Wilmington, NC is several markets stacked into one city. Older in-town neighborhoods, the newer construction spreading north toward Castle Hayne, and the beach communities at Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, and Kure Beach carry different prices, different upkeep, and different resale patterns. Choosing among them is the first real decision a buyer makes here, and it is not one a listing photo can answer.
Chris Baynes has walked buyers through that decision for more than 25 years, closing over 1,000 homes as a REALTOR® and an Accredited Buyer's Representative with Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage. Homes in New Hanover County average 58 days on the market, which leaves most buyers room to think, though the best ones still move quickly and telling the difference is a local skill. His reputation rests on bluntness. Buyers hear what is wrong with a neighborhood, not only what is right with it, and he has told clients to walk away from houses he could have sold them that afternoon. When an offer goes in, he is a Master Certified Negotiation Expert.
His four-person team, Chris Baynes & Associates, works with first-time buyers, move-up buyers, investors, and second-home buyers across New Hanover, Pender, and Brunswick counties. Better than 80% of that work arrives by referral from people they have already represented.
Buyers who want that kind of help with home buying in Wilmington can call 910-470-4408.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which part of Wilmington should I buy in?
Choosing an area is the first real decision a Wilmington buyer makes, because the city works like several markets at once. Older in-town neighborhoods, newer construction heading north toward Castle Hayne, and the beach communities of Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach and Kure Beach differ in price, upkeep and resale patterns.
How long do homes stay on the market in New Hanover County?
The county average is 58 days, which gives most buyers room to think. The strongest homes still move quickly, and recognizing which ones those are is a local skill.
Will a buyer's agent tell me when a house is wrong for me?
Chris Baynes, an Accredited Buyer's Representative with Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage, is known for bluntness. Buyers hear a neighborhood's weaknesses along with its strengths, and he has told clients to walk away from homes he could have sold them that same afternoon.
What kinds of buyers does the team represent?
First-time, move-up, investor and second-home buyers across New Hanover, Pender and Brunswick counties. Chris Baynes has closed more than 1,000 homes over more than 25 years, and better than 80% of the four-person team's work comes by referral.