If you're searching Charleston homes for sale, prepare for some possible disappointments
I got an email last evening from someone searching one of those syndicated real estate websites (you know the kind I'm talking about that don't have the most recent and accurate information) who fell absolutely in love with a Charleston home for sale. But the only problem was that particular home sold about 3 months ago so unless the new homeowners want to sell it right away, this house hunter is likely to be disappointed when I send them an email telling them the bad news.
On the other hand, when you're out looking at homes, at least you know that home is still available for sale. If you happen to really like it but want to continue to look to see if you can find one that's even better, that's certainly OK as long as you realize that you aren't the only person out there looking to buy a home in Charleston today.
But if you're searching for a great deal, your competition just got more intense because I've seen a number of really good deals go under contract within days (and sometimes just hours) of either being listed or having a substantial price reduction.
Sometimes you have to move really fast to avoid possible disappointment.
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