By welcoming The Property Shop International Realty, the firm’s overall footprint will surpass 160 agents across a total of six offices serving both North Carolina and South Carolina.
Corcoran HM Properties, an affiliate of Corcoran Group, LLC, is proud to announce the acquisition of The Property Shop International Realty, located in the coastal community of Wilmington, North Carolina. The addition of The Property Shop International Realty’s exceptional group of agents and prime office locations are strong matches for the growing Corcoran HM Properties team, as well as the greater Corcoran family.
“By partnering with The Property Shop International Realty in Wilmington, we are taking a significant and strategic step in our growth,” said Valerie Mitchener, Broker/Owner of Corcoran HM Properties. “Through combining Corcoran HM Properties’ innovative resources with The Property Shop International Realty’s local expertise, we are not only expanding our physical presence, but also expanding our avenues of continued achievement in driving successful transactions and delivering exceptional service for our valued clients.”
The Property Shop International Realty was founded in 2009 and is owned and operated by Tony Harrington, a Wilmington resident for nearly 30 years and a real estate veteran who has held many professional roles across the industry on local, state, and national levels. Currently, Harrington serves as the 2024 President for NC REALTORS® and specializes in the economic development and international awareness for the organization’s roughly 56,000 members. Additionally, he serves as a member of the National Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors and is a graduate of the National Association of REALTORS® Leadership Academy.
“Joining Corcoran HM Properties allows our brokerage to leverage a prestigious brand known for its exceptional service and extensive market reach, enhancing our ability to serve our clients more effectively,” said Harrington. “Now under the Corcoran banner, we gain access to unparalleled resources, industry expertise, and an international network of top-tier professionals.”
Since the firm’s founding, the team has grown to include a bespoke collection of 18 highly skilled agents and two ideally positioned offices located in the greater Wilmington area. Across the highly desirable coastal area, the brokerage has become well known amongst consumers and industry peers for operating with professional, knowledgeable, and experienced agents. A selection of these valued agents also hold positions on local and state level REALTOR® associations, multiple listing services, industry committees, and community advocacy boards.
The firm specializes in serving clients across the coastal communities both within and just outside Wilmington, including Wrightsville Beach, Bald Head Island, Figure Eight Island, Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, Leland, Hampstead, Oak Island, Southport, Topsail Island, and many more. In 2022, the brokerage aided in the year’s most expensive real estate transaction for a substantial and coveted development area in Wilmington, trading for $15 million.
From quaint beachside bungalows to stately waterfront escapes and convenient oceanfront condominiums to gated golf-driven communities, the area offers numerous housing options, particularly for those seeking a secondary coastal residence with proximity to the state’s larger inland cities like Charlotte and Raleigh-Durham. Known for its expansive white sand beaches and walkable seaside communities, the Wilmington area has a strong mix of both permanent and seasonal residents. In addition to the oceanfront location, Wilmington draws in a constant stream of consumers through the University of North Carolina, Wilmington, the Battleship North Carolina museum in the city’s historic district, as well as the popularity of the area’s esteemed golf courses and entertainment options.
By welcoming The Property Shop International Realty, Corcoran HM Properties’ overall footprint will surpass 160 agents across a total of six offices serving both North Carolina and South Carolina. Corcoran HM Properties’ physical presence includes a South Carolina office in Charleston and three North Carolina offices serving the Greater Charlotte Area and Lake Norman, and now in both the Wilmington and Burgaw areas along the coastline.