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How to successfully chase OBX Sunsets

On the OBX many vacationers spend their evenings chasing the beautiful OBX sunsets. Here you can watch the sunset set over water, which can be hard to find in many other east coast locations.Lucky for you the Scott Team Realty did the hard research and is providing you with the best places to watch the Outer Banks sunset: Jockey’s Ridge in Nags Head Jockey’s Ridge is located in Nags Head and is a 427-acre state park with the tallest sand dunes in the eastern United States. While tall sand … Continue reading...

Summer 2022 OBX Take Off

Summer 2022 on the OBX is about to take off. Soon the beach will be full of people enjoying the sun, the surf, and the sand. You’ll smell folks grilling as you drive down the beach road. Families and friends will be gathering together to make memories and enjoy each other’s company. As you count down the days till your beach vacation, we will provide you with some tips on what not to forget. First, what not to forget to bring on your trip When packing for a fun-filled trip to the OBX you … Continue reading...

Vacation Rental Homes on the Outer Banks

Not everyone looking to buy a home in the OBX is looking for their forever home. Many are looking for a rental property. When buyers decide to look for a rental property specifically, there are many additional aspects to consider. These aspects are different than a typical home buying process. The OBX vacation rental market is unique. Therefore, it is important for prospective vacation rental owners to understand the market and their options before making the investment.While Airbnb is … Continue reading...

Making an Offer on an OBX Property in 2022

Recently we listed a home for sale in Duck. In just four days we ended up with eleven offers. Just one of them was for the asking price. The rest were higher. During the time we were receiving offers about half the agents told me that their clients had made offers on two, three or four other houses and had not been able to be the accepted offeror. This certainly is an usual market. It’s unknown how long this will last but if you are serious about purchasing an Outer Banks property now then … Continue reading...

Market Preparation for Outer Banks homes

On the Outer Banks, market preparation can look different, than in other areas or types of homes. Once you have determined you want to sell your home, the next steps outlined in this blog are essential in ensuring you get the biggest bang for your buck!Preparing your home for the market Market preparation is not just signing with a selling agent. There are important steps sellers should take. These steps will increase a seller's return on their investment. Two to highlight … Continue reading...

Get OBX Market Exposure

Since 2020, we have seen the housing market explode. Some expected this to fizzle out in 2021, but three months into 2022 and the housing market, especially in the OBX is hot. More importantly, there is a lack of inventory, which is sending prices up. Inventory is down 34% between February 2021 and February 2022. Current inventory in the Outer Banks Association of Realtors’ MLS system is sitting near 700 properties whereas last year it was just over a thousand. Moreover, in March 2020, there … Continue reading...

Outer Banks Vacation Rental Income

Most Outer Banks buyers want to know about the vacation rental income available with a house. That income helps make homes here more affordable. Good rental income is a critical part of the information needed in most buying decisions. This article will help you better understand Outer Banks vacation rental income. Property Management Companies vs. Self management Most OBX vacation rental owners don’t want to be involved with the day to day management of the property. Local … Continue reading...

Affordable OBX Ocean Front

Frequently in the summer we’ll get calls on the little affordable OBX ocean front homes for sale. Many of these smaller ocean front homes located in Kitty Hawk, northern Kill Devil Hills and South Nags Head appear to be priced to sell quickly. Good weather makes the beaches in front of these houses very inviting this time of year. Similar to most investments the pricing of these homes follow the risk versus reward theory. In short, the more risk involved the more reward possible. This post is a … Continue reading...

Best OBX Buying Information

It’s hard to make a smart OBX real estate purchase without the best OBX buying information. It's surprising how much information my clients find from an Internet research. Buyers finding owners on Facebook is a pretty common occurrence. Some of that type of information is not very helpful in making purchasing or selling decisions. Other information can make a big difference. For example, it is helpful to see actual vacation rental income. Depending upon the time of year you might be able to get … Continue reading...

Why should I get a survey?

We often hear the from Outer Banks buyers, "Why should I get a survey?". It's not necessary to have one completed and they cost a considerable amount of money. On the other hand, having an accurate drawing of your property does have its advantages. Here are some stories and thoughts on why having a survey is important. Land Swap A few years ago, a Kitty Hawk homeowner installed a pool in the side yard setback. Unfortunately, the town does not allow that. Instead of moving the pool the owner … Continue reading...

How to successfully chase OBX Sunsets

Summer 2022 OBX Take Off

Vacation Rental Homes on the Outer Banks

Making an Offer on an OBX Property in 2022

Market Preparation for Outer Banks homes

Get OBX Market Exposure

Outer Banks Vacation Rental Income

Affordable OBX Ocean Front

Best OBX Buying Information

Why should I get a survey?

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