If you are thinking about selling your home, you have likely heard that commission rules have changed. Here is what that really means for you as a seller and how I guide my clients through those conversations with clarity, fairness, and strategy.

Buyer commissions have changed, but the process doesn’t have to be confusing. In this post, I explain how buyer agent fees work, what’s different under the new rules, and how I handle negotiations so my clients are protected, informed, and never caught off guard.

I recently returned from a yoga retreat on the island of Brač, Croatia, where I balanced energizing practices, seaside adventures, and garden-to-table meals with Chef Kruno. Alongside new and old friends, I found space for rest and reflection—even while managing five real estate transactions back home in Greensboro.

ShowingTime is the trusted scheduling system REALTORS® use in Greensboro to manage home tours for sellers, landlords, and tenants. According to the NC Residential Rental Contract (Form 410-T, Paragraph 10), tenants must allow reasonable access for showings, though best practice is to step out during tours.

Uneven or bouncy floors in Greensboro homes can result from natural settling, foundation shifts, subfloor damage, or flex in floating floors like LVP. Touring with awareness—and always hiring a licensed home inspector—helps buyers separate harmless quirks from serious issues.

At Joy Watson Real Estate in Greensboro, NC, the sunflower is more than a logo — it’s a symbol of resilience, community, and joy, inspired by planting sunflowers at our Wendover home. Across cultures, sunflowers represent healing, abundance, and optimism, values I bring to every home, rental, and neighbor I serve.

Last Minute Stage in Greensboro, NC is a pop-up concert series founded by Johanna and Lee Godwin, presenting local music in intimate, surprise-announcement shows that celebrate authentic artistry and community. Though Eric hasn’t played there, you’ll find him and many others inspired by the shows of Johanna and Lee Godwin—supporters drawn by shared love of creativity, live music, and connection.

Revolution Mill in Greensboro, NC is a beautifully restored historic textile mill now alive with live music, artisan food, galleries, and community spaces. Hear Hunsucker Piano at Grapes & Grains, grab wood-fired pizza at Cugino Forno, or enjoy craft brews at Incendiary Brewing—all in a place where past, present, and creativity meet.

Greensboro’s major developers are reshaping the city: Marty Kotis canceled his Publix plan at 1410 Westover Terrace, Andy Zimmerman is proposing apartments and maker space at South Elm and Gate City, and Roy Carroll is building the $62M Carroll at Parkside across from the ballpark. These projects bring growth, walkability, and buzz that will ripple into Midtown Idlewood, raising both opportunity and questions about traffic, green space, and neighborhood character.

Stay in the Urban Birdhouse Tiny Home in Greensboro, NC — a veteran-built model home from Tiny House Greensboro that once toured trade shows showcasing sustainable ADU living. This eco-friendly rental offers a private deck, lofted queen bed, and walkable access to Downtown Greensboro, Cone Hospital, and local dining.

In Greensboro, unsafe rental homes often remain occupied because enforcement is weakened by landlord influence, tenant fear, and too few inspections. Without stronger accountability, substandard housing continues to slip through the cracks at the expense of renters, neighbors, and taxpayers.

Greensboro property owners are facing city rules that look and feel a lot like HOA covenants—trash can fees, code compliance fines, and even tree regulations—all without ever opting in. Staying informed and speaking up at City Hall is essential to protect your costs, autonomy, and homeowner rights.

This month, Eric and I started our first-ever liver cleanse as a way to care for the one home we can’t move out of—our bodies. Guided by trusted sources like certified herbalist Ivy Ham, Medical Medium, and Ray Peat, we’re embracing this reset as part of a bigger commitment to wellness and maintenance.

In North Carolina, Due Diligence Money is a non-refundable fee paid directly to the seller in exchange for time to investigate the property, while Earnest Money is a refundable deposit held in escrow to show good faith and is only forfeited if the buyer backs out after the due diligence period. Both are paid at contract signing and credited toward the purchase at closing.

A North Carolina Supreme Court case is moving forward after a 14-year-old Greensboro student was allegedly given a COVID-19 vaccine without parental consent, violating both state law and constitutional rights. As a former special education teacher and advocate for informed consent, I believe this case highlights the urgent need to protect bodily autonomy and parental authority—especially when public institutions are involved.

Hunsucker Piano is the professional music brand of Greensboro-based pianist Eric Hunsucker, offering live piano performances for weddings, memory care communities, private events, and country clubs. With a blend of classical skill and yacht rock flair, Eric brings decades of experience and a genuine love for playing wherever real music is welcome.

Joy Watson Real Estate is a locally owned, non-corporate firm offering personalized real estate services and thoughtfully curated rental homes in Greensboro, NC—each filled with meaning, story, and real furniture. We work with buyers, sellers, and renters only when it’s one of our homes, blending legacy, design, and community impact in everything we do.

Wafco Mills Condominiums offer modern comfort in Greensboro’s Historic College Hill. Walk to downtown, cafes, and the Greenway; explore current condos for sale.