Savannah Hill, REALTOR®

Licensed in South Carolina

Tag: Buyer representation

  • Relocating to South Carolina While You Still Own a Home Elsewhere: How to Plan the Timeline

    Relocating to South Carolina while you still own a home somewhere else is a different problem than a local move-up: two markets, a job start date, and a family crossing state lines. Here’s how to build a timeline that can survive a delay instead of blowing up the whole move.

  • Aiken, SC: What Buyers Should Know Before Making the Move

    Aiken sits roughly an hour southwest of Columbia and offers a slower pace, a walkable historic downtown, and a deep-rooted horse culture you won’t find anywhere else in this part of South Carolina. It works well for retirees, remote workers, and anyone who doesn’t need a daily Columbia commute. If you do need to be…

  • Chapin, SC: What Buyers Should Know About the “Capital of Lake Murray”

    The lake town everyone asks me about, minus the hype. Chapin sits about 24 miles northwest of downtown Columbia, is served by Lexington-Richland School District Five, and has earned the nickname “Capital of Lake Murray” for its lake access and small-town feel. Here’s what buyers considering Chapin SC real estate should actually know before they…

  • What the NAR Settlement Means for South Carolina Home Buyers

    And why it is not the scary mess the headlines made it sound like If you have been following real estate news lately, you have probably seen headlines about the NAR settlement, buyer agent commissions, new paperwork, lawsuits, and about twelve different versions of “real estate will never be the same.” Super helpful, right? Not…

  • The Evolution of Buyer Agency: From Past to Present Standards

    Update: This article was originally published before the 2024 NAR settlement practice changes. For the most current explanation of South Carolina buyer agreements and buyer agent compensation, please read my updated guide here. The Evolution of Buyer Agency: From Past to Present Standards Imagine a time when real estate transactions lacked the structure and safeguards…