I have said it many times before and I will say it again now ... “real estate commissions are negotiable, they always have been, and they always will be.” As I write this article, there are …

When someone owns an asset when they pass on, the “basis” they have in the asset, for income tax purposes and capital gains tax purposes, is “stepped-up” to the date of death value.   This …

If you’ve been chatting with neighbors or tuning into local buzz, you might’ve heard mixed messages about the real estate scene here in Bluffton. As someone who’s always been keen on …

There are certain types of assets that can be titled with a named beneficiary. A beneficiary is a person (or persons) who will inherit the asset upon the death of the asset’s owner. Most banks or …

When you are ready to sell your home, “staging, staging, staging” (just like “location, location, location”), will play a very important role in getting your house sold faster and for a …

The answers to the above question is NO, YES and MAYBE. NO!   Most of the showings will be by Buyer Agents. That’s because with 2,200+ agents out there, there’s a good chance   that some of …

Today, the internet gives us access to a world of information.   There is the promise of do-it-yourself everything from medical issues to legal issues, and more, delivered to you at the click of a …

726 Dreamscape Drive, Sun City Beaufort County’s property tax reassessment notices have started arriving in mailboxes, causing a wave of questions, comments, and concerns.     The County …

As the temperatures begin to cool down a bit, the Bluffton and Hilton Head real estate market in fall is usually hot.   As a matter of fact, home selling in autumn is the second best time of the …

September is REALTOR® Safety Month – the perfect time to talk about ways that both sellers and buyers can stay safe during the home buying/selling transaction process.   Although most people …

Imagine listing your home for sale and having an exclusive property website that promotes your home and all of its special features 24/7. And now also imagine that this special site would be included …

In a perfect world you would sell your old home, buy a new home, close on the old before the new, have your proceeds in your bank, leave the old keys, get the new keys, and make one move from your …

As we pass the six-month mark of 2023, we are on the edge of an industrial revolution, in which nanotechnology and robotics will revolutionize the real estate industry. Say hello to Nana and Robi, …

We all love our pets, and most everyone loves pets, but the buyers for a home might not. Having potential buyers look at houses when pets are present is a usually a big no-no. If you want to get the …

Real estate top producers have many daily duties and responsibilities. These activities may be income-producing or administrative, but they are typical in the life of a successful real estate agent. …

The real estate commission is the full fee that sellers pay to sell their homes. It is a percentage of the sale price and it is agreed upon at the time of the listing. Every seller has the right to …

Here’s how homes get sold in a traditional real estate business transaction: 1. The home gets listed by a real estate brokerage, wherein the seller pays a total commission to that brokerage to …

Technological advances in the real estate industry are skyrocketing. Internet searches are better than ever, online real estate information is abundant, photos are phenomenal and there’s not much …

While successful real estate listing agents go the extra mile for their sellers, sellers can help their agents get their home sold faster and for a higher price. Here are three ideas/sales strategies …

The short answer is yes, closing costs may be negotiated by seller and buyers. The amount that the seller is allowed to contribute depends on the type of mortgage loan. The seller’s willingness to …