Real Estate Five of the Low Country
Larry 843-290-5101
Valerie 843-540-3829

HOME SELLERS

With our variable rate commissions, you can sell your home for as little as 1%, while receiving full service and enhanced marketing designed to sell your home faster and for a higher price. 

Show Me

HOME BUYERS

Buy any home through Real Estate Five of the Low Country and receive a Home Warranty that covers repairs of HVAC, water heater, kitchen appliances, washer, dryer, electrical and plumbing.

Show Me

MEET THE TEAM

Put the skills and experience of Larry & Valerie to work for you. Whether you are buying a new home or selling your current home, this hard and smart working duo will be with you every step of the way.

Show Me
Staying in your home as you get older or right-sizing to a better place to live
By Larry Stoller

Like most Americans, as you grow older, you probably want to stay in your home for as long as you can. And living the good life, here in beautiful Bluffton, you may never want to leave. 

However, as life goes on, it may become harder to do all the house chores on your own. Or, the costs to obtain help may become too much of a burden.

Older Americans often think of their home as a nest egg. They may decide to use their home equity to get some extra money.  Home equity is the difference between the appraised value of your home and what you owe on any mortgages.

Did you know that a Reverse Mortgage is one way that you can convert a portion of your home equity into cash and allow you to continue to live in your home for as long as you want with no monthly payments required?  For more information, talk to your attorney, accountant, or meet with a local reverse mortgage expert.

However, is that the best way to use the equity in your home?  It might be, but it is a decision that you should consider carefully. Maybe it’s better to right size, sell your home and  buy a home that is better suited to your specific needs, or think about an independent living type of arrangement.

If you are planning to remain in your home, as abilities diminish as part of the aging process, assistance and/or changes may be needed to maintain your independence and safety at home.  You may want to consider consulting with an occupational therapist to obtain recommendations that are specific to your needs, skills, environment, and budget.

On the other hand, if you are thinking about right-sizing, there are a number of local real estate agents who are very familiar with all the home ownership options that are available here in our Lowcountry Paradise. Some of these agents may have special designations and valuable experience in working with seniors.

If you just want additional information, a great resource is the National Council On Aging (their website is www.ncoa.org).  Others include: www.eldercare.aci.gov, www.benefitscheckup.org, www.homemods.org, www.caregiver.org, and www.reversemortgage.org.


Larry Stoller is a local Broker and Realtor with Real Estate FIVE of the Low Country. He may be contacted at: Larry@RealEstateFive.com, www.RealEstateFive.com.

Quick Search

$
$
 

Quick Contact

Enter your phone number and we'll give you a call.

 

What our clients are saying  

We chose Larry Stoller to be our listing agent for our condo in Bluffton South Carolina based on a recommendation from a neighbor who had also used Larry’s services. We could not have been happier with the results. Great communication, flexible commissions, quick sale (3 days!), and a great attitude and helpful knowledge. Larry and Valerie are a great team and we highly recommend them for any of your real estate needs. Thank you,

 

~ Jeff & Mary Lou Muckleroy

Larry and Valerie helped me sell my house. If you are looking for the personal touch then these real estate professionals are the ones. They went above and beyond what usual big outfits give you. If you are looking to sell and/or buy a house, then Larry and Valerie are who you need to call. I don't just hand out recommendations, they have to be earned. And they earned mine.

 

~ Zack Southwick, Bluffton, SC

Valerie and Larry, thank you so much for the excellent marketing, selling and timely closing of our home. Your efforts were immediate, well planned and executed. As a result, the responses came quick and at a greater price than we anticipated. All this occurred with a very can-do and friendly attitude. We would be happy to recommend your services as we have already. Thanks again for helping make our dreams come true.

 

~ Jim & Fran Cason, Bluffton, SC

We've sold six houses in the past 17 years and Larry was hands down the best agent we've used. We were very impressed with the way he got the job done. He was always available to answer questions and stayed in close contact with us during our selling process. Larry is easy to work with, and we could tell that he definitely had our best interest at heart. I would not hesitate to recommend him and would use him again in the future.

 

~ Matt & Beth Nielsen, Bluffton, SC

Valerie and Larry did an excellent job of getting a buyer for my house. I was very pleased with their services. They were always prompt and on time when they made appointments. Their feedback was very helpful. It was like getting two realtors to get the job done instead of one. I highly recommend them.

 

~ Ann Gibson, Sun City Hilton Head, SC

We met Larry about a year ago and with his incredible assistance we were able to purchase a home in The Haven in SC. He was always available to us to answer the never-ending series of questions we had. Being from out-of-state, he gave us a working knowledge of the area and provided us with all the information we needed to make a suitable offer on the property. His work with us continued even after we closed on the property, with assisting us in finding a quality renter until we were ready to move. I consider Larry to be an A+ realtor and would absolutely recommend him to anyone.

 

~ Rob Lovisolo, Maple Grove, MN

More Reviews

Want to Know How Much Your Home is Worth?

Get Your FREE Home Market Analysis Report Right Now!

YES, SHOW ME NOW