Wilmington Business Wilson Wolfe Real Estate Needs Your Support

The new coronavirus has changed life for all of us. Local businesses have taken a huge economic hit, but communities are finding creative ways to support the establishments they know and love.

In an effort to help local businesses in our communities stay connected and succeed, Patch will shine a light on some of them through a series of Q&A articles during this time.

Wilson Wolfe Real Estate is one of the businesses in town facing struggles during the coronavirus. You can lend your support by reading more about the company, below, and by contacting them here.

Tell us about your business and its history in your town.

Wilson Wolfe is a local, family-owned boutique real estate firm owned by Wilmington residents and operated by over a dozen Wilmington residents serving the local community for over 25 years.

How has the new coronavirus impacted your business and its employees?

The coronavirus has forced us to temporarily close our beloved brick and mortar location on Main Street in Wilmington. Our hard working agents, 50 percent of whom are considered high risk because of age (AKA extensive experience and knowledge in their field), have been forced into quarantine and are working exclusively from home.

Fortunately, our younger employees and agents have taken full responsibility for all our "in- person" client interactions and community outreach. The COVID-19 health crisis struck at what is historically our busiest time of the year. The spring housing market is typically the time where we move the most of our new residents into town and assist current residents with selling their empty nests, as well as relocating or upgrading within the community.

We are doing our best to support the community who has been so good to us. We have reallocated our spring marketing and advertising budget to instead support the Wilmington Food Pantry (Wilmington Community Fund), Wilmington Cares and local residents preparing care packages for healthcare workers in our community. We recognize that this is going to be a tough time for us, but we also realize there are others in our community that are feeling the effects in stronger, more immediate ways. Our efforts to keep our business thriving during this crisis will hopefully enable us to continue supporting our community, as we have over the past 25 years.

How can local customers support you now and in the future?

My hope is that our community will keep small, independent local businesses in mind for all their needs — real estate and otherwise — during this difficult time for all. From the high school marching bands, PTO fundraisers, boosters, our local police and fire departments and more, it's the small, local businesses that always come through. Now is the time to remember and support them more passionately than ever.

Do you have any words of encouragement for your community?

My love of community and real estate fills me with hope that everyone is finding ways to enjoy the comfort of home and family.

Are you offering any special services, promotions or hours during this time?

We are providing no-cost home evaluations online, anytime. We are also launching a 10-day home decluttering challenge starting April 20.

Are there any other outstanding businesses in town you think deserve some community support?

Heller Eye Care, Wilmington Dance Academy, Sherwin Williams Paint Store

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Thank you, and stay safe!