Meet Our Agents

  • Ken Groce
    Ken Groce's picture
    910-795-0315
    910-264-3983
    910-264-3983

    Ken has been with Live Oak Real Estate
    since 2004. He oversees the valuations dept. of Live Oak and works to
    provide banks with broker price opinions, giving them a market value of
    their acquisitions. He is also a licensed Broker, and is happy to help
    you with any of your home buying or selling needs.

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  • Mike Degenhart
    Mike Degenhart's picture
    910.409.4492

    My philosophy is simple, YOU are the most important person in a real estate transaction. I am here to assist you.

    I'm in this business not because I have to be, but because I enjoy every minute of it. It is often said that buying and selling a home is one of the most stressful times in a persons life and I strive to change.

    BUYERS:
    You are in control! Short Sales and Foreclosures are driving the market and interest rates remain at historic lows. Whether you are buying your first home or a weekend getaway at the beach there has never been a better time! Seize this opportunity while it lasts.

    SELLERS:
    The market has been hard on all of us. I live and work in this community, and as a homeowner it is my responsibility to protect your investment. Live Oak is a cutting edge firm that utilizes the latest in technology and social media to put your property in front of a massive pool of potential buyers.

    UPSIDE DOWN IN YOUR MORTGAGE?
    Your not the only one. There are millions of people in your situation. No matter how you got into the situation there may be a way out. If you can no longer afford your home, my Short Sale team and Real Estate Attorney will work hard to market your property and negotiate a Short-Sale with your lender. Thus, satisfying your debt by helping you avoid foreclosure. Best of all it may not cost you a penny!

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  • Cam Israel
    Cam Israel's picture
    910-264-6053
    910-264-6053
    910-264-6053

    I am originally from Wilson NC. I came to UNCW in 1993 and have been here ever since. When I am not working I am spending time with my son at the beach or wakeboarding.

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  • Mary Rogan
    Mary Rogan's picture
    910-308-8344
    910-308-8344
    910-308-8344

    My passion is helping people realize their housing or business dream. I love matching people to a home that will meet their current and future needs. And I love finding and negotiating great deals on rental and investment properties for my clients. Focused on real estate for over six years, my specialties include foreclosed properties, short sales, existing home sales, new home construction, and vacation properties.

    My family and I (which includes 2 horses, 3 dogs and little ole me) live on a small farmette outside of Fayetteville. You can often find me riding my white horse through the fields around my home. Prior to real estate, I was a professional photographer and my photos have been published in eight national magazines. Still an avid photographer, my photography skills and experiences help me to effectively market homes for sale. I am a graduate of High Point University where I majored in business/marketing.

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  • Tom Manning
    Tom Manning's picture
    910-231-7670
    910-231-7670
    910-231-7670
    Cape Fear

    Not only born and raised here, Tom has roots to the Cape Fear area dating back to the Philadelphia Wagon Road of the 1700s. Those deeply entrenched roots give him the insight and knowledge on the how the area has grown into one of the most sought after destinations in the country. Tom's approach to real estate is all about listening, not talking about what you need. After he listens to what you're after, the home you've been looking for is sure to be found. See what Tom is all about at www.surfwilmingtonrealestate.com

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  • Chuck Carter
    Chuck Carter's picture

    Hi, I'm Chuck Carter.
    Born in Atlanta, GA and raised wherever the Federal Government sent my mother: Georgia,Texas,Virginia,Washington D.C. I know all about moving.
    I came to the Wilmington area with friends for the Azalea Festival in the spring of 1982. In 3 days I knew I would eventually live at Carolina Beach. I bought my 1st home at Carolina Beach in 1986 when I was 24 years old, and it was my 34th residence.
    I got my license in 1991 and real estate has been my full time career from that day forward. I knew that someday everyone else would find this wonderful region of southeastern North Carolina, called "Cape Fear ". Boy, was I right ! The Greater Wilmington/Beaches area has really grown in the 27 years since I first came here. I have traveled all over the country,but nowhere else enjoys the rich and diverse lifestyle this area has to offer. The beautiful beaches, ocean, waterways, the Cape Fear River, and the Historic District make this a place to live that is truly unique.
    With 18yrs experience in real estate here, I can help you realize your dreams of becoming part of the Wilmington way of life.

    If you already call Wilmington home, let me know what your "GOALS " are,and let's get started. Moving UP, moving DOWN, Residential, Commercial: I do it all. Call me with all your real estate needs, I look forward to hearing from you.

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  • Candice Queen
    Candice Queen's picture
    336-707-4598
    Triad

    I was born and raised in the small town of Sanford, North Carolina. After
    high school, I attended UNC-Greensboro. I liked living in the triad area
    so much that I stuck around after graduation. My husband Brad and I have
    spent the last 15 years enjoying all that this area has to offer. When not
    working as a broker with Live Oak, I spend my time hanging out with my daughters,
    volunteering for the PTA, and working behind the scenes of my husband's
    racing business.

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  • Joan Lopez
    Joan Lopez's picture
    910-612-8910
    910-612-8910
    910-612-8910
    New Hanover

    Originally from New York, I am what you refer to as a half back. I grew up in New York, lived in Florida for 13 years and have now moved half way back to Wilmington NC. I have been a resident of Carolina Beach and Wilmington for the last 15 years. I started my real estate career over 30 years ago in Florida and have experience in selling homes, resort properties, and vacant land. I am Live Oak's Sales Manager as well as NC Real Estate Commission approved Instructor, teaching agents and clients brings me a lot of satisfaction and enjoyment. During my time off son, Shawn and my two rescue dogs, Romeo and Juliet. I can frequently be found me at Thalian Hall, helping people to their seats or UNC-W listening to any of their live performances, we are very fortunate to have an abundance live entertainment to choose from in Wilmington.

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  • Gail Tomson
    Gail Tomson's picture
    910-262-6640
    910-262-6640
    910-262-6640

    Live Oak Real Estate's original YANKEE! My husband and I moved down from rural Flemington, NJ almost twelve years ago. We thought we came for the beautiful beaches and weather, but were blessed with so many warm and dear friends ... from work, church and neighbors. We now reside in Leland, NC, just over the Cape Fear River from Wilmington.

    My education background started with a college degree in elementary education and now concentrates on the many facets of real estate. I've
    been with Live Oak Real Estate almost since its beginnings...I've worked with homebuyers and investors, mainly in the Brunswick county communities, but do cover New Hanover and Pender counties too! So, give a call....

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  • Rob Norman
    Rob Norman's picture
    800-505-7096
    910-294-1682
    910-383-9791

    Hi, I am Rob Norman. I grew up in the Foothills of North Carolina in Lincoln County. It is there that I learned to love the beauty of our land and the glory of creation. For thirty years I have served as a minister and missionary, part of that time as a Pastor in both Virginia and North Carolina, and eleven years as a Missionary in East Africa, Uganda, and Greece in Southern Europe. Presently, along with my work with Live Oak, I serve as Co-Pastor with my wife Mickie at North Brunswick Fellowship, a new church in Leland NC., www.nbfellowship.net .
    I received my Real Estate License in January, 2007 and began at Live Oak in March.
    Brunswick County is now my home. I love the beauty of the land, the nearness of the sea and the warmth of the climate. It is a great place to live and enjoy.
    What a thrill it is to have the opportunity to help people find property that will meet their family or investment needs. I look forward to serving you.

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  • Patty Horne
    800-505-7096
    910-262-1594

    Originally from Bristol, Tenneessee,Patty moved to Wilmington twenty-one years ago and has never looked back. She enjoys spending time with her family when not assisting her clients. Her and her husband love to ride motorcycles, take trips to the mountains, boating and taking walks with her dog "Marley".

    Patty is deicated to service, committed to excelence and pays close attention to detail. She will provide all her clients the information necessary to help them make real estate investment decisions thoughout the changing market cycles. Patty has a general contracting license bringing this valuable experience and knowledge to her clients.

    If you are considering your options and need a real estate professional, call or email Patty anytime to discuss the right opportunity for you today!

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  • Terry Noe
    Terry Noe's picture
    910-795-0315
    910-262-6607
    910-791-4433
    Wilmington
    Wilmington

    A native Southerner, I have lived in several states before being able to "retire" back in the South. My Husband and now 2 young adult daughters moved to the beautiful Wilmington area in August of 2003. I fell into my Real Estate Career by accident, simply by trying to get one of my Jazzercise Customer's back into class. I started working for Pam Wooddell, Owner of Live Oak Real Estate, and my Jazzercise Customer in April of 2006 answering the phones and filing 4 years ago when she lost one of her employees to a move. Answering the phones and filing was just the first week, and the rest as the say is History. This experience on the administrative side of the company has been invaluable. I have learned from one of the most knowledgeable companies in the Country, especially when it comes to Foreclosures and Short Sales.

    My hobbies include, teaching Jazzercise, gardening (better known as weed pulling), going to the beach, my adorable dogs, Maxi and Mini and spending as much time as I can laughing with friends and family.

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  • Walt Wooddell
    Walt Wooddell's picture
    910-795-0315 ext 303
    910-470-2531
    910-470-2531
    Everywhere!

    Walt spent 20 years in the automotive business, as a technician, body man,
    parts and service. Licensed in 1996, he is 'out in the field' more than
    anyone else at Live Oak as he makes sure that all work on all properties
    is being done correctly and to client specifications. When he's not
    driving all over North Carolina in his Ford diesel truck, he enjoys golf
    and kayaking, as well as playing with his 3 grandsons.

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  • Pam Wooddell
    Pam Wooddell's picture
    910-795-0363
    910-470-2532
    910-470-2532

    After 14 years in the treated lumber business in sales, I was laid off after a big merger. So I decided to get into real estate in 1994.

    Real estate has been good to me, and with my degree in Economics, I enjoy following what is happening in all aspects of this business, from housing, to loans and watching all sorts of economic indicators, trying to predict what will happen next!

    When I'm not working, I enjoy golf, scrapbooking, boating (we have a 17' Whaler) and most of all, 3 darling grandchildren!

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  • Chris Birdyshaw
    Chris Birdyshaw's picture
    910-352-4995

    My name is Chris Birdyshaw, but you can just call me Bird. I have been vacationing with my family at Wrightsville Beach my entire life and always wanted to live here. I can remember being 12 years old and begging my parents to sell our house in Kernersville and move to the beach. Needless to say, that didn't happen so when it came time to apply to college there was really only one choice, UNCW. I made the trip down I-40 from Kernersville in 1998 never to return.

    I met a pretty girl from New Jersey the first day of school and after a few years of persistence she finally went out with me. We've been married 5 years in July of 2012 and just welcomed our first child, Brayden, last August. We absolutely love living here and plan to never leave, we have saltwater in our veins and look forward to raising our little guy on the sand! We boat, surf, golf, and are total beach bums when we're not working. We both work hard, but try to play hard too!

    I chose to enter the real estate industry in 2005 because I have always been fascinated with houses. I also really enjoy meeting and helping people. I love what I do and some people would even say I am pretty good at it as well! I have the privilege of helping others discover what makes this area so very special and then get to help them find that perfect place to call home. What better job could you have then helping others move to paradise?

    I can't imagine doing anything else and hope I get the chance to help you. Feel free to call or email me anytime, I am truly here to help.

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  • Liz Mellott
    Liz Mellott's picture
    980-355-4408

    Having lived in the Carolinas my entire life, I consider myself a traditional "Carolina Girl"! Spending my childhood in Raleigh, college years at UNC Wilmington, and post-college life in the Greater Charlotte Area I am a self-proclaimed expert on the fabulousity of NC.

    While not helping others find and sell the homes of their dreams, I run a motorsports PR agency, founded and run a non-profit pet food bank, Petey's Promise, am a mother of the world's greatest 9 year old, and the wife of a NASCAR crew member.

    Life keeps me hopping and I love it!

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  • Trisha Browne
    Trisha Browne's picture
    800-505-7096
    910-232-5932
    910-232-5932

    HAVE A HOME WISH CALL TRISH!!

    I have been a full-time professional Realtor since 1986, with 24 years of experience helping first-time homebuyers, retirees and savvy investors.

    I know that buying a home is your family's largest investment. Your largest investment needs to be protected by a Realtor with experience and knowledge. That is why I provide the best representation and personalized service. I make my client's #1 GOAL, my #1 GOAL.

    LISTENING to your needs is the most important aspect in serving you. Those who have worked with me know..I do what I say I will do, sometimes more, just never less.

    I will use my experience and knowledge in negotiating the best price for you whether buying or selling. One of my best skills.

    I promise to make your "Real Estate Transaction" a pleasant experience, like..Smooth Sailing!!

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  • Gloria Green
    Gloria Green's picture
    910-599-3277
    910-599-3277
    910-599-3277

    I am a native of Wilmington and I LOVE real estate! I enjoy helping people with their real estate needs. If you’re a buyer, seller, or investor, please call me if I can assist you personally.

    The relationship between a client and their agent should be based on trust, shared goals and understanding. I will always strive to earn your trust and provide the highest level of professional service.

    I’d love to hear from you!

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  • Bill Somers
    Bill Somers's picture
    1-800-505-7096
    1-910-379-6896

    I am a native North Carolinian and have lived in the Brunswick & New Hanover County area for 20+ years. My back ground is business and sales and I first got my Real Estate license back in 1980. As you can imagine a lot has changed since then and Real Estate is so specialized now with Short Sales, Foreclosed Properties and regular Retail Properties. You need a professional that can work through all the complex issues you encounter with these types of transactions. I am a certified REALTOR that specializes in Short Sales and Foreclosed Properties. Let me help you find that right property and assist you through the somewhat confussing process.
    When I'm not working in Real Estate, I like traveling, golfing,watching sports and especially NFL Football.

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  • Kelly Wiggins
    Kelly Wiggins's picture
    910.232.3043
    Wilmington
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