Posts by Robin Dunlap

Limited Office Hours Due to COVID-19

Due to the COVID-19 Virus we will be having limited office hours for the next few days. We will be working and are still able to assist with all of your home buying and selling needs. Please call 864-646-9300 to speak to the agent on call. Thank you all for your understanding.
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Tips for Maximum Curb Appeal

Check out this great article from Old Republic Home Protection. It is definitely worth the read.   You can steam clean the carpet, rearrange the furniture, and create a warm and inviting space inside the home—but don’t forget about the outside! First impressions and curb appeal matter a great deal when selling a home, and a properly staged exterior will set the tone for the rest of the showing. The following tips will help you and your clients create an appealing exterior—so prospective buyers can’t wait to see how beautiful the home is on the inside! Roof Cleaning and Repair:
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7 Short and Sweet Waterfall Hikes in South Carolina – By the Blue Wall You’ll (water)fall for these fun excursions!

If you are new to the upstate or if you have lived here forever, check out this article below from Lake Hartwell Country about some of our beautiful waterfall hikes that you can enjoy. Best yet they are right in our own backyard.
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The Best Things To Do Near Clemson – From “Lake Hartwell Country”

Clemson students, alumni, and die-hard fans agree, this university is beautiful. It’s also in a beautiful place; the upstate of South Carolina. The area surrounding Clemson is filled with undiscovered gems that will leave you saying “Wow… I had no idea this was here!” We have a list of some of the best things to do near Clemson. Whether you’re in Clemson for the weekend to see a game, or for the next four years of your life, these are a few of the best things to do near Tiger Town! Take a Hike Clemson is “where the Blue Ridge
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Tips for First-Time Home Buyers (by Rachel Cruze)

Being a first-time home buyer is exciting! But I know it can also feel overwhelming—especially when you see homes being purchased at a median of $250,000 and available homes flying off the market in just three weeks.1 With real estate trends like those, you might be tempted to make an impulsive purchase that could hurt your financial goals and keep you paying a mortgage well into retirement. No one wants that! Trust me, you guys, it’s worth doing this the right way. And that means buying a home that you love and doesn’t hurt your future money goals. You may be thinking, Yeah, that would be great, Rachel. But
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Historic District Put History on Every Street of One Upstate Town

One Upstate town is situated completely within a National Historical District, so history—literally speaking—can be found on each one of its streets. Located in the northwest corner of the Upstate, the Pendleton Historic District covers an area of over 6,300 acres and includes the entire town of Pendleton, its immediate surroundings and a large tract of land that stretches west towards Lake Hartwell. One of the largest historical districts in the nation, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970. In all, the Pendleton Historical District includes more than a dozen historic sites, and over 50 buildings of eighteenth-
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7 SMART HOME UPGRADES THAT WILL BRING ON THE BUYERS

Selling a house? While a killer view, a great layout or a star school district are all terrific assets, pros know that there are simple improvements that can help any home sell faster and for a higher price. Here are seven smart home upgrades that will have buyers stampeding to your front door. Bonus: If you’re handy, you can do some of these home upgrades yourself. CHANGE UP COLOR Most sellers think “bright white throughout,” but you might be missing an opportunity to be more emotionally evocative… and get a higher sale price. According to Consumer Reports, sellers can earn a premium of over
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Top 10 Trending Paint Colors of 2018

  New year, new you! Or something like that, right? The start of a new year can sometimes bring out the itch to try something new. What better way to kickstart this new season than with the hottest colors of the year on your walls! According to Houzz.com, these colors are the key to giving your home that 2018 facelift. While this array of colors and hues has much diversity, all are able to be decorated with ease. Hopefully one will catch your eye and make its way onto the walls of your home!   1) Oceanside by Sherwin Williams
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Celebrating with cheer because what a year!

  The words “thank you” are not enough to convey our gratitude for how much blessing the Dunlap Team has received this past year. We are so thankful for each and every person that we have come into contact with and are beyond appreciative for the business that we get to do with the greatest people!     2017 has been very good to us and we have you all to thank for it! We hope to continue to work with you all as we go forward into a new year. Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and wishing you a
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