Sharielle Lawrence, Realtor & Realtist

06/19/2026

🖤❤️💚 Happy Juneteenth 🖤❤️💚

On June 19, 1865, enslaved people in Galveston, Texas finally received word that they were free. This news came more than TWO YEARS after the Emancipation Proclamation had already declared it. Freedom was delayed, but it was not denied.

I'm a first-generation Jamaican-Haitian American. A Realtor and Realtist. A vet tech turned business owner. A dressage rider. A girl with an OTTB, a Hungarian Warmblood, a donkey named Felix, and three Nigerian Dwarf goats, who wasn't born on a farm but got there as fast as she could. 🐴🐐

I have always existed in spaces that weren’t always welcoming to people who look like me. Despite that, I try to show up fully, intentionally, and without apology for doing what I love.

Homeownership is one of the most powerful tools for building generational wealth in this country. It always has been. And for far too long, it was one of the tools that was systematically kept out of reach for Black Americans through redlining, discriminatory lending, and policies designed to exclude.

That history is real. The future will be built on the ability to overcome those historical roadblocks and increase Black homeownership rates which is what NAREB & RADE work toward.

I remember the feeling of being a first-time buyer accepting the keys. My goal is to help families build equity instead of paying someone else’s mortgage. We work to help every person who thought homeownership wasn’t possible for them and then found out it was.

This is my contribution to what Juneteenth represents.

Today I’m celebrating freedom, progress, and the work that’s still left to do.
I’m grateful for every ancestor whose resilience made my life and my business possible. 🖤

Happy Juneteenth. 🎊

06/18/2026

06/18/2026

Come out and see listing in The Reserve at Ponds of Odessa this weekend!

663 Gordon House Way, Middletown, DE 19709

⭐️ New Construction - only 3 years old!

⭐️ 4 beds 2+1 bath, and over 3600 sqft

⭐️ partially finished basement & fenced-in yard

⭐️ Appo School District

⭐️ $694,000

Please share with anyone and everyone you know!!

06/17/2026

Your credit score isn't as scary as you think for buying a home. Let me explain. 📊

I hear this all the time: "I want to buy but my credit isn't perfect."

Here's what most people don't know:
🏠 FHA loans allow scores as low as 580 (with 3.5% down)
🏠 Some programs allow even lower with larger down payments
🏠 Your score can improve faster than you think with the right steps and you don’t need to pay to monitor your credit scores

What actually matters most:
✅ No major derogatory marks in the last 12 months
✅ Stable income
✅ Manageable debt-to-income ratio

If you're not sure where you stand, the first step is a conversation — not a Google search spiral. DM me and we'll figure out if you're closer than you think. 💙

06/15/2026

What $350k actually buys you in Delaware right now 🏡

Spoiler: it's more than you think.

In New Castle County you're looking at 3-4 bedrooms, a decent yard, and often a finished basement in established neighborhoods. Areas like Bear, Newark, and Middletown give you the most bang for your budget right now.

Listed by Real agents in Delaware under 350k currently on the market:

216 E. Market St in Wilmington for $325,000 listed by Kristina Rice - Realtor
608 W 9th St in Wilmington for $312,000 listed by Garth Warner
641 Corsica Ave in Bear for $310,000 listed by Kristina Rice
945 Lansdowne Rd in Middletown for $269, 900 listed by Masood Sadiq
1904 Lancaster Ave in Wilmington for $269,000 listed by Masood Sadiq

And if you're open to Kent County? You can stretch even further — more land, more space, and still a reasonable commute.

Delaware also has NO sales tax and relatively low property taxes compared to neighboring states. It's one of the reasons buyers from NJ, MD, and PA keep moving here.

DM me or comment "New Castle" for more info on any of these great properties and to set up a private showing! 👇🏾

06/12/2026

Closing costs — the thing nobody warns first-time buyers about. 👀

You saved for your down payment. You got pre-approved. You found the home. And then you find out you also need money for closing costs??

Here's the reality:
Closing costs in Delaware typically run 2-5% of the purchase price. On a $300,000 home, that could be $6,000-$15,000 on top of your down payment.

BUT — there are ways to reduce this:
✅ Negotiate seller concessions (seller pays some of your costs)
✅ Ask about lender credits
✅ Look into Delaware assistance programs that cover closing costs
✅ Shop multiple lenders — fees vary!

This is exactly why having the right agent in your corner matters. I help my buyers find every available dollar. 💪🏾

DM me "COSTS" and I'll send you a free breakdown of what to expect.