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Buying Your Home
A Personal Message
From Jim W Mills
When you are evaluating the
purchase of a new home for your
family, you have a lot of questions
to be answered prior to making a
wise and well informed
decision.
Determining the Fair Market
Value and the amount of equity
present in your current home is a
crucial part of this process.
Having sold homes in the
Charleston area for the last few
years, I am very knowledgeable
about marketing your home and
getting the top dollar with the
least amount of problems in the
quickest amount of time!
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MARK
WEEKS
Weeks,
Foti,
Irvine
@amp;
Donaldson,
LLC
LLC
8086-B
Rivers
Avenue
N.
Charleston
,
SC
29406
843-553-9800
(Office)
800-553-7449
(Office
Toll
Free)
843-553-7449
(Fax)
www.weekslawfirm.net
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AUBREY
J.
WOODDY,
JR.
THE
WOODDY
LAW
FIRM
597
Old
Mount
Holly
Road
Goose
Creek,
SC
29445
843-553-6799
(Office)
843-553-9398
(Office)
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JOHN
G.
“JAY”
BROWN
II
BUIST,
BYARS,
PEARCE
&
TAYLOR
LLC
2680
Elms
Plantation
Blvd
,
Bldg
100
North
Charleston
,
SC
29406
843-284-4500
(Office)
843-284-4502
(Fax)
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SANDRA
SUMNER-WRIGHT
SANDRA
SUMNER-WRIGHT
PA
107
Greenland
Drive
Goose
Creek
,
SC
29445
843-572-2021
(Office)
843-797-0674
(Fax)
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Driver's
License
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Driver’s
License
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residents
to
South
Carolina
may
use
a
valid
out-of-state
license
for
90
days
(military
personnel
may
operate
on
their
home
state
license
as
long
as
it
is
valid).
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To
obtain
a
South
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driver’s
license,
you
must
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a
vision
test,
present
your
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security
number
and
current
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(if
you
have
out
of
state
insurance,
call
to
make
sure
they
are
bonded
in
South
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obtaining
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license
for
the
first
time
will
need
their
birth
certificate
and
SS#
and
take
a
road,
written
and
vision
test.
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You
should
apply
at
the
State
Division
of
Motor
Vehicle.
For
more
information,
call
800-442-1368.
LOCAL
DRIVERS
LICENSE
OFFICES
Berkeley
County
135
Wimberly
Drive
,
Ladson
843-572-7854
438
N
Hwy
52,
Moncks
Corner
843-761-5385
Charleston
County
3790
Leeds
Ave,
N.
Charleston
843-740-6168
180
Lockwood
Blvd
,
Charleston
843-727-6477
1189
Iron
Bridge
Rd
,
Mt.
Pleasant
843-884-9760
Dorchester
County
5315
East
Jim
Bilton,
St.
George
843-563-6160
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Arrange
for
Insurance
Coverage
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JENNIFER
SCARBERRY
GOLDSMITH
THEODORE
AGENCY
204
North
Gum
Street,
PO
Box
1539
Summerville,
SC
29484
843-871-3950
(Office)
843-821-1609
(Fax)
JScarberry@goldsmiththeodore.com
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PAT
POWERS
ALLSTATE
105
K
Thomason
Blvd
Goose
Creek
,
SC
29445
843-863-9205
(Office)
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AMANDA
DALTON
STATE
FARM
PEGGY
PINNELL
INSURANCE
AGENCY
313
N.
Hwy
52
Moncks
Corner,
SC
29461
843-761-8160
(Office)
843-761-7348
(Fax)
Amanda.dalton.ia4a@statefarm.com
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CHERI
NELSON
FARM
BUREAU
597
Old
Mt.
Holly
Road,
Suite
300
Goose
Creek
,
SC
29445
843-824-8000
(Office)
843-764-3556
(Fax)
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DEBBIE
MCMILLAN
NATIONWIDE
INSURANCE
MIKE
BAXTER
AGENCY
105
Lumber
Lane
Goose
Creek
,
SC
29445
843-797-0505
(Office)
843-797-5850
(Fax)
mcmilld5@nationwide.com
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Utilities
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ELECTRICITY
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GAS
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South
Carolina
Electric
&
Gas
(SCE&G)
843-554-7234
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South
Carolina
Electric
&
Gas
(SCE&G)
843-554-7234
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Berkeley
County
Electric
Cooperative
843-572-5454
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Santee
Cooper
843-761-4060
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WATER
/
WASTE
WATER
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Commissioners
of
Public
Works
(CPW)
Charleston
843-727-6800
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Berkley
County
Water
&
Sanitation
843-572-4400
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City
of
Goose
Creek
843-824-2200
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North
Charleston
Sewer
District
843-764-3072
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Commissioners
of
Public
Works
Summerville
843-871-0810
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Dorchester
County
Water
843-832-0070
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Mt.
Pleasant
Waterworks
843-884-9626
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Arrange
for
a
Home
Inspection
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MARK
PAVLECH
AARDVARK
INSPECTIONS,
INC.
4764-A
Rivers
Avenue
North
Charleston
,
SC
29405
843-746-9200
(Office)
843-746-9222
(Fax)
www.pinkaardvark.net
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ALAN
J.P.
MILES
CENTURION
HOME
INSPECTION
P.O.
Box
667
Goose
Creek
,
SC
29445
843-709-5932
(Mobile)
843-553-1486
(Fax)
www.centurionhomeinspection.com
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MICHAEL
CEASE
HOME
BUYERS
INSPECTIONS
SERVICES
843-747-0900
(Office)
843-906-9999
(Mobile)
843-747-0934
(Fax)
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LARRY
DAVID
D
&
I
HOME
INSPECTORS
843-514-2216
(Office)
843-761-0112
(Fax)
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Arrange
for
a
Termite
Inspection
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HENRY
SMALLS
SMALLS
PEST
CONTROL
843-819-4891
(Mobile)
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JOSEPH
&
SONS
TERMITE
&
PEST
CONTROL
843-875-0770
(Office)
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TERMINEX
843-556-3230
(CHARLESTON)
843-873-4317
(SUMMERVILLE)
843-884-3216
(MT.
PLEASANT)
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Vehicle
Registration
and
Tags
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Newcomers
have
45
days
after
establishing
residency
and
purchase
South
Carolina
license
tags.
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To
purchase
tags,
you
will
need
to
fill
out
form
400,
available
from
any
DMV
Office.
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Before
getting
your
tags,
you
will
need
to
pay
property
tax
on
the
vehicle
at
your
local
county
tax
office.
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You
should
apply
for
your
tags
at
the
same
location
as
your
license.
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Registration
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You
may
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to
vote
at
the
Voter
Registration
office
in
your
county,
driver’s
license
officer,
at
certain
other
specified
areas,
or
by
mail.
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residence
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least
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to
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in
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election.
For
information
call:
Berkeley
County
843-572-7854
Charleston
County
843-761-5385
Dorchester
County
843-832-0132
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Schools
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By
law,
children
must
be
5
years
old
on
or
before
September
1
to
enter
kindergarten
and
6
years
old
on
or
before
September
1
to
enter
first
grade.
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Documents
required
to
register
include
a
birth
certificate,
immunization
records
on
South
Carolina
State
forms,
vision,
hearing
and
dental
screenings
records
from
a
family
doctor
or
local
clinic,
social
security
card,
and
proof
of
residency
in
the
school
attendance
zone.
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New
residents
should
call
their
local
school
system
for
more
information
South
Carolina
Schools
http://www.sciway.net/k12
Berkeley
County
843-723-4627
http://www.berkeley.k12.sc.us
Charleston
County
843-744-8683
http://www.charleston.k12.sc.us
Dorchester
County
843-873-0132
http://www.dorchester2.k12.sc.us
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New Construction
What Our Clients Say About
Us
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Shannon
and Andrew
Kavanaugh-
“We were first
time homebuyers
moving from
Maryland down
to South
Carolina. Our
agent (Debra
Heiney) and the
rest of the Jim
Mills Team made
the purchase of
our first home
an
unforgettable
experience.
Everyone we
worked with was
friendly,
knowledgeable,
and able to
work around our
scheduled
visits! We
couldn’t have
asked for
more!! Thank
you so much for
the pleasurable
experience and
we look forward
to working with
the Jim Mills
team again in
the future!! We
certainly would
recommend Debra
Heiney and the
Jim Mills team
to anyone
looking to buy
or sell a home
in the
tri-county
area!
Thank you
again for such
a great home
buying
experience.
We didn’t
really get to
work with you
but Debra is a
great asset to
your team!!
Thanks
again!"
Don
& Teresa
Dowless-
"Jim
and his team
represented the
best experience
we ever had in
a real estate
transaction.
They were
competent and
caring and they
exhibited a
genuine desire
to focus on our
house - They
kept us updated
on every aspect
of the
sale.
Great
work. Jim
is an
exceptional
sales
professional.
Joe
& Aimee
Bruno-
"We
could not ask
for a better
agent. We
look forward to
working with
her (Debra) and
the Jim Mills
Team in the
future and will
continue to
send referrals
to Debra
Heiney.
Terry
& Tammy
Feil-
"Jim
has helped
us buy 2 homes
and sell
one. He
was tremendous
help in all 3
because serious
issues arose in
the course of
each. He
is humble
enough to admit
to continually
"learning" yet
savvy enough to
be aggresive
when
necessary.
I felt he gave
us sound, safe
advice and
was very
respectful of
our
situation.
He and his team
were friends to
us in this
process while
being
completely
professional.
We are so happy
to have worked
with
them.
Teresa
& Jimmy
Moore-
"We
selected the
Jim Mills Team
because he was
recommended by
my sister. We
liked working
with the Team
because they
were very
informative,
dependable and
never high
pressure. We
feel they did a
terrific job
because we
truly felt like
they were very
interested in
"Our”
transaction. We
never felt that
after we listed
our property
that we were
just another
"Listing”. They
were always
prompt and kept
us informed. We
have had many
closings in the
past ten years
between rentals
and residential
purchases, the
Jim Mills Team
are the best
Realtors we
have ever
worked with,
keeping us
informed and
standing by
what they say.
They will be
our family’s
realtor."
Allen
and Shirley
Gold-
"‘Complete
Honesty!’ was
what we liked
best about
working with
the Jim Mills
Team. We
received ‘Top
Dollar’ for our
home."
Marla
and Brian
Shipley-
"The
'Professionalism'
of the staff
impressed me
the most!"
Kirby
and Donna
Johnson-
"The
personal touch,
professionalism
and
friendliness
was what we
like the best
about working
with the Jim
Mills Team.
They kept us
updated with so
much
information,
emails and
returned phone
calls
immediately.
They were
always willing
to go the extra
mile, like
showing us over
12 homes in the
rain on a
Saturday."
Kim and
Greg
Cecil-
"The
Jim Mills Team
was
professional,
knowledgeable
and accessible.
They made the
purchase of our
home extremely
easy. We think
of them more as
a friend than
an agent. We
will recommend
their services
to anyone.
Thanks for a
pleasant
experience."
Janet
and Lewis
Collins-
"We
selected the
Jim Mills Team
because they
quickly
responded to my
request for
listings.
'Feeling
Confident' that
we would be
taken care of
and always
looking forward
to appointments
stood out the
most about the
Team. They are
always on top
of everything,
informative,
sincere and fun
to work with.
They have made
buying our home
a pleasant
experience."
Donna
and Steve
Kilgore-
"We
really
appreciate all
the hours you
put in working
with us to find
our first home.
Any other
realtor may not
have hung in
there – but you
really are a
great realtor!
Quite the
bull-dog when
you need to be.
It was really a
great
experience.
Thank you so
much for
everything.
Your knowledge
of the entire
process made
things so much
smoother. We
can’t thank you
enough. We will
tell everyone
we know that
you’re the best
in town."
Tanisha
and Shedrick
Moorer-
"The
Jim Mills Team
made us feel
comfortable,
very easy to
talk to and
express our
minds. Their
patience was
unrealistic…they
had hope for us
when we didn’t
have hope for
ourselves."
Robert
and Amanda
Ellison, Recent
Clients-
"We
were very happy
with The Jim
Mills Team.
Everyone was
very
professional
and willing to
do whatever it
took to sell
our home. We
will only use
Jim and his
team for future
real estate
activities.”
Lloyd
Clayton, Recent
Client-
"Jim
is very
professional
and always
seemed to have
my needs in
mind. Anytime I
had a question,
Jim’s team did
all they could
to get the
information for
me. If I ever
have need for
another real
estate
transaction,
Jim will be the
one I
call.”
Kayrie
Cargill, Recent
Client-
"Everyone
on The Jim
Mills Team
(especially
Debra) was very
respectful,
hard-working
and patient
throughout the
process. All of
my questions
were answered
promptly.”
Elinor
E. McGarvey,
Recent
Client-
"The
Jim Mills Team
kept me
informed as to
what was going
on with my
listing. They
were all very
nice. There is
nothing I can
think of to
help improve
there
services.”
Brian
and Jan
Pickens, Recent
Clients-
"The
Jim Mills Team
is highly
motivated to
the most modern
tools needed to
achieve a top
market sale in
the shortest
time that we
have ever
experienced.
This highly
professional
team provided
us with
confidence,
convenience and
the utmost
satisfying
conclusion to
one of the
largest
investments
most people
make today. In
addition, the
salesmanship
techniques that
Jim uses never
created
question. Jim’s
expertise,
foresight and
personable
mannerism ranks
Jim, in our
minds, as top
of his
profession.”
Joe and
Claudia
Wernicke,
Recent
Clients-
"If
I ever sell
another home, I
know exactly
who to call.
Jim truly does
care about his
clients and not
just about
getting a
commission.
There was
always constant
contact with
The Jim Mills
Team. Even if I
didn’t call,
Diane and/or
Jim would call
with updated
information and
concerns. Jim’s
refreshing
honesty was
more than
appreciated. He
is very
professional,
yet personable.
In my opinion,
there is
nothing The Jim
Mills Team can
do to improve
their services.
Their services
are beyond
excellent!”
Walter
and Carol
Koenig, Recent
Clients-
"The
Jim Mills Team
is friendly and
cooperative. No
request is too
much.”
Ken and
Amy Lott,
Recent
Clients-
"We
were thrilled
to work with
Jim, Debbie and
Diane. Jim was
honest and
helpful as we
bought our home
and sold
another. It was
easy to get
information
quickly and
accurately.
Diane did an
awesome job of
taking care of
little tasks,
going out of
her way to drop
by when I
couldn’t go to
her. We always
knew what was
going on. The
professionalism
of all the team
members was
evident start
to finish.”
Joe and
Diane Bruorton,
Recent
Clients-
"The
Jim Mills
Team’s customer
service and
patience was
outstanding.
They were very
attentive and
worked
aggressively to
meet our needs.
Trying to find
the right home
in another
state is
difficult. The
Jim Mills Team
made it all
less stressful.
No improvements
needed.
Excellent
Service.”
Alan
Huff, Recent
Client-
"Being
a first time
homebuyer,
Debra told me
what to expect
every step of
the way. There
were never any
surprises, and
I understood
everything that
was going on
from the
signing of the
contract to the
closing.”
Rob and
Theresa Grable,
Recent
Clients-
"The
Jim Mills Team
is a great
team. If one
can’t show up,
the other team
member will
fill in. They
are at your
call until you
are
satisfied.”
Shedrick
and Tanisha
Moorer, Recent
Clients-
"Debra
is really on
top of her
game. Her
patience is
unrealistic.
She had hope
for us, when we
didn’t have
hope for
ourselves.
Everyone on The
Jim Mills Team
made us feel
comfortable.
They are very
easy to talk.
We can’t think
of any ways for
them to
improve. The
Jim Mills Team
is a great
team!”
Barbara
Lang, Recent
Client-
"From
the minute I
met Mr. Mills
to the closing
of my new home,
I was
never
disappointed.
Jim, or one of
his team
members, would
always return
our calls in a
timely manner.
I never once
felt
frustrated,
rushed or
second on Jim’s
"to-do-list.”
The Jim Mills
Team did a
first-class,
professional
job and made
our home buying
process a
breeze!”
Teresa
Moore, Recent
Client-
"I
think The Jim
Mills Team did
a terrific job.
I always felt
like they were
truly
interested in
our
transaction,
and we weren’t
just another
listing to
them. They were
prompt,
informative and
dependable. The
Jim Mills Team
will be our
family’s real
estate agent
from now
on.”
Larry
N. Connor,
Recent
Client-
"Jim
is very
professional
and
knowledgeable
about the
market in the
area. He has a
second sense
about taking
care of the
small issues
before they
become large
ones. Jim
constantly
communicated
with me,
keeping me
up-to-date on
everything. I
never had the
slightest
doubts about my
transaction and
was always
confident I was
in good hands.
I can assure
you that Jim
will always
have my real
estate
business.”
Dave
and Jadie
Andrus, Recent
Client-
"We
selected Jim to
sell our home
for his
positive
attitude,
enthusiasm and
aggressive
pricing stance.
Following our
signing with
Jim, he put
into motion a
very
comprehensive
marketing plan.
We were very
impressed with
the
thoroughness of
it and his
efforts to keep
us apprised of
developments.
Should my
family and I
find ourselves
back in the
Charleston
area, we would
happily ask Jim
to represent us
again. He has
earned our
trust, respect
and
gratitude.”
Thomas
LaRue, Recent
Client-
"There
is no pressure
from The Jim
Mills Team.
They handle any
and all
problems before
the problems
even have a
chance to flare
up.”
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kinds
of
needs
people.
-
5
Steps
To
Consider
Before
Buying
5
Essential
Steps
To
Consider
Before
Buying
A
New
Home
-
Buying
versus
renting
a
home
Buying
versus
renting
a
home
-
Some
Different
Reasons
to
Own
Your
Own
Home
Some
Different
Reasons
to
Own
Your
Own
Home
You've
probably
seen
lots
of
financial
arguments
about
why
you
should
own
your
own
home
rather
than
rent.
These
include
budgeting
(no
rent...
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-
Getting
Your
Finances
in
Order
Getting
Your
Finances
in
Order
A
critical
step
in
starting
your
search
for
a
new
home
is
having
a
clear
idea
of
your
financial
situation.
By
getting
a
handle
on
your
income,
expenses
and
debts,...
-
Refinancing
Refinancing
Refinancing
your
home
can
be
an
excellent
way
to
bring
down
your
monthly
mortgage
payment,
raise
cash,
or
consolidate
debts
with
high
interest
rates.
However,
you
need
to
do
your
homework...
-
A
Few
Points
Abour
Interest
Rates
A
FEW
POINTS
ABOUT
INTEREST
RATES
Less
Is
More
If
you're
new
to
investing
or
real
estate
and
don't
know
the
first
thing
about
interest
rates,
here's
a
good
tip:
the
higher
the
interest
rate,
the...
-
10
Important
Tips
To
Successful
Real
Estate
Investing
10
Important
Tips
to
Successful
Real
Estate
Investing
When
it
comes
to
investing,
everybody
has
certain
goals
and
aspirations.
However,
we
have
found
that
there
are
certain
guidelines
every...
-
Paying
Points
Paying
Points
When
it
comes
to
comparing
interest
rates
for
a
mortgage
loan,
homebuyers
often
have
the
option
of
choosing
a
loan
with
a
lower
interest
rate
by
paying
points.
Simply
put,
a
point
is...
-
Leaveraging
Your
Money
Leveraging
Your
Money
One
of
the
greatest
financial
aspects
of
buying
a
home
is
the
ability
to
leverage
your
money.
Simply
put,
leverage
allows
you
to
use
a
small
down
payment
and
financing
to...
-
How
Much
Can
You
Afford
How
Much
Can
You
Afford?
Understanding
how
much
you
can
afford
is
one
of
the
most
important
rules
of
home
buying.
Depending
on
your
individual
situation,
your
budget
can
affect
everything
from
the...
-
Jill
Mills
Internet
Marketing
Plan
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Life In Charleston
|
 The
Market
Place
Known to most
as the hub of
the city, the
Market Place is
situated
downtown and
marked by brick
streets. With
its low brick
buildings
filled with
stalls it is
perfect for
selling
everything from
southern crafts
to food items.
It was given to
the city of
Charleston by a
prominent
southern
family, the
Pinckney’s, to
serve as a
community
market area.
Sure to please
everyone it is
an eclectic mix
of old and
contemporary.
Surrounding the
Market Place
are many of the
great
restaurants for
which
Charleston is
famous. Here
you will find
everything from
the informal
tourist stops
such as Bubba
Gump Shrimp,
Co. to the
savory
experience of
Charleston
Place Grill.
Whatever you
want you will
surely find it
at the Market
Place.
 Fort
Sumter
Approaching
Charleston from
the sea or
Intracoastal
Waterway you’ll
see Fort
Sumter.
Construction of
the fort on
this man made
island began in
1829 and was
not yet
completed by
December, 1860
when troops
were moved
there from Fort
Moultrie. On
April 12, 1861
the first shots
of the Civil
War were fired
at Union troops
in the fort.
Upon Rebel
occupation,
Fort Sumter
became a symbol
of Southern
resistance.
However, after
Union forces
reclaimed the
fort it became
a powerful
symbol for both
the North and
South in the
issue of states
rights over
federal
authority.
Open
Daily
(except
New
Year's
Day,
Thanksgiving
Day and
Christmas
Day) You
may
access
the Fort
Sumter
dock with
your
private
boat or
ride the
park
concession
operated
ferry
system.
 The
Battery
The Battery -
also known as
White Point
Gardens is the
site of the
earliest
settlement of
Charleston. It
is built on a
shell bank on
the southern
tip of the
peninsula
overlooking the
waterfront.
Named for the
cannons built
by the original
settlers to
defend against
sea attack,
today it is the
site of many of
the most
beautiful homes
and parks in
Charleston. Now
protected by a
sea wall it is
home of
palmettos and
live oaks
overlooking
relics of ages
past. Travel
back in time to
the era of
southern
plantations
with a visit to
the
Battery
 Middleton
Place
Plantation
843.556.6020
800.782.3608
Visit this
National
Landmark with
America’s
oldest
landscaped
gardens and
ancient live
oaks. This 18th
century estate
was home to 4
generations of
distinguished
Middleton’s.
The first being
Henry
Middleton,
President of
the First
Continental
Congress;
Arthur, an
signer of the
Declaration of
Independence;
Henry, Governor
of South
Carolina; and
Williams, a
signer of the
Ordinance of
Secession.
Located at 4300
Ashley River
Road,
Charleston,
you’ll see a
blacksmith,
carpenter,
copper, potter
and weaver
demonstrating
their crafts.
Tours are
available.
 Magnolia
Plantation
843.571.1266
800.367.3517
This 17th
century estate
with gardens
dating to 1680
is listed in
the National
Register of
Historic
Places. Located
3550 Ashley
River Road,
Charleston you
can enjoy the
sprawling
gardens and the
antebellum
plantation
house. Take a
nature walk
and/or boat
tour and make
it a true
lowcountry
experience!
 Boone
Hall
Plantation
Once known for
pecans and
cotton we have
been producing
crops for over
320 years.
Boone Hall
Plantation is
one of
America’s
oldest working
plantations. We
now actively
produce
peaches,
tomatoes,
pumpkins and
strawberries,
as well as many
other fruits
and vegetables
for our
visitors to
enjoy.
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The Jim Mills
Team
and
Your
Path
Home
wish to
welcome
you to
Charleston,
SC.
Boasting
a
comfortable
climate
and a
variety
of
resources,
Charleston
is a city
of rich,
historical
Southern
tradition
and
visited
by nearly
4 million
tourists
a year.
More
information
on
tourism
and
things to
do while
visiting
Charleston
can be
found by
visiting
the
Tourism
page.
With
a diverse
economic
mix (and
one of
the
largest
ports in
the South
Atlantic),
the
Charleston
area
continues
to grow
bigger
and
bigger
every
year. The
area also
boasts a
multi-billion
visitor
industry,
state-of-the-art
medical
facilities,
and some
of the
nation's
premire
colleges
and
universities.
The
metropolitan
area is
comprised
of
Berkeley,
Charleston,
and
Dorchester
counties,
and
stretches
some 50
miles
(80km)
inland,
with 90
miles
(145km)
of
oceanfront.
You can
read more
about the
surrounding
area
communities
by
visiting
the
Community
page.
If
you are
thinking
about
moving to
this
area, you
should
visit the
Relocation
Information
page and
fill out
the form.
A member
of The
Jim Mills
Team will
contact
you with
the
information
you're
looking
for. We
hope that
you will
find
Charleston
a
suitable
match for
your new
home. If
you are
looking
for a new
home in
this
area,
don't
forget to
visit the
Search For
Homes or
the
Visual
Tours pages
to find
Your
Path
Home!
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Average
Temperatures
for
Charleston,
SC
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Month
|
Temp.
(°F)
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January
|
32°
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February
|
36°
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March
|
46°
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April
|
55°
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May
|
64°
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June
|
71°
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July
|
75°
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August
|
74°
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September
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68°
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October
|
56°
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November
|
47°
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December
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37°
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Sample Contracts
Real Estate
Contracts You Can Print &
Read (These are PDF
files)
WARNING!!
laws change &
therefore contracts do
also.
These contracts
are for informational purposes
only.
- Acknowledgment Of
Agency Disclosure
The South Carolina Real
Estate License Law, in
Section 40-57-139 (A) (1)
and (2), requires a real
estate licensee to provide
you this brochure and a
meaningful explanation of
agency relationships
offered by the licensee's
company. This must be done
at the first practical
opportunity when you and
the licensee have
substantive
contact.
- Agreement to Buy And
Sell Real Estate
Residential
This agreement covers
the following:
Purchase Price
Method of Payment
Earnest Money
Loan Processing and
Application
Closing Costs
Home Protection Plan
Coverage
Expiration of Offer
Extension of Agreement
Adjustments
Non-Resident Tax
Risk of Loss or Damage
Default
Actual Cost Incurred
Survey, Title Examination
and Insurance
Condition of
Property
(Disclosure Statement &
Inspection, Maintenance,
Wood Infestation Report,
Repairs, Residential
Dwellings Built Before
1978, Megan's Law and
Disclaimer.)
Appraised Value
Disclaimer By Brokers and
Agents
Coastal Tidelands &
Wetlands Act
Mediation Clause
Survival
Entire Binding
Agreement
Facsimile and Other
Electronic Means
Trust Account
Interest/Charitable
Contribution
Contingencies
- Designated Agency
Agreement
The Broker acts as Agent
for both, Buyer and
Seller. Broker shall
designate one or more
associated licensees from
the Brokerage to represent
Seller and one or more
associated licensees from
the Brokerage to represent
Buyer.
Seller and Buyer agree
that Broker shall serve as
both Seller's agent and
Buyer's agent in the sale
of Seller's property to
Buyer in accordance with
Section 40-57-137(M)(1) of
the South Carolina Code of
Laws, which provides in
part that "...in acting as
a dual agent, a licensee
represents clients whose
interest may be adverse and
that agency duties are
limited."
- Exclusive Right to Buy
Buyer Agency Contract
Appoints Broker as
Buyer's exclusive agent,
subject to the terms and
conditions stated in
contract. By
appointing Broker as
Buyer's exclusive agent,
Buyer agrees to conduct all
negotiations for the types
of perperty described in
Section 2 through Broker
and refer to Broker all
inquires made to Buyer
about such properties from
other brokers,
salespersons, sellers and
others during the term of
contract.
- Exclusive Right to Sell
Agreement Listing
Agreement
Grants real estate
company or Broker the sole
and exclusive right to sell
the real property listed in
the agreement.
- Residential Seller's
Property Disclosure
South Carolina Code of
Laws Title 27 Chapter 50
Article I requires that
beginning January 1, 2003,
an owner of residential
estate (single-family homes
and buildings with up to
four fwelling units) shall
provide to a purchaser this
property condition
disclosure statement which
must be completed prior to
signing a contract of
sale.
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Jim W
Mills
is in
the top
1% of
all
Carolina
One
Real
Estate
agents
nationwide.
He also
holds
the
prestigious
Certified
Residential
Specialist
designation,
which
places
him in
an
elite
group
of real
estate
professionals
that
accounts
for
less
than 4%
of all
realtors
across
the
country.
Jim
brings
over 25
years
of
sales
experience
together
with a
deep
commitment
to
ethics.
He is
highly
driven
to
provide
the
absolute
best
service
to his
valued
clients.
When he
first
began
his
career
in real
estate
in
1999,
Jim won
numerous
sales
awards
beginning
with
the
“Rising
Star
Award”
given
to a
new
agent
showing
the
most
promise.
Since
then,
he has
consistently
placed
in the
top of
the
Carolina
One
Real
Estate
awards
for top
producers.
In
2003,
he was
awarded
for the
most
homes
sold
(110)
and the
most
homes
listed
Motivated
to
serve
all of
his
clients
to the
very
best of
his
ability,
Jim
focuses
each
day on
every
phase
of the
real
estate
transaction
process.
His
goal is
to
conduct
himself
and his
business
with
the
utmost
integrity,
the
keenest
knowledge
and the
most
effective
negotiating
skills,
which
has
solidified
his
reputation
both
among
his
current
and
former
clients
and his
peers.
Jim
has
lived
in the
Lowcountry
since
1989.
He
originally
grew up
in the
hills
of
Kentucky
and at
the age
of
eighteen
began a
career
in
insurance
sales
and
accumulated
decades
of
experience
in
sales
management,
which
has
lent
largely
to his
success
in real
estate
sales
today.
When
Jim
joined
Carolina
One
Real
Estate,
he was
particularly
impressed
by the
agency’s
ongoing
commitment
to
training,
moral
values
and
ethics.
Jim
built
his
business
as a
real
estate
agent
by
focusing
on
serving
one
person
at a
time
beginning
in the
Goose
Creek,
SC
market.
Today,
he
continues
to
focus
greatly
on
education,
team
development
and
competitive
advantage
in the
local
housing
market.
His
comprehensive
list of
credentials
includes
ABR,
GRI and
CRS
designations.
Moreover,
he has
a
well-established
network
of
professional
relationships
with
lenders,
attorneys,
and
other
realtors
that
directly
benefits
all of
his
clients.
Jim
is a
member
of the
South
Carolina
Association
of
REALTORS®,
the
National
Association
of
REALTORS®,
and the
Charleston
Trident
Association
of
REALTORS®.
He
lives
in
Berkeley
County
with
his
wife,
Pam. He
is a
regular
sponsor
of
several
youth
activities
including
youth
athletic
teams
for the
local
recreation
commission.
What
Clients
Have To
Say
About
Jim
Mills
“This
highly
professional
team,
led by
Jim
Mills,
has
provided
us with
confidence,
convenience
and the
utmost
satisfying
conclusion
to one
of the
largest
investments
most
people
make
today.
In
addition,
the
salesmanship
techniques
that
Jim
uses
never
created
question.
Jim’s
expertise,
foresight
and
personable
mannerism
ranks
Jim in
our
minds
as top
of his
profession.”
-
Jan
&
Brian
Pickens,
Recent
Clients
Debra
Heiney
is a
licensed
REALTOR
® and
the
lead
buyer's
agent
for The
Jim
Mills
Team.
Debra's
key
strengths
are her
tremendous
work
ethic
and
attention
to
detail-personal
strengths
most
appreciated
by the
large
number
of
clients
she has
had the
privilege
to
serve
since
joining
The Jim
Mills
Team in
2000.
Before
working
in the
real
estate
industry,
Debra
was a
schoolteacher
for 13
years.
In this
profession,
she
learned
firsthand
about
the
demands
and
pressures
faced
daily
by
families,
which
drives
her
passion
to
alleviate
the
stress
of the
real
estate
transaction
process
for all
of her
clients.
When
Debra
first
joined
The Jim
Mills
Team,
she
served
in an
administrative
capacity,
but her
talents
and
hard
work
quickly
brought
her up
to
speed
on all
aspects
of the
real
estate
business.
This
working
knowledge
and
hands-on
experience
propelled
her to
seek
formal
training
to
better
serve
the
team's
valued
clients.
Debra's
extensive
education
includes
the
following
certifications:
ABR,
GRI,
ePro,
and
e-Certified.
She is
also
currently
working
on her
CRS designation.
Debra
was
born in
Ohio
and
raised
in West
Virginia
, where
she
taught
in a
rural
town of
only
650
people.
Her
upbringing
in
small-town
America
was a
perfect
fit for
her
eventual
move to
Berkeley
County
. She
moved
here in
1999
and
began
teaching
in
Moncks
Corner.
She is
now a
resident
of
Goose
Creek.
Debra
is a
member
of the
South
Carolina
Association
of
REALTORS
® , the
National
Association
of
REALTORS
® , and
the
Charleston
Trident
Association
of
REALTORS
® .
Despite
her
extensive
training
and
affiliation
with
professional
organizations,
Debra
does
her own
“homework”
everyday
by
regularly
studying
local
residential
real
estate
listings
and
industry
information
sources
in
order
to
maintain
her
edge
for her
clients.
Debra
is
driven
to work
in an
ethical,
professional
and
loyal
manner
both as
a
member
of The
Jim
Mills
Team
and as
a
representative
of her
valued
clients.
What
Clients
Have To
Say
About
Debra
Heiney
“My
husband
and I
closed
on our
home
with
the
help of
Debra
Heiney.
I have
been
incredibly
busy,
but not
too
busy to
let you
know
how
grateful
we are
for all
that
Debra
has
done.
I've
never
dealt
with an
agent
quite
like
her.
She was
diligent
from
the
very
beginning
of our
search
and
believe
me…
that
took
patience.
She was
professional,
knowledgeable,
and
always
on top
of
things.
Her
personality
is just
the
icing
on the
cake.
Should
I ever
need an
agent,
I will
definitely
find
Debra
Heiney.”
-
Pam
Talley
Gene
Coon
Mr.
Coon
retired
from
the
United
States
Marshals
Service
after
serving
28
years.
During
his
distinguished
career,
he held
a wide
range
of
operational
and
management
positions
including
an
Attorney
General
appointment
as the
Acting
Deputy
Director.
After
retirement
he
worked
in the
private
sector
as a
writer/technical
advisor,
and as
a
management
and
security
consultant
for
several
major
corporations.
Gene
re-entered
Federal
service
following
911, as
the
Director
of
Training
for
Federal
Air
Marshals
and
subsequently
as the
Head of
the new
Charleston
Federal
law
Enforcement
Training
Center,
retiring
once
again
in June
2007.
In
November
of 2007
Mr.
Coon
entered
into
Real
Estate
and he
currently
a
member
of the
Jim
Mills
Team
with
Carolina
One
Real
Estate.
Gene is
a
member
of the
Charleston
Trident
Association
of
REALTORS,
the
South
Carolina
Association
of
REALTORS,
and the
National
Association
of
REALTORS.
Additionally,
Gene
served
on the
Crowfield
Board
of
Directors,
as the
President,
and
currently
on the
Federal
Executive
Association’s
Award
Selection
Committee,
as well
as the
Fraternal
Order
of
Police
Budget
and
Bingo
Committees.
He has
also
served
on the
Citizen
Review
Panel
for the
South
Carolina
Children’s
Trust
Fund,
and
most
recently,
he has
been
appointed
by the
Governor
to
serve
as a
member
of the
Foster
Care
Review
Board.
Tami
Gordon
Tami
Gordon
joined
The Jim
Mills
Team as
a
licensed
REALTOR
® and
associate
in the
early
months
of
2006.
As the
most
recent
member
of the
team,
Tami
brings
tremendous
people
skills
along
with a
strong
desire
to
assist
all
clients
of The
Jim
Mills
Team
with
any
real
estate
need.
She
also
brings
experience
and
talent
in
staging
and
decorating
homes.
Tami
believes
that
client
satisfaction
is the
true
measure
of
success
in real
estate.
Prior
to
signing
on with
The Jim
Mills
Team,
Tami
worked
for
Haverty's
furniture
store
for
over
three
years
as a
sales
associate.
At
Haverty's,
Tami
put her
people
skills
to use
and
honed
her
natural
ability
for “
putting
people's
homes
together
.”
It
was
also
while
there
that
she met
and
assisted
Jim and
his
wife,
Pam,
with
their
home
furnishing
needs,
and Jim
immediately
recognized
her
potential
to
succeed
in real
estate.
Like
many
people
in the
Lowcountry,
Tami
comes
from a
military
family
and has
traveled
and
lived
throughout
the
United
States-including
California,
Louisiana
and
Florida-before
settling
down in
the
Charleston
area.
Her
father
served
in the
U.S.
Air
Force
and
would
take
the
family
to
Charleston
for
vacations.
She has
family
in
Columbia,
South
Carolina,
and is
proud
to call
Charleston
home.
According
to
Tami,
the
natural
beauty
of the
area
and the
wonderful
people
who
live
here
made
the
Lowcountry
an easy
choice
for
her.
Tami
is a
member
of the
South
Carolina
Association
of
REALTORS®,
the
National
Association
of
REALTORS®,
and the
Charleston
Trident
Association
of
REALTORS®.
She
plans
to
pursue
extensive
hands-on
as well
as
professional
training
to
continue
to
build
her
ability
to
serve
all
clients
of The
Jim
Mills
Team.
She
already
possesses
strong
computer
and
telephone
skills
and has
made it
a point
to
declare
real
estate
as her
lifelong
career
choice.
What
Clients
Have To
Say
About
Tami
Gordon
“Tami
Gordon
was
excellent!!
She
deserves
a huge
raise.
Very
pleased
with
everything.
She
made a
very
stressful
time
alot
easier.
Thanks
so
much.”
-
Denise
&
Doug
Gauntt,
Recent
Clients
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