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CL-100 from the Sellers’ Point of View

CL-100 from the Sellers’ Point of View Termites love our wet, sandy soil, but no one wants termites in their home or to buy a home with termites!  Termites, wood destroying organisms and wood destroying fungi can cause a lot of damage to your home. Oftentimes, this damage that cannot be seen. This is why […]

Posted in: Thursday Tidbits, Thursday Tidbits 2022 Tagged: cl-100 report, termites, termites in murrells inlet, termites in myrtle beach, termites in surfside beach, wood infestation report

3 Seller Stress Factors Once Under Contract

3 Seller Stress Factors Once Under Contract Today is all about the three biggest seller stress factors once under contract on their home and how to ease the stress.  I won’t lie…selling a home is stressful!! A few episodes back, I talked about things that could stress you out when your home is listed for […]

Posted in: Thursday Tidbits, Thursday Tidbits 2022 Tagged: selling a home

Closing Process from the Sellers’ Point of View

Closing Process from the Sellers’ Point of View Once the offer is signed by everyone, the ball starts rolling. Today, I am going to give you an overview of the closing process from the sellers’ point of view. Buyer Financing & Inspections Assuming the buyer is financing the purchase, the buyer will formally apply for […]

Posted in: Thursday Tidbits, Thursday Tidbits 2022 Tagged: closing process, sellers closing process

Earnest Money

Understanding the Contract: Earnest Money Earnest money is the buyers’ good faith deposit when purchasing a home and there are specific terms that relate to it. Important Dates and Terms Section 5 of the South Carolina Agreement to Buy and Sell outlines the earnest money for the transaction. When you write an offer, you will […]

Posted in: Thursday Tidbits, Thursday Tidbits 2022 Tagged: earnest money

Due Diligence from the Sellers’ Perspective

Due Diligence from the Sellers’ Perspective Major changes came to the South Carolina purchase contracts on June 13, 2022. While due diligence has always been an option, it is now the only option. I will be giving an overview and some tips on how to navigate due diligence from the sellers’ perspective.  What Due Diligence? […]

Posted in: Thursday Tidbits, Thursday Tidbits 2022 Tagged: due diligence, due diligence in south carolina

Receiving, Reviewing and Accepting an Offer

Receiving, Reviewing and Accepting an Offer on Your Home Your house is on the market and you receive an offer. YAY!!! But what happens now?? Today I am going to talk about receiving, reviewing and accepting an offer on your home. Receiving Offers You may receive one or more offers on your home. Each offer […]

Posted in: Thursday Tidbits, Thursday Tidbits 2022 Tagged: accepting an offer, home sellers, receiving an offer, reviewing an offer, selling a home

Due Diligence from the Buyers’ Perspective

Due Diligence from the Buyers’ Perspective Major changes came to the South Carolina purchase contracts on June 13, 2022. While due diligence has always been an option, it is now the only option. I will be giving an overview and some tips on how to navigate due diligence from the buyers’ perspective. What Due Diligence? […]

Posted in: Thursday Tidbits, Thursday Tidbits 2022 Tagged: due diligence, due diligence in south carolina

Steps to Take When a Hurricane Damages Your Home

Steps to Take When a Hurricane Damages Your Homes The last thing anyone wants to deal with is damage from a hurricane. To help you through the process of getting whole again, here are five steps to take when a hurricane damages your home. Keep a Hard Copy of Your Insurance Policy First, keep a […]

Posted in: Hurricane Season, Thursday Tidbits, Thursday Tidbits 2022 Tagged: hurricane, hurricane season, hurricane tips

Buying and Selling During Hurricane Season

Buying and Selling During Hurricane Season People buy and sell properties all the time during hurricane season. However, there are a few things you need to consider specific to buying and selling during hurricane season. Buying During Hurricane Season During hurricane season, you need to consider a few things when buying a home. Get your […]

Posted in: Buyers, Hurricane Season, Sellers, Thursday Tidbits, Thursday Tidbits 2022

Hurricane Evacuation Tips

Hurricane Evacuation Tips Deciding to stay or go when a hurricane is approaching our area is an intense and stressful time. Because the path of the hurricane can change, decisions have to be made at the last minute. This is why having a plan is important. Here are some hurricane evacuation tips to help you […]

Posted in: Hurricane Season, Thursday Tidbits, Thursday Tidbits 2022

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Kathy Rukat Smith with Palmetto Coastal Homes serves all the areas of the Grand Strand.

  • North Myrtle Beach
  • Myrtle Beach
  • Surfside Beach
  • Garden City Beach
  • Murrells Inlet
  • Litchfield Beach
  • Pawleys Island
  • Carolina Forest
  • Conway

 

Kathy Rukat Smith is a resident of Murrells Inlet and loves everything living at the beach has to offer. She has been selling real estate since 2004.

Kathy uses her local real estate knowledge, technical skills, local connections and strong internet presence to exceed your exceptions and help you succeed in the fast-paced Myrtle Beach real estate market.

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4214 Mayfair Street, Suite F, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

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