Full service listing
Pricing analysis, photography, staging consult, MLS syndication and negotiation through close.
Wake County since 2007
A broker who answers the phone on Sunday
We are 22 agents, one office, and no franchise fee baked into your commission. Every listing gets a pricing analysis, professional photography and a named agent, not a call center.
18 yrsin Wake County
310closings last year
19 daysmedian days on market
22agents on staff
How we work
Listing, buying and everything in the middle
Commission is negotiated per transaction and disclosed in writing before you sign anything.
Buyer representation
Search, showings, offer strategy and inspection negotiation with a written buyer agreement.
Pre listing consultation
A walkthrough with repair priorities and a realistic price range, no obligation.
Relocation services
Neighborhood tours, school district context and lender introductions for out of state moves.
Investor and rental sales
Cash flow analysis and off market sourcing for small residential portfolios.
About the firm
Two brokers who left the franchise in 2007
Carla Halstead and Dev Ruiz opened this office because they were tired of paying a national brand for a yard sign. We stayed independent, which lets us negotiate commission per deal and keep agents who actually live here. Most of our business comes from past clients.
•Licensed North Carolina real estate brokerage, firm license on file
•Written commission agreement before any listing goes live
•Every listing gets professional photography, no phone photos
Reviews
From recent clients
“Dev talked us out of listing in December and we sold in March for eleven thousand more. He gave up two months of his own money to be right.”
Ellen M., Sold in Cary
“We were relocating from Ohio with two weeks to find a house. Our agent drove us through five neighborhoods on a Saturday and was honest about the ones we would hate.”
Ryan D., Bought in Apex
FAQ
Questions sellers ask
What commission do you charge?
Total commission is negotiable and set in writing before your listing goes live. Most of our full service listings land between 5 and 6 percent total, split with the buyer side. We will walk you through exactly where every dollar goes.
How do you price my house?
We pull closed comparables from the last six months within your subdivision or a tight radius, adjust for square footage, condition and lot, then look at active competition. You get the actual comps, not just a number.
Should I make repairs before listing?
Usually only the ones an inspector will flag and a buyer will use as leverage. We do a pre listing walkthrough and tell you which projects return more than they cost, and which are a waste of your weekend.
How long does closing take?
In Wake County a financed purchase typically closes 30 to 45 days from contract, cash closings in two to three weeks. Due diligence and appraisal timing are the usual reasons a date slips.
Contact
Talk to a broker
Tell us your address and your timeline and we will send a valuation with the actual comparable sales behind it.
Phone(555) 555-0118
Address620 Glenwood Ave, Suite 210, Raleigh, NC 27603, Raleigh, North Carolina
HoursMon to Fri 9am to 6pm, Sat by appointment
AreaRaleigh, Cary, Apex, Wake Forest, Holly Springs, Garner