Our History

Established in 2022, The Saltwater Agency was founded by a group of experienced agents who wanted to change the game in the real estate industry. With a team of 20+ expert realtors, we have a combined total of over 3,000 career closings and two office locations in Shallotte and Wilmington, covering all coastal NC from Calabash to Topsail Beach. Our top priority is helping our clients achieve their goals, and we treat every client like family, providing first-class care and support throughout the entire buying or selling process. We understand that buying or selling a home can be stressful, which is why we’re always accessible and available to help. If you’re looking for a real estate agency that truly cares about your needs and goals, look no further than The Saltwater Agency. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you achieve your real estate dreams!

Our Team

Lindy Lamb

John O’Connor

BIC of Wilmington Office
Agent

Cassie Iventosch

Kelly
Silivanch

Judy Pfeiffenberger 

Samantha Goncalez 

Heather Martin 

Kerry Price Doub 

Our Services

What we do: Buyer’s Agent

Our Buyer’s Agents provide personalized service and expert guidance to help you find the perfect property at the right price. We take great pride in our community and work tirelessly to find our clients their dream home in the same area that we have come to know and love. For our out-of-town buyers, we provide a comprehensive tour of the area, showcasing all the hidden gems and local hotspots that make our hometown so special. Our experienced agents have a thorough understanding of the local real estate market, and we use that knowledge to help you navigate the buying process with confidence. From making an offer to negotiating contingencies and closing the deal, we’ll be there every step of the way to make sure your interests are protected. At The Saltwater Agency, we’re committed to providing unparalleled service and support to our clients. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned investor, we’ll take the time to get to know you and your unique needs and preferences. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you achieve your real estate goals as your agent!

What we do: Seller’s Agent

Our team of experienced agents is dedicated to helping you achieve the best possible outcome when selling your property. We’ll work tirelessly to ensure that your property sells quickly and for the highest possible price. Our customized marketing plans, which include professional photography, virtual tours, and targeted advertising, will showcase your property to potential buyers. As your Seller’s Agent, we’ll handle all the negotiations on your behalf, working to secure the best possible terms and conditions for your sale. We’ll keep you informed every step of the way and provide regular updates on the progress of your sale. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you achieve your real estate goals as your agent in coastal North Carolina.

What Our Clients Say

We are very proud of the service we provide. See what our client have to say about us, our properties and services.

Bought a Single Family home in 2017 in Holden Beach, NC

9/14/2017

Highly likely to recommend | 5.0

Extremely professional and knowledgeable about all the areas we were looking for, and very conscientious about helping us find what we wanted. Mr. O’Conner worked with us over a 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 included dealing with the listing agent. I am not sure we would have been able to complete the entire process without him. It was a comfort to us knowing he kept a sharp eye on everything. We now have our dream retirement due to John! I would highly recommend John for all your real estate transactions in the Brunswick county area! Thanks John!

Agent: John O'Conner

Bought a Vacant Land home in 2022 in Ocean Isle Beach

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!

Agent: Seth Barbee

Bought a home in 2020 in NC

4/28/2020

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!

Agent: Stephen Prokop

Bought a Vacant Land home in 2020 in Bolivia, NC

4/28/2020

Highly likely to recommend |5.0

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!

Agent: Stephen Prokop

Bought a Vacant Land home in 2019 in Bolivia, NC

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!

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Bought a home in 2020 in Belville, NC

The BEST! We got him by sheer 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. We were at the house and saw a sign in the yard, called, and they sent Johnnie. He’s the nicest person you will ever meet. Honest, very helpful, not pushy, and knows the business!
We really appreciate all he did for us,
The Deans

Agent: John O'Conner

Bought a Vacant Land home in 2022 in Ocean Isle Beach, NC

Mandy is perceptive. She devoted her attention to us and our reactions to various homes so she could better understand our goals. She greatly assisted our search towards areas and homes that met our goals. We were never pushed to see any particular home or to make any particular offer to buy. Mandy was gracious with her time and patient with our search. She was responsive to our inquiries regarding developments, communities, and homes in addition to numerous other questions we had along the way. Once our offer to purchase was accepted, Mandy helped us even more with referrals for and coordination of inspections, insurance, financing, and more. She is still helping us today! Mandy cares a lot about our happiness and helping us achieve our dreams. This is what sets her apart from other real estate agents

Agent: Mandy Pope

Bought and sold a home in 2021 in Sunset Beach, NC

We recently used Sarah for a sale 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. With us being from out of state, she went above and beyond helping with the little things that needed to get done that were really outside the scope of what agents generally do. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a great agent.

Agent: Sarah Herald

Bought a Single Family home in 2020 in Leland, NC

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!

Agent: John O'Conner

Stephen is a great realtor.

Stephen is a great realtor. We have used him for five transactions and everyone of them has been completed without hiccup. He is communicative, regularly provides updates, and double checks his work and the work of other agents to make sure the deal goes through. I highly recommend working with him.

Agent: Stephen