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The Socratic Way of Selling
August 29, 2022 07:00 - 7 Bytes VideoLearning the Socratic way of selling and how to communicate effectively. Have you ever struggled to work with a certain person? Have you ever been on an appointment with someone and didn’t connect with them, but they hired you anyways? Maybe you’ve experienced the opposite. You felt like you connected well with someone only to watch them hire another agent. If you have ever experienced any of these things, you probably felt very confused. “In the eyes of the consumer, the meeting is all ...
The True Cost of Buying in Charleston
March 04, 2022 00:00 VideoBreaking down all of the costs that come with buying a house. What is the true cost of buying a home in Charleston? While the price tag is a huge consideration, remember that a lot more than just price goes into buying a house. However, today let’s go through the buying process and see exactly how much it will cost. The largest cost will always be the down payment. If you want to buy a $500,000 home but only get approved for a $400,000 loan, you will have to put down the difference. Make...
A Brief Update on What’s Happening in Real Estate
January 21, 2022 00:00 VideoWelcome to our January 2022 Market Update! Today we’re taking a look at residential activity in your area during January. The number of active listings was down 41% year over year, and down 25% over the previous month.
4 Things People Say About Selling a Home Today That Just Aren’t True
December 28, 2021 00:00 VideoHere’s a look at 4 myths you’ve probably heard about selling a home today You’ve heard the stories: Maybe your neighbors sold their fixer-upper as is for $100,000 over asking price. Or your friends were flooded with crazed homebuyers engaged in a bidding war within 24 hours of putting their house on the market. It’s no secret that today’s seller’s market is wilder and more competitive than it’s been in years, fueling sellers’ hopes of major profits if they list their own home, too. All of...
Happy Holidays!
December 14, 2021 00:00 VideoFrom our team to your family, we want to wish you a happy holiday season. Happy holidays to you! The holiday season has officially arrived. We hope you enjoy this wonderful time of year and make some fantastic memories. We wanted to take a moment to thank you for your continued support. We love helping people make their real estate dreams come true, so thank you for working with us and supporting our business. This may be a busy time of year, but we are always here to help you and answe...
Why Sell to Sold With Dave?
November 19, 2021 19:07 VideoThe Sold With Dave Program offers homeowners a better experience. Getting your home sold is easy. Just visit www.soldwithdave.com, tell us about your home, and we’ll send you a competitive offer. Why sell to Sold With Dave? Because it’s a better experience—no showings, no updates, and no repairs. We know what your home means to you, so we’re committed to helping you every step of the way. We’ve helped thousands of homeowners, and we’re happy to help you. With Sold With Dave, you can get yo...
Our Charleston Market Is Gathering Momentum
July 13, 2021 00:00 VideoThe latest numbers are a positive sign for our Charleston market. Welcome to your July 2021 market update! Let’s take a look at the latest residential activity in Charleston. As of the recording of this video, the number of active listings has decreased 46% compared to the previous year, but it’s remained unchanged compared to the previous month. This smaller inventory means that buyers who waited to buy may have a smaller selection to choose from. The median listing price stands at just...
2 First-Time Homebuyer Programs From CMG
July 09, 2021 00:00 VideoHere are CMG’s two new, unique programs that help first-time homebuyers. I have some very exciting news to share with all the homebuyers out there. Matt from CMG and I are willing to match a portion of your down payment to make your first home purchase much easier. Investopedia just ranked CMG as the best first-time homebuyer mortgage lender out there and they have two unique programs to help get you into your first home. One is the Home-Funded program that allows you to crowdsource a d...
What You Can Expect Your First Year In A New Home
June 29, 2021 12:00 VideoMoving can be exciting, and it can also be scary. It can be smooth sailing or so wrought with silly (or serious) issues that your cat peeing in the box of towels because you haven’t unpacked his cat dish yet sends you into the kind of rolling-on-the-ground, slapping-your-leg, crying-big-fat-tears laughter that makes your family wonder if you need medical intervention. And that’s just the beginning of the adventure. In the first year in a new home, you’ll likely experience the full spectrum...
5 Things You Didn’t Know a VA Loan Could Do for You
June 24, 2021 16:07 VideoBecause of the bravery and sacrifices of veterans and active military, the rest of the country’s civilians can live the American dream in safety. As one tangible way to say “thank you for your service,” current and former members of the military have access to Veterans Affairs home loans. These unique mortgage options allow veterans and those still serving to own a piece of the American dream by potentially qualifying for homes they might have thought were out of reach. Wondering what some...
Speaking with Keri Scougale of the Carolina Youth Development Center
April 15, 2021 00:00 VideoThe Carolina Youth Development Center is a vital resource for families. Today I’m joined by Keri Scougale from the Carolina Youth Development Center to talk about the impacts that they’re having on the community. All of the events we put on for our clients, be it the pumpkin pie giveaway or our annual baseball game, have a goal of contributing $10 to the CYDC for each person who participates. We typically contribute anywhere from $2,500 to $3,500. “The CYDC makes sure that families in...
2 Great Programs for First-Time Buyers
April 01, 2021 00:00 VideoHere are two programs that help buyers purchase a new home much easier. I have some especially exciting news for all you homebuyers out there: Matt Mieras of CMG Financial Mortgage and I are willing to match a portion of your down payment to make your purchase much easier. Investopedia just ranked CMG as the No. 1 first-time homebuyer mortgage company in the U.S., and they have two unique programs. First is the Home Funded Program that allows you to crowdsource your down payment. We’ll...
Your Charleston Market Update for February 2021
March 26, 2021 00:00 VideoAccording to the latest numbers, home inventory continues to decrease in our Charleston real estate market. Here’s what we found. The latest numbers for the Charleston real estate market are in. The number of active listings in February is down 22% from January; compared to the same time last year, the number decreased by a whopping 60%. Since there’s less inventory, buyers have fewer options to choose from during their home search. The median listing price in February was around $391,...
Buying a New Construction Home in Carolina Park
March 18, 2021 00:00 VideoHere’s everything you need to know about Lennar Homes at Carolina Park. A lot of people have been asking me about my favorite new construction neighborhoods. Today I brought on Tina Jones, a new home consultant at Lennar Homes, to give us more information about the Carolina Park neighborhood (which is one of my absolute favorites), as well as the benefits of buying a Lennar home. Lennar Homes has been building homes all over since 1954 and has often been rated No. 1 in the nation. Foll...
Our New and Improved Home-Selling Process
March 11, 2021 21:42 VideoThe Dave Friedman Team has a new way to help you decide how to sell your home. We are giving you all selling options upfront with 100% transparency. No need for open houses or repairs, and you choose the closing date. Just provide some basic information about your home and we’ll give you a free, no-obligation offer and a suggested list price to see side by side, making your home-selling decision a little easier. The offers and free market analysis completed by our pricing specialists ar...
Getting Pre-Approved Is a Must for Homebuyers
March 03, 2021 14:47 VideoIf you’re thinking of buying a home, getting pre-approved is a must. If you’re looking to invest in a home but aren’t sure how much you can spend, it’s difficult to know where to begin. You might find a property that seems perfect but have no idea whether or not it’s a realistic option for your budget. That’s why Matt Mieras of CMG Financial Mortgage joins me in today’s video to talk about getting pre-approved. A lender like Matt can help you get pre-approved for a specific amount so yo...
Check Out Our iBuyer Program
February 17, 2021 00:00 VideoA faster, convenient way to sell your home without expensive upgrades. Are you spending too much time fixing up your house before you sell? Well, I have great news: you can get competitive cash offers and selling options up front with 100% transparency in just one click! By using our iBuyer program, you get to pick the closing date, and you don’t have to deal with scheduling showings or making costly updates and repairs. Visit www.SoldWithDave.com for more details.
We’re Sharing Valentine’s Day Chocolates!
February 10, 2021 00:00 VideoWe’re giving away free Valentine’s chocolates to show our gratitude. Our team would like to show our gratitude to you for supporting our business. We’re spreading the love by giving away free Valentine’s chocolates, so here’s your opportunity to reserve yours. Register here, and we’ll save you some chocolate. For every chocolate picked up, we’ll donate $10 to the Charleston Youth Development Center to support their efforts with local children in need. Happy Valentine’s Day! If you ha...
Charleston Real Estate Market Update for December 2020
January 27, 2021 00:00 VideoHere are the latest statistics from our market as we start a new year. The December 2020 numbers are in for our real estate market and I’m excited to share them with you today. The number of active listings is down 51% from December 2019 and 23% from November 2020. Compared to last year, the average days a home spends on the market before it sells is down by 45% and the median sale price was up to $295,000. The number of units sold also increased 9% year over year and 3% month over month...
One Happy Client: Daniel’s Story
January 06, 2021 23:15 VideoDaniel was having issues selling his condo—until he reached out to us for help. Daniel Branham, one of our recent home sellers, had quite a few issues with his condo sale. Most of them revolved around the HOA—he had a hard time getting them to do their part regarding the maintenance issues, and over time, his headache only got worse. The water leak turned into a mold problem, which was a health hazard. Needless to say, he was in a bind and needed a good Realtor. “We helped him tackle t...
Happy New Year!
December 29, 2020 17:40 VideoIt's been an amazing year for our team thanks to your continued support. We just wanted to take a minute to wish you a happy New Year! It’s hard to believe that 2020 has come to a close. Although it has been a wild and chaotic year for many of us, it has also been an amazing year for our team thanks to your continued support. The things we’ve accomplished this year, and in years past, wouldn’t be possible without you. We so appreciate your business, referrals, and friendship, and we...
Wishing You Happy Holidays
December 22, 2020 19:37 VideoHappy holidays to you! The holiday season has officially arrived. We hope you enjoy this wonderful time of year and make some fantastic memories. We wanted to take a moment to thank you for your continued support. We love helping people make their real estate dreams come true, so thank you for working with us and supporting our business. This may be a busy time of year, but we are always here to help you and answer any questions you may have. Give us a call or reply to this email and we’...
Q: How Can You Find Off-Market Properties?
December 01, 2020 19:54 VideoHere are several strategies to finding the best off-market properties. Today I’ll tell you how to find off-market properties (e.g., short sales, foreclosures, and other distressed properties) that are very likely to sell in this crazy market. With inventory so low, my team and I find off-market properties for our buyers all the time, and these deals can offer a number of perks for buyers and investors. However, in many cases these properties aren’t marketed nor portrayed as a viable pur...
Why Real Estate Is So Good for Building Wealth
November 18, 2020 19:54 VideoThere are many ways to build wealth in America, but real estate might be the safest, most steadfast, and simplest way to do so. One key, among many others, is using inflation to build wealth in the real estate market. That ties to the fact that a majority of the big expenses like mortgages and property taxes stay fixed for most of the time that you own the property. When you combine that with the rising rents and home values due to inflation, you start to see huge results. If we know it’s...
Q: Want to Learn the Ins and Outs of Home Buying?
November 16, 2020 16:48 VideoHere’s some information about our upcoming virtual homebuyer workshop. Afraid of buying your first home or buying a home in general during this uncertain time? Most other homebuyers are in the same position, so we’ve decided to help all of you out. Our upcoming homebuyer seminar will answer all of your questions about buying a home amid the challenges of COVID. They include answers on topics like how much it will cost you to buy, how interest rates impact your monthly mortgage payment, h...
Q: Have Any Burning Questions About Selling?
November 09, 2020 18:15 VideoKnowledge is power; get the home selling facts you need to conquer fear. Are you thinking about selling your home? It’s overwhelming right now; the current pandemic is tragic and does not help. We’re seeing fluctuating home price trends all over the place, and it’s the same story with mortgage rates. People are afraid to move, and rightfully so, with our immediate public health crisis. (My heart goes out to all the people on the front lines of this and everyone else affected by this tra...
Q: Have Questions About Rental Management?
October 22, 2020 21:15 VideoDarin from Charleston Home Rentals answers your rental property questions. Recently, we’ve received many questions about rental management and the companies that handle it, so I brought Darin Meny from Charleston Home Rentals to discuss them. Charleston Home Rentals does excellent work; we always refer them because they’ve always taken great care of me and my rental homes. Our clients have had great experiences with them too. If you’re considering renting or turning your house into a re...
Q: Have You Heard About Our New Offer?
October 12, 2020 15:20 VideoWe have a new way to sell your home easily and quickly. Here’s the info. There’s a brand-new way to get your home sold: Go to www.soldwithdave.com, tell us about your house by sharing its number of bedrooms, bathrooms, square footage, key features, etc., and we’ll send you a stellar purchase offer. Or, if that’s not your style, we can list your property with tons of free services— handyman fixes, house cleaning, yard work, and more. To prepare your home for showings, we can provide renov...
Q: Will the Charleston Market Recover?
September 22, 2020 18:12 VideoWill the Charleston market turn around this year given the pandemic? I know that many of you are wondering whether the Charleston market will turn around this year considering the state of the economy due to the pandemic. Clearly, the economy went on pause with the initial outbreak. I don’t think we’ve ever seen anything like this before. Major financial institutions like Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, and others are predicting a rapid V-type recovery of our economy, where t...
Q: How Is It Possible to Sell My Home Safely Right Now?
August 03, 2020 15:50 VideoHere’s how Charleston home sellers can sell their properties safely today. In the Charleston area, the market is still in favor of sellers due to the lower supply of available homes versus the higher buyer demand. Real estate transactions are moving fast despite the pandemic, and though the process may look a little different, there’s never been a better time to sell. Twice as many homes are going under contract right now as coming new to the market! You may be thinking, “Sure, that’s a...
Q: How Has the Pandemic Affected Charleston Real Estate?
July 20, 2020 15:48 VideoDoes the 'new normal' mean new opportunities? Let’s face it: This has been a challenging time for most of us, both personally and professionally. COVID-19 has become a global subject, and one that we need to take seriously in our daily lives. Markets have been fluctuating due to the uncertainty, and that includes real estate. This is what has been referred to as the ‘new normal.’ To help explain the situation, my team and I have gathered some important data. “The bottom line is, the ...
It’s a Great Time to Be a Buyer in Our Market
November 04, 2019 16:37 VideoWhat’s the latest news from our real estate market? As we make our way through fall, interest rates are at a three-year low. As you may remember, in November 2018, they reached an eight-year high, so they’ve been dropping considerably these past several months. This is great news for buyers, and many of them are taking advantage of their newfound buying power by selling and moving up into a bigger home. At the moment, it’s possible to keep the same mortgage payment while buying a home that...
Details About Our Upcoming Pie Giveaway
October 22, 2019 15:43 VideoOur annual pie giveaway is right around the corner. This is something we’ve been doing for years to say thanks to our current clients, past clients, and supporters of our team. To reserve your free, fresh, delicious apple pie, all you have to do is make your reservation over on DavesEvents.org by November 14 so we can let the bakery know how many pies to make. Then you can pick it up at our office on November 25 or 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. If you have any further questions about the ...
Should Sellers Accept Home Sale Contingencies?
October 01, 2019 20:23 VideoBefore I begin today’s topic, I want to alert you to our annual Pumpkin Giveaway event. Every year, we give out free pumpkins to those who RSVP. To receive your pumpkin, RSVP here before October 13, and you can pick yours up from our office anytime between October 21-23. This is just our way of saying thanks for supporting our business and to hopefully help you have a better Halloween. “To help our clients, we build safeguards into the contract to make sure we’re setting up our sellers for...
The Power of the Renovation Loan
July 18, 2019 19:48 VideoThe rehab loan is an amazing product because it can help you to purchase a home with a minimal down payment and it finances the construction aspect of your renovation projects. With this loan, you don’t need to finance the purchase and the renovation separately. With that in mind, today I brought in Matt Mieras from CMG Financial to talk about the different loan products that are currently available in the market. There are two common types of renovation loan programs: conventional renov...
An Invitation and an Announcement for You
July 03, 2019 19:27 VideoI have a couple of really exciting announcements to make today. First, I wanted to invite you to our annual customer appreciation event at Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park as the Charleston Riverdogs take on the West Virginia Power on August 21 at 7:05 p.m. This is a massive fundraiser for us and we’ve been able to raise a lot of money in the past through inviting all of our friends and clients to the game. For every person who RSVPs through us, we’ll not only give you a free ticket to the game, ...
What Impact Are Interest Rates Having on Our Market?
June 14, 2019 17:57 VideoToday I’m joined by Matt Mieras from CMG Financial to talk a little bit about some recent changes in interest rates that are impacting the real estate market. In November, we hit an eight-year high for interest rates, but over the course of the last six months, they have dropped to two-year lows. Last November, the average rate was around 5.25%, but it has since dropped to between 3.75% and 4%. Every 1% decrease in interest rates equals a 10% increase in buying power, so this drop is grea...
Are Solar Panels a Wise Investment?
May 28, 2019 16:41 VideoSolar panels have become a hot-button issue for homeowners in the real estate world. Are they a good investment? Will they add value to your home when the time comes to sell it? Today I’m joined by Matt Mieras of CMG Financial to answer these questions from a lender’s perspective. First, there are two main types of financing you see in our market: FHA financing and conventional financing. Additionally, there are two types of solar panel purchase agreements: You either buy them outright o...
A Quick Update on the Charleston Market
May 10, 2019 18:05 VideoAs our market continues to grow, you’ll see new hotels, restaurants, and apartment buildings all over. The 2019 residential real estate market is looking at similar growth. There are likely to be close to 18,000 transactions again this year, and the median sale price will probably end up being around $280,000. Year to date, the number of transactions in our market is down about 5% due to limited inventory, but the median sale price is up 4.8% at the same time. Home values are increasing, ...
Your April 2019 Real Estate Market Update
April 23, 2019 20:28 VideoBefore we begin today’s market update, mark your calendar! Our annual client appreciation event is coming up on August 21, and you’re invited. At this event, we’ll also be fundraising for the Burned Children’s Fund at MUSC. Now, onto the latest news in our market. 2019 looks like it will be an excellent year, but not quite as good as 2017 and 2018. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing—stabilization in the market gives us long-term consistent growth instead of massive ups and downs. We may ...
Veteran Lending Privileges You Can Take Advantage Of
April 05, 2019 15:10 VideoIf you’re a veteran of the Armed Forces who’s thinking of buying a home, there are many special lending privileges you can take advantage of. Primarily, VA loans offer 100% financing, no required mortgage insurance, and the lowest interest rates on the market. Ultimately, this means you’ll pay as little as possible for your monthly mortgage payment. You can also use seller-paid closing costs to break your lease months in advance if you need to. If you have a debt you need to pay off in o...
What’s Happening Now in Charleston?
March 25, 2019 16:28 VideoWe at the Friedman Team care about keeping you in the loop, so we’ve got a few important updates to share with you today. First, Pet Fest is just around the corner, and we hope to see you there. This great event will take place at Palmetto Island County Park on Saturday, March 30, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pet lovers of all kinds are sure to enjoy this incredible fundraising opportunity. We would also like to let you know about an upcoming charity golf tournament at Wild Dunes on April 11. ...
Is Affordability a Concern? These Great Loan Products Could Be Perfect for You
March 11, 2019 15:24 VideoWe’ve had a lot of buyers ask us lately about nontraditional loan programs. Many of these buyers were interested in programs that would allow them to submit a lower-than-average down payment and, thankfully, there are plenty of options like this out there. State Housing, for example, has a new conventional loan product that allows first-time and move-up buyers to put either 3% or 5% down. Traditional State Housing also offers $6,000 in down payment assistance for those who need some extra ...
We’ve Got Good News to Share About the State of Interest Rates
February 21, 2019 17:55 VideoNow that interest rates have hit an eight-year high, many are wondering what this means for the market. One thing it’s important to realize is that the recent hikes were not only anticipated, they also came as a result of the improvements to our economy that have taken place since rates first dropped to the historic lows we observed in the recent past. It’s also worth noting that, but despite this general upward trend, rates have decreased to a 12-month low within the past 45 days. This m...
Get Free Chocolate for That Special Someone This Valentine’s Day
February 04, 2019 17:07 VideoA lot of people have been asking what the market was like this January, so now that the month is over, I’ll give you a quick update on how we did.We finished out January with 18% fewer home sales than we did in January 2018. Our team was shocked to hear that, given that our team’s activity was up 90%.Our days on market stayed consistent; homes sold just as fast this year as they did last year at this time, which took an average of seven days to sell.Overall, the market has been behaving a b...
What the Government Shutdown Means for You
January 24, 2019 15:57 VideoIf you’ve been worried about the government shutdown affecting real estate, we have some good news for you today. Matt Mieras of CMG Financial talked with us about what the shutdown really means for buyers and sellers. Government shutdowns often raise concern among homebuyers about their ability to secure a mortgage. Many people who have already gone under contract don’t know if they’ll be able to close. Fortunately, we haven’t had issues like this with the latest shutdown. A lot of loan p...
Looking Back on the 2018 Real Estate Market
December 21, 2018 18:41 VideoAs we come closer to the end of the year, we’d like to wish you all a happy holiday season. Thank you so much for all of your support throughout the year; we’ve grown by 50% in our number of units sold in 2018! Before we enter the new year, we’d like to do a quick recap of what we saw in our market throughout 2018. The first half of the year was extremely strong and on track to exceed the units sold in 2017’s market. However, the second half slowed down a bit, meaning we’ll end up with ab...
Reserve Your Free Pie Today
November 13, 2018 16:44 VideoIt’s the season for being thankful and this year we couldn’t be more thankful for you. It’s your referrals and your continued support of our team that allows us to help families year after year. This year we want to pay you back in some small way by giving you a free pie! We would love to have you come out, visit us, and pick up a pie on Monday, November 19 and Tuesday, November 20. With no strings attached and no cost to you, we just want to say thanks. RSVP to reserve your pie here. “”
The Great Pumpkin Giveaway
September 24, 2018 15:22 VideoToday’s message will be twofold. First, we would like to remind you of our upcoming second annual pumpkin giveaway, and second, we’d like to encourage you to help support Hurricane Florence relief efforts. In the wake of the recent tropical storm, we could all use a bit of levity—so let’s begin with the lighter of these two subjects: Our pumpkin giveaway. This event will take place on Saturday, October 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Riverfront Park in Mount Pleasant, and we hope to see you t...
How Has Our Market Been Doing?
August 30, 2018 18:39 VideoToday I want to cover two topics: First, a recap of a special event we recently participated in, and second, an update on the market. We just wrapped up our fifth annual community appreciation event and fundraiser for the MUSC Burned Children’s Fund, and it was a blast. A ton of people came out to support the cause, and we met our goal of personally donating $5,000 to the fundraiser, and we raised a total of $22,000 for the 22nd anniversary of the MUSC Burned Children’s Fund and for Camp “...