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Hartwell Home Safety Measures. You can usually obtain insurance discounts for having a smoke detector, burglar alarm or dead-bolt locks. However, take note that some fire systems can be costly and not every system may qualify for an insurance discount, so check with your insurance company first.

Don’t Over-Insure. Homeowner’s insurance is designed to protect you against loss should your Hartwell home and furnishing be damaged or lost through theft, windstorm, fire, etc. The land under your home is not insured, as it is not at risk. If, in considering value, you include the cost of the land under your house, you may end up paying a higher insurance premium than you should.


Hartwell: Art and Science


Buying a piece of Hartwell real estate is a science but buying your Hartwell home is an art. The science part involves getting the legal and financial parts down while the art is finding the Hartwell property that you’ll be happy with.

The total universe of possibilities within the universe of Hartwell real estate is quite diverse but narrowing your search ahead of time will help keep things in perspective.

In general there are two phases to any Hartwell real estate search. In the first phase, you get a feel for the different areas and an idea of what is being offered at what price. In the second phase, you search for the Hartwell real estate that meets all or most of your specifications.


Buying Hartwell Real Estate...Will it Pay?


The only factor being considered here is Home Equity. In individual cases it may be wiser to invest than to pre-pay your Hartwell loan. It also may be wiser to pay off high-interest, non-deductible loans before considering your home equity building options. Your financial advisor is the one to consult for these matters. If you would like up-to-the-minute information about home appreciation values in your area, please call or E-mail me today.

What Makes Hartwell Sell?


The Condition affects its salability and possibly price. Hartwell that is in move-in condition will usually sell for a higher price than a home that suffers from deferred maintenance.

The Home’s Accessibility refers to just that. Is the Hartwell accessible to shopping and local transportation? For some this would be a necessity and for others, the more remote the better.

Marketing Exposure refers to how Hartwell is advertised. Today the Internet is a fantastic way to market a home but it is still true that the best service a listing agent can do for sellers is to promote the home heavily with local brokers and agents. The Internet and other advertising certainly help, but it is still true that in most cases it is the agent that sells the home by making sure the right buyers know about it.


When Hartwell Does Not Sell


Here is where your agent’s expertise and diligence comes into play. A top agent will consider what similar Hartwell have sold for within the last 3 to 6 months and compare those homes condition, features and location with your home. If there are no comparable sales in the area, which is often the case with custom or one-of-a-kind properties, the agent may suggest that you obtain a formal appraisal.

A homeowner who must sell and sell quickly needs to price their Hartwell at or slightly below market to ensure a quick sale. A different homeowner may want to sell but has time and wants to get the top market price. These homeowners will often price the home slightly above current market prices and expect interested buyers to offer a lower amount to start the negotiation.


Hartwell GUIDE


One of the major benefits that experienced Hartwell agents and brokers provide for prospective buyers is a thorough knowledge of the area and the real estate market. Whether buying in a specific school district is important to you or making sure the home you buy is close to shopping and transportation, a knowledgeable agent is your bust Hartwell Guide.

The Friendly Team of Wayne and Candace servicing the
South Carolina Lake District

ReMax Foothills at Lake Keowee
305 McCall Brothers Drive, Suite A
Salem, SC 29676
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(866) 536-9331

Just across from Keowee Key on Route 130 ½ mile up from the Wachovia Bank.