How We Sold This Saluda River Club Home in Days While Others Sat on the Market
217 Otter Passage Road
The Situation
The sellers reached out because they wanted an agent with a proven track record in Saluda River Club and a marketing strategy that could help their home stand out in a competitive market.
With a significant number of homes already for sale in the neighborhood, they knew simply putting the property on the market would not be enough. They wanted an agent who understood Saluda River Club, knew how to position the home against the competition, and had a marketing approach designed to create as much exposure and buyer attention as possible.
The Strategy
Having sold more than 100 homes in Saluda River Club, we approached the listing with a deep understanding of the neighborhood, the buyers it attracts, and what it takes to make a home stand out when buyers have multiple options.
We used our experience in Saluda River Club to position the home correctly.
Every home in Saluda River Club is different. Buyers compare location within the community, floor plan, finishes, outdoor living, proximity to amenities, and overall lifestyle. After selling more than 100 homes in the neighborhood, we knew how this property compared to the competition and which features needed to lead the marketing.
We knew what Saluda River Club buyers were looking for.
Years of working with buyers and sellers in the community have given us firsthand knowledge of what attracts buyers to Saluda River Club and what ultimately influences their decisions. That experience helped shape everything from the pricing and presentation to the features we emphasized.
We marketed the Saluda River Club lifestyle, not just the house.
People do not move to Saluda River Club simply because of a floor plan. They are attracted to the trails, river access, clubhouses, pools, green spaces, amenities, and sense of community. We made the neighborhood lifestyle a major part of the marketing so buyers could understand everything that came with owning the home.
We brought the property to life through YouTube.
Traditional listing photos can only tell part of the story. We created video content that allowed buyers to experience the home and neighborhood in a much more engaging way. Buyers could walk through the property, see the spaces in context, and get a better feel for Saluda River Club before ever scheduling a showing.
We leveraged a YouTube audience of more than 100,000 subscribers.
Our real estate YouTube channel has grown to more than 100,000 subscribers, giving our sellers an additional marketing platform that most agents simply cannot offer. Instead of relying exclusively on buyers searching the MLS, we were able to put the property in front of a much larger digital audience and create additional opportunities for the right buyer to discover it.
We professionally presented the home across every platform.
Professional photography, video, compelling property descriptions, social media, digital marketing, MLS exposure, and our YouTube platform all worked together. The goal was to make the home impossible to overlook when buyers were comparing it with other Saluda River Club listings.
We continually monitored the competition.
We watched new listings, price changes, pending sales, buyer activity, and showing feedback throughout the process. That allowed us to make decisions based specifically on what was happening inside Saluda River Club, not simply what was happening in the broader Lexington market.
The strategy combined two powerful advantages: deep neighborhood experience and modern marketing reach. After selling more than 100 homes in Saluda River Club and building a real estate YouTube audience of more than 100,000 subscribers, we were able to position the home strategically, tell its story to a much larger audience, and create the attention needed to get it sold.
The Result
The home sold while other properties in Saluda River Club remained on the market.
By combining our experience from selling more than 100 homes in the neighborhood with professional presentation, targeted marketing, and the added reach of our YouTube platform with more than 100,000 subscribers, we were able to create the attention this property needed.
In a market where buyers had plenty of choices, the home stood out, found the right buyer, and sold while competing listings continued to sit.
See The Marketing We Created To Sell This Home
Located in Saluda River Club’s Woodlands District, 217 Otter Passage Road in Lexington, SC offers an ideal layout, with the owner’s suite and an office on the main level, plus two bedrooms and a full bath on the second level.
The curb appeal is undeniable, with impeccable landscaping. Inside, the entry opens to a welcoming foyer, along with an office featuring vaulted ceilings, wainscoting and French doors. The kitchen is surrounded by abundant cabinetry for exceptional storage and showcases an oversized island with even more storage and generous counter space, creating the perfect setting for gathering and entertaining. A dining area, large enough for a full-size table, is situated between the kitchen and family room, which features built-ins, a gas fireplace, and easy access to the covered patio and well-manicured backyard. A half bath, drop zone, and laundry room can be found on the main level. With storage in mind, this floor plan offers a kitchen wrapped in cabinetry, a drop zone with cabinets, a walk-in laundry room with a linen closet and overhead cabinets, plus separate coat and storage closets on the main level. Hardwood floors flow through the main living areas and into the owner’s suite at the back of the home, which features a walk-in closet with custom cabinetry, dual vanities with a makeup vanity, a soaking tub, a huge tiled shower, and a private water closet.
Upstairs, you’ll find a loft, bedrooms two and three, a full bath, and two easy-access walk-in attic storage areas. SRC, voted Best Community in America, is nestled along a full mile of the Saluda River and features 85 acres of green space. Residents enjoy resort-style amenities, including 2 pools, a fitness center, 2 clubhouses, paved walking trails, a dog park, playground, picnic areas, fire pits, and kayak launches. You will feel like you are on vacation every single day.
Located in the Lexington 1 school district, the home is zoned for Meadow Glen Elementary and Meadow Glen Middle School (4 miles), and River Bluff High School (2 miles), one of the top-rated high schools in South Carolina. Convenient access to I-26 & Lexington Medical Center. *Ask about possible 2K in lender credit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is 217 Otter Passage Road located?
217 Otter Passage Road is in Saluda River Club’s Woodlands District in Lexington, SC.
What is the layout of the home?
The owner’s suite and an office are on the main level, with two bedrooms and a full bath upstairs. The home also includes a loft and walk-in attic storage areas.
Which schools serve the home?
The home is in Lexington 1 and is zoned for Meadow Glen Elementary, Meadow Glen Middle School, and River Bluff High School.
Who sold 217 Otter Passage Road?
The Patrick O’Connor Team sold this Saluda River Club home using neighborhood experience, professional presentation, video, and digital marketing.
How can I talk with the team about selling a Saluda River Club home?
Call The Patrick OConnor Team at 803-243-0224.