With so many buyers looking for homes to purchase and so few houses available today, there’s a substantial increase in bidding wars: homes are selling fast. According to the latest Realtors Confidence Index Survey from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), on average, houses are receiving over four offers from buyers and they’re selling in less than three weeks …
Where Exactly Does My Agent Commission Go?
Your real estate agent provides a number of important services during the sale of your home, but you may still be concerned about the fee. The average realtor commission is 5.8 percent, which amounts to more than $17,000 on a $300,000 home. This may seem like a steep price, and many buyers see the commission […]
What You Can Expect from the Wilmington Residential Real Estate Market in 2021
Realtors Melanie Cameron, Rachel Belch, Ashley Pierce, and Tammy Suggs share what they believe home buyers and sellers can expect from the Wilmington, NC, residential real estate market in 2021. Have questions about buying or selling real estate? Please reach out to The Cameron Team at (910) 202-2546.
How to Pick the Right Wilmington Real Estate Agent
Once you’ve decided to buy or sell a home, the next step is to hire a real estate agent. The right realtor will make the process as easy and low-stress as possible, so it’s important to choose someone trustworthy, knowledgeable, and experienced. With so many available real estate agents, though, it can be hard to […]
4 Strategies to Protect Your Biggest Asset – Your Home – in a Divorce
Divorce is one of the most stressful events a person can ever endure. Not only does it take a huge emotional toll and disrupt your entire life, but it can cause havoc on your finances as well. And due to the highly emotional nature of the proceedings, it can be very easy to make financial […]
Why You Need a Realtor in a Seller’s Market
Something we are hearing quite frequently as Wilmington Realtors is, “Why do I need an agent if it’s a seller’s market and we’re getting multiple offers?” Melanie Cameron explains why home sellers still need a real estate agent – what situations with buyers they will likely face and how a Realtor can benefit them. If you have any questions …
How to Sell a House to a Friend (or Family Member) Without Damaging Your Relationship
Selling your home is always stressful, and selling to a friend or family member may cause even more challenges. In some situations, selling to your friend is a great choice for both parties. You can skip the staging and showings, and you know that the buyer is someone you trust. Mixing business and personal relationships […]
How to Sell Your Parents’ House If They Are Incapacitated
If your parents are reaching old age, you may have a number of concerns. One of the most common worries for children of aging parents is what to do with their home if they become incapacitated. Most older adults reach the stage where they can no longer live independently, so they move into a skilled […]
Why You Need a Home Stager in Wilmington
Staging your home is one of the best ways to generate interest in the listing and get offers quickly. You can opt to stage your home yourself, but many sellers prefer working with a professional. Hiring a stager has a number of benefits and can make the entire process of selling your home much easier. […]
What Do I Need to Sell My Home? Use This Checklist to Stay Organized
Selling your home opens up so many great opportunities for change and growth. However, it also can be overwhelming. If you’re preparing to put your home on the market, you may feel like it’s impossible to keep track of all of the paperwork, phone calls, and other tasks involved. Every step in the process requires […]