https://www.timmclarke.com/videos/how-to-have-a-stronger-negotiating-positionhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Z5O2Jq-JGlI/hqdefault.jpgHow to have a stronger negotiating positionStart off by knowing exactly where you stand, so you don't just have a stronger bargaining position and a better handle on the future, but are more likely to control the negotiation itself.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Z5O2Jq-JGlI682018-10-20Tim M. Clarke, Realtornohttps://www.timmclarke.com/videos/a-seller-shouldnt-negotiate-this-awayhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/QAMl424dpto/hqdefault.jpgA seller shouldn't negotiate this awayUnderstand that different inspectors will emphasize different area's of the home, expect a few different issues and fix them right away.https://www.youtube.com/embed/QAMl424dpto502018-10-30Tim M. Clarke, Realtornohttps://www.timmclarke.com/videos/how-earnest-money-makes-your-offer-stand-outhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/h4NUpuhv39I/hqdefault.jpgHow earnest money makes your offer stand outWhen multiple offers hit the table, earnest money is one of the fastest ways to separate yours from the rest. I explain how to use it strategically — not just as a deposit, but as a negotiation tool that tells a seller you're serious.https://www.youtube.com/embed/h4NUpuhv39I752018-11-10Tim M. Clarke, Realtornohttps://www.timmclarke.com/videos/pre-market-home-inspections-part-1-why-you-should-inspect-before-youhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/cBrc2ddCeg4/hqdefault.jpgPre-market home inspections, part 1 — why you should inspect before you listMost sellers wait for the buyer's inspector to find problems — and then panic. Smart sellers inspect first. Part 1 of this series explains why a pre-market inspection gives you control over the narrative, prevents surprises, and helps you net more at closing.https://www.youtube.com/embed/cBrc2ddCeg4822018-11-08Tim M. Clarke, Realtornohttps://www.timmclarke.com/videos/pre-market-home-inspections-part-2-what-sellers-should-actually-fixhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/nUz79tXW2lk/hqdefault.jpgPre-market home inspections, part 2 — what sellers should actually fixPart 2 of the pre-market inspection series. Not every issue on an inspection report needs fixing before you list. I break down which repairs actually move the needle for buyers and which ones you can leave alone — so you spend smart and sell faster.https://www.youtube.com/embed/nUz79tXW2lk912018-11-13Tim M. Clarke, Realtornohttps://www.timmclarke.com/videos/pre-market-home-inspections-part-3-why-smart-sellers-fix-problemshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/n_MmimQ5iLM/hqdefault.jpgPre-market home inspections, part 3 — why smart sellers fix problems before listingPart 3 of the pre-market inspection series. The sellers who net the most money are the ones who find and fix problems before a single buyer walks through. This isn't optional — it's strategy. I cover what to address, what to leave alone, and how to turn an inspection report into a negotiation advantage.https://www.youtube.com/embed/n_MmimQ5iLM742020-12-15Tim M. Clarke, Realtornohttps://www.timmclarke.com/videos/what-actually-happens-between-contract-and-closinghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/QWTHUjlyKhs/hqdefault.jpgWhat actually happens between contract and closingThe period between going under contract and closing is where deals get complicated — or fall apart. Inspections, appraisals, title work, lender deadlines. I walk through what happens step by step so you're not caught off guard.https://www.youtube.com/embed/QWTHUjlyKhs912018-11-20Tim M. Clarke, Realtornohttps://www.timmclarke.com/videos/youre-under-contract-now-what-the-nc-home-buying-timelinehttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/bmdoKh_NN_0/hqdefault.jpgYou're under contract — now what? The NC home buying timelineYour offer got accepted. Now the real work starts. I walk through the full timeline from contract to closing in North Carolina — due diligence, inspections, appraisal, lender milestones, and what to expect at the closing table. This is the roadmap most buyers never get.https://www.youtube.com/embed/bmdoKh_NN_0362018-11-06Tim M. Clarke, Realtornohttps://www.timmclarke.com/videos/how-to-prevent-closing-delays-and-show-good-faith-as-a-buyerhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/QCyQguggZMA/hqdefault.jpgHow to prevent closing delays and show good faith as a buyerClosing delays kill deals. Showing good faith as a buyer keeps the transaction moving and the seller confident. I walk through the specific steps buyers should take in North Carolina to avoid delays and demonstrate they're serious.https://www.youtube.com/embed/QCyQguggZMA742018-11-22Tim M. Clarke, Realtornohttps://www.timmclarke.com/videos/the-nar-settlement-changed-everything-what-buyers-and-sellers-need-tohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/swHCAlbNOfU/hqdefault.jpgThe NAR settlement changed everything — what buyers and sellers need to knowThe NAR settlement rewrote the rules for how real estate commissions work. If you're buying or selling a home, this directly affects your money — and most agents still can't explain it clearly. I break down what actually changed, what it means for you at the closing table, and why transparency in real estate was long overdue.https://www.youtube.com/embed/swHCAlbNOfU2622024-03-18Tim M. Clarke, Realtornohttps://www.timmclarke.com/videos/title-insurance-tiphttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/QUoSSMsR3LA/hqdefault.jpgTitle insurance tipTransparency is key to closing quick! Eliminate the problems you can before they rear their ugly heads.https://www.youtube.com/embed/QUoSSMsR3LA402018-10-18Tim M. Clarke, Realtornohttps://www.timmclarke.com/videos/how-to-price-your-home-to-sell-not-sithttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/c62kMCggqOU/hqdefault.jpgHow to price your home to sell, not sitOverpricing is the fastest way to lose money on a home sale. I explain how to price your home realistically based on actual market data — not what Zillow says, not what your neighbor got, and not what you "need" to net. The right price gets multiple offers. The wrong price gets 90 days on market and a price reduction.https://www.youtube.com/embed/c62kMCggqOU762018-11-15Tim M. Clarke, Realtornohttps://www.timmclarke.com/videos/how-to-sell-your-home-for-top-dollar-in-the-shortest-timehttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/KQiLmzoHJKU/hqdefault.jpgHow to sell your home for top dollar in the shortest timeSelling your home doesn't have to drag on for months. I break down the exact strategy we use to get top dollar in the shortest amount of time — pricing, preparation, and positioning that actually works in the Triangle market. Want the full playbook? Claim your free e-book — limited downloads available.https://www.youtube.com/embed/KQiLmzoHJKU1062025-02-22Tim M. Clarke, Realtornohttps://www.timmclarke.com/videos/what-is-due-diligencehttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/FaAGlEn1xew/hqdefault.jpgWhat is due diligence?Sellers can calm their nerves by ensuring a buyer is less likely to back out, but how is that done?https://www.youtube.com/embed/FaAGlEn1xew992018-11-01Tim M. Clarke, Realtornohttps://www.timmclarke.com/videos/due-diligence-and-expectationshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/5pmQWKVow_U/hqdefault.jpgDue diligence and expectationsRemember there's a lot that goes into a fair due diligence fee. Listen closely, take notes, and reach out for more clarification!https://www.youtube.com/embed/5pmQWKVow_U982018-10-25Tim M. Clarke, Realtornohttps://www.timmclarke.com/videos/due-diligence-in-nc-explained-what-every-seller-needs-to-knowhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/oL_n2nfEFZg/hqdefault.jpgDue diligence in NC explained — what every seller needs to knowDue diligence in North Carolina is different from every other state. If you're selling a home here, you need to understand how the due diligence fee works, why it matters, and how it protects you as a seller. Most sellers don't — until it costs them.https://www.youtube.com/embed/oL_n2nfEFZg982019-02-19Tim M. Clarke, Realtornohttps://www.timmclarke.com/videos/what-is-earnest-money-and-why-does-it-matter-to-sellershttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/j7_ScczfqL0/hqdefault.jpgWhat is earnest money, and why does it matter to sellers?Earnest money isn't just a formality — it's a signal. As a seller, knowing how earnest money works in North Carolina gives you leverage at the negotiation table. I break down what it is, how much to expect, and what happens if a deal falls apart.https://www.youtube.com/embed/j7_ScczfqL0642019-04-23Tim M. Clarke, Realtornohttps://www.timmclarke.com/videos/earnest-moneyhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/wrz_n1uzadI/hqdefault.jpgEarnest moneyThere's a lot that has to be taken into consideration when asking for earnest money, not just how much you want.https://www.youtube.com/embed/wrz_n1uzadI752018-10-23Tim M. Clarke, Realtornohttps://www.timmclarke.com/videos/touring-102-shillings-chase-dr-a-windermere-home-in-cary-nchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Q3n26FVf2pU/hqdefault.jpgTouring 102 Shillings Chase Dr — a Windermere home in Cary, NCWalk through 102 Shillings Chase Dr in Cary, NC. Located in the Shillings Chase community — one of Cary's established neighborhoods with quick access to Crossroads, RTP, and top-rated Wake County schools. If you're looking in Cary, this is the kind of home that moves fast. See why.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Q3n26FVf2pU712023-05-25Tim M. Clarke, Realtornohttps://www.timmclarke.com/videos/another-homestead-building-company-custom-build-sold-at-2-5mhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/M6iD91ZPH14/hqdefault.jpgAnother Homestead Building Company custom build — sold at $2.5M$2.5M custom build by Homestead Building Company — sold. This is the level of detail and craftsmanship that makes Homestead one of the top custom builders in the Raleigh market. Every room in this home was designed with intention.https://www.youtube.com/embed/M6iD91ZPH14602025-12-30Tim M. Clarke, Realtornohttps://www.timmclarke.com/videos/craftsmanship-and-design-at-7000-north-ridge-dr-raleighhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/8DK1DHpfsh4/hqdefault.jpgCraftsmanship and design at 7000 North Ridge Dr, RaleighA closer look at the craftsmanship and design details at 7000 North Ridge Drive in Raleigh.https://www.youtube.com/embed/8DK1DHpfsh4572026-03-18Tim M. Clarke, Realtornohttps://www.timmclarke.com/videos/a-3-6m-icg-home-in-north-ridge-raleighhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/9gLpP2NLJY0/hqdefault.jpgA $3.6M ICG home in North Ridge, RaleighA tour of a $3.6M ICG home in the North Ridge neighbourhood of Raleigh.https://www.youtube.com/embed/9gLpP2NLJY0602026-03-16Tim M. Clarke, Realtornohttps://www.timmclarke.com/videos/what-makes-garman-homes-different-from-every-other-raleigh-builderhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/BJYdsXBTsPE/hqdefault.jpgWhat makes Garman Homes different from every other Raleigh builderGarman Homes builds differently. Client experience first, cookie-cutter layouts never. In this builder spotlight, I break down what sets Garman apart in the Raleigh-Durham market — and why buyers who've worked with them don't go anywhere else. If you're building custom or semi-custom in the Triangle, Garman should be on your shortlist. Here's why.https://www.youtube.com/embed/BJYdsXBTsPE2732021-04-17Tim M. Clarke, Realtornohttps://www.timmclarke.com/videos/inside-a-custom-ar-homes-build-in-north-raleigh-montreaux-communityhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/lsMCR9SUIfs/hqdefault.jpgInside a custom AR Homes build in North Raleigh — Montreaux community tourAR Homes by Arthur Rutenberg builds fully custom homes — and this one in North Raleigh's Montreaux community shows exactly why. Walk through the Monterey Bay floorplan and see what happens when a builder lets the buyer design every detail. If you're considering custom new construction in the Triangle, this is what the process looks like when it's done right.https://www.youtube.com/embed/lsMCR9SUIfs2072021-03-27Tim M. Clarke, Realtornohttps://www.timmclarke.com/videos/3317-hampton-rd-a-luxury-djf-builders-home-inside-the-beltlinehttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/PqlMQUoYicg/hqdefault.jpg3317 Hampton Rd — a luxury DJF Builders home inside the BeltlineA walkthrough of 3317 Hampton Road, a luxury home built by DJF Builders inside the Beltline in Raleigh.https://www.youtube.com/embed/PqlMQUoYicg502026-07-16Tim M. Clarke, Realtornohttps://www.timmclarke.com/videos/built-by-homescapes-builders-walking-distance-from-the-villagehttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/yEGTPmjdSb8/hqdefault.jpgBuilt by Homescapes Builders — walking distance from the Village District ($2.5M)$2.5M luxury home built by Homescapes Builders — walking distance from The Village District in Raleigh. This is what custom infill looks like in one of the most walkable neighborhoods in the city.https://www.youtube.com/embed/yEGTPmjdSb8602025-12-31Tim M. Clarke, Realtornohttps://www.timmclarke.com/videos/7000-north-ridge-dr-raleigh-a-custom-home-by-homestead-buildinghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/WXkeYdT4_64/hqdefault.jpg7000 North Ridge Dr, Raleigh — a custom home by Homestead Building CompanyA look at 7000 North Ridge Drive in Raleigh, a custom home built by Homestead Building Company.https://www.youtube.com/embed/WXkeYdT4_64572026-06-13Tim M. Clarke, Realtornohttps://www.timmclarke.com/videos/a-1-6m-downtown-raleigh-custom-home-built-by-djf-buildershttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/krkY6L0PS74/hqdefault.jpgA $1.6M downtown Raleigh custom home, built by DJF Builders$1.6M custom home in Downtown Raleigh built by DJF Builders. Modern design, prime location, and the kind of craftsmanship you don't find in production builds. Would you live here?https://www.youtube.com/embed/krkY6L0PS74562025-12-29Tim M. Clarke, Realtorno