When I wanted to buy a very specific piece of real estate I contacted Steve and Sandy Thornton. They are very knowledgable and closely connected to the area real estate market. Within a month they had found exactly what I was looking for at reasonable price. They are very easy to work with and they seem to have that special intuition of where to look and what you are looking for. I highly recommend them and when I am looking for real estate again I will most definitely seek there expertise.
Tom Lewallen
Sandy and Steve,
Thank you for helping us find our new home as we relocated to the Wilmington, NC area. Your professionalism and knowledge of the Real Estate Industry is outstanding!! Your emails and listings of houses that began months before we moved to NC were most helpful. Once we arrived you were quick to show us around. You made all the difference in the world of making this a smooth move.
Chuck and Kellie Drake
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Our experience in working with Sandy and Steve to find a home in Hampstead, NC was extremely positive. Almost daily they communicated with us on potential properties and new listings. Sandy and Steve went out of their way to accommodate us and make us feel welcome in a new area. Their business ethics are of the highest standards and their attention to "their customer" ensured us prompt response, reliability and a commitment to finding our perfect house. Sandy and Steve enjoy what they do and they do it well.
Angie and David Major
Sandy Thornton is a very professional, energetic, attentive and client orientated real estate agent who kept our best interests as a priority while we were searching for a home to purchase. We've purchased three homes in the past 20 years, where we've had a variety of experiences with real estate agents. We must say, working with Sandy was a pleasure and one of our most positive encounters. Sandy constantly kept us abreast of relevant changes throughout the process, handling a multitude of details on our behalf. Her engaged participation was exceptionally helpful since we lived out of state and were unfamiliar with many of the local real estate laws and considerations. She definitely lightened the stress factor for us. We highly recommend Sandy. She worked diligently in providing us with first rate, quality service in the purchase of our home in Sneads Ferry, NC. Thank you Sandy.
Sunny and Brian Mullery
We were referred to Sandy and Steve by the relocation service, and it worked out very well for us. Sandy and Steve have worked with relocation companies and knew several details of my employer's relocation policy. They have a good knowledge of the real estate market in New Hanover and Pender counties, and that was helpful after some friends convinced us to expand our search for homes to a larger area, including Hampstead. They were quite accommodating as they showed us many homes in both counties. For each home viewing they brought the associated information, and they helped us remember and prioritize the advantages of those we liked best. Their experience with construction and knowledge of builders in the area was also helpful for evaluating and comparing new construction against resale homes. (Sandy also helped us find a beach condo rental in Surf City where we stayed for a week during our home search time.) We met some of Sandy and Steve's other clients, and it's clear that Sandy and Steve work hard for and enjoy getting to know the people they work with.
We heartily recommend them without reservation.
Doug and Lisa Crawford
Sandy and Steve
You and Steve were very helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly. I gave you the qualities I wanted in a place and you found me several that matched what I wanted in Surf City. You were always available and explained all the paperwork to me. When I was in a bind because Navy Federal didn't want to do the mortgage, you were quick to help me find another lender. It was a great experience overall and I would definitely do business with you again. You have my trust and confidence.
Anthony Angelone
Sandy and Steve,
Beside all the help and consideration you gave us in our move to NC last year on our short buying trip you put us in the right house in Hampstead. You could have put us in the other house on Masters with the pump over of sewage and at the time we might have taken that house. We had no idea and you pointed it out and said lets look further. That impressed me. Other than being a good sales person you are a good person .
Best Regards
Richard E Vanisko
We needed to find the right home fast. Because of Sandy's experience and knowledge of the area she was able to narrow our search for the perfect home located in Hampstead. Sandy is professional yet friendly and down to earth. We never felt pressured. Sandy was in touch with us daily through the purchase process and continues to check in to make sure all is going well. We would recommend Sandy to anyone with real estate needs. Thank you Sandy.
Skip and Molly Schumitsch
Steve and Sandy recently helped us purchase our home in Hampstead and we found that they provided a thorough, professional job in a friendly setting. They really went above and beyond what we expected – they were always available to take our calls, helped answer our many, many questions and gave us advice on aspects of coastal properties that we were oblivious to. We felt really comfortable working with them and totally confident in their abilities. Even after the purchase of the house went through, they were still available to help us out with regard to structural work that needed to be completed on the property. I would have no hesitation in recommending Steve and Sandy if you are thinking of purchasing or selling a home.
P.S. & L.B.
Sandy,
Thank you for all your hard work in helping me find the right house in the Wilmington area. You are a great resource. You had useful insight into each neighborhood we visited. You were always available when I called. I couldn't be happier with the results.
Brian Morgan
GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy
“When Ricky and I wanted to sell our home in Hampstead, we went to Steve and Sandy Thornton at Century 21 Sweyer & Associates. Right from the start, it felt like we were old friends. Steve and Sandy were extremely knowledgeable in their profession and did everything within their power to get our home sold quickly and for the most money. They were always available to answer any questions and to relieve any fears we may have had. The best thing we did when we sold our home was to hire Steve and Sandy. They couldn't be our agents in the new state we are moving to, and what a loss for us, but they have bent over backwards to see that we are getting the best deal possible even though its 850 miles away. I have no complaints whatsoever and would highly recommend Steve and Sandy because they are simply the best in the market. I hired a realty team and ended up with friends who sold my home.”
-- Janice Baker
“Sandy and Steve put us at ease in the selling of our property in Hampstead. Prompt, courteous and professional, they delivered. I would recommend, if buying or selling, they are the team to put to work for you.”
-- Wayne Brazelton, Broker/Certified New Home Specialist, Coldwell Banker First Realty
“We have sold nine houses/properties since 1970. Our most recent sale in Sneads Ferry was by far one of our best experiences. Steve and Sandy Thornton with (Century 21 Sweyer & Associates) were our REALTORS®. Sandy and Steve were a real pleasure to deal with from the first day to after our closing date. They were professionals in every way. They went the extra mile, well beyond what is normally expected from a REALTOR®. They had a special 4’ X 8’ sign made and attached it to our dock which generated a lot of calls from boat traffic. They also added a virtual tour to their website listing which gave a great presentation of our house and boat dock with lifts. They held several open houses and ran many newspaper ads. We live over 140 miles away from our house in Sneads Ferry, and it was difficult to be on-site to take care of maintenance needs. Steve and Sandy were always there to help in finding contractors when needed and let them into the house as needed. We would highly recommend Steve and Sandy Thornton with (Century 21 Sweyer & Associates) to anyone who is thinking about selling their home.”
-- Danny and Tina Collins
“We decided earlier this year to look at beach properties in Surf City and Topsail Island and just happened to drop in to Century 21®. We met Steve and Sandy Thornton, and they immediately started the education process with regards to beach properties, what to look for, insurance, history of the area, etc. They are extremely competent and very helpful in many areas that are outside their area of responsibilities. They are very friendly, always available and very knowledgeable. They honestly made this one of our most enjoyable and easy purchases we have ever made. I would highly recommend them and you will count yourself lucky to have these guys on your side. Thanks!”
-- Colm and Aggie Dalton
“I have known Sandy Thornton for three years. I have found her to be an outstanding person. She can be a leader, a team player and gives 100% to any thing that she is involved in. She has a great personality and makes everyone feel important and comfortable. She has broad knowledge of many things and I consider her to be a life-long learner. I don't think there is anything that she wouldn't tackle and do a good job. She is excellent at her job and makes her clients feel they can trust her explicitly. I have found Sandy to be very trustworthy and loyal.”
-- Sandre Holtslag
“With your wonderful help, we have settled down in Hampstead at Castle Bay. We really love the community, nice people and quiet neighborhood, and of course, good schools. My friend Dr. Li has just come to me for your contact information, hoping to get the same kind of good help as we did.”
-- John Liu
“Carole and I couldn’t let another week go by without sending a note to tell you how much we appreciate the way you handled the recent sale of our parents' home in Hampstead. We seemed to get offers that were not always so simple to accept. None the less, in each case you took care of every detail: the mountain of paperwork, the calling of agents and other interested buyers and lastly making sure all legal issues were covered. In the process, we learned to feel your sincerity and that you considered us not just seller-representatives for our parents, but almost part of the family. In case you run into a person reluctant to list their house or property with you, feel free to show them this note since we think you are the best!”
-- Thomas Moore & Carole Malpass
“What can we say? Both Sandy and Steve made us feel as though we were old friends while we did our search for our retirement home in Wilmington. In just three days, we found our dream home, and they made it as easy as could be in a completely professional way. We highly recommend Sandy and Steve as your REALTORS®, if you want to be completely satisfied and happy, and make some wonderful new friends!”
-- Bill and Patty Prussia
“Maria and I just wanted to take a few minutes to thank you for your time in helping us find our new home. You listened to what we were looking for in our first home in Hampstead and helped us find one that was just right for us. You went above and beyond your job in helping us feel welcome and getting us familiarized with a new area. You answered all of our questions and helped make the daunting task of finding a home as easy as possible. When my job took me out of town for a couple of weeks, I had no reservations with letting you take care of the details while I was away. We have heard nightmare stories from friends that have dealt with other REALTORS®, so we were nervous at first. However, our minds were put at ease right away because we knew we were dealing with knowledgeable professionals dedicated to working for us. It has been a pleasure dealing with you. Thank you again.”
-- Anthony Sferrazza and Maria DiMarco
“Steve and Sandy Thornton were our agents when we bought our new home in Hampstead. They found us a wonderful house, and they led us through every detail of the purchase. They were always available to answer all of our questions and concerns, did all of our 'legwork,' and provided expertise that we did not have. We could not have asked for better representatives!”
-- Bob and Liz Thomas
“I just wanted to say thanks for the help that you and Steve provide me in purchasing my new house in Hamptead. It was really good to have someone helping me in this process who knows all the ins and outs of home buying. Your help made the process go much smoother that I expected it to. I also appreciate the Lowe's gift card that you gave me. I am sure that will come in handy over the next few weeks as I get things moved in and set up. If I ever run into someone looking for a REALTOR® in this area, I will be sure to give them your name.”
-- Travis W. Hughes
