Through most of 2009, sales of condos in the Mount Pleasant real estate market were down significantly.  However, the 4th quarter of the year produced 97 condo sales, which is the highest number of sales since the 3rd quarter of 2008.  It’s a little early to suggest that this signifies a major shift in the market, but it is a flicker of hope for sellers that have been trying to sell their condos.  There is still a long way to go before we see a “balanced” market, but there are finally some signs of life for the condo market in Mt. Pleasant.

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While certain price ranges of the Mount Pleasant housing market (below $500,000) seem poised to stabilize in 2010, the scenario for vacant lot sales is much different.  This segment of the Mount Pleasant real estate market has been hit very hard in recent years. After peaking in 2005 with 501 lot sales, there were only 75 lots sold in 2009.

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The 2009 Mount Pleasant real estate market continued to be a challenge for sellers and it represented value opportunities for buyers.  We are clearly still in a buyer’s market as there is much more inventory than the demand currently supports.  More on that later.  First, let’s review some of the numbers for 2009:

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With all of the choices that buyers have in today’s Mt. Pleasant real estate market, it is imperative for sellers to create a good first impression by having the exterior of the home in impeccable condition.  Over the years, I have seen buyers refuse to follow through with an appointment to see a home after they drove up and saw the poor condition of the exterior. This is not a good recipe for success in any market, particularly this one!

Below are 10 tips that can help Mt. Pleasant sellers boost the curb appeal of their home:

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With the recent record high numbers of short sales and foreclosure sales, many Mt. Pleasant homeowners are concerned about the impact these distressed sales are having on their home’s market value.  This is a very legitimate concern, particularly for homeowners that currently have their homes on the market and for those that may be considering selling their home in the near future.

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