Buying Charleston Real Estate


Buying real estate in Charleston should truly be a fun and rewarding experience.  Searching for that perfect home certainly has a wonderful appeal towards living the American dream.  Researching different areas, finding different types of neighborhoods, and looking at different styles and sizes of homes, make for many choices!  Your home search should be a fun process and your realtor should be at the helm.  It is our responsibility to help find what you are looking for, and to put you in a position where the best options are right in front of you.

Today’s buyers are more proactive than ever.  Many of you are finding more and more reasons to do a lot of the home searching on your own, before you even consider hiring a realtor.  Over 90% of buyers start searching homes online, first.  And why not, since most of us can view any home in a given area, virtually from any computer on the planet.  One key thing to remember is that a well-informed buyer is a smart buyer.  The more you research your target area, the better your chances are of communicating this to your realtor, or determining where you want to be.  You’ve made it this far reading about Charleston real estate, so we hope that you have already formed an opinion about our wonderful city, and what it has to offer!

Charleston Home Search

We take pride in having one of the most robust “home search” websites in the real estate industry.  With customizable searches at your fingertips, you have multiple means of finding your perfect home.  Updated with fresh home listings daily (from the Charleston MLS), you can view deepwater, tidal creek, and beachfront property.  You can also search new construction homes, retirement communities, condominiums, and townhomes.  You also have the ability to search for your home based upon school information, neighborhoods, zip code, and by our interactive Charleston map.  Even if you’re from out of state, we hope we can provide you with enough information about Charleston real estate, that you’ll feel one step closer to finding that perfect home for you!

Keep in mind, you can sign up to receive home listings via email that are based upon your search criteria.  This means you can be emailed as soon as a new property hits the market!


Your Charleston Real Estate Advisors

When purchasing real estate in Charleston, you need an agent who is your advisor; someone who is a local, and knows the latest real estate trends for different areas and neighborhoods.  We understand the importance of school ratings, upward or downward trends in neighborhoods, and home values.  We also have a professional work relationship with the other Charleston area realtors, which helps when finding properties that have not even hit the MLS yet.  We will negotiate for you on your behalf, and know how to strategically position you to win.  A good agent who can negotiate may save you thousands of dollars on your next real estate purchase.

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These characteristics are the foundation for our business.  By operating on these basic principles, we have delighted our clients with full service time and time again.

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The Top Steps in Buying a House

  1. Determine your budget: Before you start looking for a house, it's important to know how much you can afford to spend. This will help narrow down your options and make the home buying process more efficient.
  2. Get pre-approved for a mortgage: Pre-approval for a mortgage means that a lender has looked at your financial situation and is willing to lend you a certain amount of money for a home. Getting pre-approved can make you a more competitive buyer and can also help you negotiate a better price on the home you want.
  3. Find a real estate agent: A real estate agent can help you find homes that fit your budget and needs, and can also handle the paperwork and negotiations involved in the home buying process.
  4. Look for homes: There are many ways to search for homes, including online, through a real estate agent, or by driving around neighborhoods you're interested in.
  5. Tour homes: Once you find a few homes you're interested in, you'll want to take a tour to get a better sense of the property and to see if it's the right fit for you.
  6. Make an offer: If you decide you want to make an offer on a home, your real estate agent can help you craft a competitive offer based on the current market conditions and the seller's asking price.
  7. Get a home inspection: A home inspection is a thorough examination of the property by a professional to identify any potential issues or problems. It's important to get a home inspection before you finalize the purchase of a home to make sure you're not buying a property that has hidden issues.
  8. Negotiate repairs or credits: If the home inspection turns up any issues, you may be able to negotiate with the seller to have them repaired or to receive a credit towards the purchase price to cover the cost of the repairs.
  9. Get a mortgage: If your offer is accepted, you'll need to finalize your mortgage and sign the necessary documents.
  10. Close the deal: The final step in the home buying process is closing the deal. This involves signing the final paperwork and paying any remaining closing costs or down payment. Once this is complete, the home is officially yours!