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Early morning walk on
the beachIntroducing Sandy & Dick Beals Wilmington's "Original" #1 Experts
Sandy and Dick are certainly no strangers to new beginnings. They made the decision to move to North Carolina from their previous home in upstate New York where they had lived her entire life. Why the Wilmington area? Well, as visitors to this dynamic community for more than a decade, they knew when the time came for a change. This area would be just the right place to make their new home.
For Sandy and Dick, Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach is the perfect place to live, work and take in a few invigorating rounds of golf when they get a chance. "We have beautiful weather, a very active lifestyle and of course everyone is always so warm and friendly. Moving here is one of the best changes we've made."  Sandy joined her husband of over 38 years in real estate after working many years in the medical field. She had always felt that she and Dick could work well together as a team. She watched him for years and felt she would fit into his life as a realtor... Dick is one of those rare individuals who can combine excellence with professionalism. He has a natural ability to lead, and he never knew what hit him when he had led Sandy down the path to a real estate career!
We realized our real love was helping people…so why not manage ourselves and enjoy a better living too? Working together as best friends and husband and wife has been rewarding and allows us to join forces and strengthen each other's skills while at the same time enrich our lives. Our career in real estate is fun and allows us to mentor one another on both a professional and personal level, and it allows us to spend more time together. We are constantly meeting new and interesting people and growing as individuals and partners. Every day is a challenge and is exciting as we travel our career paths together.  It's this strong understanding of the importance of change and all the things that accompany it that has propelled the Beals Team in their career as one of the area's leading real estate teams. As Brokers, they are responsible for helping many residents make a major transition in their lives much easier. Whether you are a first-time homebuyer, empty nester or even moving out of the area, they understand your needs.
Sandy and Dick also believe an important part of change is keeping up with today's technology and education. That is why they are constantly updating themselves with what's new in cutting-edge techniques. They have continued to obtain designations to enhance their careers to include the ABR (Accredited Buyer Representative), GRI (Graduate Realtor Institute), CRB (Certified Residential Broker Manager) and e-PRO500 (Certified Internet Specialist). This education ensures you will always have the latest information in order to make a sound decision about your future. Sandy and Dick utilize aggressive and innovative marketing tools to expose your property both locally and nationally. When looking for a home, they will be your eyes and ears to help you seek out the perfect property and make your experience as stress-free as possible. 
As a team we have built our business to be one that delivers an extraordinary level of service to our customers. We listen to our clients. Our initial visit is one in which we sit down with them and focus on their priorities and needs. We help them to evaluate their options and provide a level of consultation to assist them in making decisions about buying and selling real estate. One of our strengths is "knowing the numbers." We learned as much as we could about financing. This has truly been one of the keys to our success.
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Buying Land and New Construction >From the Ground Up
Buying land is different from buying a home, because you must resolve issues relative to land use restrictions, utilities, access and easements before building. When you locate land that seems right for your house, visit the local planning department before making an offer.
Ask whether city sewer, water and electricity are available. If not, you will need to calculate the expenses of installing a well and testing the soil for a septic system.
The land will be zoned for residential, business, or agricultural purposes. Does the zoning permit you to build the house you want? Are there easements on the lot that will limit where you can build or how you can access the property? Ask about the long-range plans for use of the surrounding land. The land will be more attractive if the city intends to build a park or new school nearby. But if a six-lane highway or a waste treatment facility are in the city's future plans, you may decide to look elsewhere for a place to build your dream home.
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