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Salyer Wilmoth Homes Team is about bringing quality back to selling homes. We will always strive to be client Focused and do what is the best for the consumer.

I have worked in Real Estate since 1997. I started my career in Chicago where I was a Realtor for Century 21 Hayes Realty. I was the recipient of awards such as Presidents Club to Multi Million dollar sales. I Moved to Virginia and started working for Real Estate Attorneys processing closings in 2002, it was in that role that I decided to return to selling real estate as that truly was my passion. I spent one year working for a local realtor as a transaction coordinator where I was constantly reminded by kind words of others that I would be a fantastic realtor. It is very important to me that every client have a smooth transaction that is based on honesty and integrity. Areas served: Moyock,Chessapeake,Suffolk,Knotts Island,Virginia Beach.

09/29/2026

Selling a home is already a moving target. Selling one while a tenant is still living there adds another layer entirely.

In Virginia, the lease doesn’t simply disappear because the owner decides to sell—and the way you handle access, timing, possession, and communication can shape how smoothly the transaction goes. For Hampton Roads owners, the bigger question is often whether selling occupied actually helps the strategy or quietly limits the buyer pool.

We broke down what to think through before the property ever hits the market.
Read the full blog:
https://salyerwilmothhomes.blog/blog/selling-tenant-occupied-home-virginia-hampton-roads?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=tenant_occupied_home_sellers

09/28/2026

What if one of the most valuable selling features of your Hampton Roads home isn’t something buyers can see in the photos?

For some homeowners with VA financing, the existing mortgage itself could become part of the conversation. An assumable VA loan may create an opportunity to stand out—but whether it truly helps your sale depends on how the transaction comes together.

We broke down what sellers should understand before using an assumable VA loan as part of their listing strategy.
Read the full blog:
https://salyerwilmothhomes.blog/blog/assumable-va-loan-sell-home-hampton-roads?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=assumable_va_loan_sellers

09/27/2026

Sunday conversation: Would you rather be 10 minutes from the beach—or 10 minutes from everything else? 🌊

Around Hampton Roads, that choice is more real than it sounds.

Being close to the beach can mean spontaneous evenings by the water, quick walks along the shore, and having that coastal lifestyle built into your week instead of saving it for the weekend.

But move a little farther inland and the tradeoff can look very different: easier access to shopping and everyday errands, more neighborhood options, and sometimes more house or yard for the same budget.

And then there’s the part buyers don’t always think about at first: what does your normal Tuesday look like? Where do you work? Which roads are you taking every morning? Where do you actually spend most of your time?

That’s why I always think “location” should be more personal than simply choosing the neighborhood everyone else wants.

So I’m curious—if you were choosing today, would you take 10 minutes from the beach or 10 minutes from everything else?

And if you’ve been thinking about making Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, or the greater Hampton Roads area home, I’d love to help you find the right place for your next chapter.

📩 Reach out to me anytime or explore homes and communities at:
https://www.salyerwilmothhomes.com/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sunday_conversation_location

09/26/2026

October is almost here, and Hampton Roads is giving us plenty to look forward to. 🍂

From Fil Fest USA in Virginia Beach to Monster Fest and the Waterway Market in Chesapeake, plus the Virginia Children’s Festival in Norfolk, the first weekend of October is packed with ways to get out and enjoy the communities that make the 757 feel like home.

Save this list for next weekend, tag someone you want to bring along, and start planning your October 2–4 adventures!

And if you’ve been thinking about making Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, or the greater Hampton Roads area home, I’d love to help you find the right place for your next chapter.

📩 Reach out to me anytime or explore homes and communities at:
https://www.salyerwilmothhomes.com/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=hampton_roads_events_october_2026

09/25/2026

Thinking about homes in Chesapeake or Virginia Beach and Moyock or Currituck?

The map may make them feel like one connected market, but the buying process changes once you cross the state line. A contract that feels familiar in Virginia can work very differently in North Carolina, especially once your offer is accepted.

If both sides of the border are on your shortlist, this is one guide worth reading before you decide where to buy.

Read the full blog:
https://www.salyerwilmothhomes.com/blog/buying-virginia-vs-northeast-north-carolina-homebuying-process/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=va_vs_nc_homebuying&utm_content=blog_teaser

09/24/2026

Buying just a few miles south of the Virginia line can come with a surprisingly different offer process.

If you’re looking at homes in Moyock or Currituck County, two terms can have a much bigger impact on your money than many buyers realize: the due diligence fee and earnest money. They may both show up in the same offer, but they do not work the same way—and misunderstanding that difference can get expensive.

Our latest blog breaks down what Northeast North Carolina buyers should understand before they sign.

Read it here:
https://www.salyerwilmothhomes.com/blog/north-carolina-due-diligence-fee-vs-earnest-money-moyock-currituck/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=nc_due_diligence_vs_earnest_money&utm_content=blog_teaser

09/23/2026

A beautiful backyard pool can make a home feel like the one almost instantly. But before you start picturing summer weekends by the water, it’s worth looking a little closer at what comes with it.

For buyers in Virginia Beach and Chesapeake, the pool can affect more than the lifestyle side of the purchase. What looks perfectly maintained during a showing may still raise questions once inspections, insurance, and long-term ownership costs come into the picture.

Our latest blog breaks down what buyers often miss before deciding whether a pool home really fits.

Read it here:
https://www.salyerwilmothhomes.com/blog/buying-home-pool-virginia-beach-chesapeake/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pool_home_buyers&utm_content=blog_teaser

09/22/2026

Buying near NAS Oceana can be convenient, especially if proximity to the base matters to your daily routine—but the distance from the gate isn’t the only thing worth checking. ✈️🏡

Aircraft noise zones and land-use rules can vary from one property to another, and those details may matter if you’re thinking about renovations, future use, or eventually selling the home.

Our latest blog explains what Virginia Beach buyers should look into before making an offer near NAS Oceana.

Read the full guide here:
https://www.salyerwilmothhomes.com/blog/buying-near-nas-oceana-noise-zones-land-use-rules/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=nas_oceana_noise_zones

09/21/2026

Thinking about buying a Virginia Beach vacation home and renting it when you’re not using it? 🌊🏡 What looks like a great short-term rental opportunity can get more complicated once you look at the rules tied to the actual property.

Before projected rental income starts influencing your decision, it’s worth knowing what really needs to be verified and why two homes just a few streets apart may not come with the same options.

We break it down in our latest blog so you can know what to look for before you buy.

Read it here:
https://www.salyerwilmothhomes.com/blog/virginia-beach-short-term-rental-rules-vacation-home-buyers/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=virginia_beach_str_rules

09/20/2026

🏡 SUNDAY HOME MYTH: “You should wait until spring to sell.”

Spring can be a great time to sell—but it isn’t automatically the best time for every homeowner.

Buyers don’t simply disappear once summer ends. Hampton Roads market data from REIN shows that homes continue to go under contract throughout the fall, which is why we wouldn’t tell a seller to wait until spring without first looking at what’s happening around their home.

One thing we pay close attention to is competition. Waiting until spring could mean more buyers—but it can also mean more homeowners deciding to list at the same time. Sometimes selling sooner gives a property a better chance to stand out.

When we work with sellers, we look at recent sales nearby, the homes currently competing with yours, your home’s condition, pricing, timing, and what you need from the move. From there, we build the marketing and negotiation strategy around your situation, not a season on the calendar.

That approach comes from experience helping 300+ families, including recent seller representation across Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Newport News, and the greater Hampton Roads market.

So before you decide to wait until spring, it may be worth finding out what your opportunity looks like right now.

Explore our seller services and resources:
https://www.salyerwilmothhomes.com/selling/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sunday_home_myth_sep20_2026

Market source: REIN MLS.

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