Testimonials

“Kathryn and her Team at Green Key were amazing to work with! True real estate professionals that know how to get the job done. I especially liked the home staging service and the detailed home book Kathryn created for potential buyers. The home advertising materials were top notch and we would use Green Key again in a heart beat to buy or sell a future home on the crystal coast. Thank you Kathryn!!!”

“Kathryn and the team at Green Key came highly recommended from many folks from around the emerald coast. She is knowledgeable, thorough, and the most organized and professional agent I have ever worked with. She was prepared for every meeting/showing and provided helpful background and valuable input – for both a primary residence and investment property. She is a true professional and has a talented team behind her. I strongly recommend Green Key Realty.”

“This is as professional a realty transaction as we have experienced. Kathryn and her staff anticipated every need along the way. We have and will continue to recommend Green Key to everyone.”

“Kathryn was our listing agent and represented us in the selling of our home. She was very knowledgeable about the area market, as well as energetic, responsive, and professional. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her as a realtor.”

“Kathryn was very professional and organized. She kept in touch well and was very pleasant to deal with. We will work with Kathryn again on our next investment. We Would highly recommend her and her company.”

“This is my second experience with Kathryn and it was just as good if not better than the last. She is always very professional, knowledgeable, and I know that I’d never had to worry about a thing with the selling of my property. She offers great advice as a realtor while also listening to her client …highly recommend her to anyone.”

“Kathryn and her team are top-notch in every area! They went above and beyond to make our experience enjoyable and stress-free. Kathryn’s expertise made us feel confident with all of our decisions along the way. She is personable, responsive, and professional. We will be recommending her to everyone!!”

“Absolutely superior!!!! Kathryn did all the work with our lot selling for the asking price within two weeks. The listing was perfect. Kathryn kept us informed at every step of the way. A superb real estate professional!”

“Kathryn was great to work with. She also was very knowledgeable about the market and what we should list our house st We sold in less than two weeks for list price. Awesome job is done by this realtor and staff.”

“Kathryn was instrumental in us achieving a life long dream of owning our beach home! She worked tirelessly on getting questions answered, did extensive research, and helped negotiate through all the turns this process took. She never got impatient, and always encouraged us along the way. I work with realtors every day in my line of work, and she is certainly a gem among the rocks!”

“Kathryn helped me sell my home earlier this year. She is very knowledgeable and guided me through the process from the initial listing and staging to closing. I really appreciated her patience throughout the process. “

“We met Kathryn through an unfortunate situation, we had lost our mom and we had to secure an agent who could achieve numerous objectives for the home we had to sell. We had scheduled 2 agent interviews upon our arrival, but after interviewing her first we canceled the other agent’s interview. The home required several home repairs and we needed an agent who manages numerous contractors while we all resided in different states. She hired all the contractors and managed them throughout the entire remodel/selling process. This required numerous trips to verify work progress, some trips were even made on Sunday on a couple of occasions. Kathryn had to make all decisions from appliance types, carpets, paint colors and which repairs that were necessary to perform, all with our approval and even bringing the overall project in under budget. Kathryn was very responsive and managed all of these transactions as if the home was her own. A true professional on every level, Kathryn and her team was there for our every need. Her eyes on the ground made all of our decision making process simple an swift. When any offer was presented she always had our best family interest at hand, she never pressed for a sale and remained neutral but well in tune of where the market values were at all times. Kathryn’s experience with the local real estate market is nothing less than superb. For a great real estate experience Kathryn should be your choice when you need to either buy or sell a home on the Emerald Coast of NC. Thanks Kathryn for a “Job Well Done” and keeping our difficult situation painless on all levels.”

“Kathryn is a professional through and through. From day one she was both relentlessly optimistic and pragmatic and did everything she could to help us sell. She is a very good communicator who always delivers on her promises. We loved working with her and highly recommend her to anyone trying to buy or sell.”

“Kathryn gave me good advice when I posed questions on best practices for selling property in the Emerald Isle area. She knew the comparable properties for sale in the area and how our house fit into the market.”

“This is the second time we have worked with Mrs. Kathryn on real estate deals at the coast. She is always great to work with and a great communicator!!”

“Kathryn went over and above to sell our house! When we first contracted with her, she showed our house more in 3 months than the prior realtor did in 3 years!! She was always friendly, professional and a joy to work with, and I would highly recommend her to anyone needing to sell their home!”

“THE MOST PROFESSIONAL REAL ESTATE AGENT I EVER ENCOUNTERED IN ALL MY YEARS. EXTREMELY KNOWLEDGEABLE, PLEASANT TO DEAL WITH, ALWAYS ANSWERED HER PHONE. WHEN SHE DIDNT KNOW THE ANSWER TO A PARTICULAR QUESTION WOULD SEARCH IT OUT AND GET BACK TO ME WITH THE ANSWER WITHIN HOURS. TOOK ALL THE DRUDGERY OUT OF SEARCHING FOR LOANS, INSURANCE, MAINTENANCE PEOPLE, BY DOING IT FOR ME AND GIVING ME EXCELLENT PEOPLE TO CHOSE FROM. WAS ON VACATION DURING THE CLOSING BUT STILL MANAGED TO ORCHESTRATE IT FROM A REMOTE LOCATION.”

“Kathryn was just what we needed! She took us from not really sure what we wanted to finding the perfect home for us to retire in! She could be objective yet encouraging when we were all over the place. After a very short time she was able to just pull the ones she knew we would be interested in and drop the others. Not only would I recommend her, I HAVE recommended her and those home hunters completely agree with my assessment!”

“Worked with Kathryn for 2 years. She always was very responsive and a true professional. I will refer my friends to her. Now thanks to Kathryn we have a great home in Paradise”

“Brandie Morton was an amazing agent to work with. She worked diligently to keep us well-informed, responded quickly to any request, and was always one step ahead. We would suggest her to anyone.”

“Kathryn did an awesome job of keeping us on track in the buying process. She was also a great help in finding folks we need to get things done i.e. home inspector… We got what we were looking for right where we want to be. Buying a place from a distance can be a hassle but everything went smooth. Very pleased!”

“Kathryn was great! We were living in Maryland and I had been wanting to move to NC for many years, my husband was not so sure. I found Kathryn and sent her an email explaining what we wanted. She started sending listings, it took over 3 years but she was there and never gave up on us. We finally found a house and the time was right to buy. She always got back to me quickly and answered all my questions. She gave us her “Island Girls Home Buying Guide” and with us coming from out of state it made things so much easier when needing to call local companies. I would recommend Kathryn to anyone who was thinking of buying a home.”

“I worked with Brandie Morton with buying a new home. I was buying from across the country so she found hundreds of houses for me to look at online, and we narrowed it down and she took me to see about 30 houses over a weekend. She was patient with me as a first time home buyer and answered all my questions. She was an invaluable resource throughout and even after the closing, assisting me with the house as I am still on the other side of the county. She made the home buying experience a pleasant and fun one, relieved all my stress, assisted with all the problems that arose, and got me my dream home. I could not have asked for a better Realtor.”

“Kathryn was absolutely fantastic. Two areas stand out: 1)knowledge and experience 2) attention to detail/follow thru.1. Knowledge and experience. Kathryn shepherded us through every pitfall and opportunity we encountered. Examples: – Helped us understand and navigate flood insurance requirements. – Helped us understand real world rental potential and expense overhead. – Helped us navigate the “condo review” process and provide the right level of detail to make the lender “happy”. – Had referrals for experts in tricky areas such as septic and structural evaluations (beyond the normal property inspection.)
2. Attention to detail/follow thru. Kathryn was on top of everything and communicated well by email, text message and telephone. When there were issues between the lender and the closing attorney, she helped us stay on target by leveraging her personal relationships with the closing attorney and the appraiser. I am certain we would not have been able to close on schedule without her intervention.
How committed was she? even though she was traveling out of the country, I still got emails and text messages from her every day. Wow, that’s follow thru!”

“In preparation for selling our home, we interviewed several realtors. After meeting Kathryn, we decided that her experience coupled with how at ease we felt around her made it an easy decision. We signed on with her several months before actually listing the house, using her suggestions to get the house ready for listing. She provided very wise and economical advice for updates and polishes on the house. We signed up for her premium service which provided all sorts of extras that really ensured that our home was ready to list! Upon listing with her, we had tons of activity that first day and an excellent contract within 3 days. We had no idea that the home would sell that quickly, but know that Kathryn’s wise guidance at preparing the home was the reason for the quick sale. Her negotiation skills were tested with this contract and she did a wonderful job, always making sure that our interests were accounted for in the process. We highly recommend Kathryn and her team, along with her premium service, if you want a smooth home sell! You cannot go wrong with Kathryn!”

“We had the best home buying experience you can ask for especially since we were out of state. Brandie did an amazing job and was so helpful. Everything went very smoothly. We needed to do our home search in one weekend and Brandie took us to all the homes on our list and then some. She helped us find our dream home! Thank you so much!”

“The service was superlative. As a Real Estate Broker myself since 1987 and as a Top Producer, I know and recognize true professionalism, skill, and expert prudence. Kathryn and Brandie possess the above character traits and more. Their communication is superb. Their dedication and commitment to their clients is stellar.”

“Kathryn was very informative. She was never pushy and showed us the homes she knew we were interested in. She was always available at the last minute to arrange showing new homes.”

“We just sold our condo using Kathryn and Brandie. They are a terrific team who provide personal service, great communication, and excellent negotiating skills. They are professionals who truly care about their clients. They followed the selling process for us from beginning to end…all with great communication and follow up. We would highly recommend them fro your real estate needs.”

“Kathryn was wonderful to work with on the purchase of our beach condo. She promptly followed up with all of the questions we had regarding the homeowners association. She guided us through all of the documents, and assessments helping us gain a clear understanding of what we were buying. She negotiated a fair purchase price for us and followed up with all inspection items. I would highly recommend Kathryn as a honest, hardworking and reliable agent.”

“Your team is very hands on and displays professionalism always. You are a pleasure to work with!”

“ Brandie was extremely professional and trustworthy. We appreciated being kept informed every step of the process.”

“Kathryn worked with me in selling my house.She kept the information coming to me so I could make informed decisions as to the market in my area.I was extremely pleased with her dedication, perseverance, and personal attention that was part of the process in selling my home.I would recommend her with the highest regards.She is a professional in real estate.”

“Kathryn exceeded my highest expectations in a realtor. She was patient, responsive, answered any and all questions we had, and offered critical insight into things that we didn’t know about. After over a year long search, Kathryn helped me and my family close on our perfect home.”

“I highly recommend Kathryn. She has many years of experience and extensive knowledge of the local market. She showed us at least 30 homes over almost 2 years time before we finally bought one. Always patient, enthusiastic, and helpful. Excellent communication. She is able to answer questions about buying, selling, renting, local information, legal, inspections, etc…. Two thumbs up for sure.”

“Kathryn helped us find a beach home in Emerald Isle, NC. She provided top notch services, spending her weekends showing us properties and providing insightful specifications for each property to consider in the selection process. She was very knowledgeable in the purchase process from start to finish, guiding us through the purchase offer, negotiations for repairs and a home warranty. Kathryn was able to answer all of our questions or obtain answers from the sellers in a very timely manner and was quick to respond to all phone calls and emails. She kept us informed throughout and stayed on top of the process to make sure inspections and the loan process were completed in a timely manner to meet the due diligence and closing deadlines. It was a great buying experience! We highly recommend Kathryn.”

“Kathryn thought of everything that might help with the sale of my lot from day one. She found an expired septic permit for me, and explained the ins and outs of seller financing–which is what enabled me to sell.When a contract had been signed, she kept me informed minute by minute about what was happening, and what I would need to do to conclude my end of the sale from 1000 miles away.I’ve done real estate deals in 5 other states in the course of my life, and none has gone anywhere near as smoothly as this one with Kathryn Gorham.”

“Kathryn’s professional services were exceptional. We signed up for her premier services and it was well worth it. When the contract was offered to us, she was very helpful and talked us through all the offers and details. Because the buyers wanted to move in quickly, she helped us many ways. I would recommend her highly”

“We appreciated the patience that Kathryn brought to the process, we worked over several months to find and close on the right property for us. She was always available to ask questions. We were from out of town and she would work weekends and holidays to help us find the right house.”

“Kathryn was knowledgeable, followed through on her commitments, worked to maximize my limited time, listened & adjusted based on my comments, and had a vast list of contacts in related businesses (lawyers, insurance, inspectors, etc) to draw from. ““It was one of the easiest closings I’ve ever had.”“You are at the top of my suggestion list.”“It was a pleasure working with you”

“Kathryn was totally professional, totally helpful, totally went out of her way to go above and beyond the call of duty for her “problem children”, was totally honest, was totally informative, was totally a joy to be around. We could not have asked for a more positive real estate experience. We would recommend her to anyone.”

“Working with Kathryn was wonderful! She is not only knowledgeable about the entire process, she pretty much took care of everything for us. She treated us like family and made us feel as if we were the only people she was working for – we were that important to her! She was always available by either phone or email, and kept us constantly updated so that we never felt we were being left out of the loop. She even showed us a house when she was not feeling well, because it fit our schedule. We highly recommend her and cannot sing her praises enough! Don’t make a mistake and choose any other realtor; you cannot go wrong with Kathryn on your side!”

“I have had the experience of working with three different Realtors with three different local companies in the last few years. Kathryn Gorham with Sun Surf Realty was by far the most honest, hardworking, dedicated realtor that I have worked with. She is truly in a different league of realtors in our area. She is timely, responsive, and always available for any questions I had or advice if it was needed. I would highly recommend Kathryn as a buyers or sellers agent. “

“You listened to my family needs and focused showings on properties that met those needs.You were relentless on my behalf, in encouraging every resource involved to perform their services in order to move us to closing.You are a state of the art Realtor, in digital docs, communicating and informing via internet and wireless.”

“During what was a difficult time for us, Kathryn was not only professional and hard-working she was kind and compassionate. How can you improve on perfect?”

“Kathryn Gorham is just the best Realtor by far. That’s all I need to say.”

“I can’t begin to tell you how much last Saturday meant to me. It made me feel that I had really found another place to call home. It truly is a neighborhood that made me feel welcome and I know how very much everyone appreciated all that you did for us. I think the news spread all over the whole neighborhood. I went to church on Sunday with Jane, the last guest that came. She immediately related to the first person she introduced me to – all about the lovely open house (house warming) that you did for me. Yesterday when I went to the mailbox, I ran into Toni and she said if she ever needed a realtor she knew who she would call on. She thought it was such a lovely thing to do and had never been done before in the neighborhood. Tell your caterer what a lovely luncheon she prepared and so efficient with everything included. Please stop by and see me anytime you find the time. You have indeed been a real friend in this difficult time of my transition to a new environment.”