Bonnie Wicks Bertalot
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Posts from June 10th, 2026

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June
10

If we were sitting across from each other at a restaurant, sharing a meal and talking about real estate, there is something I would tell you that might surprise you.

Not every home that sits on the market has a bad Realtor.

Not every home that sits on the market is overpriced.

And not every home that sits on the market has something wrong with it.

Recently, I went back through my own listing history and looked at the homes that took longer to sell than average. I expected to find a common mistake. Maybe poor pricing. Maybe weak marketing. Maybe condition issues.

What I found was something entirely different.

Most of those homes had a story.

One seller...

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June
10

I have a new Tall Pines listing preparing to come on the market, so lately I've been spending some time studying the neighborhood.

Not because I need statistics for a presentation.

Because before I advise a seller on repairs, pricing, and expectations, I want to know exactly what buyers are responding to today.

Tall Pines is a neighborhood I know well. Over the years, I've listed five homes here and represented buyers on two others. I've walked these streets, negotiated contracts, attended inspections, and helped both buyers and sellers understand what makes this neighborhood special.

One of the biggest reasons people continue to look at Tall Pines is simple: there is no HOA.

Now, there is a civic group recorded with Berkeley County, and homeow...

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