The Lanier Property Group, Inc.

3724 Shipyard Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28412, USA

Address:	3724 Shipyard Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28412, USA
Phone:	+1 910-620-1977
Site:	lanierpropertygroup.com
Rating:	5
Working:	8AM–8PM 8AM–8PM 8AM–8PM 8AM–8PM 8AM–8PM 8AM–8PM 8AM–8PM

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Reviews 5

Timothy Hinds

Because I needed a sellers agent to represent a property I needed to sell, I contacted a buyers-only agent in the Wilmington area with whom Id worked in the past (Doug Harrington, whom I also highly recommend). He recommended Stephanie Lanier and one other broker, so I interviewed them both via email. (I dont live in the Wilmington area.) Stephanie was professional and accommodating, provided a good market analysis of the property I wanted to sell, and was completely fine with working as my sole agent without the potential for dropping into dual agency. (Sole agency is important to me because I firmly believe that dual agency, even including so-called designated agency, inherently presents a conflict of interest that transforms your agent from your coach on your team to a referee in the middle of the field who has as much loyalty to the other side of the transaction as to you, which really translates into structural loyalty only to himself and to "getting the deal done", not representing your interests exclusively. The other agent I interviewed didnt get that, arguing that his personal integrity rendered the conflict of interest unimportant. For me, that of course confirmed that he wasnt an acceptable agent, since his personal integrity might be immaculate, but it doesnt change the institutional conflict of interest that he wanted me to accept by allowing dual agency, which he didnt even acknowledge as important, offering to use designated dual agency if necessary. Designated dual agency is a sham, since it designates two employees of one broker to act ostensibly for the two parties in the transaction, but puts each party in a contract with the one broker, leaving the institutional conflict of interest firmly in place. Any attorney who tried that kind of "dual agency" -- working both sides of the table and double dipping by getting paid by both sides -- would be disbarred. Real estate agents justify it routinely because it is so common in their industry, but that doesnt make it any less sleazy as far as Im concerned.) Anyway, Stephanie understood my concern and was entirely willing to enter into sole agency for me. Because she had a good grasp of the local market, a quick mind and winning personality, I was happy to have her be my agent and broker. I met with her and her assistant Jennifer Thompson at the property, reviewed the market analysis in more depth, discussed realistic pricing (which is crucial) and marketing strategy, and signed up with her firm. They did a great job, advertising and marketing the property as theyd promised, keeping in close communication so I always knew what they were doing and how it was going. They attracted a buyer and brought the sale to closing within a few weeks. They made the whole process painless and pleasant. They handled the mail-in closing for me and worked with me, the HOA office, my property manager, and the buyer to handle the logistics of uninstalling and returning to me the remote-control lock system Id installed. Jennifer & Stephanie were always punctual, cooperative, and professionally excellent in their service and support to me. I would use Lanier Property Group again and I recommend it to anyone else needing to buy or sell a home or rental property.

Kelli Narveson

Stephanie Lanier and Lanier Property Group are the best in the biz! After hiring them as a referral from some friends of ours, we were a bit skeptical about the selling process with us being away from Wilmington for 8 months out of the year, but our worry soon turned to relief during our first meeting, when Stephanie and her husband wowed us with their knowledge of the market and their full understanding of our situation and the expectations we had. With our house being a bit older and having some interesting qualities to the floor plan, they gladly accepted the challenge and immediately got to work! From the beginning, we were provided a thorough mapped out plan specific to our particular property as to how they were going to get it sold, and data that supported their pricing recommendation. It quickly became evident that they could successfully market, and sell any type of home if given the opportunity. From the latest and greatest programming used to notify us of showings and feedback via email alerts, to the consistent dialogue to keep us in the loop of expressed interests, including frequent after hours conversations, our confidence in Lanier never wavered. From utilizing their strong relationships with other local agents, maximizing resources and even providing qualified referrals who could help with staging and repairs, we knew they were going to get it sold, and fast! We had several showings as soon as it hit the MLS it was under contract within the first week and sold within 30 days! Were so grateful to the entire team at Lanier Property Group and would gladly recommend them to anyone selling their home!!

Jens Gilbertson

The Lanier Property Group was a pleasure to work with. Stephanie was very accommodating and would show us homes at days and times that met our busy and unpredictable schedule. She went above and beyond anything we had previously experienced with other buyers agents. Stephanie earned our trust and it was clear she was trying to help us find the right home for us, and not pressure us into a home that was more than we could afford, or more than we needed. She offered sound advice throughout the entire home buying process on topics such as; home selection, offers, repairs etc. She ensured that we paid nothing at closing which is very important for a young couple starting out. She continued to follow up with all necessary parties to ensure that no detail was overlooked and no deadlines were missed. Because of her attention to detail, we were able to close on the house early. Thanks to the efforts of Stephanie and The Lanier Property Group, I was able to purchase a beautiful home at an amazing price. I cannot thank her enough for her efforts throughout the entire process. The Lanier Property Group has my highest recommendation and I plan to use them in the future for any home buying/ selling needs.

flexingheart

I would like to highly recommend the Lanier Realty Team for anyone wishing to sell their home quickly and professionally. I interviewed two agents and spoke with a third before deciding to go with Lanier Realty. From the moment I made the decision to sell, Stephanie and her team were there to support me. I called on Tuesday, we met on Wednesday morning. Wednesday evening she sent a professional over to accurately measure the square footage of my home, Thursday morning a woman was there to walk me through the house and show me things I could do to make my home more inviting for a buyer. Friday evening Andrew Lanier came over to take pictures of the home and by Saturday morning my home was live on social media, Zillow, and the internet. Within less than a week I had two offers made on my home! Stephanie and Andrew and their executive assistant Jen were wonderful to work with. They kept me informed and up to date on all showings and appointments necessary and worked professionally as well with the buyers agent. I wholeheartedly recommend them with highest regards to help you with buying or selling your home. Maureen L.

Stephanie Schneider

I would personally recommend The Lanier Property Group, Inc. to anyone in the Wilmington area looking to buy or sell. My fiancé and I had an outstanding experience working with Stephanie Lanier on purchasing our first home. Stephanie made sure that I had the opportunity to view several of the properties that I was interested in and answered any questions that I had along the way. As a first time home buyer, I felt completely at ease working alongside Stephanie and knew that she had my best interest at heart. I am thankful that I received Stephanies honest opinion on everything. It is certainly not just about closing on another deal with this company! The whole buying experience was smooth and Stephanie walked my fiancé and I through each step of the process. One quality I truly appreciate about The Lanier Property Group, Inc. is their timeliness. Any emails or phone calls my fiancé and I made were always responded to in a prompt manner.