Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Ocean Isle Beach, NC

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    Colleen Teifer profile picture
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    Colleen Teifer

    Silver Coast Properties

    10 Years of experience

    111+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.28%

    in Ocean Isle Beach, NC

    $220M

    All-Time Sales

    $240K - $1.6M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Edwina StPierre

    Intracoastal Realty

    19 Years of experience

    1+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $77.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $230K - $1.1M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Lindsey Jenkins

    Century 21 Collective

    9 Years of experience

    156+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $348.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $320K - $2.3M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Karen Knight

    Shoreline Realty

    33 Years of experience

    37+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 7.1%

    in Ocean Isle Beach, NC

    $159.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $200K - $2.4M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Robin McDowell

    Coldwell Banker Seacoast Advantage

    26 Years of experience

    1+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $34.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $160K - $2.1M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Alisha Brown

    eXp Realty

    9 Years of experience

    103+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 10.23%

    in Ocean Isle Beach, NC

    $189.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $220K - $2M

    Price Range

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    Brian McGhee

    Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage

    10 Years of experience

    83+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 11.65%

    in Ocean Isle Beach, NC

    $115.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $160K - $670K

    Price Range

    7%

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    Melanie Cameron

    Coldwell Banker

    32 Years of experience

    201+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 13.07%

    in Ocean Isle Beach, NC

    $610.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $280K - $3.3M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Oscar Garcia

    Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

    21 Years of experience

    81+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 15.06%

    in Ocean Isle Beach, NC

    $170.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $120K - $3.8M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Kenneth Nance

    Only Way Realty Carolina

    17 Years of experience

    15+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $87.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $150K - $16.1M

    Price Range

    8%

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    Carli Meeks

    Keller Williams Innovate-Wilmington

    12 Years of experience

    96+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 16.48%

    in Ocean Isle Beach, NC

    $70.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $300K - $1.5M

    Price Range

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    Debbie Evans

    Hasty Realty, Inc

    35 Years of experience

    84+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $57.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $90K - $530K

    Price Range

    9%

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    Wendy Flynn - NC

    RE/MAX Southern shores

    27 Years of experience

    27+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 18.75%

    in Ocean Isle Beach, NC

    $70.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $120K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Travis Beatty

    RE/MAX Essential

    13 Years of experience

    81+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $154.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $310K - $2.7M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Deanna Moran

    Coldwell Banker Seacoast Advantage

    37 Years of experience

    13+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $88.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $230K - $2.6M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Rainey Wallace

    Intracoastal Realty - Valentine-Wallace Group

    13 Years of experience

    61+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 19.32%

    in Ocean Isle Beach, NC

    $301.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $350K - $5.4M

    Price Range

    7%

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    Jennifer Ford

    Century 21 The Harrelson Group

    17 Years of experience

    3+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $43.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $200K - $690K

    Price Range

    3

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    Christine Camp

    Carolina Exclusives

    12 Years of experience

    27+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 19.89%

    in Ocean Isle Beach, NC

    $34.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $390K - $2.5M

    Price Range

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    April Stephens

    eXp Realty

    20 Years of experience

    475+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $1.01B

    All-Time Sales

    $240K - $5.2M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Joel Barber

    1st Class Real Estate Advantage

    21 Years of experience

    90+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $282.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $190K - $2.2M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Jenna Morton

    Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage

    22 Years of experience

    104+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $232.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $190K - $2.7M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Adrianna Derrick

    eXp Realty

    10 Years of experience

    96+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $222.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $210K - $2.7M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Melanie MacDonald

    Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Hometown, REALTORS

    11 Years of experience

    123+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $180.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $190K - $1.1M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Kelly Straughn

    Five County Specialists

    19 Years of experience

    45+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $136.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $200K - $1.8M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Tim Duffy

    RE/MAX Executive

    11 Years of experience

    68+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $66.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $190K - $690K

    Price Range

    1

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    Do Top Ocean Isle Beach Agents Sell Faster?

    The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Ocean Isle Beach sell in a median of 30 days, compared with the Ocean Isle Beach market median of 70 days on market.

    Top-ranked agents30 days
    Ocean Isle Beach market70 days

    About 40 days faster (57% quicker than the Ocean Isle Beach market)

    Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Ocean Isle Beach agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Ocean Isle Beach market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.

    When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Ocean Isle Beach?

    Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Ocean Isle Beach sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in December. To hit that window, plan to list around November.

    Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)

    51Jan110Feb96Mar68Apr59May74Jun81Jul69Aug68Sep48Oct39Nov38Dec

    December

    Best month to sell

    38 days

    Typical time on market

    97.1%

    Of asking price

    Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Ocean Isle Beach, NC sales. Individual results vary with price, condition, and how the broader market moves. A local agent can pinpoint the right timing for your home.

    What These Numbers Mean for Ocean Isle Beach Buyers and Sellers

    The Housing Market Trends module above shows a median sale price of $854,572 in Ocean Isle Beach, with values moving +5.5% year over year. Reading the competitive indicators together clarifies where leverage actually sits. With 4.1 months of supply, 3.9% of homes selling above list, and 23.3% of active listings recording price reductions, the data points toward conditions where buyers hold meaningful room to negotiate rather than a market forcing rushed decisions.

    The median home now takes 70 days to sell, a -7 days change in market time, while the average sale-to-list ratio measures 96.39%. For a buyer, that combination means offering below asking is realistic on properties that have lingered, and the 23.3% price-drop share signals which listings were priced ahead of the market. Monitoring the 27.9% that leave the market within two weeks helps distinguish correctly priced homes from those with negotiating slack.

    For a seller, the message is precision at listing. With 70 active listings and 48 new ones arriving monthly against 17 closings, overpricing risks the reductions that a quarter of sellers are already absorbing. Pricing near verified comparable sales protects both time on market and final proceeds. Across 302 licensed agents working this market, execution varies widely, which is why matching with an agent who can read these indicators, not just quote them, carries measurable weight in the outcome you achieve.

    What Ocean Isle Beach Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Ocean Isle Beach goes beyond the listing price. These calculators break down what today's market conditions mean for your budget, your timeline, and your negotiating position.

    Income Required to Buy in Ocean Isle Beach
    $240,800
    Median home price$854,572
    Down payment (20%)$170,914
    Loan amount$683,658
    Monthly payment (PITI)$5,619

    Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.95% mortgage rate (as of September 17, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.

    Ocean Isle Beach Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Balanced
    Days on Market 70 days
    Sale-to-List Price 96.39%
    Price Trend (YoY) +5.5%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $5,619
    Principal & Interest
    $4,525
    Property Taxes
    $819
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $854,572 median home price with 20% down at 6.95% (as of September 17, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.

    Ocean Isle Beach Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $810,021
    Today $854,572
    +5.5%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 77 days
    Today 70 days
    -7 days days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 96.3%
    Today 96.39%
    +0.05%
    What this shift means: Prices moved +5.5% year over year while the sale-to-list ratio shifted +0.05% and market time registered a -7 days change. Taken together, buyers today face less urgency and more room to negotiate than a year ago, while sellers need sharper initial pricing to avoid the extended timelines the longer market duration reflects.

    Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Ocean Isle Beach MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.

    What to Look for in a Ocean Isle Beach Realtor

    Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks the data that actually predicts results. In a market where the median home takes 70 days to sell and roughly a quarter of listings see price drops, the ability to price accurately and negotiate from evidence matters more than a familiar sign. Among the 60 ranked agents in Ocean Isle Beach, verified performance is measured through closed transactions, client reviews, and sales volume rather than advertising spend. Colleen Teifer at Silver Coast Properties illustrates the pattern, with 727 career transactions, 162 client reviews, and $220.0M in all-time sales volume. That depth of experience across the 28469 coastal market translates into a negotiating posture grounded in comparable sales, which is decisive when the average sale-to-list ratio sits at 96.39%. When reviewing agents, look past a single testimonial and study the consistency of the review pattern over time, since a steady record across many transactions signals repeatable results rather than a favorable one-off.

    How We Rank Ocean Isle Beach Real Estate Agents

    Our rankings are built from verified MLS transaction data, not advertising spend. For every agent we analyze more than fifteen performance signals, including sales volume in your city and zip code, recent and all-time transactions, days on market, negotiation results (how far above or below list price an agent's clients actually close), price-point fit, and verified reviews. The agents shown first are those whose verified results put them at the top of the Ocean Isle Beach market today.

    Agents cannot pay for placement in these rankings. The underlying data refreshes as new closed transactions are reported, so rankings shift with real market performance. Learn how we rank agents.

    Rankings reviewed by Kevin Stuteville, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker (License BK3068131), Founder of EffectiveAgents.

    Data last updated: July 2026

    Ocean Isle Beach Real Estate Agent FAQs

    Who is the best real estate agent in Ocean Isle Beach, NC?

    The top-ranked agent in Ocean Isle Beach, NC by verified performance is Colleen Teifer at Silver Coast Properties, with 727 closed transactions, 162 client reviews, and $220.0M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents identifies leading agents through measured data rather than self-reported claims, analyzing 168 annual transactions across 302 licensed agents. The result is a shortlist of 60 ranked agents. The right match depends on your property type and goals, so compare several verified candidates before deciding.

    How were these Ocean Isle Beach real estate agents ranked?

    Rankings are built from verified MLS transaction data. We analyze more than fifteen performance signals for every agent, including sales volume in your city and zip code, recent and all-time transactions, days on market, negotiation results, price-point fit, and verified reviews. Agents cannot pay for placement.

    How many real estate agents are in Ocean Isle Beach?

    Our data covers 302 real estate agents serving the Ocean Isle Beach area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Ocean Isle Beach market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

    What does the median sale price in Ocean Isle Beach mean for sellers?

    Ocean Isle Beach's median sale price is $854,572 as of July 2026. Half of recent sales closed above that figure and half below. It is a useful baseline for understanding the market, but an experienced local agent will price your home against comparable recent sales in your neighborhood, not the citywide median.

    How long does it take to sell a house in Ocean Isle Beach?

    The median home in Ocean Isle Beach currently sells in 70 days, and that figure reflects a -7 days change from last year. Actual timelines vary with pricing accuracy, property condition, and location within the 28469 area. With 4.1 months of supply and 23.3% of listings recording price reductions, homes priced to match recent comparable sales tend to move faster, while those priced ahead of the market often require adjustments that extend the sale. Correct initial pricing remains the strongest lever a seller controls.

    Does it cost anything to use EffectiveAgents?

    No. EffectiveAgents is free for home buyers and sellers, with no obligation to work with any agent we match you with.

    Do agents pay to be ranked or featured?

    No. Agents cannot pay for placement anywhere in these rankings. Positions are earned from verified transaction performance only.

    What commission do Ocean Isle Beach realtors charge?

    Commissions are negotiable and vary by agent, service level, and transaction. There is no set rate, and recent industry changes have made commission structures more flexible than ever. Discuss the structure directly with your agent before signing a listing or buyer agreement.

    Should I use a local Ocean Isle Beach agent or a national brand?

    The individual agent matters more than the brand on the sign. Offices within the same national franchise vary widely in performance, and the agent you hire, not the logo, prices your home, negotiates your contract, and manages your closing. A strong local agent brings firsthand knowledge of Ocean Isle Beach neighborhoods, pricing patterns, and buyer activity. Compare agents on verified local results such as recent sales, days on market, and negotiation outcomes rather than name recognition.

    What questions should I ask a Ocean Isle Beach realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in Ocean Isle Beach in the past year, what their average sale-to-list ratio is, and how much of their business is in your neighborhood and price range. Ask how they will market your home or find you listings, and how often they will communicate. Strong agents answer with specifics. Verified transaction data is the fastest way to confirm what you hear.

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