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Rentals South Carolina vacation rental - condo / house - Hilton Head Island South Carolina Myrtle Beach South Carolina North Myrtle Beach South Carolina vacation condo or house rental Home Page = USA Vacation Rentals = South Carolina Vacation Rentals Rentals in South Carolina Vacation Rental Properties A new window will open for each individual rental property clicked on. (#) - pictures - availability calendar Vacation Property for rent in South Carolina include: (cities are added as listings become available) 2005-12-29  Hilton Head Island Myrtle Beach North Myrtle Beach Hilton Head Island South Carolina vacation rental return to top of South Carolina page or return to state list of USA vacation rentals Hilton Head Island South Carolina vacation rental Oceanfront Breakers #222 Great Location - Coligny Circle (3) Listing #144 Hilton Head Island Accom:  1 Bedroom 1 Full Bath Condo Sleeps up to 4: Weekly Rate (USA Dollars): $500 - $850 Hilton Head Island South Carolina vacation rentals New Tile & Appliances! 2 Pools S. End of Island near Coligny (3) Listing #9 Hilton Head Island Accom:  1 Bedroom 1 Full Bath Villa Sleeps up to 4: Weekly Rate (USA Dollars): 300 - 750 Hilton Head Island South Carolina vacation rental Picturesque PD Resort Villas Close to Beach, Golf & Tennis (3) Listing #15 Hilton Head Island Accom:  2 Bedrooms 2 Full Baths Villa Sleeps up to 8: Weekly Rate (USA Dollars): 625 - 1075 Hilton Head Island South Carolina vacation rentals Lowest Rates - Outdoor Pool S. End of Island near Coligny (3) Listing #327 Hilton Head Island Accom:  2 Bedrooms 1 Full Bath Villa Sleeps up to 6: Weekly Rate (USA Dollars): $300 - $700 Hilton Head Island South Carolina vacation rental Hilton Head Resort #1110 Ocean, Marsh and Lagoon Views! (3) Listing #148 Hilton Head Island Accom:  2 Bedrooms 2 Full Baths Villa Sleeps up to 6: Weekly Rate (USA Dollars): 450 - 700 Hilton Head Island South Carolina vacation rentals Hilton Head Beach and Tennis Resort (2) Listing #430 Hilton Head Island Accom:  1 Bedroom 1 Full Bath Villa Sleeps up to 6: Daily Rate (USA Dollars): $100 - $100 Hilton Head Island South Carolina vacation rental Sea Pines 1BR Near Harbor Town Pool, Tennis, Bike to Beach (3) Listing #257 Hilton Head Island Accom:  1 Bedroom 1 Full Bath Villa Sleeps up to 4: Weekly Rate (USA Dollars): $600 - 900 Hilton Head Island vacation rentals TRUE DIRECT OCEANFRONT VIEW Totally Remodeled+Luxurious! (6) Listing #75 Hilton Head Island Accom:  1 Bedroom 1 Full Bath Villa Sleeps up to 4: Weekly Rate (USA Dollars): $550/wk - $795/wk Hilton Head Island South Carolina rental French Villa @ Shipyard 3 Bdrm, 3 Bath - Golf, Lagoon (2) Listing #267 Hilton Head Island Accom:  3 Bedrooms 3 Full Baths 1 Half Bath Villa Sleeps up to 11: Weekly Rate (USA Dollars): 650 - 1450 Hilton Head Island South Carolina rentals BREAKERS #240 FANTASTIC VIEW TRUE DIRECT OCEANFRONT ENDUNIT (3) Listing #22 Hilton Head Island Accom:  1 Bedroom 1 Full Bath Condo Sleeps up to 4: Weekly Rate (USA Dollars): 400 - 925 Hilton Head Island South Carolina vacation rental Hilton Head Ocean Villa Condo Gold Rated HHB&T Ocean View (3) Listing #72 Hilton Head Island Accom:  1 Bedroom 1 Full Bath Condo Sleeps up to 6: Weekly Rate (USA Dollars): 495 - 750 Hilton Head Island South Carolina vacation rentals HILTON HEAD 2 BD OCEAN VILLA OCEAN FUN THAT'S AFFORDABLE (3) Listing #296 Hilton Head Island Accom:  2 Bedrooms 2 Full Baths Villa Sleeps up to 6: Weekly Rate (USA Dollars): $650.00* - $850.00* Hilton Head Island South Carolina vacation rental Quiet Colonnade, Walk to Beach Shipyard-on Beach Path (3) Listing #10 Hilton Head Island Accom:  2 Bedrooms 2 Full Baths Condo Sleeps up to 6: Weekly Rate (USA Dollars): 560 - 895 Hilton Head Island South Carolina vacation rentals Island Club of Hilton Head Oceanfront Condo (3) Listing #41 Hilton Head Island Accom:  2 Bedrooms 2 Full Baths Condo Sleeps up to 6: Weekly Rate (USA Dollars): 900 - 1199 Hilton Head Island South Carolina vacation rental Hilton Head Resort #2203 Fabulous Oceanview (3) Listing #274 Hilton Head Island Accom:  2 Bedrooms 2 Full Baths Condo Sleeps up to 5: Weekly Rate (USA Dollars): $500.00 - $750.00 Hilton Head Island South Carolina vacation rentals HILTON HEAD CONDO WITH BEAUTIFUL OCEAN VIEW (3) Listing #25 Hilton Head Island Accom:  2 Bedrooms 2 Full Baths Condo Sleeps up to 4: Weekly Rate (USA Dollars): $550/week - $950/week Hilton Head Island vacation rental Brand New 3 Bedroom Villa Terrific Golf Views (3) Listing #31 Hilton Head Island Accom:  3 Bedrooms 3 Full Baths Condo Sleeps up to 6: Weekly Rate (USA Dollars): 837 - 1395 Hilton Head Island South Carolina vacation rentals Economy Oceanside Rental Private Ocean Access (3) Listing #273 Hilton Head Island Accom:  2 Bedrooms 2 Full Baths Villa Sleeps up to 6: Weekly Rate (USA Dollars): 450 - 700 Hilton Head Island South Carolina vacation rental Shipyard/Beachwalk Dream Villa Steps to Beach; 2 Bikes (3) Listing #4 Hilton Head Island Accom:  2 Bedrooms 2 Full Baths Villa Sleeps up to 6: Weekly Rate (USA Dollars): $575 - $850 Hilton Head Island South Carolina rentals #1 Family Oceanfront Resort Tennis Villa (3) Listing #1 Hilton Head Island Accom:  2 Bedrooms 2 Full Baths Villa Sleeps up to 6: Weekly Rate (USA Dollars): $600 - $975 Hilton Head Island South Carolina rental VIP 3 BD Villa Balcony Views Indoor Pool Balcony Views Also Listing #314 Hilton Head Island Accom:  3 Bedrooms 2 Full Baths Condo Sleeps up to 8: Weekly Rate (USA Dollars): 900 - 900 Hilton Head Island South Carolina vacation rentals Best Kept Secret in HH Family or Golf Vacation (3) Listing #259 Hilton Head Island Accom:  2 Bedrooms 2 Full Baths Villa Sleeps up to 6: Weekly Rate (USA Dollars): $375 - $775 Hilton Head Island South Carolina vacation rental Tennismaster Internet & Bikes Snowbird Rates (3) Listing #302 Hilton Head Island Accom:  3 Bedrooms 3 Full Baths 1 Half Bath Townhouse Sleeps up to 10: Weekly Rate (USA Dollars): 700 - 1395 Hilton Head Island South Carolina vacation rentals Spectacular Ocean Views and Affordable for You (3) Listing #51 Hilton Head Island Accom:  2 Bedrooms 2 Full Baths Villa Sleeps up to 6: Weekly Rate (USA Dollars): $500 - $750 Hilton Head Island South Carolina vacation rental Hilton Head Island Villa Near Beach - Fiddler's Cove (3) Listing #177 Hilton Head Island Accom:  2 Bedrooms 2 Full Baths Villa Sleeps up to 6: Weekly Rate (USA Dollars): 700 - 850 Hilton Head Island vacation rentals Recenly awarded "VIP" status!! Adjacent to Harbourtown Golf (6) Listing #106 Hilton Head Island Accom:  4 Bedrooms 4 Full Baths Townhouse Sleeps up to 10: Weekly Rate (USA Dollars): $1200/wk - $1700/wk Hilton Head Island South Carolina vacation rental #1 PARADISE VACATION GREAT FAMILY RESORT (3) Listing #270 Hilton Head Island Accom:  2 Bedrooms 2 Full Baths Condo Sleeps up to 6: Weekly Rate (USA Dollars): $500.00 - $850.00 Hilton Head Island South Carolina vacation rentals HHI Beach & Tennis Club Beautiful Ocean View (6) Listing #232 Hilton Head Island Accom:  1 Bedroom 1 Full Bath Condo Sleeps up to 6: Weekly Rate (USA Dollars): $400 - $550 Hilton Head Island South Carolina vacation rental Fantastic Resort Villa Affordable Too (3) Listing #320 Hilton Head Island Accom:  2 Bedrooms 2 Full Baths Villa Sleeps up to 6: Weekly Rate (USA Dollars): 500 - 750 Hilton Head Island South Carolina vacation rentals Affordable and Family Oriented Just Steps to the Beach (3) Listing #76 Hilton Head Island Accom:  1 Bedroom 1 Full Bath Condo Sleeps up to 6: Weekly Rate (USA Dollars): $350/week - $600/week Hilton Head Island South Carolina rental Palmetto Dunes Villa Palmetto Dunes Villa (3) Listing #42 Hilton Head Island Accom:  4 Bedrooms 3 Full Baths Townhouse Sleeps up to 10: Weekly Rate (USA Dollars): 1000 - 2000 Myrtle Beach South Carolina vacation rentals return to top of South Carolina page or return to state list of USA vacation rentals Myrtle Beach South Carolina rentals Beautiful Shore Dr. Condo Oceanfront, Side View (3) Listing #159 Myrtle Beach Accom:  2 Bedrooms 1 Full Bath 1 Half Bath Condo Sleeps up to 6: Weekly Rate (USA Dollars): $400 - $975 Myrtle Beach South Carolina vacation rental Sun and Fun Beach Villa Rental On Beautiful Shore Drive (3) Listing #254 Myrtle Beach Accom:  2 Bedrooms 2 Full Baths Condo Sleeps up to 6: Weekly Rate (USA Dollars): $600.00 - $950.00 Myrtle Beach South Carolina vacation rentals Lovely Myrtle Beach Resort Huge New Lazy River for 2005! (3) Listing #332 Myrtle Beach Accom:  2 Bedrooms 2 Full Baths Condo Sleeps up to 6: Weekly Rate (USA Dollars): 359 - 999 Myrtle Beach vacation rental Kingston Plantation Oceanfront 3BR / 3BA, OF 3 Balconies (3) Listing #261 Myrtle Beach Accom:  3 Bedrooms 3 Full Baths Condo Sleeps up to 10: Weekly Rate (USA Dollars): 1500 - 3300 Myrtle Beach South Carolina vacation rentals Fabulous View - Ocean & Pool Ocean Forest Villas (3) Listing #40 Myrtle Beach Accom:  2 Bedrooms 2 Full Baths Condo Sleeps up to 6: Weekly Rate (USA Dollars): $336 - $1064 Myrtle Beach South Carolina vacation rental Ocean Forest Villa Condo Oceanview Condo (3) Listing #3 Myrtle Beach Accom:  2 Bedrooms 2 Full Baths Condo Sleeps up to 6: Weekly Rate (USA Dollars): $475 - $950 North Myrtle Beach South Carolina vacation rental return to top of South Carolina page or return to state list of USA vacation rentals North Myrtle Beach South Carolina vacation rentals Waterpointe I - On The Beach Spacious 3BR Condo (3) Listing #428 North Myrtle Beach Accom:  3 Bedrooms 2 Full Baths Condo Sleeps up to 8: Weekly Rate (USA Dollars): 700 - 1700 North Myrtle Beach South Carolina vacation rental North Myrtle Beach Condo Direct Ocean Front (3) Listing #23 North Myrtle Beach Accom:  3 Bedrooms 3 Full Baths Condo Sleeps up to 11: Weekly Rate (USA Dollars): $600 - $1600 North Myrtle Beach South Carolina vacation rentals Windy Hills Beach Front Balco Oceanfront and Pool View (3) Listing #244 North Myrtle Beach Accom:  2 Bedrooms 2 Full Baths Condo Sleeps up to 6: Weekly Rate (USA Dollars): $ 440.00 - $ 1100.00 North Myrtle Beach South Carolina vacation rental Ocean Front wt. 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BuyMyself - Canale, IRED Attitude & News Home Directories Int'l Realty US Realty BuyMyself Choosing A Real Estate Agent By Stephen M. Canale, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA There's a common saying in the real estate industry regarding the vast number of agents in the business: "If you don't have any friends who are agents, then you probably don't have any friends at all." With so many agent out there, how can you make an intelligent decision? Do you choose a friend, neighbor or coworker? Should you work with an agent at a large firm, a small firm, a franchise or an independent? While there's an exception to every rule, and every marketplace has its own nuances, here are some solid rules to apply when you want the best representation to protect your interests. Demand Experience The real estate profession is plagued by high turnover. This creates a workforce that is made up of many newcomers. While there are brand new agents with good intentions, why trust one of the largest investment you'll ever buy or sell to someone without experience? Always look for an agent with at least two years of experience. Anyone still in the business after two years has probably learned at least the fundamentals of real estate. Look for Commitment Another problem we have in the industry is a large number of part time and recreational salespeople. These folks have either retired from some other career, work in real estate seasonally or are earning a second income for the family and honestly don't need to work full time. No matter how long they have been in real estate, their lack of full-time commitment makes it impossible for them to keep up with the vast changes in law, marketing and business practices that are occurring in the profession today. If an agent isn't working at least thirty hours a week, fifty weeks a year, look for someone else. Consider Education In the majority of states, the requirements for real estate licensing are substantially less than those for cutting hair. In Michigan, for example, all that is required is a forty-hour class and a multiple choice test. You cannot rely on licensing to indicate competence. And, unfortunately, many agent's real estate education ends with their pre-license education. While there are numerous advanced real estate education courses available, the only technical and competence based program available nationwide is the Graduate, REALTORS® Institute (GRI) series, which is administered under the direction of the National Association of REALTORS®. A REALTOR® who completes the fifteen eight-hour modules, and passes examinations, may then use the designation of GRI. While only 15%-20% of agents have earned this accreditation, it should not be too difficult finding a GRI in your marketplace as they will commonly print the designation behind their name in advertising as well as on letterhead and business cards. Conduct Interviews Before you hire an agent to help you buy or sell a home, you should interview at least three agents in person. In order to do this, first get recommendations from friends, family and neighbors. Then look on the web, in homes magazines and the local newspaper to see what kind of marketing the various companies are doing in your area and call a few that impress you. Then make brief fact-finding calls to determine which of the agents on your list are full time, experienced and either hold the GRI designation or are at least working aggressively toward it. You will probably need to call ten to fifteen agents in order to find three that are worth interviewing. The interview itself need not be a formal one. It is simply an opportunity for you to meet the candidate and explain your needs; and to determine whether you would be comfortable working with them. Ask whatever questions you like, or simply explain your goals and listen carefully to what they propose to do for you in meeting your needs. The decision If you follow the suggestions above, you will find that there are excellent agents working for firms both large and small; both franchised and independent. Thus, the real decision must be made based on the competency of the individual agent you will be working with on a day-to-day basis. Stephen M. Canale is President, Broker/Instructor of Acclaim Residential Marketing Ann Arbor, Michigan | IRED Home | Search IRED | © 1995-2005 IRED.Com, Inc All Rights Reserved