For investors & builders

Whether you’re buying your first investment property, renovating a home to resell or building new, our team can help at every stage, in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Wake Forest, Chapel Hill and across the Triangle. We’ve bought and sold 15+ properties of our own, so our advice comes from real projects, not theory.

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For sellers & builders

Your project, brought to market

You’ve put real time and money into your renovation or new build. We make sure buyers see it at its very best, and that the price reflects the quality of the work.

01
Listing and selling your project
We set a pricing strategy from recent nearby sales, present the home with professional photography and video, and market it to buyers and agents. Then we follow up with everyone who shows interest, negotiate firmly on your behalf and stay with you through closing.
02
What will it be worth when it’s done?
Before you buy, renovate or build, we help you estimate what the finished home is likely to sell for, based on comparable homes that have recently sold nearby. Investors often call this the after-repair value, or ARV.
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Trusted contractors and lenders
Over the years we’ve worked with lenders, contractors, stagers, photographers and other professionals. We’re happy to introduce the right people when you need them.
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Design advice, and a consultation if you want one
Cristina shares design advice along the way, at no charge: which finishes, layouts and updates are most likely to add value for buyers at your price point. If you’d like to go deeper, you can book a paid design consultation with her, a dedicated meeting to talk through your project.

For investor buyers

The right property, at the right price

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Evaluating a property
We look at the price, the condition, the work it will need and what similar homes nearby have sold for, alongside people who have bought and renovated homes themselves. That helps you decide whether a property truly fits your plan.
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Finding the right property
We search the market for you and, when it makes sense, reach out directly to owners in the neighborhoods you’re targeting, so you see opportunities beyond what’s listed online.
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Planning your exit
Before you commit, we talk through who is most likely to buy the finished home and what recent sales say about that buyer, so you can plan your budget and finishes around it.

Value estimates, including after-repair value (ARV), are based on comparable sales. They are not appraisals and are not a guarantee of value or return. Please consult your own financial, tax and legal advisors before making an investment decision. Vendors are independent businesses that you choose and contract with directly.

In our clients’ words

“… They started at the marketing comparable analysis report to deliver an overview and worked with me to determine the sale price. Then, they prepare the stage of the home to have a pre-review to warm up the activities. When the home is on the market, William works very hard on any offers and advises me any potential. … Definitely, I like to work with William and his team in the future.”
Richard Z., via Google

“William and his team are incredibly professional and honest. They’re very good people and helpful, and they’ll guide you through everything. They’ll help you find the best properties and make sure you get the best deal possible.”
BF Remodeling, via Google

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For builders & landowners

Have land, a lot or a teardown?

Our sister company, Phayes Building Co., builds new homes across the Triangle and is always reviewing land and development opportunities. If you have a lot, acreage or an older home on a great piece of land, send the details through its Submit a deal form.

Submit a deal

Phayes Building Co. is owned by William Phayes Patrick II and Cristina Galavis, brokers with The Phayes Group. It is a separate company, not affiliated with eXp Realty. eXp Realty does not provide construction or development services.

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Questions

Investor questions

Can you help me estimate what a home will be worth after renovation?

Yes. Send us the address and your plans, and we’ll help you estimate what the finished home is likely to sell for, based on comparable homes that have recently sold nearby (often called the after-repair value, or ARV). It’s an estimate, not an appraisal, so please also consult your own advisors.

Will you list and sell my renovation or new build?

Absolutely. Selling renovations and new construction is a big part of our work, from pricing and presentation to marketing, showings, negotiation and closing.

Can you help me evaluate a property before I buy?

Yes. We’ll go through the price, condition, likely scope of work and recent nearby sales with you, so you can decide with clear eyes whether the purchase fits your plan.

Do you offer design help?

Cristina shares design advice along the way at no charge. For a deeper look at your project, you can book a paid design consultation with her, a dedicated meeting to go over your plans. She doesn’t provide ongoing design services or project management.

Do you invest yourselves?

Yes. We’ve bought and sold 15+ properties of our own, and our sister company, Phayes Building Co., builds new homes in the Triangle. Phayes Building Co. is owned by William Phayes Patrick II and Cristina Galavis, brokers with The Phayes Group. It is a separate company, not affiliated with eXp Realty. eXp Realty does not provide construction or development services.