Carrie Schlegel - Core Realty at Real Broker

08/06/2026

We can't believe we didn't share this closing until now!

Carrie doesn't go to Smithfield for just anyone.... This client and her extended family are special, and she has helped them with many moves.

Smithfield was calling her for work. We initially were under contract with a new construction home with a completion time that would have allowed her to sell her Wake Forest townhome. In a normal market, that is. Anyone in real estate can tell you resale townhouse inventory right now is really high if there are any new construction townhome options anywhere in the vicinity.

While we sat on the market, we would occasionally go look at some of the homes in the historic downtown area of Smithfield. We contemplated all the quirks and unique additions of historic homes. We saw this cutie and it had the updates but still had the old charm. We submitted an offer, but the seller wasn't willing to work with us on the terms. Once we were under contract and close to closing, we saw a house right around the corner from this one.....it was bigger, better priced, but this one still lingered. So, we swung from the fences and decided to see if the seller was now willing to work with us....and they were!

Everything went relatively according to plan and par for the course till the final walk-through.
The seller, who isn't local, finally got the shed emptied out and was going to have stuff hauled away but this can't sit like this on the curb at closing. The grass hadn't been mowed since we went under contract, and that needed to be done. And upon checking the repairs done, Carrie brought out her electric outlet tester and found several outlets that weren't working. Luckily, the listing agent took action and got everything all squared away before closing!

Congrats to Carrie and her buyers on snagging this cute 1940s Smithfield home, and now Whitney can call it home!

Carrie Schlegel
Core Realty Advisors at ΓEA⅃ Broker, LLC
[email protected]
CarrieSOLD.com

08/04/2026

My foot tapping way to see if there is termite damage

Raleigh home buyers should be aware of this easy tip to test exterior walls prior to going under contract!

Carrie Schlegel
Core Realty Advisors
ΓEA⅃ Broker, LLC [email protected]
CarrieSold.com

07/24/2026

This Cary condo literally checks every box. ✅

2004 Clyde Bank Ct sits in the popular Troon at Kildaire community and feels more like a home than a condo:

💎 Fully renovated kitchen & bathrooms
🛏 3 bedrooms | 🛁 3 baths | 3,399 sq ft
🏡 Main-floor primary + guest room + stately office
🌞 Bright, open living areas leading to a large, sun-soaked deck
⬇️ Finished basement with bonus room, rec room, kitchenette, bedroom, bath & storage

Perfect for downsizing without parting with your hobbies, guests, or storage space.

Listed at $825,000

Get photos, floor plan & details here 👇
https://carriesold.com/d8r6bgsh

07/21/2026

The headline could be about correctly positioning a luxury property, but really what this story is about is the bittersweet end of a chapter of 10 closings that started back in 2016.

Carrie met Kevin at an open house of a pretty unusual home and over the years formed a mutual respect. Now, ten years later, it amounts to 10 real estate transactions that branch off to friends (and the family of those friends) but all rooted back to that first meeting. This closing also meant saying a final goodbye and looking back at so many ups and downs, crazy scenarios, curveballs, and pivots. In this story, one of the cliffhangers was in the first weeks of Covid, and that first open house was just weeks after her Type 1 diagnosis and learning to have snacks at all the showings. And it all started at that open house of a quirky house near the highway. Saying goodbye and marking this one sold was bittersweet because it meant this friendship was now going to be states away.

Now...back to that headline. With the years of trust under their belt, Carrie didn't want to let Kevin down. Serious luxury listing strategists are diving into the weekly data, not just the monthly reports. The showing activity of each price bracket for that zip code for the last 30 days tells a story that the closed data can't. Additionally, dialing in to the nuances of why some homes are selling and some aren't by booking tour after tour of homes in the area 📊✨ When we listed, similar-style properties within a 4-mile radius were averaging 47 days on market and closing around $273 per square foot. In this environment, simply being “beautiful” isn’t enough. Top-tier results come from positioning your home as the best value in its class. It worked. We sold in 10 days at $315/sq ft.

Thanks to Picture Your Property for always taking amazing photos and videos for our clients!

Who wants to start a 10-year journey where you have a trusted partner?
Get in touch with Carrie Schlegel
CarrieSold.com
[email protected]

07/04/2026

🌟🏡 It all worked out 🌟🏡

When the right house calls, sometimes you just have to wait for the stars to align! 🌟🏡 Our buyer had her sights set on this quintessential updated 1940's Smithfield gem, but our initial offer wasn't going to work for the seller. She moved into temporary housing, got her townhome closed, and then went back out to see a home around the corner that was bigger, for a better $/sq ft. It just didn't feel like hers though, so we circled back around to this one. This time, the seller was willing to meet us in price and we signed the deal in time to celebrate the 4th of July!

Buyers Agent:
Carrie Schlegel
Core Realty Advisors at ΓEA⅃ Broker, LLC
[email protected]

07/01/2026

🏡 Before the fireworks start, discover your spark! This gorgeous 4-bedroom custom-built home just got a price cut and is waiting for YOU.
Why Bedford?
It's not just a neighborhood, it's where you find your village
It's where you can access over 20miles of Greenway
It's where you don't have to get in a car to go hang with friends at the pool
It's where you exhale as soon as you pull in and see that fountain and know you are almost home.
https://carriesold.com/10539-bedfordtown-drive

06/30/2026

New changes to our contracts in North Carolina can impact how sellers can market their home

06/30/2026

SOLD & celebrating! 🥂

Selling a townhouse has been tough these days. With a ton of new construction options, resale townhomes have quietly sat on the sidelines, feeling like the last one to be picked for the schoolyard games. That's especially true when the quality of the townhomes being built is inferior to that of a well-designed, well-constructed townhome built just a few years ago. Arguably, it had a sense of privacy, yard, screened porch, and spacious living rooms; others didn't...but we needed to get them in the door to help them see that. When we started this process at the beginning of the year, the number of other townhomes in the area wasn't good, but they weren't triple digits. Over the weeks, that number grew and grew, and the buyer had to walk away from a home they wanted to purchase in another town as we sat patiently waiting for the right buyer to see the value that we had to offer. Finally, though, the story has a happy ending, and I couldn't be more pleased that my client is able to make a new life in a new town now!

Carrie Schlegel
CarrieSold.com
Core Realty Advisors at ΓEA⅃ Broker, LLC
[email protected]

06/30/2026

🏠 SAVED from Wholesalers! 🛑

This sweet elderly couple was almost tempted by a too-good-to-be-true offer from a wholesaler. They have a number that sounds good to someone who wants to walk away and not have to worry about it but the cost of that convenience was STEEP. Carrie stepped in to ensure they got the real value for their cherished home and gardens they'd curated and cared for over 40 years and help make it easy so they could just move and not have to look back Carrie assured them with a little bit of money she could stretch that to help the home show empty, clean and open. Even though it wasn't updated, we didn't have to go with super low pricing. There was a sweet spot and we found it. We had over 19 showings and got an offer within 3 days of being on the market to someone who could truly appreciate the gardens. Not only that, but we kept more money in their pocket even after some tough repair negotiations.

If you have a senior in your life and they don't want the pressure of a traditional sale...have them at least talk to us about how we can help before the sign anything!

Carrie Schlegel
Core Realty Advisors
at ΓEA⅃ Broker, LLC
[email protected]
CarrieSold.com

06/19/2026

Prepare to fall in love with this 4-bedroom custom Tingen home nestled along the tree-lined streets of Bedford at Falls River. Imagine living just one block away from the community pool and neighborhood social events, allowing you to walk to all the action while enjoying a quiet, comfortable luxury. It truly feels like stepping into a home ripped straight out of the pages of a design magazine!

The heart of the home is a gorgeous chef's kitchen outfitted with impressive, high-end features and standout statement pieces. Flowing seamlessly from the kitchen is a beautiful, light-filled breakfast nook with a charming bay window, alongside an elegant dining area perfect for hosting any gathering. Prepare to be wowed by the main living area, where soaring vaulted ceilings and a magnificent wall of windows allow warm, natural light to flood the room. Yet, thanks to the custom craftsmanship of the flanking built-in shelving and the cozy fireplace, this grand space remains incredibly comfortable, warm, and inviting. The coveted first-floor primary suite delivers the ultimate blend of privacy and accessibility, ensuring this can comfortably be your absolute "forever home." Beyond the pristine aesthetics, this custom property offers total peace of mind with substantial major updates already completed for you: Updated roof, HVAC and water heater. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a magazine-quality custom home in one of North Raleigh's most desirable neighborhoods.

Open House Friday 5-7pm and Saturday 2-4pm
Listing Agent: Carrie Schlegel
carriesold.com
[email protected]
919-594-7183
https://carriesold.com/10539-bedfordtown-drive

View photos and detailed information for 10539 Bedfordtown Drive, Raleigh, NC 27614 - Doorify MLS / Triangle MLS, MLS #10175061, don't miss your chance to own this hot property!