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The Saltwater Agency is a full-service real estate marketing firm working with buyers, sellers, and clients planning to build a home across Southeastern North Carolina. We know the area, care about getting the details right, and love being part of what’s next for our clients. Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll bring local insight, smart marketing, and honest advice to help you make your move with confidence.

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30+ Agents

7,000+ Career Sales

2 Coastal Offices

5-Star Reviews

The Saltwater Difference

What truly sets us apart is the range of experience our team brings to the table. Our backgrounds span real estate and other industries, giving us different perspectives to draw on when planning your sale or navigating your home search. If you’re planning to build, we’ll help you find a homesite and connect with local builders. We share ideas, work through challenges together, and follow a straightforward approach: listen closely, communicate clearly, and follow through. That teamwork, paired with our knowledge of Southeastern NC, means you have people to turn to for answers, honest advice, and a clear understanding of your next step.

Guided by Integrity. Driven by Results.

Great advice starts with an honest conversation. We’ll explain our recommendations, talk through the tradeoffs, and keep your goals at the center of the process. Behind the scenes, our team works together to keep things moving. You’ll always know where things stand and who to call.

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People First

Your plans are personal, and we take time to understand them. We listen to what matters to you, respect your priorities, and keep your goals at the center of our advice.

Local Expertise

Knowing the area means looking beyond a listing. We put our Southeastern NC knowledge to work so you can compare neighborhoods, understand the market, and explore the right location for a home you buy or build.

Exceptional Service

You’ll always know where things stand and who to call. We answer your questions, keep you updated, and follow through on the details so you feel supported throughout your purchase or sale.

Proven Results

Experience matters, but so does the plan for your home. We use market knowledge, thoughtful marketing, and careful negotiation to pursue your goals, adjusting our approach as your purchase or sale moves forward.

In Their Words…

Choosing the right agent is one of the most important parts of the process. See what our clients have loved about working with us!

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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. He listened to my checklist of what I was looking for in a new home and found me a home that checked all of the boxes! I highly recommend Seth and rate my experience five stars.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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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. Selling and buying a home is never easy but Seth’s calm and no drama demeanor made him a delight to work with and we would highly recommend Seth and Saltwater Agency for your real estate transactions.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Mike is a true professional!  He took as much time as needed to show us the area and multiple listings.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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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!
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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. He never let go of directing us to homes and searching possibilities. Jeff took ownership of our dream…After some time, we located a house in Carolina Shores exactly where we wanted to be. The price, after negotiations with the seller, met our budget allowing us to move in and then make some improvements in our time to make it truly ours. We are excited to start this new chapter in our life. In the process Jeff has become a trusted friend. You will be hard to find anyone better at their profession.

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Let’s find the right home for your life. Search the entire MLS, save your favorites, and get alerts when new homes hit the market.

Thinking of Selling?

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