Lekita Smith, Realtor

03/22/2026

Buying a home soon? Here are a few questions you can ask, and should ask your Realtor. There are several questions you should ask, but here are 5 of the many.

03/10/2026

‼️ First-Time Homebuyers—Don’t Make These Mistakes! 👀🏡

Buying your first home is exciting, but these common mistakes can cost you time, emotions and money:

1️⃣ Not budgeting for all homeownership costs
2️⃣ Skipping a professional home inspection
3️⃣ House hunting before getting pre-approved
💡 The right guidance can make all the difference.
📲 Thinking about buying your first home in South Carolina? Let’s talk before you start scrolling listings.

02/06/2026

From “I want to see where I stand” to “YES TO THE ADDRESS” in 3 months!

02/06/2026

Friday’s Feature ~ If your next home must have a pool, hot tub, and space for everyone… this Blythewood beauty just checked all the boxes. 🏡✨
4 bedrooms
3,100+ sq ft
Private backyard with waterfall pool
Located in Abney Hills Estates
Would you rather have:
🏊 A pool for summer
🔥 A cozy fireplace for winter
🌳 A big backyard for entertaining

Tell me your pick in the comments! 👇🏾

Exclusively listed by Keyia Stucks with Coldwell Banker Realty

02/04/2026

🥴Don’t get bamboozled by a Zillow Zestimate.

~Zillow doesn’t walk through your home.
👉🏾It doesn’t see your upgrades, your curb appeal, or the care you’ve put into every room. And it most certainly won’t smell that 15 years of your pets that you are used to so no longer smells.

🤯 And most importantly Zillow won’t negotiate top dollar on your behalf.
❓ An online estimate is just a guess.
💫 A trusted REALTOR® (LEKITA, DUH) brings strategy, market knowledge, and real results.

If you’re thinking about selling, let’s talk about what your home is actually worth—no algorithms, just expertise.
📲 843.331.9504
📧 [email protected]
💻 www.soldbylekita.com

02/02/2026

💫 Homeowner Money-Saving Tip 💫
Because yes, you’re probably losing real money every single month without even realizing it.
Today’s culprit?
Your dryer vent.
A clean vent = lower bills, faster drying, and a MUCH safer home.
Most people forget about it… until their energy bill reminds them.

02/02/2026

Think buying a home is years away? Think again.
Most people overestimate what they need and underestimate how close they really are.
The truth is… you might be closer than your brain thinks.
Swipe through to see why the “perfect” timeline is closer than you imagined, and how one conversation could get you on the path to your dream home.

02/02/2026

💫 Why I’m grateful for my clients.
Not because of the closings.
Not because of the contracts.
But because of the moments most people never see.

My clients push me.
They teach me.
They trust me with chapters most people never get invited into.
If 2026 is your year to make a move, I’m ready when you are.
Trust me , and let me walk it with you.
That’s what I’m grateful for.

02/01/2026

‼️ HOME SELLERS this is for you! ‼️

When I say 2026 hits different, here’s one of the reasons why… 🏡✨
The market isn’t what it used to be. My valuation process has shifted with the market, focusing on what buyers are really looking for, microtrends, and smart strategies for both buying and selling.

If 2026 is your year to make a move, I’m ready when you are. Let’s navigate this new market together!

01/31/2026

❄️ Winter Buying & Selling: The Plot Twist Most Agents Don’t Tell You
Here’s the truth: winter doesn’t magically lower prices… competition does.

While everyone tells you to “wait until spring,” the real advantage is now:
• Less competition = more negotiating power
• Serious buyers only = smoother deals
• Motivated sellers = faster results
• Strategy > timing — homes aren’t discounted, your edge is Winter isn’t slow, it’s smart. Make the season work for you.

If you want to see the homes everyone else is waiting on…
DM ADVANTAGE and I’ll send you what’s actually worth looking at this month. 🏡✨

01/27/2026

✨ “Single. Strong. and Home-Owned! 🏡💪 Celebrating the rise of single women making moves in today’s housing market!”

This article is from 2024 but still an awesome read! From 2024 to date women are continuing to make moves 😊

Single women home buyers are surpassing all odds in the housing market and purchasing homes with lower household incomes in an increasingly unaffordable housing market.

10/10/2025

7 Key Factors for First Time Homebuyers:

https://soldbylekita.com/2025/10/10/🏡-7-key-factors-first-time-homebuyers-in-columbia-sc-should-consider-in-todays-housing-market