Welcome Buyers

Investing in property at the beach can be a positive experience and a relatively uncomplicated process if you decide to work with one of our Carolina Designs Realty sales agents. All have achieved their NC Brokers licenses and Accredited Buyer Representation Designation and are competent, diligent professionals capable of assisting you to meet your goals. Check out our Agents’ Information elsewhere on this web site.

The state of North Carolina feels that you, as buyers, are entitled to be fully represented in the purchase of your new home on the Outer Banks and your personal information treated confidentially. We have the opportunity to work with you and for you as your “Buyer’s Agent”. As such we will:

Explore your goal, whether it be an investment property for now with the intention of retiring and moving here in the future, second home, or a year-round residence.

• Find the right home to meet your goal.
• Refer you to a local lender to establish a realistic financial range and to pre-qualify you.
• Create a market value range to help determine a price you are willing to pay.
• Assist in negotiating the price.
• Assist with all of the paperwork involved.
• Obtain financial information regarding expenses, rental income, tax benefits, etc.
• Help arrange for financing, home and pest inspections, surveyor, appraiser, closing attorney, insurance, 1031 tax exchange information, home warranties, utilities transfer, property management information, and any other tasks involved.
• Keep you informed every step of the way.
• Be available, even after the sale!

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Begin now by utilizing our easy to navigate and interactive web site. Visit Carolina Designs “Featured Homes for Sale” and get photos, descriptions and virtual tours. Search the entire MLS system of all Outer Banks Homes. Be sure to contact us for more information on any of the listings of interest to you and we will get back in touch as soon as possible.