About Ladys Island's Magnolia Court

It is a great day to show first time home buyers the many wonderful reasons to live on Ladys Island. We will begin our day at Berry Island Cafe. We will enjoy our coffee and decide which homes to see first.

I will make certain to take them to at least one of the several public boat landings.

It is extremely important for new comers to understand the value of a nearby boat landing, even if they don't currently have a boat!

We will also make special note of the Ladys Island Country Club which offers more than just golf or tennis. It is a terrific place to meet people!

Two of the neighborhoods on today's list are Telfair and Magnolia Court. Both are great communities with much to offer home buyers in the 180-200K range.

My clients are fortunate to have at least five brand new homes that meet most of their criteria. It is certainly a buyers market, and my clients are excited about choosing their very first home.

If you are considering purchasing a Ladys Island home, call or email me today for the latest market trends.

If you are moving to Beaufort, South Carolina or possibly purchasing a second home, you might want to consider the following:

• Beaufort South Carolina receives national recognition
• Real Estate is being offered at unbelievable prices
• Sellers are providing incentives AND concessions

Beaufort offers a lifestyle second to none and now the price of real estate is an added bonus.

Don't wait until the smoke settles before you purchase a home. Now truly is the time to buy.

For those considering rental properties, we have an extremely strong rental market!

Call or email me today for a rental property advisement package or a list of the best buys in all of Beaufort County.

Are you still in the days of a home selling itself? Have you begun to realize that it is possible to recruit a bit of help? Seriously..It really does take an entire village to sell a home!

My mom always told me to pick my friends wisely. She would say..

" You are who you are surrounded by.."

Good point Mom!

So for the past few months I have implemented my "It takes an entire village approach" and it actually works. Here are the basics:

• Send a HANDWRITTEN note card to all the neighbors once the property is listed. Not just your everyday boring "JUST LISTED" CARD, but a brief explanation of the property, price, and don't forget the family. In closing ask them if they know of anyone who may want to be a part of their lovely community.
• Organize a neighborhood garage sell to assist in the declutter phase. Offer to have local charities pick up any unsold items. Explain to the neighbors why you are doing it and see if they have any questions!
• MEET THEM.....Not a sales call meeting but a sincere brief visit. Let them know you will be in the area and explain to them that during Broker Open Houses there will be more traffic than normal. Ask them if they have any pets that you should watch out for~ In closing ask them what is their favorite thing about the neighborhood (real life research:).
• I have even gone as far as organizing a neighborhood "yard work day"..it is pretty gosh darn easy and they will love you for it! Not to mention the whole area looks a bit better:)
• Last but not least....after your Brokers Open House if there are left over goodies...wrap them in nice little bags and take them to ...you guessed it..the neighbors!

Sound like a lot of work?? Not really. I recently received two buyer clients and one listing from using this approach.

In today's market...we have a little extra time some days, right? Give it a shot!