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Buying a Home in Charleston, South Carolina

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Buying residential real estate in Charleston, SC:  Are you beginning the process of find a home in Charleston?  There many homes and companies from which to choose.  Do you need to call every company in Charleston to find out more information about a particular home that interests you?  No.  One agent can show you all the homes in the Charleston area that are listed in the MLS.

Actually, choosing an agent before you start you home search is a good idea.  Most agents are able to show their listings as well as other agent's listings.  Agents and companies give each other detailed information about all the homes for sale.  You can work with one agent and receive all the information you need about a particular property.  This allows you to focus on finding the home that is right for you and working with a buyer's agent that knows your objectives, without having to explain yourself to different agents every time you would like to schedule a showing.

***Read my client testimonials to get an idea of my clients' experiences with me while searching for the perfect Charleston address!

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Relax and enjoy the experience...

Buying a home could be the most important investment in your life, with significant affects on your financial well-being and quality of life. Choosing from various properties can be extremely frustrating and time-consuming when considering comparable market values, proposed zoning changes, funding options, location advantages, as well as taxes, amenities and maintenance costs.

A more effective way to select the right home is with the services of a well-trained and experienced real estate professional. Whether you are relocating from around the world or simply moving to another Charleston neighborhood, the skill and expertise of a qualified REALTOR can save you time, money, and aggravation by working diligently to find a selection of properties ideally-suited to meet your needs.

Through my considerable real estate experience in the Charleston community, I work exclusively with a network of professional appraisers, home inspectors, mortgage lenders, contractors, and insurance agents to assure my clients the most thorough service in selecting the home of their dreams.

I have no emotional ties to the seller, and will provide complete information as to a property's potential assets or detriments, as well as a multitude of funding options that could enhance purchase level and opportunity. With my companies huge variety of outstanding homes listed and access to homes listed through the Charleston MLS, with intimately-detailed knowledge of the local market, I have a proven record of helping buyers find exactly what they are seeking in terms of construction styles and area amenities.

I will not waste your time showing homes that don't meet your standards, but promise to make your home search a productive, relaxing experience.

 

***Take a closer look at home sales in historic downtown Charleston.  Compare 07 and 08 real estate market

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Tips to buying the perfect home in Charleston, SC for you...

  • What kind of home are you looking for? - Define what you want in your home.

  • What can you afford? - Figure out how much house you can afford.

  • Shopping for homes

    • Begin your search online

    • As a local real estate professional, Jane Dowd can arrange visits and attend open houses that are in your target area and price range.

  • Making An Offer - Once you find the home you want, you need to make an offer for the house. Typically this is a very difficult and trying time since both parties have totally different goals. In most cases it is better to have a third party, such as a real estate professional, negotiate the offer.

  • Home Inspection & Insurance - After your offer is accepted you or your agent will need to set up, coordinate and interpret various inspections, including insect, radon, building quality, oil tank, title, etc. You will also need to arrange for homeowners insurance and finalize the mortgage.

  • The Final Closing - Before you arrive at the closing, you or your agent will make sure all the necessary paper work and deposits have been completed. If the mortgage, title work, homeowners insurance and other items necessary under local and state laws are not completed and brought to the closing table, the closing may not happen on time.

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What makes Jane Dowd and John Poston & Company Real Estate special? Choose Jane to buy or sell your home?

Jane will put her background in real estate, real estate investment, real estate finance, business administration, marketing (both traditional and internet avenues) to work for you when buying or selling in the Charleston County area!

If you are looking to buy a home in Charleston, we would like to assist you in your search.  We are attentive and responsive to your real estate needs.  We will complete a real estate analysis on the Charleston real estate market to show you the most up to date trends in Charleston.  Please call Charleston Realtor Jane Dowd at 843-224-2788 to answer your questions about historic downtown Charleston and its surrounding neighborhoods and barrier islands.

DO YOU WANT TO FIND OUT ABOUT CHARLESTON REAL ESTATE SALES IN A SPECIFIC MARKET OR NEIGHBORHOOD?  Just email us  or use the Charleston Market Report form to let is know the Charleston areas or neighborhoods that interest you and you will receive a helpful report on the homes sold in the area.

If you are looking to buy Austin real estate, consider Cantera Real Estate.  Whether you are buying or selling real estate in the area, you will receive quality service.

 

Downtown Charleston, West Ashley, Johns Island, James Island, Kiawah Island, Seabrook Island, Sullivan's Island, Isle of Palms (Wild Dunes), Edisto Island, Folly Beach, Mount Pleasant, Wadmalaw Island and Daniel Island

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Questions about Real Estate in Charleston, SC?


Any questions? If you have any questions about Charleston Real Estate Market trends, we have a comprehensive report, produced periodically, that we can send you.  Please contact us with any other questions about Charleston, South Carolina real estate or the Charleston area in general.

 

 

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