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Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage in Oak Island, N.C. Earns Premier Office Award

March 23, 2012

The Oak Island, N.C. office of Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage has been named a Coldwell Banker® Premier Office, the highest honor given to Coldwell Banker® offices.  The sales associate team includes Lynda Haraway, Neva Cardwell, Leslie Cross, Bobbi Diaz-Welch, and Gladys Smith.

“The Premier Office award is the most prestigious designation that can be given to an individual Coldwell Banker office, representing the highest level of teamwork and achievement,” said Tim Milam, president of Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage.  “Managing broker Chloe Grant and the sales associate team at the Oak Island office of Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage exemplify excellence for offices throughout the Coldwell Banker system.”

“Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage consistently demonstrates the high standards of customer service, professionalism and excellence that define the Coldwell Banker brand,” says Jim Gillespie, chief executive officer, Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. “It is my pleasure to recognize Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage with this award for their hard work and success in 2011.”

“Home prices have begun to stabilize, interest rates remain low and affordability has improved with many markets at historically strong levels,” says Gillespie.  “While the last several years have clearly been a challenge, homeownership is still in our DNA as part of the American Dream.”

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Kay Baker & Associates Ranks in the Top 10 Coldwell Banker Teams in North Carolina

May 21, 2011

The Kay Baker & Associates team with Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Realty in Wilmington, N.C. was ranked in the Top 10 teams in North Carolina for the Coldwell Banker® franchise system for the first quarter of 2011.  The Kay Baker & Associates team consists of Billy Baker, Kay Baker, Debi Byrd, Robin Jones, and Chris Rice.

The Kay Baker & Associates team ranked No. 9 in Adjusted Gross Commission Income, No. 4 in Selling Units, and No. 10 in Total Units out of the approximately 100 Coldwell Banker affiliate teams in North Carolina.

“Billy, Kay, Debi, Robin, and Chris exemplify the standards of excellence for which Coldwell Banker professionals are known,” said Frank Lindsay, Southern regional director for Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. “It is an honor to recognize them as one of the top 10 teams in the state of North Carolina.”

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Susan Williams Joins Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Realty

January 24, 2011

Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Realty is pleased to announce that Susan Williams has joined its South Brunswick office. Williams is a multi-million dollar real estate producer and brings 10 years of experience to Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Realty. 

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Getting Your House Ready to Sell: Part IV

January 7, 2011

Fixing up the outside of your house is much like fixing up the inside, with a few simple adjustments you can turn the outside of your house into someone’s dream home. What was it that first attracted you to your new Jacksonville, NC real estate? Most likely, it was how attractive the home looked from the outside.

While it is sometimes customary to fix-up the outside of your home before you work on the interior, we believe it may be more beneficial to work on it last. There are two main reasons for this. First, the initial steps in preparing the interior of the house are easier. They also help put you in the proper mind set required for selling. Second, the exterior is the most important. A homebuyer's first impression is based on what the outside of the house looks like as they pull into the driveway for the first time.

So take a little walk across the street and take a long look at your house.

Landscaping

How does your landscaping compare to your neighbor’s? Is it at least similar?  If it isn’t, buy a few bushes or shrubs and plant them in the yard. It is an inexpensive way to give your yard an instant face-lift. If you have any room for flowers, buy mature, colorful flowers and plant them. They will add vibrancy to the yard, creating a favorable first impression.

Imagine how excited you felt when you pulled up to the fresh cut, green grass of your Wilmington NC real estate. That’s the same feeling you need potential homebuyers to feel about your house. Your lawn should be evenly cut, freshly edged, well watered, and free of major brown spots. If there are any problems, deal with them immediately to give the grass plenty of time to grow.

House Exterior

To paint or not to paint? Deciding whether or not to paint your home is a difficult decision. When you step across the street, does the house look tired and faded? If so, it may need painting or at least a solid power-wash.  New paint or a solid cleaning spruces up the appearance of a house, which can add dollars to offers from potential homebuyers.

The Back Yard

While it isn’t something the homebuyer will immediately see, the back yard of your house should not be neglected. If you have a pool or spa, keep it freshly maintained and cleaned. If you have swing sets, patio furniture or any other backyard accessories, it may be beneficial to remove them from. They may take up a lot of room, and you want your back yard to appear as spacious as possible.

The Front Door & Entryway

Pay special attention to the front door of your house, since it is the entryway into the home. Polish the door fixtures so they look brand new and wash or repaint the door if necessary. Remove any personalized name plates or mailbox accessories to provide potential homebuyers with a blank canvas to imagine their new life. Invest in a plush door mat to use when homebuyers are visiting, you can always take it with you to your Carolina Beach NC home when you move.

Now that your home is homebuyer ready from the inside out, you can start looking towards your future in your Wilmington, Carolina Beach or Jacksonville NC new home.

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