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Serving All of North Carolina

Your Home Is Your Legacy. Let Us Help You Protect It.

Downsizing doesn't mean downgrading. As a Top 100 NC producer and SRES® specialist, we guide seniors and their families through every step — from understanding your home's value to finding the perfect next chapter. No pressure. No gimmicks. Just people who care.

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SRES® Seniors Specialist
252+ Homes Sold
5-Star Zillow Reviews
Kim Pendergrass, Senior Real Estate Specialist
How We Help

Everything You Need to Make Informed Decisions

We believe knowledge is the best protection. That's why we provide comprehensive, honest guidance — and we never pressure you into anything.

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Downsizing Guide

A step-by-step plan to sort, simplify, and move on your terms — from decluttering strategies to timeline planning.

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Reverse Mortgages

Honest, balanced information about how reverse mortgages work, what they cost, and whether selling might be a better option.

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Housing Options

From 55+ communities to townhomes to aging in place — understand your choices and find the right fit.

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Financial Strategies

Capital gains exclusions, Medicare/Medicaid implications, tax planning — protect your money during life's biggest transaction.

Plan Smart →
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Scam Prevention

Wire fraud, deed theft, predatory offers — learn the warning signs and protect yourself.

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Selling Your Home

What's a CMA? How do I prepare? What are NC closing costs? Everything in plain English.

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252+
Homes Sold Last Year
SRES®
Seniors Specialist
10+
Counties Served
5.0★
Zillow Rating
Kim Pendergrass
Meet Your Guide

Kim Pendergrass

Broker/Realtor & SRES® Seniors Real Estate Specialist — Grow Local Realty

Kim is a Top 100 NC real estate producer, SRES® Seniors Real Estate Specialist, host on American Dream TV, and has been featured in Triangle Real Producers magazine. With 252+ homes sold across the Triangle in the past year alone, she brings proven results and genuine care to every client.

As an SRES® specialist, Kim is uniquely qualified to guide clients aged 50+ through the complexities of buying, selling, and relocating. She also brings professional staging knowledge and works with a trusted network of attorneys, financial advisors, move managers, and home inspectors — all personally vetted.

Whether you're exploring your options, need an honest home value assessment, or are ready to make a move, Kim delivers 5-star service with patience, knowledge, and genuine care. Serving the Triangle area and all of North Carolina.

🏡 SRES® Specialist
🏆 Top 100 NC Producer
⭐ 5-Star Zillow Agent
📺 American Dream TV Host
📰 Published in Real Producers
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Why Families Trust Us

We Work Differently

We don't just list homes. We guide families through life transitions — with honesty, patience, and deep local expertise.

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We Use the Same Professionals Our Family Uses

Every attorney, financial advisor, inspector, and move manager we recommend is someone we've worked with personally. We don't take referral fees. We recommend them because they're the best.

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Your Free CMA Shows the Whole Picture

A Comparative Market Analysis tells you exactly what your home is worth. We provide this free, with no obligation. It's the first step toward an informed decision — whether you sell now, later, or not at all.

Request Your Free CMA
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We Understand This Is Emotional

Your home holds decades of memories. We don't rush you. We don't minimize your feelings. We listen first, educate second, and act only when you're ready.

What Our Clients Say

Real Stories from Real Families

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Kim made me feel that anything I had to say was important and responded to messages quickly, cheerfully and competently. She was incredibly patient with me and treated our house as special as I thought it was.

— Debi W.
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This was my first time putting a home on the market. I was stressed to the max. Kim put my mind at ease immediately. She took time to answer any of my questions from start to finish!

— Verified Client
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Kim is an upmost professional realtor. She went over lots of information we had no clue about. She really had our family's best interest at heart. Kim NEVER dropped the ball on us.

— Verified Client
North Carolina Programs

Tax Relief & Assistance for NC Seniors

North Carolina offers several programs that can significantly reduce your costs.

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Homestead Exemption

Homeowners 65+ with income under $38,800 can exclude up to 50% of their home's appraised value from property taxes.

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Circuit Breaker Program

Limits your annual property taxes to just 4–5% of your income. Available for homeowners 65+ who have owned their home for 5+ years.

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Disabled Veteran Exclusion

Veterans with 100% service-connected disability can exclude up to $45,000 of home value from taxes — no age or income limits.

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No Tax on Social Security

North Carolina does not tax Social Security benefits — a significant advantage for retirees on fixed incomes.

Learn About All NC Programs →

Ready to Find Out What Your Home Is Worth?

Get a free, no-obligation Comparative Market Analysis from Kim. It's the first step toward understanding your options — whether you decide to sell now, later, or stay put.

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Let's Talk About Your Needs

Fill out the form below and Kim will personally follow up within 24 hours. No obligation, no pressure — just a friendly conversation about your options.

Your information is private and secure. We will never share or sell your data.

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Service Area

Raleigh & the Triangle
Serving all of North Carolina

Availability

Mon–Fri: 8am–6pm
Sat: 9am–3pm
Evenings by appointment

"I believe every family deserves honest guidance and a stress-free experience when it's time to make a move."

— Kim Pendergrass

📞 Call Kim: (252) 432-5691