Parris Island, SC

As a Broker that specializes in military relocation services to Beaufort, South Carolina I am always searching for tools that will assist my clients in making a smooth transition.

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At Marine 1 Realty we are always researching new ways of making your relocation to Beaufort, SC an enjoyable process!

I couldn't help but see the irony while these two golfers at Parris Island contemplated a strategy for retrieving the ball that was located ever so close to a resting alligator.

Sometimes I feel like the best decisions in real estate, are those that first appear slightly hazardous!

If you are facing challenging questions in real estate, call the experts at Marine 1 Realty.

New Parris Island S.C. Graduation Rental Available

A wonderful opportunity has become available to the families of graduating marine recruits on Parris Island S.C. A local resident has converted his beautifully furnished 2 bedroom 2 bathroom condo into an incredibly affordable rental exclusively for family and friends of graduating Marine recruits. He understood the frustration many families endured with the high cost of multiple hotel rooms and the increase in rates in Beaufort, S.C. during graduations. He has appointed this rental to be a home away from home with all the amenities you would expect. This wonderful condo is designed for easy self check in and is located less than 2 ½ miles from Parris Island, 1 mile to downtown Port Royal, 3 miles to Historic Beaufort with wonderful dining and shopping, and just 16 minutes to the beach. The rate is only $480 for a 3 night stay with additional nights at $100 per night. Just click this link to view this great condo! It even has a virtual tour. The owner has asked EXIT Realty of Beaufort to handle the management of his property due to the large number of former Marines who work there. You can call directly to book a reservation by calling 843-986-2481.

Now that is the first time I have heard it put that way! As I was preparing for my next real estate class for military personnel, a gentleman walked in and started asking me questions.

He was in uniform, and I am pretty sure he had a gun or three, so I put down my notes and listened attentively.

"Public speaking is most people's number one fear", he said.

I replied...

"Well, Sir, the speaking doesn't really bother me, but standing in front of fifty plus Marines is pretty intimidating."

He actually looked shocked.

"How can you be intimated by us?"

"We are just America's 911."

He smiled and went about his business, which is pretty important business.

Take a moment and think about it, yes, they are America's 911.

I am so glad they answer when we call.

Beaufort, South Carolina is so proud to be home to so many of America's finest.

I have that glow, the silly grin, the tussled hair. I had a night full of absolute bliss with Marines. For the first time in a complete week, I slept like a baby.

An incredible honor and amazing opportunity was bestowed upon me last week. I was asked to teach a monthly class on real estate to Marine Corp Drill Instructors.

The reason behind the request was simple. These gentlemen spend hours upon hours building Marines; however, building wealth, and home equity is a growing concern.

...."there is so much misinformation out there and we don't have time for misinformation, we don't have time to weed through all the mumbo jumbo. We don't know all the real estate jargon and we don't want to. What we do want to know is who to turn to."

And that was my opening introduction by Captain Kasich, the gentleman in charge of scheduling Professional Military Education.

I stepped to the podium and looked out towards 60 men in uniform.

My initial response was to run.

Thank goodness I didn't have on my tennis shoes.

After a few moments the nerves disappeared and my years of experience flowed. I didn't waste their time marketing myself, I knew it wasn't necessary.

A class that was only meant to be one hour quickly turned to three.

It was eye opening to hear their concerns, their fears, and their past experiences. Their questions challenged me.

Long story short, I walked away with a sense of accomplishment that is difficult to obtain these days. I felt great. I really and truly made a difference. They have a better understanding of exactly what a Realtor does (or is supposed to do).

Not to mention, I have two buyer appointments, and a listing appointment scheduled for next week. My intention wasn't to take advantage of this captive audience, and it made all the difference in the world.