Aiken Home and Lifestyle Magazine Fall 2014 is out…pick up a copy

This a beautiful and easy read magizine; offers some interesting articles about Aiken’s history, people, features unique homes and will keep you up with what’s happening in Aiken, SC.

This is their (A) List which offers a variety of short articles on people, places, and the best place to get a chili dog in Aiken, S.C.,  most locals know the secret.

http://www.augustamagazine.com/Augusta-Magazine/Aiken-Homes-and-Lifestyles/Fall-2014/A-List/

The Aiken Homes Team of Meybohm Realtors is proud to part of the fall 2014 issue….Let Us Welcome you to YOUR AIKEN HOME

MOVING WHAT AN experience!!!

Moving

What An
experience

Moving is often a stressful experience, even when it goes well. While you may never have a great time boxing up your possessions and moving them to a new place, there are certainly steps you can take to make the experience as easy as possible. Here are a few tips from Styleathome.com that can help you save time and reduce your stress when moving.

CHOOSE WISELY:  This is the perfect time to donate or give away unwanted items to lessen your load. You will want to make sure whatever transportation you choose has enough room for all of your things; especially if the move is far enough that you only want to make one trip. Generally, the contents of a one-bedroom apartment will fit in a 16-foot cube truck, while two or three bedrooms usually fit in a 24- or 26-foot truck. If you’re moving a full house, you can also use a 24- or 26-foot truck, but if you have a lot of possessions, it might require two trips.

MAKE A PLAN: Before you put anything in a box or contact movers, create an itemized list of everything that should be done and follow it as you go. This will make the move easier for yourself and others who are helping you. If you’re using movers, you should also make an inventory as you pack, and check it when you unpack to make sure none of your items were lost.

COMMUNICATE: Once you have a plan, make sure your movers are aware of your requirements. The more information they have about the situation, the less time they will require and the more prepared they will be. If you’re moving into a condo or apartment, ask your landlord or building supervisor if there is anything you should know about moving into the building. For example, condos often have service elevators you can reserve for the move.

Savannah River Ecology Lab Touch an Animal Day - August 22, 2014

Looking for a Family Fun morning?

Savannah River Ecology Lab will hold a "Touch an Animal Day" on Saturday to allow visitors to examine and handle local wildlife and learn more about native plants and animals.

Touch an Animal Day offers visitors a chance to examine and handle local wildlife, including alligators and nonvenomous snakes. The event will be held Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon and is free. 

http://srel.uga.edu/outreach/

Save the Date - Aiken Fall Steeplechase 2014

Aiken Fall Steeplechase 2014

Aiken, SC comes alive with series of horse events and festivities with the fall Steeplechase being one of the local favorites!

HOLIDAY CUP

The tradition of Steeplechasing continues in Aiken with the 23rd Renewal of the Aiken Fall Steeplechase on Saturday, October 25, 2014. The Committee seeks your continued support in making the day worthy of Aiken's sporting traditions and welcomes your participation for the benefit of The Hitchcock Woods Foundation.

The Fall Fête is held every year on the Friday before the Fall Steeplechase event. The fête includes a fun night of dinner and dancing plus live music and an open bar.

To Learn more and the source of information is:

 http://www.aikensteeplechase.com/fallevent.html

Paddlefest 2014 Sponsored by Savannah River Keepers

Paddlefest 2014 Sponsored by Savannah River Keepers

Video news clip:

http://www.wjbf.com/story/26138963/2014-paddlefest-preview

When: Saturday, August 2nd (9 AM-3 PM)

Where: Downtown Augusta Riverfront Marina

More Info: paddlefestga.com

Dos and Don’ts of Real Estate Social Media     

Everywhere you turn people are posting, tweeting, commenting and instant messaging.  Buyers, sellers and real estate agents are using Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, U-Tube, Instagram and it is an excellent marketing tool for selling or buying real estate when used properly.

On the reverse side, we have noticed many seemingly harmless or simple posts on social media that could affect the outcome of home buying or selling process and may even cost you thousands of dollars if the wrong person reads your post.

Here’s Aiken Home’s Team of Meybohm Realtors “Dos and Don’ts” to take advantage of the social media when selling or buying a real estate.

Do’s

Sellers…make sure you list your home with a Realtor that is tech savvy utilizes and incorporated several of social Medias in their marketing plan and posts positively.

When your Realtor shares links of your home on the internet or posts your home on their business website or Facebook page… share, share and share with your family and friends with a simple message.  We just listed our home for sale… can you please share this post or link with anyone you may know who might be interested in buying our home?  You’ll be astonished how far reaching this marketing technique can be.

Buyers…If you see a home or property of interest on the market or posted somewhere on website or social media for sale call your buyer’s agent for more information.  

Don’ts

Sellers…Be careful not to make postings and comments that may affect the outcome of a sale or interested buyer.  It's best to keep your real estate business transaction private until property is officially closed.

Even, if you are frustrated with lack of showings, buyer’s feedback do not post any negative or emotional comments and any details of an offer received or accepted.  It’s always best to contact your listing Realtor to talk directly to her or him versus posting your frustrations.  Your posts could be interpreted that you are anxious or desperate to sell. Posting details or comments of an offer received or accepted can hurt you if transaction doesn't work out and your home goes back on the market for sale.

Buyers…You found your dream home. You’re really excited and want to share with all your friends and family and you post the home you about to make an offer.  Not a good decision; posting anything before you have a fully signed “ ratified” contract with the sellers and never post the details of your offer even if accepted is not in your best interest.  An unassuming post could affect your power of negotiations if the seller or seller’s agent knows how much you love the property, costing your thousands of dollars.  Maybe one of your friend’s, friends is thinking about the same home. You can end up in a multiple offer situation and lose your dream home completely.

Social networking is fun and wonderful way to share good news but buyers and sellers post carefully, it could impact the success of your real estate transaction.

Aiken Music FEST… this Saturday JULY 12th, 2014

Aiken Music FEST… upcoming Saturday JULY 12^th, 2014

Summertime Fun…check out the awesome MUSIC lineup with so many FUN events to Participate in and ENJOY.

Aiken Music Fest is home to some of the best bands in the CSRA and Aiken, including Preston and Weston, Mike Frost Band, Anybody's Guess and Palmetto Groove and more! Bring your family and friends, eat some of the best BBQ in the State of South Carolina, and participate in the Jeep Invasion.  Bring your Jeep to the Invasion, or enter your vintage Willys in the Kaiser Willys Classic Jeep Show!

Run through the giant sprinkler; have a great time under the open sky at the beautiful Highfields Event Center.

Directions to Highfields:  http://www.psjshows.com/highfields.html#directions

Gates open to the general public at 2:00pm on July 12, 2014.

Gates open for Jeepsat 11:00am.

Music starts at 3:30pm.

For more information:  http://www.aikenmusicfest.com/