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Don Wessel - Greenville SC Realtor
Featured Listing
Buyer Agency
Folks, I’ve been a buyer’s agent for over 21 years, over 23 years as a Realtor. With the changes to buyer agent commissions related to the recent NAR lawsuit I am now actively pursuing listings. This does not mean that I’m not still helping buyers and I feel that will be even more important especially for people relocating to the area.
I’ve helped hundreds of nice people buy homes in the Greenville SC area. Now I’m going to use that expertise to also help sell your home and be prepared for strategies that good buyer’s agents always use.
There are a lot of Realtors in Greenville SC. Get the best of both worlds and have 21 years of buyer representation experience and your home on my website as a featured listing!
Whether you are a first-time home buyer or on your 17th home (a true case), I pledge to you, as an buyers agent, that I will do my best to help you purchase a home in Greenville or the surrounding area with your best interest in mind. I will give you honest opinions based on my area of knowledge so that you can make good decisions.
I’ll assist with your inspections, help you select a closing attorney and be there all the way with you to closing. It doesn’t matter to me if you are looking to spend $100,000 or over $1,000,000. I will do all I can to help you make a good decision on one of the most important purchases of your life… buying a home.
If you are interested in Downtown Greenville SC City Real Estate or Simpsonville, Greer homes, Taylors, Travelers Rest or anywhere in Greenville County, I can help, and I have. If you want to go to Spartanburg, Pickens or Anderson Counties, I’ve done that too.
I’ve seen thousands and thousands of homes and helped hundreds of buyers purchase them. I determine value not only based on the neighborhood comps but on all the homes I’ve seen throughout the years…folks, there’s more to it than Zillow, if it wasn’t, I’d be out of business.
“The fact that Don is a “Buyers” agent intrigued me. He is definitely focused on what is best for the buyers and is not distracted by also selling other houses. Don is a gentleman and a good listener. He pays attention to what you are looking for and goes out of his way to find it. Especially impressive is that he is highly organized, arrives on time to appointments, and has a well planned itinerary that he executes to perfection. He will not waste your time nor will he will drag you around until you are exhausted. Just the right amount of houses to look at for the time allowed. Don is a wealth of knowledge about the whole Greenville area, virtues/flaws of particular houses, and the best way to bid on a house. He started out as a real estate agent but ended up as a guide, mentor, and true friend. Do not hesitate to work with Don on buying a house. He is top-notch!”
Pete K.
Good Standing and Great Reviews
I am a member in good standing with the Greenville Association of Realtors, South Carolina Association of Realtors, the National Association of Realtors and the Real Estate Buyers Agents Council (REBAC).
If you are a first time home buyer, relocating to Greenville or local and just want a buyer’s agent on your side please call me at 864-335-8490 or email donwessel@gmail.com.
Don Wessel was recommended to us by our cousins, who moved to Anderson County two years ago. He helped them find the perfect home, and the trust in Don was built long distance as he shot video of homes and they chose one, without visiting.
We happened to visit in October, made the decision to move east from Las Vegas. Don set up home visits based on our requests and we toured many. His expertise helped us weed out the homes not right for us, or too much work for little value. THEN, he got the right house for us.
It’s on a golf course, which we wanted, and we knew right away this was the house. He made some requests of the sellers, they agreed and we are one month into our new house. WE LOVE IT.
From start to finish, Don made this purchase easy and smooth, up to and including our closing. If you are looking for a realtor, DON WESSEL is your guy.
THANK YOU Don, from Rick and Madeline Cuevas
O PECHANGA
What a great experience and pleasure it was to work with Don! After renting in the Greenville area for 10 months, we had decided that we were ready to possibly buy. I saw great comments about Don and gave him a call thinking I might hear back in a day or two. He called me back very quickly and I explained what I thought we were looking for. I was so pleased that he was able to meet and show us some prospects later that same afternoon. I could tell from the properties that he showed us that he had really listened and understood exactly what we wanted. He knows Greenville well, and was open and honest with his opinions on properties and areas we asked about. We ended up buying one of the town-homes that he showed us on that first day because it was a perfect fit. Look no further, call Don Wessel.
JEAN MARIE
We used Don to purchase a home during the covid crisis. Since we were out of state and unable to travel to view properties we relied on Don’s expertise and experience to help us purchase without being able to view in person. He was amazing, he helped us narrow down the areas to look in and steered us to properties that he felt would be perfect for us. We purchased a property and viewed it for the first time at closing. It was exactly as we expected because of the extensive video Don had sent us with his commentary as he walked the property and the surrounding area.
Working with Don was a great experience. I highly recommend him if you are looking for a home in Greenville area.
CARILOHA AUSTIN
Don was a tremendous help in the recent purchase of our home. He was very patient with us as we were only looking to purchase in Pelham Falls. When we found our dream home it happened to be a for sale by owner( FSBO) that the sellers did not want an outside agent involved in the process. Knowing that we needed someone who would keep our best interest at heart during the transaction, Don agreed to work with us exclusively. It was a comfort knowing that even though the sellers didn’t want an agent involved we still had someone representing us. After having worked with different agents in the past we can definitely say Don is one of the best and we will recommend him to all of our friends!
RIP & MEGAN
Don was a great help to us on our home search. He’s responsive and helpful, without being overbearing at all. His advice during negotiations/offer were spot-on and helped us get our first offer accepted in one of the craziest housing markets any of us have every seen. He also helped us to steer clear of neighborhoods that weren’t a good fit for us. That’s huge for people from out of town like us. Don’s expertise are so valuable to home buyers. Highly recommend.
SARA S.
My husband and I were moving to the area and downsizing. Don was there every step of the way. He found us exactly what we wanted and offered support and advice during the closing process. Best realtor we ever dealt with!
JUDY GILLIAM
I found Don from his YouTube videos. We were looking for an agent to help us determine if the Greenville area was right for us. Since we were moving from California, the right agent was going to be crucial in ensuring the transition would be as smooth as possible. I reached out via email and Don replied immediately. Don spent several days on three different visits showing us around and providing valuable insights into the areas we were looking at. We did not find the house we wanted during our visits but Don was very confident, given what we were looking for, that the house we wanted was here. We found one online and Don came out to shoot videos for us, since another trip could not be made, and gave us a good sense of what the house was like. We bought that house sight unseen and never regretted it for a moment. The purchase of the home was made on several factors and Don’s advice on the area, condition of the home and neighborhood were significant factors in that decision. I cannot recommend him highly enough. His knowledge of the Greenville areas and how the housing market is doing in those areas will make your purchasing decision a lot more comfortable. Especially, if you are from out-of-state.
BILL WALLS
My husband and I recently purchased a townhouse in Greenville and Don was our agent. We live in Montana so we needed someone we could trust with everything including advice on the local market, listening and understanding our needs regarding listings we would be interested in, help with financials, property management referrals, walk-throughs, etc. We quickly found a great home with Don’s help, and will be renting it out through the property management company he referred us to. The whole process was seamless and stress free which is saying a lot, as we had to put our trust in a realtor we’ve never met to help us buy a home we’ve never walked into. We look forward to relocating to Greenville one day, and meeting Don and thanking him properly.
LISA FRONGILLO
Don was such a huge help while I was buying my home. As a first-time home buyer, I had a lot of questions, and he was always happy to answer them and quick to respond. I couldn’t think of a better person to assist me in this process! I highly recommend him for any home buyer out there.
DELLA WATERS
Don was amazing to work with. We were moving from South Dakota with our two small children and needed to find a home in this busy market. Don was able to take us around to a bunch of houses and show us the area when we came for a visit and then when we were ready to buy he went and did video walk throughs for probably a dozen houses. Don is honest and listens to what you need and want. He gave us honest reviews on houses that we couldn’t physically be there to see ourselves. He was fast to answer all our questions and when it came to putting in offers and then purchasing a house, Don was there every step of the way. Even after we purchased our house Don has continued to be helpful in recommendations from everything like fences to land survey companies. We would highly recommend Don as your realtor!
DENISE OLSEN
My husband and I just bought our very first home and we are thrilled that we chose Don as our buyer’s agent! He was with us literally every step of the way throughout the process and was very prompt and thorough about answering any questions that we had. We really loved the website he custom tailored to us, so we’d get immediately notified of any new homes that met our very specific criteria. His skills really shown through when it came time to making an offer on the house of our dreams. In the summer market of 2021, I honestly had no hope that we’d get the house we wanted and if we did, I thought we’d have to pay $20,000 over asking price, but not only did he manage to get us the house we really wanted (I was shocked!), he also got us the house for UNDER asking price!!! That seems extremely rare in this market! Of course, this strategy wouldn’t work for all homes right now, but that is what is really unique about Don, he uses his gut feelings about a situation to get us (the buyers) the best deal possible! I’m sure you will love working with Don as much we have and we will surely be using him again in the future! Thanks Don!
TARA ALTMAN
Don was phenomenal throughout this entire process and made us incredibly comfortable as first-time home buyers. We had a basic idea of the overall process, but his demeanor kept us calm while navigating the intricacies of buying a home.
He negotiated everything perfectly and was responsive throughout the entire process. It felt like he was on call 24/7 and would answer us almost immediately, no matter how simple the question or how many times he has heard it. We absolutely look forward to working with Don again in the future if we buy another home, and we will without a doubt be recommending him to anyone and everyone we know!
We could not have landed our dream home without him, and we will forever be grateful.
MATTHEW BLOUIR
Don was a pleasure to work with. Very personable and responsive. We were looking for a home from out of state and Don was with us every step of the way. He knows the market well and once he understood our ‘tastes’ he was able to provide us spot-on recommendations. Communication was great and we ended up with the home of our dreams. He goes above and beyond to make you comfortable and meet your needs.
GREGG DEARHAMMER
Don Wessel was recommended to us by our cousins, who moved to Anderson County two years ago. He helped them find the perfect home, and the trust in Don was built long distance as he shot video of homes and they chose one, without visiting.
We happened to visit in October, made the decision to move east from Las Vegas. Don set up home visits based on our requests and we toured many. His expertise helped us weed out the homes not right for us, or too much work for little value. THEN, he got the right house for us.
It’s on a golf course, which we wanted, and we knew right away this was the house. He made some requests of the sellers, they agreed and we are one month into our new house. WE LOVE IT.
From start to finish, Don made this purchase easy and smooth, up to and including our closing. If you are looking for a realtor, DON WESSEL is your guy.
THANK YOU Don, from Rick and Madeline Cuevas
O PECHANGA
What a great experience and pleasure it was to work with Don! After renting in the Greenville area for 10 months, we had decided that we were ready to possibly buy. I saw great comments about Don and gave him a call thinking I might hear back in a day or two. He called me back very quickly and I explained what I thought we were looking for. I was so pleased that he was able to meet and show us some prospects later that same afternoon. I could tell from the properties that he showed us that he had really listened and understood exactly what we wanted. He knows Greenville well, and was open and honest with his opinions on properties and areas we asked about. We ended up buying one of the town-homes that he showed us on that first day because it was a perfect fit. Look no further, call Don Wessel.
JEAN MARIE
We used Don to purchase a home during the covid crisis. Since we were out of state and unable to travel to view properties we relied on Don’s expertise and experience to help us purchase without being able to view in person. He was amazing, he helped us narrow down the areas to look in and steered us to properties that he felt would be perfect for us. We purchased a property and viewed it for the first time at closing. It was exactly as we expected because of the extensive video Don had sent us with his commentary as he walked the property and the surrounding area.
Working with Don was a great experience. I highly recommend him if you are looking for a home in Greenville area.
CARILOHA AUSTIN
Don was a tremendous help in the recent purchase of our home. He was very patient with us as we were only looking to purchase in Pelham Falls. When we found our dream home it happened to be a for sale by owner( FSBO) that the sellers did not want an outside agent involved in the process. Knowing that we needed someone who would keep our best interest at heart during the transaction, Don agreed to work with us exclusively. It was a comfort knowing that even though the sellers didn’t want an agent involved we still had someone representing us. After having worked with different agents in the past we can definitely say Don is one of the best and we will recommend him to all of our friends!
RIP & MEGAN
Don was a great help to us on our home search. He’s responsive and helpful, without being overbearing at all. His advice during negotiations/offer were spot-on and helped us get our first offer accepted in one of the craziest housing markets any of us have every seen. He also helped us to steer clear of neighborhoods that weren’t a good fit for us. That’s huge for people from out of town like us. Don’s expertise are so valuable to home buyers. Highly recommend.
SARA S.
My husband and I were moving to the area and downsizing. Don was there every step of the way. He found us exactly what we wanted and offered support and advice during the closing process. Best realtor we ever dealt with!
JUDY GILLIAM
I found Don from his YouTube videos. We were looking for an agent to help us determine if the Greenville area was right for us. Since we were moving from California, the right agent was going to be crucial in ensuring the transition would be as smooth as possible. I reached out via email and Don replied immediately. Don spent several days on three different visits showing us around and providing valuable insights into the areas we were looking at. We did not find the house we wanted during our visits but Don was very confident, given what we were looking for, that the house we wanted was here. We found one online and Don came out to shoot videos for us, since another trip could not be made, and gave us a good sense of what the house was like. We bought that house sight unseen and never regretted it for a moment. The purchase of the home was made on several factors and Don’s advice on the area, condition of the home and neighborhood were significant factors in that decision. I cannot recommend him highly enough. His knowledge of the Greenville areas and how the housing market is doing in those areas will make your purchasing decision a lot more comfortable. Especially, if you are from out-of-state.
BILL WALLS
My husband and I recently purchased a townhouse in Greenville and Don was our agent. We live in Montana so we needed someone we could trust with everything including advice on the local market, listening and understanding our needs regarding listings we would be interested in, help with financials, property management referrals, walk-throughs, etc. We quickly found a great home with Don’s help, and will be renting it out through the property management company he referred us to. The whole process was seamless and stress free which is saying a lot, as we had to put our trust in a realtor we’ve never met to help us buy a home we’ve never walked into. We look forward to relocating to Greenville one day, and meeting Don and thanking him properly.
LISA FRONGILLO
Don was such a huge help while I was buying my home. As a first-time home buyer, I had a lot of questions, and he was always happy to answer them and quick to respond. I couldn’t think of a better person to assist me in this process! I highly recommend him for any home buyer out there.
DELLA WATERS
Don was amazing to work with. We were moving from South Dakota with our two small children and needed to find a home in this busy market. Don was able to take us around to a bunch of houses and show us the area when we came for a visit and then when we were ready to buy he went and did video walk throughs for probably a dozen houses. Don is honest and listens to what you need and want. He gave us honest reviews on houses that we couldn’t physically be there to see ourselves. He was fast to answer all our questions and when it came to putting in offers and then purchasing a house, Don was there every step of the way. Even after we purchased our house Don has continued to be helpful in recommendations from everything like fences to land survey companies. We would highly recommend Don as your realtor!
DENISE OLSEN
My husband and I just bought our very first home and we are thrilled that we chose Don as our buyer’s agent! He was with us literally every step of the way throughout the process and was very prompt and thorough about answering any questions that we had. We really loved the website he custom tailored to us, so we’d get immediately notified of any new homes that met our very specific criteria. His skills really shown through when it came time to making an offer on the house of our dreams. In the summer market of 2021, I honestly had no hope that we’d get the house we wanted and if we did, I thought we’d have to pay $20,000 over asking price, but not only did he manage to get us the house we really wanted (I was shocked!), he also got us the house for UNDER asking price!!! That seems extremely rare in this market! Of course, this strategy wouldn’t work for all homes right now, but that is what is really unique about Don, he uses his gut feelings about a situation to get us (the buyers) the best deal possible! I’m sure you will love working with Don as much we have and we will surely be using him again in the future! Thanks Don!
TARA ALTMAN
Don was phenomenal throughout this entire process and made us incredibly comfortable as first-time home buyers. We had a basic idea of the overall process, but his demeanor kept us calm while navigating the intricacies of buying a home.
He negotiated everything perfectly and was responsive throughout the entire process. It felt like he was on call 24/7 and would answer us almost immediately, no matter how simple the question or how many times he has heard it. We absolutely look forward to working with Don again in the future if we buy another home, and we will without a doubt be recommending him to anyone and everyone we know!
We could not have landed our dream home without him, and we will forever be grateful.
MATTHEW BLOUIR
Don was a pleasure to work with. Very personable and responsive. We were looking for a home from out of state and Don was with us every step of the way. He knows the market well and once he understood our ‘tastes’ he was able to provide us spot-on recommendations. Communication was great and we ended up with the home of our dreams. He goes above and beyond to make you comfortable and meet your needs.
GREGG DEARHAMMER
Don Wessel was recommended to us by our cousins, who moved to Anderson County two years ago. He helped them find the perfect home, and the trust in Don was built long distance as he shot video of homes and they chose one, without visiting.
We happened to visit in October, made the decision to move east from Las Vegas. Don set up home visits based on our requests and we toured many. His expertise helped us weed out the homes not right for us, or too much work for little value. THEN, he got the right house for us.
It’s on a golf course, which we wanted, and we knew right away this was the house. He made some requests of the sellers, they agreed and we are one month into our new house. WE LOVE IT.
From start to finish, Don made this purchase easy and smooth, up to and including our closing. If you are looking for a realtor, DON WESSEL is your guy.
THANK YOU Don, from Rick and Madeline Cuevas
O PECHANGA
What a great experience and pleasure it was to work with Don! After renting in the Greenville area for 10 months, we had decided that we were ready to possibly buy. I saw great comments about Don and gave him a call thinking I might hear back in a day or two. He called me back very quickly and I explained what I thought we were looking for. I was so pleased that he was able to meet and show us some prospects later that same afternoon. I could tell from the properties that he showed us that he had really listened and understood exactly what we wanted. He knows Greenville well, and was open and honest with his opinions on properties and areas we asked about. We ended up buying one of the town-homes that he showed us on that first day because it was a perfect fit. Look no further, call Don Wessel.
JEAN MARIE
We used Don to purchase a home during the covid crisis. Since we were out of state and unable to travel to view properties we relied on Don’s expertise and experience to help us purchase without being able to view in person. He was amazing, he helped us narrow down the areas to look in and steered us to properties that he felt would be perfect for us. We purchased a property and viewed it for the first time at closing. It was exactly as we expected because of the extensive video Don had sent us with his commentary as he walked the property and the surrounding area.
Working with Don was a great experience. I highly recommend him if you are looking for a home in Greenville area.
CARILOHA AUSTIN
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The Greenville Real Estate Market
According to the Greenville SC MLS (Multiple Listing Service):
Median home price
The median home price in Greenville is $310,000, up 14% since January 2022.
Sale-to-list ratio
The current sales-to-list ratio in Greenville is above 1, suggesting that homes are selling at a higher price than they’ve been listed.
Days to close
The median days to close in Greenville is 27 days, which is slightly less than the median in January 2022. Month-over-month, days to close has leveled in Greenville. Sales in Greenville are very quick and steady.
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What Is A Buyers Agent?
Greenville SC real estate agents in general are a little different than buyer’s agents. A buyer’s agent is a real estate professional, real estate agent or purchaser, legally licensed to represent you, the buyer, in all your interests in real estate transactions. Essentially, they work for you, the buyer!
On the other hand, a seller’s agent works for the current property owner.
As a potential home buyer, signing a contract with a dedicated buyer’s agent is often the best way to protect your interests.
What a Buyer’s Agent Does for the New Homeowner
Show property – a buyer’s agent shows hundreds of homes a year, giving them a good handle on what is available and which neighborhoods are up and coming or on the downturn. They know the school districts and which neighborhoods are best for the needs of the buyer. Assist with the offer, contract, and negotiations – once you find the perfect home, a buyer’s agent will help you get it for the price you want. Keep in mind, that a seller has someone on their side working for them. It always comes in handy to have someone on your side with your best interests at heart. Help with inspectors – a buyer’s agent will be your go-between with home inspectors.
When looking at the selection of Greenville Realtors keep a buyer’s agent in mind. Find an agent that has lived and worked in the city of Greenville and the surrounding communities for an extended period of time. A Greenville real estate agent that knows the area will understand the neighborhoods and have the personal and business connections with local banks, inspectors, and contractors that will make your experience just that much easier.
Buyers Agent
Currently, there are around 8,000 Greenville Realtors in the Upstate! Choose an experienced realtor who is an buyers agent! Let’s say you are looking for Greenville SC Real Estate or for that matter real estate anywhere in the Greenville area, Taylors, Simpsonville,, etc., so how do you decide? How do you decide if there is value in the home? Who do you contact for the pre-approval? Who do you choose to close the transaction and do the title work?
Who do you hire for the home inspections, the termite inspections, roof, radon, etc.? I mean, who do you??? How do you know what to offer? Who do you trust writing the offer and working the contract?
Buyer’s Agent vs. Listing Agent
Well, do you hire the listing agent who is working for the seller to be your guardian? Of course not, why would you? Do you hire a Greenville SC Realtor who is not an buyers agent? Well, of course not. This is a specialized business folks, you need someone who lives and breathes buyer agency. You don’t need a jack of all trades. You don’t need a listing agent who just happened to show you one of their listings and you didn’t like it and now all the sudden they want to be your Greenville SC Buyers Agent!
I love what I do, helping nice families from the Greenville area and all over the country find a great home at a good value. I’m just a phone call away at 864-335-8490. Call me… I’m never short of opinions :-)!
I’ve combined that desire to assist buyers with my passion for photography to hopefully give you an idea of what Greenville is like.
Did you know:
I am paid by the transaction, with no charge to you.
As a buyer client, I have a fiduciary duty to you to provide Confidentiality, Loyalty, Obedience, Reasonable Care and Diligence,
Full Disclosure & Accountability.
I am bound to represent your interests above all others, including my own.
As a buyer client, you are in more control of the transaction, me and the time period for representation.
As a buyer client, you will have more access to seeing more homes.
I’ve helped 100s of clients buy homes and land in the area over the years…….people from all walks of life, from Fluor Daniel to Greenville Hospital System, Lowes to Victoria’s Secrets, vets, doctors, realtors, lawyers, theater managers, teachers, first time home buyers, experienced investors, just a lot of good people.
