Nanci Buczynski
Nanci Buczynski
(843) 298-1469
Your Realtor for Hilton Head Island and Bluffton
The Hilton Head Island
Real Estate Expert






GUIDE TO HILTON HEAD REAL ESTATE

Hilton Head 101

Contents
The resource web sites used in this Course are available on the internet. I have compiled them for use as a study guide.
Outlines, Worksheets, and quizzes are incorporated throughout.
Acknowledgements
Many thanks to:
My husband for his continued support and encouragement
Bill Baldwin, Broker in Charge, Dunes Marketing Group for his positive approach
Carolyn Butterfield for her dedication and insight.
Ed Kozemchak for coaching me
My clients, Chris & Maureen Bowick, Gary & Cindy Reedy, and
Joe & Sandy Quinn, who proved the premise of this course that:
A positive attitude, setting Goals, gathering and investigating pertinent information, consulting with experts, taking responsibility
for decisions, recognizing “The Property”, and grabbing the opportunity will produce the ideal property.


Forward
In a world were cooking shows, the weather channel, and HGTV, are some of the most popular shows on television and 11 year olds quote from “House Hunters” is it any wonder that we think we can buy a home on the internet. Statistics show that 78% of customers currently planning to purchase property use the internet as their main source of information. Shopping 24/7 fits into a hectic schedule and significantly reduces the amount of time needed to actually personally inspect the property.
Hilton Head 101 will show through video, interactive maps, and links to web sites, all of the areas on the Island and in the near by Bluffton area. You will learn the History and the future plans for our Town.

You’ll be able to see the plantations and discover which locations have the best potential for your property search. You will have the
Names and phone numbers for Attorneys, Mortgage Lenders, Home
Inspection Companies and the “experts” you’ll need.

There has been so much press about investing in real estate. We will explore the ‘Rent vs. Own” as well as the 1031 tax deferred exchange and look at the tax benefits and well as the real costs of ownership. We will incorporate the ways to use Statistics, (CMA) comparative market analysis, and trends to make a buying decision. You will learn about all of the documents used in the real estate sales transaction and a obtain check list for the after settlement process.

Upon successful completion of Hilton Head 101, you will be prepared to purchase property and I will be please to have you as an informed client.



I am looking forward to working with you and encourage you to ask questions.[Help] Knowledge and imagination are the tools to success when they are put to use. If you would like the power point presentation e-mail me and I will send it to you.

Contact me: Nanci Buczynski, Nanci@MizNanci.com


Chapter 1 Think before you act.

Chapter 2 Do your Homework.

Chapter 3 Learn from experts

Chapter 4 Take Responsibility

Chapter 5 Perform “due diligence”

Chapter 6 Make the decision

Chapter 7 Grab the opportunity!








Chapter 1, Think before you act

Have you ever questioned "why did I do that?"
Maybe you didn't think first. There are 5 P's
to remember,
Prior Planning Prevents Poor Performance
Before deciding that Hilton Head is your
destination of choice, learn more about the History of the Island.

www.ci.hilton-head-island.sc.us


Quiz #1 PLANTATIONS

What is a Plantation?
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Can you name the Plantations on Hilton Head Island?
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What does “off plantation” mean?
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What is a Regime Fee?
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What are Association fees?
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Can you rent a home or condo in any plantation?
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What is the difference between a villa and a condo?
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Which Plantation is the best?
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How many Golf Courses are on the Island Hilton Head?
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How can I see all of the Plantations without visiting?
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How did you do? Time to
Chapter 2, Do Your Homework
Answers: Plantations are planned gated communities with covenants. Communities on the Island not in a Plantation are referred to as "off-plantation There are 11 Plantations, Sea Pines, Shipyard, Wexford, Long Cove, Palmetto Dunes, Port Royal, Palmetto Hall, Indigo Run, Spanish Wells, Hilton Head Plantation, and Windmill Harbour.
3 Plantations allow short term rentals, Sea Pines, Shipyard, and Palmetto Dunes.
Regime fees are condo maintenance fees while Association fees are charged for the working budget of Plantations. We normally call all condominiums, "villas"
Every Plantation has so much to offer. The one you love will be the best for you.
Answers to your Plantation Questions and much more can be found at this site.
<real reasource book>
You can get a very good idea of what each Plantation is like by watching videos....
Time to sit back and enjoy......
Are you ready for some VIDEOS?
Sea Pines
www.dvls.tv
Shipyard
www.dvls.tv
Wexford
www.dvls.tv
Long Cove
www.dvls.tv
Palmetto Dunes/ Shelter Cove
www.dvls.tv
Port Royal
www.dvls.tv
Palmetto Hall
www.dvls.tv

IndigoRun
www.dvls.tv

Hilton Head Plantation
www.dvls.tv
Windmill Harbour
www.dvls.tv
Take notes and choose the Plantations that appeal
to you. If you can rate them 1,2,3, that would help.
Now that you have experienced the beauty and amenities of each Plantation, it is time to learn about the people who contribute to our
Lifestyle.

It really is all about the people who live here.

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Why do you want to own property on Hilton Head?
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Learn from the Experts

The following are links to various lenders
both national and local. You should "shop" and get at least 2 lenders to give you loan quotes.

Wachovia www.wachovia.com
Bank of America www.bankofamerica.com
Carolina First www.carolinafirst.com
Fed First www.fedfirstmortgage.com
Mortgage Network E-mail: mnisc@aol.com SeasideMortgage www.hiltonheadmortgages.com
SC Bank and Trust www.scbandt.com
Washington Mutual Home Loans www.wamuloans.com
How Much can I afford? www.hiltonheadmls.com
I recommend that you get Pre-approval for your loan before we start looking for 2 reasons. You know your price point and you have the upper hand in making an offer with pre approved financing.
All closings in South Carolina require that you use an Attorney.Unless you havesuccessfully used
an Attorney here before, I suggest you talk to at least 2 Attorneys before you decide.