The Cobb Group Blog - buyers

Super Bowl Brings Spring Real Estate Market

The excitement of the Super Bowl extends beyond the football field. It also signals the kickoff of the vibrant spring real estate market for the Bluffton & Hilton Head Island Lowcountry. As the thrill of the game captures the nation's attention, the property sector experiences a notable upswing in both buying and selling activities especially in our area. 

Real Estate Transactions Increase in Spring

Recent insights from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) highlight the spring months as the pinnacle of real estate transactions. Remarkably, data reveals that approximately 40% of annual home sales unfold between March and June, a trend attributed to the favorable climatic conditions and a spike in buyer engagement. 

This seasonal surge is…

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Buying A House During The Winter Season

Home buying tends to hit its peak in the spring and summer months. Warm weather is more inviting for open houses, home inspections and moving. However, you can reap some significant benefits by choosing to buy a house in the winter months.

Top Tips For Winter House Buying

Although the weather’s colder and some people choose to stay warmed up inside, it’s actually better to explore and consider winter real estate. In fact, there are many reasons as to why buying a home in winter can be smart. Let's explore the ways in which buying in the winter can get you the best bang for your buck.

Less Competition And Lower Prices

Less competition benefits both home sellers and home buyers. With fewer buyers to…

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30+ Questions to Ask Your Agent (After You've Moved In)

One of the best parts about working with a REALTOR to buy a home is all the support and resources you can access after you’ve moved into your new home. While this isn’t a standard part of the REALTOR relationship, if you’ve chosen to work with a great agent – one who prioritizes your relationship over the transaction – you’ll have a great go-to resource for all things related to houses/condos/neighborhood/real estate. 

Here are just some of the questions we regularly get asked by our past clients (and are more than happy to answer):

House/Condo Questions

• Can you recommend a good handyman/plumber/electrician/roofer/drywaller/pest control company/general contractor/floor installer/cleaner/painter/etc.? Your realtor is intimately…

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Knock, Knock

Front doors matter. They give a home a distinct personality and can update a house feeling a little dated. It changes the whole appearance and "feel" of a home. It either welcomes you or makes you shutter! Our old front door on our house was awful. It was varnished brown with gold trim and glass. It made the whole house look tired and did not match the style of the home. Once we changed it, POW! It made all the difference. I love, love, love the way it turned out. Perfect color for my favorite season too, Welcome Fall!

Knock, Knock: Your Front Door Holds the Key to Boosting Curb Appeal

First impressions matter, even in today’s red-hot real-estate market—and designing a grand entrance could make a big difference

When sisters Char Riley and…

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No, Not Like That. (Advice for Seller's in Today's Market)

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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What Every Buyer Needs to Know Before House Hunting

Before you begin your hunt for a new home, even if it’s online, we suggest that you do some important information gathering ahead of time so that the fruits of your labor will be more immediate and more satisfying.

The place that you will call “home” will be the result of understanding what your needs are now and into the future. Condo or loft living may be your chosen lifestyle if you don’t want to deal with much maintenance and have no outdoor living requirements.

If so, be sure and note that there will be added monthly housing costs via homeowners association fees. To give yourself or your family room to grow, a detached single-family home with ample outdoor spaces may head your list of criteria.

“What location is…

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Negotiation: There’s More to it Than You Think!

When you think of real estate negotiations, what comes to mind? For most buyers and sellers, price tops the list. While this is certainly an important part of any real estate deal, did you know there are at least six others areas of potential negotiation?

Closing costs: In addition to the price of the home, buyers must pay closing costs that cover lender fees and other charges. Buyers may ask sellers to help pay for these costs with a flat dollar amount or a percentage of the fees.

Closing date: Do you need to close on a home quickly? Perhaps you need a little more time to search for your next home. There are also different advantages to closing at the beginning and end of the month.

Personal property: What will be included with the four…

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