The Open House Verdict: Do They Actually Sell Homes in the Digital Age?
In the era of 3D virtual tours and high-definition drone photography, a common question echoes from Hampstead to Holden Beach: Are open houses still relevant?…
Category: Selling
Negotiating Furniture: How to Handle Requests for Personal Property in the Sale
In the coastal real estate markets of Surf City, Oak Island, and Wrightsville Beach, the dream isn't just buying a house; it’s buying a "Turnkey…
Selling in a Shifted Market: How to Adjust if Your Home Has Sat for 45+ Days
In 2021, you could stick a sign in the yard on Thursday and have five offers by Sunday. In late 2025, the story is different.Across…
The Art of the Counter-Offer: Strategies to Keep Buyers Engaged Without Losing Ground
In the emotional high-stakes game of real estate, receiving an offer that doesn't meet your expectations can feel like a personal insult. Maybe they came…
The “Pocket Listing” Debate: When to Sell Off-Market and When to Hit the MLS
In the high-stakes world of real estate, there is a secret menu.Most buyers assume that every home for sale is on Zillow. But for seasoned…
Selling with Solar: Transferring Leases vs. Paid-Off Panels
In the sunny coastal corridor of Southeastern North Carolina, solar panels are popping up on rooftops from Surf City to Sunset Beach. For a homeowner,…
The “Honey-Do” List for Sellers: Minor Repairs That Yield the Highest ROI
In the Southeastern North Carolina real estate market, there are two types of sellers: those who spend $10,000 on renovations that buyers don't care about,…
Virtual Staging vs. Real Staging: What Actually Moves the Needle in 2026?
For sellers in New Hanover, Pender, and Brunswick counties, the "Staging Debate" has shifted. Five years ago, the question was, "Should I stage my home?"…
Drone Photography: Why Aerial Shots Are Non-Negotiable for Coastal Listings
In the golden age of Zillow, the first showing doesn't happen at the front door; it happens on a smartphone screen. For sellers in New…
The “Fix and Flip” Outlook: Navigating Material Costs and Labor in 2026
For the last decade, "fixing and flipping" in Southeastern North Carolina felt like a forgiving game. If you went over budget on granite countertops in…