Scott McClure the Top Dollar Agent

09/25/2026

Last week, I shared that I’m writing a book. Today, I want to tell you why. There’s a reason I decided to take on this project, and I wanted you to hear it from me. Here’s the next update in the journey.

I’ll share what the book is actually about next week.

Why did I decide to write a book?After more than 20 years helping...

09/21/2026

JUST SOLD in the Ballantyne area!

I recently represented the buyer of this patio condo at 11341 Olde Turnbury Court. Similar units were selling for an average of nearly $433,000, but I negotiated this purchase down to $400,000. That is approximately $33,000 below the average.

I specialize in getting my clients the best deals possible. Finding the right home matters, but so does knowing its value, understanding the market, and negotiating from a position of strength. Contact me if you want a top negotiator on your next home purchase.

09/18/2026

Earlier this week, I finally shared that I’m writing a book. Now, if you want to follow the project as it develops, I’ve created a signup page for book updates. I’ll be sharing future reveals, behind the scenes updates, launch information, and more as we get closer to publication. If you want to be among the first to know what’s coming next, sign up here and I’ll keep you posted:
https://thetopdollaragent.com/book

09/16/2026

I’m writing a book! After 23 years in real estate, I’ve accumulated a lot of stories, lessons, opinions, and things I wish more homeowners knew before putting a house on the market. For quite a while now, I’ve been working on turning all of that into something bigger, and today I’m finally ready to tell you about it. Here’s the announcement. I hope you’ll follow along as I share more over the next few months.

I’m writing a book, and I’m excited to finally share that news with...

09/14/2026

Is your house your financial plan? Recently, I had the opportunity to speak with my own financial advisor, Seth Miller, Wealth Advisor for Carnegie Private Wealth, about the important point where our two professions intersect: real estate and financial planning. Seth shared valuable insight for current homeowners and prospective buyers about affordability, cash reserves, mortgage debt, home equity and the role a house should play in creating long term financial security. Read the full article in my latest edition of The Top Dollar Times here:

https://thetopdollaragent.com/the-top-dollar-times/f/is-your-house-your-financial-plan

09/11/2026

50 Google reviews! All five stars! In just three years!

When I started Carolina Realty Works in 2023, I wanted to build a brokerage centered on personal service, honest advice, and putting the client’s interests first.

Every review represents someone who trusted me with one of the biggest financial decisions of their life. I am grateful to every client who shared their experience and to everyone who recommended me to a friend or family member.

After more than twenty years in real estate, earning that trust still matters more than anything. Thank you for helping Carolina Realty Works reach this milestone.

09/02/2026

Buying or selling a home involves a lot more than finding the right house, agreeing on a price and showing up at closing. There are contracts, deadlines, title issues, lender requirements, wire fraud risks and plenty of opportunities for something unexpected to happen along the way.

For the latest The Top Dollar Times, I talked with Charlotte area real estate attorney Robert Forquer of Forquer Law about what he sees from the attorney’s side of real estate transactions and what he wishes more buyers and sellers understood before they ever get to the closing table.

Robert has handled a lot of closings for my clients over the years, so this is a conversation I especially wanted to share.

What a Charlotte-area Real Estate Attorney Wishes Buyers & Sellers Knew

Read it here: https://thetopdollaragent.com/the-top-dollar-times/f/what-a-charlotte-area-real-estate-attorney-wishes-buyers-seller

08/31/2026

The summer real estate market is still going strong across the Charlotte area. Serious buyers are still looking, well prepared homes are still getting attention, and sellers still have an opportunity to make a successful move.

But a strong market does not replace a strong plan. Pricing, presentation, marketing, and negotiation all matter when you want the best possible result.

If you are thinking about selling, let’s talk about what top dollar would look like for you.

08/26/2026

I’m trying something new!

The Top Dollar Opinion is my new editorial series where I’ll share straightforward perspectives on real estate, the Charlotte market, and the issues buyers and sellers should understand before making important decisions.

The first article takes on a subject that has confused consumers for years: real estate commissions. The rules have changed, the conversation is finally happening out in the open, and that is a good thing.

Read “Real Estate Commissions Are No Longer a Dirty Little Secret” here:

https://thetopdollaragent.com/the-top-dollar-times/f/real-estate-commissions-are-no-longer-a-dirty-little-secret

08/25/2026

Buying a home from across the country comes with plenty of challenges, and my job is to make sure distance is not one of them. When Mandy and her family needed to move quickly, I handled the details they could not manage from out of town, including walking through properties with them on virtual tours and attending inspections on their behalf. Thank you, Mandy, for the wonderful five star review and for trusting me to help make your move possible!

If you are planning a move in or around the Charlotte area, let’s talk. Visit TheTopDollarAgent.com or call me at 704-891-4916.