Paula Brennan - LBI Realtor

Paula Brennan - LBI Realtor I specialize in residential property sales on Long Beach Island, New Jersey.

Do you know which listing questions usually show up after a buyer is already interested?Before you list, gather one clea...
09/09/2026

Do you know which listing questions usually show up after a buyer is already interested?

Before you list, gather one clean file for the pool, dock, elevator, and ground-level space. Permit dates, ages, service records, approvals, and what is or is not included can answer a lot before it turns into back-and-forth.

On LBI, the smoothest listings usually feel prepared early. If you're planning ahead, I'm happy to help you build that checklist.



Before you buy on LBI, compare the year, not just the price.• List taxes, insurance, utilities, dues, and upkeep for eac...
09/09/2026

Before you buy on LBI, compare the year, not just the price.

• List taxes, insurance, utilities, dues, and upkeep for each property.
• For condos, ask what dues cover and whether extra building charges are possible.
• For oceanside houses, budget for higher insurance, exterior wear, and utilities.
• For bayfront homes, add dock or bulkhead upkeep and salt-air wear.

If you want help comparing LBI options, I’m happy to walk through it with you.

Fall can tell you things a summer showing can't.• Check where natural light lands in the morning and late afternoon.• No...
09/07/2026

Fall can tell you things a summer showing can't.

• Check where natural light lands in the morning and late afternoon.
• Notice how wind hits decks, entries, and outdoor seating on a breezy day.
• Look at real parking, not peak-season improvising.
• After rain, see where water sits near stairs, driveways, and lower areas.
• Walk the block when it's quieter so you can feel traffic, noise, and pace.

I love showing LBI in the shoulder seasons because the house and the block usually speak more clearly then. If you want help reading those details, I'm here.

Not sure whether to list this fall or keep the house for one more rental season?I start with four things: net rental inc...
09/04/2026

Not sure whether to list this fall or keep the house for one more rental season?

I start with four things: net rental income, how the home shows today, what it costs to hold, and how buyer demand looks in your town. Pull those side by side before you decide. On LBI, timing in Surf City can look different from timing in Beach Haven or Harvey Cedars.

If you want, I can help you compare both paths before next summer gets booked.

Think the house works just because the photos do?On LBI, the survey is often where the real story starts. It can show wh...
08/31/2026

Think the house works just because the photos do?

On LBI, the survey is often where the real story starts. It can show whether parking truly fits, where the lot lines sit, whether an easement affects access, and how setbacks may limit a pool, deck, or future changes. I always like to see it early because small lot details can change the way a property lives.

If you want, I can help you read the big takeaways before you get too attached.

Planning the renovation in your head before you know what the town file says?On an older LBI home, permit history, subst...
08/28/2026

Planning the renovation in your head before you know what the town file says?

On an older LBI home, permit history, substantial improvement rules, and current elevation can change the budget fast. The prettiest house is not always the simplest one to update.

Around LBI, I like buyers to understand what was permitted, what could trigger a bigger scope, and where elevation may reshape the plan.

If you're comparing older homes here, I can help you sort through the questions worth asking early.

Thinking about listing this fall? The week after peak rental season matters more than most owners realize.• Block a litt...
08/24/2026

Thinking about listing this fall? The week after peak rental season matters more than most owners realize.

• Block a little vacancy so you have time to clean, repair, and photograph before weather shifts.
• Walk the home like a buyer and note wear on decks, outdoor showers, stairs, doors, and trim.
• Pull flood, elevation, utility, and rental records into one place before pricing starts.
• Save the best of this season's rental story and flag what needs updating.

If fall selling is on your radar, I can help you map out what to do first.

Buying on LBI and hoping one home can feel right for your family and still rent well? Start here.• Look at the layout, n...
08/21/2026

Buying on LBI and hoping one home can feel right for your family and still rent well? Start here.

• Look at the layout, not just the bedroom count. A great rental setup may not fit your own stay.
• Check parking, beach access, outside shower, and storage. Those details matter to guests and owners.
• Be honest about your summer use. The strongest rental weeks may be the weeks your family wants most.
• Compare carrying costs with real rental income, not just a peak-season number.

I’m happy to help you weigh the lifestyle side and the numbers together.

If an elevated LBI home has an elevator or lift, don't stop at nice feature.• Ask for service history. Who installed it,...
08/17/2026

If an elevated LBI home has an elevator or lift, don't stop at nice feature.

• Ask for service history. Who installed it, who maintains it now, and what repairs have already been done?
• Ask about storm exposure. Salt air, flooding, wind and outages can change the ownership story.
• Ask for permit and code records. The setup in the house should match the paperwork.
• Ask how it works in real life. Stops, door width, beach gear, groceries, and outage plans all matter.

If you're weighing a home like this on LBI, I'm happy to help you think through the practical side.

Booked solid in July and August but still unsure where to price your LBI home?Before I put weight on a rental history, I...
08/14/2026

Booked solid in July and August but still unsure where to price your LBI home?

Before I put weight on a rental history, I want the full picture: actual income records, owner-use weeks, shoulder-season performance, and the expenses behind the numbers.

On LBI, I often find that two calendars that look similar do not support the same price.

If you're getting ready to sell, I can help you sort through it before we choose a number.

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2900 Long Beach Boulevard
Beach Haven Gardens, NJ
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