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Sapringle322
Review for Member: Seth Barbee
ZillowVERIFIEDSelling and buying a home is never an easy process, however, Seth guided us through with honesty and integrity. Seth listens to what you expect from the negotiating of the sale of your home to the purchasing of your next one. One of Seths biggest assets is his calm demeanor and no drama attitude even when the process seems overwhelming. Seth is someone you want on your side of the negotiations. A true real estate professional and we highly recommend Seth and his company.
Christina T.
Review for Member: Seth Barbee
ZillowVERIFIED As a first time home buyer, Seth definitely made the entire process stress free. He is very professional and knowledgeable about the housing market. He was always quick to respond to emails, texts and phone calls. He was patient with me and my many questions! I would highly recommend Seth to anyone who was looking for the perfect realtor!
Polsinelligrace
Review for Member: Seth Barbee
ZillowVERIFIED Seth was extremely helpful in helping us purchase our "home away from home... we thought it would be difficult to do being out of state but Seth was right there to help us every step of the way and made it less stressful and enjoyable for us. I would definitely recommend Seth and The Saltwater Agency to anyone looking to purchase a home. Thanks so much, Seth!
TJ F.
Review for Member: Seth Barbee
ZillowVERIFIED We had several neighbors who were delighted with Seth and his knowledge of our neighborhood so he came highly recommended. Nonetheless, we did our due diligence and interviewed several local realtors before listing our home with The Saltwater Agency. It was an easy decision. Other realtors we interviewed seemingly told us what they thought we wanted to hear. In contrast, Seths honesty, integrity and dedication were readily apparent in every conversation we had from our initial meetings and throughout the sales process. He successfully guided us through multiple offers, was very responsive and kept us apprised of all events. It was one of the smoothest real estate sales weve done. We highly recommend Seth and his firm! We would happily use his expertise to buy or sell property again.
User31586985
Review for Member: Seth Barbee
ZillowVERIFIED Me and my family just spent the weekend being driven around by Seth in an effort to explore the Wilmington, NC and surrounding area real estate market. Seth provided key data on community size, dates of build-out, builder info, and provided a comprehensive list of communities to review in lead-up to our visit. He was responsive on the phone, email, and text. With Seth's guidance we narrowed down our list of choices from over a dozen communities to three, all of them being strong contenders for when we move. We will definitely seek to work with Seth when it comes time to purchase property.
Lisa S.
Review for Member: Seth Barbee
ZillowVERIFIED We cant recommend Seth highly enough! He is straightforward and very knowledgeable. From day one, he steered us in the right direction. He is very responsive with questions and concerns and always answers texts, phone calls and emails in a timely manner. We give Seth high marks in all categories!
Kim
Review for Member: Seth Barbee
ZillowVERIFIED We received Seth Barbees name via a Zillow inquiry for. Property on Ocean Isle Beach. We were skeptical but so very glad we with him! He helped us purchase a great home. He was knowledgeable about the area and was super helpful even after the purchase was done as we are not in the area full time. We would highly recommend him!
Debbie2351962
Review for Member: Seth Barbee
ZillowVERIFIED We met with Seth in 2019 when he showed us condos in the Calabash area. On that visit, we didn't find what we were looking for. We never forgot Seth because he was great. He was friendly, no pressure and understood what we were looking for. We continued to look on line and in 2021 we found what we wanted. There was no doubt who we wanted as our agent, Seth Barbee. We were truly blessed to have found him, Seth is EXCELLENT at his job. We don't hesitate to recommend him. You, too, will be pleased with his work and work ethic.
Andrew T.
Review for Member: Seth Barbee
ZillowVERIFIED Seth is an amazing and personable agent that knows this area very well. First time out with Seth we went out in torrential rains and it did not slow him from showing us a ton of houses. If you want someone who has positive energy, excellent negotiation skills and area knowledge, he is your guy. Too many times I have used an agent where I regretted not changing - if you are in that situation you must change and call Seth. You will not regret it. Sincerely Gina and Steve
Ginastevet
Review for Member: Seth Barbee
ZillowVERIFIED Seth is an amazing and personable agent that knows this area very well. First time out with Seth we went out in torrential rains and it did not slow him from showing us a ton of houses. If you want someone who has positive energy, excellent negotiation skills and area knowledge, he is your guy. Too many times I have used an agent where I regretted not changing - if you are in that situation you must change and call Seth. You will not regret it. Sincerely Gina and Steve
Jzk2k4j8js
Review for Member: Seth Barbee
ZillowVERIFIED We met Seth during our long aEURoeretirement researchaEUR? adventure, when we ventured into NC. He was hands down the most knowledgeable Realtor we met in our long search for a final retirement home which took us from FL to NC. He showed us all of the top communities and was so well informed with each of them - he shared information on community, HOA, golf and surrounding areas. He responded to inquiries promptly and always provided additional information over and above the specific questions we might have asked. I would highly recommend Seth to anyone looking for property in North Carolina.
Ncpattie
Review for Member: Seth Barbee
ZillowVERIFIED We have had an excellent experience with Seth as our realtor in buying a condo in Sunset Beach, NC. He is highly responsive and a great listener. We wasted no time in getting to what we were truly wanting to invest in as a second home.When we needed to either make a contingent offer or walk away, he didn't discourage the contingent offer like another realtor had done in a prior situation. He helped us make a reasonable offer that was immediately accepted. The due diligence process was seamless under his guidance. When we were able to make alternate financing possible and changed it from a contingent to a regular offer he made it happen!We visited the condo multiple times and he never acted like it was inconvenient. The legal side of the process was also seamless under his guidance. We highly recommend Seth because he made this entire process pleasant and efficient.
Vaughndavid2
Review for Member: Seth Barbee
ZillowVERIFIED Seth is an outstanding Realtor. We have used several realtors in our lifetime and Seth is by far the best! He always responded immediately to our questions and requests to see property. He was very attentive to our needs and went above and beyond; exceeding all our expectations, and always within our price range. His knowledge of the area is excellent. You will love working with Seth.
Marktomdesign
Review for Member: Seth Barbee
ZillowVERIFIED With the Covid-19 pandemic, we were contemplating selling our OIB home to be near our daughter and her family. But, we had so many, many questions and concerns: Could we really sell our home during a pandemic? Are people buying homes during the pandemic? Should we wait to sell? What listing price, timing, marketing strategies, and tools would give us the greatest ROI? What special precautions would we need to take to sell our home during this crisis?Clearly, we needed a highly knowledgeable and skilled realtor who could and would counsel us -- openly and honestly -- to make the right decision, at the right time, for the most profit. After all, this would be one of the biggest financial decisions we'd be making.This called for an experienced real estate professional with expert market knowledge; a sound pricing strategy; timing projections; up-to-date marketing strategies; photography and 3D video capabilities; and robust communication for us, our prospective buyers, and our buyers' realtors.Seth's expert knowledge and skills masterfully guided us and resulted in the sale of our OIB home in two weeks, with a full-price offer, for a healthy profit. Moreover, we were able to relocate to be with our daughter and her family in Ohio.A We've sold five homes in two states in our lifetime. No realtor can hold a candle to Seth. It is without hesitation or reservation that we highly recommend Seth Barbee to sell your home. Our only regret is not having Seth to help us buy our new home in Ohio. Bottom Line: Seth is everything you want and need as a real estate pro.
User12431335
Review for Member: Seth Barbee
ZillowVERIFIED I discovered Seth Barbee through Zillow noticing that he had 20+ 5-star reviews. So, I decided to take a chance and wrote him an email about a property. WOW! I'm so very glad that I pressed the send button. Seth responded quickly and I never looked back. After a few months of on-line searching we decided to make an offer on a vacation home. Seth was masterful guiding us through the home buying process. We live 2.5 hours away but Seth personally made sure everything was completed on our behalf. He was on site for the appraisal, termite inspection, home inspection, and even oversaw a new water heater installation on the day we closed. All this while staying in constant contact through phone, text and email. If you are considering a beach property and are looking for a knowledgeable, local realtor who is trustworthy, then I highly recommend that you contact Seth Barbee. You will not be disappointed!
James S.
Review for Member: Seth Barbee
ZillowVERIFIED Likely to Recommend Seth - Highly Likely - Best Agent We Ever Worked WithLocal Knowledge - Very Impressive - Showed Us Homes Throughout The Entire Brunswick County From Leland To CalabashProcess Expertise - Masterful - Seth Knows The Answers To Questions Most People Don't Know To AskResponsiveness - Immediate - Literally He Gets Back To You Immediately Most Times And Always Within the HourNegotiating Skills - Excellent - We Would ADD Exceptional
Zuser20140408210336842
Review for Member: Seth Barbee
ZillowVERIFIED Can't say enough great things about Seth! We were dealing with a long-distance relocation purchase and he handled EVERYTHING with such professionalism and kindness. When we met in person it was like meeting an old friend. He has tremendous knowledge of both the real estate business and processes as well as the local area including dining/shopping/vendors/contractors/employment assistance etc! His relationships within the community helped us tremendously and his fast response to our every call and need was impressive and much appreciated.We HIGHLY recommend him!
Jmbrunkhorst
Review for Member: Seth Barbee
ZillowVERIFIED Seth was knowledgeable and helpful with our recent house purchase. He was prompt in returning calls. He was organized with his information about the properties. His professional manner is approachable and easy to work with. I cannot praise his assistance enough.
Heralddeanne
Review for Member: Seth Barbee
ZillowVERIFIED Seth is extremely knowledgeable and professional in all aspects of his profession. Seth came highly recommended through another realtor and with good reason. Being over 600 miles away, it was not always easy for us to react quickly in person to possible properties. Seth listened to our wants and needs and kept us well informed of viable options. In our minds Seth went beyond what we expected! Seth is so thorough in all aspects of the transaction process that even the smallest details of a move to a new community was covered...right down to lawn care and contractors if needed! Dealing with Seth was a very comfortable experience. Friendly, knowledgeable, sincere, trustworthy, responsive, and professional. He made the process a painless pleasure. Yes, I we highly recommend Seth!
Lili F.
Review for Member: Seth Barbee
ZillowVERIFIED We have purchased two homes and sold one with Seth as our Realtor. We cannot say enough great things about Seth. He is by far the best realtor we have ever worked with and in the past ten years we have worked with three other realtors in other states selling our home, and family members homes. Seth is super responsive, will definitely get you the best deal possible and is always one step ahead in all the processes that buying or selling a home! He is very bright - thorough, detail oriented, easy to deal with and best of all he does not waste your time!!! He is easy going and VERY patient - always going the extra mile to ensure that your interests are met and nothing is overlooked at any stage of the buying and selling process. Seth demonstrated time and again that he really has his clients best interests at heart and he has turned into a great friend!We recommend using Seth's and his company Carolina Plantations for all of your buying and selling needs for home ownership! You will not be disappointed!!
Glynch8
Review for Member: Seth Barbee
ZillowVERIFIED We recently purchased a home that we will eventually move to when we retire from upstate New York. Seth was by far the best realtor we have ever used. His knowledge of the area, listed properties and other pertinent information cannot be beat. He has great recommendations on restaurants, shopping, and other services in the area. It is an understatement to say that he went above and beyond. He was very accommodating to our schedule. He is patient, knowledgeable, funny and just has a way of putting you at ease. The best part about working with Seth was that he was always more focused on answering our questions, giving us good advice, and finding homes that met our needs than he was on closing a deal. I feel we not only had a great realtor, a great house but we also have a friend in Seth. We would highly recommend Seth to anyone who has real estate needs. Joan & Greg
Timmymoto08
Review for Member: Seth Barbee
ZillowVERIFIED Seth is a true professional. Seth's knowledge of the local market was instrumental in helping us price our property at a competitive and fair price. Seth has excellent communication skills and kept us informed throughout the process. If you need a realtor to really go to bat for you, I would recommend you contact Seth.
Zuser20160928065727290
Review for Member: Seth Barbee
ZillowVERIFIED Buying a house is complicated and stressful. Buying a house 500 miles away from home is especially stressful, fortunately, we were lucky enough to find Seth. Our initial contact was via email and then phone. He immediately responded to all my questions for each of the houses I found online. He quickly picked up on what our preferences were and sent his recommendations. We met Seth once after selecting the plethora of houses we wanted to tour. Seth met us on a Saturday morning and was very professional and personable. His level of organization really impressed my husband and I. He knew we had limited time and a lot of ground to cover. Seth took us out again on Sunday once we narrowed the selection down to three houses. He provided all the information we asked for and never pressured us for a sale. Negotiations happened two days after returning home. Seth relayed all our questions, concerns and provided prompt answers. Before we knew it, we had a beach house on our hands at a great price. During the closing process, he ensured inspections were done properly and even went out to the house to alleviate our concerns with some potential electrical issues. He provided all the utility, property management and insurance information to ensure a smooth transition. He was literally our eyes and ears throughout the whole process. We have purchased multiple homes and Seth was exceptional. Seth Barbee went well above and beyond a typical real estate agent.
Wfranklin L.
Review for Member: Seth Barbee
ZillowVERIFIED Seth, showed me the properties I inquired about and offered to show other properties in that price range. He is very courteous and quick to follow up.
Pcd328
Review for Member: Seth Barbee
ZillowVERIFIED Seth was an ABSOLUTE delight to spend 2-3 days with and not only that but he knows the area and what he is doing VERY well !!! Over the time we spent with hi I asked him coutless questions and for the most part he had the answers right on the spot and the ones that he didn't were followed up with swiftly and accurately !!! Because of his local RE knowledge, Sales expertise, and interpersonal skills we ended up deciding a lot before we left to go home ... don't meet with him if u don't want to spend money :-) All kidding aside do meet with him if u r interested in determining if Brunswick County is the right area for u and or u r looking for a home or a lot !!!
3554baker
Review for Member: Seth Barbee
ZillowVERIFIED Professional, always on time and prepared. Excellent driver.He showed us the city and what it had to offer us and how to navigate the area. Cared about our ability to enjoy the area. Listened to what was important to us as far as amenities and our interests.Would not hesitate to use him again or recommend him to our friends.
Agbudd
Review for Member: Seth Barbee
ZillowVERIFIED Seth is a terrific agent. His attention to the detail, willingness to research data and provide info were very much appreciated. He arranged the settlement and everything went very smoothly. The whole transaction from start to finish was the VERY Best real estate transaction I have ever experienced. I highly recommend Seth to anyone buying or selling real estate in Brunswick County
Mgrocho
Review for Member: Seth Barbee
ZillowVERIFIED My wife and I have owned four homes, two of which we built. We chose N.C to retire and my brother recommended Seth Barbee as a good agent. Saying he is a good agent is an understatement. We have had some fair and some good agents, over the years of moving, and none were as personable, knowledgeable of resales and builds and responsive as Seth. My wife repeatedly commented how he "listened" to our interests and was never pushing his own agenda. I couldn't say it any better. His knowledge of Brunswick County, which is a huge county, is remarkable and his knowledge of building a home is exceptional. His advice and patience was pivotal to us narrowing down our options and getting to our final decision to purchase a lot and build. Seth is wise beyond his years!
Jackhart30
Review for Member: Seth Barbee
ZillowVERIFIED Seth was a pleasure to work with and was ALWAYS available for us when we needed him for a question or a visit to our new place. Seth was very professional, courteous, and extremely knowledgeable about how to guide us through the negotiations. We got the place of our dreams with Seth's help and guidance. Do yourself a favor, pick Seth for any of your needs, you won't be sorry!! I've already recommended him to a close friend, and I'd recommend him to you!
Jack H.
Review for Member: Seth Barbee
ZillowVERIFIED Seth was a pleasure to work with and was ALWAYS available for us when we needed him for a question or a visit to our new place. Seth was very professional, courteous, and extremely knowledgeable about how to guide us through the negotiations. We got the place of our dreams with Seth's help and guidance. Do yourself a favor, pick Seth for any of your needs, you won't be sorry!! I've already recommended him to a close friend, and I'd recommend him to you!
Stevenreichman5
Review for Member: Seth Barbee
ZillowVERIFIED We met Seth at our first visit to the Wilmington area last year. He met us at our hotel, took us on a complete tour of Wilmington which added to our comfort level about moving here. He worked seamlessly with the sellers agent from Brunswick Forest to make our decisions very easy. The most impressive quality of Seth was his professionalism. His patience as we returned for several visits to confirm our decisions on both the townhouse and the neighborhood was also refreshing. He made it clear from the outset that our search together that his primary concern was us-not his commission. We would highly recommend him to all.
Dwagner933
Review for Member: Seth Barbee
ZillowVERIFIED Seth was absolutely wonderful to work with. He went above and beyond in our opinion. He is courteous, respectful, and he knows the Real Estate market. He will be my go to guy for any Real Estate needs in the future.
Floriangel2
Review for Member: Seth Barbee
ZillowVERIFIED Seth really went all out to help us find our home in Leland. It took us over a year from looking around the first time to actually being ready to buy, but Seth was patient and never pushed us.Seth took the time to get to know us and find out what our needs and desires are. When we were finally ready, he helped us find the right house.Over that year's time, Seth answered many questions and provided many details. He helped to educate us on the area, the various developments, what to expect in different types of houses, and the real estate market in this area.Once we found the right house, he helped us nail down the sale. He took care of many small details that really went far beyond what the average realtor might do for his client.Most important of all, we found Seth to be a very nice person who genuinely wanted to help us. We found him trustworthy and reliable--a real Southern gentleman who was on our side. We could never have made this huge change in our lives without him.
Love2bmeme
Review for Member: Seth Barbee
ZillowVERIFIED I stumbled upon Seth by chance, while on a Zillow house search, and he has been such a blessing to us! He responds to questions/issues immediately and always got back to us in a timely manner. He acted as if we were his only clients, which I know is not true -- he just treated us like that. When he took us around to show us several houses we had chosen, he knew the area/neighborhood, he recognized details in homes and made comments about them, things perhaps we may not have noticed. I could ramble on and on about him -- he is a really nice guy, easy to work with, always has a smile and a positive attitude, and definitely knows the market!
G4ce3
Review for Member: Seth Barbee
ZillowVERIFIED Working with Seth was a joy! Going through the process of looking for a home can be daunting at times. He made it pleasurable and was attentive to our needs and desires. His responsiveness to matters was admirable. We always felt like he had our best interest in mind. Thank you Seth!
Bobbie E.
Review for Member: Seth Barbee
ZillowVERIFIED Although I ultimately used an agent provided by my relocation company, Seth provided timely and informative information about the listings and the area. He was enthusiastic and very helpful. I highly recommend Seth.
Liz D.
Review for Member: Seth Barbee
ZillowVERIFIED I met Seth Barbee this past winter while I was staying on the island at OIB. He helped me to locate a wonderful home nearby that fit my needs exactly. Seth was always very punctual, responsive to any/all questions, knowledgeable about the market, as well as guidance on local legal and insurance carriers. He has a great sense of humor and was extremely amenable to showing me and my extensive family many properties in the area until I found the right one. Sometimes we returned more than once/twice!! I would welcome the opportunity to work with Seth on any future real estate projects, and would highly recommend him to anyone who is just starting out with their forever home/beach home journey.
Kenannmac
Review for Member: Seth Barbee
ZillowVERIFIED In meeting Seth, and discussing details regarding listing our Condo for sale, we were convinced of his professionalism, knowledge, and confidence in being able to complete the sale of our unit. We highly recommend Seth Barbee, as he is also a very dedicated and nice person.Ken and Annette McCallumCalabash, NC
Russell J.
Review for Member: Seth Barbee
ZillowVERIFIED From the outset in meeting Seth, he has demonstrated nothing but the height of professionalism. I have been working with Seth since April, 2015, and in this time he has: been extremely knowledgable about not only the properties themselves, but about all the myriad of extraneous nuances surrounding the housing market and relocating (such as interviewing builders, local ordinances, job markets, city touring, etc); gone above and beyond what I would assume his "job description" to be ... such as attending many sales and related meetings with me to make sure I was comfortable and understood all the processes involved; been prompt and thorough in all of his communications with me, both by phone and by email; and furthermore, he is a true gentleman and a delight to interact with. I couldn't have asked for a better guide in my relocation, land purchase and custom home building endeavors!
Margotswan
Review for Member: Seth Barbee
ZillowVERIFIED Seth helped me to purchase a home. I found him to be very knowledgeable about the real estate market. He is able to establish a rapport with his clients and others and displays a sensitivity and understanding that is above the normal. He is always the ultimate professional while maintaining a personal approach and interest in his clients . He understands his clients' needs and wants and works diligently to meet those needs. Seth is genuine , hard working, and willing to go the extra mile for his clients. I will highly recommend him to anyone I know who is either purchasing or selling a home.
Phil G.
Review for Member: Seth Barbee
ZillowVERIFIED We met Seth on our vacation and immediately were impressed with his ability to connect with us, creating a trusting relationship that carried throughout our purchase process. We have purchased many properties in the past but buying in an unfamiliar location we appreciated his guidance and were comforted by his high level of integrity and professionalism. Many times Seth went above and beyond; always thinking about our needs and interests as he smoothly navigated the challenges of home buying. He is the Realtor you want on your side of the table!
