14889 US Highway 17, Suite B Hampstead, NC 28443 (910) 270-8880
I am a Top Selling Agent and a Licensed International Real Estate Advisor in coastal North Carolina, as well as the Cape Fear REALTORS® Global Network Chair for 2020 and 2021.
I was nominated by my clients and awarded by the American Institute of Real Estate Professionals for the fourth time in a row as one of the 10 Best Real Estate agents in NC for clients’ satisfaction.
I am not just selling in the luxury market, but I am also selling a luxury experience and a higher level of client satisfaction. One sale for a quick buck isn’t as important as creating a luxury brand perception. My clients care about ethics when they choose a real estate agent. They value my honesty, hard work, loyalty, persistence, and my impeccable communication and negotiation skills.
I provide all-inclusive service to all of my clients.
I am extremely knowledgeable about the real estate industry which is evidenced by having surpassed the necessary training and certifications required of a Real Estate Agent. I am a certified Resort & Second-Home Property Specialist, a Certified International Property Specialist, an Accredited Luxury Home Specialist, as well as a member of The International Multiple Listing Service. I am always trying to bring to the table the best of both worlds – America and Europe. I am well versed and familiar with different cultures and backgrounds. I enjoy a challenge! The best recognition for me is to know that I have succeeded.
Energetic and caring, I believe that through a clear understanding of my clients' needs and goals, the perfect opportunity can be found. Effective client care means focusing my entire business around learning and meeting my clients’ needs.
My background consists of extensive sales experience as well as banking.
My representation of Sellers and Buyers spans a wide range of domestic, as well as international clientele; such as investors, attorneys, doctors, military families, and first-time home buyers.
Most importantly, my business is almost exclusively generated from past clients and referrals which stands as a true testament to my outstanding service.
My reputation and good name are important to me.
I was born and raised in the Czech Republic and have lived in many countries all over Europe. I studied the Russian, German, and French languages, as well as the fundamentals of Latin. I never thought the English language was going to be in my future until I met my Marine husband while vacationing in Japan. We have been happily married for over sixteen years and we have three children whose ages are 10, 14 and 16. In 2016, I became a legally naturalized American citizen! I worked hard to acclimate myself to the American lifestyle and culture, and have learned the English language on my own without any formal education.
I am a firm believer in giving back. I donate to various charities every year.
In my free time, I love to garden which is a passion that I acquired from my grandmother. I enjoy traveling, doing fun activities with my children, spending time with my husband and our overly loveable yellow labs and two grumpy cats. It is a lot of fun to watch your hard work grow and bloom throughout the year! Much like Real Estate!
My motto is "IF IT IS IMPORTANT TO YOU – IT IS A MUST FOR ME".
Languages Spoken: English, Czech, and German - intermediate
What my clients are saying (51)
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03/23/2024 - Katie zyla
Irena is fantastic! Her knowledge, excellent communication skills and candor are only a few terrific qualities that make her top-notch. We cannot say enough about Irena and her team. Irena's willingness to share her expertise, contacts and time with us helped us throughout the entire search, buy and settle process. We absolutely recommend Irena and will reach out to her for future home selling/buying needs. Thank you for a memorable experience.
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02/15/2024 - Not Provided
We loved working with Irena.She gave us great market insight and exceptional service. She helped us negotiate the best price in this depressed economy. We were able to sell our house and close quickly. I love her honesty and how hard she works for the client. She is responsive and gets things done quickly. I highly recommend Irena Kohler to bu or sell a house.
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02/14/2024 - Not Provided
Irena was always on top of things. She sold my house in less than 48 hours. The process was completed within a month. Irena should be your go-to in selling your real estate. Plus she was always straight with me.
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02/01/2024 - Not Provided
She did a fabulous job selling our house quickly and efficiently! The process was as easy as could be expected when selling your house during the holiday season and being in a military town.
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01/31/2024 - Andrew Holeman
Irena is by far the most knowledgeable and experienced agent I have ever met. She is honest, direct, and leaves nothing to wonder about and removes ambiguity in every step of the process. It was refreshing and relieving have her work collaboratively with me. She even mentored the sellers agent on his breakthrough sale in the industry. Irena worked with me beginning 6 months before I moved to Jacksonville, NC when I was still in San Antonio, TX. I almost bought a home by assuming the sellers loan and she made it a possibility before I walked away from that sale. She found the best insurance premium after I spun my wheels. She provides full service and will a sale through cradle to grave. Thank you Irena and you will be the first call I make if I decide to sell or upgrade. Andrew
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01/20/2024 - Not Provided
We are a military family that was living overseas and she made the process of finding and buying a home very smooth. As first time home buyers we had little knowledge of the process, but Irena was patient and willing to answer all of our questions, simple as they were. We will definitely to work with Irena again in the future.
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12/19/2023 - Not Provided
Irena is the TOP agent in Hampstead (and beyond) for a reason. Her work ethic, dedication, communication, and HUSTLE are second to none. She is very direct and tells you the truth, not just what you want to hear. Her communication and professionalism are exceptional. She earned out trust and represented us as sellers of a unique, luxury home in a rapidly-changing market, selling for top-dollar in a short period of time. She expertly managed our anxiety and helped us through every step of the sale. We wholeheartedly recommend Irena to anyone interested in buying or selling a home in beautiful coastal North Carolina!
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12/06/2023 - Not Provided
My cousin recommended Irena to me. He lives in the area and owns a few properties so I figured it would be a good recommendation. I was not disappointed! This woman works tirelessly, is very prompt and responsive, and doesn't beat around the bush. When we were looking at houses she had an incredibly keen eye to point out issues with the houses or upgrades I wouldn't have noticed. Throughout the process all the way to signing she kept me up to date with what was happening and answered questions I didn't even know I had. If and when I decide to sell or buy another house I will be calling her, no doubt.
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10/28/2023 - Not Provided
My husband and I were new to the area and looking for our dream home. We found Irena because of her outstanding reviews online and luckily we did because she did a great job finding us exactly what we wanted in a house. She has such a strong work ethic, is extremely friendly and has vast knowledge of the area. As a realtor, she always has her clients best interests at heart and is willing to go to bat for you regardless of the situation. She also continued to follow-up with us even after closing to make sure we were happy and comfortable in our new home. Not only did we find a great real estate agent but someone who we will remain connected with long-term. We cannot recommend her enough!
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09/23/2023 - Larkin Magel
Irena was fantastic. She was very responsive; guided me through the entire process; and got my property sold at a very good price. Very knowledgeable and put my mind at ease. Highly recommend. You won't be disappointed!
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05/03/2022 - Veronica Baker
Irena Kohler was a pleasure to work with. She's 💯 percent committed. She's extremely knowledgeable. Great work ethics, great communication skills, great customer service skills. She is also a great listener. She understood our expectations in getting our home sold. This isn't our 1st time selling a home. We own other property. This was our 1st time using Mrs. Kholer. She's by far the best realtor we have ever used. With fantastic marketing skills and her knowledge of the housing market is incredible, which is why we chose her to work with. She's amazing and we will definitely use her again in the future and we'll refer family and friends. Mr.& Mrs. Alton Baker
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04/27/2022 - Charles A Saia
Thanks for all your help help.
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07/11/2016 - Randy
I'm not sure if there is a harder working agent in the business. Her responsiveness and attention to getting information and details is impressive. Her eagerness to find you a home and to obtain all the pertinent details can be a little annoying to "country club"/less than committed agents. If you want someone who will truly work the hardest for you to find your perfect home, Irena is the one.
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07/11/2016 - Noelle
Irena was extremely pleasant to work with, she was knowledgeable about the property we were looking at and made us feel very comfortable with the home buying process. She stayed on top of the situation and gave us her honest opinion when we needed it, returned calls promptly and was fast and efficient with paperwork. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for an agent and look forward to working with her again in the future!
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07/11/2016 - Jenyfer
Irena goes above and beyond to look out for her customer's best interests. She has first class professionalism and is an excellent communicator. She is an expert in her career and that is reflected in her knowledge and dedication. The bottom line is this: she will do what it takes to help her client(s) be happy. I highly recommend Irena Kohler.
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07/11/2016 - Lauren
Irena helped me find a rental property for my family. She always was available and made time in her busy schedule to accommodate us. She was honest about the different properties we saw pointing out the good, bad, and ugly. I would recommend Irena to anyone looking for a property to buy or rent!
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07/11/2016 - Heather
Irena quickly set up very nice properties for us to look at in only 3 days advance notice. She's easy to work with, dependable and has a deep understanding of the market.
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04/11/2016 - Mike
I highly recommend Irena. She is so knowledgeable and eager to help. I could always count on an immediate answer to all my questions and concerns. If she didn't have an immediate answer(which rarely happened), she would get the answer quickly and efficiently. Irena was always friendly and respectful to our concerns and wishes.If you are looking to buy a home, you will be thankful to have Irena on your side!
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03/14/2016 - Richard
"Buying a home the first time can be very stressful especially because the process is extremely complicated. Irena works towards the needs of the buyer. If you tell her what you are looking for she will try her best to find it. She also stays extremely engaged the whole time. "
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03/14/2016 - Erin
"Irena was such an amazing realtor! She was very knowledgeable and incredibly helpful in the process of purchasing a home. I recommend her very highly. "
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03/14/2016 - Will
"From the very first conversation, Irena was unbelievably responsive, knowledgeable, and professional. Having no experience with the Camp Lejeune area, Irena gave me great advice about the area, schools, local experiences, etc and treated me like family! She understands the military lifestyle and desires of her clients extremely well and did an outstanding job working to find exactly what I was looking for; I felt like I was her only client I was treated so well! If you are looking for an utmost professional, who truly cares about your wants, needs, and with a deep and thorough understanding of the local area, you CANNOT go wrong with Irena!!"
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01/14/2016 - Erin and Jason
In our search for a rental home, Irena would not rest until we had keys in hand! She was in all things thorough, prompt, professional, and had our best interest in mind. She helped us consider all options before we signed a lease, and we would highly recommend her to any family who is looking to rent or buy properties in the Jacksonville/Sneads Ferry area.
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01/06/2016 - Leidy
If there was a better rating than 5 stars, Irena would get it. She was absolutely amazing in guiding me to rent out my home. She was always quick to respond to all of our nervous emails, texts and voice mails. I was nervous since it was my first time renting out my home, But Irena made us feel very confident that going through Coldwell Bank Seacoast Advantage was a good move, and I could not thank her enough. The entire process was super smooth, thanks to Irena. We are absolutely positive that we would not have had a better experience elsewhere. Now for those of you that want to be told only what you want to hear, go elsewhere, because Irena is strictly business and will be nothing but professionally blunt with you, which is in your best interest, she does not beat around the bush. She will tell you exactly what you need to know about selling, renting or buying your home and TRUST me she WILL get the job done. We highly recommend Irena Kohler and Coldwell Bank Seacoast. What stands out most about Irena is that she genuinely cares about her clients and goes above and beyond to help. Unlike most realtors that are just in it to make a sale.
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01/06/2016 - Laura
Irena Kohler was very helpful during the negotiation and purchase of my beach property. She has a no-nonsense approach, is extremely reliable and persistent and will get the job done where others may falter. She is an asset to her profession and I would highly recommend her.
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01/06/2016 - Mark and Lorena
Irena is a very hard worker and can deal with unique situations. We were looking for a house for over a year and dealt with several realtors. My situation required them to work. After speaking with them I could tell that they just wanted a quick, easy paycheck. Irena took the time to work with me a got me the home that my family deserves. If you need a home in this area, she should be the first realtor you contact.
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01/06/2016 - Gloria
She found me the cutest mid-century bungalow for a super price. Located in a nice neighborhood that's low traffic so great for bicycling with my dogs.
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01/06/2016 - Sandra and Rich
Irena was the most helpful and efficient professional individual I have EVER worked with. She helped us over the Christmas holiday buy a house in Holly Ridge, NC. Although it was a holiday, she never missed a beat and kept on top of things. She will work seemingly 24 hours a day for you and do the very best for you. There are not enough words to express how wonderful she is.
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01/06/2016 - Maria
Irena was the buyer's agent for our buyers. She did a great job representing them, and her estimation of the home's value per square foot was exactly where it should have been, reflecting skill in using recent sales to prepare a fair offer. Irena communicated very well throughout the entire sale process.
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01/06/2016 - Monica
Irena was extremely helpful in finding our home in Sneads Ferry. It was a great experience. If she misses your call she always gets back to you in a timely manner via text or phone depending on the circumstances. She is there to work for you.
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01/06/2016 - Andrew and Holly
Irena makes YOU the priority. Forget about real estate, If I was a professional athlete I would want her as my sports agent. She is ALWAYS working hard for your best interest, and was available for me whenever I needed her help 24/7. Finding a place to call home can be frustrating at times, ( we were tough clients) but we made it through the ups and downs, and came out with a beautiful property and great agent that we can now call a friend. Thanks for your commitment to us.
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01/06/2016 - David and Jolene
If you need an agent that will go the extra mile you need Irena Kohler. We worked with several agents over two years and none of them were as attentive to our needs as Irena. She's diligent, friendly and sweet. We worked with her for several months. She did a lot of researching and time taking tasks to help us get the right place at the right price. We were very impressed and appreciative of her help. We wouldn't want anyone else if we ever need a real estate agent in the future.
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01/06/2016 - Gloria
Irena was great, so knowledgeable and professional. She made the process very smooth and even did some hand holding when I hit a few bumps. This is my first home and I don't think I would have made it through without her help. Thanks so much Irena for finding my mid-century bungalow.
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01/06/2016 - Ivan and Kim
Irena Kohler is not only a fun person to be around, she is efficient, dedicated, and really cares about the individuals she is working with. She is great at her job and I easily recommend her as an agent that will find you a the place you are looking for, and help you get the terms that you want for it. I am completely satisfied with her work and I love my new home and the terms that were negotiated along with it.
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01/06/2016 - Paul
My experience with Irena was the smoothest home purchase I have ever had (I have bought and sold 5 homes). She was very focused on my needs and always available to answer questions and show me properties. I would highly recommend Irena for your home purchasing needs.
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01/06/2016 - Damon and Lisa
Looked like a relocation to the area was in short order and we met Irena driving in a neighborhood. She has been nothing short of perfect in her willingness to show us the area, provide us with information, provide information on listings and was just excellent while we were with her one afternoon (and early evening). If you are moving into her areas of service - give her a call!! You will not be sorry!
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01/06/2016 - Channel
Irena was such a joy to work with! She assisted me with finding just the right home for my family. She was very attentive and determined to make me happy. I felt like I was her only client--she made me feel very special. She knew a lot about the Jacksonville area, and successfully guided me the process of renting a home. Many realtors aren't as willing to help clients find rentals, they would prefer to work only with buyers. Irene never made a difference, she prioritized my requests, and made me feel like I was her only client. She is knowledgeable and very consistent. I highly recommend Irena for all your rental/buying needs! I cannot say enough about her excellent customer service.
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01/06/2016 - Matt and Steph
We have both sold a house and bought one with Irena' expert assistance. Our market is the worst I have ever experienced in 11 transactions over 21 years. It is difficult for BOTH buying and selling do to different factors, typically taking about 11-13 months to sell a home, and typically under appraised value. Irena mowed down problem after problem be it process, legal, or buyer related with dogged persistence and creative thinking and sold our home at a profit after less then 6 months! She gladly took on our search for a 100 year old home in a market with very few to offer, and we successfully landed our dream home on favorable terms. I cannot recommend highly enough!
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01/06/2016 - Rob and Kelly
Irena was great to work with; she helped us with our move from Virginia. She did all of the leg work and scouted properties for us so that the little time we had to look at houses was smooth. Quick to respond to any questions day, night or weekend. Will recommend to family and friends and would definitely use again.
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01/06/2016 - Jillian
Irena Kohler is a true professional. She was always ready with information and answers to any questions I had. She was sensitive to my needs and always made me feel I was in good hands. I would highly recommend her to anyone.
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01/06/2016 - Dyana
I have not purchased a home yet, but I had the opportunity to sit with Irena on many occasions to learn about the whole process on purchasing a new home. Irena's knowledge is impeccable! Just knowing the time she spent with me, to explain step by step all that I would need to do, when I feel that I am finally ready for a new home, I would definitely stay with Irena.
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01/06/2016 - Melissa
Irena helped my husband and I find the perfect home for our family. She sent me listing that were spot on with what we described to her that we were looking for. This was the first home that we have bought and had no idea what we were doing. Irena walked us through the whole process. She explained everything step by step and always checked to make sure that we understood each part of the process. Irena never tried to pressure us in anyway. She was able to work around my husbands schedule and our three kids, and she was/is always very pleasant and ready to help. I can say enough good things about Irena, she made our home buying experience a great one.
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01/06/2016 - Allen and Paula
On the first visit, she was able to find the right house for us at a great price:) 4 bedroom 2 bath and built in 2008.She took us to the listing we wanted to see and others in the same school district
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01/06/2016 - Becky and Mike
Irena had everything under control through the entire process from starting the search to checking that things were going well after closing. We were relocating, and I was at a new job, so scheduling was a nightmare. Irena worked with us and was always available and responsive, even for "hand-holding" when we had questions or worries. She also found a home for my sister and worked hard to find us a home comfortably affordable, in a lovely quiet neighborhood, and within bicycle distance of my sister's home.
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01/06/2016 - Tammy
Irena Kohler is my go-to realtor for up-to-date listings and help with navigating the realty market. I value her expert advice because she is a realtor who really cares about her clients.
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01/06/2016 - Brian and Kristin
Our experience with Irena Kohler has been the very best, 100% the best real estate agent. We are moving to North Carolina without knowing anyone or anything about the area. Irena listened to our needs, wishes and wants. when we would call with a off the wall request, Irena would answer without any hesitation. Very knowledgeable, precise and friendly. I would highly recommend any friends or family to use Irena as an agent. We appreciate her and value her and thank her.
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01/06/2016 - Elaine
When my husband and I started searching for homes we put in requests for info with a number of different agents. After speaking with Irena for the first time, as soon as we ended the call I told my husband, "We're going with her." Irena is extremely knowledgeable, friendly, prompt in responding, and gets the job done. This was our first homebuying experience and I am so glad we found Irena. Because of her, the process ran more smoothly and stress-free than we could have imagined. We wholeheartedly recommend Irena Kohler.
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01/06/2016 - Jill
Irena was extremely helpful in assisting us with the property management process. She was thorough, quick to respond and very helpful throughout. She assisted with the process, referral and was able to assist with the entire process.
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01/06/2016 - Josh
Irena was nice and worked hard to find and found tenants the same day of me putting my house on the rental market. she gave me the honest truth about what I should and could rent my property for.
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01/06/2016 - Kathleen
Irena was integral to our relocation. She helped us when no one else would. We have a unique situation because I am on a fixed income. She worked on our behalf more than any agent I have ever worked with. She helped me find a lender to work with me. She also gave me information that helped me find appliances and services. She was also great at explaining the process of buying a home and arranging the necessary inspections.
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01/06/2016 - Stacie
Irena was amazing I needed a house in a budget and only had a short period of time to find it. From the day I saw the house we were closing within a month. She helped negotiate to get the best deal. I would recommend her to anyone.
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01/06/2016 - Samantha and Kyle
Irena worked hard & long for our short sale! It took over five months. Always keeping us up to date. If we had any questions or concerns she had the answer. Now we have the home of our dreams thanks to her!