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Jeff McIlhenny Beacon Brokers Realty
Cell: 843-452-2953
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Charleston considering ordinance
Charleston has joined a growing list of South Carolina towns and cities considering regulations to prohibit texting while driving.
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20-mile chase ends in flames
Authorities said a man led them on a 20-mile chase on Interstate 26 early Tuesday that didn't come to an end until the suspect's van burst into flames.
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Francois credited with helping police investigation
Stephen Francois looked away from the two former Citadel football players at his side Tuesday as a judge credited him with helping detectives solve a home invasion that landed all three behind bars.
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SELLING YOUR CHARLESTON SC HOUSE
It is important who you consider for the job when it comes time to list your house in Charleston SC. You don't want to make the mistake of choosing the wrong Charleston SC list agent and ending up 6 months later frustrated and unsold. This webpage will hopefully provide you with enough information so that you will not only see how I differ from the "typical" Charleston SC realtor, but also how to spot and avoid this type of agent!
What are the most common complaints that home sellers in Charleston SC have with Charleston SC Realtors?
1) Lack of Communication and 2) Not Working Hard Enough To Get The House Sold.
It seems as though many agents like to list homes for sale more than they like to actually sell them! Many agents will work harder to get your listing than they will to actually sell it.
BEWARE: A common tactic some agents use is "buying a listing"--they will tell the seller that they can sell their house for a price that is much greater than what the market supports. They figure the sellers will like the sound of more money (who wouldn't?), even if they know that the house will not sell for the inflated price. They figure once they have the listing, after a few weeks they can talk the owners into reducing their price.
You do not want an agent that either does not know what is going on the market, or worse, ignores what is going on simply to get your listing. You do not want an agent that will simply tell you what you want to hear in order to get your listing--in this market, you need an agent that will tell you what you need to hear, even if it isn't what you want to hear.
BEWARE: Lack Of Marketing Knowledge. For many agents, they rely on the same, tired marketing that has been done for years. Too many agents rely on the "3 P's" Method: Put a sign in the yard, Place the house on the MLS, and Pray that it sells!
For too many agents, once they have done the three P's, that is pretty much the extent of their marketing strategies. In today's market, this isn't enough! You need an agent whose marketing strategies don't end once the sign is in the ground.
REASSURANCE, DEPENDABILITY, AND PEACE OF MIND
Here are a few things I offer sellers:
EASY EXIT LISTING AGREEMENT
The no hassle listing agreement, in writing, upfront! If you are unhappy with my services at any time, you can opt out of the listing agreement. This ensures you stay in control of the sale of your house!
$500 SOLD IN 60 DAYS GUARANTEE
If your house meets my easy list of criteria, I will offer you my $500 guarantee!
21 POINT MARKETING CHECKLIST
I show you upfront, in writing, the core marketing strategies I will use to get your house sold.
CONSTANT COMMUNICATION
You will be kept up to date on activity, neighborhood updates, and ongoing marketing. I offer my clients several methods for staying in touch including cell, email, text, Twitter and Facebook
INTERNET FOCUSED MARKETING
Widespread exposure on multiple websites including popular home buyer search engines such as Yahoo, ActiveRain, Trulia, Zillow, Homes.com, and Realtor.com to name a few.
AGGRESSIVE CRAIGSLIST STRATEGY
A strategy that is either not used enough or is not used as effectively as it can by most Charleston SC realtors. I post my listings almost every day to craigslist.com
SPECIALIZED PRE LISTING SERVICES
Two services that can really help a house sell:
Pre listing home inspection with Key Home Inspections helps identify issues that could delay or even kill a potential sale, so they can be remedied before an offer occurs (plus, buyers like houses that have no issues).
Staging by Terry Haas: Host of HGTV's "Designed To Sell", Terry can help any house look like a model home on a minimal budget. Everything from clutter control to furniture layout, lighting, and other techniques to minimize a house's flaws and emphasize it's strengths.
Remember, first impressions are very important, especially in today's Charleston SC real estate market--if buyers do not like your house upon first look, they will simply move on to the next house!
Service and marketing background: Prior to Real Estate, I spent most of my adult life working in the food and beverage industry, first as a waiter and then a bartender. I was always known for excellent service, and the two most important keys to providing good service is anticipating someone's needs and communication. I feel this applies to any type of service, and not just restaurants. I always tried to go the extra mile to make a customer's experience that much more enjoyable, and I apply that same mentality in real estate.
Since first entering the business as a mortgage loan officer, I have sought out and read a wealth of material about marketing in general, real estate marketing and internet marketing. I have purchased books, e-books, training manuals, cd's, dvd's, attended seminars and workshops and joined organizations. I am currently active online with a community of real estate professionals across North America that exchange cutting edge marketing strategies.
Once the sign is in the yard and the house is on the MLS,most agents have used up all their marketing techniqies, strategies, ideas--mine are just beginning!
If you want an agent to sell your house, not just list it, you need to contact me!
Simply fill out the contact form below, and I will be in touch to set up a listing presentation. In just a little bit of your time we can discuss what it will take to get your house sold. No hype or empty promises, just straight talk. You have nothing to lose! The sooner you contact me, the sooner we can get started getting your house sold!
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 18 November 2009 )
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