For those contemplating a move, staying abreast of the housing market's dynamics is crucial. Get the latest scoop on the current supply of homes for sale, a key factor whether you're in the market to buy or sell. In the realm of real estate, there are consistent patterns, known as seasonality, tha

     By Ashley Melton, Realtor®  Selling your house can seem like a daunting task. If you're considering selling your house in the next year, bookmark these 5 questions to ask before you do anything else. 5. What Should I Disclose to Potential Buyers? Before you even sell your home, it's a good i

The current real estate market is making everyone think they can put a sign in the front yard and their home will automatically sell for over asking price. That’s not necessarily true. Close, but not true in every case. First and foremost is Staging: to prepare your home for the photographer and fo

Planning to sell your house, looking to attract renters, or simply wanting to give your home a refreshed look? Consider one or more of the following projects: Cost: free to low cost.  Time Needed: a few minutes - an easy weekend project. Add a fresh new doormat or wreath for a welcoming first

Working from home right now because of the Coronavirus? Or, maybe you can’t work from home, so you’re on furlough. We all need ways to maximize our dollars today; keeping or getting our home in top condition is one great way to do that. Not everyone can afford to replace the roof or paint the outsid

Selling, buying, or renting a vacant vs. occupied home can both be deal-makers or deal-breakers. Knowing the pros and cons of both can help everyone in the transaction. Let's talk about the pros and cons of a vacant house, and then we will address occupied. Vacant Home Pros: - Its easier to show

In my last blog, Use Coronavirus Quarantine to Maximize Your Homes Showing Potential, I discussed simple, inexpensive things you can do yourself that will help your home show at its best and, hopefully, help it sell for top dollar. It's not possible to cover all of the things you can do in one blog

This is the third blog post in my series Use Coronavirus to Maximize Your Homes Showing Potential, and I’ve realized throughout the process how much I enjoy home improvement.  I know most of us cringe when something needs to be fixed or cleaned in our home, but the satisfaction you can get whe

Thinking about selling? Curious as to whether you should put your home on the market during a global pandemic? Here are the top three reasons you will profit by selling your home right now. Contact me today to talk about selling or buying!

Don't leave money on the table by forgetting these simple staging steps! 1. Failing to DECLUTTER Hands down, Number One on the list of things that can harm you when selling your house is CLUTTER. No one wants to be overwhelmed by lots of junk, especially if it is not their own beloved junk!! B

Let's get ready to sell!      A good way to begin is to go through everything and donate or dispose of items that can no longer be of use to you. This will help to “declutter your home. A fresh coat of paint is always appealing. Make sure the colors are neutral as you will want the prospective

If there's one thing I love in this Market is pricing homes to sell and QUICK.            Just this weekend, I had 2 Listings each go Under Contract in 1 DAY, with Multiple Offers, OVER ASKING. And I did it in both the Charleston and Myrtle Beach Markets. Here are the steps to take if you list you