Nikki's Real Estate Info

06/01/2026

📸 Selling soon? Don’t skip the basics that make buyers stop scrolling.

First impressions, curb appeal, simple repairs, and the right agent can make a real difference when preparing to sell. This article breaks down practical steps — from listing photos to ROI-focused updates — to help your home shine.

Learn more: https://rem.ax/RMXESPSellingPrepTips032026

Thinking about making a move? Reach out for expert guidance and a clear plan from start to finish.

📲 Nikki Simpson, Broker / REALTOR®
Associate, Butch Saunders Team
REMAX Essential, Wilmington, NC
910.538.4915
[email protected]
https://nikki-simpson.remax.com
License #285868

Selling a home? Don’t forget: A RE/MAX agent can help – and they have the experience needed to get the job done in today’s market.

05/29/2026

Under contract in just 6 days in Kure Beach Village. 🌊

722 Sloop Pointe Lane is officially under contract, and it’s easy to see why—bright open living, a great coastal layout, and an unbeatable location near beach days, boating, and local favorites.

3 bd | 2 ba | 1,556 sq ft | 0.12 acres
$649,900 | MLS #100558104
https://rem.ax/Nikki722SloopPointeLane

Congratulations to my sellers on this exciting milestone.

Thinking about buying or selling along the coast? Let’s talk.

Nikki Simpson, Broker / REALTOR®
Associate, Butch Saunders Team
REMAX Essential, Wilmington, NC
910.538.4915
[email protected]
https://nikki-simpson.remax.com
License #285868

05/28/2026

🏡 Luxury Living with Purpose in The Bluffs on the Cape Fear

Welcome to 3764 Silver Melon Road NE — a Craftsman-style home that blends elevated design, resort-style amenities, and meaningful impact. As a REMAX Miracle Home, a portion of the commission will be donated to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

Interior highlights
• 5 bedrooms | 4 bathrooms | 3,224 sq ft
• Chef’s kitchen with oversized island, farmhouse sink, gas cooktop, and GE appliances
• Formal dining + front flex space (office/den)
• First-floor guest suite + bonus/home theater room
• Custom closets, including a standout primary suite closet

Outdoor living
• Brand-new saltwater pool (2025)
• Hardscaped patio with firepit + screened porch
• Fully fenced corner lot with mature trees

Upgrades & extras
• Generac whole-home generator
• Whole-home filtration + water softener
• Side-load 2-car garage

Community amenities
• Resort-style pool + lakefront clubhouse
• Trails, riverfront park + kayak launch
• Pickleball/tennis, marina access + planned fitness/wellness center

$864,000 | MLS #100552545
https://nikki-simpson.remax.com

Listing courtesy of Rasa Love, REMAX Essential.

📲 Nikki Simpson, Broker / REALTOR®
Associate, Butch Saunders Team
REMAX Essential, Wilmington, NC
910.538.4915
[email protected]
https://nikki-simpson.remax.com
License #285868

05/27/2026

If you’re doing June in Wilmington right, it includes:
• one beach day (minimum)
• one live-music night
• one cold treat on a hot afternoon ☀️

We made a June Guide with fresh local finds, a bucket list, and a simple market scoop — save this and share it with your “what should we do?” friend.

05/25/2026

Home means more because of their sacrifice.

This Memorial Day, we honor those who gave everything so we could live freely. 🇺🇸

05/22/2026

🏡 Fully Renovated in Lincoln Forest

3928 Gillette Drive brings together clean updates, flexible space, and a convenient Wilmington location — with major systems already handled.

Highlights
• Bright open-concept layout with comfortable flow
• Updated roof, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and main water line
• Two en suite bathrooms for privacy and flexibility
• 2,194 sq ft + rare 1-car garage
• Large back porch for relaxing, grilling, and entertaining
• Encapsulated crawlspace with dehumidifier

Location perks
• No-HOA Lincoln Forest
• Near Roland Grise and Hoggard
• Easy access to shopping, dining, downtown, and area beaches

$680,000 | MLS #100569769
https://rem.ax/Nikki3928GilletteDrive

📲 Nikki Simpson, Broker / REALTOR®
Associate, Butch Saunders Team
REMAX Essential, Wilmington, NC
910.538.4915
[email protected]
https://nikki-simpson.remax.com
License #285868

Listing courtesy of Christina M. Dennis with REMAX Essential.

05/20/2026

Selling this spring in Wilmington? Don’t overlook your outdoor living space. 🌿🏡

In Coastal Carolina, buyers aren’t just shopping for square footage inside the home — they’re also paying attention to how the property lives outside.

That means features like:
• patios and porches
• screened-in spaces
• decks and docks
• outdoor entertaining areas
• usable backyard space

If you’re getting ready to list, now is the time to clean, refresh, and highlight those areas so buyers can picture the lifestyle just as much as the home itself.

Thinking about selling this season? Let’s talk about how to make your home stand out from the start.

05/19/2026

Luxury lives in the moments you don’t rush.

Morning light across the water.
A quiet start to the day.
Nothing competing for your attention.

This is what it means to bring luxury home.

The REMAX Collection represents properties designed not just to impress — but to be lived in, fully and intentionally.

Discover a life defined by ease.

05/19/2026

📊 Cape Fear Market Report | Through 5/31 🌊

If you’ve been watching the market and wondering what’s actually happening, here’s the simple takeaway: pricing is holding steady, inventory is shifting by county, and days on market are giving buyers a little more room to make well-informed decisions.

For sellers, it’s a good reminder that preparation, presentation, and pricing strategy still matter.

Current snapshot:

📍 New Hanover County
• Avg. Sales Price: $508.7K
• Home Inventory: 3.41 (+5.57%)
• Avg. Days on Market: 60

📍 Brunswick County
• Avg. Sales Price: $390K
• Home Inventory: 4.67 (+10.66%)
• Avg. Days on Market: 94

📍 Pender County
• Avg. Sales Price: $458.5K
• Home Inventory: 3.40 (-3.68%)
• Avg. Days on Market: 72

Real estate decisions are easier when you understand what the numbers mean for your neighborhood, price point, and goals. If you’re thinking about buying or selling this year, I’d be happy to help you map out a clear next step.

05/15/2026

🏡 Coming Soon: Modern Farmhouse Living in Scotts Hill

Welcome to 226 Scottsdale Drive, a brand-new construction home in the Scottsdale community of Wilmington. As part of The REMAX Collection, this home offers a thoughtful blend of modern design, durability, and everyday functionality—just minutes from Wrightsville and Topsail Beach.

At a glance:
• 3 BR | 3 BA | 2,482 sq ft + bonus room (FROG)
• All-brick exterior + elevated finishes
• Vaulted ceilings with exposed wood beams
• Quartz counters, custom cabinetry, designer backsplash + large island
• Expected completion: July 2026

📍 226 Scottsdale Drive, Wilmington, NC 28411
💲 $699,000
🔗 https://rem.ax/Nikki226ScottsdaleDrive

📲 Nikki Simpson, Broker / REALTOR® | REMAX Essential
📞 910-538-4915 | 📧 [email protected]
🏠 https://nikki-simpson.remax.com