Core Realty Advisors at Real Broker LLC

22/10/2026

Real estate sales aren't always easy. It's important to have an agent with the current market knowledge, experience, communication skills, and negotiating ability to navigate the challenges and get the job done.

This sale is a great example of the importance of staying solution-oriented, communicating with all the parties involved, working through unexpected hurdles, and keeping a transaction moving forward when the path to closing gets complicated.

Sometimes, the biggest win is turning a challenging property into a successful closing.

Chip Barker
[email protected]
ChipBarker.com

22/10/2026

Reca Rd has found it's match!

This was a unique property and we knew it was just waiting for someone to love the hardwoods, the acreage, the house and willing to look last the highway. I had a custom listing song made for it because it was just that special and that tune was music to special buyers ears!

https://carriesold.com/1024-reca-rd

Who is next?
Listing Agent: Carrie Schlegel
CarrieSold.com
[email protected]
919-594-7183

21/10/2026

His clients had a very focused vision and this house fit the bill!

Buyers Agent: Chip Barker
ChipBarker.com
[email protected]

Chip Barker

21/10/2026

16/10/2026

🏡 SOLD! 1112 Prominence Drive | Durham, NC 🎉

If ever there was a real estate story about GRIT, determination, and trusting the process…THIS IS IT! 💪✨

Some homes sell in a weekend. Others make you WORK for that SOLD sign. And this beauty? She definitely made us earn it! 😂

When we took over this listing after more than 3 months on the market with another firm, we knew we had our work cut out for us.

A new construction neighborhood with plenty of builder inventory. A softening fall 2025 market. Builder closing cost incentives and preferred lender interest rate deals that are tough for any resale to compete with.

And then there was HER. 💙

A beautiful UNICORN of a home! 🦄✨ Better than new, loaded with gorgeous finishes, builder upgrades, and thoughtful extras. She had the beauty, the personality, and ALL the bells and whistles…she just needed the right buyers to recognize how special she was!

And FINALLY…they came along and fell in love! ❤️

Of course, the story didn't end there. Our contract period had its share of twists, turns, and hurdles, but we kept pushing forward, problem-solving, and doing whatever it took to get across that finish line.

And yesterday, we FINALLY CLOSED! 🥂🏡

I couldn't be happier for my seller, who trusted us through this long journey, and the lucky buyers who now get to call this gorgeous home their own!

Real estate isn't always pretty behind the scenes. It takes strategy, patience, persistence, and sometimes a WHOLE LOT of GRIT!

Not every home has an easy road to SOLD. But every home deserves an agent who's willing to go the distance. 💙💛

Thinking about buying or selling? Let's talk about where YOUR real estate goals fit into today's market!

📲 Meghan Few | 201-988-9506
Core Realty Advisors at Real Broker LLC
MeggyMoves.com

16/10/2026

Parade of homes trends for the average person

Part 3: Natural Wood

We noticed natural wood was everywhere this parade.-in accent walls to main cabinetry. I think white cabinets are taking a backseat to solid wood, natural stain. We also love the creative way that it was incorporated into the architecture instead of just an accent wall. Frank Loyd Wright -esq

14/10/2026

This was one of the most surprising standout homes of the parade!

Basement Speak Easy
Welcoming Entry Fireplace
Courtyard fountain
Barrel Vault Ceilings
Saltwater pool

Listing Firm : Luxe Residential
Architect: Frazier Home Design
Builder: Midtown Custom Homes

14/10/2026

Parade of Homes Trends for the Average Person Part 2: LED Feature Lighting

Under cabinet lighting has a whole new meaning!

Why not add a little LED strip to the banister or to the bottom of the cabinets for ambiance. These can be done after the fact or during a renovation.

Where would you put some LED lighting or have you already?

14/10/2026

🎉🏆 BIG CONGRATULATIONS to Carrie & Chip! 🏆🎉

We're excited to celebrate two of our very own Core Realty Advisors agents for earning spots on the Real Broker NC 2026 YTD Top Producing Individual Agent Leaderboard!

🥉 Carrie Schlegel – #3 in North Carolina!
🏅 Chip Barker – #17 in North Carolina!

What an incredible accomplishment to be recognized among the top-producing individual agents across the entire state! 🏆🤩🎉

Carrie and Chip's hard work, dedication, and commitment to delivering an exceptional experience for their clients truly set them apart.

We're so proud to have them leading our Core Realty Advisors team and couldn't be more excited to celebrate their success!

Way to go, Carrie & Chip! So well deserved! 👏🎉 Y'all are ROCKSTARS!! 🤘🎸

👏 Help us give Carrie and Chip a BIG round of applause! Drop a 🎉 or leave a congratulatory message in the comments to help us celebrate these two rock stars!🌟

04/10/2026

A house so special it deserves a CUSTOM SONG

🎶 Listen to why this home is so special!

Carrie Schlegel
Core Realty Advisors
REAL Broker LLC
[email protected]