Under Contract in 2 Days: Home Gets 3 Offers, 2 Over Asking
This upgraded Hope Mills home went under contract in just 2 days with 3 competitive offers—2 of them above asking.
Located just 30 minutes from Fort Bragg, this sale highlights how the right strategy attracts serious buyers fast. See how we made it happen.
The Property: Pool Home Near Fort Bragg with Major Upgrades
This 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath home in Hope Mills offered nearly 3,000 square feet of living space, including a large bonus room perfect for a home office, gym, or playroom. The heart of the home was a newly renovated kitchen with all-new appliances and a custom wood island—installed just weeks before hitting the market. Outside, buyers were drawn to the saltwater pool, fenced backyard, and two patio areas ideal for entertaining or relaxing. Located just 30 minutes from Fort Bragg, the home combined space, style, and location in a way that stands out in this price range.
The Challenge: Selling a $445K Home in a Mixed Market
While lower-priced homes in Hope Mills move quickly, properties in the $400K+ range typically take much longer to sell. As of early 2025, the average time on market in Hope Mills was 64 days—making fast sales at this price point increasingly rare. At $445,000, this home was competing with both new builds and resales, all while buyers were navigating higher interest rates and tighter budgets. To avoid a slow sale or price drop, we needed to make an immediate impression from day one.
The Strategy: Targeted Marketing for Military & Local Buyers
Pre-Listing Prep
Hands-on support to make the home shine
- I guided the seller on decluttering, minor updates, and value-focused touch-ups
- I paid for professional cleaners to prep the space
- I personally staged the home with curated décor, soft goods, and thoughtful touches
- I added flowers and light landscaping to boost curb appeal
Digital Marketing
Professional strategy backed by data and creative
- I partnered with Prosperity Hive to develop a full digital marketing strategy
- We created Reels with strong hooks to drive emotion, highlight features, and promote the open house
- Designed static posts and Stories to maintain daily engagement across platforms
- Launched paid campaigns targeting PCS movers, local buyers, and lifestyle-driven audiences
- Published an SEO-optimized landing page that brought in over 1,100 views in just two days
Open House Strategy
Made it a whole experience — online and in person
- Scheduled two open house time slots across the weekend to catch different buyer schedules.
- Set up branded signs and flags around the house.
- Offered Crumbl cookies and drinks to keep the vibe welcoming.
- Personally spoke with each visitor.
- Filmed the open house for social media to build more visibility for Day 2 — and it worked.
The Result: 3 Offers in 2 Days, 2 Over Asking
Before the open house even started, I could feel the momentum building.
My marketing campaign had already reached over 34,000 people in just 48 hours. One of my Reels pulled in 18.6K views, and the property’s landing page had over 1,300 visits. I worked with my marketing agency, Prosperity Hive, to make sure every piece of content — from sneak peeks to the open house announcement — was strategic and emotion-driven. The interest was real, and I was excited.
Then the open house began.
The first family walked through the door right on time, and traffic stayed steady for hours. Just a few hours in, I received the first offer — it came in below asking. A good sign, but I wasn’t ready to settle. I stayed patient, kept showing the home, and by the afternoon, a second offer came in — above asking. Then a third. Also over asking.
I immediately called my seller, and we reviewed everything together. We talked through the details, and I negotiated to make sure we got the terms that made the most sense — price, timeline, and peace of mind.
By the end of the day, we were under contract, above asking, in just two days.
I had scheduled a second open house for Sunday, but I canceled it. We didn’t need it — Day 1 did the job.
And while it all came together fast, it wasn’t by chance. It came together because of preparation, strategy, and showing up for my clients every step of the way.