Derek Sells Real Estate

07/27/2025

Day 4 ❤️

07/11/2025

🚨 Just got out of our weekly Oceanfront Guru sales meeting and I’ve got some exciting news to share! 🌊🏝️

In real estate, connections are everything—and today I walked away with two new tools in my toolbox that could make owning an oceanfront property way more accessible than you might think 👇

💥 Option 1: Only 10% down required with just a 685 credit score
💥 Option 2: No income stipulations required! With 25% down and a 700 credit score (on loans $150,000+), you can qualify using projected rental income instead of your personal income. Game changer for investors! 🔑

Whether you’re dreaming of a beach getaway or looking for a smart investment, I’d love to walk you through the numbers and see what’s possible. Let’s talk 🌴

📲 Shoot me a message or drop a comment if you want more info!

06/25/2025

🏢✨ When the perfect condo is just one floor away… you make it happen! 🙌

Showed my buyer a great unit this week, but they said, “We love it… just wish it was one floor higher!” 😅

So I tapped into my database, reached out to an owner on their dream floor… and guess what? They were ready to sell! 📞🔑

🎯 Got the unit listed AND under contract the same day — for my happy buyer client AND my new seller client! Double win! 💥🎉

This is what happens when you don’t just wait for the perfect listing… you go create it. 💪

Looking for something specific? I might already know who owns it 😉
📲 Let’s talk! 843-999-6904

06/21/2025

🎉 Just Listed! 🎉
The ONLY 2 bed, 2 bath available in Atlantica Resort — and it’s a stunner! 😍🌊

✨ Tile flooring
✨ Granite countertops
✨ Stainless steel appliances
✨ Strong rental history = serious income potential 💰📈

Resort perks? Oh yeah:
🏖️ Oceanfront pool
💦 Lazy river
🏊 Indoor pool
🛁 Hot tub

Whether you’re buying for fun or funds, this condo checks ALL the boxes ✅
📲 DM me for details or to schedule a tour!

06/12/2025

🌴 Thinking about buying an oceanfront condo? Now might be your moment 🕒

🏖️ Beachfront views ✔️
💸 Rental income potential ✔️
📈 Market activity picking back up ✔️

We’re seeing strong bookings, rising demand, and properties that double as both a getaway and an investment. Whether you want weekend vibes or year-round cash flow, oceanfront condos in Myrtle Beach are delivering in 2025.

Want to see what’s out there? DM me “OCEANFRONT” and I’ll send you my free investor guide with top picks and tips!

📲 (843) 999-6904

05/12/2025

05/10/2025

I’ll take a cloudy day at the beach over a sunny day anywhere else, any day!

05/06/2025

Let’s talk real estate transparency!

Over the past year, there’s been a lot of chatter about how realtors get paid—and I’ve seen plenty of hot takes on social media questioning whether we really earn it. So just to clear things up, here’s a quick peek behind the curtain!
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Let’s use a $150,000 condo as an example. At a 3% seller-side commission, that’s $4,500 gross. But here’s where that money really goes…

Whether it’s a $150K listing or a million-dollar property, I treat every listing the same—with strategy, care, and my own upfront investment.

Before the sale even happens, I personally invest:
📸 $500+ for professional photography + videography to make the property shine
📲 $250+ in social media ads to target the right buyers
🏡 $350+ on open house materials + staffing to create a great showing experience
✉️ $300+ on direct mail to spread the word locally

That’s $1,400+ out of pocket before we even get to the showings.
And honestly, it’s easy to spot when that investment doesn’t happen—just scroll through some of the listing photos and expired listings out there.

On top of that, as realtors we also cover:
💼 Monthly brokerage fees
🗂️ MLS dues (monthly + yearly)
🌐 A portion of every commission goes to our brokerage to help cover admin costs, company-wide marketing tools, and exposure on sites like Zillow, Realtor.com, and the MLS (so buyers and their agents can actually find your listing)

Then there’s the time—
⏳ On average, a listing takes about 90 days of hands-on work:
✔️ Prepping and marketing
✔️ Scheduling showings + open houses
✔️ Managing feedback, offers, inspections, and paperwork
✔️ Keeping you informed the whole way through

And yep—as independent contractors, we set aside around 25% for taxes too.
(We love the IRS, right?)

So the next time you see someone say, “Realtors have it easy”—just know we’re not just putting up signs.
We’re investing our time, money, and energy to get you to the closing table.

And I wouldn’t have it any other way.

05/05/2025

¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo!
Having an office in breakers resort on the beach has its perks..

Today we’re serving up sunshine, salsa, and SOLD signs!

Whether you’re buying your dream beach condo or selling to start a new adventure, I’m here to make the real estate fiesta stress-free and full of good vibes.

Let’s taco ‘bout your next move!
Message me anytime – I bring the chips and the comps.