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What Will Happen to Our Market in 2018?


Today, I’m taking a look into my crystal ball to bring you some predictions for our 2018 real estate market.

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Today, I’d like to share a few of my predictions for the 2018 real estate market. First of all, let’s take a look at home values. Here in the Greenville area, home values have gone up 7% this year.

According to my “crystal ball,” values won’t rise quite as much in 2018. This is, in part, due to low inventory.

Home values won’t rise as much in 2018.

Another prediction I have has to do with interest rates. Interest rates have seen historic lows lately, but the Fed recently raised the prime rate. This change will ultimately affect mortgage rates, and therefore will impact your buying power. In other words, it’s definitely time to make a move if you’re thinking of buying a new home. Homes under $200,000 are moving especially quickly, so act fast. On a final note, millennials will be a powerful force in real estate in 2018.

If you have any other questions or would like more information, feel free to give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Greenville on Greenville: My Conversation With Matt McCulley


I recently talked to Matt McCulley from Greenville on Greenville about starting the first Keller Williams in South Carolina, the future of our market, and more.

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I recently sat down with Matt McCulley from Greenville on Greenville to discuss why I got involved in real estate and how I started the first Keller Williams in South Carolina.

Greenville has a very traditional real estate market. When we started the first Keller Williams in the state of South Carolina, we were up against some very old firms. However, I saw that Keller Williams could bring about a real paradigm shift in real estate.


It’s been really cool to have a firsthand look at how Greenville has changed, grown, and become even better.


Matt and I also discuss the future of the Greenville real estate market, what challenges we’ll face, and more. To hear our full conversation, check out this video.

If you have any real estate questions for me, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me. I would be happy to help you!

5 Reasons to List Your Home This Winter


If you’ve been hesitant to list your home this winter because you think you should wait until spring, there are five things you need to know.

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A common myth in real estate is that winter is a bad time to sell. People always say you should wait until spring to list.

However, the facts don’t always match up to this mindset. Waiting isn’t always the right choice. In fact, there are five key reasons you shouldn’t wait until spring to list your home.

1. Less inventory equals more attention. When there are fewer homes in the market, more people will be drawn to your listing.

2. First quarter job relocations. A lot of corporate businesses bring people in and out of jobs in the middle of winter. These people are going to need homes.


Waiting until spring to list isn’t always the right choice.



3. Fewer lookers and more motivated buyers. People who are searching the market for home during winter months aren’t doing so for fun. These buyers are serious about finding the right homes.

4. Fewer days on market. We’ve actually found that homes sell faster during this time of year, given that buyers are more willing to negotiate a deal.

5. Higher average sales prices. It may sound counterintuitive, but this is actually something we often see during the winter months.

If you have any other questions or would like more information, feel free to give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Find Out Which Neighborhoods Are Hot on the Latest Episode of “Your Carolina”


What are the hottest neighborhoods in Greenville? How’s our market looking as we enter the fourth quarter? I explain it all on the latest episode of “Your Carolina.”

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Year to date, which are the five hottest neighborhoods in the upstate, according to the number of homes sold?

At the top of the list is Augusta Road, with 94 homes sold so far this year. This is always a hot area and a very popular neighborhood. A lot of people are drawn to its older homes, tree-lined streets, and its close proximity to downtown.

Second, we have a tie between Neely Farm and Westwood, with each neighborhood having 57 home sales.

Neely Farm is another established neighborhood that’s always a perennial favorite. It’s a good-sized neighborhood with lots of amenities. Westwood is different from these other neighborhoods in that it’s more entry-level and far more affordable.

Coming in as the fourth-hottest neighborhood is Morning Mist with 56 home sales. This area features a lot of new construction homes built in the last decade.


Now might be an opportune time to put your home on the market.


Rounding out the list in fifth place is North Main, with 53 homes sales thus far this year. This is another historic area with tree-lined streets that sits close to downtown.

As the third quarter ends and we enter the fourth quarter, here are some key year-to-date statistics to keep in mind:

  • Inventory has decreased 5.4%
  • The number of homes sold has increased 2.7%
  • The average days on market is down 14%
  • The average price has increased 7% to $226,136

As you can see, inventory is down, so there are fewer homes to look for out there. This means now might be an opportune time to put your home on the market if you’ve been thinking about it.

If you have any more questions about our Greenville market or you’re thinking of buying or selling a home, don’t hesitate to reach out to me. I’d be happy to help you.

Sean Hannity Endorses Dan Hamilton


Sean Hannity recently endorsed us on the radio. Check out the ad here.

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We were thrilled to recently receive the stamp of approval from none other than Fox News host Sean Hannity himself. Here’s just a taste of what he had to say about our team:


"If you need to sell your home without all of the headaches that most people experience, I'm here to tell you that all real estate agents do not operate the same way. Dan Hamilton has a system that out-markets and out-sells 99% of other agents in the Greenville area. Dan creates demand for your home, which makes it sell faster and for more money. If at any point you're not happy, you can get out of the contract and pay nothing. But trust me, that's not going to happen. Don't play games with your home. Give Dan a call now."


Sean’s words are kind and true.


First of all, we’d like to say thank you to Sean for the kind words. They are also true words. If you’re not happy with the way we’re working for you at any point during the transaction, you can cancel your agreement with us with no penalty. That rarely happens, but the option is there for you.

Allow us to show you what we will do differently to ensure a successful transaction for you and your family. Give us a call or send us an email today if you’re thinking of selling your home or if you have any questions. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Our Hurricane Harvey Relief Story


Our team had the opportunity to show our true colors recently. Here’s what we experienced down in Houston.

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On my latest appearance on “Your Carolina With Jack & Megan,” I talked a little bit about the whirlwind of a week that my team and I just went through. 

As you know, the destruction and devastation caused by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma was intense. Our team was originally scheduled to head down to Austin for a big event with thousands of other Keller Williams agents. In the wake of the recent events, a decision was made to forgo our retreat in favor of heading down to Houston to provide aid to those who were affected by the storms.

Thousands of other agents joined us and the experience was incredible. We had a crew of about 10 with us that traveled from Austin to Houston going door to door helping homeowners. Most of their houses were underwater at some point, so we had to work quickly to remove all of the drywall before it got moldy.


We’re happy to play some small part in the recovery.


We visited a condo complex that had hundreds of units that were flooded and none of the people we spoke with had flood insurance. It just goes to show that even if you aren’t in a flood zone, taking on the relatively inexpensive cost of flood insurance is a wise move.

We were happy to be able to help in some small way, but there are people who still need our help. Right now, Keller Williams is on a mission to raise $20 million. Our local goal is $30,000 and we’re already well on our way to reaching it. Please reach out to us if you'd like to contribute toward our goal.

If you have any questions for me about the real estate market in the meantime, don’t hesitate to give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

What Do Buyers Regret About Their Home Purchases?


Half of all homebuyers regret something about their purchase. Here’s why.

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On my latest appearance on “Your Carolina With Jack and Megan,” I talked about a recent study that showed half of all homebuyers had regrets about the property they purchased. Two-thirds of those regrets had to do with the size of the property being too small. It was easily the biggest regret of the surveyed buyers.

To avoid having this kind of regret when it comes time for you to buy a home, we recommend planning ahead. A pre-qualification is an important step because it lets you know exactly what you can afford. The location you are looking at could play a role too. You will be able to get a bigger home if you aren’t looking in a prime location.Some areas simply have better prices than others. It’s a tough balancing act, but all buyers should have a game plan.


The biggest regret of renters was not buying!


This survey also surveyed renters. Can you guess what their biggest regret was? It was not buying a home! A lot of renters are mistakenly under the impression that they can’t qualify for a mortgage. The truth is that most of them can.

If you’re going to buy a house at any point in the near future, you want to plan to be in the home for at least five years to make the investment worth it. If you won’t be there for long enough, it might make sense to rent for a short time. However, with interest rates rising in the near future, now represents a great opportunity to affordably purchase a home.

If you or anyone you know is thinking about buying a home in or around Greenville, give us a call or send us an email. We would love to hear from you.

We Are Growing and Want You to Join Our Team


We have some exciting news to share with you today. We’re growing and want you on our team!

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I have some exciting news to share with you. We are growing! We are looking to hire some fantastic agents because we have so many buyers. We can’t wait to service them all with extraordinary talent.

We are looking for people who are willing to grow. A great candidate is looking to grow themselves, their businesses, and their profit for the long term. They want to grow for their family and touch other people’s lives.

One thing that we are proud of at Hamilton & Company is that we are not all about the transaction. We are about servicing other people and creating legendary experiences. If that sounds like something you would like, I would love to talk to you.


At Hamilton & Co., we aren’t just all about the transaction.


This is an opportunity for any experience level— whether you are brand new to the business and want to be a part of a great team or you’ve been in the business awhile and love the idea of specializing. One of the things that we are great at is creating specialists in every area of real estate, so if you’re interested in this opportunity, share this video and give us a call.

If you have any questions or you’re looking to buy or sell a home, give us a call. We would love to talk to you!

Can You Trust Zillow’s Zestimates?


Can you trust Zillow’s Zestimate? I would say no, as would the Illinois homeowner who recently sued Zillow over their inaccurate Zestimate.

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I recently appeared on “Your Carolina with Jack & Megan” to discuss one of the most popular real estate websites in the nation: Zillow.

Zillow has a tool called a Zestimate, which they use to give homeowners and buyers alike an estimation of a home’s value.

If you want to put your home on the market, be cautious when looking at your Zestimate. We want to make sure that it matches up with what you think your home is really worth. Again, this is an estimate, not a full appraisal.

In fact, there is a lawsuit in Illinois right now against Zillow. A woman has sued Zillow claiming that their Zestimate is costing her money, as the Zestimate is $20,000 less than her asking price. She claims that buyers look at her Zestimate and think that her home is worth less than it really is.

This is the first lawsuit of its kind, so we’ll see what happens.


The Zestimate is just an estimate, not a true appraisal.


Zillow cannot give you an accurate home value because they have no way of knowing which updates you have made to your home. The higher price bracket you are in, the more inaccurate Zillow’s Zestimate can be.

Zillow uses public data, such as recent home sales in your neighborhood, to compare your property and come up with a value. However, if you are in a neighborhood with a lot of different kinds of homes, the Zestimate won’t be accurate. Those “comps” are not truly comparable to your property.

Ultimately, it’s important to understand that the Zestimate is not a real market value. Recently, Zillow started allowing homeowners to update inaccurate data on your property, like square footage. Even though you can fix those inaccuracies, Zillow doesn’t guarantee that your Zestimate will change.

Even in a low inventory market like ours, it’s important that you know the market value of your home before you put it on the market. Compared to last year, there are 600 fewer homes on the market, so it’s important that you position your home to sell for the most amount of money possible.

If you have any other questions about Zillow or would like to know more about your home value, just give me a call or send me an email. I would be happy to help you!

Dishing Out Some Trivia on “Your Carolina”


Think you know your trivia better than Jack and Megan?
Today is the day to test out your skills.

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Today I’m excited to be able to show you my latest appearance on “Your Carolina With Jack and Megan.” This time, I brought along a few trivia questions for the hosts. Do you think you know your trivia better than they do? Read on to test your knowledge.

My first question was “How much did billionaire Warren Buffett pay for the home he currently lives in?” Jack guessed $14 million. Megan guessed $175,000. Can you guess who was closer?

It was Megan. The answer is $31,500. Warren Buffett has lived in the same home in Omaha, Nebraska since 1958.

My second question was “In Scotland, it is traditional for homeowners to paint their door red when?” The answer? When they pay off their mortgage.


The best month and week to sell a
home is the first week in May.



My third question was attributing which famous person said this quote: “Real estate is the best investment in the world because it is the only thing they are not making anymore!” Jack and Megan both guessed President Trump, but it was actually Will Rogers.

My fourth question was a true or false question: “In New York it is a legal requirement for a home seller to disclose if they believe their home is haunted.” They both guessed true...and they were right. In South Carolina, however, this law doesn’t apply.

My fifth and final question is a little more relevant if you’re an active buyer or seller: “Statistically, what month and week is the optimal time to sell a home?”

Jack guessed the weekend of April 3rd, and Megan guessed Easter weekend. They were both close, but the answer is actually the first week of May. According to Zillow, homes listed in the first week of May sold on average 18 days faster and for 1% more money. May has come and gone, but the market is still on fire and if you haven't listed your home yet, you should.

If you have any questions about the buying or selling process, please don’t hesitate to give me a call or shoot me an email. I’d be happy to help you.

How to Craft a Strong Offer When Purchasing a Home


If you’re looking to buy a home in our market, you’ll need to get creative with your approach. I’ll go over how to do that today.

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We are in a white-hot seller’s market right now, which is great news for anyone selling their house. Multiple offers mean a higher sale price and a very successful time on the market. However, buyers are having a tough time snagging their dream homes. If you’re a buyer, how can you finally get your offer accepted and move into a new home?

First and foremost, don’t get emotionally attached to a home. Also, make sure you are pre-approved, not just pre-qualified for a loan. Cash offers are always best, but if you need financing, get pre-approved before you submit an offer.


Your first offer needs to be your best offer.


Don’t load up your offer with contingencies either. If you need to sell your house before you purchase a new one, sell it before submitting an offer on a new home. You’ll also want to tailor your offer to the seller’s needs. Find out what closing date works best for them or if they need any flexibility to really make your offer stand out.

If you have a good agent, have them add an escalation clause to your offer. That means you would offer, for example, $500 more than any other offer up to a certain point.

Finally, make sure your best offer is submitted first. Don’t play games!

If you have any other questions about buying a home in our seller’s market or if you have any other questions, feel free to give me a call or send me an email. I’m always happy to help.