrounds the area is a like stepping back from the rush of everyday life. Imagine that...every day!

What else:

  • 3rd row from the May River - yes!
  • 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,296 SF home that was fully renovated this year
  • open floor plan
  • loving the exposed brick inside with gorgeous floors
  • screened front porch to watch what your neighbors are doing - I mean to read a book ;) 
  • hop on your golf cart to have lunch or dinner in Old Town 

Let's go…

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This perfect Lowcountry dream home is SOLD! These inviting porches will welcome their guests for years to come. I know they are going to love their newly renovated kitchen and screened back porch. I think they could film a Nicholas Sparks movie here! 

It's time to start packing and move right in!

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Historically, real estate activity in the Lowcountry slows during the winter months. Between the cold weather and the holidays, the housing market typically goes into a hibernation of sorts, with both buyers and sellers shelving any major real estate moves until spring.

However, this winter's real estate market is shaping up to be unlike any other before it. Contrary to what some may have feared, the fall and winter are slated to be an excellent time to sell a home. In fact, Lawrence Yun, chief economist at the National Association of Realtors, predicts "it will be one of the best winter sales years ever."

What's driving these predictions for a strong winter market? Chalk it up to a perfect storm of low mortgage interest rates, sparse housing…

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