[click image for info] $194,900

2 LIGHTHOUSE LN. Hilton Head Island, SC Magnificent direct harbour-front views in the world-famous Harbour Town! Enjoy the convenience of a prime location in the heart of Sea Pines with an established rental history!..[more]

[click image for info] $299,000

10 MOORING BUOY RD. Hilton Head Island, SC Only steps away from the white sandy beaches of prestigious Palmetto Dunes located on Hilton Head Island...[more]

[click image for info] $315,000

60 CARNOUSTIE RD. Hilton Head Island, SC Exceptional lagoon to golf views from preferred 2 bedroom end unit with an abundance of natural light...[more]

[click image for info] $419,000

70 SHIPYARD DRIVE Hilton Head Island, SC The best value and price of the 3 bedroom Evians available, not to mention it is one of the extremely rare FREE-STANDING Evians and happens to overlook the lagoon and 5th hole of Shipyard''s ..[more]

[click image for info] $429,000

20 Richfield Way Hilton Head Island, SC A masterpiece of meticulous craftsmanship throughout the high quality upgrades in this fully renovated, 3 bedroom home in the heart of Indigo Run with spanning golf views of the 1st fairway of the ..[more]

[click image for info] $469,000

59 CARNOUSTIE RD. Hilton Head Island, SC The jewel of Turnberry! This unit has been redone top to bottom. Prepare to be impressed. Beautiful decor coupled with a perfect setting...[more]

[click image for info] $599,000

31 River Club Hilton Head Island, SC Stunning direct waterfront views on one of the largest deepwater homesites in existence in Indigo Run''s private, prestigious community of River Club...[more]

[click image for info] $1,399,000

30 Sand Dollar Rd Hilton Head Island, SC Great ocean-front opportunity! Major renovation in the 90''s including Pella windows, appliances, flooring and much more. This home is a strong rental or great second home...[more]

[click image for info] $3,300,000

7 Charlesfort Pl Hilton Head Island, SC Hilton Head Island''s most magnificent deepwater home!..[more]

 HILTON HEAD FORECLOSURES & SHORT SALES
 

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Hilton Head Foreclosures and Short Sale inquiries have become increasingly common and there are many things that I can help clarify to save you time and energy.   

1)    YES, foreclosures and short sales are great opportunities buyers to take advantage of the market and get a great deal.
2)    YES, purchasing a property from a motivated seller, who can close on their property, is highly recommended when they are priced competitively to your foreclosure and short sale options.
3)    YES, foreclosures and short sales are great avenues to headaches and frustrations that might make them worthwhile.
4)    YES, a foreclosure is typically more direct avenue to obtaining title on a property without the hassle and frustration generally experienced in
5)    YES, you can avoid the unknown and protect yourself from these headaches and frustrations by working with a Realtor and an attorney who have experience in these transactions.   

What is it about Short Sales that people keep complaining about?
    I'll begin with a bold personal opinion and say if you are an impatient individual, stop reading, go ahead and begin your search for foreclosures or other listings.  Short sales are not for the impatient buyer.  A short sale occurs when a seller lacks the funds they must bring to closing because their mortgage or other funds owed exceed the sales price of the property.  At this time, the ability for the seller to complete the transaction becomes a battle of communication and motivation between the banks and other vendors that the seller may owe funds.  This communication can sometimes extend weeks, months and occasionally exceed a year.  The other funds outside of the mortgage generally appear as liens from home owners associations or regimes that the seller has been unable to pay.  There is some homework your Realtor can do to help predict the likelihood of an expedient short sale; however, there are never any guarantees.  On average, I find short sales take 60-90 days to get a response from the banks and another 30-60 to be able to close.  Typically problems result from a lack of formalities in conducting short sales and poor communication between parties involved.  Sound negative?  Well, I'll finish this up by saying that those who are patient are generally rewarded with a phenomenal deal!

What keeps people from purchasing foreclosures?
    If it is priced aggressively, that is because the bank wants to relieve itself of the asset and naturally people want to get a great deal.  Remember, properties are assets of value and when you get to buy it 20-50% off of market value, you are stealing the property.  When you are alerted of one of these steals, trust your Realtor or look at the comps and trust yourself to make a strong offer.  Trying to steal something that is stolen generally does not have a positive outcome.  Remember, you are likely not the only prospective buyer in this market and if it is a great opportunity, you can expect multiple offers.  On Hilton Head Island, we are fortunate to have an international audience, which differentiates our market from much of rural and suburban America.