Candy Wood Real Estate Services

Real Estate Brokerage · Sylva, North Carolina

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Here is what working with Candy Wood Real Estate in Sylva typically covers, from the first consultation to closing day. Services and terms vary, so confirm the details in your written agreement.

Buyer services

Buyer strategy session

Clarifies budget, loan pre-approval status and the representation agreement now required in North Carolina.

Showings in Sylva

Scheduling private tours, previewing listings and flagging issues worth a closer look.

Offers and counteroffers

Contract terms, earnest money, inspection and appraisal contingencies explained step by step.

Contract-to-close management

Tracking deadlines for inspection, appraisal and financing until the keys change hands.

Seller services

Listing price strategy

Comparable sales and current competition used to set a realistic asking price.

Getting the home market-ready

Staging suggestions, small fixes and scheduling professional photos.

Listing exposure

Putting the home in front of local agents and online shoppers through the MLS and listing sites.

From showing to sold

Feedback after showings, multiple-offer handling and closing coordination.

Focus areas

Mountain & Cabin Homes

Cabins and mountain property.

How a typical transaction works

ConsultA first conversation about goals, budget and timing — and a written agreement that spells out services and compensation.
PrepareBuyers get pre-approved; sellers review a pricing analysis and prepare the home for photos.
Market & tourListings go live on the MLS; buyers tour homes and compare recent sales.
NegotiateOffers, counteroffers, inspection requests and appraisal issues are worked through.
CloseFinal walk-through and signing with the title or escrow company under North Carolina rules.

Typical costs on a Sylva home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $330,281. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $330K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$8,257–$9,908
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$6,606–$9,908
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$6,606–$16,514
Home inspection	flat	$350–$600

Every percentage above is negotiable and is set in the written agreement. Typical value from the Zillow Home Value Index (August 2026).

Areas around Sylva

Waynesville, NC16 mi · $356K Franklin, NC16 mi · $300K Gatlinburg, TN29 mi · $407K Brevard, NC29 mi · $457K Pigeon Forge, TN34 mi · $425K Sevierville, TN39 mi · $421K Asheville, NC41 mi · $449K Hiawassee, GA42 mi · $401K

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in North Carolina?

Compensation is negotiable and set out in writing. Sellers sign a listing agreement; since August 2024 buyers sign a written buyer agreement before touring homes with an agent, stating what the agent will be paid and by whom.

Does Candy Wood Real Estate work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how Candy Wood Real Estate handles dual agency or designated agency under North Carolina law.

What should I prepare before the first meeting?

Buyers: a mortgage pre-approval, a target budget and a list of must-haves. Sellers: your mortgage payoff estimate, a list of upgrades with dates, and any HOA or survey documents.