I invite you to attend my free webinar and succeed as a real estate agent. Are you considering a career in real estate? If you’ve ever thought about diving into this exciting world, chances are you have a lot of questions. Questions like, “How much can a real estate agent earn?” or “What does the day-to-day routine look like?” Let’s stop for a moment and get real. Being a real estate agent is more than just touring homes. Choosing this profession is a journey that can transform your life for the better. Yet, others enter this field unprepared for the realities that the job entails. Contrary t ..read more

Here are three easy tips to help you sell your home this winter. Conventional wisdom says spring is the best time of year to sell your home. While spring is definitely the busiest time of year to buy or sell a house, that doesn’t mean you can’t sell in winter! Even if it’s freezing and snowing, you can still get a great deal for your house; you just need to put in a little work. Here are my best tips to help you get your home market-ready for the winter months: Create a warm and inviting atmosphere. The cold and snowy weather can be a bit of a downer, but it gives your home a chance to show ..read more

These are the three proven ways to get huge savings and slash your rates. When it comes to buying a home or financing a major purchase, one of the most critical factors to consider is the interest rate on your loan—it can significantly impact your mortgage and your monthly payments. Fortunately, there are several strategies that buyers can employ to lower their interest rates and save money in the long run. Here are the three best ways buyers can reduce their interest rates: 1. Improve your credit score. Your credit score is a key factor that lenders use to determine the interest rate on your ..read more

Get the scoop on Greenville’s real estate market. Hey there, it’s Kortnee from the Haro Group, bringing you the latest real estate market update as of September 10th this year. Let’s dive right into the numbers to keep you in the know about what’s happening in our local market. Surprisingly, our current inventory mirrors what we had at this time last year, with approximately 3,800 homes available for sale. It’s worth noting that this stable inventory level provides options for both buyers and sellers. Comparing year-to-date sold properties with the previous year, we’ve observed a slight decre ..read more

Here’s what buyers and sellers need to know about our market. What’s going on in our housing market? First, removals were only up 3% year over year, as compared to the 66% increase we were at in January. This is really good news for sellers, meaning that not as much competition is in the market these days. Meanwhile, the number of homes sold year to date is down 10%. Demand is still there, but we need more homes to sell.  The average price is holding steady at $373,000, with the median price being around $311,000. This is still on the lower end for most of the states, making our area mor ..read more

Sharing a few key qualities you need to look for in a home inspector. How much do you know about inspections? To help you learn more, we’re sharing an interview with Jesse McCormick from the South Carolina Home Inspection Group. Our team frequently refers this group to our clients as they’re one of our preferred vendors. Today, we are sharing the four things you need to be thinking about when choosing an inspector.  The first thing you need to ensure is that your inspector is knowledgeable. They need to understand homes and know how to communicate those details. Also, they need to be lev ..read more

Here’s what you need to know about the JVC’s event, the Run2Overcome. Today, we’re pleased to announce an exciting upcoming event! The Julie Valentine Center’s Run2Overcome is just around the corner and we’d love to see you there!  In case you don’t know, the Julie Valentine Center is an organization dedicated to helping victims of childhood/sexual abuse. This is a very serious issue, and JVC does an amazing job to do everything they can to help.  There are a few main ways you can help support JVC. First, you can click here to donate, which is always an option. Second, you can join ..read more

Announcing two of our exciting upcoming events you won’t want to miss. Today, we are so excited to announce this year’s first major event! We will be hosting a movie night under the stars on June 24. It will be at our office, and there will be lots of popcorn and other goodies. More information on time and other details will be coming soon.  Also, there will be a clothing drive for the Julie Valentine Center coming up. You will get information about both events in the mail and through email, and you will be able to RSVP through either one, as there will be limited spots available.  ..read more

Here’s what you need to know about our local housing market. What’s been happening in our housing market? The numbers reflect March data at the beginning of April, and we have some interesting developments to share. Many of the listings we’ve added to the market in the last five or six months have received multiple offers and gone under contract within days, indicating an uptick in the market. This could be attributed to the fact that interest rates are more stable now than they have been in the last six to seven months.  Meanwhile, housing supply is up 66.7% compared to April 10, 2022 ..read more

These are the two main ways you can sell your home as fast as possible. Do you need to sell your home ASAP? There are plenty of reasons why a homeowner might need to sell their home immediately, whether they changed jobs, need their equity, or just want to skip the hassle of a sale. Whatever your reason is, what can you do to spend as little time selling your house as possible?  Home sellers who need to move quickly have two main options: using an all-cash offer program or listing with an agent who knows how to sell fast.  All-cash offer programs have no strings attached; they’ll ta ..read more