Welcome to the blog of the Patrick O'Connor Team, your premier resource for real estate insights in the South Carolina Midlands. Our content offers expert analysis on market trends, home-selling strategies, and local community guides. We provide the knowledge you need to make informed real estate decisions while also helping you discover the best of what Columbia and the surrounding areas have to offer.
Every Irmo homeowner asks what their home is worth right now. Online estimates can swing tens of thousands of dollars. This guide breaks down 2026 Irmo market data, neighborhood price-per-square-foot ranges, and three ways to get a reliable number for your specific home.
Read MoreIrmo SC real estate in 2026 shows about 239 active listings and a median list price near $317,000. Inventory is up and 58.6% of sales closed below list. This overview covers prices, neighborhoods, school zones, and commute times.
Read MoreWhat is the best way to sell a home in Irmo SC? It depends on your timeline, condition, and how much you want to manage. Irmo homes often go under contract in about 21 to 60 days. This guide compares FSBO, cash buyers, discount brokerages, and full-service marketing—with net-proceeds examples—so you can choose the right path.
Read MoreLooking for the best real estate agent in Lexington SC? Use hyper-local knowledge, 2026 marketing reach, and verified list-to-sale resultsnot star ratings alone. Average total commission runs about 5.66%; the bigger gap is net proceeds.
Read MoreMLS Area 11, Lexington and surrounding areas, closed 228 homes in June 2026 at a $315,750 median, up 0.2% from June 2025. Inventory rose 25.3% to 460 homes, while sellers still received 99.1% of list price. Year to date, 1,062 closings and a $310,000 median. Source: CMLS Local Market Update, current as of July 10, 2026.
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