Thank you for stopping by to read my profile. Just as I would do, please research different agents before making a final selection of whom you will work with. I hope, of course, that your research brings you back to contacting me! I hope to hear from you soon.
Regards,
Carmen
110% Satisfied - dea (Jul 06, 2009)
dea bought a home and would recommend using Carmen for your home purchase. Comments:
"I simply could not have asked for a better agent. Carmen's..." Read More
"I simply could not have asked for a better agent. Carmen's professionalism, attention to detail, and willingness to go above and beyond has astounded me. From our intial meeting she put me at ease and explained the entire process in detail. I had planned to interview other agents but after meeting with Carmen we knew she was the one to go with. When our sale ran into some unexpected bumps she really looked out for our best interests and put in a lot of extra time beyond what was expected. Carmen, thank you for making the sale of our home a tremendous success, we could not have done it without you. "
Thanks!!! - Renee & Shane Scarpino (Jun 27, 2009)
Renee & Shane Scarpino sold a home and would recommend using Carmen for your home purchase. Comments:
"Carmen was awesome! I moved to Colorado the day before we listed our..." Read More
"Carmen was awesome! I moved to Colorado the day before we listed our house in NC and my husband was in Iraq. She is 100% dedicated and I was 2000 miles away and completely confident in her ability and advice. Great Job!!! I would recommend her to ANYONE!!!! "
Amazing Carmen - Lon Stedman (May 28, 2009)
Lon Stedman bought a home and would recommend using Carmen for your home purchase. Comments:
"I was a first time homebuyer who had just retuned from a year long..." Read More
"I was a first time homebuyer who had just retuned from a year long deployment. Carmen walked me through every stage of the process and never left out even the smallest of details. I could not imagine having gone through this adventure with anybody else. Carmen took out all the stress of buying a home and made it one of the most fantasic and life changing experiences ever. I have and will continue to recommend her to anybody that is buying or selling a home. She is one in a million"
Response: "Lon, it was fun! That's the only way I could put it! Building your home from scratch with you was a great experience and I still love getting updates from you every few weeks! I thank you for your business, your referrals and mostly... for your friendship!" This review has been confirmed by the reviewer.
OUTSTANDING JOB BY CARMEN WILKINSON - LT SONNY MCGOWAN (May 20, 2009)
LT SONNY MCGOWAN bought a home and would recommend using Carmen for your home purchase. Comments:
"Carmen did an outstanding job in assisting us to sell our home. We..." Read More
"Carmen did an outstanding job in assisting us to sell our home. We could not had a better agent. She is very knowledgable about the market in Onslow county. If you want to live in the best neighborhood (Carolina Forest) area, she's the best.
She was always available to us even after we moved away."
Response: "Sonny, selling you your home 2+ years ago was my privilege. Listing it for you and finding a buyer may have been a challenge in the current market, but... nonetheless... it was my honor. I truly appreciate your repeat business and it means the world to me that you and LeAnn had the trust in confidence in me to get the job done! If you ever make it back this way, please look me up!" This review has been confirmed by the reviewer.
Wonderful Experience! - J. Avino (Feb 17, 2009)
J. Avino bought a home and would recommend using Carmen for your home purchase. Comments:
"Carmen was my agent for the purchase of our first home! It was..." Read More
"Carmen was my agent for the purchase of our first home! It was wonderful having someone so knowledgeable and experienced throughout the entire process. She is completely dedicated to her job and especially to her clients. Anytime I had a question or concern she was there for me and I can't thank her enough! I would highly recommend Carmen to anyone looking to sell or purchase a home! "
Response: "Jessica... it was my pleasure as well! I hope Vincent loves it and I just know you made it a perfect home for the 2 of you! You know where to find me if you ever need a thing! " This review has been confirmed by the reviewer.
Highly recommended - Deniece Mendez (Jun 18, 2008)
Deniece Mendez sold a home and would recommend using Carmen for your home purchase. Comments:
"I have worked with Carmen twice now. She helped me buy my first home..." Read More
"I have worked with Carmen twice now. She helped me buy my first home and when I decided to sell,she was the first on my list of agents. She is dedicated,knowledgable and honest.I highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone that will keep your best interest in mind at all times!"
Response: "Deniece... It was my pleasure helping you find your home 2 years ago and I appreciate your repeat business! Please let me know if you ever need anything! Blessings to you and your family in your new journey!"
Carmen - Kelly Myers (Jun 16, 2008)
Kelly Myers bought a home and would recommend using Carmen for your home purchase. Comments:
"Carmen is amazing. She has your best interest at all times. She will..." Read More
"Carmen is amazing. She has your best interest at all times. She will work diligently and aggressively to ensure that you are completely satisfied with what you are buying. She is great!!!!"
Response: "Kelly, thank you for the kind words. In the end, I'm so happy that you are pleased with the new siding! It makes a world of difference! God Bless"
First Time Homebuying Made Easy - Jody & Dominick (Jun 16, 2008)
Jody & Dominick bought a home and would recommend using Carmen for your home purchase. Comments:
"My husband and I were first time homebuyers moving to the..." Read More
"My husband and I were first time homebuyers moving to the Jacksonville area for work. We found Carmen by chance and we were VERY greatful for finding such a dedicated and honest realtor who understood military life. Even though we knew she had other clients, she was committed to treating us as if we were her only ones. Carmen made finding a home in NC a breeze, even though we were in another state. She also took the guess work and big question marks out of the homebuying process. Her knowledge and experience shined throughout this process. Carmen did it all to allow us to make a smart, honest, and informed decision such as from going to neighborhoods to take pictures for us to making time specifically for us when it fit into our schedule to come in town. She was truly reliable in finding covenants and also recommending honest inspectors and lenders. She has really raised the bar in our mind of how a realtor should conduct themselves and treat clientele. Job well done Carmen!!"
Response: "Wow! It was so much fun. I truly enjoyed getting to know the both of you. It was important to me that you found the perfect first home as newlyweds. I hope only wonderful and lasting memories for you both!"
An Exceptional Realtor - George Davis (Jun 11, 2008)
George Davis bought a home and would recommend using Carmen for your home purchase. Comments:
"We worked with Carmen Wilkinson on the construction of a new home in..." Read More
"We worked with Carmen Wilkinson on the construction of a new home in the Jacksonville area. It was an exceptional experience for my family. Carmen is a fanatstic realtor, has a great knowledge of the area, and we have a lovely new home as a result of her hard work. In our minds she's more than just a realtor...she's a friend. I highly recommend Carmen for your residential real estate needs."
Response: "George & Julie, I was blessed having met your family and being a part of Sophie's arrival. I thank you for your continued friendship and I know that NC will grow on you guys! Remember... scarves, mittens and hot cocoa!"
My experience - Marta Arroyave (Jun 04, 2008)
Marta Arroyave bought a home and would recommend using Carmen for your home purchase. Comments:
"Carmen: *makes you feel at ease* knows her job well* will take the..." Read More
"Carmen: *makes you feel at ease* knows her job well* will take the extra step to help* looks after my interests* is honest* after buying 2 houses through her, she remains a FRIEND."
Response: "Marta & Rudy, It has been my ultimate privilege to assist you with several transactions. It means so much to me that you continue to bring me your business. Continue to keep in touch and let me know if you guys need anything!"
Real Estate Star - Tesha Gibbs (Jun 04, 2008)
Tesha Gibbs bought a home and would recommend using Carmen for your home purchase. Comments:
"I have had the pleasure of doing excellent business with Mrs. Carmen..." Read More
"I have had the pleasure of doing excellent business with Mrs. Carmen Wilkinson. She has been very patient, loving, and kind. Even though she has a family of her own to attend to. She makes sure that she will take care of your needs. She will make sure you find the best deal for your situation and she's not pushy. She know her stuff and to me she is more than an agent. She is a star."
Response: "Kevin & Tesha, To think... and it all began with Kevin's lawn mowing service. Where to start... thank you for allowing me to sell your home and to help you find another. I am blessed to have found your friendship, your prayers and your smiles. You guys are amazing." This review has been confirmed by the reviewer.
Carmen Go-Getter - Becky Billingsley (Jun 04, 2008)
Becky Billingsley bought a home and would recommend using Carmen for your home purchase. Comments:
"Carmen was a whirlwind of activity when we moved 3 years ago. She..." Read More
"Carmen was a whirlwind of activity when we moved 3 years ago. She showed us home after home, never flagging in her efforts to help us find a new nest. We are very appreciative of her extraordinary commitment and vast patience with our "nit-picking." She was always polite, extremely knowledgeable about the market, totally honest, and was always ready to show us another home at the drop of a hat. Kept in touch daily and smoothed the way for us at every turn. I would recommend her to anyone, any time. Thanks, Carmen!"
Response: "Becky and Ron... Fun, Fun and Fun. You likely don't realize how much I look up to you guys. As tough as nails Becky and humorous Ron... hmmm... it was a BLAST! Thank you for entrusting me to list your home and to assist you with buying another. Take care of those grandbabies. I love getting updates!" This review has been confirmed by the reviewer.
Great Experience - Ryan & Rebecca White (Jun 03, 2008)
Ryan & Rebecca White bought a home and would recommend using Carmen for your home purchase. Comments:
"Carmen really bent over backwards to help us get exactly what we..." Read More
"Carmen really bent over backwards to help us get exactly what we wanted in a house. Her level of professionalism is impecable but she also has a very personable and friendly quality which made us realy feel like she had our best interest in mind. She'll be tops on our list should we ever buy or sell again."
Response: "Ryan and Rebecca... never thought when you went to buy a house that you'd end up a neighbor to your REALTOR, huh? I enjoyed watching your new home come together and it's been my pleasure to have you as a neighbor and for our children to play together. Olivia is a celebrity in my home. " This review has been confirmed by the reviewer.
Our Real Estate Agent: Carmen Wilkinson - Kristin Horsley (Jun 03, 2008)
Kristin Horsley bought a home and would recommend using Carmen for your home purchase. Comments:
"We initiated the purchase of our new home from an overseas location. ..." Read More
"We initiated the purchase of our new home from an overseas location. We thought it would be difficult to convey what we wanted in a house, but Carmen made it easy. She responded almost immediately to our emails answering our questions. If there was anything she didn't know the answer to, she as straight with us and told us she didn't know. But she always came back with an answer to what she didn't know after doing her rsearch. She has such a dedication to her clients and potential clients!"
Response: "Kristin, I appreciate everything you shared. I enjoyed working with your family and I am glad that the school worked out in favor of the kids. If you need anything else, do NOT hesitate to let me know. " This review has been confirmed by the reviewer.
Carmen - Ashlee (Jun 03, 2008)
Ashlee bought a home and would recommend using Carmen for your home purchase. Comments:
"She was wonderful. I did not have to worrie about anything. She was..." Read More
"She was wonderful. I did not have to worrie about anything. She was very helpful."
Response: "Well... where do we begin. You were a trusted employee of my little ones daycare. Then, somehow I was blessed with representing you in buying your first home. And, now... you are a second mom to Micah. Where would I be without your help. We love you Ashlee and we thank God that Rob is such a wonderful man. I really enjoyed working for you guys and hope to help you in the sale of your home someday. Thank you for your referral. Assisting the Shannon family has been a pleasant experience."
Smooth Transaction! - Loretto (Jun 03, 2008)
Loretto bought a home and would recommend using Carmen for your home purchase. Comments:
"Carmen was the greatest ****et we could ever have had in our..." Read More
"Carmen was the greatest ****et we could ever have had in our transition from 29 Palms California to Camp Lejeune NC. She exuded an aura of confidence that re****ured me through the whole process and not once did I second guess the advice that she provided us. This being the first home we have ever purchased I originally went in with a bit of apprehension but the minute we spoke to Carmen she ****ured us she would be there every step of the way and not once did I doubt that. Carmen was able to place us into what I can only begin to call the house of our dreams. Beginning and ending the whole house purchase had to be conducted over phone and email contacts due to the transition and not once was there a doubt that the process was going smoothly. Every problem that arose was immediately handled by Carmen and resolved to the point that it was just a hiccup and no stress in our eyes. Thanks to her ****istance the transition went the smoothest it has ever gone for a PCS move and I was able to focus on job related issues and deployment preparations. Would I recommend Carmen to someone else? It would be a disservice not to. Thank you so very much Carmen""
Response: "Loretto and Maricella, hmmm... one word... smiles! :)) It's not often that a customer shows loyalty to an agent after the first phone call. I can't tell you the privilege it was to help you find and close on a home, without EVER seeing it until you moved in. Thank you for having confidence in me."
Thank You - Kenisha Solomon (Jun 03, 2008)
Kenisha Solomon bought a home and would recommend using Carmen for your home purchase. Comments:
"I would just like to acknowledge that Carmen was more that helpful..." Read More
"I would just like to acknowledge that Carmen was more that helpful when it was time for me too look for my first apartement. I would like too state that she took the time out to show me around and give me pointers on diffrent things due to the fact that I was new to the military life style and not to mention new to Jacksonville, NC. Also Carmen is a very nice person all round. And she will offer her help if you allow her too and for that i would say if you do need someone how know and undersatand the military life style Carmen is the one to talk to because like she said she as more that 15 years experience in the military life style. So keep her in mind and she will point you in the right direction. Once more i just want too say thank you."
Response: "Kenisha, I hope that all is well. Jeremy and I often chat about you guys. We hope that life and the Corps is treating you well. Please remember to keep in touch. Jeremy loves getting updates on Marines he served with. God Bless."
Fantastic - Megan Decker (Jun 03, 2008)
Megan Decker bought a home and would recommend using Carmen for your home purchase. Comments:
"Carmen was always available to help us whether meeting late to show..." Read More
"Carmen was always available to help us whether meeting late to show us houses, early morning meeting before work, or evening phone calls with questions. She helped us find a mortgage broker, slowly walked us through the home buying process, and helped us find a great neighborhood. Overall, she did a great job, and we had a fantastic experience! When buying or selling in the Onslow Co area, I would highly recommend her!"
Response: "Megan and Jeff... You turned that townhouse into an amazing investment! The neighbors all brag about your hard work and your home's features. It won't be that long before you'll see that hard work pay off. Let me know if you ever need anything. I'd be happy to help again in any way that I can." This review has been confirmed by the reviewer.
Great Realtor! - Rodger Horsley (Jun 03, 2008)
Rodger Horsley bought a home and would recommend using Carmen for your home purchase. Comments:
"We purchased our home from overseas. All he had was the development..." Read More
"We purchased our home from overseas. All he had was the development plan and some floor plans to choose from. We first contacted Carmen in Jan07 and closed our house in Jul07, having only seen it once. We did everything via fax and e-mail and it worked out great for us. We're in a great house, in a great neighborhood with our realtor as a neighbor."
Response: "Rodger & Kristin, if I had a rating scale for your transaction... it would have to be the EASIEST! I hardly earned my check on that one, and yet, I'm so glad you allowed me to help your family. It's good to have great neighbors with wonderful kids! You guys were wonderful to work for."
(2 homes sold)
Sold on: 2007-06-27 Sales Price: $122,900
108 Burning Tree (map it)
Jacksonville, NC 28546 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2008-09-10 Sales Price: $0
202 Burning Tree Ln (map it)
Jacksonville, NC 28546 Represented: Buyer
What year did you become a real estate agent?
2004
How many years have you been in Real Estate?
I've been in real estate since April of 2004.
What is the average home price in your market?
The average home price truly depends on the type of real estate you are looking for. For example, t
Are there any new developments or trends in your area?
Yes. The current trend is an over inventory of new construction throughout the entire county. Therefore, you will find several new communities such as: Carolina Forest, Briarneck Landing, Worthington Place, Dawson Place, Deppe Farms, Camellia Creek, Southwest Plantation, Cowhorn Village, River Oaks @ Maysville and more!
Why do you enjoy being a real estate agent?
I love challenges. Plain and simple. Real estate is more than driving around in a car wearing a nice suit. It is about having tough negotiating skills, having the tenacity to know and educate one's self in real estate law and changes. Being a real estate agent should be about helping someone remember their goals and to bring them closer to obtaining them with as little sacrifice as possible.
What is the most challenging issue you face as a Real Estate Professional?
Most transactions, at some time or another, brings about emotions. My toughest challenges are helping my clients to remain rational and level headed, not emotional. I don't feel that the other aspects of real estate are "challenging issues." Marketing, time management, ethics, honesty, and meeting clients demands are the day to day life of a real estate agent. The challenge is really getting clients to understand that they are paying me to take the heat and that they need to enjoy their real estate experience.
Tell us one of your client success stories or an interesting moment in your profession.
Every day is an interesting moment. I have the wonderful opportunity to meet new people everyday; I get to educate myself on trends, new laws, real estate updates, new marketing techniques; I have the privilege of helping families relocate from afar; I get to watch the amazing chain of events as new homes are built for my clients; I get to interact with experts in my field and meet new mentors; I am amazed each day with the opportunities that knock and the clients that become friends.
What is your best characteristic?
Being truthful. I will not lie, regardless of anything. If I make a mistake, you'll know it because I'll be the first to tell you. If I fail at something, anything... I'll make it up to you. My dad told me one time, "Carmen, even if you don't tell a lie... you are lying when you don't tell somebody something that you know you should. That's still a lie." I live by that.
Who or what inspires you the most?
My father and mother.
What is the best advice you ever received?
"If everyone hung their problems on a tree, we would all pick our own ones back off!" It could always be worse.
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?
Right here in Jacksonville, NC. I love my community, my neighbors, my fellow associates, my church and the past clients who have become my friends. We plan to retire in J'ville!!