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Autobiography Of Greg James

Just to tell you a little about myself….I have been in the real estate business for over twenty-five years. Since I first moved to Hilton Head Island over twelve years ago, I have been involved in various aspects of Hilton Head Island Real Estate until I finally founded The Wm. F. Hilton Real Estate Co. in 1991. I am the sole owner, President, and Broker-in-Charge of this company and have currently brought aboard eight Sales Associates -- each of whom brings a different perspective to the office. My personal assistant, Debbie Delahanty, is also a Licensed Real Estate Agent, a Realtor®, and an Accredited Buyer's Representative.

The Wm. F. Hilton Company is a member of the Hilton Head Area Association of Realtors®. We are also affiliated with the Hilton Head Island Multiple Listing Service, which covers all of Hilton Head Island plus Bluffton, Okatie, Ridgeland and other areas in what is considered "The Low Country." The Agents and I also have affiliations with other local, as well as national Realtors® -- relationships that provide an expansive referral base for clients.

Wm. F. Hilton specializes in residential, villa and home site sales, as well as some commercial property.

My Acknowledgments & Credentials:

  • Broker/Owner for over twenty-five years
  • Graduate Realtor® Institute (GRI), Certified Buyer Representative (CBR), Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR), Candidate Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)
  • Graduate Realtor® Institute (GRI)
  • Certified Buyer Representative (CBR)
  • Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR)
  • Candidate Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)
  • Licensed Broker current/past: Illinois, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina
  • Hilton Head Island Association of Realtors® President's Cup awarded to Wm. F. Hilton Co.
  • Trustee for Hilton Head Island Multiple Listing Service since 1992
  • Hilton Head Island Realtor® of the Year, 1995
  • President of 500+ membership of Hilton Head Area Association of Realtors®, 1998
  • Recipient of Realtor® Distinguished Sales Award
  • Board of Directors, Hilton Head Area Association of Realtors®
  • Former State Director for South Carolina Association of Realtors®
  • United Way Leadership Award
  • President, Hilton Head High School Improvement Council
  • Graduate of Leadership Hilton Head
  • Board of Regents Leadership Hilton Head
  • Van Landingham Rotary Club, Paul Harris Fellow

Buyer's Representation:

NEIL CASTELLANE, The Buyer's Agent Specializing in OUT OF TOWN BUYERS. Working for you and representing you in every aspect. From start to finish and continuing on long after you have bought your home, he is building a relationship. Let Neil find you rental quotes and companies, contractors, vendors, attorney's, tax information, important contacts and phone numbers. You name it, he will Represent you and look out for your BEST Interests!!!

What is a Buyers Agent? An Agent who represents a Buyer has, by mutual agreement and understanding, formed an Agency Relationship with that Buyer. This relationship is based upon the Agent representing the interests of the Buyer, who becomes the Agent's "client." This relationship results in mutual trust and loyalty and affords the Client the utmost in professional services.

A Buyer's Agent thus, in essence, performs two primary functions for that Buyer:
1) assuring the Buyer pays the right price, and
2) protecting the Buyer from problems with the property.

This may seem "inherent" as something that all Agents should be doing….However, unless explicitly stated, this is not always the case! In fact, the full protection of the South Carolina Real Estate Law is afforded to you as a buyer only if you use a real estate agent who works for you as a Buyer's Agent! It is very important that you understand for whom your real estate agent is actually "working"….It may not always be YOU!

When you see an advertisement for property that interests you, you may be tempted to call the Listing Agent and/or Listing Office for an appointment. However, due to the Agency laws, you must be aware that agents from that real estate company are prohibited by law from representing the buyer! These agents can act as "disclosed dual agents" - trying to represent both the buyer and seller - but, acting as such, the agent cannot perform the following activities for the buyer:

  • Disclose anything other than material facts affecting the value of the property
  • Suggest terms and conditions that might be favorable
  • Negotiate the contract to the buyer's advantage
  • Tell the buyer the selling price of comparable properties
  • Council the buyer regarding an offer price and/or negotiation strategies
  • Offer an "opinion" about the property

As a Buyers Representatives, we CAN and DO offer all of these services to you -- plus more! Please see our Performance Guarantee for more details!

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First Time Buyers >Credit Card Common Sense

If you are buying a home for the first time, you need to establish a reasonably good financial foundation before a lender will approve you for a mortgage loan. Lenders look for a good credit rating, sufficient funds to make the initial down payment and pay the closing costs, and a stable employment situation.

People who have just qualified for a mortgage loan are usually in better-than-average financial shape. If you have recently purchased a new house, don't be surprised if you receive numerous offers from retail stores and other credit card companies offering you pre-approved revolving credit.

Be careful about accepting these offers! New home owners often use most of their savings in the process of financing the transaction, and they need everything from linens to furniture to get settled in the home. With all of the immediate credit available, it may be very tempting to just say "charge it." If you're not careful, you could be "up to your ears" in debt very quickly. It takes discipline to reach the goal of home ownership--and it takes that same kind of discipline to maintain financial health after you leave the closing table.

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Real Estate Trivia
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What is the maximum interest you can deduct on your federal tax return to purchase or improve a first or second home?

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One of the greatest benefits of home ownership is the federal tax deduction for interest up to, but not exceeding, $1million.
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