The difference between 2 of our home seller programs

Here’s the difference between our guaranteed sale program and our buyout program.

What’s the difference between our guaranteed sale program and our buyout program? Each of these
programs benefits different home sellers in different ways. 

Our guaranteed sale program is meant to sell your house quickly and for top dollar. In short, it
guarantees a home sale because it states that if we can’t sell your home within the agreed-upon time
frame, we’ll buy it ourselves for up to 90% of the list price. 

The buyout program is designed for homes that are not in the best condition or can no longer
be cared for and just need to be sold. It’s ideal for things like an estate sale. In a situation like this,
perhaps the heirs of the estate live out of state or the house is an old rental property that’s been
neglected. 

"Each of these programs benefits different home sellers in different ways."

For example, we recently did an estate sale where the house was bought for the children of the
owners to live in while they attended college. Well, as you can imagine, after 15 years, this home
looked like a giant dorm room. After it served its purpose, the owners wanted to get rid of it. 

When utilizing the buyout program, we come out to your property and make you an offer. If it’s an
offer you can agree to, we’ll buy the home as-is and close within two to three weeks. 

If you have any more questions about either of these programs or you’d like to use one for a home
you need to sell, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We’d love to help you.

Real Estate Is Local, But How Do You Use That Information?

Real estate is local, and using that knowledge to help you means hiring a local expert

when selling your home.

We all know that real estate is local, but how do you use that information?

If you’re selling your home, you use it by hiring a local expert to help you. Go with the people who
know the marketplace here in the Midlands of South Carolina. They know the area, they know the
process, and they know the people.

When picking out a local expert, there are three criteria you need to remember:

1. They must have been in the industry for a long time.
2. They must have performed many transactions year after year, in both good markets and bad.
3. They must have a successful home-selling system.

To that last point, we at the Lance Woodley Team have a home selling system that’s both proven
and duplicatable. We can apply it to your home the same way we’ve applied it to thousands of others.
It’s backed by market research, and more importantly, it gets results.

So if you’re thinking about selling or you’d just like to know your home’s value, don’t hesitate to reach
out to us. We’d love to help you.

As always, if you have any other real estate questions, feel free to get in touch with us as well.
We look forward to speaking with you.

Here’s How You Can Sell Your House As Is

We have a way to sell your home as is and without any hassle.

You may have heard of our Guaranteed Sale Program, but did you know we have another program
that allows you to sell your house as is?

Sometimes, for a variety of reasons, people need a home sale done quickly and easily. Perhaps
they’re doing an estate sale. Or maybe they’ve lived in their home for a long time and haven’t made
any updates to it.

Whatever your situation, if you have a home you need to sell quickly, we have an investment group
that will make you a cash offer on your house as it is. If the program works for you, you’d get
paid in cash and go through a quick closing (usually within two to three weeks).

If you’d like to take advantage of this program or you have any other questions about it, don’t
hesitate to give me a call or shoot me an email. I look forward to hearing from you.

How Has Our Market Changed in the Past Year?

How has our real estate market improved in the past year? Here’s what you need to know.

Today we’re going to compare our 2018 numbers to our 2017 numbers to determine
where our real estate market is headed. The results are in, and for the most
part, they’re positive.

In 2017, there were 15,391 active listings in the heart of the Midlands, including

Richland, Lexington, and Kershaw Counties. 11,009 of those listings sold that year, which
comes out to 71.53%

In 2018, only 14,902 properties were listed for sale, but 11,586 of them sold. That means

that 77.75% of these properties sold. The fact that the ratio of listed to closed properties
is going up is very good.

As for the average list price, 2017’s figure was $204,838. The average sold price in 2017

was $200,013. This means that homes sold for an average of 97.64% of list price, which is an
outstanding figure.

In 2018, the average list price was $214,426 and the average sold price was $209,550.

That comes out to a 97.73% list to sold ratio. The ratio remains pretty similar, but the
average sale price is up just over 9%, which is more great news for sellers. The bottom line is
that more houses are selling at higher prices.

Finally, let’s look at our average days on market. In 2017, homes sold in an average of 67 days.

In 2018, that figure dropped to just 57 days.

All of these numbers are going the way we want them to go in a positive direction. However, every area and every neighborhood is different. If you want the specific numbers for your home, don’t hesitate to reach out and give us a call or send us an email. We would be happy to assist you.

We’ve Got What Home Sellers Need

To get real results as a home seller, you need to hire a real team with a real home selling system. We have all of that here on the Lance Woodley Team.

If you want to sell your home for top dollar, then you need to hire a professional agent with a real home selling system. When you hire the Lance Woodley Team, that’s exactly what you get. We have a real team with a real system that gets real results.

"We can get your home sold fast and for top dollar."

We can get your home sold fast and for top dollar, so if you’re ready to make the leap, give us a call or send us an email today. To learn more, watch this short video.

What You Need to Know About the Changes to Lake Murray

There are changes coming to Lake Murray. How will they affect you?

Lake Murray is one of the best assets we have in the Midlands. It's fun to live on and play in. If you're a seller
or a buyer, though, and you're interested in the lake there are some things you need to know.

Starting with sellers, you should know that starting this October they are going to start pulling the water level in
the lake down until about mid-December. If you're selling your property and a potential buyer sees that there is
no water below your dock, it could be hard to explain that the water will return in just a month or two.

So if you are interested in selling, you should consider speaking with us now before this process starts. By
contacting us early, we can also get great photographs done before the water level is lowered in order to show
potential buyers what the lake normally looks like.

If you're interested in buying a property on the lake, this may be a great opportunity for you. I'm not
saying that you're going to get a place for 50 cents on the dollar, but you could be able to get it for 5% to 10%
less than usual.

If you have any additional questions about buying or selling on Lake Murray, please feel free to reach out to me.
I look forward to helping you soon.

PQ: If you're selling your property and a potential buyer sees that there is no water below your dock, it could be
hard to explain that the water will return in just a month or two.

Q2 2017 vs. Q2 2018: How Has Our Real Estate Market Changed?

How did this year’s second quarter real estate market stack up to what we saw in 2017? Let’s find out today.

Whether you’re a buyer, seller, investor, or homeowner, understanding local market trends will be
critical to your success. That’s why today, we’ll be comparing the second quarter of 2018’s real
estate market to the second quarter from 2017 to determine how our Midlands area market has
changed over that time.

First of all, there were slightly more active listings on our market during this year’s second quarter than
what we saw last year, with there being 4,861 active listings in Q2 of 2017 and 4,998 in Q2 of this year.
Of those listings, 75.23% sold this year, while just 71.6% of those listed last year successfully
closed.

The average list and sale prices have also risen. This year, the average sale price during our second
quarter was $200,250. During the second quarter of 2017, though, the average sale price was
$195,382. This constitutes a year-over-year increase of 9.75%. Of course, this figure only accounts
for the average property values. Not every home in the Midlands rose in value by this amount,
but the statistic does give us a good indication of how our market has developed.

Another area of change we’ve seen in the last year is the rate at which homes are selling. Homes
during this year’s second quarter spent an average of 56 days on the market, while homes during the
second quarter of 2017 spent an average of 65 days on the market.

With all of these factors in mind, it’s clear that our real estate market right now is very solid. Those
who are thinking of buying have a great opportunity to do so. In fact, the faster you make your
home purchase, the better.

So, if you have any other questions, would like more information, or would like our help in making
your move, feel free to give us a call or send us an email. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

What Makes People Trust Our Team?

What does trust mean to my team and I? Today I’d like to explain.

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When I talk about trust, I’m not just referring to things like honesty or integrity. It’s my opinion that,
in real estate, honesty and integrity should be prerequisites.

Trust, therefore, means something deeper. It is something our clients place in us when they make the
decision to let us guide them through their real estate needs, whether they are buying, selling, or doing
both.

Clients trust that my team and I operate not only with honesty and integrity, but also with a high
level of knowledge and experience. Clients trust in us and our systems, which, for home sellers,
means a fast and profitable transaction.

If you have any other questions, would like more information, or are thinking of buying or selling any
time soon, feel free to give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Things to Consider When Expanding a Single-Family Property

Today I’m going to be addressing a question about expanding a single-family home into a multi-family property.

Recently, a past client of mine told me they were thinking of expanding their single-family home into a multi-family home. They essentially wanted to add an in-law suite. Their question was, “Is this possible on a lot that is zoned for a single-family property?”

The answer is, yes, you can. However, different counties and neighborhoods will have different regulations pertaining to this.

It is possible to convert a single-family home to a multi-family property even on a single-family lot, but there will be some things to think about.

One thing that is largely the same across the board, though, is multi-family properties on a single-family lot must share one meter. This goes for the water meter, the electrical meter, the gas meter, etc. The point is, you aren’t going to have dual meters.

So, the main thing you need to consider when thinking about this kind of expansion is how you will handle splitting up expenses.

Let’s say the property you added on is a 1,000 square foot space while the main property is a 3,000 square foot space. If there are two people living in each space, how will you divide the bills? The water usage for each space may be similar, but it’s likely that the electricity usage won’t be.

Of course, if the lot is zoned as multi-family, then you can have multiple units and separate meters for each property.

There are certainly other, more in-depth factors to consider, but hopefully this gives you some insight into the question.

If you have any other questions or would like more information, feel free to give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Unique Challenges of Winter Listings

Listing in the winter and listing in the summer are very similar tasks. Today, I’ll go over what you need to know about putting your home up for sale during this colder time of year.

Are you planning on merchandising your home for sale in the winter months?

If so, I’ve got good news. Merchandising your home for sale in the winter months is no different than doing so at any other time of year.

However, there is one common mistake people often make when listing over winter. People often forget about their yard. Even though grass is dormant, you still need to make sure your yard is clean, raked, and pristine. It’s important you still present your home as a neat and attractive one.

Since winter coincides with so many holidays, it’s natural that you may want to do a little decorating. If you do choose to have a winter or holiday display, keep it at a minimum. Don’t go overboard with seasonal decor. Decluttering and depersonalizing is still the goal, even during the holiday months.

Decluttering and depersonalizing is still the goal, even during the holiday months.

Whether you are listing in the winter or the summer, your home should look and feel open and clean.

If you have any other questions or would like more information, feel free to give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Meet Brianna, Our Agent-in-Training!

Lance wasn’t able to film today, so I stepped in! My name is Brianna, and I’m an agent-in-training here at the Lance Woodley Real Estate Team.

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Lance wasn’t able to film the latest video, so I stepped in! My name is Brianna, and I’m an agent-in-training here at the Lance Woodley Real Estate Team. Lance is so dedicated to selling your home that he starts training agents very early.

One thing that I’ve already learned is that having an effective, efficient home-selling system sells your home fast and for top dollar. Lance even has a guaranteed sold program!

I know that if I had a house to sell, I’d be calling the Lance Woodley Team.

I know that if I had a house to sell, I’d be calling the Lance Woodley Team.

As always, if you have any questions, reach out to the pros! We’d be happy to help you with all of your real estate needs.

How a Beautiful Yard Can Impact Your Listing

If you are thinking of selling your home sometime in the future, there are certain things you can do ahead of time to make your property shine.

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If you are preparing to list your home, there are several things you can do to improve the value of your home. We all know that a beautiful house sells faster and for money.

Certain things like painting can have a big impact on your home in very little time. But one thing people tend to forget about is the yard.

A beautiful yard is just as important as a beautiful home. Unlike the quick fixes of fresh paint or new countertops, a great yard can’t happen overnight.

Making your yard shine is going to take time and effort. Still, if you take the time to mow, water, and weed your yard regularly, you are going to be left with some serious curb appeal.

There’s an old saying in real estate: The outside gets them in, and the inside sells them.

The outside gets them in, and the inside sells them.

If you put consistent effort into your home and yard long before you’re ready to sell, you will be much more prepared when it comes time to list.

If you have any other questions or would like more information, feel free to give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

How to Downsize in 3 Easy Steps

We’ve been getting a lot of questions about downsizing as of late. Here’s what you should know about it.

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I’ve been getting a lot of questions lately about downsizing, so I wanted to offer some tips for any of you who are thinking of selling your big house and moving into something a bit more manageable. Here are the first three things you should do:

1. Make a plan. We can help you with that. The difficult task here is going through all of your things and sorting them into what you’ll keep, what you’ll donate, and what you’ll throw away or get rid of. This is an important step because it plays a role in the size of the home you’re downsizing too.

A good agent makes the process so much easier.

2. Start searching. Get a feel for what you want in a home, where you want to live, and more. There are homes, townhouses, and condos to choose from. The more you look, the better you’ll be able to tell what you like and don’t like. This will help you create an even better lifestyle moving forward.

3. Getting your home ready. This is where a good agent can really help. You want to get the most out of your existing home sale, right? The best way to do that is by looking at your home and determining if there is any work that needs to be done before listing it.

These are just the first three steps to downsizing. There are plenty more that come after. If you have any questions for me about downsizing or anything else relating to real estate, give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Should You Buy Right Now or Wait Until Spring?

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Today we are going to talk about whether it’s a good time to buy a home in South Carolina. We think it’s an excellent time to buy, and here are a few reasons why:

• Property values are going up again. This is good news for sellers and a helpful push to buyers that have been on the fence. What you can buy for a dollar today may cost $1.50 in a few months.
• Interest rates are primed to increase. They haven’t gone up yet, but a simple 1% increase on a $200,000 loan will increase your monthly mortgage payment by around $120
  
  

If you’re thinking about buying in the near future, this might be the time to go and start looking. In the winter months, sellers are also a little more willing to negotiate because of the decreased number of buyers.

If you have any questions, or want to start looking at homes today, give us a call or send us an email. We can’t wait to hear from you!