Hilton Head Real Estate

Where’s a better place to put your money: the stock market or real estate? These days the accepted wisdom (at least at cocktail parties) says to pick real estate. But is the accepted wisdom right? 

It is–in the short term. U.S. real estate sale prices increased more than 56% from the beginning of 1999 to the end of 2004, as tracked by the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight, part of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The S&P 500 index dipped nearly 6% during that same period.   Looking at these numbers help reinforce the reasons to own and buy more Island real estate for the long term.

We are going to share the good news every chance we get.  It may not sell papers, but face it, we all could benefit from a little encouragement.   I’ve researched and prepared the table below to show residential Hilton Head MLS properties compared it to the Dow, Nasdaq and S&P.   If the chart cannot be seen on your computer, please click on the pdf above.   

The real estate market is not the stock market.  However, because the press continues to draw a correlation, we thought we would do a little comparison.  Here is what it would look like if we compare real estate to stocks. (HHMLS is Hilton Head Multiple Listing Service)

The silver lining right now is that our Island Real Estate market has been a better long term and more stable opportunity.  Right now with the larger Island inventory (this never gets too large as it is an Island of limited size and number of properties) to choose from and interest rates holding at historically low levels, the number of potential buyers that can find what they are looking for is at the highest level in years.  

“Buy land, homes and villas, they ain’t making anymore”   If you would like to do some research and see some incredible properties with incredible values, please click on the lighthouse above.  

I invite you to share this good news with friends and would love to hear from you anytime.

THINK Hilton Head Island Real Estate!

Best regards, 

Robbie Bunting and Jane Hyers

Associate Real Estate

This is a great idea and we wanted to pass it on to you!  Feel free to pass it on to others

Robbie Bunting & Jane Hyers

ICE campaign – “In Case of Emergency”   

You won’t believe the special Hilton Head Getaway we’ve arranged for you!   Come for a visit and you will enjoy sandy beaches, world-class golf, beautiful weather and luxurious amenities.   It is our pleasure to offer you a special getaway at only $99.oo per nite including free golf.  (Per person)

Your  Getaway includes:

• Dining deals at some of the Islands Favorites including Bistro 17 and Santa Fe. 
• An opportunity to relax and discover too good to be true dream homes, villas & lot

You might have guessed by now that we are sending this letter to suggest to you a fall visit because we have some incredible real estate opportunities happening!  We have sold several properties in the last few weeks and have found these properties offer unbelievable locations with impeccable condition at bargain prices.  Our negotiations have proven that this is the best it’s ever been for our buyers in our 25 years of selling Island Real Estate!  Right now, properties that were beyond reach in the past or simply not available may be found for sale!

We will be giving you a call within the next week or two to discuss The Getaway and some of our unbelievable opportunities.  In the meantime, please don’t hesitate to contact us at 800-932-3652 or send an e-mail to islandrealtor@hargay.com.  Make a date to Getaway this fall.

Happy Hilton Head!

Robbie Bunting & Jane Hyers

P.S. Our mini vacation is available for clients, their referrals and family.  It is not a prerequisite to tour real estate or meet with an agent for The Getaway offer!  However, based on the deals we are making…. why not?  Please feel free to forward this to a friend or relative.  Thank you.

Special situations occur in markets like this.  We call this timing! 

A special situation happens when properties come up for sale that offer condition and location with a price sometimes below market.  This is typically stimulated by high inventories and is often corrected by lowering interest rates.  Once inventories level off, this cycle ends and rates rise. 

It is all about timing.  This market has opened up an opportunity to negotiate, trade, sell or buy real estate.  Please e-mail or call us and let us know what your timing is and what you may be looking for now or in the future in regard to buying or selling.  We have several special situations to share with you and several ideas to consider including our thoughts on timing this cycle.  Thank you.

Happy Summer 2008!

Robbie Bunting, Bryan Jacoby and Jane Hyers

Dear Palmetto Hall Owner~

Now more than ever you need a positive and professional REALTOR on your team.  The market is changing and we are adapting to this market positively.  I was the #1 Realtor in Palmetto Hall and #1 in closed transactions out of the 100+ agents at Dunes Marketing.  Some say it is their programs that work hard, but I think it is more than that…we work hard!      

You cannot afford to mess around in this market and you need to call me!  My credentials include starting the sales program for Palmetto Hall in 1991(Broker in Charge), owning a home in Palmetto Hall since 1991, raising my children there, and selling more property than all the other Island agents in Palmetto Hall since day one.  I simply know more folks, know more agents and have more facts about this wonderful community.   

What about you?  Do you plan on selling or buying?   This market offers gateways and stumbling blocks for both buyers and sellers and you need to know what these are to make the right move. There are no shortcuts for market knowledge, experience and results anymore.   Remember, a high tide floats all boats, but a rough sea shows how strong the boat really is.      

Contact me.   I am currently putting together my business plan for 2009 with the simple goal of saving my buyers and sellers time and money and would love to share these programs with you.   I would love to meet you in person (or by phone appointment) to help you design a real estate strategy that works for you in the months and years ahead.   Simply e-mail or call anytime.   Thank you.

All the best,

Robbie Bunting

800-932-3652

direct 842-0805

e-mail me

We are starting our open houses at the end of February at 121 Dune Lane and our homes at Palmetto Hall…..  The open house setting is usually more relaxed for the prospective buyer and a lot less threatening.  It also gives a buyer the chance to see, feel and experience the home without tying up a sales person time.  I have personally made several sales from these open houses and believe they provide the exposure you need to sell your property.  Just recently a home sold on the Island from an open house to a couple down the street that wanted a larger home. So even the neighbors become prospects and promoters.  As well, we will be offering a $1,000.00 closing cost coupon to these prospects if they purchase one of our properties from an open house.  These coupons are good for two weeks after the open house and help us create a sense of urgency.  By the way, they are paid for from our earned commission at closing :).

Jane and I wanted to show you the marketing we have implemented for your property.  These websites generate thousands looking to buy property (up to 70% of all buyers visit the web first before calling us).  Three of the websites including Homes & Land, Homes of Hilton Head and Island Real Estate Magazine provide printed publications distributed throughout the Island with approximately 10,000 + per publication.

Your property is on every one of the websites below. (See if you can find your favorite one!)

“Homes and Land” Magazine & Website  *  This is the newest member of our magazine ads and websites

“Homes of Hilton Head” Magazine & Website  *  This is the Homes of Hilton Head Website

Realtor.com  * We have used this for national exposure as well as local

Robbie Bunting.com   * We just signed an agreement with a national marketing company and will be fine tuning this to better serve you

Hilton Head 360   *   Island Real Estate Magazine & Website.  We have two banners on this website and love the interactive map!  

Dunes Marketing Group  *  This is our Dunes Marketing Group website.

Hilton Head MLS  * This is our MLS that offers 1300 Realtors the opportunity to sell your property.

We also market your property daily through mail, MLS meetings, e-mail blasts, fly & buy programs, flyers, open houses and brochures.  WE appreciate both the opportunity and trust to get this job done.  We will leave no stone unturned!

As always, just call or email if you need anything whatsoever!   Thank you.

Respectfully,

Robbie & Jane J

Here is a new list of properties that are up for trading.  Please call or e-mail me even if you have a property that is not listed as their trade of choice.   There is no commitment for an inquiry and quite possibly we can learn more about what you are looking for or want to achieve.  In 2007 we had several owners like you make a trade.  Trades really are quite easy and make sense in this market! 

My Trade Opportunities Include:

1.  I have a 5 Bedroom Waterfront Home ($1.995) do you have a Oceanfront Condo ($1,000,000) that you would like to trade?

2.  I have a 2 Bedroom Golf Course Palmetto Dunes(PD) Villa($429) do you have a 3 bedroom villa/house in Palmetto Dunes (<$650) that you would like to trade?

3. I have a  Oceanfront 3 bedroom Palmetto Dunes Villa($1.495) do you have a  3+ bedroom Hilton Head Plantation home(<$650) that you would like to trade?

4.  I have a 4 bedroom Palmetto Dunes home on lagoon ($1.195) do you have a 5+ bedroom on lagoon (<$1.4) that you would like to trade?

5.  I have a Palmetto Hall Lot ($389) do you have a Villa or home (equal or lesser value) that you would like to trade?

6.  I have a 4 bedroom Palmetto Hall Home ($679.) do you have a Villa in Hilton Head Plantation (<$400) that you would like to trade?

7.  I have a 6 Bedroom water view home ($2.895) do you have a Palmetto Hall lot or Home for trade under 1.2 that you would like to trade?

8.  I have a 1 bedroom oceanfront Palmetto Dunes villa ($699)  do you have a Long Cove Lot(possibly a home in Long Cove) that you would like to trade?

9.  I have a deepwater lot with private dock (1.295)  do you have a Oceanfront Condo of equal or lesser value that you would like to trade?

10.  I have a 4 bedroom home in PHP ($749)  do you have a Oceanfront Condo equal or lower than in value 

Please be sure to note the number above (1-10) when you e-mail.  Thank you.

Happy Trading :)

Robbie Bunting & 
Jane Hyers

P.S.  Please feel free to forward this email to a friend or fellow property owner!  We also have some commercial properties looking to trade into this area. Thanks again.

Summer time is right around the corner!  

If you are planning on visiting or visitors this summer, we have prepared two great maps that include the top 10 Cool Things to Do on both Hilton Head Island and Daufuskie.   These 11×17 maps offer An Islanders Double Top Secret Ideas to enjoy Hilton Head Island i.e. ~ one of the fun spots to watch the Tuesday Night fireworks during the summer is at Broad Creek Marina on Marshland Road… away from the crowds of Shelter Cove.  

Get a free Map of the Top 10 COOL Things To Do!

These maps are all about fun.  In addition, these maps are excellent for anyone that needs a day off from the beach or for those that dream of living here someday.  They include great ideas and also include a full list of our latest greatest properties.  If you wish, you may also schedule an informative “tour and talk” with one of our knowledgeable staff.  It is very informative, low pressure and is a whole lot of fun while previewing some incredible properties.

Just give us a call or shoot us an e-mail for your free maps.

Please feel free to forward this e-mail to friends or family that you know will be visiting the Island so they can order a free map.  We hope to see you around the Island enjoying the map and having fun!

From the Gang,

Robbie Bunting & Jane Hyers

P.S.  ~ Above we have attached Latte Lou’s Great Places to Eat.  Lou has lived here for 29 years