Two questions drive every listing conversation in Wilmington: what the house will bring, and how long it will sit. The second one has teeth. Homes in New Hanover County average 58 days on the market, and a listing that goes stale almost always ends up cutting its price to get out.
The record answers that directly. Half of Chris Baynes's listings go under contract inside 17.5 days, and the median one sells for 98.89% of its asking price. The two numbers matter together, because speed on its own can simply mean a house was underpriced. Sellers who list with Chris Baynes & Associates get a written 26-point marketing plan instead of a verbal promise, covering professional photography, CAD-generated floor plans, virtual tours, and syndication across Zillow, Realtor.com, Homes.com and the rest of the sites buyers actually use. Zillow admits only about 10% of a market's listings into its premium Showcase format, and every listing from this team goes there. Pricing starts with a professional comparative market analysis, which is a market opinion and not an appraisal.
Chris Baynes has sold more than 1,000 homes across 25 years with Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage. Star News ShorePicks readers have voted him Best Realtor seven years running and nine times in all.
Wilmington homeowners can talk to Chris Baynes & Associates about selling at 910-470-4408.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to sell a house in Wilmington, NC?
Homes in New Hanover County average 58 days on the market. Half the listings taken by Chris Baynes & Associates go under contract within 17.5 days. A listing that sits usually ends up cutting its price.
Does selling faster mean accepting less money?
Not here. The median listing from the team closes at 98.89% of its asking price. Speed and near-full price together are what indicate the pricing was accurate rather than simply low.
How does Chris Baynes & Associates market a listing?
Every seller receives a written 26-point marketing plan covering professional photography, CAD-generated floor plans, virtual tours, and syndication to Zillow, Realtor.com, Homes.com and the other major search sites. Zillow admits roughly 10% of a market's listings into its Showcase format, and every listing from this team is placed there.
How is the asking price decided?
Pricing begins with a professional comparative market analysis. A comparative market analysis is a market opinion, not an appraisal.