CAROLINA COAST

LISTING PHOTO PREP

THE SHORT ANSWER

Clear the counters and clean the glass before anything else. On shoot day, turn on every light. Then go room by room and remove anything that pulls the eye away from the space itself. Near the …

NC & SC

EXPIRED LISTINGS

THE SHORT ANSWER

Start by reading your listing agreement, then find the real reason the home did not sell. It is almost always price, condition, marketing, or access, and often more than one. Fix the cause before you go …

NC & SC

SELL AND BUY

THE SHORT ANSWER

You decide which side carries the risk, then use the right contract tools to close the gap. Selling first gives you cash and certainty but may leave you needing a short stay somewhere. Buying first …

CAROLINA COAST

WHEN TO LIST

THE SHORT ANSWER

The right time to list is when your home is ready and the move fits your own plans. Seasons do change who is looking on the coast, and hurricane season can slow things down. But a …

NC & SC

SELLER GUIDE

THE SHORT ANSWER

You can sell as-is in both North and South Carolina, but as-is does not mean you skip the state disclosure form. For most sellers, the smart middle path is to fix problems a buyer’s inspector will …

CAROLINA COAST

PRICING YOUR HOME

THE SHORT ANSWER

Price your home from recent sales of similar homes near you, not from an online estimate or what you need to net. A comparative market analysis (CMA) from a local agent is the usual starting point. …

NORTH CAROLINA

CAPITAL GAINS ON A HOME SALE

THE SHORT ANSWER

Usually not, if it was your main home. Federal law lets you exclude up to $250,000 of profit if you are single, or $500,000 if you are married filing jointly, as long as …

NC & SC

SELLING DURING PROBATE

THE SHORT ANSWER

Often, yes, but someone with legal authority has to sign. In both North Carolina and South Carolina, the estate's personal representative (the executor or administrator) usually signs the deed. Whether they need court approval depends …

MYRTLE BEACH & COASTAL CAROLINAS

SELLER GUIDE

THE SHORT ANSWER

Start with a pricing and strategy conversation, not a project list. Before you paint, patch or replace anything, find out what your home is worth today, what buyers in your price range expect, and …

NC VS SC

RETIREMENT GUIDE

The Carolina Coast is one of the most popular retirement destinations in the country. But …