Shawna Woodward

In the rapidly evolving landscape of real estate marketing, virtual tours have emerged as a game-changing tool, offering an immersive and interactive experience for potential buyers. As technology continues to advance, the benefits of virtual tours in real estate marketing have become increasingly apparent. In this article, we’ll explore why virtual tours are a valuable asset and why we market every one of our listings with one. Immersive experience: Virtual tours provide a 360-degree view of a property, allowing potential buyers to explore every nook and cranny from the comfort

Happy Friday the 13th to you! After last week’s spooky market report, I thought you may want to know where you could buy a new home and stay within a universally affordable price range. A little treat after the last mind trick. First, why focus on new construction? That answer is simple, when a buyer is looking at homes, they will 9 out of 10 times choose a new home over a resale. In today’s market, mortgage payments are highly affected, so the burden of unexpected expenses weighs on the

It has been a couple of months since I shared the market numbers with you, and after experiencing several contracts with multiple offers this week, I thought now would be a great time to see how we are faring. Are our sales prices seeing any effects from over 7% interest rates? Just as a reminder, I have used the following counties to provide the content of this update, Columbia, Richmond, Aiken, Burke, McCormick, Edgefield, Lincoln, and McDuffie. This is based on residential sales only, recorded in the Realtors of Augusta

This is a subject that can be very complicated in today’s real estate world, even here in the CSRA. How can we really know the true value of a property? In theory, an appraisal is supposed to be the most accurate valuation of a real estate transaction. In nearly all purchases, an appraisal is a loan requirement. So, how does an appraiser determine what a house is worth and what guidelines are they using to determine the value? The bottom line is that an appraisal is essentially the personal opinion

The concept of work has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, largely due to the rise of remote work. As more companies embrace flexible work arrangements, employees are no longer tied to a specific location, giving rise to a new era of housing trends. In 2023, these trends continue to evolve, influencing where people choose to live. In this post, we’ll explore the impact of remote work on housing trends and the regions that are experiencing a surge in popularity. The Remote Work Revolution: The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the

Earlier this week, the kind people from Hull Barrett in Evans stopped by our office and gave us an earful about the most recent closing dilemma to be on the lookout for in seller fraud. Seller fraud is not a new thing. Typically, it looks like a seller who intentionally covers up defects at a home or where they attempt to sell a home with money owed to contractors before they are publicly recorded. This new type of fraud is something I’ve decided to call a phantom seller. These malicious