Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Wrightsville Beach, NC
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated September 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
(55)
Rainey Wallace
Intracoastal Realty - Valentine-Wallace Group
13 Years of experience
58+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.7%
in Wrightsville Beach, NC
$301.7M
All-Time Sales
$350K - $5.4M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.9%
in Wrightsville Beach, NC
$245.9M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $1.9M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(191)
Melanie Cameron
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
32 Years of experience
197+ Sales in the last 12 months
$616.2M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $3.3M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$159.1M
All-Time Sales
$310K - $2.7M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(41)
Jan Roggeman
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
10 Years of experience
32+ Sales in the last 12 months
$103.3M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $1.8M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(2)
Neil Leonard
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Carolina Premier Properties
9 Years of experience
34+ Sales in the last 12 months
$60.9M
All-Time Sales
$390K - $3.6M
Price Range
2
Sold in Wrightsville Beach, NC
Top Agent$237.8M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $2.1M
Price Range
2%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 6.01%
in Wrightsville Beach, NC
$1.02B
All-Time Sales
$240K - $5.2M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(2)
David Robertson,CHSA,ABR,TRC,RFS,PME,e-PRO,CFS,CANS,BIC
Coastal ERA
23 Years of experience
1+ Sales in the last 12 months
$75.1M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $2.2M
Price Range
1
Sold in Wrightsville Beach, NC
Top Agent(16)
Oscar Garcia
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
21 Years of experience
83+ Sales in the last 12 months
$201.6M
All-Time Sales
$110K - $3.8M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(18)
Carli Meeks
Keller Williams Innovate-Wilmington
12 Years of experience
90+ Sales in the last 12 months
$105.5M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $1.6M
Price Range
303
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Top Agent$95.9M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $2.8M
Price Range
272
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Top Agent(37)
Daniel Ashby
Ashby Martin and Associates | Alleghany High Country Realty
6 Years of experience
1+ Sales in the last 12 months
$18.6M
All-Time Sales
$140K - $770K
Price Range
106
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Top Agent$29.4M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $870K
Price Range
107
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Top Agent$52.2M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $840K
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$19.6M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $620K
Price Range
89
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Top Agent$16.8M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $850K
Price Range
56
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Wrightsville beach Housing Market Trends
Homes in Wrightsville beach take a median 86 days to sell, go for 94.97% of asking, prices are up 8.1% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through September 2026.
Market temperature
Balanced market
5.5 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$1,946,573
median sale price
How fast they sell
86 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
5.5 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Wrightsville Beach.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the Wrightsville Beach agents whose results fit it.
Wrightsville Beach agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 31 days, the Wrightsville Beach market in 86
median sale price in Wrightsville Beach
Do Top Wrightsville Beach Agents Sell Faster?
The 16 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Wrightsville Beach sell in a median of 31 days, compared with the Wrightsville Beach market median of 86 days on market.
About 55 days faster (64% quicker than the Wrightsville Beach market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Wrightsville Beach agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Wrightsville 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 Wrightsville Beach?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Wrightsville Beach sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in June. To hit that window, plan to list around May.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
June
Best month to sell
34 days
Typical time on market
97.6%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Wrightsville 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 Wrightsville Beach Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above frames Wrightsville Beach as a high-value coastal market where negotiating leverage has shifted measurably toward buyers. With a median sale price of $1,946,573 and prices moving +8.1% year over year, this is a market recalibrating rather than accelerating. The clearest signal sits in the competitive indicators: only 3.3% of homes sold above list, 36.3% of active listings have taken a price reduction, and months of supply stands at 5.5. Together those readings describe conditions where sellers who overprice are correcting later, and where patient buyers can structure offers below asking with reasonable expectation of acceptance. The measured sale-to-list ratio of 94.97% reinforces that gap between listing ambition and closing reality. Median days on market now sits at 86, a +53 days change in market time, which gives buyers room to conduct inspections and negotiate contingencies without the pressure of competing bids. For a buyer, the practical takeaway is that a disciplined offer, supported by the $1,050.48 per square foot benchmark and comparable closings, carries genuine weight here. For a seller, the data argues for pricing to the current market from day one: with 54 active listings and roughly 10 homes selling monthly against 40 new listings, homes priced ahead of the trend tend to join the 36.3% share that reduce later and sell for less. In a market this nuanced, agent selection matters. Of 333 licensed agents active in the 28480 area, only a fraction demonstrate consistent performance across pricing accuracy and negotiation, which is where verified rankings become useful.
What Wrightsville Beach Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Wrightsville 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 | $1,946,573 |
| Down payment (20%) | $389,315 |
| Loan amount | $1,557,258 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $12,922 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.40% mortgage rate (as of October 15, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $1,946,573 median home price with 20% down at 7.40% (as of October 15, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Wrightsville Beach MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Wrightsville Beach Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually drives results in a market like Wrightsville Beach: pricing accuracy, negotiation discipline, and transaction depth. EffectiveAgents ranks 29 agents here out of 333 licensed professionals, based on 105 analyzed transactions rather than advertising spend. At the top of that analysis is Rainey Wallace of Intracoastal Realty - Valentine-Wallace Group, with 687 career transactions and $300.2M in all-time sales volume. That volume matters most in negotiation: in a market where only 3.3% of homes clear above list and 36.3% of listings reduce price, an agent who reads comparable sales precisely protects a seller's bottom line and helps a buyer identify where an offer below asking will hold. Experience across the 28480 coastal market, where waterfront and oceanfront values swing widely by parcel and elevation, gives seasoned agents an edge in pricing that data alone cannot replicate. Review patterns are worth weighing alongside transaction counts: Wallace carries 55 reviews, and consistency across a large body of feedback tends to signal reliable client experience more accurately than a small handful of ratings.
How We Rank Wrightsville 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 Wrightsville 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.
333
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: September 2026
Wrightsville Beach Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Wrightsville Beach, NC?
Based on EffectiveAgents analysis of 105 transactions across 333 licensed agents in Wrightsville Beach, Rainey Wallace of Intracoastal Realty - Valentine-Wallace Group ranks at the top, with 687 career transactions, 55 reviews, and $300.2M in all-time sales volume. Our methodology measures agents on verified transaction history, pricing accuracy, and client review patterns rather than advertising. The strongest agent for you depends on your property type and goals, so we recommend comparing several ranked agents before deciding.
How were these Wrightsville 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 Wrightsville Beach?
Our data covers 333 real estate agents serving the Wrightsville Beach area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Wrightsville Beach market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Wrightsville Beach mean for sellers?
Wrightsville Beach's median sale price is $1,946,573 as of September 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 Wrightsville Beach?
In Wrightsville Beach, the median home currently takes 86 to sell, reflecting a +53 days change in market time versus last year. Timelines vary widely by price point, condition, and proximity to the water. At a median sale price of $1,946,573 with 5.5 months of supply, homes priced to current comparables and prepared for showing tend to move faster, while listings that start above market often join the 36.3% share that reduce price and extend their time on market.
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 Wrightsville 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 Wrightsville 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 Wrightsville 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 Wrightsville Beach realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Wrightsville 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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