MEDIA KIT

Welcome to the Emerald Isle Realty Media Kit. Here you will find all pertinent information about the company, FAQs, guest/homeowner testimonials, press releases and media assets including logo files, images and videos.

MISSION STATEMENT

Our family has provided generations of families Emerald Isle’s most beautiful beach vacation memories! For more than 62 Years, Emerald Isle Realty’s vision of North Carolina front porch, southern hospitality has meant providing our beach loving guests with the most delightful island homes for their friends and family. We have carefully chosen from the finest homes on the Crystal Coast our collection of elegant and spacious Sandcastle homes, whimsical condos and our personal favorite, our authentic, vintage Classic Carolina Cottages.

COMPANY HISTORY

Our founder, Mildred Batten Simmons moved to Emerald Isle in 1962 to enjoy salt water fishing with her husband Clarence. She was just being a genuine, neighborly North Carolina gal when other friends from Winston Salem began buying homes nearby on Emerald Isle and asked her to keep the keys to their beach cottages and “just charge a little something” to other friends who might want to come enjoy the then mostly uninhabited island paradise that was Emerald Isle in the early 1960s. From this humble, friendly beginning Emerald Isle Realty was born.

MEDIA FAQs

When was the business founded?
Emerald Isle Realty has been welcoming families to the Crystal Coast area since 1962.

How many properties do you currently manage?
Emerald Isle Realty currently manages over 700 island homes from Emerald Isle to Indian Beach, up the island to Pine Knoll Shores and even Atlantic Beach.

Where are your guests travelling from?
Since 1962, it has been a joy to welcome families that have become dear friends from all over the United States and even from several European countries.

What sets you apart from the competition?
We pride ourselves in providing excellent customer service and helping families find the perfect place to spend time with their loved ones, whether it’s for a week or for a lifetime. Emerald Isle Realty has numerous years of experience and commitment to the satisfaction of our homeowners, our rental guests and employees.

What are some recent business successes?

PLATINUM 2024 MarCom Award for Search Marketing Strategy – Google
- The MarCom Awards honors excellence in marketing and communication while recognizing the creativity, hard work, and generosity of industry professionals. This award was won for our strategic and efficient Google Pay-Per-Click (PPC) search advertising strategy, which has proven to be successful for our homeowners and our guests.
GOLD 2024 MarCom Award for the 2024 Website Redesign
- This award was won for our enhanced website design that bridged all verticals of the business. This updated styling not only reflects the brand’s elevated offering, but led to improved consumer confidence when booking a beach vacation. User experience and booking ease stand at the forefront of Emerald Isle Realty’s online presence.
GOLD 2024 AVA Digital Award for Innovative Strategy – Google PPC Advertising
- The AVA Digital Awards is an international competition that recognizes outstanding work done by businesses involved in the conception, direction, design, and production of media that is part of the evolution of digital communication. This award was won for our thorough and innovative Google Pay-Per-Click (PPC) search advertising strategy, which has proven to be successful for our homeowners and our guests.
SILVER 2024 Adrian Award for Search Marketing Strategy and 2024 Best of Category Winner
- The Adrian Awards recognize hospitality brands and agencies for creativity and innovation in advertising, digital marketing and public relations. This award was won for our strategic and efficient Google Pay-Per-Click (PPC) search advertising strategy, which has proven to be successful for our homeowners and our guests. Emerald Isle Realty also received the highest score in this category and secured the Best of Category award.
BRONZE 2021 Adrian Award for Corporate Social Responsibility
- This award was received as a result of our commitment to supporting nearby communities and those who work to keep our coastline beautiful throughout the pandemic. This was achieved through various donations to the North Carolina Coastal Federation and Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina.
BRONZE 2019 Adrian Award for Digital Marketing
- The Adrian Awards recognize hospitality brands and agencies for creativity and innovation in advertising, digital marketing and public relations.
GOLD 2018 Adrian Award for Website Redesign
- The Adrian Awards recognize hospitality brands and agencies for creativity and innovation in advertising, digital marketing and public relations.
2018 Real Estate Top Dollar Production Award
- The Carteret County Association of REALTORS® recognizes achievements of real estate professionals throughout the county each year.
2019 WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award
- The WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards® recognize local wedding professionals who demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness, and professionalism. Winners are determined by the reviews from more than one million WeddingWire couples.

Do you have any key industry affiliations or memberships?
Emerald Isle Realty holds long standing memberships with the BBB, Vacation Rental Management Association (VRMA), Vacation Rental Housekeeping Professionals (VRHP), North Carolina VRMA (NCVRMA), Southeast Tourism Society, National Association of REALTORS^® (NAR), North Carolina Association of REALTORS^® (NCAR), Carteret County Association of REALTORS^® (CCAR), Emerald Isle Business Association, Carteret County Chamber of Commerce and Swansboro Area Chamber of Commerce.

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Guest & Homeowner Testimonials

Emerald Isle Realty has been managing our rental properties since 1996, and we highly recommend their services to anyone seeking vacation rental property management. We are continually impressed by their professionalism in both marketing and client care.
– E. Egerton
The Homeowner Services Team at Emerald Isle Realty will get you top dollar for your rentals, hands down, no contest. We’ve been with them for a year now and wouldn’t go anywhere else. There was a bit of a learning curve in the beginning but once I got on board with the process it was smooth sailing. The extra money coming in from the excellence in marketing and the happy return customers make it very easy to have them manage beach rentals.
– J.C. Hili
Our family has relied on Emerald Isle Realty for almost 40 years, beginning with my parent’s first beach cottage, and now ours. We have worked with them on all aspects … sales, property management, vacation rentals, maintenance and housekeeping … and it always feels like we are working with very competent friends. Which seems like the way it should be at the beach. We couldn’t recommend them more highly, give them a call!

– L. Speal
Emerald Isle Realty has done a superb job in promoting and renting our condo, as well as proactively managing any maintenance related issues that arise from time to time. The entire staff is attentive with quick feedback and advice on questions we have and/or suggestions we make. We rely on their expertise and professionalism in the vacation rental market and consider EIR a valued partner!
– D. Neville
We are delighted to be part of the Emerald Isle Realty family! We appreciate the personal touch the staff provides, whether resolving problems or offering suggestions for home improvement. Just recently, the homeowner refurbishment team recommended enhancements to our home that increased our rentals substantially. It’s a pleasure working with each and every member of the EIR team.
– P. Sullivan & J. Herndo
Your staff was exceptionally helpful on the front end. I had never been to Emerald Isle. Your folks answered all my questions with enthusiasm. We love Emerald Isle and your company – we will be back, and we will rent from your company!

– Janice P. Newark, DE
38 years ago, our family began this tradition and every year between 30 and 40 of us gather to spend a wonderful week on Emerald Isle. This year was no exception! The beaches were perfect, the restaurants were yummy, and the people were kind. Thank you for delivering a super vacation year after year!

– Katie T. Milford, NJ
We have been coming to EI and renting from EIR for more than 35 years and absolutely love it!! It is our happy place! EIR always takes very good care of us and we appreciate your kindnesses. You have always treated us wonderfully!

– Melinda R. Seneca, SC
Every year the service from EIR is outstanding. Ask a question? Answer within minutes. Need something? Knock at the door in record time. We are always impressed with the level of friendliness, helpfulness and professionalism we receive from everyone we communicate with. We love family friendly Emerald Isle and we love EIR.

– Joni N. Richmond, VA
The service, price, people, and just the whole experience was so enjoyable. We have all already spread the news to family and friends that this is the place to go and Emerald Isle realty is who to go through!

– Dawn J. Lamar, MO
The awesome team at EIR are dedicated and loyal. Their assistance and advice are always spot on. It’s honestly like having a family member right there to help take care of your property.
– C. Davis
When we switched from another rental agency to Emerald Isle Realty about 30 years ago, the rental income on our property nearly doubled. With the professional management of our rentals and of our property by Emerald Isle Realty, the gross rental income has increased almost every year, even in years then the overall economy had taken a down turn. And, all of the members of the staff are great to work with!
– C. and M. Stuber
There are several realty companies to choose from o the island, but we have always chosen Emerald Isle Realty to rent our vacations homes because they have a great selection of properties, knowledgeable staff and we know that we can trust that we will receive good, reliable service during our stay. They are always responsive to their guests and seem to treat their employees well – which is important to us because it speaks volumes about the owners and philosophy of the organization.

– Amy A. Maineville, OH
We would not rent with anyone else. We even changed from a rental we loved, because the owner changed rental companies. We trust them and have always had the greatest service from them…for nearly 30 years. They make it simple, and truly care about service and the comfort of their customers!

– Carol C. Stockport, OH