Home Sweet Home Raleigh — Local services in Raleigh

I have a ton of respect for Darrena for her relentless advocacy for my interests during my home buying process. As a first time home buyer I actually went under contract twice - the first time was for new construction which suffered a ton of delays. I worked with Darrena for a year as she helped manage a difficult relationship with the builder. I credit her tirelessness in her advocacy for helping me eventually terminate that contract and find something more suitable in the resale market. Even though we had to start all over after terminating the first contract, Darrena was still committed to helping me find something in my budget. When we ran into some issues with the HOA I saw Darrena work every angle she could to help resolve my issues before closing. My homebuying journey was less than smooth, but throughout I saw Darrena roll with the punches and help me in every way she could. Even when there was bad news to be delivered, I respected her straightforwardness in letting me know all of my options, even if I didn’t necessarily like them. I would highly recommend Darrena for her ability to facilitate a smooth closing, but also because I know she is someone I could trust when the process got hard. Thankfully this story has a happy ending as I did eventually close, the second...

I recently purchased my first home, and Darrena was incredibly helpful throughout the process. Right away, she was eager to schedule a consult in order to better understand what i was looking for in a home. After getting pre-approved, she took the time to help me understand what price point I would truly be comfortable with monthly, which I appreciated. She suggested various areas that aligned with my interests along with properties that checked boxes off of my home wish list, making the search feel more tailored to my needs. What stood out the most was how she prepared me for upcoming steps and due dates, ensuring I was always informed.

I would recommend Darrena for anyone looking for a realtor who will guide them through the process.

Editing this review to also add that this was an out-of-state transaction. I wasn’t physically present until the final walkthrough, and i was very impressed by Darrena’s attention to detail. She made sure to call out any embellishments and potential concerns throughout the process, ensuring nothing was overlooked in my absence. Her thoroughness gave me peace of mind, and I’m very happy with...

Darrena and her team made the impossible happen for me in record time. I bought during this crazy 2021 market and knew it would be tough, but much thanks to Darrena’s hustle, my first offer was accepted and she pulled it off for a 21 day closing, with it appraising at the exact dollar amount that she estimated. I’m a first time home buyer and so I appreciated that Darrena took the time to explain the different parts of the process and what my offer meant in terms of waivers and responsibilities so that I had a full understanding of what kind of risk I was putting on the table. In addition, her team was impeccable in terms of keeping in touch, making sure I got everything taken care of, and taking care of anything that they could on my behalf. They were very consistent, ridiculously quick, and pleasant to work with every step of the way in what was otherwise a stressful experience due to the nature of the market right now. They even sent me a sweet card when they learned that my dog had passed away! Thank you Home Sweet Home Raleigh team for you hard work and collective efforts to get me my first home, which is...