Carolina Closings

How do you go from house hacking in college to building a full-time real estate investing business? In this episode of Carolina Closings, Scott Rubzin shares his journey from buying his first home in California during college to becoming a full-time real estate investor in the Greater Charlotte area. Scott breaks down how renting rooms to teammates sparked his interest in real estate, how a simple...

In this episode of Carolina Closings, Lee Northcutt shares his journey from owning a music business in Charlotte to becoming a top-performing real estate agent with Keller Williams SouthPark. With over 150 families helped in just five years, Lee breaks down what it really takes to succeed in real estate through relationships, consistency, and adapting to changing markets. Lee also gives an in-dept...

In this episode of Carolina Closings, Drew Ferguson sits down with Brayden Hawkins of North Carolina Farm Bureau to break down everything homebuyers, homeowners, and real estate investors need to know about insurance in today’s market. From understanding homeowners insurance policies to navigating roof claims, coastal coverage, liability protection, and umbrella policies, Brayden shares practical...

How do you build a thriving real estate business while balancing leadership, family, and long-term growth? In this episode of Carolina Closings, Amy Cromer shares her incredible journey from first getting her real estate license in 1998 to stepping away for the corporate world and eventually returning to real estate full-time in 2015. Today, Amy leads a successful 12-person team at Hillcrest Realt...

How do you build a successful real estate career in a brand new city with no network, no team, and starting from scratch? In this episode of Carolina Closings, Kristen Hall shares her journey from working in hospitality to becoming a top-performing real estate agent in Charlotte, North Carolina. From leveraging relationships as a new mom to mastering social media marketing and working with top men...

Want to know how a real estate agent can serve 100+ clients in just 2 years and rank in the top 3%?  In this episode of Carolina Closings, Drew sits down with Rob Durden to break down the exact process, mindset, and daily habits behind his rapid success in the Charlotte real estate market. Rob shares how he transitioned from coaching in the mortgage industry back into real estate sales and quickly...

Join us on Carolina Closings as we sit down with Charlie Williams of Sotheby’s International Realty, a Charlotte native with 14 years of real estate experience and over 300 homes sold, recently surpassing $100 million in career sales. Charlie shares insights into the Charlotte market in Q4 2025, including strategies for pricing, presentation, and marketing in today’s traditional market. Learn how...

Join Drew for an in-depth conversation with Sydney Caldwell, a top-performing real estate agent with Compass serving North and South Carolina. With seven years of full-time experience and over 110 families helped, Sydney shares valuable insights into the current Charlotte real estate market and strategies for both buyers and sellers navigating today's shifting conditions. Sydney breaks down the cu...

Join us on this episode as we sit down with Byron Mims, a top-performing real estate agent in the Charlotte market. With over eight years of experience helping more than 60 families buy and sell homes, Byron shares his insights into today’s real estate landscape, the challenges buyers and sellers face, and the strategies he uses to deliver exceptional service. In this episode, you'll learn: How to...

Join us on this episode as Sam Duncan from Dash Carolinas shares his expertise on the Raleigh real estate market. With seven years as a full-time agent and over 180 families helped, Sam reveals trends in Wake County, strategies for first-time and moving-up buyers, and how he protects clients’ investments while guiding them through one of life’s biggest financial decisions. From understanding marke...

In this episode of Carolina Closings, we sit down with Seth Brown, a top agent at Epique Real Estate in Charlotte, North Carolina, who’s helped over 40 families buy and sell homes in just three years. Seth shares insights on current market trends, including realistic home pricing, opportunities for first-time buyers, and relocation strategies for those moving to the Charlotte area. He also breaks...

Welcome to Carolina Closings! Host Drew Ferguson sits down with Andrea Berenfeld, top real estate agent in the Greater Charlotte area and Broker Associate with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Elite Properties. Andrea brings over 30 years of experience in the real estate and homebuilding industry and has helped dozens of families buy and sell homes in the Charlotte region.  andreaberenfeld.bhhselit...

In the first episode of Carolina Closing, host Drew Ferguson sits down with top Charlotte real estate agent Adam Jupiter to break down the current Charlotte real estate market, shifting buyer–seller dynamics, and the negotiation strategies every home buyer and seller needs to know in 2025. Adam shares real-world insights from helping 100+ families navigate the home buying process, discussing how r...