SumnerBaird SeaGlass Properties

06/20/2026

🌊 Why Sea Glass?

When we began exploring the future of SumnerBaird, we weren’t looking for the biggest brand. We were looking for a partner that shared our values.

A company that believes real estate is personal. That relationships matter. That communities deserve local leadership. And that brokers should have access to world-class tools and marketing without sacrificing who they are.

That’s what we found in Sea Glass.

A boutique real estate brand built for brokers, not volume. A network of professionals who believe real estate is about people first and properties second.

For our clients, this means access to expanded marketing, broader referral opportunities, enhanced technology, and a network that stretches from Maine to Florida and the U.S. Virgin Islands all while continuing to work with the local advisors you know and trust.

For agents, this means a platform designed to help you grow your business, elevate your brand, collaborate with top professionals, and serve your clients at a higher level without losing your independence or local identity.

At SumnerBaird | SeaGlass, we believe the largest firms can process transactions.
The best advisors build relationships.

If you’re looking to buy, sell, invest, develop, or if you’re an agent exploring what’s next for your business, give us a call.
We’d love to share what we’re building.

And if you’re in Maine to Florida contact one of the Sea Glass Partners near you.

Portfolio PropertiesMidcoastHome by SeaGlass PropertiesSeaGlass Southern CharmSea Glass South CarolinaHighlands Real Estate Sea GlassSea Glass North CarolinaSea Glass Gulf RealtySea Glass Florida Properties Sea Glass Properties

Our newest partner in Rhode Island
Premiere Properties | Sea Glass

🌊 Rooted Locally. Powered by Sea Glass.

06/19/2026

🏡⛳️ People don’t just buy a home.
They buy a way of life.

For some, that means waking up to waterfront sunrises.

For others, it means spending the afternoon on the golf course, enjoying the outdoors, and being part of a community that shares their passions.

The best real estate decisions aren’t just about the house itself. They’re about how you want to spend your days, who you want to spend them with, and the lifestyle you want to create.

At SumnerBaird | Sea Glass, we help people find more than a property. We help them find the places where life feels a little fuller, a little slower, and a lot more enjoyable.

Because at the end of the day, you’re not just buying a home.

You’re investing in the life you want to live.

Whether you’re searching for a golf course community, a waterfront retreat, a historic downtown home, or your own coastal escape, the team at SumnerBaird | SeaGlass is here to help you find the perfect place to call home.

Love Where You Live.
Real Relationships. Real Results.

⛳️🏡🌊✨

06/18/2026

Congratulations to our fellow Sea Glass partner Melanie Trott on another successful closing! 🎉🏡

Proud to be part of a network built on relationships, collaboration, and a shared passion for helping people love where they live.

Melanie Trott at MidcoastHome by Sea Glass Let's go!!
Call Melanie Trott 207-832-1424 [email protected] and be the next lucky client to write a wonderful review!

06/18/2026

🌊 There’s a reason so many people are discovering Eastern North Carolina.

From the waterfront communities of Edenton, Hertford, Washington, New Bern, Beaufort, and Morehead City, people are finding something increasingly hard to find elsewhere a slower pace, authentic communities, and a lifestyle centered around the water.

At SumnerBaird | SeaGlass, we’re seeing it every day. Buyers aren’t just searching for a house; they’re searching for a place where they can truly love where they live.

If we can help you find a home, a second home, an investment property, or simply answer questions about life along the coast, we’d be honored to help.

Love Where You Live.
Real Relationships. Real Results.

🌊🏡✨

06/17/2026

🌱 The Growing Family.
✨ The Quiet Transition.
🌊 The Coastal Dream.

Whatever chapter you’re entering, we’re here to help you Love Where You Live. 💙

Every season of life brings new opportunities, new priorities, and new possibilities.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 For some, it’s finding room for a growing family.
🏡 For others, it’s simplifying life, embracing a new season, or trading busy schedules for waterfront sunsets.
⚓ And for many, it’s finally making the move they’ve been dreaming about.

From historic downtowns and charming small towns to riverfront communities, marinas, and coastal retreats, Eastern North Carolina offers a place for every chapter and every lifestyle. 🌅

📖 Your next chapter may just begin by the water.

At SumnerBaird | Sea Glass, we believe real estate is about more than buying and selling property. It’s about helping people build a life they love in places they’re proud to call home. ❤️

📍 Washington • New Bern • Beaufort • Morehead City • Edenton • Hertord

🌊 Love Where You Live.
🤝 Real Relationships. Real Results.

🌊☀️⚓🏡💙

06/14/2026

Three years ago, Washington native Austin Smithwick penned a thoughtful reflection on why he and his family chose to call Washington home.

As a firm dedicated to helping people discover the communities they love, we recently revisited his words and were struck by how relevant they remain today.

Austin wrote:

“After years of relative slumber, our little Washington is waking up to all it can be. History and the past are mixing with new ideas and new people.”

Three years later, that transformation continues to unfold before our eyes.

We see it in the families relocating here for a better quality of life. We see it in the entrepreneurs opening businesses, the investors restoring historic properties, the healthcare professionals choosing to build careers here, and the growing number of people discovering the unique lifestyle our waterfront community offers.

What makes Washington special has never been any one project, business, or development. It’s the combination of river, history, culture, opportunity, and community that creates a place unlike anywhere else.

At SumnerBaird | Sea Glass, we have the privilege of introducing people to Washington every day. Time and again, we hear the same thing: “We had no idea a place like this existed.”

The secret is getting out.

Washington is still evolving, still growing, and still writing its next chapter. But one thing remains unchanged: the qualities that made people fall in love with this community generations ago continue to attract new residents today.

Austin saw it three years ago. We see it every day.

And we’re more optimistic than ever about what comes next.

Love Where You Live.

Come sit on the pier:
Enjoy the river breeze.
Beaufort County is a treasure to behold.

06/13/2026

06/12/2026

Starting or growing a business in Eastern North Carolina comes with tremendous opportunity but knowing where to start can sometimes be the biggest challenge.

At SumnerBaird | SeaGlass, we work with entrepreneurs, investors, business owners, and community leaders throughout Washington, New Bern, Beaufort, Edenton, and coastal communities across Eastern North Carolina. One of the resources we often recommend is North Carolina’s Small Business Advisors team, a free service that provides one-on-one guidance to those starting, relocating, or expanding a business.

Whether you’re opening a storefront in downtown, launching a marine-related business along the waterfront, establishing a professional office, or exploring investment opportunities in one of our growing coastal communities, these advisors can help connect you with information on licensing, permitting, regulatory requirements, financing resources, and business training programs.

Strong communities don’t happen by accident. They are built by entrepreneurs willing to take a chance, invest locally, create jobs, and serve their neighbors. From Edenton to Beaufort, New Bern to Washington, small businesses remain the backbone of the communities we are proud to call home.

At SumnerBaird | SeaGlass, we believe real estate and economic development go hand in hand. Healthy downtowns, thriving waterfronts, growing businesses, and strong neighborhoods all contribute to creating places where people can build a life they love.

If you’re considering starting, relocating, or expanding a business in Eastern North Carolina, this is a resource worth exploring.

The largest organizations can process transactions. Strong communities are built through relationships.

Know someone dreaming of starting a small business in North Carolina?

Here’s a FREE resource every future entrepreneur should know about!
North Carolina’s Small Business Advisors team offers one‑on‑one guidance to anyone exploring a new business idea, preparing to launch, or looking for support as a small business owner. From licensing and regulations to training and next‑steps planning, this service helps you navigate the process with confidence.

The best part? It’s completely free—and open to anyone in NC or anyone considering making NC their business home.

If you know someone who’s ready to take the leap, share this with them. A single conversation could be the spark that brings their business to life.

Learn more:
https://www.commerce.nc.gov/business/start-business-north-carolina
https://www.nc.gov/working/business-nc/start-my-business

Let’s help entrepreneurs across our state turn big ideas into thriving businesses.