About BCAR
ABOUT BCAR
The Brunswick County Association of REALTORS® (BCAR) is the local association level of the largest trade association in the nation presently serving its members comprised of REALTORS®, Appraisers and Affiliate Members.
Chartered in 1959 by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), BCAR represents the interests of its members in southeastern North Carolina and northeastern South Carolina. Members have the right, through membership, to use the term REALTOR®, which is a registered trademark identifying a professional in real estate who belongs to the association and ascribes to a strict Code of Ethics.
The Association offers a Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and tax data interface featuring a comprehensive list of available properties for sale and general property information for southeastern North Carolina and northeastern South Carolina.
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Edits made August 2022 (Mandatory by NAR)
If you have questions about BCARs Bylaws, please contact BCARs Director of Operations.
Our Mission
The Brunswick County Association of REALTORS® is the model for advancing the real estate industry, providing REALTORS® with tools and services to support their success.
Our Vision
The Brunswick County Association of REALTORS® strives to promote professionalism, enhance ownership through communication, develop leadership, be fiscally healthy, promote Right Tools Right Now program, and to be a community and business destination.
Committees & Task Force
The BCAR Cares Task Force meets quarterly to research new ways that BCAR and the member can give back to the community.
Danielle Kinstle, Welcome Home Realty (chair)
Melony Rice, Intracoastal Realty (vice chair)
Amy Crooks, EXP Realty
Caryn Walsh, Century 21 Collective
Christian Kohler, Coldwell Banker Sloane
Doreen Eby, Fathom Realty
Hannah Coe, Berkshire Hathaway
James Porch, Floor Coverings International
Joette Lee, Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
Karen Throckmorton, Integrity Home Mortgage
Katie McRainey, Brunswick County Association of REALTORS®
Kimberly Fleming, Welcome Home Realty
Patricia Cote, Margaret Rudd & Associates
Suzanne Polino, ASAP Realty
President
Robert Percesepe, Blue Chip Real Estate
President Elect
Tori Humphrey, Seaside Appraisals and Realty Centre
Treasurer
Wilson Sherrill, Fred Thorne Realty
Past President
Jennifer Brown, Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
Directors
Brian McKenna, Margaret Rudd & Associates
Clifton Cheek, Keller Williams Realty
Cynthia Walsh, Brunswick County Association of REALTORS®
Danielle Kinstle, Blue Chip Real Estate
Denise Young, Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
Fred Gainey, North Group Real Estate
Kathleen Sherman, Keller Williams Realty
Martha Lee, Martha Lee Realty
Mark Lindsey, Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
Virginia Black, RE/MAX at the Beach Calabash
The Budget and Finance Committee meets quarterly to oversee the finances of BCAR and prepare the annual budget.
Wilson Sherrill, Fred Thorne Realty (chair)
Bradford Vanderburg, Century 21 Sunset Realty
Charley Axsom, Brunswick County Association of REALTORS®
Cynthia Walsh, Brunswick County Association of REALTORS®
Fred Gainey, North Group Real Estate
Jeff Patterson, Intracoastal Realty
Jennifer Brown, Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
Joelle Hardcastle, Intracoastal Realty
Kathy Sherman, Keller Williams Realty
Tori Humphrey, Seaside Appraisals and Realty Centre
This committee meets when BCARs Bylaws or Policy needs updating or changes. Familiarity with and understanding of Association Bylaws and Policy will be required. Each member of this committee should have thorough knowledge of the Bylaws & Policy of BCAR, the North Carolina Association of REALTORS® and the Model Bylaws of the National Association of REALTORS®. The committee is responsible for initiating and/or reviewing all proposed changed to the Bylaws and Policy manuals and for making recommendation regarding proposed changed to the Board of Directors. Association's legal counsel is consulted as necessary.
Wilson Sherrill, Fred Thorne Realty (chair)
Bradford Vanderburg, Century 21 Sunset Realty (vice chair)
Charley Axsom, Brunswick County Association of REALTORS®
Cynthia Walsh, Brunswick County Association of REALTORS®
Tori Humphrey, Seaside Appraisals and Realty Centre
The Education Task Force meets monthly to host New Member Orientation, Continuing Education courses, and any other educational events for the members.
Denise Young, Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage (chair)
Patricia Howarth, Bald Head Island Limited (vice chair)
Barbara Andrews, Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
Bill Carney, Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
Cindy Young, Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
Donna Schulz, Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
Fred Gainey, North Group Real Estate
Katie McRainey, Brunswick County Association of REALTORS®
This committee meets on call and is a procedural review committee for requests for arbitration and ethical complaints. Members are requires to complete a full day training to be able to serve the 3 year staggered term. The function of the Grievance Committee is similar to that of the grand jury. The committee receives ethics complaints and arbitration requests from BCAR members and/or the public and determines if a hearing is to be warranted. The committee meets at the call of the Chair when a complaint is received. The committee members should be thoroughly familiar with the Code of Ethics and the Standards of Practices of the National Association of REALTORS®. The Grievance Committee does not hold hearings. The committee chair should closely coordinate the administrative processing of Ethics complaints or Arbitration requests with the Executive Vice President. Committee members must attend an annual training session.
Anne Marie Click, Berkshire Hathaway (chair)
Lisa Bacon Tomak, Art Skipper Realty (vice chair)
Anne Arnold, Proactive Real Estate
Alma Bouchard, Southport Realty
Bahre Willis, Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
Charley Axsom, Brunswick County Association of REALTORS®
Cynthia Klimasz, EXP Realty
Donna Schulz, Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
Edith Lindsey, Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
Johnny McWhirter, Centerline Development
Linda Williams, Intracoastal Realty
Mary Grace Mandaro, Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
Melissa Bell, Keller Williams Realty
Susan Carey, Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
Stephanie Deese, Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
Sylvia Pate, Proactive Real Estate
Susan Frost, Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
Sue Singleton, Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
Shannon Jackson, Brunswick County Association of REALTORS®
William Somers, North Group Real Estate
The Legislative PAC Committee meets monthly or as needed and monitors local issues that influence real estate. The committee plans an annual legislative event for local politicians and conducts the successful collecting of BCARs RPAC goal.
Lynn Gulledge, Keller Williams Realty (chair)
Susan Frost, Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage (vice chair)
Ben Styers, Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
Brian McKenna, Margaret Rudd & Associates
Cynthia Walsh, Brunswick County Association of REALTORS®
Doreen Eby, Fathom Realty
Jens Lutz, Southeast Properties Real Estate
Jeff Patterson, Intracoastal Realty
Millard Bailey, Margaret Rudd & Associates
Melissa Bell, Keller Williams Realty
Robert Percesepe, Blue Chip Real Estate
Susan Franks, Margaret Rudd & Associates
Susan Romano, REMAX Southern Coast
Tyler Newman, BASE
Wilson Sherrill, Fred Thorne Realty
This committee meets monthly and will work to develop services and events for all members to encourage a greater member involvement and enhance networking.
Heather LaMora, Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage (chair)
Cynthia Leonard, Intracoastal Realty (vice chair)
Brina Neeley, Coastline Insurance Associates
Carolyn Walls, First Bank
Cynthia Klimasz, EXP Realty
Clarissa Morrell, Welcome Home Realty
Danielle Kinstle, Welcome Home Realty
Will Mitchell, Corning Credit Union
Lola Cole, Coldwell Banker Sloane
Martin Gilman, Movement Mortgage
Susan Forrester, Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
Shannon Jackson, Brunswick County Association of REALTORS®
The MLS Task Force meets quarterly or as needed to research solutions to providing the best MLS service and makes recommendations for MLS Rules and Regulations changes. This committee has a limited number of appointments and each appointment is a 2-year commitment.
Danielle Kinstle, Welcome Home Realty (chair)
Fred Gainey, North Group Real Estate (vice chair)
Amber Alderton, Brunswick County Association of REALTORS®
Christian Kohler, Coldwell Banker Sloane
Clarissa Morrell, Blue Chip Real Estate
Denise Young, Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
Jennifer Brown, Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
Kathy Sherman, Keller Williams Realty
Patricia Howarth, Bald Head Island Limited
Robert Percesepe, Blue Chip Real Estate
Susan Goins, Margaret Rudd & Associates
The Professional Standards Committee meets on call and is the hearing panel for requests for arbitration and ethical complaints. Committee members are required to complete training for this 3 year staggered term position. The Professional Standards Committee is responsible for enforcing the Code of Ethics, handle the hearings of Ethics and Arbitration, and to educate the membership on the meaning and interpretation of the Code of Ethics. The committee members should be knowledgeable of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of NAR, Interpretations of the Code of Ethics, and BCAR Bylaws. The committee chair should coordinate administrative details with the Executive Vice President. The committee meets when a case has been forward to them for a hearing. Committee members must attend an annual training session.
Barbara Andrews, Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage (chair)
Jayne Anderson, Coldwell Banker Sloane Realty (vice chair)
Ben Styers, Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
Charley Axsom, Brunswick County Association of REALTORS®
Denise Young, Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
Denise Pacula, Denise Pacula Realty
Jeffrey Messer, NextHome on the Beach
Lynn Gulledge, Keller Williams Realty
Mark Irby, Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
Mary Suggs, Coastal Development and Realty
Martha Lee, Martha Lee Realty Co
Nancy Freiburger, Ocean Ridge Plantation
Suzanne Frederick, Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
Shannon Jackson, Brunswick County Association of REALTORS®
Tobin Henry, Intracoastal Realty
The Strategic Planning Committee will meet at least twice annually and determine the goals and objectives of BCAR. They shall outline the programming for BCARs year and allocate programs to the appropriate committee.
Robert Percesepe, Blue Chip Real Estate (chair)
Tori Humphrey, Seaside Appraisals and Realty Centre (vice chair)
Barbara Andrews, Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
Brian McKenna, Margaret Rudd & Associates
Bonnie Black, RE/MAX at the Beach
Bruce Williams, Bruce Williams and Associates
Cynthia Walsh, Brunswick County Association of REALTORS®
Elvira Ruebel-Gilbert, Margaret Rudd & Associates
James Porch, Floor Coverings International
John Hamilton, EXP Realty
Jim Goodman, Margaret Rudd & Associates
Karen Throckmorton, Angel Oak Home Loans
Lynn Gulledge, Keller Williams Realty
Mark Lindsey, Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
Mark Irby, Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
Tobin Henry, Intracoastal Realty
Will Mitchell, Corning Credit Union