September is here, and with it comes one of the most beautiful times to enjoy the Outer Banks. The pace is a little calmer, the weather is still warm, and the ocean and sound offer the perfect backdrop for late-summer adventures. It’s a wonderful time to experience the best of the OBX without the height of the summer crowds.
This month is also special to our team for another reason—Heather and Sven, owners of Skydive OBX, will be attempting to break a world record on September 22 for the most tandem skydiving jumps in 24 hours! The event will take place at the Dare County Regional Airport and, as the brochure shares, it will be “An All Day Celebration of Adrenaline and Community.” All proceeds will benefit the OBX SPCA and OBX Room in the Inn, two organizations doing remarkable work locally. For more details about this record-breaking attempt, be sure to check out the this link…skydiveobx.com/tandem-record
On the business side, we want to bring your attention to a recent shift we’ve seen with some rental companies now offering early check-in options when guests book their stay. While this may sound convenient for renters, it creates major challenges if your home is on the market. Early check-ins make it significantly harder for agents to schedule showings and, once a property goes under contract, the limited time between rentals leaves almost no room to complete necessary inspections. It can also make it more difficult for cleaners to properly prepare the home between guests. If you are considering listing your home in the near future or next year, we strongly recommend not allowing this option—it will help protect your home sale process and make things much smoother for everyone involved.
Just a friendly note as we head into the fall season—a time when more listings tend to come on the market as homeowners start making post-summer plans and consider their next steps. We’ve recently heard from several homeowners who were contacted by agents claiming to have a potential buyer, but in some cases, the conversation shifted toward listing the property instead. The reason we mention it now is simply to remind you that if you’re ever approached directly by an agent or potential buyer, it’s a smart idea to check in with us or another trusted agent for a fair market assessment or possible sales price. Best of all, it costs you nothing and ensures you have an accurate, up-to-date understanding of your home’s value so you don’t sell yourself short. We’re always here as a resource if you have any questions or would like a complimentary, no-obligation market analysis.
Hope everyone has a great September! Heather and Mandi
