Caroline was an excellent agent to work with. She puts in the hard work to get you your dream…read morehouse. She was always extremely responsive and would work sometimes until 1am to help her clients. Caroline would never pressure you into putting an offer on a home unless it was perfect, because she wants to make dreams come true, not seek a paycheck. She saved us from buying a home that was in a serious flood danger area. She is the people's realtor and I would recommended her to anyone I meet (already have). If you're looking to buy a home in North Carolina or even South Carolina, give Miss Caroline a call. You'll be happy you did.

I have worked with Caroline and her team to sell three homes and buy three homes. I have ALWAYS…read morebeen more than impressed with the amazing work ethic that Caroline Dugas and her team all have! I have been in sales myself for over 20 years and I expect consistent communication, reliability, honesty and follow through everyone that I choose to do business with in all aspects of my life. Having said that, I will always recommend Caroline and her team to all my friends and family buying or selling a home! The entire team at Living Seaside and the professionals that Caroline works with from getting your home ready to sell, the mortgage process (JD Hodges at TowneBank), insurance agent (Paul Badrock at American Harbor), and even the closing attorney (Robert Caulder at Caulder Law) are ALL very professional and have made each and every sale and purchase as smooth as possible. Selling and buying a home can be a stressful process for sure. The most important thing is to have a professional agent that you can trust to get the job done. I truly appreciate all she has done for me and my family to get the the dream home we live in today!

I met Mike Lardieri with "Homes For Sale in Wilmington NC" through my friend who knew him socially…read more I expressed my interest in selling my Denver, CO rental and buying a property on Carolina Beach. I had been going down to CB for several years and had friends in the area. Mike listened to what I wanted in a property and called me with a great buy! He really had his finger on the pulse and knew it would work for me. I purchased it sight unseen. My experience with Mike was fantastic. He helped me with great detail and very quick responses. He even referred me a broker for my loan who was equally amazing. Everything with the sale went very smooth. I was in regular contact with him and he was always available. He also helped me save money on my flood insurance. Mike is very detailed and easy to work with. Thank you Mike for my fantastic single family home in Carolina Beach! Sincerely, Amanda T

Why did we choose to work with Mike Lardieri of Homes for Sale in Wilmington NC Inc.? 33 days!…read moreThat's what it took. 33 days from the day the listing hit the market to closing. Even in these current market conditions, this is outstanding! This is the third time my husband and I worked with Mike over a 15 year period. Mike has represented us as buyers and twice as sellers; from the very first time we met Mike, back in 2006, he had our best interests in mind. He was not just trying to get a commission; he took the time to understand our needs and concerns and provided excellent value and services each time. This time, we were selling our 127 year old, luxury, historical home in downtown Wilmington. Regardless of the market conditions, we knew it would be a challenge selling an older home on the high end of the market. Because of the current market, many friends insisted we should sell the house ourselves, but my husband works for a local non-profit, and I am Director of Sales for a Fortune 500 Information Technology company. We did not have the time, nor the expertise to sell our home. We interviewed several Real Estate Brokers in the area, and we chose Mike (again), because of his great knowledge of the greater Wilmington area, his outstanding track record, trustworthiness, and the plan he outlined for us during the interview process. Mike's approach is that of an Advisor or Consultant, and he prides himself on the "white glove" service he provides. We did not have to deal with a "team" agents under Mike who would get the ball passed to them mid-sale and not know what was going on. His dedicated, hands-on approach adds extra value, and he guided us through a very complicated process with ease. Mike does not just give up and give in and cut the price of the house just to get the deal done. He negotiates and does it brilliantly. When we finally met in February to discuss the market conditions and strategy, Mike listened to our thoughts on the listing for the house. He provided great advisement for the listing price, and although we were listing at the high end of the market and higher price per square foot than other comps in our area ($700,000 range), Mike felt confident his strategy and tactics would result in a sale at or above the listed price. Trust the process: Every step of the way, Mike had, as I like to say, "A method to his madness," and before he did anything, he would consult with me and my husband. We trusted his process and did not try to lead the sale. From his pricing and staging strategies; repairs guidance, digital marketing, and negotiations, Mike handled the process with professionalism and ease. He kept the process easy and calm (very important for me) which can be tricky selling a luxury, historic home. He had different approaches for the various aspects of the selling process such as staging approaches during the sale, repair negotiations and pre-listing strategies. There were many times when Mike was doing the "heavy lifting" on the back-end, and he would not stress us out with details of the negotiations until he had next steps for us. Working in a fast-paced sales environment, I appreciated this, because he did not upset or distract me with ancillary things and I could focus on my own work. Mike's digital marketing strategy was brilliant and attracted qualified, prospective buyers within 24 hours of the house going on the market. His photographer did an excellent job, and Mike was on hand, during the photo shoot, to ensure the photographer captured the essence of the home. Mike did not use gimmicks like drone shots (you can use Google Earth to see the top of houses), but he used very targeted digital assets to push the message to the right buyers. With our input, Mike took the time to write up a very thoughtful and thorough description of the house, and within 24 hours, we had several offers at or above list price. Whether you are buying or selling a home, I encourage you to contact Mike; he provides amazing results - Mike Lardieri, Homes for Sale in Wilmington NC Inc., (910) 538-7767, He has first-hand knowledge of the entire Wilmington area. He has not only been in the Wilmington real estate business for over 20 years, but he owns and has owned properties from beach to river - historical and newer homes, too.

I am currently working with them as an agent for my buyer - the process which should have gone very…read moresmooth - has become a paperwork nightmare The day before closing we do not have a clear to close due to minor contract issues - the latest is asking the sellers to initial their names! I asked them if that request was a joke- they responded that their underwriter is very picky- When I called their office the lady said they will probably need to push closing until Monday- keep in mind most lenders can turn a package in 30 min- 1 hr if minor last minute conditions exist. In this case they said they are not sure if they will make closing that is 24 hrs away I close over 20-30homes a month and this experience has truly been a nightmare. I am sure my client got a decent rate but I don't think the stress and last minute issues were worth it.

I found Port City Mortgage through a rate aggregator site for my home refinance. The rate I saw…read morewas jaw-dropping -- 0.375% less than the lowest I was being offered by a big bank. I submitted a request through their website, and within an hour, the owner himself e-mail me back to let me know their latest rates and information on how to start the application process. With such a low rate I was half expecting something to fall through, but I was very pleasantly surprised -- not only was the spectacular rate for real, the process was much smoother and easier than the times I've used a big bank for a mortgage. Their team is impeccably organized, and I always knew what I needed to send and when. Plus, these guys worked at warp speed -- exactly 1 month passed from quote to closing. I won't even bother getting a quote from the goliaths next time I need a mortgage. Port City and its people are superb. Maybe it's easier to be good-natured and pleasant when you live at the beach -- Port City is located in Wilmington, NC, but they had no problem working with me in the Triangle.

My husband and I had a wonderful experience working with…read moreLoran and Cape Fear Real Estate! We were doing a long distance move from Arizona, even with the time difference Loran accommodated us with our late evening phone calls and answering all our questions. We committed to a trip and flew out to view the Cape Fear region , I think we viewed 20 plus homes in five days! I'm sure that it was Loran's expertise and experience that guided us through the house buying process, and negotiated a very amiable deal. When a realtor really takes the time to know his clients needs and wants along with a dose of reality the outcome can be wonderful! We're thrilled with our home in St James Plantation, We highly recommend using Cape Fear Real Estate Solutions, and wouldn't hesitate using them again! Lisa V.

I was very impressed at first by this agent's enthusiasm for selling my property, but then when he…read morerealized that it was not going to be an easy sell he dismissed me via text. Very unprofessional and seemed to not have any remorse for causing me to waste 2 weeks of my time dealing with him. He never returns calls when he says he will and I would not recommend him to anyone.

We recently had the misfortune of dealing with Mary Carneiro, who represented the buyers on our…read moreproperty. From the outset, it was clear that integrity was not part of her approach. Rather than negotiating in good faith, she resorted to distorting facts, misrepresenting market data, and using pressure tactics in an attempt to force us into reducing our price. She repeatedly made misleading claims about the condition of our home and the surrounding market -- claims that were easily disproven by our own agent and third-party professionals. It was a transparent effort to manipulate the process in their buyers' favor, regardless of ethics or accuracy. We understand that buyer's agents advocate for their clients -- but there's a line between negotiation and outright dishonesty. Mary Carneiro crossed that line repeatedly. If you're considering working with this agent, whether as a buyer or a seller, proceed with extreme caution. We won't make the mistake of dealing with them again -- and neither should you.

Mary did a wonderful job helping us to purchase a second home in Southport, NC. I would highly…read morerecommend her to anyone looking to relocate to this area. We feel she went over and above helping us purchase a home. We did everything long distance, and she guided us all the way.

Cedric Robinson of Spot Real Estate is one of the best people we have ever worked with in the Real…read moreEstate industry. We purchased our home in December of 2021 as first time buyers in North Carolina having just come from a home sale in New York. I can give a comparison to other professionals we have previously worked with...Accountability and follow through are so often overlooked into todays business culture. Cedric and his team are thorough, honest, knowledgable, relentlessly hard working, and will support you and your family with their knowledge of real estate in more ways than you could imagine with all of their resources available. Thank you so much Cedric for all of your time and efforts & making our our home buying experience go so smoothly.

Where to start..Thurston Dawson is one of a kind! He is absolutely awesome and knowledgeable. He…read morecame to the rescue and demonstrated so much kindness and dedication during a very hard time in my life by losing my father. I truly appreciate all of his hard work and we THANK YOU for all of your recommendations, dedication, and time. Thurston was on point and sold my father's home in a blink of an eye! On behalf of the Jones family we appreciate everything that you accomplished by making a successful and non-stressful sell on our behalf. If you are looking for a dedicated, knowledgable, and resourceful realtor no need to search any longer.. Thurston is your man!!

Buying and selling a home is an exciting but stressful time. Regina and team made buying our…read moreforever home in NC a reality! From promptly answering our seemingly endless questions to helping us find local contractors, she was a joy to work with. Regina kept us informed of every step along the way - she is a true real estate professional, and I would highly recommend her team if you are considering a move.

I had the pleasure to work with the Regina Drury Agency for the purchase of my new home this fall…read more In fact, I worked with Regina in 2016 when I bought my first North Carolina home and again in 2020 when I sold it. Obviously, she and her team are amazing otherwise I would not have reached out to her when I was ready to buy this year. This time I worked with Will Kilchenman from Regina's team to purchase this home. He was very good. He got to know me and what I wanted in a home. When some glitches came up in the sale of my home up north, he worked with that realtor to come up with solutions. Will saved the day. I would recommend the Regina Drury Agency to everyone who wants to buy or sell a home. They really look out for their clients.

AGENT SOLD HOUSE TO OTHER FAMILY AFTER SELLING IT TO OURS!…read more UPDATED-SEE ORIGINAL BELOW After posting my review, the Broker, Carol reached out to me. She cared enough about her business to contact me to see what took place and was professional enough to discuss it. For that, I thank you Carol for your time and efforts in researching our experience with Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage. After looking into the incident, she felt there was a lack of communication between my agent and Becky based on Becky's recollection of the events but I disagreed and held strong to the facts: 1. That there was an accepted offer by them to us 2. They had a Signed purchase agreement by us 3. Earnest monies were given to them There was no misunderstanding on our part, sorry Carol but facts are facts. Later we found out that Becky was offered a better deal and went with it, ignoring our paperwork. She never called us or our agent in the matter during our waiting for her signed copies back to us! This was all taking place while I was in surgery for breast cancer as well which she was made aware of during this process. To this day I still can't believe she thought this was acceptable business practice on any level never mind what we were going through as a fellow human being! After a few weeks, Carol asked if I would be open to discussing what happened with Becky directly. I welcomed it because up to that point, she hadn't even tried to contact us EVER! I never spoke or met her and didn't get a call or imessage after posting a poor review on her like Carol did immediately. NO effort on her part to resolve or make better this terrible experience. Becky called and we spoke at length about what happened. Clearly our perspectives were different but in the end, I kept reminding her she had already accepted our offer, received our signed documents and earnest monies (which she didn't dispute), so even if the seller changed their minds and didn't like an aspect of our agreement, we were never called and given the opportunity by Becky to work things out. Nothing was ever attempted! I told Becky about what me and my family went through house and cancer surgery same week. I even came directly from the hospital to our agent to drop off everything with my husband so they had it quickly. She shared she too had to go through difficult times like that with family. I would have thought she would have had more empathy or understanding regarding how this impacted our family because she too experienced this illness but there was no understanding being offered. Becky was frustrated with the conversation and fallout of my review. While I understood that she was upset, I only put the truth... if she was sorry, she should have reached out when all this happened and made her feelings known. My experience was that she just didn't care at the time but now that I posted the experience, she's felt the repercussions of it. I don't think she ever intended to call us, it was already behind her. I feel as if she was forced to make the call by the Broker. She said she was sorry for the "misunderstanding" after we spoke awhile and didn't reach understanding but it didn't feel genuine and I came out of that call feeling frustrated that nothing was resolved or healed between us. Sad really. I took my original post down for months. It is not my intention to hurt Becky's livelihood or future in the industry and I was concerned about it and still am. But, after careful consideration, I revised this post and reposted it because I always use reviews and referrals to guide my decisions on where I do business. Especially if I'm not familiar with the area. I felt it was my responsibility to put my experience back up because myself and my family were greatly impacted by this agent's work and I would hate for this to happen to another family. Hopefully, by adding this review back online, Becky will understand how damaging her choices were to this buyer and her family. I do hope she learns from our experience as I have. For me, reposting this review allows me a final voice I didn't have at the closing table. To finally put this difficult experience behind me. I also hope it's a reminder to us all that in business, your word should be your bond! Old school, yes, but authentic! If you have an accepted offer, signed purchase agreement and earnest monies given, honor what you agreed to... anything short of that is dishonorable.

Amazing Realtor! We looked at house with Becky for over a year and she was very knowledgeable about…read morethe area and gave us her honest opinion about the houses. We came back to visit the Southport area a number of times and each time she set up the showings and took great care of us. We eventually bought land instead of a house and I know after all this time she could have made more money on a home purchase than land, but in the end she wanted what made the most sense for us. I strongly recommend Becky Faust! Thank you