When his favorite sister, Mildred Batten Simmons moved to Emerald Isle in the early 60s, Jim moved his family to nearby Jacksonville, NC where he became the Sports Editor and then Editor in Chief of the Daily News. With Mildred s passing in 1975, Jim and Mary became the sole owners of Emerald Isle Realty. A few years later Jim and Mary retired from their previous careers in Jacksonville to grow Emerald Isle Realty to be the leader in sales and resort property management on the East Coast we know today. With four generations now living and working on Emerald Isle, Jim and Mary are proud to see their tradition continue in their family business. I am a native of Durham, North Carolina.
Referrals are the ultimate compliment an agent can receive.
I have been selling real estate on Emerald Isle since 1992. I am originally from Henderson, North Carolina. Emerald Isle has been our special family vacation place since the late '70's. I now enjoy selling real estate and providing the best service and knowledge I can for my customers buying or selling on our beautiful island. My greatest reward has been the repeated referrals from my customers when they recommend me to their family and friends.