To beautiFALL around Lake Keowee (does that classify as a Dad joke?)! This weekend we expect temperatures in the low 70’s before a cold snap early next week. The next few days will be a great time to get out on the boat with a nice warm jacket and cup of Joe or coco and check out the magnificent fall colors before all of the leaves are gone. Also, it’s an outstanding time to look at some Lake Keowee real estate!
We were able to put a lot under contract last week and are working on some pretty big deals for the future. Our hope being we can maintain a house or two, lot or two sales per month as we trudge through the slower wintertime frame. This time of year is great for touring property as it’s usually not as rushed and you can see so much more of it. So, if you’ve been thinking about making a move, now might just be the perfect time!
And it might be the perfect time for you sellers, as well! Just see all the reasons above and add that fewer folks put their Lake Keowee properties on the market during the winter giving you a leg up on the competition!
You can help us do more of what we do. List your Lake Keowee real estate with us (and our 36 years of experience – 70 years combined). We’ll help lessen the blow of leaving ownership on Lake Keowee behind by making sure your pockets are full!
A Simple Guide to Help Avoid Overpaying For Your Home.
Simply put, paying too much can jeopardize the integrity of your investment. Here’s vital information to help you avoid overpaying for your home.
Whether you’re a first-time buyer or an old pro at the real estate game, buying a home can be a daunting process. It’s an emotional time filled with difficult choices – and each decision you make has money riding on it.
Finding the right home to meet your family’s needs is hard enough. But knowing how to avoid paying too much for that home once you’ve found it is another job entirely.
As someone who has helped countless buyers find their dream homes and save money at the same time, I’ve developed this guide to help you avoid the pitfalls inherent in the home-buying process. I’ll show you not only how to make sure you’ve found the right home, but also how to negotiate a price to your advantage.
In today’s complex, fast-paced market, you can’t afford to learn these lessons through trial and error. The tips contained in this report will go a long way toward making you a savvy buyer.
Tip #1
Know what you’re shopping for before you start.
Before you begin shopping, understand that there are two homes out there vying for your interest – the one that meets you needs vs. the one that fulfills your desires. In a perfect world they are one in the same. But since this isn’t a perfect world, you’re going to find yourself confronted with choices.
Do you choose the three-bedroom home with room for your family to grow, or the one with the big back yard and deck that’s perfect for entertaining? Is having a big kitchen more important to you than a few extra rooms?
When you start shopping, you’re going to find homes you fall in love with for different reasons. That’s why you should list the features you want before you start shopping. Use the form provided at the back of this report and break your list into two categories – “Needs” and “Desires” – and prioritize the items you come up with.
Understanding what you really need as opposed to what you’d like to have will help you keep your priorities straight as you shop around. I’ve seen people fall in love with a home for the wrong reasons, then regret their purchase when the home fails to meet their needs.
Don’t let emotion could your judgement. Satisfy your needs first. If you find a home that meets your needs and fulfills your desires, so much the better. The important thing is to know the difference before you get caught up in the excitement of the hunt.
