Praise that Produces

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EACH YEAR,ELEGANT ISLAND LIVING takes an opportunity to catch up with Patrick Dunn of Sea Island Properties to talk about the real estate market on St. Simons and Sea Island. Patrick has been the top producing agent in Glynn County since 2012 with more than 1 Billion in sales and pending contracts. His client list includes top PGA Tour players, major corporate CEOs, and former Congressmen, among numerous other buyers and sellers who have become friends. Patrick is always hesitant to discuss his success because of his humble nature, but everyone knows he has the pulse on the market. This further peaks interest and curiosity about the man behind the numbers.

Patrick grew up vacationing on Sea Island with his parents Mike and Ellen Dunn since 1979. In 1989, his family purchased a home and moved here full time. That same year, Patrick’s wife, Susan, and her family moved from Atlanta to Sea Island. The entire family is very active in the Sea Island and St. Simons Island communities, including Young Life, Community Church, and Frederica Academy, where Patrick and Susan’s three children, Patrick Jr., Lauren, and Catherine attend school. They are proud to call this home.

Patrick became a licensed Georgia real estate agent in 2005. Until 2007, he worked with the Peachtree Group in Atlanta, primarily in land acquisition with a focus on obtaining tracts of land for high-end, second home residential communities. He joined the Sea Island Properties team in 2007 and has excelled at representing buyers and sellers in residential real estate transactions on Sea Island and St. Simons Island. While Patrick’s successful numbers speak volumes, his impressive roster of clients and their glowing praise say even more.

Peter Millar Chairman and CEO Scott Mahoney described his experience working with Patrick as follows: “Patrick immediately understood our needs and intuitively pointed us in the right direction, answering all of our questions throughout the process. His professionalism, knowledge of the Sea Island real estate market, and his ability to build genuine relationships is unparalleled! Not only did he find exactly the home we want but has continued to be a friend and valuable resource for many other needs. These are just a few of many reasons why I would recommend Patrick to anyone looking on the island.”

Dick Williams, Retired General Manager of the Cincinnati Reds, had similar praise to share: “I have had a long-standing personal friendship with Patrick. However, that was not the only reason I turned to him for advice when I began looking for a second home on Sea Island. He and his wife were both raised on Sea Island, so he has a very unique perspective to offer on the subtle nuances of the various properties and locations that came up for sale during our search. He and I had numerous conversations about what would fit for our family, and he was committed to making sure we found it.” He added, significantly, “The pleasant surprise was how he stayed in touch after the transaction and made sure we got connected to all the right professionals to begin working on our new house project. I am happy to recommend Patrick as a resource.”

These examples illustrate what Patrick has constantly emphasized: the importance of providing an amazing client experience that includes consistent communication and follow-up even after a real estate transaction is complete. Exceeding clients’ expectations is how Patrick aims to differentiate himself

from the pack. Praise from Stephen Sloan, Chairman and Managing Partner Arcus Capital Partners, saying “I have never experienced this level of assistance in acquiring a property,” shows that he’s met that bar.

Another example is seen in this note Patrick received from Faye Foster of Cottage 352: “I can never thank you enough for being so kind to me in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. You never missed a call, always responding with reassurance for someone you really didn’t know that well. You were truly a calming influence. You are an amazing young man and your caring will never be forgotten.”

Finally, here are some words from a man well-respected not just here on the island, but in his profession and around the world, PGA Tour legend, Davis Love III. Davis has known Patrick personally for many years and has worked with him on several real estate ventures. He describes Patrick as “the consummate professional who has the experience, expertise and market knowledge to represent the needs of his clients with great integrity and confidentiality.” He asserts, “It is no surprise to me that he has evolved into one of the most successful residential real estate sales associates in the country. He is dedicated and committed to listening and serving the needs of his clients. Therefore, he will continue to be recognized and respected as the top agent in our marketplace.”

Even his mother receives notes from friends who used Patrick as their broker, like this one from Marjie Calvert: “Dear Ellen, I have meant to write you for days. We have bought a house in Sea Island! Cottage 44 on 8th and the Drive. Patrick was the broker for both of us. I want you to know how much we enjoyed working with him. Bruce, whose avocation is looking at real estate, has worked with many brokers. (We lived in 10 places our first 5 years of marriage.) He said Patrick may be the best. You must be so proud of him.”

These testimonials provide a solid picture of what type of person, and real estate broker that Patrick is – knowledgeable, dependable, caring, passionate about his job and this community, and dedicated to providing exceptional professional service. It’s easy to see why he continues to be Glynn County’s top producing agent. We’re not asking Patrick to give us market predictions, because we’re certain that he can create positive results for a buyer or seller no matter the status of the market.

Patrick Dunn’s office is located at Sea Island Properties, 351 Sea Island Road, St. Simons Island. He can be reached at 912.222.0142 or by email at patrickdunn@seasisland.com.