We’ve lost count of how many times we’ve heard it:
“Sounds too good to be true.”
“Sure, I researched you, reached out from your website to help my daughter find a home in Raleigh—but I still think you’re a scam.”
Let me get this straight…
You’re online, searching for safe, financially sound housing options for your family. You find Burson Home Advisors, read our articles, reviews, and case studies, then request a Personalized Lease to Own Raleigh Consultation… and before we even meet, you send an email saying, “I think this is a scam.”
Just because something—and someone—seems too good to be true doesn’t mean it is. There are still people in this world showing up every day, doing good work, offering real solutions to real-life challenges.
We know because we are those people. And housing transitions—especially cross-country ones with tight timelines—can feel like pressure cookers. That’s where we come in.
The Challenge: Cross-Country Relocation on a Deadline
Rhonda’s promotion was too good to pass up. But she had just four weeks to get settled in Raleigh—and a full life to relocate from Phoenix.
We’ve successfully moved families in as little as two weeks, so we were ready. But there were bumps in the road.
The first? She wasn’t sure we could pull it off. She even toured homes with a different agent—not our in-house Broker, Tamera, who has successfully relocated more than 120 families, many through our rent to own Raleigh homes program.
When we found out, we reminded her: we’re the steady hand, the guiding force. Let us do our jobs.
Building Trust Through Our Red Carpet Consultation™
To her credit, Rhonda listened. She understood. And coming from a background in commercial real estate herself, she knew she’d burned a week of momentum.
We conducted our Red Carpet Consultation™, digging deep into what she and her boys truly wanted: lifestyle, location, flow, commute time, schools. Within three hours, we curated a custom online tour of homes for sale in Raleigh that honored her vision.
She booked a flight for herself, the boys, and her dad. Within 48 hours, they were in the Triangle.
Finding “The One” With Our Red Carpet One & Done Tour™
Our partner, Karen, guided the family through our Red Carpet One & Done Tour™—and as usually happens, they found their home. A beautiful one. It checked every box and gave them room to grow.
Everyone was elated—except us. We weren’t surprised. Why? Because this is what we do.
We listen.
We care.
We connect dreams to addresses.
The Obstacle: Overpricing in a Competitive Market
There was one big problem: the home was significantly overpriced.
Even the listing agent agreed—but the sellers had already purchased a larger home for their family of six and needed a certain number. Everyone was in a tough spot.
Still, we did what we always do—our due diligence. Five separate parties on our side ran comps. Independently, each one came back with the same max number. We knew going higher would be a loss for Rhonda.
Creative Problem-Solving Wins the Day
We presented our highest and best offer—with care, clarity, and forward thinking. We asked the listing agent to work with us to give this family a shot at a new beginning.
That same morning, Rhonda learned the boys’ new school had already started. Best case? They’d be starting a month late. The pressure was on.
The sellers countered: $10,000 above our max. We had no wiggle room.
Then Jerry had an idea.
“What if we cut our commission by $2,500, the buyer contributes $2,500, the listing agent does the same, and the sellers come down $2,500…”
That’s $10,000. Problem solved.
Closing the Gap and Opening the Door
It was Friday afternoon. The clock was ticking. At 5 p.m., the call came in: the sellers agreed.
Rhonda’s response? “I seriously can’t thank you enough for your support and creativity!”
From “I think you’re a scam” to “You made this possible with Lease to Own Raleigh.”
Why This Matters
Rhonda and her boys will be in their new home in less than two weeks—on their own terms, with lease to own Raleigh benefits that include:
- Locked-in payments lower than a mortgage
- A share in the home’s appreciation, building real wealth during the lease period
- The flexibility to buy or cash out after one year
- A home that fits their life now and has room to grow
This is the heartbeat of Burson Home Advisors.
Walking beside families like Rhonda’s—through doubt, urgency, and celebration—is why we do this work.
Learn more about our Lease-to-Own Raleigh program:
https://www.bursonhomeadvisors.com/low-down-payment-homeownership