It was such a pleasure working with Marge Ulcickas of Sold by the Sea Realty! She was referred to…read moreus by a mutual friend and realtor. My husband and I started looking for a primary residence in downtown Wilmington last fall. We were looking for a buyer's agent. We 'warned' Marge that we were not quite ready to move from Durham, but wanted to casually look and become educated about the options in our target area. I lost count of the number of homes/townhomes/condos we looked at! Marge was very patient, helped us hone in on our priorities, and guided us through the wide range of neighborhoods as we looked for a good fit over a 9-month period. Even though my husband and I had different thoughts about what we wanted, Marge helped us find something to meet both of our needs. Probably the most important part of Marge's service to us came when we finally decided to make an offer on a property. We have heard many people say, "Why would you even need a realtor in today's world?" Since the laws are changing about compensation for realtors, there are many differing opinions. The seller for our property was using an agency which primarily helped list the property, but did nothing else to help either the seller or the buyer through the process. If Marge had not been there to help us (and go above and beyond the call of duty to guide the seller!), we would not have completed the offer, inspection, repair process, or closing! She was absolutely key to helping us close on our new home. I would not recommend anyone struggling through this process without an experienced agent - you never know who the person on the other end of the deal may be!!! Many thanks to Marge!

I have worked with Sue Knox through two sales thus far with more to come. Sue is extremely…read moreknowledgeable, professional, and dedicated. She goes far above and beyond to help her clients, both seller and buyer. For the sale of my parent's property, Sue was exemplary during a complicated process that I could never have untangled without her expert advice. In addition, Sue is also representing the charity I serve in the sale of several lots. Her mastery of this complex process is exceptional, and we could not have entered this process without her skillful guidance.

Jack and Dana helped with sale and purchase of property. They have great knowledge and patience for…read morefirst time home buyers. great communicators and responds promptly!

We looked at buying a house for almost 2 years. In that time, we worked with at least 5 different…read moreagents. Dana was the only one who listened and showed us what we wanted. All the others tried to "Sell" us with what they were showing. We got tired of hearing the phrase "This house should work for you" Dana was different. We told her what we needed for our family. She only showed us homes that matched. In 2 weeks with her we found the perfect "forever" home. We never felt any pressure from her. We lived out of town, but she helped with the whole process even past closing. She helped with the inspection, mortgage, attorney and more. She has our highest recommendation, and when anyone asks, we give her number.

Awesome experience buying on Oak Island. This local agency was wonderful at answering all our…read morequestions. We prefer working with a local group instead of a big chain and these guys did not disappoint! Everyone in the office was knowledgeable, detailed and customer service oriented. Would highly recommend for anyone wanting a personal touch. PS: Kelli Pratt was an awesome choice in an agent! Great vibe and lots of knowledge!

Kathy and Crystal are the best! Selling our mother's home in Oak Island while we live in another…read morestate was extremely challenging, but Kathy and Crystal were there every step of the way. They went above and beyond what was expected. Both were honest, reliable, pro-active and a joy to work with. Definitely recommend!!

They are dishonest brokers who do not operate in good faith. They claimed to have made our offer,…read morebut clearly didn't. Not enough time had passed. There was a clear case of discrimination. The manager took one look at us and made a decision without ever speaking to the owners.

Professional, friendly and accommodating. Nothing but good things to say about how they handle…read morelease agreements repair & maintenance issues and just the manner in which they deal with clients. I would recommend them to anyone looking for property in the Wilmington area.

Swanson Realty truly does go above and beyond for their clients. In early spring, my family and I…read moredecided we were ready to make the major move from Ohio to North Carolina. After reading the many positive reviews, researching and spending time on their aesthetically pleasing website, we decided to give Swanson Realty a call. Immediately, we were offered a congratulations, a "We can't wait to have you here!", and my favorite "Miss Tammy is here today and she's going to do you one good!" The office staff punched us through to Miss Tammy and we hit the ground running. Tammy offered us contact information for a great mortgage lender, and many insights to the areas we were interested in. Back in Ohio, our house listed for sale the same weekend we decided to go house hunting with our realtor in North Carolina. Miss Tammy walked us through each and every house we were interested in- even the more unsightly houses and against her better judgment- though she'd never say it- at least until we agreed it was terrible. Ha! She was encouraging and supportive throughout the entire hunting process. Our last day in North Carolina, we toured what would become our home. While it was not complete, and was the shell of what it is now, Tammy was confident in the builder, the area, and how much we loved it. After many set backs with our Ohio home, Miss Tammy remained encouraging and completely engaged in our selling and buying process. She truly cared and wanted what was best for us. Tammy was able to navigate our home inspections and new home walk through with our builder while we were tending to things in Ohio. We closed on our North Carolina home just two days after closing in Ohio. We could not have moved as confidently as we did without Miss Tammy's ever present encouragement and support. Thank you for setting us up right and "doing us a good one!"

Jeff and his team are amazing!! My beautiful wife and I had the privilege of working with Jeff…read moreLesley and his professional team to sell our primary home plus two additional lots on Kure Beach. Jeff had a professional photographer photo shoot our home and she was amazing. The entire team was highly professional, knew the market and priced our home to sell. They successfully listed and sold all three properties! Always keeping us posted via phone, text and email. The closing was effortless and extremely smooth. I can't say enough about the entire team!! If I buy or sell again in the Wilmington area we will only use Jeff Lesley and his team!

We chose Jeff to help us buy a condo based on his excellent online reviews and we were not…read moredisappointed! He was very responsive every step of the way!! We would definitely use him again without hesitation!!

Tammy recently helped our family secure a beautiful rental for our move to NC...and QUICKLY! Not…read moreonly was Tammy knowledgable about the property and process, she was a joy to work with. She made everything as easy as possible for us. She was always available to answer any questions we had and walked us through each step. Tammy is kind, professional and an excellent agent!

Very pleased with not only Tammy's professionalism but her personal touch as well. Her response…read moretime, negotiation skills and attention to even the smallest detail are unmatched. Simply put, she certainly gets the job done and done well.

Carol Ciullo helped me navigate the complex world of real estate as I prepared to sell the home I…read morehad loved for 11 years. She explained every step of the process clearly, professionally and with genuine care to help me reach my real estate goals. Her extensive knowledge of the local market is impressive. Professional staging enhanced my home's attractiveness and inspired potential buyers with possibilities. The marketing strategy was top-notch using social media platforms with professional still photos, videos, drone shots and more. Carol's knowledge and expertise made my worries and stress disappear so every situation that developed was easier to handle. If you are looking for an agent who genuinely cares about you and your real estate goals, I strongly recommend Carol Ciullo.

We've just completed our sixth real estate transaction in the past three years with Carol Ciullo of…read moreCarolina Exclusives, and once again, she exceeded every expectation. Carol is an exceptional realtor who is truly dedicated to her clients. As a buyer's agent, she is incredibly patient, attentive, and committed to finding the perfect property--never settling until it's the right fit. As a listing agent, Carol goes above and beyond with her marketing strategy. She leverages social media, hosts effective open houses, and actively networks with other brokers to ensure maximum exposure for your property. She's also a skilled negotiator whose professionalism, market knowledge, and interpersonal skills consistently deliver outstanding results. Beyond her expertise, Carol is simply a pleasure to work with. We trust her completely and wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone buying or selling a home. If you're looking for a knowledgeable, hardworking, and genuinely caring real estate professional, Carol is the one to call.