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5 tips to secure your dream home in a low inventory market

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Outdoor patio with fireplace at a home at The Reserve at Lake Keowee.

This outdoor space at Lisa Vogel’s new listing at The Reserve at Lake Keowee has us wanting to pack up our bags and move right in.

Photo by House Exposures

Inventory may be low, but these five tips courtesy of the Realtors at Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty can help you find your dream home:

  1. Work with the right agent: A well-connected + experienced agent can help you find off-market opportunities, coming-soon listings, negotiate the best deal for you, and help you finance with the right lending partner.
  2. Know when to be competitive, and when not to overpay: There’s a difference.
  3. Explore buying dirt: Land or new builds are a great way to buy in the Upstate right now.
  4. Be flexible: A willingness to compromise and be flexible is key in a low inventory market.
  5. Expand your search area: Your heart may be set on one area, but there are so many fantastic places to live in GVL.*

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