What a great thing to feel. A cool, crisp morning to greet you with blue skies and sunshine! Highs will still end up in the 80’s so great weather abounds for sun and fun all around Lake Keowee. And there are plenty of folks out here enjoying all that the lake and the surrounding area has to offer. We’ve got a few weeks until school is back in session and yet plenty of time to make those all day Lake Keowee plans. I’m anxious to do just that as we’ll get back out on the lake, for the fun of it – not business related, over the next few days. We’ll be taking time during my favorite part of the day, the early evening, to cruise around and soak in the sights, sounds and smells.

Over the past week at Lake Keowee we’ve put two more lots under contract and closed a couple more. Next week looks to be more of the same. Buyers are still out and about as we continue to experience a lively touring season. Time for you Keowee real estate sellers to get everything looking as good as possible (actually it’s always that time – you have plenty competition out there, even if it is just against your asking price). Time for you buyers to get a piece of property and get it closed so you can enjoy many the Clemson football weekends over the fast approaching months!
Be sure to repair any damage to your home, grounds or dock that has taken place over the summer as soon as is humanly possible. Prepare yourselves for the fall, it’s going to be a gorgeous (and busy!) one.

Your Lake Keowee Real Estate Experts,

Mike & Matt Roach

The glorious summer season may be coming to an end but that doesn’t mean the fun on Lake Keowee ends with the season. The fall is a beautiful time to relax on Lake Keowee, enjoy the endless activities the area has to offer and bask in the crisp and colorful beauty of the season. Fall is not only a great season to spend time on the lake; it is also a perfect time to property hunt! If you are in the market for a new Keowee Lake house, now is the time to shop lake properties and make a final purchase decision before spring comes around, and here’s why.

1. There’s Less Competition and More Options.

When it comes to homes for sale on Lake Keowee in South Carolina, cooler temperatures make for fewer buyers. Less Keowee real estate buyers look for homes for sale on Lake Keowee in the fall and the winter as opposed to the warmer months of the year. This is true for a few reasons. For one, a large portion of the Lake Keowee Real Estate Experts’ buying market is families with children. In the fall, families quickly settle into the school year and don’t want to disrupt their kids’ school schedules by searching for lake houses and vacation homes. A lot of Lake Keowee real estate buyers are also focused on the upcoming sports season, and yes, this includes the most loved Clemson football season. Sports fans are not trying to house hunt during the season. And with the holidays coming up, most are putting their lake house hunting off until the spring when their schedules get lighter. With less competition from other buyers you most likely won’t end up in a multiple offer situation or a bidding war from other buyers – both of which tends to drive up the property price.

Waiting until fall to look for your Lake Keowee dream home will leave you with more time to find exactly what you’re looking for. Most Lake Keowee real estate sellers who have been ready to sell have decided to enjoy their last summer on Lake Keowee before putting their property on the market. With this being said, chances are high that there are more property options for Lake Keeowee buyers after the summer season and into the fall and winter. This proves that the best time to look for Lake Keowee properties is throughout the fall and winter seasons (September – February). Be sure not to jump on anything too early as the number of homes for sale on Lake Keeowee tends to increase throughout the fall. If you are too early to jump on something you might miss something better a month later. This is the one case where being early is not always best. Waiting throughout the entire season of fall before you jump to making a decision will give you the opportunity to see every available property on Lake Keowee.  This way you will get what you want rather than taking what’s available at the time.

5 Reasons to Start House Hunting in Late Summer | U.S. News

2. You’re Realtor Has More Time to Spend with You.

Since inventory is low at the end of the summer, realtors tend to have more time during the fall season. In the spring and into the summer seasons Lake Keowee real estate agents are busy selling and helping buyers find lake properties for the upcoming summer season. But once the busy spring and summer season comes to an end, most family buyers have already made a buying decision or have decided to hold off until next year. This means that Keowee real estate sellers who haven’t yet found buyers are becoming even more serious about selling and and so are Lake Keowee real estate agents. With the large family buyers market dropping out, agents are freeing up their schedules and actively looking for clients/buyers. This makes fall the perfect time to get in touch with the Lake Keowee Real Estate Experts, Mike Roach and Matt Roach who will help you find the perfect vacation home on Lake Keowee.

With more time on their hands, realtors can focus on you and your needs as a buyer. In the fall, Lake Keowee realtors will generally be able to meet you at open houses and get you on The Keowee Lake Real Estate Expert properties right when the houses come on the market. The more time an agent is able to spend with you the better they get to know you and help you put in a strong offer on a property right off the bat, which will give you a strong advantage over any other offers. Hiring a real estate agent is always a good decision when buying any type of property. In the fall however, the pros are enhanced even more, especially when you hire our Lake Keowee Real Estate Experts.

5 Reasons Why You Still Need a Real Estate Agent | Forbes

3. You Will Get the Best Possible Deal.

In Lake Keowee subdivisions sellers are more motivated to unload their properties during the fall so they don’t have to carry the extra property costs through the off season. With fewer buyers around in the fall than in the summer, Keowee real estate sellers are more likely to negotiate and take a little less than their original offer. Fall is an extremely busy time for buyers and sellers to negotiate because if they don’t sell by fall, they will have to wait until next spring because there is very little buying action in the winter.

Seller motivation will result in a better deal for you. Many Keowee real estate sellers that put their houses on the market in the fall often realize that the buyer market is smaller during this time. For this reason they usually price their lake houses lower than they would if they were selling in the summer or the spring in order to make a quicker sale. If the house has been on the market for a couple months sellers may drop the prices even lower to motivate a sale. Fall real estate sales on Lake Keowee give you the perfect opportunity to jump in and pay less than you would have just a few months prior.

House Shopping After Summer Ends? Buying Later in the Year Could Save You Thousands | Nerd Wallet

4. You Are Able to See What the Property is Like Throughout the Year.

If you had your eye on some Lake Keowee properties over the summer, fall’s varying weather patterns can give you a better idea of what those lake properties are like in hot and cool temperatures. Autumn is the perfect time to scout out those properties you found over the summer. You will be able to see how exposed your potential properties become after the leaves fall and the greenery is gone. In the fall the lake is not as busy and you are able to take an easy, traffic free drive around the lake to see what a specific property looks like from a distance. You might also want to take a walk around neighboring properties to see how much privacy you would get on the property if you were to use it throughout the year.

The water level on Lake Keowee has been slowly and continuously dropping as the water evaporates during the long and hot summer months. If you wait until the fall to look at properties you’ll be able to see what the lowest water level is like on the lake and what the shoreline looks like around a property at this level. These details are especially important if you are looking for a four-season property on Lake Keowee or a rental income property. Just about any lake house will look good and provide for your needs in the summer. But if you are searching for a four-season lake property you will have to dig a little deeper and really know that the property and the house will hold up through varying seasonal weather and temperatures. Consider these 4 important things to look out for during your property hunt. If a four-season property on Lake Keowee is what you want you will have to know what your potential properties are like in all four seasons. With that being said, fall and winter hunting is the way to go.

If you are looking for a four-season property, Lake Keowee and the surrounding areas offer activities all year round, from lake tours and horseback riding to action sports and shopping. There is something for everyone around Lake Keowee and our Lake Keowee Real Estate Experts Mike Roach and Matt Roach will help you find a wonderful home on Lake Keowee that is a joyful paradise all year long. However, whether you are looking for a four-season home or a summer vacation lake house, it’s a great idea to know what you are actually investing in before you decide to make an offer, instead of trying to jump in on anything that’s available. In order to do this, lake house hunting in the fall is an absolute must!

Guide to Buying a Second Home or Vacation Home | HGTV

As leading local real estate professionals, Lake Keowee Real Estate Experts, Mike and Matt have proven to be the perfect fit for many people looking for a Lake Keowee home. If your finances are in order and you have a flexible schedule, then buying a lake house in the fall or winter is the way to go. There will be less competition between buyers and more property options to choose from. Your real estate agent will have more time to focus on you and you will get the best possible price offers on the market. You will have the opportunity to experience properties through various seasons in both hot and cold temperatures. And if you buy a Lake Keowee property in the fall, you will have plenty of time to remodel and make any necessary repairs so that the house is ready for the spring and summer season.

7 Best Things About Buying a House in the Fall | Forbes

Waterfront Buying: Top 10 Tips from Agents | HGTV

The Best Time to Sell a Vacation Home | The New York Times

4 Ways the Real Estate Market Changes After Labor Day | Forbes

7 Tips for Buying a Vacation Home | Time