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Chris Skrip of RE/MAX Sea Island Realty recently sold 34 Starlight (Land only) on Lady's Island near Beaufort SC for $35,000!

The best business in real estate is repeat and referral business. There is no better compliment than receiving repeat clients or a word of mouth referral from a past client.

Chris sold the clients a piece of land on Big Ben a few years ago. They have been enjoying that property and have placed a really nice mobile home on it.

Recently, the opportunity came for the potential purchase of the adjoining property at 34 Starlight. These clients did not hesitate - - they picked up the phone and called their local Realtor, Chris Skrip!

It is important to us for people to know there are affordable housing options in Beaufort South Carolina. We have waterfront homes priced into the multi-millions, but right down the street, you could have affordable housing in the low to mid-100's! First Time Homebuyers should consider purchasing property in Beaufort South Carolina - the interest rates are low - we are in a buyer's real estate market - BUY NOW!

If you are ready to sell or purchase a home or property in Beaufort SC, give the professionals at RE/MAX Sea Island Realty a call.

We LOVE Referrals!

Recently, our little town of Beaufort South Carolina appears on The TODAY Show. There was a home in a neighborhood called Picket Fences that was featured on the show. Picket Fences is a great neighborhood with a community pool and community dock! It is located on Battery Creek.

56 White Pond became the most recent SOLD property in Picket Fences. It is a 3 bedroom 2 bath home and SOLD for $199,000 yesterday/Friday 4/17/09.

If you are looking for affordable housing in or around Beaufort South Carolina, look no further than Picket Fences. Remember that our professionals at RE/MAX Sea Island Realty can show and sell you any home in Beaufort South Carolina - - no matter which real estate company has it listed! We will work hard to be your professional Realtor of Choice. Nobody Sells More Real Estate than RE/MAX. Nobody!

42 Roseida became one of the most recent sold properties in Beaufort SC. It was a 4 bedroom 2 bath home that was a foreclosure. It sold for $70,000 this past Friday 4/17/09. There are some extremely good deals on Beaufort SC Foreclosures and Beaufort SC Short Sales. If you are looking for a Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) look no further than the experts at RE/MAX Sea Island Realty in Beaufort SC. Give us a call at 843-525-0020 for additional details and market analysis.

Chris Skrip EARNS PRESTIGIOUS DESIGNATION TO HELP HOMEOWNERS IN DANGER OF FORECLOSURE

Chris Skrip of RE/MAX Sea Island Realty in Beaufort South Carolina has earned the prestigious Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation, having completed extensive training in foreclosure avoidance and short sales. This is invaluable expertise to offer at a time when the area is ravaged by "distressed" homes in the foreclosure process.

Short sales allow the cash-strapped seller to repay the mortgage at the price that the home sells for, even though it is lower than what is owed on the property. With plummeting property values, this can save many people from foreclosure and even bankruptcy. More and more lenders are willing to consider short sales because they are much less costly than foreclosures.

In the Beaufort SC area, more than 800 homes are in danger of foreclosing. It is happening in all price ranges. Local experts say that even high-priced homes are not immune.

"This CDPE designation has been invaluable as I work with sellers and lenders on complicated short sales," said Skrip. "It is so rewarding to be able to help sellers save their homes from foreclosure."

Alex Charfen, founder of the Distressed Property Institute in Boca Raton, Fla., said that Realtors® such as Chris Skrip with the CDPE designation have valuable training in short sales that can offer the homeowner much better alternatives to foreclosure, which virtually destroys the credit rating. These experts also may better understand market conditions and can help sellers through the emotional experience, he said.

The Distressed Property Institute opened in January 2008 and provides training on-site and online. The CDPE is the premier designation for Realtors helping homeowners in distress and handling short sales.

"Our goal is to educate as many people as possible so we can help as many homeowners as possible," Charfen said.

Chris Skrip can be reached at 843-252-4218 or on the web at www.ChrisSkrip.com.

Mike Ray of RE/MAX Sea Island Realty in Beaufort South Carolina became our latest Realtor in the office to complete his Broker A&B - now on the state exam to get his Broker's license!!

Congratulations, Mike! We are all very proud of you!

RE/MAX Sea Island Realty hosts the finest agents in Beaufort South Carolina. Don't you owe it to yourself to be represented by the best and most experienced agents in the business, when buying or selling your next home? If so, call our EXPERTS at RE/MAX Sea Island Realty at 843-525-0020 TODAY!