Quin Realty Group

10/15/2026

Buying a home in Wake County this fall? Before your first showing, you’ll be asked to sign a buyer agreement. It’s required in North Carolina now, and it’s nothing to be nervous about once you know what’s in it.

The fee, the length, and how it ends are all negotiable, and you can start with a simple one-page agreement just to tour. My team and I walk every buyer through it before they sign, so there are never any surprises.

If you’d like to talk it through, I’m always happy to help!

Buying in Wake County, NC? You will sign a buyer agreement before touring homes with an agent. Lisa Quin explains what is negotiable and how to choose your buyer’s agent.

09/30/2026

Thinking about a historic home in Raleigh? Know the rules before you fall in love with the porch.

In Raleigh’s eight local historic districts, including Oakwood and Boylan Heights, most exterior changes need a Certificate of Appropriateness before any work starts. Interiors aren’t reviewed, and buyers under contract can apply, so we help clients test their renovation plans before closing instead of after. It’s one of my favorite kinds of homes to help people buy.

Our team loves these homes and knows the neighborhoods street by street. If a historic home is on your list, send me a message. Let’s make a plan together!

Buying a historic home in Raleigh, NC? In Oakwood, Boylan Heights, and six other local districts, exterior changes need city approval. Lisa Quin explains how to plan before you buy.

09/27/2026

Mom always kept lantana in her yard. In her memory, I always keep it in mine… it has certainly loved the sunny days this past summer has brought!

09/23/2026

Veterans and military families moving to the Triangle, your VA loan is a strength, not a strike against you. 🇺🇸

Here is what my team focuses on: a fully underwritten preapproval, a price that holds up at appraisal, and seller-paid closing costs so you keep more cash in your pocket. Zero down, no monthly mortgage insurance, and VA rates that have been running below conventional. Add North Carolina's tax-free military retirement and property tax relief for disabled veterans, and this is a great place to plant roots. 🏡

Whether you are relocating for an RTP job or finally putting down roots after service, I would love to help you win the right home.

A VA offer wins in Wake County in 2026 when it is priced to comps, backed by a full preapproval, and presented as a strength. Lisa Quin shows veterans how.

09/18/2026

Describe your job but make it sound illegal.....

We run a high-stakes operation where we seize territory across town and flip it to the highest bidder. We lure targets into empty properties using encrypted key codes, force them to wire six-figure sums into escrow, and hand over the keys to the kingdom. Don't worry, the feds know about us, we're just your local real estate team. 😜🏡

Anyway, call us if you want to buy a house.

09/16/2026

What a week for our team. 🏡♥️

Three homes under contract in just a few days, each with its own story.

108 Cricket Hill:
Priced right, and full of potential. Sold as-is to a buyer ready to bring their vision to life. Proof that the right home at the right price finds its buyer fast.

103 Fresno Place:
The right buyer is always worth the wait.
This one waited for the perfect match, and we could not be happier that they found each other. Under contract and on to closing.

303 Florence:
Teamwork got these buyers to yes.
When out-of-town buyers had a narrow window to tour homes, our team stepped in so they never missed a beat, and they found the one. This is what happens when agents put clients first and work together.

Every home has its own path and every journey is different. Whatever yours looks like, we are here to guide you through all of it.

Thinking about making a move this fall? We would love to help write your story next.

09/09/2026

Selling a luxury home in Wake County in 2026 comes down to one thing: pricing it to today's market, not last year's peak. Inventory above $1 million has been rising all year, so the homes that sell well are the ones priced right and presented right from day one.

In strong pockets like North Hills, Five Points, and Cary, well positioned homes are still selling in about 45 to 60 days. The sellers who win are the ones who set a real strategy before they list, and that is exactly the work our team loves. We price to real comps, invest in staging and professional photography, and market to qualified buyers.

If a move is on your radar, I am happy to walk through your home's real position in today's market, no pressure and no obligation.

Selling a luxury home in Wake County, NC in 2026 means pricing to real comps, not last year's peak. Lisa Quin explains how to price, stage, and market a $1M+ listing to net the most.

09/03/2026

Reviews like this are exactly why we do what we do. ♥️

For four months, we searched alongside this family to find their dream home in our area. They flew in several times to tour homes and visit our cities, and when we found the one, our team handled a smooth remote closing so they never had to leave Colorado.

We also lined up trusted contractors to get some remodeling done before move-in, so their new home was just the way they wanted it the day they arrived.

Thank you for trusting us with your long-distance move. Welcome home, and welcome to the Triangle! 🥰

Thinking about a move, near or far? We'd love to help.

09/02/2026

The Triangle market is shifting gears as summer winds down, and buyers finally have a little more breathing room.
August closings cooled across every county (Wake dipped from 1,628 to 1,425), and homes are lingering a few days longer before they sell. That means less competing offers and more space to negotiate.

But here's the part sellers love: prices held strong and even climbed in several markets. Durham jumped to $425K, Chatham to $695K, and Johnston to $365K.

Here's the catch: in a more balanced market, condition and pricing do the heavy lifting. Homes that show well and hit the market at the right number are still selling quickly and for top dollar.

The takeaway? We're heading into a healthier, more balanced fall market. Still appreciating, just calmer on both sides.

Thinking about making a move this season? Send me a DM and let's talk strategy.

08/10/2026

Aging in place or downsizing? It's a question a lot of our Wake County clients are wrestling with right now, and there's no one-size-fits-all answer.

What we've learned after years of walking families through this decision is that it comes down to real numbers, not gut feelings. Sometimes a few smart updates to your current home make more sense than moving. Other times, downsizing to a place like Regency at Holly Springs or a single-story home in Cary is exactly the right call, especially with more inventory on the market this year than we've seen in a while.

If you're weighing this decision for yourself or a parent, we'd love to help you think it through with real numbers, not guesswork. Reach out anytime to start the conversation!🏡

Aging in place or downsizing in Wake County, NC? Lisa Quin breaks down the real selling costs, renovation numbers, and tax questions before you decide in 2026.