Selling a home comes down to three things: pricing it right, marketing it widely, and negotiating the offer well. Most sellers want proof an agent can do all three, not promises made in a listing appointment. Chris Baynes & Associates, a team led by REALTOR® Chris Baynes with Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage in Wilmington, competes on results that can be checked.
Homes That Sell Fast Without Underpricing
Fifty percent of the team's listings are under contract inside 17.5 days, in a county where the average is 58. Those homes sell at a median of 98.89% of list price, so the speed is not coming from pricing low.
Pricing Strategy, Not a Guess
Every seller gets a detailed market analysis before a price is set, high enough to capture full value but not so high that the listing goes stale and loses leverage. A market analysis is not an appraisal, and Chris Baynes explains the difference and the reasoning behind the number.
A Marketing Plan in Writing
Chris Baynes & Associates hands every seller a documented 26-point marketing plan. It covers professional photography, CAD-generated floor plans, virtual tours, direct mail, and syndication to Zillow, Realtor.com, and dozens of other sites. A written plan can be checked later, and a verbal promise cannot.
Cancel Anytime, No Fine Print
If a listing client is unhappy at any point, for any reason, Chris Baynes cancels the listing agreement. There is no notice period and no conditions, which puts the burden on the team to keep earning the business.
Negotiation Credentials That Show Up at the Offer
Chris Baynes earned the Master Certified Negotiation Expert (MCNE) designation. The price on the sign is only a starting point, and repair requests, appraisal gaps, and contingencies decide what a seller actually nets.
Strength on Complicated Sales
Estates, homes with major repair issues, contingent sales, and hardship situations are where Chris Baynes does his strongest work. Chris Baynes also holds the Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation, built over 25 years and multiple market cycles.
Sellers Are Never Left in the Dark
The most common complaint sellers bring from a previous agent is being ignored. Chris Baynes & Associates runs a seven-day-a-week showing call center, sends written feedback after showings, and makes regular update calls during the listing.
Advice on What to Fix Before Listing
Chris Baynes will sit down with an owner and go through improvement projects one by one, telling owners which projects return money at resale and which do not. Sixteen years owning a property management company (2009 to 2025) informs that advice on condition, repairs, and upkeep.
The Reach of the Country's Largest Coldwell Banker Franchise
The brokerage behind the team, Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage, closed $3.4 billion across 8,246 transactions last year. Sellers get a four-person team that knows their file, backed by the marketing distribution of a very large organization.
A Track Record Neighbors Vouch For
Chris Baynes has sold more than 1,000 homes in 25 years, and better than 80% of the team's work arrives through past clients. Chris Baynes has won Best Realtor in the Wilmington Star News ShorePicks Community Choice Awards nine times, seven years running since 2020.
Sellers can reach Chris Baynes & Associates at 910-470-4408 to schedule a free, no-obligation real estate review.
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast do the team's listings sell?
Half go under contract within 17.5 days against a county average of 58, and they close at a median 98.89% of list, so the speed is not coming from underpricing.
Is the marketing plan actually written down?
Yes. Every seller gets a documented 26-point plan covering professional photography, CAD-generated floor plans, virtual tours, direct mail and syndication to Zillow, Realtor.com and dozens of other sites. A written plan can be checked later and a verbal promise cannot.
Can I cancel the listing if I am unhappy?
Yes. If a listing client is unhappy at any point, for any reason, Chris Baynes cancels the listing agreement. There is no notice period and no conditions.
What about a complicated sale?
Estates, homes with major repair issues, contingent sales and hardship situations are where Chris Baynes does his strongest work. He holds both the Master Certified Negotiation Expert and Certified Distressed Property Expert designations, built over 25 years and multiple market cycles.