HOW TO JUMPSTART LISTING SEASON
Springtime is officially almost here, which means it's nearly time for listing season in the Golden Isles. Each year during spring, conditions are ideal for selling your home. 
 
But a successful home-selling experience doesn't just happen with a “for sale” yard sign and a dream. It requires the guidance of an expert—like our Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Hodnett Cooper Real Estate agents provide—to ensure the most advantageous outcome. Our agents are adept at pricing strategy, property marketing and local-market trends, creating a custom plan to get your home sold. 
 
So, while you enjoy the first few days of the season, read on for helpful home-selling hints to make the next chapter of your real estate story as easy as a warm, late-March breeze.

HOME-SELLING TIPS
Our Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Hodnett Cooper Real Estate agents know what steps you can take to prepare your home for sale. Here's their expert home-selling advice …
 G.A. RE LIC# 357653
Dawn Owens
To prepare your home for selling during the spring market, it's important to put the saying "spring cleaning" into action. Declutter and donate any items you don't need. Minimal items on surfaces and walls help potential buyers visualize themselves living in the space.
G.A. RE LIC# 321038
Jacquie Wheeler
Step back and look at your house from curb appeal to interior as if you are seeing it for the first time. What do you notice that needs to be cleaned, painted, spruced up, or repaired? Chances are, buyers will see those things, too. If you aren't sure you can do that alone, contact an experienced real estate professional who will work with you to prepare your home to sell. 
G.A. RE LIC# 438236
Teri Tolbert
Before a buyer will make an offer on your property, they must be able to view the home as their own, living and enjoying the special features of the property. To assist buyers in this process, it is recommended that all personal family portraits, photos, and certificates be removed. Neutralizing decor over all will help buyers to see the home as uniquely their own. 
G.A. RE LIC# 182079
ERIKA BROWN
In addition to everything else you're doing to increase curb appeal, wash windows both inside and outside and remove and store window screens. This will allow natural light to enter your home.

FEATURED LISTINGS
This custom-built 6-bedroom home nestled in the picturesque gated neighborhood of Maiden Creek Landing. This magnificent property features a gourmet kitchen and cozy breakfast area offering sensational views of the pool, spa, fire pit, and river. Imagine spending your afternoons splashing in the pool, relaxing in the hot tub, or embarking on a boat ride or fishing from your private dock. The home offers multiple outdoor entertainment areas, including a screened back porch with a summer kitchen and another open patio with a summer kitchen conveniently accessible from the pool. Throughout this exquisite home, tasteful upgrades add to its charm. Real wood beams, custom-built-ins, a charming brick fireplace with gas logs, painted real wood shiplap, and hand-stained oak floors create a warm and inviting atmosphere. The details are simply too numerous to list, and they truly must be experienced firsthand to appreciate their beauty. For those seeking the best in Coastal Living, this is the home for you.
 
$2,390,000 · 6 Beds · 6 Baths (5 Full, 1 Half) · 6,733 SqFt 
 
Listed by: Dawn Owens (GA R.E. Lic #357653). Text “BARTRAM WAY” to 912-230-5005 for more information.
Experience refined luxury in the exclusive gated community of Hampton Plantation. This stunning 4-bedroom, 3-bath home offers a perfect blend of elegance and comfort, with relaxing views of the King & Prince Golf Course’s 11th hole and a tranquil pond. The interior boasts a Swarovski crystal chandelier, a crushed marble-clad fireplace, a wet bar, an incredible sunroom retreat, chef-inspired kitchen, and luxurious and spacious bedrooms. Recent upgrades include a new roof, updated bathrooms, plantation shutters, and a Generac whole-house generator with a 250-gallon underground propane tank. Golf and social memberships are available at the King & Prince, offering access to premier amenities. Don’t miss the chance to experience this exceptional home in person!
 
$950,000 · 4 Beds · 3 Baths (3 Full) · 3,489 SqFt 
 
Listed by: Jacquie Wheeler (GA R.E. Lic #357653). Text “RICE MILL” to 912-230-1294 for more information.

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Southern Living has announced the winners of its ninth annual South’s Best Award for 2025 and St. Simons Island took home the top spot in the “Best Beach Towns” category! With undeniable charm, character and picturesque landscapes, St. Simons Island is not only a uniquely beautiful destination but also the perfect place to call home.

MONTHLY HOUSING HIGHLIGHTS
Data provided by NAR RPR and includes single family, condo and townhomes.

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Hodnett Cooper Real Estate's Director of Property Management Foster Hayes is the chair of the upcoming Golden Isles Battle of the Bands, and all are invited to attend. 
 
Happening April 12 from noon to 7 p.m., Battle of the Bands will donate 100% of proceeds to Safe Harbor, a nationally recognized non-profit organization dedicated to promoting security and stability for at-risk families, children and individuals throughout Coastal Georgia. 
 
Click below to purchase a ticket or enter your band to compete!

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