Meet The Team

Becky …A Hometown Girl

Becky Holt Brown grew up in Wilmington, NC in what use to be the small community known as Middle Sound.  For those who knew her, she was a playful outgoing young lady who enjoyed being with her family.  She graduated from E.A. Laney High School in 1985 (yes, the same school as the very famous basketball player Michael Jordan) and although she has traveled the world she has always continued to call Wilmington home.

Why Experience Matters

Becky has worked hard to become the successful Realtor/Broker she is today. She first became interested in Real Estate while working as an Insurance Sales Agent. While selling insurance she attended the American College of Bryn Mawr, PA gaining valuable insight to the financial market, which served as the foundation of her Real Estate career. Becky is a strong believer of the motto “knowledge is power”.  Becky knows that just holding a Real Estate is a license is not enough to do the tasks expected by quality Realtors in today’s market.  As a previous Coldwell Banker Franchise Owner she has real insight on both the front and back side of every type of real estate transaction.  In fact, this ownership experience helped Becky navigate herself right back to her true love…helping her clients.

A Professional Resume′

Designations from the American College Bryn Mawr, PA. include:

•10/1993 Charter Life Underwriter (CLU)

•10/1994 Charter Financial Consultant (ChFC)

•Earned a NC Real Estate License in March 1995

•Joined Coldwell Banker Sea Coast in May 1995

•Earned a Brokers License in October 1997

•Certified New Home Sales Professional (CSP) Spring 1997

•50% Owner of Coldwell Banker Sea Coast from 01/1997 thru 03/2000

•2007 Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) & Accredited Seller Representative (ASR)

•Joined Intracoastal Realty Corporation in January 2001

•Formed Carolina Coast Home Team with RE/MAX Coastal Properties 01/2009

Professional Affiliations

•Wilmington Regional Association of Realtors®

•North Carolina Real Estate Commission®

•National Association of Realtors®

Giving Back

Being a Wilmington Native, Becky enjoys giving back to her community. Most recently she began a neighborhood website (www.MiddleSoundNews.com) for her own Middle Sound community. Here, neighbors and local merchants share information in community forums, post jobs, send photos of neighborhood events, and more.   In addition, Becky has served on many area charity boards and committees, such as American Heart Association, The American Red Cross, Boy Scouts of America, The MDA “WOW” Events, WRAR Real Estate Auction and Food Fair and more

I’ve Made Wilmington My Home; Let Me Help Make It Yours!

Having spent every summer on her family’s farm in Wilson, NC, Gena learned at an early age about hard work, dedication and traditional Southern family values.  A free-spirited child, she was given the freedom to explore and develop her own independence and ideas. However, she never forgot the core values instilled in her during childhood

It’s all about Balance

A University of North Carolina at Wilmington graduate with a degree in English, Gena is a full-time real estate Broker who continually promotes her clients and their interests.  An accomplished writer, she creatively prepares flyers and markets properties for her sellers.  A skillful negotiator, she is devoted to discovering the truth about the situation at hand and informs her clients, buyers and sellers, about the facts, rather than what they may prefer to hear. That being said, she is honest and loyal and accomplishes these feats with a very trusting soft side.  She strives at all times to see both yin and yang, the positive and negative, the balance in every situation. But don’t be surprised by her quick wit or uncanny ability to think outside of the proverbial box!

Professional Affiliations

·        Wilmington Regional Association of Realtors®

·        North Carolina Real Estate Commission

·        National Association of Realtors®

·        Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council

Professional Honors and Awards

·        Elected by her associates to the Agent Team Council

·        Named “Rookie of the Year” her first year in the industry

·        Earned ABR designation, Accredited Buyers Representative

·        Earned Broker’s license in 2006

Serving the Community

An active volunteer, Gena gets tremendous enjoyment out of giving back to the town which has provided her such a high quality of life.  She works tirelessly on several charity committees as well as tutors learning impaired kids as part of the Communities in Schools program; she’s even been known to swing a hammer at a Habitat for Humanity house.

·        Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts: House Manager 2005-2009

·        American Cancer Society Hope Gala: Auction Chair 2004-2009

·        Coastal Classic Celebrity Golf  Tournament: auction committee 2009

·        American Heart Association: auction committee 2006-2008

·        Communities in Schools: Partnership for School Success (PaSS) tutor 2004-2007, 2009

·        NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher: Volunteer Mentor 2005-2007

·        Willie Stargell Celebrity Golf Tournament: auction committee 2006-2008

·        Carousel Center: performed in fundraiser variety show 2007-2009

·        The 1^st Tee of Wilmington: life skills coach 2006-2007

·        Habitat for Humanity 2004

More about Gena

A creative and energetic professional, Gena has numerous interests that keep her busy when not working with buyers and sellers.   She has earned her Black Belt in Okinawa Kempo Karate.   Other hobbies and interests include golf, boating, yoga, organic gourmet cooking, traveling, and Ballroom dancing. She was also a veterinary technician when younger so she has become the office’s critter expert and “cat whisperer”. Gena’s knowledge of architecture and Feng Shui will be invaluable when staging your home for sale.

Renovating a Home?

Gena purchased her own home in Wilmington’s historic Carolina Place in 2005.  After decorating the 75-year old bungalow and barely settled in, Gena’s home was featured on “National Open House” on the Home and Garden Television network. Ask Gena to tell you more about this exciting experience!

Personal Philosophy

Having lost her grandparents as well as parents by her mid-thirties, Gena truly strives to live every day to the fullest and sees each day as a gift. Her favorite saying is “It is what it is,” and she fully believes things happen the way in which they are meant and in their proper order. By seeing the positive in every situation, she is better able to help her clients move beyond a seemingly endless task to a happy resolution.

Client Testimonials

As her clients, The Friedmans have said, Gena is “skillful, knowledgeable, and dedicated…at all times a professional, problem solver and confidant…and we were so lucky to have (her).”

Contact Gena today…

Let her skills and knowledge work for you!