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The Home Team

Real Estate Professional NextHome Triangle Properties
1033 Oberlin Road
Suite 200
Raleigh, NC 27605
Being a first-time homebuyer from out-of-state and over 600 miles away should be a stressful process. But my husband and I just closed on our first home and thanks to Marcella, it was unbelievably easy. We’ve had more difficulties getting an apartment than we did buying a house with Marcella.

After a recommendation from a friend, we reached out to Marcella and she was quick to respond and set up a kickoff call with us. As a first-time homebuyer, there were a lot of learning curves and just general anxieties about the process. It was pretty obvious from our first meeting that Marcella is able to uniquely balance being realistic and consultative, as well as operate with high emotional intelligence in a way other agents we spoke to had not.

When we started looking at homes, there were several that we liked, but had significant red flags that Marcella helped us to identify and choose to walk away from. She never tried to rush a decision on us and oftentimes helped steer us away from homes that weren’t right.

When we finally found "the one," Marcella helped us craft an offer that was both competitive and still a win for us. We sat down together doing research houses in the area and she helped provide recommendations while never pressuring us into anything we weren’t comfortable with.

Because of Marcella, we were able to get our dream home at an incredible price. Throughout due-diligence, she helped us secure even more seller credits. She is seriously a master negotiator.

Working with Marcella saved us so much money throughout the sales process, but it also offered us incredible peace of mind. Across negotiations with the sellers, coordinating inspections, surveys, or partnering with the mortgage lender, it all felt so easy. I know in reality it wasn’t that the process was easy, but it was that Marcella helped shield us from the chaos and filtered the information and action items on our side to be as clear and easy as possible.

Even after closing Marcella has continued going above and beyond for us. She connected us with excellent contractors to help us get work done on the house before we move in and she stopped in to check on the house to make sure everything was okay while we remained out of state for a few more weeks.

Marcella is an incredibly kind person and an absolutely killer negotiator that you want in your corner. There is literally nothing I wish she had done differently in this process and I have been continuously surprised at how much she has continued going above and beyond for us, even after closing. I’m so grateful that she made it so easy to get our dream home.
Marcella was the best person and professional we could have had by our side through our first Raleigh home purchase! She was high touch and knowledgeable, and her guidance was essential in finding our home that checks all the boxes! We cannot thank her enough and would highly recommend her and The Home Team to all!
The Home Team was amazing. From start to finish, they went above and beyond in the recent purchase of my home. The process started nearly a year ago and, given limited inventory, I had to have my house built from the ground up. The Home Team was with me every step of the way, assisting me in making every decision in an informed and thoughtful way, and reassuring me during those moments where I felt overwhelmed. I was moving from Philadelphia to Raleigh - they helped me find a rental home while my house was being built and even helped me furnish the rental, since most of my furniture remained in Philadelphia. They provided sage advice during the financial aspects of my home purchase and remembered my preferences, goals and values throughout the entire process. I won't give away all of their secrets but, on closing day and even after I moved into my new house, they made sure I was taken care of. I honestly could not recommend them more highly.
Dean, Clemson University College of Veterinary Medicine
We were very pleased with Beth Smoot and the Home Team. Their thoughtful planning and marketing allowed us to sell our home in record time.
I do not think you will find a group that will do a better job or care more about you and your family.
Beth Smoot is the absolute best realtor on the planet. As a first time homebuyer, she helped make the process approachable and was there every step of the journey to ensure that I found the right home for me! Beth cares deeply about her clients and truly goes the extra mile. She works with an incredible team as well! I can't recommend her highly enough - 10 out of 5 stars!
Thanks for helping us close this so quickly!
If you're looking for a great realtor team, look no further! Marcella went above and beyond for our family. She helped us look at numerous properties, guided us through making an offer, and then helped us as we closed on our new house. We're thrilled with the place we found and couldn't have done it without Marcella's help! I highly recommend this team.
Marcella Simmons and her team have been so wonderful to work with during our home shopping and buying experience! I cannot recommend Marcella highly enough for all she has done for us. First off, we felt immediately at home with her. Having Marcella as a realtor was like house shopping with a super-skilled and real-estate savvy best friend. I always felt like she had our best interests at heart and truly cared that we got a house that would serve our family well for years to come (which we did - with our FIRST OFFER!). She was always available to answer our questions and no question was ever too minor. Having never bought a house before, I felt like I was in way over my head, but Marcella walked us through the process step by step. We never felt rushed or pressured in our decision-making - just that we had a great sounding board to bounce ideas off of and an advocate who would bend over backwards to help us. Not only is Marcella a wonderful and kind person, she's also extremely talented at what she does. When we found "the house", she immediately called the listing agent to get our foot in the door and talk up how perfect of a fit this home was for us. She helped us craft an offer that was good for us and the sellers. I truly believe that Marcella was the key to helping us get our house - without her tenacity and drive, I don't know where we'd be. She helped us negotiate with the sellers to get a major issue taken care of prior to moving, and provided us with an amazing list of contractors and resources for home upgrades and fixes. On top of that, the communication and organization with everyone in the NextHome office has been stellar. Thanks also to Trish, Bryan, and Beth for assisting us and making sure we had all our ducks in a row before closing. Overall, if I could give Marcella and NextHome more than 5 stars, I would! I will be recommending Marcella and team to all of our friends and family!
Beth provided her time and developed a game plan to get my mom's house ready to sell well before any listing was signed. Beth was always available to answer any questions, from how can I get a piano removed to providing input on getting the home ready for sale-do I remove old wallpaper, paint, replace carpet, light fixtures etc. Beth provided cost effective referrals for debris removal, wall paper removal, painting, carpet & house cleaning, movers etc. -and all of them were great. She recommended removing everything from the house and then staged it. The house was listed, multiple offers were received, the home was sold in 24 hours - above asking price. Needless to say I will work with Beth and her team in the future.
Marcella is the best of the best. She is so knowledgeable and really knows the Raleigh area. As first time home buyers, we were quite nervous about the process. However, Marcella made it all so easy and seamless for us. She was always so quick to respond to any questions that we had and never left us wondering what next steps were. We could not recommend her more and will be sharing her info with anyone who is looking for a phenomenal realtor!
Marcella and Beth did an amazing job getting our house sold. From getting the square footage corrected with Wake County to coaching with staging to setting the price exactly right so that it would be under contract very quickly, they led every step of the way! Once under contract they kept us informed of the inspection, appraisal and closing. They are an amazing team!
we just bought our second home (for the second time) with beth smoot and marcella. i cannot express the attention to detail, the ability to hear needs and follow through on requests is ridiculously unmatched. if you want someone to speak up for you and literally make miracles happen, go with this team!
I worked with Marcella and the team for almost 2 years to find exactly what I needed for my family. I cannot put into words how much I appreciate their patience and care as I navigated this difficult market. Marcella was almost always immediately available to help with questions or showings, but I also truly appreciate Beth and Bryan's help when needed. I always felt confident that I was going to get honest information and that they were advocating for me. In the end I found my dream home at a great price in one of the most difficult markets Wake County has ever seen and I could not possibly be more thankful for all that they did for my family. If you are looking for agents who go above and beyond to be your advocate, I recommend this team.
Beth Smoot is THE BEST! She was a joy to work with and made our transition into our new home as smooth as possible. Any hiccups that were presented, we met with ease because we knew Beth was on the case. From our initial showing to closing on our home Beth showed up with care, love, and a willingness to get the job done. We love Beth and The Home Team!
Out of state seller
Beth Smoot and her team were wonderful to work with. I had an unusual situation as an out of state seller, representing five family members who had inherited and then co-owned the house and property.

Beth and her team offered us a range of services: from help with clearing out the house, to help with hiring contractors, to the sale of the home itself. Cheerful team member, Bryan, was available with his truck when we needed him. He removed items from the house, delivered donations and made many trips to recycling centers or the dump for us. That help, as well as the overall support given by the team, allowed me to return home to California before the house was put on the market. Beth and her team took it from there, providing excellent communication to keep us updated about the sale.

Beth is professional as well as personable, empathetic and supportive. She guided us well through the process of preparing the home and through the marketing and sale of the house and property. Her many years of experience, as well as her familiarity with the Raleigh area, make Beth a great agent.
The Home team did an outstanding job for the sale of our house. Their commitment, organization, communication and attention to detail really sets them apart. 1000% recommended.
Outstanding experience from start to finish. The experience of selling can be stressful but Beth and the rest of the Home Team made things go absolutely smoothly. During the process Beth's experience and guidance were invaluable!
Beth is a very professional and kind agent. From listing to closing she was by our side, advising and helping. She knows the market very well and offers full service. Her team mate Bryan was very helpful as well. Moving and relocating is a stressful process. Beth Smoot and her Next Home team made our big move to grandchildren in Nashville TN so much nicer and doable. I highly recommend Beth and the Next Home team.
I highly recommend working with Marcella. She is extremely capable and a good listener who had real insight into what we wanted. We live in Chicago so we wanted to partner with someone who would help us through the process when we could not be in town for much of the time. We also began out search for in March 2022 when the market was exploding with multiple offers for each listing. We did not really have a preference for a specific area but knew we wanted a newer house or updated house with a a larger wooded lot. For much of the process Marcella was our eyes and ears, often scoping out listings which sounded interesting. She was very honest and observant thereby saving us multiple trips out to NC when she felt pretty certain that a property would not work for us. We ultimately decided on new construction in Chapel Hill. Marcella would proactively provide us with video and photo updates of the progress of the house. My husband, who works in real estate in Chicago, also felt very comfortable in Marcella's capable hands. We moved into our house 1.5 weeks ago and are very happy with our choice. Thank you Marcella for helping us in this process!
The Home team made the house selling process a smooth one for us. We sort of rushed the process and because of that we were worried we would run into a ton of issues. Beth was always available to answer any questions we had whether it was something we were confused about or we just wanted to double check something. We really appreciate Beth and team going the extra mile for us.
Many thanks to Beth and her team for leading us through the transition of selling our home – of special note - the staging of our home - which was outstanding and really made a difference. Many people may think that the listing agent's job is done once the contract is signed but Beth did so many things for us after that not only helping with our move but helping get the house ready for the new owners. It was great to draw from her knowledge and expertise of so many things that we would never have thought of. We can’t thank The Home Team enough for all the many things above and beyond that they did.
I cannot express how amazing this team is!! Marcella was 120% the entire time and was attentive to our needs and concerns. She really fought for us and was so easy to work with. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!
I've worked with a handful of agents over the years and can confidently say that, Beth and her team are the best. From start to finish I was impressed with their communication, professionalism, and can do work ethic. I went over to reattach the door knocker and kick guard after I painted the front door and Bryan had already gotten to it because the photographer was coming and he wanted to make sure it looked good. Several times, seemingly small things like this happened and they were addressed usually before I even knew about it. I feel confident that they managed this crazy market like pros and secured a fantastic contract for our house, all while making the process as stress free as possible.
I cannot say enough good things about NextHome! First time homebuyer in a competitive market. Marcella went to bat for me and communicated with me at every point along the way. She helped get me to where I want to be! You want NextHome in your corner!
I had the pleasure of working with Beth and her team multiple times. Beth was instrumental in helping me navigate through the preparation and sale of not only my house, but my parent's house as well. Beth's professionalism, knowledge of the housing market, grace and integrity provided the guidance needed throughout the entire process. Special thank you to Bryan (my extra brother!) who graciously made countless trips to donation and recycle centers - his extra helping hands (and truck) made stressful situations very manageable.
I highly recommend Beth and her team and look forward to working with them again!