Selling Your Lowcountry Home
I know what makes your home sell.
Navigating your way to success when selling your Lowcountry home can be a tricky situation.
As a Realtor® with BHHS Bay Street Realty, I have access to the best experts in our area – from home stagers and repair services to relocation specialists; my job as your Forever Agent℠ is to work with you through each step of the process, and to ensure your transaction is as pleasant and worry-free as possible.
Confident Selling with Me
Selling your Lowcountry dream home is a significant milestone, and I am committed to ensuring the process is seamless, professional, and rewarding.
Understanding the unique charm and appeal of Lowcountry, South Carolina, I leverage a blend of traditional expertise and modern digital marketing to maximize the value of your property.
As we embark on this journey together, rest assured that your goals will be met with transparency, instant communication, and a tailored marketing and internet strategies.
Navigating Real Estate: Let's Talk About Your Home
When we meet, my focus is on getting to know you and understanding your selling goals. I’ll guide you through the entire selling process, ensuring you’re well-informed and confident in every decision.
Armed with comparable property data, I will showcase the leading edge technology at our disposal, providing real-time updates and keeping you in the loop at every step. Your peace of mind is my priority.
Set Sail: Our Pricing Strategy
Determining the right price for your Lowcountry haven involves precision and market insight. I utilize the most accurate method, tapping into rich, up-to-date MLS data to select comparable properties.
This, combined with my in-depth knowledge of market statistics, ensures that your property is correctly positioned, leading to a sale at the right price and in a timeframe that suits your needs.
Create A Real Estate Portal
- Save your searches
- Get updates on listings
- Track listings
- Add notes and messages
- Personalize your dashboard
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Being a Berkshire Hathaway Home Services real estate agent aligns so closely with what you now know about me as a person. As a Forever Agent℠, I embrace a commitment to lasting relationships, professional excellence, and community representation.
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Illuminating Your Home: How We Make Your Listing Shine
In a world where visuals matter, I prioritize high-impact photos, virtual tours, 3D walkthroughs, and videos to create a compelling online presence for your property.
Today’s homebuyers seek information online, and a captivating online listing is vital for making a lasting impression and sparking interest.
Modern Marketing Mastery: Reach Buyers Everywhere
Recognizing that over 90% of buyers search online, I tailor my marketing strategy to target these platforms effectively.
Your listing will be strategically placed on our website, home search portals, search engines, and social media sites, ensuring maximum visibility and a faster sale. I also employ proven real-world marketing and selling techniques.
As a seller, this is the support I provide to you:
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Deciding to Sell
- Gather Info About Your Home
- Meet With You at Your Home
- Get To Know Your Home
- Discuss Your Goals
- Explain Current Market Conditions
- Share Your Value Proposition
- Explain Benefits of Your Brokerage
- Present Your Marketing Options
- Explain Video Marketing Strategies
- Demonstrate 3D Tour Marketing
Selecting An Agent & Setting A Price
- Present Listing Presentation
- Advise on Repairs and/or Upgrades
- Provide Seller To-Do Checklist
- Explain Buyer & Seller Agency Relationships
- Describe the Buyer Pre-Screening Process
- Create Internal File for Transaction
- Get Listing Agreement & Disclosures Signed
- Provide Sellers Disclosure Form to Sellers
- Verify Interior Room Sizes
- Obtain Current Mortgage Loan Info
- Confirm Lot Size from County Tax Records
- Investigate Any Unrecorded Property Easements
- Establish Showing Instructions for Buyers
- Agree on Showing Times with Sellers
- Discuss Different Types of Buyer Financing
- Explain Appraisal Process and Pitfalls
- Verify Homeowners Association Fees
- Obtain a Copy of HOA Bylaws
- Gather Transferable Warranties
- Determine Need for Lead-Based Paint Disclosure
- Verify Security System Ownership
- Discuss Video Recording Devices & Showings
- Determine Property Inclusions & Exclusions
- Agree on Repairs to Be Made Before Listing
- Schedule Staging Consultation
- Schedule House Cleaners
- Install Electronic Lockbox & Yard Sign
- Set-Up Photo/Video Shoot
- Meet Photographer at Property
- Prepare Home For Photographer
- Schedule Drone & 3D Tour Shoot
- Get Seller’s Approval of All Marketing Materials
- Input Property Listing Into The MLS
- Create Virtual Tour Page
- Verify Listing Data on 3rd Party Websites
- Have Listing Proofread
- Create Property Flyer
- Have Extra Keys Made for Lockbox
- Set-Up Showing Services
- Help Owners Coordinate Showings
- Gather Feedback After Each Showing
- Keep track of Showing Activity
- Update MLS Listing as Needed
- Schedule Weekly Update Calls with Seller
Preparing to Sell
- Prepare “Net Sheet” For All Offers
- Present All Offers to Seller
- Obtain Pre-Approval Letter from Buyer’s Agent & Verify Buyer’s Lender
- Examine & Verify Buyer’s Qualifications
- Examine Negotiate All Offers
Accepting an Offer
- Once Under Contract, Send to Title Company
- Check Buyer’s Agent Has Received Copies
- Change Property Status in MLS
- Deliver Copies of Contact/Addendum to Seller
- Keep Track of Copies for Office File
Escrow, Inspections, Appraisals
- Coordinate Inspections with Sellers
- Explain Buyer’s Inspection Objections to Sellers
- Determine Seller’s Inspection Resolution
- Get All Repair Agreements in Writing
- Refer Trustworthy Contractors to Sellers
- Meet Appraiser at the Property
- Negotiate Any Unsatisfactory Appraisals
Closing of Escrow
- Confirm Clear-to-Close
- Coordinate Closing Times & Location
- Verify Title Company Has All Docs
- Remind Sellers to Transfer Utilities
- Make Sure All Parties Are Notified of Closing Time
- Resolve Any Title Issues Before Closing
- Receive and Carefully Review Closing Docs
- Review Closing Figures With Seller
- Confirm Repairs Have Been Made
- Resolve Any Last-Minute Issues
- Attend Seller’s Closing
- Pick Up Sign & Lock Box
- Change Status in MLS to “Sold.”
- Close Out Seller’s File With Brokerage
Tap here for your downloadable copy of Marketing Proposal Sample – provided to all listing clients, regardless of size or location of your home or other property.
Market Trends for Beaufort, SC
Ratios
- 97.0,97.3,97.2,96.9,95.9,96.9,97.5,96.8,97.6,97.3,97.4,97.4
- 98.4,98.4,97.6,98.4,97.7,97.9,98.6,98.5,98.5,98.4,98.6,98.3
Information is deemed to be reliable, but is not guaranteed. © 2024
Days on Market
- 86.7,122.8,75.8,95.2,98.4,83.2,101.6,90.5,87.2,139.2,84.5,80.2
- 85.9,121.3,75.4,95.2,95.0,80.7,94.7,89.5,86.1,135.0,81.5,79.2
Information is deemed to be reliable, but is not guaranteed. © 2024
Listings
- 266,267,267,270,269,267,268,272,294,306,294,299
- 108,94,98,88,99,115,143,164,165,107,127,123
- 89,70,74,66,84,104,116,123,137,101,106,90
- 97,98,65,75,76,68,96,116,126,135,110,102
Information is deemed to be reliable, but is not guaranteed. © 2024
Pricing
- 533653.43,580120.35,560653.24,531246.63,517055.26,558900.93,580750.95,550211.06,570303.45,584113.64,608372.52,608701.13
- 466496.14,482501.38,450388.66,382308.50,564535.07,535432.83,510346.67,458423.60,529901.05,462009.69,514295.82,560016.26
- 403229.69,457061.89,514627.45,428104.11,452534.17,512990.29,515971.66,475279.95,425530.71,471713.36,486528.15,426048.02
- 406449.43,410207.10,462892.02,533328.36,418061.84,450578.35,417532.82,547883.78,480373.69,462876.65,422882.98,419664.40
- 401750.84,402637.49,447584.06,524470.67,402132.12,441833.29,412189.32,537124.72,469228.29,454092.13,413515.63,410713.96
Information is deemed to be reliable, but is not guaranteed. © 2024
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Chris McSwain is a Realtor® with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services - Bay Street Realty Group.