After nearly a decade shaping young minds as a teacher, I decided to switch gears and dive headfirst into the world of real estate. During my time with Brunswick County Schools, I was honored with Rookie of the Year in my first year of teaching and High School Teacher of the Year. That same drive to educate, advocate, and go above and beyond followed me into my real estate career.
I'm a REALTOR with Jacie and Company Real Estate at Choice Residential Real Estate, serving Wilmington, Topsail, Surf City, and the broader Cape Fear Region. Whether your client is a first-time buyer, a family relocating from out of state, or someone looking for a vacation rental investment, I offer a full-service experience that covers buying, selling, vacation rental management, and even home design guidance.
I'm especially strong with relocation clients. Many of my buyers are moving to the Wilmington area from out of state, and I've built a reputation for making long-distance transactions feel seamless. I'll do FaceTime showings, coordinate with contractors and builders, and handle the details on the ground so your client feels confident even when they can't be here in person. Multiple clients have found me through agent-to-agent referrals, and I take that trust seriously.
I'm a North Carolina native who grew up in Lenoir, graduated from UNC Asheville with a degree in History and Secondary Education, and moved to the Cape Fear Region to start my teaching career. I'm also a lifelong equestrian who grew up competing in Hunter/Jumper and First Level Dressage. When I'm not working, you'll find me on the tennis court, scuba diving, boating with my husband, exploring local restaurants and breweries, or snuggled on the couch with my baby boy and our two rescued French Bulldogs.
If you have a client headed to the Wilmington area or North Carolina's Cape Fear coast, I'd be honored to take great care of them. They'll get a former educator's patience and thoroughness, a relocation specialist's hands-on approach, and a real estate experience filled with thoughtful guidance and a touch of Southern charm.
"I don't even know if a comment can fully convey how incredible Sarah was as my agent. As a single mom, searching for a home in Wilmington was gut-wrenching at times. Then I pivoted to Sarah and everything about my experience changed. From day one, she made me feel supported, encouraged, and truly understood. She advocated for me every step of the way and helped me get the house I wanted at the perfect price with zero issues. She was everything I needed during such a vulnerable, life-changing moment."
"We relocated from Ohio and got a referral from another realtor in Raleigh for Sarah Wagner, and she did not disappoint! Super responsive, upfront and straight to the point, paid attention to detail both information-wise and when we were looking at houses. She basically bent over backwards to help us find our home and get ready for the move. We always felt fully supported and that Sarah stood up for us as her clients. We would 1000% recommend working with Sarah."
"I worked with Sarah from across the country, moving all the way from California! She was great and very proactive. She went house to house showing us properties over FaceTime and explaining everything, working with the contractors and builders. She made sure everything was as easy as possible, especially considering we were moving cross-country with two large dogs. Very polite and professional."
When you refer a client to me, they're getting a full-service agent who goes above and beyond, especially for out-of-state buyers. I'll handle FaceTime showings, builder coordination, and every detail on the ground so your client feels confident no matter where they're moving from. Your client will feel supported and advocated for from day one, and you'll have a referral partner who treats your trust like it matters, because it does.
I'm responsive, upfront, and straight to the point. Clients say I'm proactive, always available, and that I make them feel fully supported and advocated for throughout the entire process. Referring agents can expect the same—clear updates, no surprises, and a partner who keeps the ball rolling from contract to closing.