LaCretia Hemphill, Realtor- KW Preferred

LaCretia Hemphill, Realtor- KW Preferred I understand that buying or selling a home is more than just a transaction: it’s a life-changing experience.

REALTOR® • Columbia, SC
803-873-1019
Veteran • Retired Navy Chief
KW Military Ambassador
Buying•Selling•Investing
My Time Is Your Time ❤️
Serving Columbia SC•Fort Jackson & Surrounding Areas That’s why I am dedicated to providing exceptional, personalized service for all of my clients. I take great pride in the relationships that I build and will always work relentlessly on my client’s behalf to help them achieve their real estate goals. It would be my honor to earn your business and assist you with all of your real estate needs! If you are considering buying or selling a home or would just like to have additional information about real estate in your neighborhood, please don’t hesitate to call or e-mail me. I may be reached by phone at (803) 873-1019 or by email at [email protected]

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09/23/2026

No need to thank me… just consider yourself blessed! 😁🥰

I don’t make the rules. I’m just here spreading a little joy, lots of love, and making you laugh along the way! 😂❤️

You’re welcome! 😘😂

🍂🏡 Thinking about selling? Don’t automatically assume you need to wait until spring.Fall can actually be a great time to...
09/23/2026

🍂🏡 Thinking about selling? Don’t automatically assume you need to wait until spring.

Fall can actually be a great time to put your home on the market, especially when the right pricing, preparation, and marketing strategy are in place.

🍁 Serious buyers are still looking. Buyers searching during the fall often have a reason for making a move and may be ready to act when the right home becomes available.

🏡 There may be less competition. With fewer homes on the market in some areas, your property may have a better opportunity to capture buyers’ attention.

💰 Timing can create opportunity. Buyers hoping to move before the holidays or the end of the year may have a more defined timeline.

📸 Fall can photograph beautifully. Warm lighting, seasonal landscaping, and inviting spaces can help create that cozy feeling buyers love.

But here’s what matters most: the calendar doesn’t determine whether it’s a good time to sell. Your local market does.

Inventory, buyer demand, recent comparable sales, your home’s condition, pricing, and your personal goals should all be part of the conversation.

If selling is on your radar, don’t automatically put your plans on hold until spring. Let’s look at the numbers, evaluate your options, and determine what makes the most sense for you and your home. 🏡

The headlines tell one story. Real life tells another. 🏡❤️The real estate market may feel uncertain. Interest rates chan...
09/22/2026

The headlines tell one story. Real life tells another. 🏡❤️

The real estate market may feel uncertain. Interest rates change. Inventory shifts. Headlines can make you wonder whether now is the right time to make a move.

But behind all of that, life is still happening.

Families still need to move.
Sellers still need solutions.
First time homebuyers are still ready to begin building something of their own.
Veterans are still relocating and transitioning into their next chapter.
And buyers are still choosing new construction and finding homes that fit where life is taking them next.

These four homes represent two sellers and two buyers I recently had the honor of representing. Four different journeys. Four different sets of circumstances. And four opportunities for me to do what I believe this business is really about: listen to the need, help solve the problem, and create a game plan to move forward.

That is the part of real estate I love. ❤️

Whether you are buying your very first home, using your VA benefits, considering new construction, preparing to sell, relocating, or simply wondering what your options look like in today’s market, you do not have to have everything figured out before we talk.

We can start with a conversation.

Tell me where you are. Tell me where you are trying to go. And together, we will put a game plan in place that makes sense for you.

It would be my honor to serve you next. 🏡🔑

LaCretia Hemphill | Realtor®️
Veteran | Retired Navy Chief ⚓️
Keller Williams Preferred ❤️
📞 (803) 873-1019
💌 [email protected]

📍 Columbia and the surrounding Midlands of South Carolina


09/22/2026

If the kitchen is your happy place, you might as well LOVE the one you’re in! 👩🏽‍🍳🏡

Whether you need room to cook, meal prep for the week, host Sunday dinner, gather around the island with family and friends, or simply have enough counter space to do it ALL, the right kitchen can make all the difference.

If your current kitchen is no longer serving what you’re cooking up, I can help you find one that will. 😉🔑

09/21/2026

Listen… everybody knows a Publix sub be HITTING! 💯😜

And if you know me, you already know I’m a foodie. But one thing about MY sandwich… those toppings have got to be FRESH!

Fresh lettuce. Tomatoes. Crisp cucumbers. Banana peppers. Seasoning. Sub Sauce, etc. And please don’t be stingy with any of it! 😏

Sometimes dinner does not need reservations, a menu, or anything fancy. Just make my sandwich good, with all the things, and let me go home and enjoy my food in peace. 😋

Publix understood the assignment. And Miss Tonya got me right. 😉

Now I need to know… how do you like YOUR Publix sub? 👀

09/21/2026

First time homebuyers and Veterans, hear me on this one! 🏡🔑

You do NOT have to buy at the very top of what you qualify for. The goal is homeownership that still allows you to live your life, build savings, handle the unexpected and sleep peacefully at night.

Getting the keys is exciting. Being able to comfortably afford those keys after closing is even better. ❤️

Let’s make a smart move, not just a move.

LaCretia Hemphill | Realtor®️
Veteran | Retired Navy Chief ⚓️
Keller Williams Preferred ❤️
📞 (803) 873-1019
💌 [email protected]

09/20/2026

🎉 OPEN HOUSE TODAY IN BLYTHEWOOD!

$399,999 gets you the land, the setting, custom brick construction, a new 2026 roof, peaceful pond views, and the opportunity to make the finishes your own.

🌳 1.55 acres
🌊 Peaceful pond views
🧱 Custom all brick home
☀️ Year round enclosed sunroom
🏡 Single level living + spacious bonus room

And there’s even more value on the table! 💰

✨ Seller is offering up to $10,000 toward buyer closing costs
✨ With the use of my preferred lender, qualified buyers may also receive up to an additional $5,000 lender credit

That’s potentially up to $15,000 in available credits to help make your move even sweeter!*

📍 204 Ashley Oaks Drive | Blythewood, SC
📅 TODAY | Sunday, September 20
⏰ 1 PM to 3 PM
🏡 Public Open House hosted by Shonda Canty

If you’ve seen this home before, come see it again at $399,999. If you haven’t seen it yet, today is your opportunity.

The blueprint is already here. Bring your vision and make it yours. ❤️🏡

Can’t make the open house? Contact me to schedule your private showing.

*Credits are subject to buyer eligibility, loan program requirements, lender approval, and applicable limits.

🍂🏡 Your home doesn’t need a complete makeover to feel like fall.Sometimes a few simple changes are all it takes to make ...
09/18/2026

🍂🏡 Your home doesn’t need a complete makeover to feel like fall.

Sometimes a few simple changes are all it takes to make your space feel warmer, cozier, and ready for the season.

🍁 Bring in warmer tones. Think rust, caramel, olive, and rich neutrals through pillows, throws, artwork, or small accessories.

🧺 Add texture. Woven baskets, natural wood, linen, and layered fabrics instantly make a room feel more inviting.

🕯️ Warm up the lighting. Table lamps, candles, and softer lighting can completely change the mood of a room as the evenings get darker.

🌿 Bring a little nature inside. Seasonal branches, dried florals, greenery, and a few pumpkins can add just enough fall without going overboard.

🛋️ Make your favorite spaces extra comfortable. Add a cozy throw to the sofa, layer in a rug, or refresh that little corner where you love to sit with your coffee.

And remember, seasonal decorating doesn’t have to mean changing everything. Use what you already have and add a few pieces that make your home feel good to you. ❤️

Now tell me…are you a subtle fall touches person, or does your house look like fall walked through the front door and took over? 😂🍂

09/17/2026

🏡 BLYTHEWOOD OPEN HOUSE THIS SUNDAY!

If you have been waiting for more land, more privacy, more house, and more value, put 204 Ashley Oaks Drive on your Sunday plans! 👀🏡

Now offered at $399,999, this custom, all brick home sits on 1.55 acres with beautiful pond views and offers features that would be incredibly difficult to duplicate at this price today.

✨ Single level living
✨ 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms
✨ Approximately 2,120 square feet
✨ Split floor plan
✨ Year round enclosed sunroom
✨ Large upstairs bonus room
✨ Side entry 2 car garage
✨ Peaceful pond views
✨ NEW ROOF in 2026
✨ Plenty of space and opportunity to make it your own

And there is even more value on the table. 💰

The sellers are offering up to $10,000 in seller credits, PLUS with the use of my preferred lender, qualified buyers may receive up to an additional $5,000 lender credit. That is potentially up to $15,000 in combined credits to help make your purchase happen. 🙌🏽

📍 204 Ashley Oaks Drive, Blythewood, SC 29016
📅 Sunday, September 20
⏰ 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
🏡 Hosted by Shonda Canty

Stop by Sunday and take a look at a property offering the land, privacy, pond views, solid construction, and space that simply cannot be duplicated at today’s price.

Can’t make the Open House? Contact me to schedule your private showing. 📲

09/17/2026

Another closing. Another set of keys. Another reason to celebrate. 🔑🏡🙌🏽

Yes, you see me celebrating, but it’s never just about another transaction closing.

Behind every closing is a buyer who trusted me with a major decision. There were conversations, questions, showings, negotiations, inspections, paperwork, deadlines and probably a few moments when we all had to take a deep breath. 😅

And then we get to THIS moment. ❤️

Helping another buyer make it all the way from “I think I’m ready” to HOMEOWNER will never get old for me.

Congratulations to my buyer on closing another chapter and opening the door to a brand new one! 🥂🏡

If homeownership has been on your mind, you don’t have to know exactly where to start. That’s what I’m here for. Let’s have a conversation and create a plan. 😉

Address

140 Wildewood Park Drive
Columbia, SC
29223

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

+18038731019

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