Find Your Next Home
With Confidence

Local insight. Proven strategy. Personalized guidance for a smoother home-buying experience — every step of the way.

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Guiding You Home, Every Step of the Way

Buy With Confidence

Buying a home is one of life’s biggest milestones and it should feel exciting, not overwhelming.

Whether you’re a first-time buyer, upsizing for more space, relocating to life north of Raleigh, or breaking ground on new construction, our team combines legal insight, market expertise, and a calm, step-by-step approach that helps you make smart, confident decisions from start to close.

From navigating inspections to negotiating repairs and explaining every form and deadline, we turn what could be a stressful situation into a clear, guided experience.

What You Can Expect With SLATE

• Guidance you can trust. We walk you through every stage of the process — from writing an offer to understanding inspections and appraisals — so you always know what’s coming next.
• Advocacy that protects your investment. We negotiate strategically on repairs, concessions, and pricing to make sure your best interests come first.
• Local insight you can’t find online. Commutes, backroads, school lines, favorite coffee shops — we know the details that make a house a home.
• A smooth contract-to-close experience. Clear communication, steady updates, and no surprises.

Rooted in Franklin, Vance, Granville, Warren, and Wake Counties, we’ve guided buyers through every stage — from first showing to closing day — with the clarity, care, and confidence they deserve.

Meet The Team
Speak To An Expert

Our team in numbers

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We've facilitated over 560 successful home transactions, helping buyers find their dream homes.
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Our team comprises six experienced agents.
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23 average days to find a perfect home for you.
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255 years of combined real estate experience.
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We are actively present in more than 12 cities in the area.

Our Buying Process

Guiding you from first conversation to closing day — with clarity, strategy, and care.

01

Discovery Meeting

We start by getting to know you — your goals, timeline, and lifestyle. This helps us understand what “home” truly means to you and tailor our approach to fit your needs.

02

Home Search

With a clear understanding of your priorities, we’ll use our local expertise, market insight, and trusted connections to find properties that align with your vision.

03

Offer and Negotiation

Once you’ve found the right home, we’ll guide you in crafting a strong, strategic offer — and negotiate on your behalf to secure the best terms possible.

04

Under Contract

When your offer is accepted, we’ll help you navigate inspections, financing, and paperwork — making sure every detail is handled with precision and transparency.

05

Due Diligence

Our team coordinates with inspectors, lenders, and attorneys to ensure everything runs smoothly and any issues are resolved quickly and confidently.

06

Closing Day

We’ll walk you through every document, answer your questions, and make sure you feel comfortable and informed as you take the keys to your new home.

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Empower Your Real Estate Journey

Top Strategies Buyers Can Learn From Real Estate Investors

Smart investors know that every great deal starts with strategy — and the same applies to homebuyers. From understanding market trends and timing your purchase to negotiating with confidence and building long-term value, there’s plenty you can learn from how investors think.

In this guide, our team at SLATE Real Estate shares proven insights to help you make smarter, more informed decisions when buying your next home — so you can approach the market like a pro, and move forward with confidence.

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Testimonials

What our clients say

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"Losing a parent is incredibly difficult, and the last thing you want to manage is the stress of selling their home. Laura with SLATE Real Estate made the entire process seamless and stress-free. From Read MoreRead Less
"Laura and SLATE Real Estate are the absolute BEST team to work with when selling or buying a house! Laura handled the sale of my property flawlessly! Her real estate expertise and marketing skills wheRead MoreRead Less
"Laura was very helpful with my process as a first time homebuyer."
"I couldn’t have asked for a better experience with Laura and SLATE Real Estate. I went in concerned to list our home during September as the market tends to be slower and I didn’t want our home to sitRead MoreRead Less
"Working with Laura was extremely easy. I had a unique property with two homes. She was able to find a buyer for me and I was able to purchase a new home that I absolutely love. She stayed in constant Read MoreRead Less
"Absolutely amazing experience buying my first home with Laura. She truly is great and will go around the world and back to help find what you’re looking for and solve your problems! Highly recommend!"
"Slate Real Estate is a partner you want in your corner. They make all real estate transactions simple and efficient. They communicate well. They have the knowledge and experience to guide you in the rRead MoreRead Less
"Working with Slate was truly a five-star experience from start to finish. The team was professional, knowledgeable, and always one step ahead. They listened, provided expert guidance and support everRead MoreRead Less
"Daniel and his office helped us close in record time giving us the ability to move out and in to our new home comfortably. The communication of the team made the process easy to understand and gave usRead MoreRead Less
"My fiancee and I were buying our first house together, and Laura was extremely professional, helpful, and understanding throughout the entire process. She was very knowledgeable and helped us at everyRead MoreRead Less