Wednesday, April 28, 2021

Small Business and Charities Spotlight: Avalo Cat Sanctuary, Wagener SC


This week Brandi and Vikki visit with Michelle Altmeyer. When Michelle moved to South Carolina she found there were a lot of felines that were in need of a place to call home, a place of compassion, a sanctuary and that's when she founded Avalo Cat Sanctuary in Wagener, South Carolina. It's an incredible haven for these purrrrrrfect creatures. 😸
To learn more how you can help Michelle and her mission visit http://www.avalocatsanctuary.org/

Brandi Cook an Vikki Crossland
@meybohmrealestate

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New Listing: 146 Red Cedar Road Aiken, SC 29803


Welcome Home to The Reserve at Woodside and this well-maintained, mostly one level home. Offering open living areas and a split-bedroom plan that you will relish.
3 Bedrooms | 3.5 Bathrooms | Bonus Room | 2357 Sq. Ft. | $349,900

Brandi Cook and Vikki Crossland
Meybohm Real Estate

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Thursday, April 22, 2021

New Listing: 1472 Canterbury Ct SE Aiken, SC

Just hitting the market! Mid-town, mid-century, completely renovated Aiken HOME!

3 BR | 2 BA | 1850+ Sq. Ft |

$350,000


Brandi Cook and Vikki Crossland

Meybohm Real Estate


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Wednesday, April 21, 2021

Adapting to Milliennial Buyers


Millennials are changing the way we all do business, real estate included. Change can be a good thing! Let's see how technology is a key factor in selling and buying your home and how we, as Realtors have adapted. Brandi Cook and Vikki Crossland Meybohm Real Estate #thesearchisover #aikenhomesteam #meybohmrealestate #theplacetobe #millennial #buyers #sellers #technology #change #adapt #stayuptodate #text #phone #handheldinformation #homeownership #buy #sell #weeklyvideo #tipsandtrends #listingagents #buyersagents #realestate #realtors #wesellscandga #licensedinscandga #yourhomeyourlifestyleyourteam

Wednesday, April 14, 2021

Buyer's Tip: How to be the Winning Bid in Multiple Offers


This week Vikki is joined by team member and buyer specialist, Stephanie to ask her thoughts on how to get your dream home in this HOT HOT HOT market! Number One: Go in with your best offer first! Brandi Cook and Vikki Crossland #thesearchisover #aikenhomesteam #meybohmrealestate #theplacetobe #aikensc #augustaga #csra #buyersagents #buyerstip #weeklyvideo #heretohelp #realestate #realtors #tipsandtrends #buyers #homeowners #sellers #bestoffer #HOTmarket #welcomehome #southernliving #wesellscandga #licensedinscandga #yourhomeyourlifestyleyourteam

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Aiken, South Carolina Horse Friendly Community


Is Aiken, South Carolina an Equestrian friendly city? HECK YES IT IS! This week Brandi and Vikki share some excellent reasons to saddle up for a visit or load up your horses and move the family to Aiken, SC. Plus, the weather is great, real estate is still a value and taxes are low compared to most states in the US. Aiken is a charming, Southern community; a great place to visit or call home. Brandi Cook and Vikki Crossland Meybohm Real Estate #thesearchisover #aikenhomesteam #meybohmrealestate #theplacetobe #aikensc #csra #horsefriendly #horseobsessed #equestrian #lovewhereyoulove #livewhereyoulove #polo #dressage #western #english #pleasure #showing #horsingaround #saddleup #beautiful #horsecommunity #welcomehome #greatoaks #aikenequinerescue #horselove #weeklyvideo #reasonstoloveaiken #aiken4aiken #southernliving #yourhomeyourlifestyleyourteam

Monday, April 5, 2021

Optimize Your Sales Price

Optimize Your Sales Price

Doing a lot of work to a car before you trade or sell it to a dealer is not generally a good idea.  In most cases, you won't recapture the cost of the repairs.  They can do the repairs for less than you can.  Not to mention, you are selling to a wholesaler who needs to sell it again to the end user and still make a profit.

A home sale is totally different.  The owner is selling the home to an end user.  Since the buyer, in many cases, is using their available funds for the down payment and purchase costs, they don't have money to spend on repairs or decorating the home.  They would need to live in it "as is" for a while which may not be as appealing as finding a home that is refurbished, up-to-date, and ready to move into.

Even if the buyer would be willing to get a home improvement loan after the sale, it would be a separate loan at a higher interest rate making their payment higher than financing it all in one mortgage at the lower first mortgage rates.

The seller may experience some inconvenience going through the remodeling process, but it will, most likely, result in a higher sales price in less time.  Occasionally, sellers say they'll let the buyer choose their own colors but not all people have the imagination to know what something will look like after it is finished.  It is better to go ahead and get the work done before putting it on the market.

The bathrooms and kitchen are the most important rooms to update.  If the finish on the cabinets is bad, have them painted.  New countertops and appliances can make a world of difference.  Paint, countertops, and fixtures in the bath give the home a great feel.

In addition to the repairs, a major cleaning and decluttering can make a home look and feel better than the competition.

The first step is to go through the home and pack up or get rid of things you don't need or things that detract from the home like excess furniture, exercise equipment, personal artwork, etc.  Now, do the same with the closets and cabinets.  By getting rid of things, there will be more room and they'll look larger.

Next, walk across the street from your house and give it a critical look.  How is the drive-up appeal?  Would you want to go inside to see the rest if you were a buyer?  Are the trees and shrubs trimmed?  Yard cleaned up?  Do you have blooming flowers in the beds?  Does the front door and mailbox need a new coat of paint?  Do you need to power wash the outside of the home and the sidewalks and driveway? Do the windows need washing?

Buyers are visual people and beauty is always rewarded.  Restaurants know that people eat with their eyes first and they go to a lot of effort to plate the food so it is visually appealing.  The same approach works for selling a home.  Ask your agent if they have ever taken a buyer to a home that refused to go inside because they didn't like the looks from the street.

Your real estate professional can make specific recommendations and assist you in finding someone to do the work.  This is what they do.  TRUST THEM!
 



Thursday, April 1, 2021

New Luxury Listing: 396 Sorrell Red Court, Kings Ridge in Aiken SC


•Every day is like a vacation with the amazing resort style salt-water swimming pool, stone accented waterfalls, a diving rock, fun-filled slide, fountain, spa, aggregate rock bottom and beach entrance. •Luxury covered poolside outdoor kitchen with abundance granite counter tops, full bar, refrigerator, wine cooler, RecTeq grill, fireplace and grand size dining space. •Abundance of relaxing porches, patio and terrace space; ideal for entertaining, dining al fresco and for your family’s everyday pleasure. •There are two impressive primary suites, one on main and one on upper level. •Fun begins on the lower level. Second kitchen with wine cooler, icemaker that opens to the fabulous family room. •Home theater room with three-tiered seating and surround sound. •Multi-sport court for volley, basketball, tennis & pickleball with stadium lighting. •Oversized side load garage that offers automatic 3rd car lift. •This FINE home is situated in King’s Ridge, a gated estate community minutes from Aiken city limits out of the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Here you can enjoy the sounds of silence. 5 Bedrooms | 3 Full Bathrooms | 2 Half Bathrooms | 5.17 Acres | $1,468,000 Brandi Cook and Vikki Crossland Meybohm Real Estate #thesearchisover #aikenhomesteam #meybohmrealestate #theplacetobe #aikensc #luxuryliving #southernliving #gatedcommunity #horseswelcome #vacationeveryday #welcomehome #newlisting #resortliving #csra #dreamhome #listingagents #buyersagents #realestate #realtors #lovewhereyoulive #livewhereyoulove #inspired #waterfall #hottub #poolhouse #outdoorliving #multisportcourt #haveitall #wesellscandga #licensedinscandga #yourhomeyourlifestyleyourteam