Sunday, August 30, 2009

The Lakes at Derby Downs


There are many popular areas surrounding the Charlotte, NC region and one of the fastest growing and most sought after areas is York, SC. York is the county seat and many businesses are moving to this area and great neighborhoods are being developed to compliment the wonderful homes already in York. One neighborhood that is finding itself on the radar of potential buyers is The Lakes at Derby Downs. The Lakes is located close to the heart of York and is within an easy drive of Rock Hill, SC and Charlotte, NC. The Lakes offers residents large lots, custom homes, equestrian facilities and so much more. The homes are unique and offer characteristics throughout. Most homes range in size from 2500 sq ft to 5000 sq ft. The Lakes was built into an area with mature trees which were not bulldozed down when the Lakes was developed. The Lakes offers a wonderful area to enjoy the outdoors with several lakes, walking and biking areas, and trails for horseback riding. The Lakes is ideal for people who enjoy the outdoors and the quiet peacefulness of country living while still offering city amenities. Give The Guilliams Team a call today and let us help you discover The Lakes at Derby Downs.

Friday, August 28, 2009

Lets Market your Home

When putting your home on the market for sale make sure you are working with a real estate professional who will do more than just put a sign in the front yard. Today’s buyers don’t spend time driving all over town into various neighborhoods to see what homes are on the market. In the age of technology potential buyers are shopping from home to research what homes are on the market and find the best match for their needs. Make sure your real estate professional takes advantage of all the power of the internet with visual tours, various websites to advertise, etc in order to get the maximum exposure for your home. There are a number of websites that people will search so make sure you are taking full advantage of these 21st century tools. If you are looking for a real estate professional who has the savvy to navigate the many website options contact us at The Guilliams Team

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

For Sale By Owners

Whenever homeowners are considering selling their home one of the first questions they ask themselves is should they try to do "for sale by owner" instead of listing with a real estate agent. This is a fair question and many folks think they can manage the process of selling a home on their own while saving commission to a realtor. Many folks who take this path quickly become disenchanted with the process and all that is involved in trying to sell their home.
The truth is a real estate agent can help homeowners from the beginning of the process by gathering information such as comps in the area, analyzing home trends, make recommendations to get your home ready to sell and more than anything market your home. Potential buyers these days are fully utilizing the internet to do home searches and folks trying to sell a home on their own will not have the access to meet the mass number of folks that are surfing the internet each and every day. Realtors utilize a number of sites and can make sure your home is being exposed to as many folks as possible. In addtion the process of managing showings including having constant access for buyers is very critical in the seling process. Buyers will cross homes off their lists quickly if they cant get access to homes on their terms. With the large invnetory of homes on the market For Sale by Owners properties can miss out quickly on buyers due to communication issues.
Statistics show that sellers who list with an agent sell their home 20% faster and for a much higher price than those that try to sell themselves. For sale by owner can work, but you need to understand the pros and cons of the process. Give us The Guilliams Team a call today for a free consultation and let us help you determine what is the best way for you to sell your home.

Monday, August 17, 2009

Arts , Culture and Entertainment in York County

York County has so much to offer to residents and visitors and unfortunately many of the offerings go undiscovered. We would like to share with you some of the wonderful activities that we enjoy and hopefully you can enjoy with your family and friends.
One hidden gem in York County is Historic Brattonsville which is a 775-acre living history village and Revoluntionary War battlefield site which features 29 historic structures and programs chronicling the development from 1750s to the 1840s. There is a heritage farm program that includes the preservation of rare breeds of farm animals. Also available to enjoy are trails to hike, bicycle or horseback riding. Special events include a Battle reenactment, Historic Brattonsville Craft Fair and a Christmas Candlelight Tour. For more information on activities offered at Historic Brattonsville or other areas of interest in York County contact The Guilliams Team.

Take a look at York County , SC

York County is consists of 685 square miles and nine municipalities which make this the South Carolina's fourth most populated county. Though the county maintains a thriving business climate with investment by numerous national and international firms, the region retains much of its rural character, particularly in the western portions. The largest city, Rock Hill, remains the commercial and financial center of York County, but each of the others, including Fort Mill, Tega Cay, Clover, Hickory Grove, McConnells, Sharon, Smyrna and York, along with the Lake Wylie community, is vital in its own way.
York County boasts an industrial base with a strong blend of heavy and light industries, service businesses and professionals, as well as access to rail, freight and international travel, and state-of-the-art medical facilities. All the various areas of York County are conveniently located to large cities such as Charlotte, NC which make the opportunities limitless depending on what folks are searching for. York County offers amenities suitable for any person or family looking for a desirable area to call home. Give us a call and let us show you all York County has to offer.