BUSINESS PROFILES

Keller Williams Realty

BY BRIAN WILNER

Angie Wilkie Keller Williams Realty

(910) 777-7945 angiewilkie@kw.com Have you been thinking about buying a dream home on the southeastern North Carolina coast? Are you looking for the perfect place to start a business in the fastest-growing area in the state? Angie Wilkie with Keller Williams Realty in Wilmington, North Carolina has just what you need to make your dreams come true.

A native of Greensboro, North Carolina, and a graduate of Appalachian State University, Wilkie started her real estate career in the Triad in 2001. Recently she has expanded her business to include serving Brunswick, Pender and New Hanover counties. The proud mother of two (and soon to be a grandmother) says it has been the perfect career path.

“I realized many years ago that selling homes is my passion,” she says. “I knew that I could make it an amazing life experience for potential buyers because I loved helping people find the house they love.”

Her passion for real estate has shown in her results. She has won numerous awards through the years, from Rookie of the Year when she started to achieving the Chairman’s Circle for the last seven straight years. Her career sales total is more than $250 million.

Whether you are looking to buy a home on the beach, the Intracoastal Waterway or inland, Wilkie has a choice of many listings, and making her clients happy is her top priority. “Client satisfaction and customer service are crucial,” she says. “It’s my responsibility to make the transaction as seamless as possible and the experience exciting.” In her free time, Wilkie likes enjoying this area as much as her customers, hanging out on the beach with friends and boating on the Intracoastal Waterway. She also loves to travel, and in the fall, it’s football on Saturdays and Sundays. Go Mountaineers!

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Island Time Cleaning & Construction Business Profile BY BRIAN WILNER

As we all know, living at the coast means a lot of extra maintenance and cleaning for your home and property. It’s not always easy to get the help you need to repair damage to your home, remove trees from the yard or even clean the inside of your home. But there’s a local business that does all of that and more — Island Time Cleaning & Construction.

Owned by longtime local Samantha Damiano, Island Time started 10 years ago as a cleaning company. As Damiano visited different properties, she noticed that many of them were in need of minor to major repairs and decided to also offer handyman services. As the community was impacted by different storms, the handyman aspect became more of a contractor construction service. When Hurricane Florence hit in September of 2018, Island Time stepped up its game.

“Our skills for repairing roof damage, tree removal and storm damage restoration were in high demand,” Damiano says. “Having someone local that the homeowners, residents and even the Realtors could count on earned their trust and made our hearts so full.”

Then the next big challenge was COVID-19, but Damiano was determined to continue taking care of her clients.

“We were able to complete cleaning, repairs and construction, all the while doing it in a safe manner,” she says. “Every house and customer are a valued asset. We also knew if we took care of our staff that they would take care of us. To be able to help my fellow Realtors, cleaners and friends during this troubling time reinforced our morals and our goals from the start of this company.”

When she thinks back on it, Damiano had no idea how big her company would grow. When she decided her company needed a motto, she came up with “We Will Make It Shine While You Recline.” She believed then and now that it is important to stand behind the “shine,” whether it’s updating your dreams, creating a new dream home, cleaning the home you love or making your home last to leave for your children.

The diversity means that Island Time gives its customers a one-stop shop for all their needs. Tree removal, land clearing, new construction, repairs, roofing, plumbing, electrical and cleaning — they do it all.

When asked why they kept the “cleaning” part in front of “construction” in the company name, Damiano explains, “We believe that you should always remember where you started. It was the satisfied customers and Realtors that gave us the shot to expand. That is something we will always remember no matter how big we grow. Every client becomes an extension we consider family. We are all neighbors and friends and have to watch out for each other.”

Island Time Cleaning & Construction

(910) 520-1594 islandtimecc.com

BY BRIAN WILNER

Abrand-new insurance company has taken root in the Topsail area. Located in the Gateway Plaza in Surf City, near the Shuckin’ Shack, Golden Grove Insurance is excited to offer their many insurance products and excellent service to the residents of Pender County and the surrounding region.

Golden Grove Insurance was born in Kenansville, North Carolina, in October 2016, with a handshake and a promise. They stepped out with faith and the support of their families and have been showered with blessings ever since.

Golden Grove strives to provide excellent products and services at a fair price to match any budget. Regardless of the size of the account, the staff gives each customer the individualized attention they deserve. This has earned Golden Grove the trust and confidence of their customers, most of whom they know on a first-name basis when they walk through their doors.

Their many insurance products include but are not limited to: home, auto, life, commercial, rental properties, bonds of all types, general liability, workers compensation, business policies and even pet insurance. Because they have their brokers’ licenses, they can offer any type of insurance.

Agent Crystal Weis described what makes this work so special: “To me, there is nothing more satisfying than seeing the customers smile or sigh with relief each and every time we are able to help. When customers see us out in town and come up and hug your neck, the feeling is indescribable. I want them to know how important they are to us. We love having them stop by for a cup of coffee and a friendly chat. We often receive homebaked goods as a thank you from our customers and let me tell you, they are some good cooks!”

Golden Grove Insurance is also very active in the community. They help the elderly and homebound folks, whether they are customers or not, by means of donations and personal service. They provide meal boxes at holidays and by request. They have donations of heaters and air conditioners for those who cannot afford them. They also offer internships and scholarships for those wanting to begin a career in insurance.

“We pride ourselves on always having a person available to answer the phone,” says Agent David Jones. “You will never have to press 1 to speak with a person. Our doors are open Monday through Friday 9 am to 5 pm, and the coffee is always ready.”

The folks at Golden Grove Insurance love meeting and talking with new people, as they believe each and every one has an interesting story. They are looking forward to meeting you soon and making you part of their family!

Golden Grove Insurance

13500 N.C. Highway 50, Suite 103, Surf City (910) 833-6020 goldengroveins.com