Relying On An Agent

The latest NAR Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers showed a growing trend among recent buyers.

The latest figures show that 89 percent of buyers purchased their home with the help of a real estate agent or broker. This is a sharp increase from a decade ago in 2001, when only 69 percent of buyers enlisted the help of an agent or broker. Read more

New Listing in Southeast Columbia!

7209 Balmoral Road
Columbia, SC 29209

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Listing Price: $126,900
Square Footage: 2,338
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2

WOW, lots of square footage for the money!!!! Home priced below market value, due to estate sale. This 2,338 square foot brick 1-story home includes formals, family room with fireplace and built-ins, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and an over-sized Florida room with tile floors and beadboard ceiling. Interior recently repainted and refinished hardwood floors. Attached 2-car garage and fenced backyard with deck and large storage shed. Great convenient location with just minutes to Ft. Jackson, the interstate, and downtown. PRICED TO SELL!!!

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Featured Listing of the Week: For Sale – 424 Lord Howe Road, Irmo, SC 29063

424 Lord Howe Road
Irmo, SC 29063

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Listing Price: $92,000
Square Footage: 986
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1.5

Wonderful cottage home located in the popular New Friarsgate neighborhood! This home is located on a large corner lot, and exudes charm with its white picket fence and large front porch. One is immediately greeted inside by an open floor plan, an awesome brick fireplace, and updated flooring. The home features updated light fixtures and new tile counter tops in the kitchen. There are 3 good sized bedrooms and 1 1/2 bathrooms. All kitchen appliances remain. Large backyard and deck, perfect for entertaining guests! The backyard also includes a large shed and a large dog pen. This home is within walking distance to the elementary school. This is a must see property! Hurry and make this your home before someone else does!

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Open House TODAY, October 14, at Gorgeous Custom Built Home on Golf Course in Blythewood, SC!

Charlie Mather is hosting an open house TODAY, October 14th, in Blythewood, SC at a gorgeous custom built home on the 12th Green of Columbia Country Club in Longcreek Plantation from 2-4pm!

For more information you can contact Charlie Mather at 803-66-9480 or Charlie@CharlieMather.com

447 Longtown Road West
Blythewood, SC 29016

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Listing Price: $399,000
Square Footage: 3,663
Bedrooms: 4
Full Bathrooms: 2
Half Bathrooms: 2

A gracious Custom Built home on the 12th Green of Columbia Country Club in Longcreek Plantation! This full acre lot not only offers open space, but also spectacular views! This beautiful 3,663 square foot 4 bedroom and 2 full and 2 half bathroom home is truly magnificent! The grand 2-story foyer opens to the GREAT room with a soaring cathedral ceiling, wall of windows, heavy moldings, built-ins, & fireplace. Gleaming hardwood floors flow from the entry way to the elegant formal dining room and to the eat-in kitchen offering stainless steel appliances, solid surface countertops, and a built-in wine rack. The Master suite is conveniently located on the main level with a dramatic trey ceiling, built-ins surrounding a cozy fireplace, oversized walk-in closet, and large private bath. The “Room Over” the 3-car garage is perfect for a home office, playroom or 4th bedroom; complete with skylights and built-in cabinetry. The French doors in both the Family Room & GREAT room open to the multi-level deck that runs the full rear length of the house and down to the sparkling in-ground pool – great for entertaining! One can relax while lounging on the deck looking out over the pool, golf course and pond! A STUNNING HOME IN A GEORGEOUS LOCATION!!!

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Open House this Sunday, October 14, at Gorgeous Custom Built Home on Golf Course in Blythewood, SC!

Charlie Mather is hosting an open house this coming Sunday, October 14th in Blythewood, SC at a gorgeous custom built home on the 12th Green of Columbia Country Club in Longcreek Plantation from 2-4pm!

For more information you can contact Charlie Mather at 803-66-9480 or Charlie@CharlieMather.com

447 Longtown Road West
Blythewood, SC 29016

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Listing Price: $399,000
Square Footage: 3,663
Bedrooms: 4
Full Bathrooms: 2
Half Bathrooms: 2

A gracious Custom Built home on the 12th Green of Columbia Country Club in Longcreek Plantation! This full acre lot not only offers open space, but also spectacular views! This beautiful 3,663 square foot 4 bedroom and 2 full and 2 half bathroom home is truly magnificent! The grand 2-story foyer opens to the GREAT room with a soaring cathedral ceiling, wall of windows, heavy moldings, built-ins, & fireplace. Gleaming hardwood floors flow from the entry way to the elegant formal dining room and to the eat-in kitchen offering stainless steel appliances, solid surface countertops, and a built-in wine rack. The Master suite is conveniently located on the main level with a dramatic trey ceiling, built-ins surrounding a cozy fireplace, oversized walk-in closet, and large private bath. The “Room Over” the 3-car garage is perfect for a home office, playroom or 4th bedroom; complete with skylights and built-in cabinetry. The French doors in both the Family Room & GREAT room open to the multi-level deck that runs the full rear length of the house and down to the sparkling in-ground pool – great for entertaining! One can relax while lounging on the deck looking out over the pool, golf course and pond! A STUNNING HOME IN A GEORGEOUS LOCATION!!!

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$20,000 Price Reduction at Columbia Home For Sale Near Downtown!

220 Torwood Drive
Columbia, SC 29203

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Listing Price: $89,000 $69,000
Square Footage: 1,781
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2

Low-maintenance 1,781 square foot, brick Ranch home in a mature, established neighborhood – not far from Ft. Jackson, downtown, & major commuter routes. Spacious 3 bedroom floor plan – Master w/walk-in closet & private bath. Living room with a wood-burning fireplace that has an electric insert to help with winter utility bills. Formal dining room plus a large eat-in kitchen with lots of cabinet and counter space. The sliders in the family room open to the covered deck in the fenced backyard that backs up to woods – perfect for entertaining or just plain relaxing. 2-car attached garage, 2-car carport in the rear with parking pad allow for plenty of secure, private parking. Although this home is in need of TLC – flooring (there are hardwoods under the carpet), paint, updating, & repairs, it has great potential! COME SEE THE VALUE!

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Featured Realtor of the Week: Elizabeth Woodring

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Elizabeth Woodring Realtor® | Certified Stager Elizabeth is a 2005 graduate of Winthrop University. Upon graduation, she began working as a marketing coordinator for a commercial real estate company. After working in commercial real estate for 5 years she changed her focus to residential real estate and came on board with The Mather Company. Elizabeth grew up in Irmo and has resided in Columbia since 2005. She is a member of the Junior League of Columbia and Eastminister Presbyterian Church. Her goal as a real estate agent is to help you have a smooth and enjoyable experience when buying or selling your home!

Contact Elizabeth: Phone: (803) 917-3889 FAX: (803) 779-1880 Email: Elizabeth@TheMatherCompany.com

Open House TODAY, from 2-5 at Cute Move in Ready Bungalow Home in Popular New Friarsgate Neighborhood!

Today, Sunday, August 26, from 2-5, Hart Traylor will be hosting an open house at 424 Lord Howe Road, Irmo, SC 29063. For more information please call Hart at (803) 622-5432 or email at Hart@TheMatherCompany.com 424 Lord Howe Road Irmo, SC 29063 (Map) Listing Price: $92,000 Square Footage: 986 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1.5 Wonderful cottage home located in the popular New Friarsgate neighborhood! This home is located on a large corner lot, and exudes charm with its white picket fence and large front porch. One is immediately greeted inside by an open floor plan, an awesome brick fireplace, and updated flooring. The home features updated light fixtures and new tile counter tops in the kitchen. There are 3 good sized bedrooms and 1 1/2 bathrooms. All kitchen appliances remain. Large backyard and deck, perfect for entertaining guests! The backyard also includes a large shed and a large dog pen. This home is within walking distance to the elementary school. This is a must see property! Hurry and make this your home before someone else does! For the virtual tour, pictures, and more, please visit our website: www.TheMatherCompany.com

Open House this Sunday in Popular New Friarsgate Neighborhood! Cute Bungalow Home! Move in Ready!

On Sunday, August 26, from 2-5, Hart Traylor will be hosting an open house at 424 Lord Howe Road, Irmo, SC 29063. For more information please call Hart at (803) 622-5432 or email at Hart@TheMatherCompany.com 424 Lord Howe Road Irmo, SC 29063 (Map) Listing Price: $92,000 Square Footage: 986 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1.5 Wonderful cottage home located in the popular New Friarsgate neighborhood! This home is located on a large corner lot, and exudes charm with its white picket fence and large front porch. One is immediately greeted inside by an open floor plan, an awesome brick fireplace, and updated flooring. The home features updated light fixtures and new tile counter tops in the kitchen. There are 3 good sized bedrooms and 1 1/2 bathrooms. All kitchen appliances remain. Large backyard and deck, perfect for entertaining guests! The backyard also includes a large shed and a large dog pen. This home is within walking distance to the elementary school. This is a must see property! Hurry and make this your home before someone else does! For the virtual tour, pictures, and more, please visit our website: www.TheMatherCompany.com

New Listing in Blythewood! BEAUTIFUL Custom Built Home on Golf Course Overlooking Pond!

447 Longtown Road West
Blythewood, SC 29016

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Listing Price: $399,000
Square Footage: 3,663
Bedrooms: 4
Full Bathrooms: 2
Half Bathrooms: 2

A gracious Custom Built home on the 12th Green of Columbia Country Club in Longcreek Plantation! This full acre lot not only offers open space, but also spectacular views! This beautiful 3,663 square foot 4 bedroom and 2 full and 2 half bathroom home is truly magnificent! The grand 2-story foyer opens to the GREAT room with a soaring cathedral ceiling, wall of windows, heavy moldings, built-ins, & fireplace. Gleaming hardwood floors flow from the entry way to the elegant formal dining room and to the eat-in kitchen offering stainless steel appliances, solid surface countertops, and a built-in wine rack. The Master suite is conveniently located on the main level with a dramatic trey ceiling, built-ins surrounding a cozy fireplace, oversized walk-in closet, and large private bath. The “Room Over” the 3-car garage is perfect for a home office, playroom or 4th bedroom; complete with skylights and built-in cabinetry. The French doors in both the Family Room & GREAT room open to the multi-level deck that runs the full rear length of the house and down to the sparkling in-ground pool – great for entertaining! One can relax while lounging on the deck looking out over the pool, golf course and pond! A STUNNING HOME IN A GEORGEOUS LOCATION!!!

See here for pictures and a virtual tour of this beautiful listing for sale in Blythewood!

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