Frequently
Asked Questions

It depends on the loan, but most buyers plan for 3–20% down plus roughly 2–3% in closing costs. We'll connect you with local lenders who run the exact numbers for your price range before you ever tour a home, so there are no surprises.

From offer to keys is typically 30–45 days once you're under contract. Finding the right home varies — some buyers find it the first weekend, others take a few months. Getting pre-approved first is what keeps the timeline tight.

It's a private feed of homes that haven't hit the public MLS yet — coming-soon listings, quiet sales, and pocket inventory we hear about first. Buyers on the list see them days ahead of everyone else. You can request access from our Off-Market page.

Online estimates miss coastal nuances — water views, flood zones, HOA, and recent comparable sales street-by-street. We build a real pricing analysis from current Grand Strand data. You can start with our instant Home Value Estimator and we'll refine it from there.

Every listing gets professional photography, video, and a marketing push across the channels buyers actually use — not just a sign in the yard. Our $500M+ in career sales comes from treating each home like the most important one on the market.

Not always. Some updates return far more than they cost; others won't move the needle. Before you spend a dollar, we'll walk the home and tell you exactly which improvements are worth it for your price point.

With the relocation guide. It breaks down each Grand Strand community by lifestyle — schools, restaurants, dog parks, gyms, beach access, and commute — so you can narrow neighborhoods before you ever get on a plane. Bailey and the team specialize in out-of-state moves.

It can be, but rules vary sharply by town and HOA — some areas welcome STRs, others restrict them. We'll show you which neighborhoods allow them, realistic rental numbers, and how to underwrite a property as an investment, not just a home.

Absolutely — it's one of the things we do most. We handle remote tours by video, coordinate inspections and closing so you don't have to fly back and forth, and keep you informed at every step.