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
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NEIL CASTELLANE, The Buyer's Agent
Specializing in OUT OF TOWN BUYERS. Working for you and representing you in
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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!
Curb Appeal >Landscaping Your Home
Many buyers call a realestate office for information on a home after reading an appealing description of the property, or seeing a photograph of the exterior of the home on the real estates website. The exterior of your house and your yard will create the first impression for prospective buyers when they drive up to your house. Spending money on landscaping can bring you excellent returns when you sell your home.
You don't have to spend a fortune or develop an elaborate landscaping plan to make your front yard look terrific. If the yard is neatly mowed and trimmed and there are colorful plants blooming, the outside appearance of your home will make a good impression. A local nursery can help you select plants that will grow well and require minimal care. If you are planning to make any permanent changes or additions to your property, ask for advice from your real estate agent.
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