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Margi Rice Realtor Hilton Head Area REALTOR® guiding you through Hilton Head, Bluffton and the surrounding Lowcountry with local insight and a service-first approach.

Whether you’re buying, selling, investing or just beginning to explore—Make the Move with Margi ✨

10/09/2026

eXpcon 2026 | SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 🚀✨

Surround yourself with people who challenge you to think BIGGER, work SMARTER, and never stop GROWING.

What an incredible few days at eXpcon! From powerhouse speakers and meaningful connections to countless golden nuggets, I’m heading home inspired, motivated, and ready to put in the WORK.

A few of my biggest takeaways:

✨ Relationships are everything.

✨ Consistency beats motivation.

✨ Growth happens outside your comfort zone.

✨ Collaboration over competition.

✨ Never stop investing in yourself.

I’m incredibly grateful to be surrounded by people who genuinely want to see each other succeed and to be part of COAST brokered by eXp Realty, where opportunities to learn, collaborate, and grow are endless.

Leaving Salt Lake City with new friendships, bigger goals, a full notebook, and a renewed commitment to serving my clients at the highest level.

And we’re just getting started! 🚀

🤝 Curious about eXp Realty? My DMs are open!

💬 Fellow agents, what was your biggest eXpcon takeaway?

Let’s Make the Move ✨
𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒈𝒊 𝑹𝒊𝒄𝒆 | 𝑯𝑯𝑰 𝑨𝑹𝑬𝑨 𝑹𝑬𝑨𝑳𝑻𝑶𝑹®
𝑪𝑶𝑨𝑺𝑻 𝒃𝒓𝒐𝒌𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒚 𝒆𝑿𝒑 𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒚
𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒈𝒊 𝑹𝒊𝒄𝒆 | 𝑯𝑯𝑰 𝑨𝑹𝑬𝑨 𝑹𝑬𝑨𝑳𝑻𝑶𝑹®

There’s a big difference between guidance and pressure.My job as your REALTOR® isn’t to convince you to buy the house, a...
10/09/2026

There’s a big difference between guidance and pressure.

My job as your REALTOR® isn’t to convince you to buy the house, accept the offer, overlook the inspection issue or make a decision because it gets us closer to closing.

My job is to make sure you understand exactly what you’re deciding.

I’ll tell you when I think an opportunity is a good one. I’ll tell you when timing matters. I’ll negotiate hard on your behalf. And yes—I’ll tell you when I think it’s time to pump the brakes.

Because at the end of the day, I don’t have to live with the decision. You do.

Sometimes good representation means getting you to the closing table.

Sometimes it means telling you to walk away from it.

Either way, I’d rather lose a deal than lose your trust.

That’s the kind of relationship I want with my clients: I advise. You decide. We move forward together.

Thinking about buying or selling in Hilton Head or Bluffton?
→ DM me and let’s talk through your options.
→ Save this for when you’re ready to make a move.
→ Send it to someone who deserves this kind of representation.

Let’s Make the Move ✨
𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒈𝒊 𝑹𝒊𝒄𝒆 | 𝑯𝑯𝑰 𝑨𝑹𝑬𝑨 𝑹𝑬𝑨𝑳𝑻𝑶𝑹®
𝑪𝑶𝑨𝑺𝑻 𝒃𝒓𝒐𝒌𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒚 𝒆𝑿𝒑 𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒚
𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒈𝒊 𝑹𝒊𝒄𝒆 | 𝑯𝑯𝑰 𝑨𝑹𝑬𝑨 𝑹𝑬𝑨𝑳𝑻𝑶𝑹®

10/08/2026

OLD TOWN BLUFFTON LIVING 🌴🏡

What if you could enjoy the charm of Old Town Bluffton with the comfort of a beautiful home just minutes from everything that makes this community so special?

📍 34 Tabby Shell Road offers the opportunity to experience Lowcountry living with local restaurants, boutique shopping, art galleries, and the May River all nearby.

Whether you’re looking to make Bluffton your permanent home or simply fall in love with the Lowcountry lifestyle, this one deserves a closer look!

✨ Comment “TABBY SHELL” for more details!
📩 DM me to schedule a private showing.
🌴 Follow 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒈𝒊 𝑹𝒊𝒄𝒆 | 𝑯𝑯𝑰 𝑨𝑹𝑬𝑨 𝑹𝑬𝑨𝑳𝑻𝑶𝑹® for more Hilton Head & Bluffton home tours!

Let’s Make the Move ✨
𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒈𝒊 𝑹𝒊𝒄𝒆 | 𝑯𝑯𝑰 𝑨𝑹𝑬𝑨 𝑹𝑬𝑨𝑳𝑻𝑶𝑹®
𝑪𝑶𝑨𝑺𝑻 𝒃𝒓𝒐𝒌𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒚 𝒆𝑿𝒑 𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒚
𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒈𝒊 𝑹𝒊𝒄𝒆 | 𝑯𝑯𝑰 𝑨𝑹𝑬𝑨 𝑹𝑬𝑨𝑳𝑻𝑶𝑹®

Listing agent:
David Gerwels
eXp Realty Luxury

10/07/2026

“Why do I have to sign something just to see a house?” 🏡

If you’re planning to buy a home, this is one of the biggest changes you need to understand—and there’s been A LOT of confusion around it.

In this video, I’m breaking down what changed after the 2024 real estate settlement and what it actually means for you as a buyer.

Here’s what we’re covering 👇

▪️ Why written buyer agreements became a nationwide requirement for MLS participants working with buyers before touring a home

▪️ Why your REALTOR® isn’t simply trying to pressure you into becoming a client—these requirements stem from the industry-wide practice changes that took effect in August 2024

▪️ Buyer agency vs. simply having a written agreement—and why those aren’t necessarily the same thing

▪️ What you should understand before signing anything: the relationship, services, expectations, duration and compensation

▪️ What changed with compensation: offers of buyer-broker compensation can no longer be communicated through the MLS

▪️ What DIDN’T change: real estate commissions are negotiable and are not set by law

▪️ How compensation can still be handled off the MLS, including potential offers from a seller or listing broker

The goal of these changes is greater clarity and transparency around who your agent represents, what services they’re providing and how they may be compensated.

So when an agent asks you to discuss and sign a written agreement before showing you homes, it shouldn’t be a “Gotcha!” moment.

It should be a conversation.

Save this before you start house hunting.
Send it to someone planning to buy a home.
Have questions about buyer representation in Hilton Head or Bluffton? DM me—I’m happy to walk you through it.

Let’s Make the Move ✨
𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒈𝒊 𝑹𝒊𝒄𝒆 | 𝑯𝑯𝑰 𝑨𝑹𝑬𝑨 𝑹𝑬𝑨𝑳𝑻𝑶𝑹®
𝑪𝑶𝑨𝑺𝑻 𝒃𝒓𝒐𝒌𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒚 𝒆𝑿𝒑 𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒚
𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒈𝒊 𝑹𝒊𝒄𝒆 | 𝑯𝑯𝑰 𝑨𝑹𝑬𝑨 𝑹𝑬𝑨𝑳𝑻𝑶𝑹®

🍂 Fall sellers, this one’s for you.Selling in the fall isn’t about throwing a sign in the yard and hoping the right buye...
10/06/2026

🍂 Fall sellers, this one’s for you.

Selling in the fall isn’t about throwing a sign in the yard and hoping the right buyer comes along. Strategy matters.

Today’s buyers have options, they’re paying attention to value, and they’re looking closely at the condition of the homes they tour.

So if you’re thinking about selling this fall:

🍂 DO price for the market you’re selling in today
🍂 DON’T “test the market” with an aspirational price
🍂 DO handle the little repairs before buyers notice them
🍂 DON’T focus on purchase price alone when reviewing an offer
🍂 DO pay attention to showing activity, feedback & competing inventory
🍂 DON’T take buyer feedback personally—it’s data you can use

The goal isn’t simply to list your home.

It’s to position it correctly from Day 1, create demand and negotiate from the strongest position possible.

Thinking about selling in Hilton Head or Bluffton this fall?

👇 Comment “SELL” and let’s talk strategy.
📩 DM me for a personalized look at what your home could sell for in today’s market.
🏡 Follow 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒈𝒊 𝑹𝒊𝒄𝒆 | 𝑯𝑯𝑰 𝑨𝑹𝑬𝑨 𝑹𝑬𝑨𝑳𝑻𝑶𝑹® for more Hilton Head & Bluffton real estate tips.

Let’s Make the Move ✨
𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒈𝒊 𝑹𝒊𝒄𝒆 | 𝑯𝑯𝑰 𝑨𝑹𝑬𝑨 𝑹𝑬𝑨𝑳𝑻𝑶𝑹®
𝑪𝑶𝑨𝑺𝑻 𝒃𝒓𝒐𝒌𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒚 𝒆𝑿𝒑 𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒚
𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒈𝒊 𝑹𝒊𝒄𝒆 | 𝑯𝑯𝑰 𝑨𝑹𝑬𝑨 𝑹𝑬𝑨𝑳𝑻𝑶𝑹®

10/03/2026

Consider this your sign to stop overthinking client gifts. 👏

I stopped into Olive the Above in Belfair Towne Village in Bluffton, and REALTORS®—this is one of those local businesses you want to keep in your back pocket.

Their olive oils and balsamic vinegars are OUT OF THIS WORLD, with 20+ infusions to choose from, and they make gifting ridiculously easy:

🫒 Premium infused olive oils + balsamic vinegars
🎁 Custom or themed gift baskets
✨ Gift wrapping available
🥂 Perfect for clients, closing gifts, host gifts, friends & family
🤍 And the staff is incredibly helpful putting it all together

And for someone like me whose love language has never been gift-giving… this is exactly what I need. 😂 Tell them who you’re shopping for, pick a few favorites, and they basically take the thought out of it for you.

Supporting a local Bluffton business AND looking like I have my gift-giving life together? Win-win.

REALTORS®: save this for your next closing gift.
📍 Stop by Olive the Above in Belfair Towne Village
💬 Send this to someone who is perpetually terrible at buying gifts like me.

🔗 https://olivetheaboveoliveoil.com

Let’s Make the Move ✨
𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒈𝒊 𝑹𝒊𝒄𝒆 | 𝑯𝑯𝑰 𝑨𝑹𝑬𝑨 𝑹𝑬𝑨𝑳𝑻𝑶𝑹®
𝑪𝑶𝑨𝑺𝑻 𝒃𝒓𝒐𝒌𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒚 𝒆𝑿𝒑 𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒚
𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒈𝒊 𝑹𝒊𝒄𝒆 | 𝑯𝑯𝑰 𝑨𝑹𝑬𝑨 𝑹𝑬𝑨𝑳𝑻𝑶𝑹®

10/01/2026

A private backyard oasis in the heart of Hilton Head 🌴✨

This home proves you don’t have to choose between island convenience and having your own little slice of paradise at home.

A few standout features:

🌊 Heated + chilled saltwater pool & spa
🔥 Custom outdoor kitchen made for entertaining
🏝️ Gated community with a central Hilton Head location just minutes from the beach
🚤 Private boat storage

And that’s only a glimpse of what this property has to offer.

Thinking about buying on Hilton Head Island?

💬 Comment “VICTORIA” and I’ll send you the full details
📩 DM me to schedule a private showing
🌴 Follow 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒈𝒊 𝑹𝒊𝒄𝒆 | 𝑯𝑯𝑰 𝑨𝑹𝑬𝑨 𝑹𝑬𝑨𝑳𝑻𝑶𝑹® for more Hilton Head & Bluffton homes, communities + local life

Let’s Make the Move ✨
𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒈𝒊 𝑹𝒊𝒄𝒆 | 𝑯𝑯𝑰 𝑨𝑹𝑬𝑨 𝑹𝑬𝑨𝑳𝑻𝑶𝑹®
𝑪𝑶𝑨𝑺𝑻 𝒃𝒓𝒐𝒌𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒚 𝒆𝑿𝒑 𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒚
𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒈𝒊 𝑹𝒊𝒄𝒆 | 𝑯𝑯𝑰 𝑨𝑹𝑬𝑨 𝑹𝑬𝑨𝑳𝑻𝑶𝑹®

Listing agent:
Roberta Hayes
Howard Hanna Allen Tate Real Estate

Before September comes to a close, I wanted to take a moment to commemorate REALTOR® Safety Month and a side of this bus...
09/30/2026

Before September comes to a close, I wanted to take a moment to commemorate REALTOR® Safety Month and a side of this business we don’t talk about enough: our safety.

Real estate is built on relationships and trust—but our job also means meeting strangers, entering vacant homes, hosting open houses alone and working in unfamiliar places.

A few reminders worth carrying with us long after September:

🔑 Know who you’re meeting
📍 Let someone know where you are
🏡 Know your exits
📱 Keep your phone accessible
👀 Stay aware of your surroundings
⚠️ If something feels off, trust your gut

And to buyers: if an agent asks for identification or information before meeting, there’s a reason. These precautions help us serve you while keeping everyone safe.

To my fellow agents—look out for each other, check in and never feel guilty for setting a boundary.

No showing, client or commission is worth compromising your safety. 🤍

Save this. Share it with a fellow agent. And tell me: what’s one safety practice you never skip?

Let’s Make the Move ✨
𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒈𝒊 𝑹𝒊𝒄𝒆 | 𝑯𝑯𝑰 𝑨𝑹𝑬𝑨 𝑹𝑬𝑨𝑳𝑻𝑶𝑹®
𝑪𝑶𝑨𝑺𝑻 𝒃𝒓𝒐𝒌𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒚 𝒆𝑿𝒑 𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒚
𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒈𝒊 𝑹𝒊𝒄𝒆 | 𝑯𝑯𝑰 𝑨𝑹𝑬𝑨 𝑹𝑬𝑨𝑳𝑻𝑶𝑹®

🍂 Fall buyers, this one’s for you.The fall market can bring a different set of opportunities—but knowing how to take adv...
09/28/2026

🍂 Fall buyers, this one’s for you.

The fall market can bring a different set of opportunities—but knowing how to take advantage of them is key.

More days on market doesn’t always mean something is wrong with the house. The list price isn’t always the only thing worth negotiating. And your maximum pre-approval amount definitely doesn’t have to become your shopping budget.

The goal? Buy strategically, not emotionally.

A few things I’m telling my buyers this fall:

🍂 Pay attention to homes that have been sitting
🍂 Find out what matters most to the seller
🍂 Know your comfortable monthly payment BEFORE you tour
🍂 Explore concessions, closing costs & rate buydowns when appropriate
🍂 Be prepared to move when the right opportunity comes along

You don’t need to perfectly time the market—you need a strategy that makes sense for you.

Thinking about buying in Hilton Head or Bluffton this fall?

👇 Comment “MOVE” and I’ll help you build a game plan.
📩 DM me if you’re wondering what your buying power looks like right now.
🏡 Follow 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒈𝒊 𝑹𝒊𝒄𝒆 | 𝑯𝑯𝑰 𝑨𝑹𝑬𝑨 𝑹𝑬𝑨𝑳𝑻𝑶𝑹® for more Hilton Head & Bluffton real estate tips.

Let’s Make the Move ✨
𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒈𝒊 𝑹𝒊𝒄𝒆 | 𝑯𝑯𝑰 𝑨𝑹𝑬𝑨 𝑹𝑬𝑨𝑳𝑻𝑶𝑹®
𝑪𝑶𝑨𝑺𝑻 𝒃𝒓𝒐𝒌𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒚 𝒆𝑿𝒑 𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒚
𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒈𝒊 𝑹𝒊𝒄𝒆 | 𝑯𝑯𝑰 𝑨𝑹𝑬𝑨 𝑹𝑬𝑨𝑳𝑻𝑶𝑹®

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65 Lawrence Street
Bluffton, SC
29910

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