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North Chatham County Schools

 

Two new North Chatham County Schools under Construction

 

 

Chatham Grove Elementary Opening 2020

Chatham Grove Elementary, It’s Open!

 

Chatham Grove Elementary is under construction across Andrews School Road from Briar Chapel and Woods Charter School. Seaforth High School, 444 Seaforth Road in Pittsboro, off U.S. Highway 64, on the western side of Jordan Lake near Apex will open in 2021.

Most of the areas I work with are in the North Chatham area. This would be from Chapel Hill south to Pittsboro. East and West of 15-501.

Why Live in Chatham County?

Chatham County is just outside the Town of Chapel Hill. The 14,000 acre Jordan Lake is in Chatham Co. and just 15 minutes from the center of Chapel Hill and UNC.  The land is rural and beautiful country with lots of trees and rolling hills. The tax rate is about the lowest in the Triangle at just .74 per $100. ($740 yr for every $100,000, a $400,000 house is $2960 a year for property tax) There are many new homes for sale (unlike in the Town of Chapel Hill). Prices are amazingly low for the area.

Chatham School of Science & Engineering Early College

Students who qualify can earn an associates degree while still in high school.

Diverse and High Tech Schools

School test scores, teacher and student demographics

My clients who have bought in the Chatham County Schools have had good things to say about the schools. I always encourage  you to tour and visit the school to see for yourself because test scores and online reviews don’t tell the whole story about how the school will be for your child. I’ll be happy to go with you. More visits and different client reactions help me have a better understanding of what the schools are like to help my next clients.

Chapel Hill and Chatham County are full of people from all over the world attracted to the area because of the universities and high-tech jobs in the Research Triangle Park.  It isn’t surprising that every high school student in Chatham County is issued a Mac to use as their own. Middle and elementary students in Chatham County schools have a Mac too but they don’t take them home, they are distributed daily.

I’ve been on school tours of Perry Harrison Elementary and North Chatham Elementary and my impression are the schools are older (that’s subjective-some clients say look at that nice new school!).  I was impressed with the friendliness of the staff. North Chatham is well liked and has lower test scores than some area elementary schools but that may because it is the ESL and Spanish language immersion school

Margaret Pollard Middle School in Briar Chapel is just a few years old.  I recently toured the school with clients  and met for a long time with the principal. I was impressed.

A new elementary school,Chatham Grove, is under construction in the Briar Chapel neighborhood completion  2020.  A new high school, Seaforth, completion 2021 and is located on the south side of HWY 64 near Jordan Lake.

Test Scores

If you look at the test scores for North Chatham County Schools ,they compare favorably with Chapel Hill/Carrboro City Schools for the middle and elementary. and high school. All are ranked “B” by NC Department of Public Education School Report Card.  Northwood High has many AP classes and the parents I’ve talked with say that it’s community style school where the principal really knows the kids. The high school has an active sports program and the first high school dance program in NC. 

North Chatham County Schools Test Scores and demographics

Perry Harrison Elementary 

Perry Harrison the elementary school for Briar Chapel

 

Margaret Pollard Middle School 

Margaret Pollard Middle School

Margaret Pollard Middle School

 

Northwood High School

Northwood High School

Northwood High School

 

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Understanding the Buyer’s Agent Compensation

If you’ve bought and sold homes before, you may already understand how buyer’s agents get paid. However, I thought it would be helpful to provide a clear explanation for those who might be uncertain.

Seller-Paid Fee

The seller covers my fee as a buyer’s agent. Here’s how it works:

  1. The seller has a listing contract with a real estate brokerage company, agreeing to pay a fee for selling the house. This fee is negotiable but typically ranges from 5-6% in the Triangle.
  2. The Multiple Listing Service (MLS) was created for brokers to share their home listings with other brokers in the network, guaranteeing that agents from different companies would get paid for selling the home.
  3. The MLS is a contractual promise by the listing real estate company to pay the selling company (who brings the buyer) a specified fee. In the Triangle, this is typically 2.4%-3%. The listing company retains the remainder.
  4. My commission is already included in the price of the home, so you don’t save money if you are not represented by a buyer’s agent.

For Sale by Owner (FSBO) Properties

Sellers who sell their home as FSBO will usually pay the buyer’s side of the fee (2.5%-3%). If the FSBO is listed in the MLS (which they usually are), I am guaranteed a fee. If it’s not the going rate, I will inform you before showing the property. If you’re interested in an FSBO that isn’t listed in the MLS, let me know. I’ll arrange an appointment, have the seller agree to pay my fee, and sign a compensation agreement before showing you the home.

No Additional Buyer Fee

Some real estate companies charge a separate buyer-paid fee at the contract stage, usually ranging from $200 to $500. My company does not charge a buyer fee.

Representation for Your Relocation

If you’re relocating to the Triangle and aren’t sure which area, neighborhood, or house is best for you and your family, I can help! If you think I would be a good match for you as a buyer’s agent after watching my videos, feel free to give me a call at (919) 274-4365 or email me.

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