Looking to Buy a Home
in New Hanover County North Carolina?
Here's What You Need to Know About Buying a Home in New Hanover County...
WELCOME TO NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC BUYER'S COURSE
Here's What You Need to Know About Buying a Home in New Hanover County...
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Buyer's Course
You Need An Expert
Buyer Agent Compensation
Choosing the Right Lender
Making An Offer and Negotiations
Your Offer Is Accepted
Inspections Are Complete
The Final Steps
Exclusive Market Updates
We know buying a property can be stressful and overwhelming! That’s why we have you covered. With the right professionals by your side, we will guide and navigate you through the selling process to help you make informative decisions and get the best terms possible on your purchase!
Our exclusive market updates will help you stay ahead of the curve with our up to minute market updates. From the latest listings, price trends and days on market, we ensure you will have all the information you need to make informed decisions on your purchase. New Hanover County’s real estate landscape is dynamic, and with our expert analysis you will always be well informed and in the know.
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Considering Selling?
Selling a home can be an exciting but also challenging experience. If you're planning to sell your East County home, it's important to be prepared and aware of what to expect throughout the process. This short guide is designed to provide savvy sellers like you with valuable insights and tips to navigate the sale of your Brentwood property successfully.
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The Complete Guide to Selling A Home
Spring is here!
The Spring Real Estate Market is thriving, and we are seeing a significant increase in demand for homes in Voorhees, especially from millennials.
In fact, the current absorption rate in our area is only 3 months, which means that if no more homes come on the market, we will only be able to sustain the current demand for up to 3 months.
This is great news for anyone considering selling their home, as the high demand can lead to a boost in your bottom line.
If you are thinking about selling your home, now is the perfect time to do so. To get started, it's essential to focus on your curb appeal, which can significantly impact the value of your property. That's why we've put together a helpful checklist to help you get started.
Friendly reminder: Before you make a repair, be sure to check with a real estate agent to make sure it is worth your return on investment. Feel free to Book A Call with me if you have any questions or want a free consultation!
Are you a little behind on your spring cleaning? Grab a copy of the Ultimate Spring Cleaning Checklist that was featured last month.
Preparing for a possible move this summer? Click below to check out our moving checklist to get your whole house ready for the next home!
Want to know what is happening throughout New Hanover County Now? Click below for local happenings around town now!
NEW HANOVER COUNTY STATS & LOCAL INFO
Click Here for the Census Data.
Click Here for the New Hanover County Report Card from Niche.
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30 Day Plan to Prepare Your Home for Sale
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The Complete Guide to Buying Your Home
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Welcome To The Virtual BUYER Course For
NEW HANOVER County
If you're either thinking about purchasing a new home or have already made the decision to purchase a home, but you still have questions or concerns regarding the process, price or anything else:
You're in the right place.
This free home buyer course is giving you the exact step by step blueprint on everything you need so you can get clarity on everything A-Z and guide to you make the best decision in purchasing your new home.
You will learn about timelines and timing, due diligence, inspections, loan pre-approvals, negotiations, and so much more.
Take a look around and let us know how we can help you.
Kimberly Crouch | Realtor & Broker
Kimberly Crouch Realty
Brokered by eXp Realty
LIC #316389 | C35536
Welcome To The Virtual Buyer Seminar Library
Enjoy the latest & most up-to-date marketing & purchasing tactics to help you purchase a NEW home.
Thinking About Buying?
Are you thinking about buying a home but you don't know where to start?
Learn to take advantage of Tax Saving opportunities instead of paying rent
Walk through the important aspects of purchasing a home
What to Expect When Buying a Home
Purchasing a home is most likely going to be one of the largest investments you will make in your lifetime.
We have helped over 30 clients buy in the past and we can help you too
We will help you and explain the compensation so you understand how it works.
10 Rules of Buying a Home
Once you find your dream home, we need to make sure you get to move into it.
Don’t change jobs; becoming self employed or quit current job
Don’t buy a vehicles
Don’t use any charged cards or let your accounts fall behind
Don’t spend money you saved for closing
Don’t omit any debt or liabilities from your loan application
Can I Accurately Time the Market?
"Should I wait until there's a better market to buy in?"
Why trying to time the market isn't a good idea
What you should focus on instead
Why Should You Buy a Home?
"Why should I buy instead of rent?"
What leverage means in real estate
How equity grows from two directions: loan paydown + appreciation
Why buying can be a launchpad for future financial freedom
The real cost of renting over time
Example: How a $10,000 down payment can help you build wealth
Think You'll Never Own a Home?
"How can I ever save enough money to buy?"
How much money you really need upfront (down payment + closing costs)
A realistic monthly payment breakdown (principal, interest, taxes, insurance, HOA, PMI)
How your loan gets paid down over 30 years — and how equity builds 📉
The 3 things lenders look at: income, credit score, and reserves
Why your first home is a stepping stone to wealth, not your forever home
No Credit History?
"How can I build my credit from scratch?
The easiest way to open your first credit account
How becoming an authorized user can jump-start your score
Why payment history is your credit superpower
How to keep your balances low and applications strategic
The long-term benefits of building credit early
Are You Active or Retired Military?
"How can I understand my VA loan benefits?"
Who qualifies for a VA loan
What “entitlement” means
How many times you can use your VA loan benefit
Why it’s for primary residences only
How active-duty military can use BAH (Basic Allowance for Housing) to pay their mortgage
The role of the Certificate of Eligibility (COE) in getting approved
What Is Due Diligence in NC?
"What is a due diligence period and why aren't there any contingencies?"
How NC's due diligence period replaces contingencies
What fees you'll pay upfront (and when you get them back)
Why timing is everything in NC real estate contracts
How to protect yourself as an out-of-state buyer
The difference between due diligence fees and earnest money
What Do I Need Prior to Touring Homes?
"Can I just start browsing?"
Your must-have features
The ideal location
A realistic budget
What Insurance is Necessary?
"How do I determine what insurance I need on the coast?"
Homeowners Insurance
Wind & Hail Coverage
Flood Insurance (even outside flood zones!)
I Don't Have Perfect Credit!
"Don't I need a perfect credit score to get a mortgage?"
Minimum credit score
What programs are available to help lower credit scores
How to improve your credit over time
Is Coastal Living Different?
"How do I know which home is right for me?"
The insurance reality check you MUST do before falling in love with a property
Why visiting during off-season is absolutely critical
Hidden carrying costs that shock most buyers
Flood zone secrets that could cost you thousands
Hurricane planning beyond just insurance coverage
I Don't Have Perfect Credit!
"Don't I need a perfect credit score to get a mortgage?"
Minimum credit score
What programs are available to help lower credit scores
How to improve your credit over time
Should I Take the First Offer?
NO NO NO!
The goal is for your home to be seen by the masses
Then, to get the highest and best price and terms for your home
What Are Contingencies?
"When a buyer has made an offer on a home and the seller has accepted it but the final sale is contingent on certain criteria being met."
This criteria, or contingencies, typically fall under four major categories: appraisal, loan approval, inspections and reports & disclosures
Contingency Timeframes
"Now we're in contract prior to contingencies being removed. Now we're in business."
The buyer now will secure their loan, have their inspections on the property, and review all of the reports and disclosures
WANT TO GET A FREE CUSTOM MARKET PROPOSAL?
Go to the next page to request a custom market proposal for your specific home
Lets Get You Prepared To Sell A Home
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MEET KIMBERLY
Meet Kimberly who will help you throughout the
entire selling & buying process
Kimberly Crouch | Realtor & Broker
License #316389
Jaynlin Miller Marketing and Seller Specialist
DRE #02195224
Josh Vitale
Listing Specialist
DRE #02009638
Heidi Kugl
Buyer’s Specialist
DRE #01329047
Kimberly Crouch | Realtor & Broker
License # 316389
Jaynlin Miller | Marketing and Seller Specialist
DRE #02195224
Josh Vitale | Listing Specialist
DRE #02009638
Heidi Kugl
Buyer’s Specialist
DRE #01329047
Kimberly Crouch | Realtor & Broker
License #316389
Meet Kimberly Crouch
How can I help and why would you choose to work with me over all of your other options? I have a unique set of professional and personal experiences that qualify me to be your professional real estate advisor.
In addition to working in real estate in both sales and finance, I have been a CPA in public accounting, been self-employed in three different industries, and worked in investment and commercial banking. I am a current homeowner and AirBnb property owner, and have purchased 11 and sold 9 homes personally. I have been a first time home buyer, downsized, upsized, moved to the beach, invested in property, had Airbnbs, and been a home owner in various different real estate markets.
With a solid background in real estate, I bring a blend of expertise and professionalism to the table. Having navigated the dynamic real estate market for over two decades, I have honed my skills in negotiation, market analysis, and client satisfaction. My commitment to excellence and attention to detail ensure that your real estate transactions will be seamless and as stress-free as possible.
In addition to my real estate acumen, I stay ahead of the curve by embracing technology and utilizing innovative marketing strategies. From utilizing cutting-edge online platforms to traditional marketing techniques, I leverage every tool available to showcase your property in the best light and reach a wide audience, and find the home your searching for.
My professional journey is marked by a strong commitment to client relationships, built on trust, integrity, and open communication. I understand that buying or selling a home is a significant financial and emotional investment, and I am here to guide you with care and expertise.
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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT KIMBERLY CROUCH REALTY
"We had a great experience with Kim when buying our beach house!"
"She guided us through the process and genuinely cared about our experience. Kim is so personable and made the whole thing really enjoyable and stress-free for us. She stayed on top of everything, by scheduling and attending all inspections, giving us detailed updates, following up with the builder post-insepction to get repairs done, and always being very responsive with answering our texts. Kim is so knowledgeable and we would highly recommend her.".
- Ashley & Trey D., Buyers
"Kim Crouch just listed and sold my property in 2 days."
"Not only did I have 2 offers but one was full listing price! If you are looking for someone who understands how to sell value rather than price, I highly recommend Kim. It is hard nowadays to find someone who goes that extra mile. You could not do better than Kim Crouch. I won’t use anyone else and I have used quite a lot of agents in my life.”
- Denny B., Seller
"Kim went beyond to assist us."
"We highly recommend using her in the future for your listing needs! Kim was amazing to work with. The process was smooth, easy, and fast! If you are trying to buy or sell a home I highly recommend using Kim!"
- Drew & Nick M., Sellers
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