JL's Columbia SC Real Estate Blog: April 2010

 There are simply times when being a Realtor, our any other form of sales person for that matter, will require you to use the "N" word. As dreaded as it may be and I have seen many people who just can't say it to save their lives, you need to learn the proper use of the word NO.

 It can be one of the most difficult aspects of this business to learn,but knowing the right time and place to use that little two letter word can save a lot of hassle and heartache. No one likes to take a pass on a new listing, that means you have no chance of selling it and no chance of receiving sign calls as a result of said listing. But if the seller is completely unreasonable and you just know that things will not turn out well, then with all due respect why put yourself through the headache of fighting a battle you were going to lose from the very start.

 If a buyer is not willing to take the proper steps to make a purchase, then all you're really doing is offering a free tour. I request that all buyers speak with a lender prior to showing them homes for sale in the area. They need to know where they stand, what their price range is, and if they can even buy a home. This is good for them and myself as well. There is no more need to waste their time than it is to waste mine, and a lender can sum things up for us pretty quick.

 Frankly, some of the best decisions I have made since entering this business is saying no in certain situations. Buyers and sellers that I have passed on to another agent or passed up altogether. Like it or not, this is a business and you have to treat it like one. How many businesses do you know that want to fail at turning a profit because they took on too many bad investments?

Homes for Sale in Rockbridge Village - Columbia, SC Homes for Sale

 Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of traffic on Trenholm Road, a main road through Forest Acres, you will find the wonderful new community of Rockbridge Village. Rockbridge Village is located just off of Rockbridge Road just next to the well known Rockbridge Country Club.

 Rockbridge Village offers an excited opportunity for home buyers to purchase a brand new home in Forest Acres. This beautiful community is one of the first new home communities within Forest Acres in many years. These wonderful homes will be built by Sovereign Homes, a high quality local builder, and will be their carriage home line that is currently being built in Lakeport in Chapin.

 The lovely homes in Rockbridge Village will feature granite countertops, hardwood floors, wonderful open floor plans, heavy mouldings, formal dinning, master down in most plans, all brick exterior, custom cabinets, and much more.

 With curiosity already mounting for Rockbridge Village, which has yet to have a grand opening, there is little doubt that this beautiful community will be a huge success. Lots are currently available, and it's never too soon to get in and pick your spot before all the best home sites are taken, as some have already sold.

 Rockbridge Village will start in the high $300's. So if you are looking for a home in the Forest Acres area, then you should certainly take a look at Rockbridge Village.