If you’re selling a home in North Carolina, the goal isn’t just “getting it sold.”
It’s getting it sold well—with strong demand, clean terms, and the highest price the market will support.

At Realty ONE Group Results, we help sellers do that every day—through smart pricing, standout presentation, and aggressive exposure (not just “put it in the MLS and hope”).

Quick help (fast + human):
Call/Text: 336-262-3111

What makes a home sell higher (the 3 levers)

1) Pricing strategy (not guessing)

Top-dollar sales usually come from one of these two approaches:

• Demand strategy: price to create urgency and competition (when the market supports it)

• Precision strategy: price exactly where buyers (and appraisers) will agree it’s fair

We don’t “name a number.” We build a plan.

2) Presentation that makes buyers feel something

Buyers pay more when the home feels:

• clean, bright, open, and cared for

• easy to picture their life inside

• “move-in ready” even if it’s not perfect

Top-dollar presentation usually includes:

• declutter + depersonalize (just enough to feel spacious)

• neutral touch-up paint where needed

• lighting upgrades (bulbs matter more than people think)

• curb appeal: mulch, edging, pressure wash, clean front door + hardware

• odor control (pets, smoke, strong cooking smells)

3) Promotion (exposure + story)

To sell for top dollar, your home needs:

• maximum visibility

• professional media

• a clear story (who it’s perfect for and why)

North Carolina seller facts you should know (simple and important)

North Carolina is a due diligence state. That means buyers may pay a due diligence fee for a negotiated period to investigate the property—and they can terminate during that period under the contract terms. North Carolina Real Estate Commission+2North Carolina Real Estate Commission+2

Sellers also have required disclosures in many transactions, including:

• RPOADS (Residential Property and Owners’ Association Disclosure Statement) North Carolina Real Estate Commission

• Mineral and Oil and Gas Rights Mandatory Disclosure (often required even when other disclosures are waived/exempted) North Carolina Real Estate Commission+2North Carolina Real Estate Commission+2

And most sellers should expect NC deed excise tax (often called “revenue stamps”)—the tax rate is $1 per $500 (or fraction) of consideration/value, paid by the transferor/seller at recording in most situations. NCDOR+1

We guide you through all of this step-by-step (and we keep it calm and clear).

The Top-Dollar Seller Prep Checklist

14–21 days before listing

• Remove extra furniture (space reads as “worth more”)

• Touch-up paint on scuffs, trim, doors

• Fix the “little stuff” (handles, dripping faucets, torn screens)

• Deep clean (baseboards, fans, windows, grout)

• Yard: mow, edge, fresh mulch, trim shrubs

• Decide: pre-inspection or not (we’ll advise based on your home + market)

3–7 days before photos

• Stage lightly (or “soft stage” using what you already have)

• Pack personal items off counters, bathroom items, magnets/papers off fridge

• Replace bulbs so lighting matches and feels bright

• Make the home “camera ready” (photos are your first showing)

Listing week

• Pro photos + positioning

• Launch plan: showing strategy, open house plan (if helpful), online rollout

Offer strategy (how “top dollar” is protected)

The best offer is not always the highest price. We evaluate:

• price and buyer strength

• due diligence fee + earnest money

• financing type and timeline

• appraisal risk

• repair expectations

• closing date, possession, special terms

This is where strong contract knowledge and negotiation protects your bottom line.

Why Realty ONE Group Results gives sellers an edge

Here’s what we bring that most firms simply don’t:

• Exposure across 4 MLS systems (so your listing reaches more agents and buyers across markets—not just one pocket)

• Professional photographer on staff (in-house) so your home is captured the right way, quickly and consistently

• In-house lender option to help buyer qualification, smoother closings, and stronger offers

• In-house legal counsel to support clean contracts and reduce preventable issues

• Contract + negotiation expertise (we don’t just “present offers”—we protect your leverage)

And we’re not guessing at performance:

• RealTrends Verified reports Realty ONE Group Results’ 2024 sales data as 1,634 sides and $426.59M volume, with national ranks shown on their brokerage profile (and a “Best Brokerage 500 by Sides” award listing). RealTrends Verified+1

• RISMedia’s Power Broker coverage has also featured commentary from our ownership leadership during industry reporting. RISMedia+1

The Seller Game Plan we use (simple, strategic, repeatable)

Step 1: Pricing + positioning (what your home competes with, and how we win)
Step 2: Prep plan (only the upgrades that actually pay you back)
Step 3: Pro media + max exposure (photos, MLS rollout, online distribution, agent network)
Step 4: Showing + urgency strategy (create demand without chaos)
Step 5: Offer review + negotiation (protect price, terms, and timeline)
Step 6: Contract-to-close support (reduce surprises, keep it moving)

Text me this line (copy/paste):
“I’m thinking about selling. Can you send a pricing range, a simple net sheet estimate, and your recommended prep list for my home?”

Call/Text: 336-262-3111