The Mindful Approach to Purchasing Real Estate on Hilton Head Island

When starting your real estate search, be mindful of what the process entails. Buying a home or villa on Hilton Head is a major investment—stay ahead of the curve instead of behind the eight-ball. Today’s technology makes it easy to search for real estate BEFORE you contact your Realtor, allowing ample time to peruse the collection of properties that match your needs, i.e., number of bedrooms, square footage, price, community, etc. Access to high resolution photos, videos, and write-up information on the property is an enormous time-saver, and can be performed at your leisure via multiple devices on-the-go or at home. BillTrue.com allows users to save their favorites to a wish list and sign-up for updates such as price reductions, status changes, etc. This is a benefit to you and your Realtor as they may be able to advise you of a property you may have overlooked.

That said, real estate does not sleep! Hot properties don’t stay on the market long. The days of foreclosures and short sales flooding the market are, for the most part, days gone by. Serious buyers do their homework and are ready to make an offer when they see the property they want. Prequalifying with a local lender and getting to know your Realtor before you are ready to go shopping will save a lot of time down the line, allowing you to move quickly when you find the right property. Once you are looking, go in with the understanding that no property is perfect, yet all property has potential. Be realistic and work with a Realtor you trust. An experienced Realtor will know the market and should be able to answer any questions you may have about the area. Bill True (BillTrue.com) has been selling Hilton Head Island real estate for nearly 30 years. Work with someone you trust. Streamline your buying process and call Bill today!