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...

Outer Banks Market Report Winter 2018-19

Thanks for taking a moment to view the Outer Banks Market Report Winter 2018-19 edition.The last few months have been promising for Outer Banks real estate activity. Sales for the first two months of 2019 have been better than recent years.  Part of this trend may be due to the lack of snow storms and relatively calm winter weather.  When a snowstorm is forecasted for a weekend anywhere between Virginia Beach and Boston usually buyers postpone their trips to view homes here. Rarely did … Continue reading...

Carolina Review Winter 2019

Our Carolina Review Newsletter was recently mailed out and the electronic version is emailed today. Here are a few OBX news items that did not make the newsletter... It's been rather mild on the Outer Banks this winter.  I don’t remember seeing one snowflake so far and there has only been a handful of days where there has been frost on the ground.  This relatively warm winter is not unprecedented.  A few years back, our geraniums survived the entire winter on the front porch in Kitty … Continue reading...

OBX Real Estate Sales Winter 2018-19

We're reporting that 2108 ended up being the second best year for OBX real estate sales since the boom years of the early 2000’s.  The number of transactions in the local MLS was down just slightly compared to 2017. Poor weather and higher interest rates may have had an effect on sales.  A great piece of news is that the average and median sales prices went up in just about every area.  The sold price per square foot also continues to climb as sellers are able to demand more for their … Continue reading...

Outer Banks Real Estate Auctions

Over the years, the trend of Outer Banks real estate auctions has come and gone. Lately this trend and marketing tool is making a comeback.  Perhaps one reason is that most auctions are on-line.  On-line auctions cost sellers less money. Recent Outer Banks homes offered in on-line auctions were first marketed at well below fair market value. This marketing tactic helped to create a buzz about these properties.Here are a few things to keep in mind when considering a bid: Cost: Auction … Continue reading...

Carolina Review Newsletter Fall 2018

 I will remember recent months as one of the better fall seasons for summer-like weather. Ocean temperatures remained in the 70's into late October.  Being surrounded by that warm water extended our warm days and nights for a few extra weeks.  Surfers enjoyed that warm water with one of the longest stretches of good waves in recent memory.  Hurricane Leslie stayed hundreds of miles off the coast generating good surfing waves for close to three weeks.Speaking of … Continue reading...

OBX Home Sales Improve

The summer of 2018 was relatively busy compared to recent years. The number of OBX home sales over the last few months has been fairly similar to 2017. Last year was our best year since the boom years of the last decade. Poor weather hampered sales earlier in the year but brisk summer/fall sales are helping us catch up.  According to the Outer Banks Association of Realtors’ August report, the number of residential sales for the year is now off just 3% compared to last year. See our full fall … Continue reading...

My Experiences with Outer Banks Hurricanes

Since moving to the Outer Banks in 1989 we have been threatened by hurricanes almost every year. Dealing with these storms is no fun but is worth it to live in such a great place. Years ago when we were looking for a spot to raise our boys Lori and I decided the most important thing was to be in a spot where the risk of flooding would be minimal and where it would be less likely to have wind damage from Outer Banks hurricanes. Yes, there are many places like that on the Outer Banks. We found … Continue reading...

Carolina Review Newsletter Summer 2018

It's been a busy summer so far on the Outer Banks.  The roads and beaches are full of vacationers enjoying all the Outer Banks has to offer.  We've just completed our latest newsletter that should arrive in the mail any day to about 3500 people.Great progress is being made on the new Oregon Inlet Bridge.  Here's a picture I took on my way back north this morning after videoing a lot for a client.If you enjoy the ocean then this summer has been one of the better ones.  July's surf has … Continue reading...

Spring 2018 OBX Real Estate Conditions

Real estate conditions on the Outer Banks are improving. Both average sales prices and median sales prices are higher than they were for the first quarter of 2017. According to the Outer Banks Association’s MLS system average prices are up 7% over last year and median prices are up 1%. Another indicator pointing towards appreciation is the sold price per square foot. You can see that trend in this report. It’s interesting that these indicators point towards appreciation even though the number of … Continue reading...

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Southern Shores, NC 27949
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Jacob Keenan

Jeff Scott and team helped my fiancé and I find the perfect home. They treated us with kindness and dealt with this fast moving market with professionalism. Definitely a very trustworthy organization who I will be recommending to anyone looking to buy in the Outer Banks.

Ted Piazza

Great communication from afar. I hope to avail myself of their services in person.

Tony Salamone

I’ve dealt with several realtors over the years and gotta say that Jeff at Scott Team Realty was the abosolutely the best, and would highly recommend anyone purchasing a home on the OBX to check him out…

David Kravitz

Jeff was professional, thorough
and was easy to get in contact with for any questions or issues that needed to be answered. We would highly recommend him for a sales agent.

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