Women In Real Estate 2020-21

www.CharlestonWomenInRE.com | www.ReadCWomen.com | www.MountPleasantAgents.com WIRE C H A R L E S T ON ’ S 2 0 2 0 Women I N R E A L E S TAT E B usiness after business seemed to cry “uncle” during the pandemic shutdown, but in Charleston, folks have been snatching up homes like they’ve never heard of the coronavirus. “Everything is hot,” said Bobette Fisher. “We have seen more million-dollar homes going under contract since the beginning of the year than in the history of sales here. Last week, we had 31 homes over $1 million go on contract. But it’s not just the million-dollar homes. People want whatever’s available.” Fisher, president of the Charleston Trident Association of Realtors (CTAR), said the COVID-19 crisis brought a brief dip, but then residential real estate popped right back up. What’s changed is the way people are buying. “What’s been helpful to people is, we’re focusing more on virtual tours. People are doing 360-degree walkthroughs, and agents are getting on the phone with clients,” she said. “I have sold homes through FaceTime. The demand is there. There are buyers who will purchase homes, sight unseen. They want to be in Charleston. What’s bringing them here are our jobs, our weather and our southern charm.” The technology may have changed, but the need for hand-holding has not – even if it’s virtual hand-holding. BY HELEN MIT TERNIGHT Your Friend for Real Estate Bobette Fisher