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Corinne Nickell - Nest Realty SC, 1108 S Main Street, Suite 118, Greenville, SC (2026)

10/22/2026

Thinking about moving to Greenville, SC? Before you fall in love with a house, let’s talk about the life you want to live in it. 💚

I grew up just outside Washington, DC, so I understand what it’s like to wonder whether somewhere new could ever really feel like home.

And after 18 years in real estate, here’s something I’ve learned…

Finding the right house is only half the equation.

It’s the neighborhood where your kids make friends. The coffee shop you stop at on your way to work. The commute you make five days a week. The restaurants you love, the weekends you look forward to, and the community that eventually feels like yours.

Greenville has SO much to offer, but not every neighborhood is going to be the right fit for every family.

Downtown, Five Forks, Simpsonville, Travelers Rest… each has its own personality. And finding the one that fits YOUR lifestyle is where I come in.

Whether you’re relocating from DC, New York, Chicago, or somewhere else entirely, I want you to feel confident about more than just the house you’re buying.

I want you to love the life you’re building here.

✨ Swipe through for 5 things I think every relocating buyer should know.

📌 Save this for when you’re ready to make the move.
💌 DM me GREENVILLE and let’s start planning your next chapter.

The journey home begins with Corinne.

Corinne Nickell | Nest Realty
Greenville, SC + surrounding communities

10/21/2026

Most days look exactly like this.

Dishes in the sink. Glasses on. And my brain already thinking about the family getting ready to make a big move to Greenville, SC.

I grew up just outside Washington, DC. I know what it feels like to wonder whether somewhere new could ever really feel like home. I made that move, and I’ve never looked back.

For 18 years, I’ve helped families find their fit. That starts with learning what matters to them—their routines, their priorities, and what they hope life here will look like.

Because finding the right home is about more than bedrooms and square footage. It’s about finding a place where your everyday life feels good.

If you’re sitting somewhere in the DC area wondering whether Greenville could be your next chapter, I’d love to help you picture it.

DM me “GREENVILLE” and I’ll send you my free relocation guide—a starting point for getting to know the area and planning your move.

Follow along for a little real life in Greenville, SC. 🤍

10/20/2026

I actually left the house for these headshots. Real photographer. Real outfits. Several very real attempts to figure out what to do with my hands. 😂

And now I can’t choose.

Which one feels most like me—1, 2, or 3? Help a girl out (please)! 😘👇

10/20/2026

💚 **A LITTLE MORE ABOUT ME…** 💚

If you’ve only met me through real estate, there are a few other things you should probably know. 😂

🏡 **18 years in real estate** — and I still genuinely love houses, people and helping someone find the place that feels like HOME.

❤️ **15 years married to Adam** — through kids, careers, moves, travel, ups, downs and everything in between.

👩‍👧‍👦 **Mom is my favorite title.** Olivia + James are my greatest joy…and occasionally the reason that glass of w**e is necessary. 😂🍷

🎾 **I’m slightly obsessed with tennis.** Currently working toward 3.5 and probably taking it more seriously than necessary.

📚 **I run a book club.** And yes, I believe every book deserves a theme, food AND an appropriate cocktail. Obviously. 🥂

🍷 **W**e is kind of a family business.** After all these years with Adam in the w**e industry, I’ve picked up a thing or two. 😉

🥂 **I LOVE bringing people together.** Dinner parties, girls’ weekends, book club, community events, themed anything…if someone says, “Should we have people over?” I’m probably already making a spreadsheet. 😂

⛰️ **I’m happiest somewhere between Greenville and the NC mountains.** Give me a beautiful view, a porch, good food, good w**e and my people and I’m SET. ❤️

And maybe that’s why I still love what I do after 18 years.

The older I get, the more I realize **HOME isn’t really about the house.**

It’s the people around the table. The friends piled onto the couch. The trips you talk about for years. The kids growing up right in front of you. The traditions, chaos, laughter and ordinary moments that become the really big ones. ❤️

**Real estate is what I do.
People + home are why I love it.** 🏡💚

So if you’re new here — **HI! I’m Corinne. 👋** Now you know a little more about me. 🥰

**The journey home begins with Corinne.**
SC + NC | Nest Realty

10/16/2026

👀 THINGS THAT MAKE ME GO HMMM…

House Hunting Edition

Not necessarily a deal breaker…but you better believe I’m asking questions. 😂

👃 1. An army of air fresheners
One? Fine. Twelve plug-ins, candles AND a diffuser? What are we covering up? 😂

🎨 2. Fresh paint in ONE suspicious spot
Especially on a ceiling. My eyes are going directly there. 👀

💧 3. A dehumidifier working overtime
Totally normal in plenty of homes—but I want to know why it’s there and what the moisture history looks like.

🚪 4. Doors that won’t close properly
Could be something simple. Could also tell us something about settling, framing or moisture. We’re investigating.

🔌 5. Extension cords EVERYWHERE
Sometimes it just means an older home doesn’t have enough outlets. Sometimes it tells us electrical updates deserve a closer look.

And at the bottom:

🚩 RED FLAG? Not always.
🔎 REASON TO ASK QUESTIONS? Absolutely.

“My job isn’t to scare you out of a house. It’s to help you know what you’re buying.” ❤️

10/13/2026

🏡✨ **THIS OR THAT: DREAM HOME EDITION!** ✨🏡

Okay, I know I said you can only choose ONE from each row…but I’m already struggling with my own rules. 😂

Which are you choosing?!

🔥 **OUTDOOR FIREPLACE**
**OR**
🔥 **FIREPIT**

AND…

🛁 **HUGE SOAKING TUB**
**OR**
🚿 **GIANT WALK-IN SHOWER**

For me, I think it’s:

🔥 **Outdoor fireplace** — give me a cozy covered patio, a glass of w**e and a fire on a cool Carolina night. 🍷🍂

🚿 **Giant walk-in shower** — as gorgeous as that soaking tub is, I KNOW myself. 😂 I’m choosing the shower I’ll actually use every single day!

But seriously…why can't I have the fireplace **AND** the firepit?! 😂

Your turn! 👇👇👇

Drop your combination in the comments:

🔥 Fireplace + 🛁 Tub
🔥 Fireplace + 🚿 Shower
🔥 Firepit + 🛁 Tub
🔥 Firepit + 🚿 Shower

And if this starts turning into your actual dream-home wish list…well, **that’s where I come in.** 😉🔑🏡

**The journey home begins with Corinne.** 💚
South Carolina + North Carolina | Nest Realty

10/12/2026

✨ **THINGS I WILL ALWAYS SAY YES TO…** ✨

At 45, I feel like I have a pretty solid handle on the things that fill my cup. ❤️ And apparently my list involves a LOT of people, w**e and activities. 😂

🎾 **Tennis** — my happy place, my exercise and occasionally the source of some very questionable language. 😂

📚 **Book Club** — good stories, great friends, w**e and conversations that may or may not have anything to do with the actual book. 🥂😂

🥂 **Girls’ Weekends** — laughter, memories, ridiculous themes and the kind of friendships that make life SO much better.

⛰️ **Mountain Escapes** — fresh air, beautiful views and an instant reset button.

🍷 **A Glass of Good W**e** — preferably shared with people I love. ❤️

🍽️ **Hosting a House Full of People** — good food, full glasses, lots of laughter and just enough chaos to know everyone had fun.

🎃🎄 **Decorating for ALLLLL the things** — Fall? Obviously. Halloween? Absolutely. Christmas? Give me ALL the greenery. Valentine's Day? Why not?! 😂 If there is a holiday, apparently I believe it deserves decor.

🏡 **Helping Someone Find Home** — after 18 years in real estate, this one still makes the list. There is something pretty special about getting to be part of such a big chapter in someone's life. ❤️

And honestly?

**Life is too short not to say YES to the good stuff.** 💚

The trips. The dinners. The friends. The hobbies. The traditions. The slightly over-the-top parties. 😂 The things that make your life feel like **YOUR life.**

So now I want to know…

👇 **What is something YOU will almost always say yes to?**

Mine apparently begins with tennis and ends somewhere around *“Sure, I'll host.”* 😂🥂

**The journey home begins with Corinne.** 🏡💚
South Carolina + North Carolina | Nest Realty

10/11/2026

✨🏡 **5 THINGS THAT MAKE A HOME FEEL MORE EXPENSIVE… WITHOUT SPENDING A FORTUNE** 🏡✨

One thing I’ve learned after 18 years in real estate? **The homes that feel the most expensive aren’t always the ones with the most expensive things.**

Usually, they just feel **intentional.** 👏

A few of my favorite tricks:

🪟 **1. HANG YOUR CURTAINS HIGH & WIDE**
Get that curtain rod up toward the ceiling and extend it past the window. It makes your ceilings feel taller, your windows feel larger and the whole room feel more substantial.

💡 **2. UPGRADE THE LIGHTING**
This is a BIG one. Builder-basic lighting can date a home quickly. A beautiful chandelier, pendant or pair of sconces can completely change a space. ✨

🖼️ **3. GO BIGGER WITH YOUR ART**
Instead of lots of little pieces floating around, try one large statement piece. It instantly feels more intentional and pulled together.

✨ **4. KEEP YOUR FINISHES COHESIVE**
Your metals absolutely do NOT all have to match! Gold + black? Yes. Brass + polished nickel? Absolutely. They just need to look like they were **invited to the same party.** 😂🥂

🌿 **5. EDIT. EDIT. EDIT.**
This one is FREE! Clear some counters. Simplify the bookshelves. Remove a few accessories. Give the pieces you really love some room to breathe.

And this applies whether you’re getting ready to **SELL** or you just want to love your home a little more. ❤️

You don’t necessarily need a huge renovation budget.

Sometimes it’s the curtains.
Sometimes it’s the light fixture.
And sometimes…you just need to put some stuff away. 😂🙌

**Expensive-looking isn’t always about spending more. It’s about making your home feel intentional.** 🏡✨

Which one would make the BIGGEST difference in your house right now? 👇

**The journey home begins with Corinne.** 💚
South Carolina + North Carolina | Nest Realty

10/09/2026

🏡 IF I WERE SELLING MY OWN HOUSE…

18 years in real estate. Here are the 5 things I’d do BEFORE the sign ever hit the yard.

1. DECLUTTER MORE THAN I THINK I NEED TO 📦
Counters, closets, cabinets, garage. Buyers open things. 😂 I want the house to feel spacious—not empty, just easy.

2. FIX THE LITTLE STUFF 🔨
That loose handle, dripping faucet, scuffed trim, burned-out bulb, door that sticks…little deferred-maintenance items can make buyers wonder what bigger things haven't been maintained.

3. SPEND MONEY WHERE BUYERS WILL NOTICE IT ✨
Fresh paint, landscaping, lighting, pressure washing, clean windows. Not every improvement gives you your money back, so I wouldn't renovate just for the sake of renovating.

4. MAKE THE PHOTOS MATTER 📸
Professional photography. Period. Your first showing usually happens on someone's PHONE.

5. PRICE FOR TODAY'S MARKET — NOT THE COVID MARKET 📊
Those years were an anomaly. In a more normalized market, preparation, presentation AND pricing all have to work together.

You don't get a second chance to be NEW to the market.

“Preparation isn't about making your house perfect. It's about making your first impression count.” 💚

10/06/2026

👀 THINGS I NOTICE
THE SECOND I WALK INTO A HOUSE

Occupational hazard. 😂

Then maybe five:

1. 👃 The smell — pets, moisture, smoke, plug-ins trying to cover something up.
2. 👀 Ceilings — stains, patches, cracks and suspiciously fresh paint.
3. 🪟 Windows — fogging, age and condition.
4. 💧 Water — grading, gutters, crawlspace/basement clues.
5. 🏡 The stuff buyers FEEL — light, layout, noise and how the home flows.

Bottom line:

“I promise I'm not judging your decorating. I'm looking at your ceiling.” 😂

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