What this move usually needs
One timeline, not two
The sale and the purchase have to close in an order that doesn't leave you paying for two homes or living in a hotel. We map it with you before anything is listed.
An agent on each end
If you're coming here, we handle this side and can refer you to a trusted agent where you are. If you're leaving, we sell here and connect you with someone good where you're headed.
A real number, early
Before you commit to a move, you need to know what your home or property will likely sell for here — from local closed sales, not a national estimate.
Start with what your home is worth
Type your address. You'll see what's for sale, under contract, sold and failed to sell around you right now — then a home value report built from real local sales. No commitment; it's just the number you need to plan.
Rather talk it through? Call or text the team directly.
How we handle it
Buddy personally represents sellers only, and has since 1998 — every closed sale is in the MLS. The Buddy Blake Team has buyer specialists for the other half of a move.
Talk through the move
Where you're going, when you need to be there, and what has to be true for the money to work.
Price and timing for this market
Buddy shows you the sales that matter and recommends a price and a launch date that fit your move. You make the call.
Buying here, if you are
The Buddy Blake Team's buyer specialists know the neighborhoods, the flood zones, the commutes and the HOAs — the things a listing photo doesn't tell you.
Erin from contract to closing
Inspections, repairs, appraisal, closing — handled from here so you can be wherever the move needs you to be.
Questions people ask
Should I sell my current home before buying in Wilmington?
Usually yes, or at least have it under contract — most lenders and most sellers here want to see your sale in motion. There are ways to buy first when it's the right call, including a guaranteed-sale or trade-in path, and we'll tell you honestly which fits your situation.
Can you help me sell a home that isn't in North Carolina?
We can't list it ourselves, but we can connect you with a strong agent in your market through our referral network and stay in the loop so both sides line up.
What parts of Southeastern NC do people relocating here choose?
It depends on what they're moving for — the beach, a job in Wilmington, a quieter town, a newer neighborhood. Our community pages show what each area is like and what's for sale there right now.
Other reasons people move
Most people don't move because of a house. They move because life changed.