# Sam Palmieri Real Estate

> Sam Palmieri is a North Carolina real estate broker (NC Lic. 362778) with Anna Powell Real Estate | eXp Realty, serving the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Triangle (Wake, Durham and Orange counties) and Johnston County, with nationwide referrals for relocating clients. Focus: relocation, first responders, first-time buyers and sellers. Former NYPD officer, former Director of Marketing for Caul Group (an eXp Realty mega team) and eXp Con speaker.

Contact: (718) 419-0176 (call/text) · sampncrealtor@gmail.com · Instagram/TikTok @sampalmieriii · Stan Store https://stan.store/samanthapalmieri21_624

Content on this site was researched in October 2026 from public sources cited on each page. Area descriptions cover amenities, housing and commutes only (fair housing).

## Main pages
- [Home](https://www.sampalmieri.com/): Overview, who I help, guides, areas and latest posts
- [About](https://www.sampalmieri.com/about/): Background: NYPD, relocation from NY, marketing career, eXp Con
- [Buy](https://www.sampalmieri.com/buy/): NC buying process, buyer agreements, due diligence, programs, new construction vs. resale
- [Sell](https://www.sampalmieri.com/sell/): Five-phase listing marketing plan, market snapshot, NC seller rules
- [Relocate](https://www.sampalmieri.com/relocate/): Town-by-town summaries for 18 towns, taxes, schools lookup, first 60 days
- [First Responders](https://www.sampalmieri.com/first-responders/): Verified programs (NCHFA, HUD GNND, VA, USDA, FHA, local), proposed bills, shift-friendly tips
- [Guides](https://www.sampalmieri.com/guides/): Four free guides
- [Contact](https://www.sampalmieri.com/contact/): Phone, email, socials, consult booking, contact form

## Blog
- [Living in Raleigh, NC in 2026: What to Know Before You Move](https://www.sampalmieri.com/blog/living-in-raleigh-nc-2026/): Thinking about living in Raleigh in 2026? Home values, taxes, commutes, weather, greenways and first steps, from a local broker who relocated here.
- [Moving to Johnston County, NC: Clayton, Smithfield, Selma, Benson & More](https://www.sampalmieri.com/blog/moving-to-johnston-county-nc/): A 2026 guide to moving to Johnston County, NC: town-by-town home values, drive times to Raleigh, property tax rates, utilities, growth and what each town offers.
- [Raleigh vs. Johnston County: Cost of Living, Taxes, Commute & Homes](https://www.sampalmieri.com/blog/raleigh-vs-johnston-county-cost-of-living/): Raleigh or Johnston County? A 2026 side-by-side of home prices, property and sales tax, sample tax bills, utilities, commute times and home styles, with sources.
- [Things to Do in Raleigh & Johnston County: A Local's 2026 Guide](https://www.sampalmieri.com/blog/things-to-do-raleigh-johnston-county/): Parks, greenways, free museums, festivals and day trips in Raleigh and Johnston County, NC, plus 2026–27 event dates, from a local real estate broker.
- [Buying a Home in Raleigh or Johnston County in 2026: Market, New Construction vs. Resale & Programs](https://www.sampalmieri.com/blog/buying-a-home-raleigh-johnston-county-2026/): Buying in Raleigh or Johnston County in 2026? The current market, NC buying steps, new construction vs. resale, and verified NCHFA, VA, USDA and local programs.

## Free guides (PDF delivered by email via the Stan Store)
- Moving to the Triangle & Johnston County: https://stan.store/samanthapalmieri21_624
- The First Responder Home Buying Guide: https://stan.store/samanthapalmieri21_624
- How to Interview a Real Estate Agent: https://stan.store/samanthapalmieri21_624
- Selling Your Home in the Triangle: Why Marketing Matters More Than the MLS: https://stan.store/samanthapalmieri21_624

## Free consults
- Free home buyer & relocation consult: https://stan.store/samanthapalmieri21_624/p/free-home-buyer--relocation-consult
- Free home seller consult: https://stan.store/samanthapalmieri21_624/p/free-home-seller-consult

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