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We met Seth on our vacation and immediately were impressed with his ability to connect with us, creating a trusting relationship that carried throughout our purchase process. We have purchased many properties in the past but buying in an unfamiliar location we appreciated his guidance and were comforted by his high level of integrity and professionalism. Many times Seth went above and beyond; always thinking about our needs and interests as he smoothly navigated the challenges of home buying. He is the Realtor you want on your side of the table!

Seth helped me to purchase a home. I found him to be very knowledgeable about the real estate market. He is able to establish a rapport with his clients and others and displays a sensitivity and understanding that is above the normal. He is always the ultimate professional while maintaining a personal approach and interest in his clients . He understands his clients’ needs and wants and works diligently to meet those needs. Seth is genuine , hard working, and willing to go the extra mile for his clients. I will highly recommend him to anyone I know who is either purchasing or selling a home.

From the outset in meeting Seth, he has demonstrated nothing but the height of professionalism. I have been working with Seth since April, 2015, and in this time he has: been extremely knowledgable about not only the properties themselves, but about all the myriad of extraneous nuances surrounding the housing market and relocating (such as interviewing builders, local ordinances, job markets, city touring, etc); gone above and beyond what I would assume his “job description” to be … such as attending many sales and related meetings with me to make sure I was comfortable and understood all the processes involved; been prompt and thorough in all of his communications with me, both by phone and by email; and furthermore, he is a true gentleman and a delight to interact with. I couldn’t have asked for a better guide in my relocation, land purchase and custom home building endeavors!

In meeting Seth, and discussing details regarding listing our Condo for sale, we were convinced of his professionalism, knowledge, and confidence in being able to complete the sale of our unit. We highly recommend Seth Barbee, as he is also a very dedicated and nice person. Ken and Annette McCallum Calabash, NC.

I met Seth Barbee this past winter while I was staying on the island at OIB. He helped me to locate a wonderful home nearby that fit my needs exactly. Seth was always very punctual, responsive to any/all questions, knowledgeable about the market, as well as guidance on local legal and insurance carriers. He has a great sense of humor and was extremely amenable to showing me and my extensive family many properties in the area until I found the right one. Sometimes we returned more than once/twice!! I would welcome the opportunity to work with Seth on any future real estate projects, and would highly recommend him to anyone who is just starting out with their forever home/beach home journey.

Although I ultimately used an agent provided by my relocation company, Seth provided timely and informative information about the listings and the area. He was enthusiastic and very helpful. I highly recommend Seth.

Working with Seth was a joy! Going through the process of looking for a home can be daunting at times. He made it pleasurable and was attentive to our needs and desires. His responsiveness to matters was admirable. We always felt like he had our best interest in mind. Thank you Seth!

I stumbled upon Seth by chance, while on a Zillow house search, and he has been such a blessing to us! He responds to questions/issues immediately and always got back to us in a timely manner. He acted as if we were his only clients, which I know is not true — he just treated us like that. When he took us around to show us several houses we had chosen, he knew the area/neighborhood, he recognized details in homes and made comments about them, things perhaps we may not have noticed. I could ramble on and on about him — he is a really nice guy, easy to work with, always has a smile and a positive attitude, and definitely knows the market!

Seth really went all out to help us find our home in Leland. It took us over a year from looking around the first time to actually being ready to buy, but Seth was patient and never pushed us. Seth took the time to get to know us and find out what our needs and desires are. When we were finally ready, he helped us find the right house. Over that year’s time, Seth answered many questions and provided many details. He helped to educate us on the area, the various developments, what to expect in different types of houses, and the real estate market in this area. Once we found the right house, he helped us nail down the sale. He took care of many small details that really went far beyond what the average realtor might do for his client. Most important of all, we found Seth to be a very nice person who genuinely wanted to help us. We found him trustworthy and reliable–a real Southern gentleman who was on our side. We could never have made this huge change in our lives without him.

Seth was absolutely wonderful to work with. He went above and beyond in our opinion. He is courteous, respectful, and he knows the Real Estate market. He will be my go to guy for any Real Estate needs in the future.

We met Seth at our first visit to the Wilmington area last year. He met us at our hotel, took us on a complete tour of Wilmington which added to our comfort level about moving here. He worked seamlessly with the sellers agent from Brunswick Forest to make our decisions very easy. The most impressive quality of Seth was his professionalism. His patience as we returned for several visits to confirm our decisions on both the townhouse and the neighborhood was also refreshing. He made it clear from the outset that our search together that his primary concern was us-not his commission. We would highly recommend him to all.

Seth was a pleasure to work with and was ALWAYS available for us when we needed him for a question or a visit to our new place. Seth was very professional, courteous, and extremely knowledgeable about how to guide us through the negotiations. We got the place of our dreams with Seth’s help and guidance. Do yourself a favor, pick Seth for any of your needs, you won’t be sorry!! I’ve already recommended him to a close friend, and I’d recommend him to you!

My wife and I have owned four homes, two of which we built. We chose N.C to retire and my brother recommended Seth Barbee as a good agent. Saying he is a good agent is an understatement. We have had some fair and some good agents, over the years of moving, and none were as personable, knowledgeable of resales and builds and responsive as Seth. My wife repeatedly commented how he “listened” to our interests and was never pushing his own agenda. I couldn’t say it any better. His knowledge of Brunswick County, which is a huge county, is remarkable and his knowledge of building a home is exceptional. His advice and patience was pivotal to us narrowing down our options and getting to our final decision to purchase a lot and build. Seth is wise beyond his years!

Seth is a terrific agent. His attention to the detail, willingness to research data and provide info were very much appreciated. He arranged the settlement and everything went very smoothly. The whole transaction from start to finish was the VERY Best real estate transaction I have ever experienced. I highly recommend Seth to anyone buying or selling real estate in Brunswick County

Professional, always on time and prepared. Excellent driver. He showed us the city and what it had to offer us and how to navigate the area. Cared about our ability to enjoy the area. Listened to what was important to us as far as amenities and our interests. Would not hesitate to use him again or recommend him to our friends.

Seth was an ABSOLUTE delight to spend 2-3 days with and not only that but he knows the area and what he is doing VERY well !!! Over the time we spent with hi I asked him coutless questions and for the most part he had the answers right on the spot and the ones that he didn’t were followed up with swiftly and accurately !!! Because of his local RE knowledge, Sales expertise, and interpersonal skills we ended up deciding a lot before we left to go home … don’t meet with him if u don’t want to spend money 🙂 All kidding aside do meet with him if u r interested in determining if Brunswick County is the right area for u and or u r looking for a home or a lot !!!

Seth, showed me the properties I inquired about and offered to show other properties in that price range. He is very courteous and quick to follow up.

Buying a house is complicated and stressful. Buying a house 500 miles away from home is especially stressful, fortunately, we were lucky enough to find Seth. Our initial contact was via email and then phone. He immediately responded to all my questions for each of the houses I found online. He quickly picked up on what our preferences were and sent his recommendations. We met Seth once after selecting the plethora of houses we wanted to tour. Seth met us on a Saturday morning and was very professional and personable. His level of organization really impressed my husband and I. He knew we had limited time and a lot of ground to cover. Seth took us out again on Sunday once we narrowed the selection down to three houses. He provided all the information we asked for and never pressured us for a sale. Negotiations happened two days after returning home. Seth relayed all our questions, concerns and provided prompt answers. Before we knew it, we had a beach house on our hands at a great price. During the closing process, he ensured inspections were done properly and even went out to the house to alleviate our concerns with some potential electrical issues. He provided all the utility, property management and insurance information to ensure a smooth transition. He was literally our eyes and ears throughout the whole process. We have purchased multiple homes and Seth was exceptional. Seth Barbee went well above and beyond a typical real estate agent.

Seth is a true professional. Seth’s knowledge of the local market was instrumental in helping us price our property at a competitive and fair price. Seth has excellent communication skills and kept us informed throughout the process. If you need a realtor to really go to bat for you, I would recommend you contact Seth.

We recently purchased a home that we will eventually move to when we retire from upstate New York. Seth was by far the best realtor we have ever used. His knowledge of the area, listed properties and other pertinent information cannot be beat. He has great recommendations on restaurants, shopping, and other services in the area. It is an understatement to say that he went above and beyond. He was very accommodating to our schedule. He is patient, knowledgeable, funny and just has a way of putting you at ease. The best part about working with Seth was that he was always more focused on answering our questions, giving us good advice, and finding homes that met our needs than he was on closing a deal. I feel we not only had a great realtor, a great house but we also have a friend in Seth. We would highly recommend Seth to anyone who has real estate needs. Joan & Greg

We have purchased two homes and sold one with Seth as our Realtor. We cannot say enough great things about Seth. He is by far the best realtor we have ever worked with and in the past ten years we have worked with three other realtors in other states selling our home, and family members homes. Seth is super responsive, will definitely get you the best deal possible and is always one step ahead in all the processes that buying or selling a home! He is very bright – thorough, detail oriented, easy to deal with and best of all he does not waste your time!!! He is easy going and VERY patient – always going the extra mile to ensure that your interests are met and nothing is overlooked at any stage of the buying and selling process. Seth demonstrated time and again that he really has his clients best interests at heart and he has turned into a great friend! We recommend using Seth’s and his company Carolina Plantations for all of your buying and selling needs for home ownership! You will not be disappointed!!

Seth is extremely knowledgeable and professional in all aspects of his profession. Seth came highly recommended through another realtor and with good reason. Being over 600 miles away, it was not always easy for us to react quickly in person to possible properties. Seth listened to our wants and needs and kept us well informed of viable options. In our minds Seth went beyond what we expected! Seth is so thorough in all aspects of the transaction process that even the smallest details of a move to a new community was covered…right down to lawn care and contractors if needed! Dealing with Seth was a very comfortable experience. Friendly, knowledgeable, sincere, trustworthy, responsive, and professional. He made the process a painless pleasure. Yes, I we highly recommend Seth!

Seth was knowledgeable and helpful with our recent house purchase. He was prompt in returning calls. He was organized with his information about the properties. His professional manner is approachable and easy to work with. I cannot praise his assistance enough.

Can’t say enough great things about Seth! We were dealing with a long-distance relocation purchase and he handled EVERYTHING with such professionalism and kindness. When we met in person it was like meeting an old friend. He has tremendous knowledge of both the real estate business and processes as well as the local area including dining/shopping/vendors/contractors/employment assistance etc! His relationships within the community helped us tremendously and his fast response to our every call and need was impressive and much appreciated. We HIGHLY recommend him!

Likely to Recommend Seth – Highly Likely – Best Agent We Ever Worked With Local Knowledge – Very Impressive – Showed Us Homes Throughout The Entire Brunswick County From Leland To Calabash Process Expertise – Masterful – Seth Knows The Answers To Questions Most People Don’t Know To Ask Responsiveness – Immediate – Literally He Gets Back To You Immediately Most Times And Always Within the Hour Negotiating Skills – Excellent – We Would ADD Exceptional

I discovered Seth Barbee through Zillow noticing that he had 20+ 5-star reviews. So, I decided to take a chance and wrote him an email about a property. WOW! I’m so very glad that I pressed the send button. Seth responded quickly and I never looked back. After a few months of on-line searching we decided to make an offer on a vacation home. Seth was masterful guiding us through the home buying process. We live 2.5 hours away but Seth personally made sure everything was completed on our behalf. He was on site for the appraisal, termite inspection, home inspection, and even oversaw a new water heater installation on the day we closed. All this while staying in constant contact through phone, text and email. If you are considering a beach property and are looking for a knowledgeable, local realtor who is trustworthy, then I highly recommend that you contact Seth Barbee. You will not be disappointed!

With the Covid-19 pandemic, we were contemplating selling our OIB home to be near our daughter and her family. But, we had so many, many questions and concerns: Could we really sell our home during a pandemic? Are people buying homes during the pandemic? Should we wait to sell? What listing price, timing, marketing strategies, and tools would give us the greatest ROI? What special precautions would we need to take to sell our home during this crisis? Clearly, we needed a highly knowledgeable and skilled realtor who could and would counsel us — openly and honestly — to make the right decision, at the right time, for the most profit. After all, this would be one of the biggest financial decisions we’d be making. This called for an experienced real estate professional with expert market knowledge; a sound pricing strategy; timing projections; up-to-date marketing strategies; photography and 3D video capabilities; and robust communication for us, our prospective buyers, and our buyers’ realtors. Seth’s expert knowledge and skills masterfully guided us and resulted in the sale of our OIB home in two weeks, with a full-price offer, for a healthy profit. Moreover, we were able to relocate to be with our daughter and her family in Ohio. We’ve sold five homes in two states in our lifetime. No realtor can hold a candle to Seth. It is without hesitation or reservation that we highly recommend Seth Barbee to sell your home. Our only regret is not having Seth to help us buy our new home in Ohio. Bottom Line: Seth is everything you want and need as a real estate pro.

Seth is an outstanding Realtor. We have used several realtors in our lifetime and Seth is by far the best! He always responded immediately to our questions and requests to see property. He was very attentive to our needs and went above and beyond; exceeding all our expectations, and always within our price range. His knowledge of the area is excellent. You will love working with Seth.

We have had an excellent experience with Seth as our realtor in buying a condo in Sunset Beach, NC. He is highly responsive and a great listener. We wasted no time in getting to what we were truly wanting to invest in as a second home. When we needed to either make a contingent offer or walk away, he didn’t discourage the contingent offer like another realtor had done in a prior situation. He helped us make a reasonable offer that was immediately accepted. The due diligence process was seamless under his guidance. When we were able to make alternate financing possible and changed it from a contingent to a regular offer he made it happen! We visited the condo multiple times and he never acted like it was inconvenient. The legal side of the process was also seamless under his guidance. We highly recommend Seth because he made this entire process pleasant and efficient.

Excellent experience with Sarah. Very knowledgeable about general area. She is proactive looking for the “curveballs” that could affect her clients. I will use her again if I buy another property in Brunswick County.

Sarah was very available, always answered questions quickly, listened to us when we panicked and never pushed us into buying the first thing! We love Sarah!

I love working with Sarah on the purchase of my house lot! She is very knowledgeable about the area, very willing to work on my behalf and is still helping me after the fact. I will definitely enjoy living in the neighborhood that she serves and I will absolutely be referring my friends to her!

My husband and I were thrilled to have Sarah Herald as our Realtor when buying our Carolina Shores home. She responded very quickly to every email, text and phone call, gave us great advice, and got us a great value on our new home. She works VERY hard for her clients and best of all, gets results! You won’t go wrong with Sarah as your Realtor, Carolina Plantations Real Estate, Hwy 17 Shallotte, N.C

We met Seth during our long “retirement research” adventure, when we ventured into NC. He was hands down the most knowledgeable Realtor we met in our long search for a final retirement home which took us from FL to NC. He showed us all of the top communities and was so well informed with each of them – he shared information on community, HOA, golf and surrounding areas. He responded to inquiries promptly and always provided additional information over and above the specific questions we might have asked. I would highly recommend Seth to anyone looking for property in North Carolina.

Seth is an amazing and personable agent that knows this area very well. First time out with Seth we went out in torrential rains and it did not slow him from showing us a ton of houses. If you want someone who has positive energy, excellent negotiation skills and area knowledge, he is your guy. Too many times I have used an agent where I regretted not changing – if you are in that situation you must change and call Seth. You will not regret it. Sincerely Gina and Steve

We recently used Sarah for a sell in 12/2020 and a purchase in 08/2021. She was excellent, always available and never kept you waiting for something. She was efficient and knowledgeable. Being from out of state she went above and beyond helping with the little things that needed to get done that were really out side the scope of what agents generally do. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a great agent.

We met with Seth in 2019 when he showed us condos in the Calabash area. On that visit, we didn’t find what we were looking for. We never forgot Seth because he was great. He was friendly, no pressure and understood what we were looking for. We continued to look on line and in 2021 we found what we wanted. There was no doubt who we wanted as our agent, Seth Barbee. We were truly blessed to have found him, Seth is EXCELLENT at his job. We don’t hesitate to recommend him. You, too, will be pleased with his work and work ethic.

We received Seth Barbee’s name via a Zillow inquiry for. Property on Ocean Isle Beach. We were skeptical but so very glad we with him! He helped us purchase a great home. He was knowledgeable about the area and was super helpful even after the purchase was done as we are not in the area full time. We would highly recommend him!

We can’t recommend Seth highly enough! He is straightforward and very knowledgeable. From day one, he steered us in the right direction. He is very responsive with questions and concerns and always answers texts, phone calls and emails in a timely manner. We give Seth high marks in all categories!

Me and my family just spent the weekend being driven around by Seth in an effort to explore the Wilmington, NC and surrounding area real estate market. Seth provided key data on community size, dates of build-out, builder info, and provided a comprehensive list of communities to review in lead-up to our visit. He was responsive on the phone, email, and text. With Seth’s guidance we narrowed down our list of choices from over a dozen communities to three, all of them being strong contenders for when we move. We will definitely seek to work with Seth when it comes time to purchase property.

We had several neighbors who were delighted with Seth and his knowledge of our neighborhood so he came highly recommended. Nonetheless, we did our due diligence and interviewed several local realtors before listing our home with The Saltwater Agency. It was an easy decision. Other realtors we interviewed seemingly told us what they thought we wanted to hear. In contrast, Seth’s honesty, integrity and dedication were readily apparent in every conversation we had from our initial meetings and throughout the sales process. He successfully guided us through multiple offers, was very responsive and kept us apprised of all events. It was one of the smoothest real estate sales we’ve done. We highly recommend Seth and his firm! We would happily use his expertise to buy or sell property again.

Sarah did an awesome job assisting me in selling my home. She was very helpful at giving advice in things to do to improve the house appeal. She also responded immediately to any phone calls or text. She was in constant contact with me about the house. I highly recommend her for helping you sell your house or if you’re buying a house. She is an excellent realtor.

Seth was extremely helpful in helping us purchase our “home away from home… we thought it would be difficult to do being out of state but Seth was right there to help us every step of the way and made it less stressful and enjoyable for us. I would definitely recommend Seth and The Saltwater Agency to anyone looking to purchase a home. Thanks so much, Seth!

Sarah is extremely knowledgeable with the Brunswick County area and was excellent in finding us our home. She was there for the home inspection and gave great advice and advocated for us every step of the way. We highly recommend her!

Sarah McPherson did an outstanding job helping me throughout my search for and purchase of my new home. My search covered a large geographical area including Brunswick County, NC and beyond. She was very knowledgable about the entire target area and always willing to meet to show prospective homes, often traveling long distances to do so. After I identified the home I wished to purchase she was present and helpful throughout the entire purchase process and even afterward. She make the purchase of my home a positive experience and I would highly recommend Sarah to anyone looking to purchase a home in the area.

Mike is not only a wonderful and caring person, but a fantastic real estate agent. He is very knowledgeable of the neighborhoods and area. If you have a question and he doesn’t know the answer, he will search until he does or at least find the right person for you to contact. He goes above and beyond to make sure you are happy with your decision and does it without any pressure. He’s in the business to help YOU! Highly recommend Mike for your next real estate transaction. 5 Stars all the way!!!!

As a first time home buyer, Seth definitely made the entire process stress free. He is very professional and knowledgeable about the housing market. He was always quick to respond to emails, texts and phone calls. He was patient with me and my many questions! I would highly recommend Seth to anyone who was looking for the perfect realtor!

Mandy is a phenomenal agent. She goes above and beyond for her clients. She’s open and honest, willing to go out of her way to help, and is extremely knowledge. I can’t imagine buying a home without her as an agent.

Mandy is an excellent realtor. She’s extremely thorough and very responsive. Communication is everything when buying or selling. Mandy excels in communicating throughout the entire process. She is also very helpful with coordinating all the various processes whether it’s choosing an inspector or attorney all the way to finding a service technician or handyman for odd jobs. She will also represent your best interests in negotiating a purchase or selling your home. Highly recommend Mandy!

Mandy did a great job and helping us find our forever home. We were not an easy client and she was extremely patient and thorough in helping us with our search, purchase, and closing.

I had the pleasure of using Mandy as my agent when searching for a home. She is exceptionally knowledgeable, super responsive and really does an amazing job. I really appreciated her attention to every detail, which was very important to me as I was moving to the area from out of state. The entire process of dealing with her couldn’t have gone any better. A+++ experience!

Selling and buying a home is never an easy process, however, Seth guided us through with honesty and integrity. Seth listens to what you expect from the negotiating of the sale of your home to the purchasing of your next one. One of Seth’s biggest assets is his calm demeanor and no drama attitude even when the process seems overwhelming. Seth is someone you want on your side of the negotiations. A true real estate professional and we highly recommend Seth and his company.

I cannot recommend Mandy Pope highly enough! When looking for a realtor, it was crucial for me to find someone actively working in close proximity to the beach, rather than an agent trying to cover the entire coast from afar. I asked Mandy Pope for her local data—specifically her number of listings and homes sold in Ocean Isle Beach (OIB) over the last six months—and she immediately proved she is a true local market expert who is actively listing and showing homes right here. Her communication skills are phenomenal, and she paired them with wonderful marketing strategies and meticulous attention to detail. She poured incredible time and energy into hosting open houses and constantly promoting our property. She truly goes above and beyond—she even dropped by several times just to turn the lights on before a showing or cut them off afterward. Her dedication and work ethic are unmatched. Regardless of whether a property sells or not, it would never be because she didn’t do a spectacular job. She is a powerhouse agent who genuinely gives 100% to her clients!

My wife and I have been working with John for two years now as this is not an easy process planning for future home and retirement. John lives in St James so knows everything that one needs to know about the community and knows most of the builders personally. John helped us close on our lot that we just closed on and it went flawlessly from making offer to closing. I would recommend John highly as he is very patient and not looking to turn a quick dollar.

We met John by inquiring with Coldwell Banker while living 3000 miles away. He was very gracious to show us homes while we were visiting and short listing areas to retire to. Less than 1 year later, we relocated with full confidence that John would assist us in finding our home. Extremely detailed in nature, he consistently inspected each property we visited for termite damage, dry rot, foundation & settling issues, hvac and all the big ticket items, steering us in the best direction. His negotiation skills are top-notch and exceeded our expectations. He is always prompt for appointments and meetings, and responds in a timely manner to questions and concerns. This is huge as we came from the fast pace of California. John has a fantastic infrastructure in place, including an A+ mortgage broker, home inspector and insurance broker. We highly recommend John and have already referred him to family and friends interested in real estate in this coastal community.

We worked on two projects with John in the last two years one a purchase of a short sale property and the second the acquisition of a rental property on Oak Island for the exchange of a rental property in California for one in NC. John was knowledgeable of the local market and quickly learned our needs and desires to pick suitable properties out of the listings.

Yes, John O’Connor is a 5 star realtor, but also one the the nicest guys you’ll ever meet and truly the person he describes in his bio. While based in Southport, John is very knowledgeable about the greater Wilmington / Brunswick region. That was a plus for us as we were considering various communities. This background together with his sincerity, ability to listen, astute judgement and detail oriented nature gave us total confidence in John from day 1. He was most patient and accommodating during multiple excursions to find the right place for us. Contract negotiations were quick and effective, but left in our control with no agent pressure. During due diligence, John provided good assistance with timely answers and referrals for questions and issues we faced. Thanks to John our property purchase was a smooth process.

WENT ABOVE & BEYOND! John O’Connor should be your FIRST call for buying property in the Southport area. After spending two years with us before we even sold our Charlotte home, John was so patient and willing to assist us. He made sure we looked at every type of property option to ensure we were totally satisfied. John was patient once again when we decided on a property sale that was out of the ordinary. He went out of his way to ensure we had a smooth sale no matter what tried to get in the way. John O’Connor is awesome and will be your best choice for buying and or selling.

John helped me buy a beach house on Oak Island. As an “out of towner,” I found John’s knowledge of the area, comps, local pros, etc., completely invaluable. Best realtor I’ve worked with (and I’ve bought/sold several properties); even ~180 miles away, John was always very responsive, helpful, pleasant, and “in my corner.” Highly recommended!

John has assisted in not only the sale of a home, but a purchase of one for me as well. I have recommended John to several of my employees who have also used John to purchase their homes. John has an extensive client list that includes several international ones as well. If you need to buy/sell a home in the SE North Carolina area, John is your guy. John will take great care of you and you will enjoy is honesty and dedication.

We were so happy with John O’Connor that we have used him more than once. He was always ready to be of some assistance. He worked with us on a schedule that was convenient for us and made the process stress free. I have given his name to my friends and would use him again!

We started working with John in 2007 and with much patience on his part we finally bought a home 3 yrs. later. He showed us many homes based upon the criteria we had given him, and some more than once. It was always enjoyable working with John and we enjoyed many humorous experiences. I to this day highly recommend John to anyone who is looking for Real Estate help in this area.

We purchased our home in Boiling Spring Lakes approx. 3 years ago.from John O’conor. John contacted us about a house we saw online, however it was no longer available. He took our information about what we wanted in a house and would email us with listings as well as keeping us up to date on any new listings. We selected several homes to view and then traveled from Massachusetts to view them. John worked tirelessly to find our perfect home, always conscious of our budget, desired location and all the amenities we wanted in our home. I would highly recommend John as a real estate agent, his knowledge, work ethic, willingness to go above and beyond what is expected truly amazed us. Should we ever sell our home or be asked to recommend an agent it would be Jon O’conor without a doubt!

John was very professional and knowledgeable about the area. He was responsive to our needs and provided full service in our closing process. John was always available and responded to our requests in a timely manner.

My wife and I enjoyed working with John very much. We found him to be a very timely, clear and effective communicator. John always got back to you in a timely fashion. He had great local knowledge. He was instrumental in helping to negotiate the price we ultimately paid for our house. John was a true real estate professional. We were dealing with John via long distance ( moving from CT to NC). Whatever/whenever there was an issue that popped up, John would jump right on it and get back to us very quickly. Bill Loudermilk

John did a great job as our buying agent from identifying potential properties to closing on our new home in historic Southport. We approached John in 2013 and in 2016 we were ready to select a home. As out of state buyers he handled every aspect of the purchase for us locally. His attention to all the details enabled us to close without any complications and did a great job interfacing with the buyers and buyer’s agent.

Being a new and potential home owner in the North Carolina, Calabash area I had found several real estate agents I had met with were without a doubt less than helpful and lets just say, not for me. Enter John O’Connor. This man knows his stuff, from area to area, and everything in between. I live in New York and being difficult to run back and forth, every time we found a home of interest he would go and look send pictures and a report on the property. I could go on and on but here is the end result! Home found, home bought. John took care of the inspection process got us an attorney, was at the home every time an inspection was done, we did not have to do any searching to get this done, right down to getting us connected to the water and electric. I cannot say enough about how important and professional a real estate agent has to be, remember he/she is the person you need to get you where you want to be. “HOME”. I being a retired police officer know the importance of a job well done, and to let that person know it. Coldwell Banker Seacoast got the job done, by having an agent like John O’Connor on board. GOOD JOB!

John, was great to work with and very patient ! We kept in touch for close to two years while we looked. John did not waste our time, sent us notes and stuff we would be interested in. Any real estate agent can show a house (sorry!)  John, was great during the offer, the inspection and the close…..which is where you need them. As out of towners he was able to go by and help with inspection and gave us local insight. I would highly recommend John and his excellent customer service. Good luck finding your house!

John has been extremely patient, helpful, and knowledgeable about the local real estate market and the processes (county and community) involved for our purchase.

Our friends recommended John and he rocked it! We met John the day we went to look at properties. John was friendly and professional. He knew what we were looking for before we went to look and found great possibilities for our purchase. The first home John showed us was spot on, everything we had ask for and was the one we ended up purchasing. We looked at multiple homes that would have met our needs, so we had multiple homes to chose from. John is extremely responsive. We work during the day and don’t currently live in NC, but whenever we emailed him he was right there to respond. Whenever we called he was right there to answer all our questions. Since we were out of town, John took care of finding us all the people we needed to ensure the closing requirements were met and our best interest were the number one priority. We will be looking for lots to buy and plan on using John for all our future purchases.

John is a great, and I say this with all honesty, realtor. Highly skilled in the area of knowing who is needed for special request, like needing an electrician to finding a home inspector and knowing a very capable attorney, to suggesting insurance companies. And, even after closing will help with problems finding professionals in the area to solve problems for his customers and clients. Now here comes an added attraction to John’s professional expertise, he’s an all around nice person and you will enjoy working with him. No high pressure tactics. So if you are looking for a Realtor in this area then John is a great choice.

We would highly recommend John O’Connor! He is very knowledgeable of the area. Gives great recommendations. He’s always in contact with you and keep’s you inform of any changes, issues, etc. John’s a true professional. This is our second time using him.

John was very friendly, respectful, attentive, and professional. Most importantly since this was an arduous Short Sale transaction, John behaved with the utmost of patience, persistency, and timeliness to our every request and need. Best of all his “above and beyond” performance is what led us the ultimate purchase. I would highly recommend him for all your desired property searches in the NC coastal areas. Kudos go out to John, very impressed!

I would definitely use John again if we’re every looking to buy or sell in the future. He made our home buying experience very easy, and went above and beyond what is required of a realtor. He is quick to respond to questions, and if he doesn’t know the answer, he doesn’t hesitate to make some phone calls to find someone who can answer them for us. Excellent realtor!!

What a nice fellow. Along the way we felt we had a friend helping us, not an agent. He answered all questions promptly even well after the sale. He. Actually sold our. house twice on 5 months. The first sale failed dur to credit.

Extremely professional and knowledgeable about all the areas we were looking, and very conscientious about helping us find what we wanted. Mr. O’Conner worked with us over an 24 month period until we found exactly what we desired. In addition he continued to help facilitate the mortgage process and assisted at various points during the process. This include dealing with the listing agent. I am not sure we would have been able to complete the entire process. It was a comfort to us knowing he kept a sharp eye on everything. We know have our dream retirement due to John! I would highly recommend John for all you real estate transactions in the Brunswick county area! Thanks John

We planned our move from VA to NC over a year period of time. John was there for us all the way, each time we wanted to visit to look at houses and responding to the calls or emails with questions along the way. He was very patient during our search. We never felt any pressure and knew he would be with us for the duration until he helped us find our perfect home.

John is the best real estate professional that we have known in many years of moving around in the Navy and professionally after that time. We have used him successfully two times buying and one time recently selling a condo in St. James, NC Because of his expertise in staging and offering suggestions to improve property, it sold immediately for the asking price. Call John! Carol and Peter Miller

John found the house that I wanted when I wanted it. He was a pleasure to work with. we spent weeks looking at properties in the area before we decided that it would be more feasible to build a new home rather than purchase and upgrade an existing home. my house is perfect. I would recommend his services to anyone.

We purchased our house (model home) from Steve several years ago. Steve’s pleasant demeanor put my wife and I at ease while we negotiated and eventually purchased our house. Purchasing a house is usually a stressful experience but Steve went out of his way too see that our experience was a pleasant one. We will be selling our house soon and Steve will definitely be the agent selling our house.

Mr. Prokop was amazing!! He had this ability to listen to what I wanted and show me numerous options that fit my requests in Ocean Isle Beach. He had this very genuine, authentic personality so I felt very trusting and at ease with him, knowing he was truly looking out to provide me with the best experience possible!

Wow were we impressed with Steve! My husband and I were looking at oceanfront prosperities in ocean isle beach and Steve made the process so smooth! He was VERY knowledgeable about the area and was honest with us on what was best for us. He found us beautiful options and we were extremely happy!! The most honest agent we’ve ever had the pleasure of working with! We can’t say enough nice things about him, if you’re in the market look no further he will take care of you!

Steve was very informative and helpful in providing local information. He stayed focused on my request and offered both positive and negative feedback, which helped me make decisions. He steered me away from potential problem areas and showed me exactly what I was looking for. Steve was very responsive to my many questions throughout the purchase process and he continues to stay involved, helping me through the design and build stages. I have and will continue to recommend Steve to anyone looking to relocate to this area of NC. Thanks Steve!

Stephen is a valuable resource for anyone looking to buy a home. He listened to what I wanted in a home, showed me homes that met my needs, He found the perfect one for me! I highly recommend him.

Very professional, thorough and helpful through the listing and selling process. Went above and beyond with his service. Also helped in the purchase of our new home and was always available when we had questions. Very knowledgeable, a great person and would definitely use again.

Steve went out of his way to make sure we found the right home for us. He was there anytime we needed and was always happy to help. You’d be hard pressed to find a more knowledgeable realtor. Thanks again Steve for everything you did for us!

We worked with Steve in January and February of 2020. He was outstanding to work with on our land and build purchase. Steve spent time getting to know us and what our property goals were for our North Carolina purchase. Steve was responsive, understanding, knowledgeable and very kind. We trusted Steve throughout the entire process, would use him again and highly recommend him!

Steve made sure to get me the best value for my property. He is an amazing negotiator and kept me informed throughout the entire process. I Highly recommend his services!

Great experience and thanks for your help in finding a new townhouse for our sons. Great price and glad you could make it all virtual. I would definitely use you again.

The BEST!!!! We got him by shear luck!! We were contemplating buying land and building. A year and half prior to buying. When we decided to get serious and look for houses, we had already looked around.my husband told me of one more house.I told him we were going now to look.. We were at the house and saw a sign in the yard , called and they sent Johnnie. He’s the nicest person you willever meet. Honest, very helpful, not pushy and knows the business! We really appreciate all he did for us.. The Deans

John was the most helpful and respectful realtor. We worked with John during the most critical time of the Covid Pandemic. Having to do things virtually with regards to buying a new home, was stressful to say the least. However, John made the process smooth and enjoyable! He was extremely responsive to all of our questions. He took the time to show receptive properties virtually and clarify anything that was needed to give us a better understanding of the property. Our experience was successful! We found and purchased a beautiful home, where we are making endless memories. We couldn’t have been happier with the experience we shared with John. We highly recommend him to anyone. We have already given his name to friends and family. We hope to work with him again in the future!

I always felt that I was in the hands of a professional but not one that was overbearing or pushing his agenda, someone who truly wanted to help me find and get the best home for us based on our needs and wants.

Very friendly and very knowledgeable about the home he is showing you! I recommend him to anyone looking for a home to buy. It was a very simple process for us once we decided that was the home for us. Great experience!

John was amazing!! He was very friendly, knowledgeable and made the whole process so easy!! John was able to show me many houses, explain the differences in the area and even showed me his favorite restaurants. John was in contact with me the entire closing process and helped me significantly because I was living out of state at the time. I would highly recommend him to anyone in the market to buy or sell a home!!

I had the pleasure of working with John O’Connor as my real estate agent during the recent purchase of my new home, and I cannot emphasize enough how impressed I am with his professionalism, dedication, and expertise. From start to finish, John went above and beyond to ensure that my home-buying journey was smooth and successful. Throughout the entire process, John demonstrated exceptional communication skills. He promptly answered all my questions, patiently explained complex legal terms, and guided me through each step, ensuring I was well-informed and comfortable with the decisions I made. His availability and responsiveness made me feel like a valued client, and I truly appreciated his genuine commitment to my satisfaction. John’s negotiation skills were remarkable. Thanks to his strategic approach, I was able to secure a favorable deal that exceeded my expectations. His expertise and professionalism gave me confidence throughout the negotiation process, and I am grateful for the outcome he achieved. John’s network of trusted professionals, including home inspectors, mortgage brokers, and attorneys, was invaluable. He connected me with reliable individuals who delivered top-notch services, simplifying the entire transaction. This level of support and guidance made the entire home-buying experience stress-free and enjoyable. Working with John O’Connor was an absolute pleasure. His extensive knowledge, exceptional communication, superb negotiation skills, and valuable network of professionals make him a standout real estate agent. I wholeheartedly recommend John to anyone in need of a dedicated and reliable agent who will go above and beyond to ensure a successful and satisfying home-buying experience. Thank you, John!

John is and Outstanding professional Broker in every sense of the term. We had never met him prior to our arriving in Wilmington, NC looking for a rental property for investment. John proved to be very personable, a clear communicator, extremely knowledgeable of the market and the buying process. He was an effective negotiator which enabled successful discussions and compromise on property price. We had a limited time in Wilmington to complete the purchase before returning to San Diego, CA. We subsequently made a two-week trip to prepare the property for rental. John has gone above and beyond by identification of needed vendors to accomplish a great deal of work in a limited window of time. He continues to serve as our “wrangler” while we are in San Diego enabling completion of many tasks required to get the property “rent ready.” Through his demeanor, professionalism and performance he has become a friend–a valued colleague in my property owner and manager network.

Heather was absolutely phenomenal to work with. She made me feel comfortable buying a house in even the most uncertain market. Her knowledge of the industry and effectiveness to negotiate for her clients make her an exceptional choice when looking for an agent. I can’t speak highly enough about her work.

Heather is the consummate professional, and was fantastic in helping us to buy our new home. We were referred to her via our mortgage broker, and were a little nervous, since the home we found was practically perfect in every way. We didn’t want anything to go wrong. Thankfully, Heather turned out to be very knowledgeable and responsive, kind, personable and sincere. If she doesn’t have an instant answer, she immediately finds out, and always communicates well. She knows the processes required, and follows them faithfully. Thank you, Heather, we greatly appreciate all of your efforts in getting us into the best home we’ve ever had. If we ever do move again, we’ll be calling you first!

Heather was such a joy to work with! She is extremely knowledgeable and we truly cannot say enough good things about her. We were first-time homebuyers and we purchased out of state, and she made the process so seamless and easy for us. Thank you so much, Heather!

No tengo ni palabras para describir ella no sólo es Sulmy ella es mi ángel gracias a ella logré mi sueno de tener mi casa propia ella es lo mejor respetuosa responsable y un gran ser humano yo la recomiendo muchísimo ella es la mejor.

Sulmy helped me find my home fall 2024 and it was a great experience (the home I bought was everything I needed/including within my budget). She is honest and knowledgeable of the neighborhoods and areas in Wilmington. 10/10 recommend Sulmy! She’s absolutely wonderful to work with.

Sulmy was absolutely outstanding and went above and beyond in helping us to find our 2nd home in Wilmington, NC. We live in NY and when we started looking Sulmy would provide us with listings on a weekly basis at a minimum. When we wound find a house that we were interested in Sulmy would go to the house and send us pictures and videos. When we finally settled on the house, Sulmy was right there with us and walked us through all the steps until we closed on the house. She provided us with recommendations for the attorney, home inspector and insurance agent which were all great. After we closed (and before my wife saw the house for the first time), Sulmy had the house professionally cleaned and left us some beautiful house warming gifts. I could not recommend a better real-estate agent than Sulmy Castro.

Cassie is very knowledgable about the local real estate market and is a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend her as either a buyer or seller agent. Very responsive and patient.

Cassie was a delight to work with. She did an outstanding job and was very involved in all aspects. She answered all our questions and helped us to get everything set up as we were moving from another different area in the state. Friendly, responsive, patient and very informative. We would recommend Cassie to anyone who has a specific home in mind.

My wife and I recently worked with the Saltwater Agency. Cassie had assisted us with finding our forever home! Cassie was extremely thorough and truly went above and beyond with assisting my family. Cassie literally would four properties and send live videos of houses, when we were not able to see them, due to the fact we were moving from out of state. Cassie has a true passion for helping families find their forever home and is extremely knowledgeable. Seeing her clients happy is Cassie’s top priority. If you are in the market for a great real estate agency, I highly recommend, The Saltwater Agency and ask for Cassie! You’ll be extremely satisfied with their service.

Cassie did an amazing job and was such a pleasure to work with. If it were not for her exxellent negotiation skills, we might not have the beautiful home we bought.

Cassie was great, very knowledgeable, always responsive and available when needed. She went above and beyond on several occasions to visit the property and host a facetime with us since we were out-of-town buyers. She also recommended great & competent contacts for financing and the building and pest inspections. Would highly recommend Cassie!

Friendly, experienced agents

Mike is a true professional! He took as much time as needed to show us the area and multiple listings.

An amazing experience with Seth Barbee! After months of searching and with Seth’s expertise and guidance we finally found our “home away from home!” Thank you so much Seth…we love our new home!
Grace & Pete

Jeff assured Teresa and I from day one that he could find us a home in Calabash that would meet our budget and retirement dreams to be in this coastal area of North Carolina.

Seth Barbee guided us through the sale of our home and the purchase of our new one. He was a constant professional, good negotiator and communicator.

Working with Seth Barbee of the Saltwater Agency was an absolute pleasure! He is very friendly, knowledgeable, and professional and was always available to answer questions.