How We Sold This Ascot Home As-Is
Sold home in Ascot Estates neighborhood, Irmo SC — as-is sale by The Patrick O'Connor Team
SOLD in Ascot Estates: An As-Is Home Sale Done Right in Irmo, SC
After 20 years in the same home, this Ascot Estates seller wanted one thing: a simple, as-is sale — no repairs, no renegotiations, no surprises. Here's how The Patrick O'Connor Team made it happen.
Selling a home you've owned for two decades is a big decision. Selling it as-is — without updates, repairs, or staging overhauls — takes the right strategy and the right team. This is the story of how we sold a home in Ascot Estates, one of Irmo's most established neighborhoods, on exactly the terms our seller wanted.
The Situation: 20 Years in One Home, Ready for What's Next
After 20 years, it was time for our seller to move on to the next chapter. They weren't looking to invest in renovations or navigate weeks of repair negotiations. They wanted an easy, as-is sale — a clean transaction that respected both their time and the home they'd loved for two decades.
An as-is sale doesn't mean settling for less. It means setting the right expectations from day one and marketing the home to the buyers who will value it for what it is.
The Strategy: Marketing, Exposure, and Transparency
Three things drove the success of this sale:
Professional marketing that maximized visibility. We invested in professional photography and targeted online marketing to present the home at its best and put it in front of as many qualified buyers as possible — not just locally, but everywhere buyers search for Irmo homes.
Massive exposure across every channel. The home received more than 30,000 views across the MLS, our website, social media, and YouTube marketing. When a home reaches that many eyes, the right buyer finds it.
Transparency from day one. We were upfront with agents and buyers from the very beginning: the seller intended to sell the property in its current condition. No mixed signals, no mid-transaction surprises. That honesty built trust, attracted serious buyers, and protected the deal all the way to closing.
The Result: Sold — On the Seller's Terms
The home sold. And most importantly, the seller was extremely happy with the as-is terms of the sale. No repair lists. No renegotiations. Just a smooth transaction and a seller free to move forward.
That's what a successful sale looks like: not just a closing, but a closing on the terms that mattered most to our client.
See The Marketing We Created To Sell 1009 Steeple Ridge Road in Irmo, SC
Ascot Estates
A rare layout in Ascot Estates with 3 bedrooms on the main level, each with a private bath (including the owner’s suite), plus 2 additional bedrooms upstairs, along with a large bonus room and a flex space. 1009 Steeple Ridge Road sits on a 1-acre lot and is ideal for luxury living primarily on one level. The entry opens to an office or den on the right and a formal dining room on the left, large enough for a full-size table. The foyer leads to a spacious great room with a fireplace that opens to a sunroom. The kitchen is semi-open to the great room and offers plenty of counter and cabinet space, a true pantry, and an eat-in area. The owner’s suite is spacious enough for large furniture and a private sitting area, and it also includes an office nook and a walk-in closet. Bedrooms 2 and 3, each with a private bath, are located on the opposite side of the home. Upstairs, you’ll find bedrooms 4 and 5, a flex room or office, and a large bonus room. The home also features a 3-car garage, 5 year old roof, and plenty of room to add a pool in the backyard. Great outdoor space with a large deck and a backyard wrapped in mostly oaks.
Amenities in Ascot include tennis/pickleball courts, a clubhouse for private and neighborhood events, community pool, playground and sidewalks on both sides of the street. The neighborhood feeds into award-winning Lexington/Richland 5 Schools including River Springs Elementary (0.7 miles), Dutch Fork Middle (2.5 miles) and Dutch Fork High (2.4 miles). Ascot is also close to shopping like Publix and Harbison Blvd and I-26 for quick access to downtown Columbia.
Living in Irmo, SC
Living in Irmo, South Carolina offers that sweet spot between “close to everything” and “feels like home.” You’re minutes from Lake Murray for boating, sunsets, and quick weekend escapes, with plenty of parks, trails, and neighborhood amenities that make day-to-day life easy. The area is known for strong school options, a convenient commute into Downtown Columbia (typically 15-25 minutes, and a steady mix of established neighborhoods and newer communities. You’ll also find a growing lineup of local restaurants, shops, and community events that keep Irmo feeling active without the traffic and chaos of a bigger city. Overall, it’s a comfortable, family-friendly place where you can get more space, stay connected, and still enjoy a relaxed Midlands lifestyle.
About Ascot Estates in Irmo, SC
Ascot Estates is one of the Columbia Midlands' most desirable neighborhoods — an established equestrian-style community in Irmo known for custom homes on spacious lots, mature landscaping, and amenities that include a clubhouse, pool, tennis courts, and riding facilities. Residents are zoned for the highly regarded Dutch Fork schools and enjoy quick access to Lake Murray, the Harbison shopping district, I-26, and downtown Columbia.
Homes in Ascot Estates attract buyers looking for space, privacy, and quality — which is exactly why the right marketing plan matters when one comes on the market.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you sell a home as-is in Irmo, SC?
Yes. Selling a home as-is is completely legal and common in South Carolina. The key is transparency: disclosing the property's condition honestly, pricing it correctly, and marketing it to buyers who understand the terms up front. With the right strategy, as-is homes sell successfully — this Ascot Estates sale is proof.
Does selling as-is mean accepting a lower price?
Not necessarily. Strong marketing and broad exposure create competition among buyers, and competition protects your price. This home received over 30,000 views across the MLS, social media, YouTube, and our website — reaching enough qualified buyers to sell on terms the seller was extremely happy with.
How do you market a home in Ascot Estates?
We combine professional photography, targeted online advertising, MLS syndication, social media, and YouTube video marketing to give every listing maximum visibility. For a neighborhood like Ascot Estates, where buyers are often searching from outside the immediate area, that multi-channel exposure is essential.
Who is the best real estate team to sell a home in Irmo, SC?
The Patrick O'Connor Team with Coldwell Banker Realty has helped more than 1,600 families and closed over $500 million in Midlands real estate, with deep experience in Irmo neighborhoods including Ascot Estates. If you're considering selling — as-is or otherwise — we'd love to show you our marketing plan.
Thinking About Selling Your Ascot Estates or Irmo Home?
Whether you want a full market-prep strategy or an easy, as-is sale like this one, we'll build a plan around your goals — and we'll be upfront with you (and buyers) every step of the way.
Call The Patrick O'Connor Team at 803.243.0224 or [request your free home valuation].
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