Raleigh Real Estate - Mike Tefft

09/05/2026

09/04/2026

Thinking about selling your home yourself to save money? It may not always work out the way you expect.

According to the National Association of REALTORS®, the median sale price for FSBO homes was $360,000, compared with $425,000 for agent-assisted sales — a $65,000 difference.

Of course, every home and every transaction is different, but selling a home involves a lot more than putting up a sign. Pricing, marketing, negotiations, showing strategy, inspections, contracts, and keeping the transaction moving all play a role in the final result.

If you’re considering selling, I’m always happy to talk through your options and help you decide what makes the most sense for your situation.

📞 Mike Tefft | Tefft Realty Group
RE/MAX Executive

09/03/2026

Thursday Myth vs. Truth 🏡

MYTH: You can tell how a listing is performing just by looking at showings.

TRUTH: Showings are only one piece of the puzzle.

Before a buyer ever schedules a showing, they may have already viewed the listing online, saved it, shared it, compared it to other homes, or gone back to look at it several times. Online activity, inquiries, showing feedback, competing listings, and overall buyer response can all help paint a much clearer picture of how a home is performing.

That’s why I don’t look at just one number when evaluating a listing. I look at the bigger story and use that information to determine whether the current strategy is working or if an adjustment may be beneficial.

Thinking about selling or wondering how your home might perform in today’s market? I’m always happy to talk through it.

09/03/2026

There’s something pretty special about helping a family find a home… and then nearly 15 years later getting the opportunity to help the next generation buy their first one. ❤️

I’m grateful for the trust this family has placed in me over the years. Whether someone is relocating to Raleigh, buying their very first home, or moving into the next chapter of life, my goal is always the same: listen carefully, give straightforward advice, and help make the process feel a little less overwhelming.

Thank you for the incredibly kind review — and congratulations again on your first home!

Thinking about buying or selling in the Raleigh area? I’d be happy to help.

09/03/2026

Happy World Beard Day to Mike Tefft — proof that great real estate advice and a great beard can, in fact, exist in the same place.

At this point, the beard has seen:
• buyer wins
• seller stress
• inspection surprises
• multiple offer situations
• and at least a few “we’re just looking” clients who absolutely bought a house

We can’t officially confirm it helps negotiate better deals…

…but we’re also not saying it doesn’t. 😄

Happy World Beard Day from Tefft Realty Group!

08/31/2026

Real estate is full of surprises… and some homes really commit to the bit. 😂

An indoor pool with a waterslide? A pink marble bedroom? A toilet inside a glass enclosure? A vintage car turned into a kitchen island? An indoor basketball court with a climbing wall? A room that looks like it belongs in a storybook?

You can only pick ONE to keep.

Which one are you choosing — and which one are you immediately remodeling?

08/31/2026

Real estate is full of surprises… and some homes really commit to the bit. 😂

An indoor pool with a waterslide? A pink marble bedroom? A toilet inside a glass enclosure? A vintage car turned into a kitchen island? An indoor basketball court with a climbing wall? A room that looks like it belongs in a storybook?

You can only pick ONE to keep.

Which one are you choosing — and which one are you immediately remodeling?

08/31/2026

Picture this: you walk into a house you’re considering buying and see this fireplace.

Does it immediately make the house more appealing?

A — Absolutely
B — Maybe
C — Not a factor

Features like fireplaces can be surprisingly polarizing. For some buyers, they instantly make a room feel like home. For others... it’s just another thing in the room.

🔥 Be honest — A, B or C?