Your Keys to the Market: 2025 Real Estate Update
Happy Election Day!
Did you know that real estate sales have historically risen in 9 out of the last 11 election cycles over the past 46 years? The only exceptions were in 1981 and 1989. This trend shows how the real estate market often moves independently of political shifts, with strong buyer interest persisting through various administrations.
Let’s discuss your goals and how we can take advantage of the current market trends to achieve them. Whether you’re thinking about selling your property or looking to find your next home in this incredible area, we’re here to help guide you through every step.
For Sellers
The fall market is showing strength, with buyers eager to settle before the holidays and ready to find their next home. Listing your property now can capture this motivated audience. Kiawah Island continues to be highly sought-after destination, attracting buyers looking for the perfect blend of luxury, lifestyle, and coastal beauty. We have seen well-prepared homes out perform those who who put less thought into getting there home ready condition. Going into the 4th quarter, inventory levels are just three units higher than 2023 at 126 properties for sale and still well below Pre-COVID levels.
For Buyers
The numbers through Q3 2024 total sales (excluding The Cape) were slightly behind Q3 2023, we see that as a positive for our active buyers to purchase, at a time of year when there are less buyers to compete with. As mentioned above, sellers are becoming more eager to close before the year’s end. This fall could be the perfect moment to secure your dream home or a vacation retreat before the competition heats up in spring.
Market Trends on Kiawah
Overall, the Kiawah market has stayed very strong over the past five years with the a total sale volume over double the total sales volume Pre-COVID (2019). Double digit population growth is expected over the next 5 years for the sea islands. The investments we are seeing coming at Night Heron Park, the expansion of Freshfields Village, and the addition of the MUSC Healthcare facility are all great signs
A Record Breaking Year
The Selling Kiawah Team is on track for a record-breaking year, with nearly $60 million in sales—a testament to our dedication and expertise in providing clients with an unparalleled real estate experience.
For buyers, we’re more than just agents; we’re trusted guides committed to helping our clients achieve their goal, whether it’s to find an investment, or a primary/second home to create long lasting memories with friends and family. Our experience and knowledge of the island gives buyers the confidence to trust us and know they are making the best decision for their particular situation.
For our sellers, our strategic marketing efforts have been a game-changer. If you’re an owner on the island, I am sure you have seen our impact- we have gained more and more market share year after year. We pride ourselves in thoroughly understanding the sales numbers across the island, and strategically position each listing to reach its highest potential in a competitive market. With professional photography, direct mailers, this newsletter, virtual tours, and targeted social media campaigning, we highlight every property’s unique appeal to capture the interest of ideal buyers. Our track record has shown, listings of ours, sell quicker and for more money than our competitors.
Communication is so important when dealing with one of your largest assets. This combination of personalized client service and powerful marketing has not only led to incredible results, but has also established us as a leader in the Kiawah real estate market.