http://seacoastrealty.com/blog/categoryname_website/sort_entrydatetime-desc/ Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage has opened a new office at 108 S Davis Street in Southport and celebrated with a ribbon cutting and open house on September 10th. With this new convenient downtown location, visitors will have immediate access to experienced agents to provide local real estate info and answer questions about the current market. This new location will also provide unprecedented marketing exposure for local home sellers.“This is very exciting because our new office is in a highly strategic and sought-after location, so it will enhance our agents’ ability to serve their clients, now and into the future,” said Carol Averitte, Managing Broker.By opening a new location in downtown Southport, Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage will bring its total number of offices in Southeastern North Carolina to 22 - from Calabash to Havelock. Company leaders said the expansion has been motivated by a goal to establish a network of convenient, local offices, filled with neighborhood experts who are market leaders representing a brand that is recognized worldwide.“Everything we do is focused on the results we provide for our clients,” added Tom O’Neill, Vice President - Operations. “This is a response to the growing needs of our agents and their clients, who want to live in the rapidly growing Brunswick County area.”Ginger Harper, a top producing Coldwell Banker team leader who is choosing to work out of the new downtown Southport office, commented that, “It is important to work with a local neighborhood expert when buying or selling real estate. We are excited about the move as it will add value and convenience to the range of services we provide for our clients.”For more information, call 910-520-3341About Coldwell Banker Sea Coast AdvantageColdwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage is the largest and best-selling real estate company in New Hanover, Brunswick, Pender and Onslow counties, with a 2018 closed sales volume in excess of $1.7 billion and more than 7,100 closed sales transactions. Sea Coast Advantage was founded in Wilmington, NC in 1988 and joined Coldwell Banker in 1993. Sea Coast Advantage is staffed by more than 600 real estate agents across 22 offices in Southeast North Carolina, in top areas such as Wilmington, Leland, Jacksonville, Carolina Beach, Topsail Island, Hampstead, Southport, Sneads Ferry, South Brunswick, Oak Island, Holden Beach, and Calabash.Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage also has an ownership interest in 22 additional offices - Coldwell Banker Advantage in Raleigh, Fayetteville and Southern Pines, Coldwell Banker Willis-Smith in New Bern, and Coldwell Banker Chicora Advantage offices in Myrtle Beach, SC. Together, this network encompasses 43 offices and more than 1,300 agents, who successfully assisted their clients with over $3.7 billion in sales and nearly 16,300 transactions in 2018.Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage has ranked #1 in Southeast North Carolina for 19 years in a row, which is unprecedented in the area. In 2018, The Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage family of companies was the #2 ranked franchise for all of Coldwell Banker, a network consisting of 92,000 agents worldwide. http://seacoastrealty.com/blog/2646/coldwell-banker-sea-coast-advantage-expands-local-presence-with-downtown-southport-office/ Tue, 17 Sep 2019 03:05:54 -0500  Wilmington OfficeTop Listing Agent: Tracy LewchukTop Selling Agent: Doug KeslingTop Listing Team (2-4 agents): Sherwood Strickland TeamTop Selling Team (2-4 agents): Brett Knowles TeamTop Listing & Selling Team (5 agents): The Cameron Team Carolina Beach OfficeTop Listing Agent: Alison KellerTop Selling Agent: Lexi PateTop Listing Team (2-4 agents): Wanda Berry TeamTop Selling Team (2-4 agents): Cori McQueen & Associates  Top Listing & Selling Team (5 agents): Justin Donaton Team Brunswick OfficesTop Listing  Agent: Alma BouchardTop Selling Agent: Judy ClaryTop Listing Team (2-4 agents): Brian Donahue TeamTop Selling Team (2-4 agents): Ginger Harper TeamTop Listing & Selling Team (5 agents): Cronick & Associates Jacksonville OfficeTop Listing & Selling Agent: Jenna MortonTop Listing & Selling Team (2-4 agents): 40 SailsTop Listing & Selling Team (5 agents): Castro Real Estate TeamLeland OfficeTop Listing Agent: Katie LoftisTop Selling Agent: James DiazTop Selling Team (2-4 agents): Laura Mathis TeamTop Listing & Selling Team (5 agents): Shawn Horton – Trusst Marketing Group Onlsow/Pender OfficesTop Listing Agent: Tad ScottTop Selling Agent: Christina PitzTop Listing & Selling Team (2-4 agents): North Carolina Home GroupTop Listing Team (5 agents): Howell Real Estate GroupTop Selling Team (5 agents): Savannah Holman TeamSouth Brunswick OfficesTop Listing Agent: Bob SmolinskiTop Selling Agent: Sheryl FrenchTop Listing Team (2-4 agents): Barbara Andrews TeamTop Selling Team (2-4 agents): The Kozel Team Midtown OfficeTop Listing & Selling Agent: Allison DonovanTop Listing Team (2-4 agents): The Wilson TeamTop Selling Team (2-4 agents): Costin Real Estate Group                  Top Listing & Selling Team (5 agents): Shane Register Team  Overall Top ProducersBrett Knowles TeamTerri Alphin Smith & Co.Shawn Horton – Trusst Marketing GroupCastro Real Estate Team40 SailsShane Register TeamDomin & Schwartz Real Estate GroupJustin Donaton TeamCostin Real Estate GroupCronick & Associates http://seacoastrealty.com/blog/2642/congratulations-top-agents-and-teams-july-2019/ Wed, 28 Aug 2019 01:35:01 -0500 There are nearly 700 lighthouses remaining in the United States, more than any other country in the world--Seven of these are along North Carolina’s Coast, two of which are situated where our own Cape Fear River meets the Atlantic Ocean.  Photo Credit: Grayson Sands, Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage Marketing InternOak Island LighthouseThe site of the Oak Island Lighthouse has been a US Coastguard station since the 1930s but the lighthouse itself was constructed in 1958. Until the construction of South Carolina’s Sullivan’s Island Lighthouse (the newest lighthouse in the US), the Oak Island Lighthouse held the title of the brightest lighthouse in the United States—when fully lit the Oak Island Lighthouse is visible for 24 miles out to sea.  Photo Credit: Brad Hunter, Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage VP, Director of New HomesOld BaldyThe oldest standing lighthouse in North Carolina towers proudly on Bald Head Island, which is only accessible by ferry or private boat and allows no cars. Affectionately named Old Baldy, this edifice was erected in 1817 to mark the mouth of the Cape Fear River for maritime soldiers. Old Baldy remained an active light station until it was decommissioned in 1935. No longer an official navigational beacon, Old Baldy was relit in 1988. http://seacoastrealty.com/blog/2639/national-lighthouse-day!/ Wed, 07 Aug 2019 08:40:23 -0500 Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage Expands Reach                Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage recently announced that it is merging with Coldwell Banker First. The addition will provide added value for clients and extend the geographic reach of the brand in eastern North Carolina to Havelock, Cedar Point, and the surrounding areas. Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage leaders said the move is a facet of their fluid, adaptable business model, which ensures buyers and sellers experience the ultimate in local knowledge and customer service, along with the backing and support of a brand that is respected worldwide.  The Coldwell Banker Advantage family of companies will now include Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage, serving Southeastern NC from Havelock down to Calabash, Coldwell Banker Advantage, serving Raleigh, Fayetteville, and Southern Pines, Coldwell Banker Willis-Smith serving the New Bern area, and Coldwell Banker Chicora Advantage serving the greater Myrtle Beach and Georgetown, SC areas.  “With our network of 43 offices and over 1,300 agents, we can provide a local insight and a rapid, effective response for clients across Eastern North Carolina and Northeastern South Carolina,” said Tim Milam, president of Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage. “We could not be more excited for this, as Coldwell Banker First is a great company with a proven track record and phenomenal leadership.” “Coldwell Banker First Realty and Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage have a long history of working together in the interest of their clients.  We are delighted to become a part of the Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage family as we know this will enable us to enhance our service levels to our current and prospective clients as well as expanding Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage’s presence in the area,” said Leontine Zambrano of Coldwell Banker First.“This merger will provide our agents, buyers and sellers with the benefits of a vast referral network, advanced technology to streamline transactions, and revitalized social media campaigns,” added Ric Fountain also of Coldwell Banker First.  With the merger, Zambrano and Fountain will remain in their current roles. Owners of the firm will include Tim Milam of Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage, Gary Rabon, president of Coldwell Banker Advantage in Raleigh,  and Ralph Huff, president of Coldwell Banker Advantage in Fayetteville.  “All of our regional offices are led by a local owner with deep community ties and extensive area knowledge, gained from many years of working in their respective markets. When you combine that with the exceptional brand reputation and support of Coldwell Banker, what you have is a level of representation that is simply unsurpassed,” added Milam.  To contact the best qualified Realtor or find information about career opportunities, call 910-799-3435 or visit www.seacoastrealty.com.    About Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage is the largest and best-selling real estate company in New Hanover, Brunswick, Pender and Onslow counties, with a 2018 closed sales volume in excess of $1.7 billion and more than 7,100 closed sales transactions. Sea Coast Advantage was founded in Wilmington, NC in 1988 and joined Coldwell Banker in 1993. Sea Coast Advantage is staffed by more than 600 real estate agents across 22 offices in Southeast North Carolina, in top areas such as Wilmington, Leland, Jacksonville, Carolina Beach, Topsail Island, Hampstead, Southport, Sneads Ferry, South Brunswick, Oak Island, Holden Beach, and Calabash. Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage also has an ownership interest in 20 additional offices -  Coldwell Banker Advantage in Raleigh, Fayetteville and Southern Pines, Coldwell Banker Willis-Smith in New Bern, and Coldwell Banker Chicora Advantage offices in Myrtle Beach, SC. Together, this network encompasses 43 offices and more than 1,300 agents, who successfully assisted their clients with over $3.7 billion in sales and nearly 16,300 transactions in 2018.  Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage has ranked #1 in Southeast North Carolina for 19 years in a row, which is unprecedented in the area. In 2018, The Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage family of companies was the #2 ranked franchise for all of Coldwell Banker, a network consisting of 92,000 agents worldwide. http://seacoastrealty.com/blog/2637/coldwell-banker-sea-coast-advantage-expands-reach/ Tue, 30 Jul 2019 05:03:48 -0500 5 Ways Our New Website is Going to Make Your 2016 House Hunt Easier!The most successful companies are those that have the ability to change and adapt with the times. With 2016 fast approaching, we decided to give our website a major upgrade. Our hope is that these changes will make life a little easier for our clients, and a lot more fun! Finding the perfect home shouldn’t be stressful. It should be fun and exciting, and the realization of hard work and dreams come true.Easy to Use Home Search FeatureOur new website offers up tons of ways to search for homes in the Southeastern North Carolina area. Every homebuyer is different, and there search methods need to reflect this. The most obvious feature on our new website is the Home Search feature/toolbar. Driving around and see a home that sparks your interest? Simply type in the address. Visiting the area and want to focus your search on a certain area? Use our Map feature! Is there something that your new home absolutely must have? Use our Advanced search to filter homes by price, type, size, or various keywords and amenities. By offering up an intuitive and simple way to search we guarantee that you will never see something that your aren’t interested in. Whatever your search style, our new website can cater to it!2. Agent PagesOne of the very first and quite possibly most important decisions that you will make in the quest for the perfect home is finding your perfect Agent. You will be in close communication with your Agent every step of the way, and their leadership and advice will help to shape your home buying experience. Just as you would research a lawyer or a contractor, you will want to research the person who will help you make possibly the largest purchase in your life.  By clicking on the “Agents” tab on our home screen, you will be able to view all of our agents along with their contact information. Most of our agents have personal websites which are a wealth of knowledge on the Southeastern NC real estate market. You will find Agent accreditations, listings, and in many cases a little background information to help you decide who is the right fit for you! 3. Resources for Buyers and Sellers, Live Support, and Relocation Specialists at Your FingertipsRelocating can be overwhelming. This is why we employ relocation specialists to answer your questions and get you started. Have a question while you are browsing our site? Simply type in your question to our live support! These are actual people sitting at an actual desk ready to help you. Every real estate situation is unique and nobody knows this better than our support staff. Go ahead and ask; like our teachers used to say, “there is no dumb question.” Do you simply want more information on our area and offices before making any location decisions? Are you interested in history, want to be in a cultural center, need to know what kind of medical facilities our area offers? Our Resources page makes it simple. Offering up tons of links to everything from local government pages to places of interest you are sure to get a pretty good sense of what Southeastern NC is all about. We are pretty confident that after you explore, you’ll agree that our area is a pretty great place to call home.4. New Homes and Communities FeatureWith new home communities popping up everyday it becomes quite a task to be informed on the key features of these neighborhoods. Our website gives you all of the pertinent information on some of the newest communities in our area. Pick the county that you are interested in and we will supply you with information such as starting prices, exact locations, current schools districted to the community (though due to an ever-changing district map, we recommend that you fact-check for yourself), and a general overview of what you can expect from each neighborhood.5. Open HousesMost Buyers don’t just jump right into the buying process without seeing a few homes first. Our Open House page allows for you to see all of the homes that have scheduled open houses, so that you don’t waste your time driving around in circles looking for Open signs. By being able to see dates and times, you are able to schedule your day around what you really want to see. Bonus, on the weekends Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage offers up a chance to enter our Coast In & Win contest for $500 at any of our Open Houses! Go look, figure out what it is you like, and possibly walk away $500 richer!We hope that as you wrap up 2015 and head into a new year, you find everything that you need to live a happy life in a place that you love! We would love the opportunity to help you do just that! Thank you to all of our clients both new and returning. We appreciate your trust in us.   http://seacoastrealty.com/blog/1808/5-ways-our-new-website-is-going-to-make-your-2016-house-hunt-easier!/ Sat, 26 Dec 2015 12:00:00 -0500