Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Sunset Beach, NC
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated August 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
Top 0.29%
in Sunset Beach, NC
$221.5M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $1.6M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$89M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $1.2M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 8.05%
in Sunset Beach, NC
$161.6M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $2.4M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 8.33%
in Sunset Beach, NC
$350.7M
All-Time Sales
$320K - $2.3M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent
(59)
Brian McGhee
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
10 Years of experience
86+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 8.91%
in Sunset Beach, NC
$117.4M
All-Time Sales
$160K - $670K
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 11.49%
in Sunset Beach, NC
$57.3M
All-Time Sales
$90K - $530K
Price Range
9%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(1)
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%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(191)
Melanie Cameron
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
32 Years of experience
202+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 12.07%
in Sunset Beach, NC
$615.2M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $3.3M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(26)
Tina Karimi
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
10 Years of experience
26+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 14.08%
in Sunset Beach, NC
$42.2M
All-Time Sales
$250K - $1.3M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 15.52%
in Sunset Beach, NC
$70.8M
All-Time Sales
$120K - $1.2M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(31)
Seth Robbins
Hamilton Realty Group W/EXP Realty
22 Years of experience
5+ Sales in the last 12 months
$51.9M
All-Time Sales
$250K - $1.8M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$193.1M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $2M
Price Range
2
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Top AgentTop 17.82%
in Sunset Beach, NC
$155.4M
All-Time Sales
$310K - $2.7M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$222.6M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $2.7M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentReviews not yet available
Josh Meetre
Century 21 Palms Realty
9 Years of experience
41+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 18.39%
in Sunset Beach, NC
$44.8M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $1.3M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 18.97%
in Sunset Beach, NC
$245.9M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $1.9M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 18.97%
in Sunset Beach, NC
$87.4M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $16.1M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(47)
Michelle Morris - NC
NextHome Integrity First
25 Years of experience
10+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 18.97%
in Sunset Beach, NC
$85.5M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $730K
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 18.97%
in Sunset Beach, NC
$34.1M
All-Time Sales
$90K - $680K
Price Range
9%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(570)
Brian and Sharon O'Connell
Keller Williams - The Welcome Home Team
19 Years of experience
31+ Sales in the last 12 months
$547.7M
All-Time Sales
$160K - $1.2M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(18)
Carli Meeks
Keller Williams Innovate-Wilmington
12 Years of experience
91+ Sales in the last 12 months
$70.8M
All-Time Sales
$300K - $1.5M
Price Range
1
Sold in Sunset Beach, NC
Top Agent$16.5M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $850K
Price Range
1
Sold in Sunset Beach, NC
Top Agent$16.6M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $1M
Price Range
2%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentReviews not yet available
Sarah Jones
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
1 Years of experience
0+ Sales in the last 12 months
2025
Year Licensed
1
Years Experience
Sunset beach Housing Market Trends
Homes in Sunset beach take a median 98 days to sell, go for 97.24% of asking, prices are up 18.8% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through August 2026.
Market temperature
Balanced market
4.8 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$524,043
median sale price
How fast they sell
98 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
4.8 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Sunset Beach.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the Sunset Beach agents whose results fit it.
Sunset Beach agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 35 days, the Sunset Beach market in 98
median sale price in Sunset Beach
Do Top Sunset Beach Agents Sell Faster?
The 23 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Sunset Beach sell in a median of 35 days, compared with the Sunset Beach market median of 98 days on market.
About 63 days faster (64% quicker than the Sunset Beach market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Sunset Beach agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Sunset 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 Sunset Beach?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Sunset Beach sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in August. To hit that window, plan to list around June.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
August
Best month to sell
50 days
Typical time on market
97.4%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Sunset 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 Sunset Beach Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above establishes the baseline for Sunset Beach: a median sale price of $524,043 at roughly $244.9 per square foot, with homes taking a median of 98 to sell. Reading the competitive indicators together tells a more useful story than any single figure. With 4.8 months of supply and 35.6% of active listings recording a price cut, the current balance leans toward buyers who are willing to be patient. At the same time, 17.3% of homes closed above their asking price and 18.5% left the market within two weeks, which signals that correctly priced, move-in-ready listings still draw fast, competitive interest. That split matters for how you act. For a buyer, the elevated share of price drops and the average sale-to-list ratio of 97.24% suggest room to negotiate on listings that have lingered, while the fastest-moving properties will not wait. Anchor your offer to how long a specific home has sat relative to the 98 median rather than to list price alone. For a seller, the data argues against testing the market with an aspirational number. With 141 active listings competing and 30 homes selling in a typical month, pricing near verified comparable sales from the start is what separates the homes that clear quickly from those that generate a price-drop headline. Of the 301 licensed agents working this market, EffectiveAgents has ranked 53 based on measured transaction history and client outcomes, which is where matching the right pricing and negotiation strategy to your situation begins.
What Sunset Beach Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Sunset 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.
| Median home price | $524,043 |
| Down payment (20%) | $104,809 |
| Loan amount | $419,234 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $3,680 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.40% mortgage rate (as of October 8, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $524,043 median home price with 20% down at 7.40% (as of October 8, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Sunset Beach MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Sunset Beach Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually predicts a good outcome: a verified record of closed transactions and the negotiation results behind them. In Sunset Beach and the surrounding 28468 area, the volume-leading agent EffectiveAgents has analyzed is Colleen Teifer of Silver Coast Properties, with 318 transactions analyzed across the market and a personal all-time record of 727 closings and $220.0M in sales volume. Negotiation skill shows up in the numbers that matter here. With an average sale-to-list ratio of 97.24% and 35.6% of listings taking a price cut, an agent who prices accurately and holds firm where the data supports it protects real dollars for clients on both sides. Experienced local agents understand how coastal inventory near 28468 moves against the 98 median and can calibrate offers accordingly. When comparing candidates, read the review pattern rather than the headline count: look for consistency across many transactions and recent, detailed feedback on communication and closing follow-through, which is a more reliable signal than a single standout testimonial.
How We Rank Sunset 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 Sunset 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.
301
agents analyzed
15+
performance signals
$0
paid for placement
Rankings reviewed by Kevin Stuteville, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker (License BK3068131), Founder of EffectiveAgents.
Data last updated: August 2026
Sunset Beach Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Sunset Beach, NC?
EffectiveAgents ranks the 53 top-performing agents in Sunset Beach, NC out of 301 licensed locally, using measured transaction history, closing outcomes, and client reviews rather than advertising spend. By volume analyzed, Colleen Teifer at Silver Coast Properties stands out, with 727 career transactions, 162 reviews, and $220.0M in all-time sales. The strongest agent for you, however, depends on your price point, timeline, and whether you are buying or selling. We recommend comparing two or three verified matches before deciding.
How were these Sunset 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 Sunset Beach?
Our data covers 301 real estate agents serving the Sunset Beach area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Sunset Beach market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Sunset Beach mean for sellers?
Sunset Beach's median sale price is $524,043 as of August 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 Sunset Beach?
In Sunset Beach, homes take a median of 98 to sell, and market time has seen a +43 days change versus last year. That median hides wide variation: 18.5% of homes leave the market within two weeks, while others linger, contributing to the 35.6% of listings that record a price cut. Pricing accuracy is the biggest lever on timeline, followed by condition, photography, and season. With 4.8 months of supply, a well-prepared, competitively priced home can outperform the median considerably.
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 Sunset 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 Sunset 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 Sunset 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 Sunset Beach realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Sunset 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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