Christine The Realtor Services

Realtor · Southern Pines, North Carolina

11:52 AM in Southern Pines Directions

Here is what working with Christine The Realtor in Southern Pines typically covers, from the first consultation to closing day. Services and terms vary, so confirm the details in your written agreement.

Buying a home

First buyer meeting

A conversation about price range, neighborhoods around Southern Pines and the buyer agreement you sign before tours.

Home search and private showings

Tours of homes for sale in and around Southern Pines, including new listings as they hit the market.

Offer strategy and negotiation

Comparable sales, offer terms, contingencies and inspection negotiations.

Getting to the closing table

Coordinating with the lender, title or escrow office and the other agent so nothing slips.

Seller services

Home valuation

A written price opinion built from sold, pending and active Southern Pines area comparables.

Listing preparation

Advice on repairs, staging and photography before the home goes live.

MLS listing and marketing

Listing on the local MLS and syndication to the major home-search sites.

Showings, offers and closing

Scheduling showings, reviewing offers and managing the contract to closing.

How a typical transaction works

ConsultA first conversation about goals, budget and timing — and a written agreement that spells out services and compensation.
PrepareBuyers get pre-approved; sellers review a pricing analysis and prepare the home for photos.
Market & tourListings go live on the MLS; buyers tour homes and compare recent sales.
NegotiateOffers, counteroffers, inspection requests and appraisal issues are worked through.
CloseFinal walk-through and signing with the title or escrow company under North Carolina rules.

Typical costs on a Southern Pines home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $458,384. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $458K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$11,460–$13,752
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$9,168–$13,752
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$9,168–$22,919
Home inspection	flat	$350–$600

Every percentage above is negotiable and is set in the written agreement. Typical value from the Zillow Home Value Index (August 2026).

Areas around Southern Pines

Pinehurst, NC4.6 mi · $537K Raeford, NC16 mi · $285K Spring Lake, NC24 mi Sanford, NC24 mi · $289K Hope Mills, NC29 mi · $263K Fayetteville, NC30 mi · $224K Lillington, NC36 mi · $290K Pittsboro, NC40 mi · $554K

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in North Carolina?

Compensation is negotiable and set out in writing. Sellers sign a listing agreement; since August 2024 buyers sign a written buyer agreement before touring homes with an agent, stating what the agent will be paid and by whom.

Does Christine The Realtor work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how Christine The Realtor handles dual agency or designated agency under North Carolina law.

What should I prepare before the first meeting?

Buyers: a mortgage pre-approval, a target budget and a list of must-haves. Sellers: your mortgage payoff estimate, a list of upgrades with dates, and any HOA or survey documents.