Joan Herlong: Five red flags to make you a smarter home buyer
Most Upstate homes are bought and sold during the spring market, says Joan Herlong of Herlong Sotheby’s International Realty.
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Joan Herlong: Delighting clients is key when inventories dip
The Greenville housing market is remarkably competitive, and inventories are chronically low.
When is the right time to list?
Joan Herlong often advises sellers to go to market in January and February, before the spring rush.
Joan Herlong to real estate industry: Let’s raise the bar
The real estate industry feels under attack, says Joan Herlong of Herlong Sotheby’s International Realty.
Who’s in your home?
We’ve all heard the phrase, “caveat emptor,” which means “buyer beware.”
Wanting to ho-ho-hold off on selling your home for the holidays?
This time of year, as visions of sugar plums dance in everyone’s heads, Christmas parties swing into motion and family gatherings start to dot calendars, selling one’s home might need to take a back seat for a few weeks.
Joan Herlong: Buyer (Agent) Beware
A lot of people mistakenly think sellers base buyer-agent fees on what kind of offer they get for their home, says Joan Herlong of Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty.
Joan Herlong: Why active is attractive
“The difference between active voice and passive voice is the difference between acknowledging one’s responsibility and dodging it.” - Joan Herlong of Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty
Don’t wait on the rates to change
For years, American homebuyers have enjoyed historically low interest rates.
Joan Herlong: Curb appeal makes the first impression
“Think of curb appeal as the gift wrap, which builds anticipation, because the better the wrapping, the better the gift.” — Joan Herlong, Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty
No room in exclusive agreements for personal discounts
“Exclusive means exclusive,” Joan Herlong says. “In other words, there’s no such thing as ‘the friends and family discount.’”
Joan Herlong – New Realtor rules mean big changes
“The bottom line is if you’re a Realtor, you’re affected,” Joan Herlong says.
Timing is everything when selling a home
Timing is everything, especially when it comes to open houses, says Joan Herlong of Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty.
Joan Herlong & Associates now the Upstate’s exclusive Sotheby’s affiliate
"My goal is not to be the biggest brokerage in the Upstate — that’s never been my business model. My only goal is to be the best brokerage for the best agents in the Upstate." - Joan Herlong
‘Vest pocket listings’ should be a red flag for homeowners
“Vest pocket listings are like the Easter Bunny,” Joan Herlong says. “They give you the warm fuzzies, but they don’t exist.”