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Hugh Grist
Hugh@gristrealty.com
C: (919) 601-8672
@gristrealty
Hilary Kennedy
Hilary@gristrealty.com
C: (910) 918-1332
@trianglehomesrealtor
➤ HQ Address
3402 Lake Boone Tr
Raleigh, NC 27607
Our Mission
We’re a Raleigh based boutique style residential real estate firm with strong connections to the local market. We have builder services experience, professional marketing packages and a well-vetted vendor team. We stay small so you can be big.
Our only goal is your success.
Buyers
You may have noticed how hard it is to find nice homes in your price point. When supply cannot meet demand, as is the case in the Triangle Area today, we call that a Seller’s Market, meaning terms generally favor the seller. When a well-kept, well-priced, move in ready home hits the market there are usually multiple buyers waiting for it. It’s likely that you will have to put up a fight to win the one you want and we want to help you get that win. Check out our comprehensive Buyer’s Guide to learn how to be a better buyer.
Sellers
Good news for sellers, it’s your market. When a well-kept, well-priced, move in ready home hits the market there are usually multiple buyers waiting for it. But that doesn’t mean you can skip steps when selling your home, and with our guidance you’ll be able to do it on your terms, not your buyer’s. Our Seller’s Guide will give you a sense of how we work.
Grist Realty Notes
coming soon - demo day
Sept 13, 2020 - It’s demo day at our latest North Raleigh renovation, 6724 Ridgecroft Ln. We plan to be ready to show mid Oct so stay tuned! Check out the sneak peak—
CORONAVIRUS & THE MARKET
May 12, 2020 - Showing activity dropped 60% after the governor enacted stay-at-home orders in March. Inventory in the mid-market (4—600k) price points dropped off and contracts paused even as rates were at their lowest. Two months and one flat curve later, it does appear that we’re flowing again. Showings are almost back up to normal volume and every day more listings are hitting the searches. We are moving forward with new listings now - we’re ready if you’re ready!
ShowingTime COVID-19 Impact in NC
TRAIN TO DURHAM
Feb 15, 2020 - On Saturday after Valentine's Day our group met up at Raleigh Union Station for coffee and doughnuts and photos, then we rode the rails to downtown Durham for lunch at Clouds Brewing. After delicious brunch and a spin with the check-out drama we hustled back to the station in Durham then rode back to Raleigh.
We had a gift raffle and a really fun time. Stay tuned for our next group outing, I think we’re either going to shoot for a Saturday morning Brunch & Paint or a disco roller skate session.
Our events are managed through the Grist Realty Facebook Page so click the button below to connect and follow.
Sir Walter Raleigh Awards
October 2, 2019 - 10 Arros was awarded this year’s Sir Walter Raleigh Appearance Award in the Residential category. The jury stated that in addition to the community’s thoughtful design it made a big impact on the corridor, reinforced the sense of community, developers overcame site planning obstacles, and the scale of the elements and massing, the verticals, and shadows set up a good rhythm within the context. Developer Stuart Cullinan and Architect J-Davis accepted the award… Proud moment for Grist Realty!
Skipping Steps
Dec 4, 2019 - We found a newly renovated home for a buyer client this week and after doing a thorough walk-around we noticed some inspection red flags. Every surface and room had been updated… new kitchen and baths, deck, paint, flooring, roof, etc, and it was far enough along that we should have seen insulation in the attic. Alas, we did not, and a quick record search showed that the contractor had not opened any permits for the work. When asked to explain, the listing agent replied that the builder was a licensed general contractor and had done all of the work himself so that should be good enough, and that “…agents tend to make a big deal about permitting.” 👀☠️Meanwhile the framing was rotten, no insulation, drainage issues, deck is a maybe… Unbelievable.
Shameless plug— With our construction and renovation experience you won’t get caught losing money on a bang-job with us on your side, that’s a promise.
Fairness in our Market
Aug 2, 2019 - Hilary just closed two purchase transactions in a different NC market and we’re still trying to figure out exactly what’s going on over there. 👀 Let’s just say we have a whole new appreciation for our fair and honest style up here in the Triangle— seems like we really do know how to handle multiple offers, disclosures, and internet marketing. 🙌🏻
Fight Summer Hunger campaign
Sept 27, 2019 - This summer Raleigh Kiwanis visited the Urban Ministries of Wake County HQ on Capital Blvd to meet the staff, learn the mission, and tour the facility. They provide healthcare aid, maintain a safe and clean women’s shelter, and manage Wake County’s only client-choice food pantry. The club organized a food drive for the month of Aug where we collected non-perishable breakfast items and canned meats, as well as cash donations. Urban Ministries is able to purchase food from the NC food bank at $.19/lb which roughly translates to a family eating for a week on just $20— so cash goes a long way. Our result was exciting:
800 Pounds of food
$5000 in cash
Big thanks to all who contributed!
Home Equity
Dec 6, 2019 - Buyers tend to tell us that one of their purchase goals is to build equity and they want to make sure they are making a good property choice to that end. We have seen extraordinary growth in the Triangle Area over the last 5 to 10 years, but not every property is as connected, improved, or affordable as we’d like. Click here to see a few tips that will help build home equity no matter which property you choose.
Market Correction + low rates = good time
July 29, 2019 - Call it a summer lull, maybe it’s job market insecurities, vacations… whatever the reason, buyers have been hesitant to act on some really great inventory and the competitive pressure of blind multiple offers and huge deposits seems to have backed off. That, coupled with today’s really low mortgage rates, is going to make it a lot easier for buyers to maneuver their purchases. Get in there and take advantage now, it’s a great time to buy!
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