In case you were wondering if luxury homes are still selling in the Myrtle Beach and surrounding areas, I thought I would share the sold statistics for October 2008.
In the month of October there were 22 single family homes that sold for over $500,000 with a highest sold price of $2,100,000.
Of these homes, 7 were located in Myrtle Beach, 5 in Pawleys Island, and 6 in North Myrtle Beach.
So clearly there are still people buying Myrtle Beach Luxury homes. One property we currently listed that is a wonderful Luxury home in Murrells Inlet, SC is a 3 Bedroom, 2.5 bath all brick home with lake views. It features all the fine appointments of a luxury home including a Media Room, Granite Counters, Master Suite, Formal Dining Room, & more in the wonderful community of Creek Harbour. This home is just an example of one of the great Luxury homes in the area. To search for Luxury Homes for sale in Myrtle Beach, click here.
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Contact Jeremy Blanton, ABR, Relocation Specialist, REALTOR®, with Coldwell Banker Chicora Real Estate in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina at 843-449-4404 to list your property for sale or to purchase a property in Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Conway, Murrells Inlet, and the rest of the Grand Strand area in Myrtle Beach, SC.
If you're thinking about buying a home in Myrtle Beach there are plenty of great deals in today's market and now is one of the best times to buy while interest rates remain low.
To keep up to date on the current state of the Myrtle Beach Home Market & other information about Myrtle Beach, subscribe to my blog via email here or visit online at www.myrtlebeachhomesblog.com.
Contact Jeremy or start your home search here - www.dennisgblanton.com. If email is your communication preference, email me at jeremyblanton@chicora.net.
For info on Myrtle Beach homes for sale, click here and then select the box that says Click here to search properties for sale along the Grand Strand.
Copyright © 2008 Jeremy Blanton... Myrtle Beach Luxury Home Sales in October 2008.
It is that time of year again when we get to set our clocks back one hour. I love the extra hour of sleep that I get on this one lucky evening each year. On a safety issue, one thing that every homeowner should do at the time changes each year is change the batteries in your smoke detector. There are two great reasons for doin this.
So enjoy your extra hour of sleep this evening and change your batteries!
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Contact Jeremy Blanton, ABR, Relocation Specialist, REALTOR®, with Coldwell Banker Chicora Real Estate in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina at 843-449-4404 to list your property for sale or to purchase a property in Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Conway, Murrells Inlet, and the rest of the Grand Strand area in Myrtle Beach, SC.
If you're thinking about buying a home in Myrtle Beach there are plenty of great deals in today's market and now is one of the best times to buy while interest rates remain low.
To keep up to date on the current state of the Myrtle Beach Home Market & other information about Myrtle Beach, subscribe to my blog via email here or visit online at www.myrtlebeachhomesblog.com.
Contact Jeremy or start your home search here - www.dennisgblanton.com. If email is your communication preference, email me at jeremyblanton@chicora.net.
For info on Myrtle Beach homes for sale, click here and then select the box that says Click here to search properties for sale along the Grand Strand.
Copyright © 2008 Jeremy Blanton... Don't forget to change your clocks tonight! November 2, 2008
Being a techy kinda guy and big fan of my Blackberry Curve and also a Myrtle Beach Real Estate agent, I am always looking for new ways to share with clients to find out information about homes for sale in Myrtle Beach. For me, I am on the go a lot and sometimes need to find some quick info on a property. Today I found that Coldwell Banker which recently released a mobile site for iPhone Users, has now also released an application for Blackberry Users.
This new feature allows Blackberry Users to search for homes directly from their smartphone. Once they have found a home they have interest in, they can contact a sales associate directly from their phone to inquire about more information. On the mobile site you will also be able to view multiple photos of the home and even use the home value estimator.
Coldwell Banker continues to find ways to remain on the cutting edge of technology for real estate. For more information on this great new feature, check out this 30 second video. If you have more questions, do not hesitate to contact me.
Contact Jeremy Blanton, ABR, Relocation Specialist, REALTOR®, with Coldwell Banker Chicora Real Estate in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina at 843-449-4404 to list your property for sale or to purchase a property in Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Conway, Murrells Inlet, and the rest of the Grand Strand area in Myrtle Beach, SC.
If you're thinking about buying a home in Myrtle Beach there are plenty of great deals in today's market and now is one of the best times to buy while interest rates remain low.
To keep up to date on the current state of the Myrtle Beach Home Market & other information about Myrtle Beach, subscribe to my blog via email here or visit online at www.myrtlebeachhomesblog.com.
Contact Jeremy or start your home search here - www.dennisgblanton.com. If email is your communication preference, email me at jeremyblanton@chicora.net.
For info on Myrtle Beach homes for sale, click here and then select the box that says Click here to search properties for sale along the Grand Strand.
Copyright © 2008 Jeremy Blanton... New Application for Blackberry from Coldwell Banker- Search for Real Estate Quickly & Efficiently!
When it comes to Real Estate Laws in Myrtle Beach. SC there definitely are plenty. Unfortunately, people do not always understand these laws. One area that seems to cause a lot of confusion is Agency. To see the state brochure on Agency Disclosure, click here. I actually wrote a brief post about Buyer Agency a few months back. If you are completely lost as to what buyer agency is, I would suggest starting here, Buyers: Get Representation! This article goes through the differences between representing yourself in purchasing property and having a Real Estate Agent represent you.
So now you have decided that you need someone to represent you to purchase your Myrtle Beach Home and then the Real Estate Agent mentions something about Dual & Designated Agency that sends you back into a dither. Breath Deeply, it is not as bad as you think! Here is what both of these types of agency mean.
First, let me explain South Carolina Designated Agency. When a home is listed for sale, the Broker-in-Charge (BIC) is the actual person who holds the listing not the agent. Designated agency only comes into play when an agent representing the buyer and the agent representing the seller have the same BIC. When this takes place, both parties agree to sign an agreement that states that the BIC has designated the Buyer's Agent to work for the buyer and the Seller's Agent for the Seller. Both agents are not allowed to share secrets about their clients and are supposed to represent their side only in the transaction.
This is not really a big difference than if the buyer's agent worked for a different company than the seller's agent. Because of Confidentiality, agents don't share the private information of their clients with colleagues in the office. To me, this is more of a formality & legal paperwork step.
South Carolina Dual Agency seems to be the concept that both agents & clients seem to get confused about. Dual meaning two, is when one agent has already entered into an agency contract with either a buyer or seller and is then entering into an agency agreement with the other party.
For example: I have a buyer client that has been looking for a specific need in a home. I have worked with this buyer for 5 months but have not found the property yet. But, when I list your property for sale, I notice your property has the 3 car garage with bonus room for under $500,000 in exact area of Myrtle Beach, SC that this buyer has been searching for. I bring my buyer to see the home after I have it listed for sale and they fall in love immediately and want to write an offer.
In the example above, the buyer client and seller client are both being represented by me. If both parties agree to enter into a dual agency agreement, we would sign another form allowing one agent to represent the buyer and seller in that transaction. When someone enters into a dual agency contract, the Real Estate Agent is required to work unbiased to either side and cannot share confidential information about one client to another. In other words they basically become a messenger passing back & forth the information.
Many agents fear dual agency because they feel it is very difficult to represent multiple sides in a transaction equally. In my experience over the past 7 years we have been in dual agency on many occasions. In fact, many of our sellers ask us to list their Myrtle Beach Property for sale because they want us to bring a buyer to sell the home quickly. One thing we try to do is remain unbiased and give the best information possible whenever I am with a client in dual agency.
Normally dual agency is not that big of a deal. There are a few circumstances where it could be a little tricky and you may be hesitant to enter into dual agency. Here are a few of those situations:
In those situations it is sometimes difficult to remain unbiased when the agent has a close relationship with one of the clients. However, I have in the past been in a dual agency agreement to sell one of my personal properties where I was also representing the buyer as a client of mine. We did all the paperwork by the book, stayed unbiased and the transaction went smooth and effortlessly.
If for some reason you are uncomfortable being in a dual agency situation, that does not mean you cannot purchase or sell the property. Simply ask your real estate agent to refer you to someone else who will represent you well.
I hope this explains agency a little more clearly. In closing I would like to say that the real estate laws of every state are different. If you live outside South Carolina and want to know what the laws are for your state, contact me and I can find local real estate agent to answer your questions.
Contact Jeremy Blanton, ABR, Relocation Specialist, REALTOR®, with Coldwell Banker Chicora Real Estate in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina at 843-449-4404 to list your property for sale or to purchase a property in Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Conway, Murrells Inlet, and the rest of the Grand Strand area in Myrtle Beach, SC.
If you're thinking about buying a home in Myrtle Beach there are plenty of great deals in today's market and now is one of the best times to buy while interest rates remain low.
To keep up to date on the current state of the Myrtle Beach Home Market & other information about Myrtle Beach, subscribe to my blog via email here or visit online at www.myrtlebeachhomesblog.com.
Contact Jeremy or start your home search here - www.dennisgblanton.com. If email is your communication preference, email me at jeremyblanton@chicora.net.
For info on Myrtle Beach homes for sale, click here and then select the box that says Click here to search properties for sale along the Grand Strand.
Copyright © 2008 Jeremy Blanton... Entering into a Dual Agency Agreement to buy or sell a home- It is not as bad as you think!
This was a post that was written for yesterday, but due to some crazy circumstances, it never made it live.
Poverty- What is Poverty? Unlike most popular beliefs, it is not something found in just some third world countries. Poverty can be found in your own city. I remember when I lived in PA and we would travel down to inner city Philadelphia and see people sleeping in cardboard boxes or under the bridges.
Our church used to make meals and deliver them to the hungry & homeless of Philadelphia and try to show them that others do care and want to help. Showing these people Love touched their lives dramatically. A song I recently heard by Chris Tomlin titled simply "Love" shares that in times of need and in times of trials we all just need someone to show us love. The lyrics and also the song are at the bottom of this post.
When we moved to Myrtle Beach, I didn't expect to see signs of poverty, or homeless here. I mean, Myrtle Beach is a tourist destination. Income should be aplenty in Myrtle Beach. Unfortunately, that was not the case. Since moving here I have been involved in many different things to help combat the poverty issues including handing out backpacks to children on the week before school, or doing cookouts in neighborhoods. Once again, showing compassion and love towards another individual touched their lives and changed them completely.
In times of despair, one thing that everyone still has a need of is to feed not only themselves but also their family. Recently, my wife and I found a ministry that helps all families deal with the increasing costs of food. The name of this ministry is Angelfood Ministries. Angelfood Ministries provide food to over 500,000 families each month.
What they do is give families a chance to receive restaurant grade food at a reduced rate. Their program is open to any and all. My wife and I recently started participating in this program to help with our food bill. Each month there is a set menu that you need to order by the middle of the month and then pick up at the end of the month. Here is the menu for November:
All of these restaurant grade items are available for only $30.00 which is a huge savings off of what it would cost in the grocery store. There are also several specialty veggie or meat boxes available each month. For more information on the Myrtle Beach location visit their site here.
What I love about Angelfood is that they noticed a need have given an option to families across America to feed their family on a tight budget or possibly no budget at all for a reduced cost. One of the reasons Angelfood is able to keep the price low is due to the fact that it is volunteer based. So, if you are looking for a way to give back to your community, contact your local site and ask how you can get involved.
Remember, one of the best ways to fight poverty, is Love.
When our hope is hard to find
Myrtle Beach Real Estate by Jeremy Blanton
Activerain Community Builder
I am originally from Reading, PA and moved to Myrtle Beach in 1998 after graduating from high school. Shortly after moving to the area, I attended Coastal Carolina University where I majored in Resort Tourism Management. While working on my major I did several interships with restaurants before finally getting involved in Real Estate in 2001. I teamed up with my father from 2002 to 2009 to become The Blanton Team and during that time we were the Top Sales and Listings agents in our office 6 years straight. Some of my designations included ABR, E-Marketing Specialist, CMRS, CMAS, CMMS, CMIS, REALTOR.
In March 2008 I joined activerain as a member and quickly rose through the ranks of South Carolina. I learned a lot in my first year here and was able to contribute many things. I look forward to what this position with Activerain holds!
Anyone who has followed me for a while knows I am the proud father of a beautiful little girl Isabelle. She has quickly stolen the show on Activerain as the youngest member and from time to time makes appearances on daddy's blog. She has stolen daddy's heart along with my beautiful wife Katherine.
My newest role with ActiveRain involves helping our community grow and share of the great features & values that ActiveRain holds for its members.
"The Blanton Team never gave up on helping me find the perfect house. They had so much patience with me and truly helped me to know what it was that I wanted. Their wonderful sense of humor and care made buying my house a stress-free delight."
Beverly
North Myrtle Beach, SC
"Our sales professionals, The Blanton Team were ABOVE excellent in their representation!"
Carl & Marjorie
N. Myrtle Beach, SC
"Dennis helped me purchase my first home with ease and confidence. They were wonderful!"
Michael
Myrtle Beach, SC
"We appreciated all the great help received from The Blanton Team. They were very knowledgeable on details we wouldn't even think of. They were very friendly, professional, and most of all helpful in all aspects of our purchase."
Paul & Vickie
Stillwater, PA
"I can't say enough good things about The Blanton Team! They covered every detail and answered my many questions with clarity & patience. More importantly I feel that I could call them after the sale and still have excellent service. In short, they made us feel like friends and family and not just customers!"
Kenneth & Marcia
"The Blanton Teamwere very patient and fun. They showed us numerous properties and helped us identify our musts, and clarify our needs and wants in a home. They were very accessible and returned our calls promptly. They worked hard on our behalf."
Nancy
Conway, SC
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