THE HOME BUYER'S COURSE
Here's What You Need to Know About Buying a Home in
Charleston, South Carolina
Homebuyer's Course
NAR HAS SETTLED
You Need An Expert
Buyer's Compensation
Choosing the Right Lender
Making an Offer and Negotiations
Your Offer Is Accepted
Inspections Are Complete
The Final Steps
Erin Brockovich Buyer Compensation
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### National Market Update #1: The Latest Housing Forecast
Happy New Year! As we step into 2025, the housing market brings exciting opportunities for both buyers and sellers. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), existing-home sales are projected to increase by 9% this year, fueled by stabilizing mortgage rates and a strong job market. This optimistic outlook is great news if you're planning to buy or sell.
NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun highlights that employment growth and mortgage rates will be key drivers in this year’s housing market. With more buyers entering the market, sellers will find favorable conditions to list their homes, helping to boost inventory supply. Additionally, home prices are expected to appreciate by 2% nationally, providing a balanced market that benefits both buyers and sellers.For buyers, stabilizing rates around 6% make homeownership more attainable, while sellers can capitalize on their long-term investments. Whether you're aiming to build equity as a buyer or maximize gains as a seller, the 2025 housing forecast points to a promising year ahead.Local market trends may vary, but with the right guidance, navigating these conditions becomes much easier.
At Janice Harper Properties, powered by eXp Realty, our team is dedicated to providing up-to-date insights on local inventory, prices, and trends. We help clients make confident, informed decisions in this dynamic market.If you’re considering buying or selling, now is the time to connect with an experienced agent who can guide you every step of the way. Call or text Janice Harper Properties today to explore your options and experience where luxury meets coastal charm. Let’s make 2025 your year to achieve your real estate goals!
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WELCOME TO THE VIRTUAL Home Buyer SEMINAR
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If you're either thinking about purchasing a new home or already made the decision to purchase a house, but you still have questions or concerns regarding the process, price or anything else - let me tell you:
You're in the right place.
This free home buyer seminar is giving you the exact step by step blueprint on everything you need so you can get clarity on everything A-Z and guide to you make the best decision in purchasing your new home.
You will learn about timelines and timing, inspections, loan pre-approvals, negotiations, and so much more.
Take a look around and let us know how we can help you.
Janice Harper| Realtor & Broker Associate
Janice Harper Properties
Brokered by eXp Realty
License # 44543
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Enjoy the latest & most up-to-date marketing & sales tactics to help you purchase a NEW home.
Thinking About Buying?
Are you thinking about buying a home but you don't know where to start?
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What to Expect When Buying a Home
Purchasing a home is most likely going to be one of the largest investments you will make in your lifetime.
We have helped hundreds of clients in the past and we can help you too
My team and I are free! The seller pays for our fees and they have an agent who has their best interest at heart. We are here to have yours
Home Buying Process -
First Step
The first step when looking to buy a home is getting qualified for a loan.
Before doing anything else you need to know what you can afford by getting qualified for a loan
Don’t go house hunting before going mortgage shopping
Pre-Approval vs
Pre-Qualification
Why you need an approval rather than just a pre-qualification.
Pre-Qualification is not a true approval but the initial step in a home loan process where you discuss your financial situation with a loan officer - nothing is verified
Pre- Approval is where the buyer provides the lender with the necessary documents to tell them what they are approved for, which loan option is the best for them and what the interest rate will be
10 Must Not’s When Buying a Home
Once you find your dream home, we need to make sure you get to move into it.
Don’t change jobs; becoming self employed or quit current job
Don’t buy a vehicles
Don’t use any charged cards or let your accounts fall behind
Don’t spend money you saved for closing
Don’t omit any debt or liabilities from your loan application
What are the Pros and Cons of Purchasing a Home?
Whether you’ve never owned a home before or it’s been a while since you’ve purchased, let's talk about the pros and cons.
Pro: Your wealth can increase as you build equity in your home through 2023 averaging about 3%
Con: Maintenance costs; work and money to keep a home in good condition
How Much Money Do I Need To Purchase a New Home?
Most people are afraid that it will cost them thousands and thousands of dollars to purchase a home in Brentwood.
There are various loans and grants to qualify to purchase a home
3 Tips To Get Your Offer Accepted
Are you competing with other buyers on your dream home or do you want to make sure you’ve got the best chance of getting your offer accepted?
Make sure you offered a competitive price on a home
Put down a larger earnest money deposit
Let the seller know that you have not written offers on any other properties
Offer Has Been Accepted, What’s Next?
Once your offer has been accepted, it's time to open up escrow.
It's time to get inspections done on the home, review disclosures, secure the loan, and get the appraisal done
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MEET JANICE HARPER
Here's your team that will help you throughout the
entire selling & buying process
JANICE HARPER | Realtor
& Broker ASSOCIATE
LICENSE # 44543
Meet Janice Harper| Realtor & Broker
Lic # 44543
Meet Janice Harper
Hi, I’m Janice Harper, a Broker Associate and Realtor with over 18 years of experience specializing in luxury homes, second homes, and beachfront properties in Charleston, SC. As a top 10% Realtor and Luxury Agent, I bring unparalleled expertise to one of the country’s most competitive real estate markets.
What sets me apart is my deep knowledge of Charleston’s luxury market and my commitment to innovative digital marketing. In today’s real estate landscape, maximum exposure is essential for selling your home. My listings consistently reach over 18,000 views on Facebook and Instagram, thanks to targeted social media ads, professional photography, and cutting-edge digital strategies. This ensures your property stands out and attracts buyers locally and globally.
Beyond marketing, my clients value my exceptional negotiation skills, clear communication, and dedication to delivering results. Whether you're buying or selling, I provide a personalized approach to help you navigate Charleston's real estate market with confidence and ease.
I’ve earned the title of Luxury Agent for the past 12 years and consistently rank in the top 10% of Realtors in Charleston. My background in education and medical sales sharpened my negotiation skills and taught me to be a strong advocate for my clients.
Outside of work, I enjoy exploring Charleston with my dog, Sullivan, and spending time with my family, including my grandkids, Jack and Ella.
If you're ready to buy or sell a luxury home in Charleston, reach out today. I’d love to help you achieve your real estate dreams!
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I highly recommend Janice Harper who listed and sold our Mt. Pleasant home in one week for full listing price. The strong EXP marketing plan used by Janice, with impressive targeted digital marketing, combined with her excellent negotiation and communication skills produced immediate results. Janice’s incredible work ethic and commitment comes from a place of caring. I feel thankful and privileged to have had Janice Harper list and sell our Mt. Pleasant home. L
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Sold a Single Family home in
Mount pleasant, SC.
Local knowledge,Process, expertise,Responsiveness,
Negotiation skills. My wife and I entrusted Janice with the sale of our Charleston home. Janice was strategic, analytic and also personable in her approach. Our home sold in 1 day which is a testament to her expertise and sound advice. We couldn’t be more pleased with our experience.
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"We Followed Her Advice And We Got The House For The Price We Wanted."
Highly likely to recommend|5.0
Single Family home in Charleston, SC.
Local knowledge,Process, expertise,Responsiveness,
Negotiation skills. We were really happy working with Janice and would absolutely do so again. She showed us properties all over the Charleston area and kept us informed of new listings as they came up. We took a long time to make up our minds and Janice was terrific throughout the process. She was particularly attentive to details once the deal had been struck and helped through the closing and afterward. We would not hesitate to recommend her and in fact sent some relatives to her as they begin a Charleston-area home search.
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