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Real Estate On The Island - What You Should Know:

These are the essential things you should expect from an agent:
(Agents working in other areas do not necessarily understand the complexities of real estate on the Island)
Understanding Island Real Estate
Compatibility
Good Listener
Availability
Good Communication
Provides you with Guides (Buyers) and (Sellers)
Technology Friendly
Good Negotiator
Good References (that you can check)
part of buying and selling property anywhere but even more important on the Island!!
Find more information by clicking on Agents for Sellers and Agents for Buyers.

There are 3 main insurance policies that people should be aware of:
- Homeowner’s/Hazard
- Flood (You can click on Fema Risk Map to determine flood zone)
- Wind and Hail

Sellers normal fees include but are not limited to:

Commissions are generally 6% of the selling price of your property. Click to Link how commissions are split between the agents and the brokers.
Generally, 3% goes to your agent and 3% goes to the buyer's agent.
- Yes, you are in most cases paying the agent that represents the buyers of your house. (This is common practice)
Staging costs (if applicable)
Homeowner's Warranty - 1st year often paid by the seller ($350 - $500)
Repairs that result from an inspection

Buyers normal transaction or post-closing fees include but are not limited to:

HOA/POA Dues - Be sure to calculate into your monthly expenses if the property is in an HOA or POA
Homeowner's Warranty - If seller will not buy ($350n - $500)
Survey - If a new survey is needed

We do all of the above and more...
We are a husband and wife team therefore you have two agents working for you at just the 3% no additional charge. (Link to commissions)
Generally, 3% goes to the seller's agent and 3% goes to the buyer's agent.
- Yes, you are in most cases paying the agent that represents the buyers of your house. (This is common practice) (Link to commissions)
When you list your property with us you get two agents working solely on your behalf for the same 3%.
You get more for your money right at the start.
We live in the Pirates Beach community on the west end of the Island.
We own a staging business and we offer a $300 package to our Sellers at no cost and we can help any of our buyers with furnishing needs.