Buying, selling or investing, we’d love to help
Whether you are getting ready to sell, looking for your next home, or adding a property to your portfolio, it helps to start with a conversation. Jonathan buys and sells homes around Wilmington, and he will listen first, answer your questions plainly, and walk you through your options with no pressure.
Selling
List your home on the MLS with a local broker, or compare that with a direct sale. Start with a free home evaluation.
Buying
Looking for a home in the Wilmington area? Jonathan can help you search, tour and make an offer. See buying a home.
Investing
Rentals, fixer-uppers, small multifamily or land: tell Jonathan what you are looking for and he will follow up. Your CPA, attorney or lender can advise on the tax, legal and financing side.
Two ways to sell: an MLS listing or a direct sale
Because Jonathan is both a licensed broker and a local home buyer, he can explain both paths side by side. Neither is right for everyone; the best fit depends on your home, your timeline and what matters most to you.
List on the MLS with Jonathan as your broker
- Jonathan represents you as your listing agent through Sea Gate Realty, Inc..
- Your home goes on the MLS so buyers’ agents and the major home search sites can see it.
- Pricing review, prep advice, photos, marketing, showings and negotiation.
- Listing services and fees are spelled out in a written listing agreement before you sign.
- Often a good fit for move-in-ready homes when reaching the widest pool of buyers matters most.
Sell directly to us
- Our company is the buyer, so there is no listing, no showings and no open houses.
- Sell as-is, with no repairs or cleaning, on a closing date you help choose.
- Jonathan is not your agent in a direct sale, and he will tell you that in writing.
- We talk first and learn about the house before putting together any offer, with no obligation.
- Often a fit for homes that need work, tight timelines or complicated situations.
Want more detail? See cash sale vs. listing vs. owner financing.
Your broker and brokerage
Jonathan Swanson, Licensed North Carolina Real Estate Broker, License #231105-NC
Brokerage firm: Sea Gate Realty, Inc.
Call or text (910) 367-5722
At your first substantial contact, Jonathan will review the NC Real Estate Commission’s Working With Real Estate Agents Disclosure with you, so you know how agency works before you share anything confidential.
Jonathan Swanson is a licensed North Carolina real estate broker (Sea Gate Realty, Inc.). Information on this site is general and not legal, tax, accounting or financial advice. Please talk with a qualified attorney, CPA or tax professional about your situation.
Serving New Hanover, Brunswick, Pender and Onslow counties
Jonathan works with buyers, sellers and investors in Wilmington and across New Hanover, Brunswick, Pender and Onslow counties, including Leland, Hampstead, Southport, Burgaw, Jacksonville and the Topsail area. See all service areas.
Let’s talk about your home
Request a free, no-obligation home evaluation, or call or text (910) 367-5722.
Get my free home evaluationFrequently asked questions
Is Jonathan a licensed real estate broker?
Yes. Jonathan Swanson is a licensed North Carolina real estate broker (License #231105-NC) with Sea Gate Realty, Inc.. When you list your home with him, the listing is held by Sea Gate Realty, Inc..
What is the difference between listing my home and selling it directly to you?
With an MLS listing, Jonathan is your agent: he prices, markets and negotiates the sale of your home to an outside buyer. With a direct sale, our company is the buyer, so Jonathan is not acting as your agent in that sale, and he will tell you so in writing up front. Many sellers like to see both options before deciding.
What is a free home evaluation?
Jonathan reviews your home and recent comparable sales nearby and walks you through how he would approach pricing and marketing it. It is a broker opinion to help you plan, not an appraisal, and there is no obligation to list.
Can you help me buy a home or an investment property too?
Yes. Jonathan helps buyers and investors across the Wilmington area as well as sellers. Tell him what you are looking for and he will follow up.
What is the Working With Real Estate Agents Disclosure?
The North Carolina Real Estate Commission requires agents to review this disclosure with you at first substantial contact, before you share confidential information. It explains the different agency relationships. You can read the Commission's Working With Real Estate Agents brochure any time.
Which areas do you serve?
New Hanover, Brunswick, Pender and Onslow counties, including Wilmington, Leland, Hampstead, Southport, Burgaw and Jacksonville. See all service areas.
Let’s talk
A real, local person picks up.
You'll usually reach Jonathan or his assistant — not a call center. Call, text, chat, or email, whatever's easiest for you. Jonathan is happy to set up a phone call or a visit at your place, your choice. No pressure — just answers so you can make the best decision.
When you can reach us: Jonathan is available live by phone or text 9 am–9 pm Eastern, 7 days a week — and often outside those hours if you need help. Forms and chat take messages 24/7, and we’ll respond as soon as possible.
Locally owned & serving Wilmington since 2004 · (910) 367-5722 · [email protected]
Jonathan Swanson, Licensed North Carolina Real Estate Broker, License #231105-NC, Sea Gate Realty, Inc.. Before discussing confidential information, Jonathan will review the NC Real Estate Commission's Working With Real Estate Agents Disclosure with you — read the Commission's Questions and Answers on: Working With Real Estate Agents brochure. Equal Housing Opportunity.