Buy or Sell Your Home in Durham, NC

PAY A FLAT FEE of $2,000 or $4,500 and Save on Commission

When you’re ready to sell your Durham home, you deserve to work with a local team that knows how to get results and won’t charge you an arm and a leg. Smart Choice Realty can make it happen. Whether you’re selling a historic home near Duke University or shopping for something new in Southpoint, we’ll make sure you can move with confidence.

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How Our Flat Fee Commission Rate Works

Smart Choice’s flat-fee real estate model makes selling your home easier (and much more budget-friendly) than working with a traditional realtor. Come to us and pay:

  • $2,000 if you list your home and buy another one through Smart Choice, or;
  • $4,500 if you just list your home.

Now compare that to a traditional real estate agent that might charge you anywhere from 3–6% of your home’s selling price just to list your property. In a premium market like Durham, that approach could easily wind up costing you thousands. Smart Choice believes in delivering more while charging less. For a low cost, you’ll get full MLS exposure, professional photos, comprehensive representation and multiple other benefits that even some big-name realtors don’t offer. It’s the best way to maintain your bottom line while attracting top buyers.

Benefits of Choosing Smart Choice Realty As Your Discount Realtor

Service

Get the service you’d expect from a big-name realtor at a fraction of the cost. From valuations to negotiations and closing, our dedicated agents will guide you through every step of the selling process.

Savings

Pay a flat fee to list and still get the expert support you expect from your realtor. We save clients an average of $16,000 in listing fees compared to other Durham-area realtors. That’s more money in your pocket.

Results

We know how to get the right houses in front of the right people. With professional marketing and a proven sales process, we help you sell faster and for a price that makes sense.

Your Durham Area Team

Partnering with Smart Choice means getting insights into the market that only a local agent would know. At the end of the day, that local expertise will give you a real edge when it’s time to sell.

 

Samara Presley

Listing Specialist & Founder

Kenny Coates

Closing Specialist & Realtor

Angela Jones

Listing Coordinator & Realtor

Around the Durham Area

Duke University, NC Central, the American Tobacco Trail, RTP and Durham Performing Arts Center. These are just a few reasons Durham is one of North Carolina’s hubs of education, culture and innovation. It’s no wonder so many people want to call the area home. From a historic downtown to thriving new neighborhoods, there’s plenty of opportunity to mix the best of small-town charm and big-city living. Whether you’re buying or selling, we’ll help you tap into what makes this market special.

Areas We Serve Around Durham
  • Andrews Chapel
  • Audubon Park
  • Brightleaf at the Park
  • Carolina Arbors
  • Creekside at Bethpage
  • Croasdaile Farm
  • Fendol Farms
  • Grove Park
  • Hope Valley Farms
  • Parkwood
  • Treyburn
  • Woodcroft
Durham

What Our Clients Are Saying

Check out some of the experiences our satisfied Durham clients have had when saving money with Smart Choice.

Excellent
Smart Choice Realty
Based on 168 reviews
Our home sold in a month, and we saved a boatload of money! The team at Smart Choice was great to work with and we would definitely use them again!
I listed my house with Smart Choice Realty and 8 days later I had a contract. Samara, Kenny and Angie are awesome people to work with, the process is thoroughly explained, they kept me well informed throughout and the best part is I saved thousands by using Smart Choice Realty to sell my home. Thanks guys, you are the best!!
I will recommend Smart Choice Realty to any and everybody! Not only did I save almost $9000!! My house was listed and under contract in under 36 hrs! I was truly blown away of how quick And easy it was. Samara/Kenny/Angie are truly the A-Team!! Selling a house can be stressful, and they were beyond helpful and a pleasure to work with every step of the way. If you’re looking to Sell or buy I wouldn’t recommend anyone other than Smart Choice Realty!
Response from the owner:Thanks Jake! We truly wish you well in your next chapter :-)
Truly the best company to help you buy or sell your home. We have used them twice and are highly satisfied. Great and quick communication!
Response from the owner:We appreciate your continued trust in our team Kerri!
We highly recommend Smart Choice Realty! They are very knowledgeable and responsive. Our house sold fast and they were there to help us every step of the way. Best yet, we saved big on commissions with their flat rate fee.
Response from the owner:Martha, it was our pleasure working with you & John! Thanks so much for trusting us with the sale of your home!
Smart Choice Realty did a fantastic job for us when we listed our Raleigh townhouse. Samara (Sam) listened to us and gave excellent advice. With her help we got a very good offer which we accepted. By contrast, the selling agent was a bumbling fool.
List with Smart Choice and you will:
1. Save thousands of dollars ($16,000 in our case)
2. Get sound advice about selling your home.
3. Have excellent communication from the folks at Smart Choice.
We would recommend Smart Choice to any seller.
Response from the owner:Bob, you & Shannon were awesome to work with! Thanks so much for trusting our process and for the great review!
When our neighbor used Smart Choice we saw how quickly her house received an offer and also noted that the realtor’s commission was a fixed amount. When we decided to sell, we contacted Smart Choice hoping for similar results. We were not disappointed. After five days we received an offer on our home. The whole experience was quite easy. The realtor stayed in contact with us throughout the process right up until Closing. We are now in our forever home and don’t plan on selling again; however, if we did, we would once again use Smart Choice Realty.
Response from the owner:We would definitely work with you and Betty again Bill, but so happy you're in your forever home to relax & enjoy life!
wow. so simple and fast. great communication from Kenny throughout the process.
Response from the owner:Thanks for working with us Andy, we appreciate your trust in our team!
Samara and her team were unknown to us until we saw how we could possibly save a lot of money in reduced realtor commissions on her website. After calling them and meeting with her, we felt would be getting the same services as from a full fee realtor and we were right. Our sale was easy and quicker than I anticipated and we saved over $12,000. So unless you have thousands of extra dollars living around, why wouldn't you use a discount realtor as Smart Choice Realty. Think about it!
Response from the owner:Thank you Stan. It was our pleasure to work with you and Karen!
The wife and myself have nothing but great things to say about Sam and her team at Smart Choice. We worked with Smart Choice for nearly a year researching and finally deciding to sell our house and buying a new one. Sam gave us guidance on what we needed to do and with that being said, our house sold in less than a week. And then there is the awesome Kenny who was the absolute best each and every time we needed him. We can not thank the entire team enough.
Erick and Jennifer
Response from the owner:Erick & Jennifer, it was so much fun working with you both!

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Durham, NC Market Reports & Trends

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Home Selling Tips in Durham

If you’re preparing to sell your Durham home, a few simple tricks can help you sell faster and for more.

Choose the Right Agent

You need a reliable partner in your corner when selling. As one of the top realtors in Durham, NC, Smart Choice’s long record of transparency, experience and success is testament to our commitment to put clients first.

Look At Your Home Objectively

Buyers will view your home with fresh eyes, so you should, too. A clean, neutral space helps prospects see potential. Always take time to declutter, depersonalize and address repairs before listing.

First Impressions Last

A potential buyer should be able to instantly imagine themself in your space. Small updates like landscaping, paint touchups or a new welcome mat can make a big difference when giving them their lightbulb moment.

Attention To Detail

It’s the little things that can go a long way to giving your home a polished look. Keep your space tidy and neat, and make sure every room is well-lit. That way, buyers will know that your home has been cared for.