Lake Keowee Real Estate Expert Beautiful Is Back!

After last week’s unnerving flirtation with winter here around Lake Keowee we’re seeing a couple of spring-like days to make us remember: This is South Carolina, where the weather is in desperate need of a therapist. Yes, we all know it’s still, in fact, winter and the next few days temperatures will trend lower, but hopefully it’s for the last time as we get into March and Spring Break.

You know what that means? It means people are going to start thinking about Lake Keowee time in earnest. All those dreams of living on one of the most beautiful lakes in the world will come to the forefront and more and more folks will be coming out to make that dream a reality.

Unless, of course, there is a problem. That problem will be a lack of inventory in many categories, unless all y’all help us out. Not just y’all, but ALL Y’ALL! We need more listings (hint: we always need more listings, but now we’re severely short of what we consider a normal market, making it a really good time for you to list your property!). We can come out and look at your Lake Keowee house or lot and give you an idea of the current value (it’s probably more than you think).

The good news is we are having a great 2025. We put a Lake Keowee waterfront lot and Lake Keowee waterfront house under contract over the past week, so we lowered our inventory by two great properties (creating problems through success). We can’t wait to do the same thing this week!

How to Sell Your Home for the Highest Price Possible

Here’s how to avoid mistakes that could cost hundreds, even thousands of dollars, when you sell your home.

Even during the best economic times, hundreds of homeowners still throw money away because of poorly made decisions during the sales of their homes.

This information is designed to give you the tools you need to protect your most important investment when it’s time to sell. Before you put your house on the market, follow this informative guide to reap the maximum rewards possible.

Here’s a complete checklist of things you can do to improve your home’s salability:

Living Room

Rearrange furniture to enhance the room’s appearance.
Remove all excess furniture or rugs on top of rugs.
Review color scheme of walls, drapery, carpets and furniture. If the room is too dark, repaint the walls, add brighter wallpaper, replace dark paneling, or install lighter carpets and drapes.
Remove magazines, books and other personal items from surfaces.
Clean carpeting, mop and wax or vacuum all floors and dust furniture.
Make sure walls are clean and free from holes and dents. If necessary, use spackling compound for dents and holes before painting.
Rearrange bookshelves and knickknacks to enhance the room’s overall impression.

Kitchen – next week

more next week….

Check out the Lake Keowee Real Estate numbers for the year

Absorption Houses and Lots January 2025

Year End Numbers 01 31 25

Lake Keowee Area News Corner

CU announces campaign to better student success

Lot 30 Harborside