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Buying a Home in Myrtle Beach, SC
You're smart for investing in Myrtle Beach. Clients like you move here for many different reasons. Some for professional opportunities, to raise a successful family, or enjoy a vibrant productive retirement. Whatever the reason, none of them ever have to shovel snow again.
You belong here. You'll quickly find that your friends and family do too, so make sure you have enough bedrooms! I look forward to helping you!
"Your Full-Time Vacation Awaits!"
“Ashley is very easy to work with and listens to her clients with their home search."
-Lorraine Liotta
Let me be your guide to buying a home in Myrtle Beach, SC! My clients love my approach to the home buying process. I prefer to listen to my clients’ needs and priorities while working at each client’s preferred pace. My role is to be available & informative without any pressure at all. I'll typically follow these steps:
Initial Consultation
We'll discuss your needs & priorities and determine your time frame, which will set the pace for your search. Some clients need to close asap, while others have plenty of time to browse & make their decision.
During this consultation, I’ll identify your price range, the type of property you need, & we’ll discuss which areas/neighborhoods would be a good fit. If you need help w/ a mortgage pre-approval, I'll give you a list of preferred lenders.
Set Up Online Property Search
My system will start working for you right away, automatically emailing you new listings that fit your criteria as they hit the market. You'll be able to save favorites and remove properties that you don’t like.
I typically like to include as many areas/neighborhoods as could possibly fit your search and then remove neighborhoods & areas as you narrow your search down. Likewise, I like to set up the property criteria broadly (price, beds/bath, square footage) and then add more criteria as you define your “must haves” in a home.
Let's Hit the Ground Running!
I usually recommend setting up a 2-4 hour appointment to view multiple properties on the first 1-2 outings. Since you’ve just begun your search, there is the most inventory that you’ve not yet viewed, so we’re able to look at quite a few houses in a short period of time.
As we look at homes, you will naturally like some properties and dislike others. We’ll discuss what it is you like & dislike about properties so that it’s easier to determine what properties are a good fit in the future.
Make an Offer
When it’s time to make an offer, I’ll run a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) to determine the Fair Market Value (FMV) of the property. I’ll talk to the listing agent to see if there are other offers on the property and then put together an offer contract, which has every term of the contract outlined in detail.
Sometimes the seller will accept your initial offer, but typically there are 1-3 rounds of negotiations. After we’ve come to terms on the contract, you’re officially under contract!
“Ashley did a fabulous job assisting us with buying our vacation home. She provided valuable information about the Myrtle Beach area and kept us informed of the various steps involved."
-Jon & Marlena Pheneger
Contract to Close
After you’ve put the property under contract, you will need to deposit earnest money with title. You’ll have 7-10 days to have the property inspected and negotiate any repairs. The inspection will typically cost $500, which is the last check you will write before closing.
Closings are usually 30-45 days from the contract date, and it’s outlined in advance in the contract. Contract to close has quite a few steps, and more details are available.
Closing Day
You’ll receive the settlement statement from your lender 3 days prior to closing. This shows you exactly how much you need to wire into the title company and shows you what you’re paying for at closing. If you would like to schedule a final walk through of the property, I can do so the night before or the morning of closing.
I like to schedule closings at 2PM or earlier to make sure the sale is recorded on the same day. Unfortunately, you don’t get your keys until the closing has been recorded, which takes 1-2 hours after the last party has signed. As soon as the property has closed, you can pick up the keys from your closing attorney.
After Closing
It’s natural for you to have questions about the home & homeownership after closing. I'm always available to answer questions and to provide you with referrals to any vendors you may need. I stay in touch with my clients for years after closing and am always happy to help in any way I can.
“We have been extremely impressed by Ashley's work ethic, consistent responsiveness and her organizational skills. It was clear to us that she really knew the market...She helped guide us to a very positive outcome."
-Michael & Tami Pascane
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