I have lived in the Wilmington area all of my life. I also plan on living here for the rest of my life. I enjoy living on the coast. I have always admired coastal architecture and landscaping. I have watched my town double in size, and therefore know almost every neighborhood intimately. I attended Hoggard High School here in Wilmington where I was a wrestling state champion. After graduating high school I attended UNC Chapel Hill. I then came home and began working as a computer technician for Dell. My job required me to travel more than I liked, so I took a job with the family property management firm Victory Beach Vacations. For two years I handled aspects of property management such as marketing, maintenance, leasing, vacation rentals, ad and web design, and network maintenance. I received my real estate salesperson license after the first year, but worked mostly as an assistant to my broker in charge, Caroline Meeks. I then went on to obtain my Brokers license, and opened my own firm to partner with VBV. While I still remain involved in property management both personal and professional, I now focus the majority of my time on real estate brokerage and investment. I do however rely heavily on my experience as a property manager. I gained invaluable knowledge about real estate investment, leasing and rentals, and aesthetics and maintenance.

Although I am a very energetic and hard working, I also enjoy my time off. My favorite pastime is...  More about my Interests and Goals

I tell it like it is...

Sellers: Often broker's inflate actual market value to earn the listing.  Because of the nature of real estate, this is devastating because it weakens interest during the critical first weeks.  Through education, examples and true net sheets, I easily demonstrate for my clients how listing for my well researched price will produce substantial benefits.  For instance, if your home is on the market for two months longer than it should be.  Let's take a look at some broad numbers. 

Mortage for two months      $1600 - $5500
HOA Dues for two months   $50 - $1200
Utilities for two months       $250 - $750
Maintenance                         $100 - $2000

Now take into account the following additional costs incurred by a higher sales price, while your carrying costs almost completely offset the additional purchase price.

Commission: A result of Purchase Price:    4% - 10% ( Commissions are negotiable)
Excise Taxes                                        $2 per $1000 of Sales Price
Possible Capital Gains Taxes                    $ Appox. 22%

Now consider that your market may be depreciating.  This can be particularly devastating to your final price.   A competitive price will generate much more interest, activity, and demand.  It will get your home sold sooner, with less cost. 

Buyers:  I have a proven trck record of finding my clients the best deals in the market.  It's not unusual for my clients to save 10-15% off of the asking price.  Because of this, I can confidently offer to pay you $1000 if you don't save $5000!