David Berne

Principal Broker, Bald Head Island Specialist

First and foremost, I am a family man. My wife, Emerson, and two boys, David and Will, are my biggest blessing. I am a devoted husband and father with strong ties to the community. I am actively involved with many local charities and non-profits. My interests include hunting, sports, and spending time with my family. As a graduate of the University of North Carolina, I am a Tarheel.

  • Specialized knowledge and expertise of the Bald Head Island market comes from the hundreds of transactions I have completed over the past 30 years. My extensive experience will help you to negotiate the best possible price whether buying or selling.
  • I adhere strongly to a set of values that are centered upon always doing the right thing and doing it well. I have a steadfast and unconflicted regard for my client’s well-being and best interests.
  • My family built the first home on Bald Head in 1973.

I look forward to helping you with all your real estate needs and hope to see you on Bald Head in the near future.

David, I want to thank you again (and again) for all you have done to make the transition of ownership so smooth. I have only good feelings about all the details you worked out (and to our advantage!!)

Tish

I like working with you – hard-working, honest and integrity.

John Berry

David, I understand why you are having such great results and success. You are a straight shooter and the best realtor I have had the pleasure of working with.

D. Giera

I have been so pleased with your listing our property, getting it photographed, and on the web site and for advertising it, getting prospective buyers shown the house and getting an offer within a short time, handling the offer and counteroffers, and your help up thru the closing. Your honesty, advice, and help were invaluable. You and Happi made the sale of the house a pleasant experience. Thank you.

John B.

Gordon Davis Jr.

Bald Head Island Specialist

I am a native of this area or as some say “a local”. I grew up on Oak Island and went to school at Southport High School. I attended UNC Wilmington, served four years in the Air Force, then graduated with a business degree from Pembroke State University. I was a sales manager and customer service manager for North and South Carolina for 15 years with Bell South Advertising and Publishing. For the past thirteen years I have specialized in real estate on Bald Head Island, I have worked with buyers, sellers, investors, architects, builders, decorators and property managers offering a full turn key service. My wife, Meg, and I have been married 49 years, have 3 children and 1 grandchild.

Jim Brown

Bald Head Island Specialist

Jim has over 40 years in the real estate industry. He began his association with Bald Head Island in 1991 as a Property Manager and joined Real Estate Sales in 1995. As a seasoned real estate professional, Jim recognizes and values the trust his clients have placed in him and he strives every day to meet their expectations. Jim’s favorite part of being a real estate agent is working with clients. He loves getting to know them and working with them to find the perfect property whether home, homesite, fractional ownership or boat slip.

A Kentucky native, Jim Brown is a graduate of Arkansas Harding College and the North Carolina Real Estate Institute at Chapel Hill. Jim moved to the Southport area in 1975 and has been instrumental in the growth of the area. Jim has 8 children, 20 Grandchildren, 16 Great Grand Children.

Patricia Wingfield

Bald Head Island Specialist

Patricia moved to Bald Head Island in 1987 and started a successful career selling real estate. According to Patricia, each of Bald Head Island’s various environments is a wonderful place to live. She, more than most, should know. Patricia has owned property on the river, golf course, creek and in the maritime forest. Prior to coming to Bald Head Island, she worked as a Sales Specialist with AT&T. A former member of the Bald Head Island Fire Department and Rescue Squad, Patricia now shares her time between the island and downtown Wilmington, where she purchased and then spent six months renovating an historical home. Most of her time is still spent on Bald Head Island, where she enjoys working and playing on the beach