Aiken, SC

There are many things that we as Real Estate agents can do to help our customers, and hopefully to turn them into long term Clients. One thing that I found very helpful is that I wrote some HTML pages on my website that help customers and clients when they are in Aiken from out of town with their accommodations and dining needs. The screen shot of my website (www.jackrothhomes.com) below from my IPhone shows 10 of the 26 restaurants in Downtown Aiken. If you "click" the phone number on the IPhone it calls the restaurant, if you "click" the website, it goes to the website and you can see the restaurants menus!

The same holds true for the Accommodations tab on my website, you can click the phone number to make reservations or click the website for pricing and room availabilities.

Making strangers feel comfortable is what it is all about in the Real Estate World and any small thing that we can do to help them while they are visiting is appreciated.

As y'all know - we've got some new construction going on for the past few months next door ----- what I haven't told you is that on the other side of us they've been working away , too! Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right...here I am, stuck in the middle of all this construction!! hahahaha.

Well, the old Post Office is getting a fresh look (maintaining the historical aspect) for some new tenants. Yup - we're gonna have some new neighbors :)

Here's the old post office (on the corner of Park Ave & Laurens St - downtown Aiken)

Todd Lista Photography has been our neighbor in this historic building for many years - he has moved out to make room for some new tenants to occupy his building. Stewart Builders has been hard at it - turning it into office space - keeping the historic charm at the same time! They have done a great job.

Anyway - today our friend Todd brought us lunch! Just his way of saying 'thanks for putting up with all the construction noise/mess... next door'. WHAT A GUY! THANKS TODD - U ROCK :) Lunch was deeee-lish! -- and dessert was to-die-for! Thanks again neighbor :)

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Just a reminder of what is happening on the other side of us............

Park Place residential units - perfectly located in beautiful downtown Aiken.

This project is really coming along. 'pre-construction' pricing won't last much longer - call me today to take advantage of these great prices!

Pre-construction prices won't last!!

2 Bedroom/2 Bath: $429,000

3 Bedroom/2 Bath: $489,000

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Have a great weekend y'all! Thanks again for lunch Todd - you're the best :))

Be sure to mention my blog when you call!!

That's right - pay no sales tax for your 'back-to-school' items the weekend of August 7 - 9, 2009.

Right here in South Carolina :) SAVE THE DATE!!

Area stores are all stocked up and ready for the blitz. Get everything you need for you and your children. Rulers - notebooks - pens/pencils - bookbags -calculators... even clothing, clothing accessories, footwear, bed linens and shower curtains are state and local sales tax free during this shopping period.

There will be awesome sales everywhere from Staples to Target....watch for the sales flyers in the mail and in the newspaper.

I'll probably see you out and about! I'm always in need of a few notebooks :)

Enjoy the summer!

Watch for upcoming events. Give us a call if we can help with your Aiken area real estate. (be sure to mention my blog)

#1 - (my entry) Summer Music Concerts at Rose Hill, Aiken SC. Beach Music at it's best. Don't miss it!

Here are the others:

South Carolina's Top 10 August Events

August 1: Fried Green Tomato festival - Beech Island - Live music, vintage car & motorcycle show, benefits Make-A-Wish

August 1: Little Mountain Reunion Festival - Rides, parade, crafts, talent show, 8K run, music by The Catalinas

August 7: Nighttime at the State Museum - Columbia - Bring your flashlight and tour the darkened museum

August 7-8: South Carolina Peanut Party - Pelion - Food, entertainment, children's rides, parade, crafts, pageant

August 20-22: Spittoono - Clemson - Live music brought to you by the Redneck Performing Arts Association

August 21-23: Gullah / Geechee Nation International Music & Movement Festival - Charleston

August 22: Summerfest - York - Arts & crafts, food, car show, sporting events, kids' activities, live music

August 22: Williamston Spring Water Festival - Music, food, children's activities and rides, 5K run, 1-mile fun run

Aug 27: Bourbon, BBQ & Ballet - Greenville - Performance by the Carolina Ballet Theatre, live auction, free bourbon tasting

Just curious. Have you had to cut back on your 'normal' vacation activities this year? A lot of us have.

You know - the beach is not far from us. About a 2 and a half hour drive to Hilton Head. There are several public beaches with free parking. Pack up the kids, pack up a picnic lunch, and go put your toes in the sand! R-E-L-A-X!! For most of todays cars - you can get there and back on less than a tank of gas.

Don't want to drive so far? How about Aiken State Park. Bring the tent and enjoy nature! Or just visit for the day - bring your lunch, hang out by the lake...... make a day of it :) R-E-L-A-X!!

Enjoy the summer - it only comes once a year :)

Ready to move south? Be sure to mention my blog if you call us!

Aiken. I wasn't born here, but it sure feels like home. Come see for yourself! What are you waiting for?! :)