Matthew Johnson

About Us:

Matt Johnson -

I am a North Carolina native born in Raleigh and grew up in Hickory-- an All American City in the western foothills of the state. My brother and I began visiting Cape Lookout and the Crystal Coast in 1995 with a group from our local fishing club.

I was fortunate to attend NC State University and graduated in 1997 with a degree in Business Management with a concentration in Marketing. I was a member of SAE for the final 2 years on my college experience.

After graduating, I shucked oysters at 42nd Street Oyster Bar in downtown Raleigh until landing my first job as a marketing manager for a large tire and auto maintenance company based in Edenton, NC. Meredith and I married in the fall of 1998 and relocated to Hickory in 1999. I became the senior sales rep for a large IT consulting firm and ultimately was recruited to manage the data services for a telecom firm based in Western, NC.

I started my own technology installation company in 2001 and focused on new commercial and residential new construction. The company sold in 2007.

I became a licensed Real Estate agent in 2006 and relocated to Morehead City the same year. We opened RE/MAX in Morehead City that October. We have a son who was also born in the summer of 2006. My focus is on residential real estate and development as well as commercial sales and investment.

Meredith Johnson -

I am a native of North Carolina and lived in Charlotte when I was very young and moved to Hickory on my first Birthday.

I moved to Raleigh in 1995 and attended NC State University. I had an interest in the food industry business and worked at Carolina Country Club. Matt and I married in the fall of 1998 and I moved to Edenton, NC where I assisted in the start-up of a new area restaurant.

We relocated to Hickory in 1999 and worked in the insurance and financial departments of a large wealth management firm.

In 2001 I decided to change careers and became a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker where I made top producer within the first year. I was recruited away to work with a large land development firm developing tracts of land into residential neighborhoods. These included both single family and multifamily homes. My primary focus was on new construction sales.

I joined RE/MAX in 2004 and achieved 100% club designations. Matt and I moved to Morehead City in 2006 where we opened our RE/MAX office. I also had a son in the summer of 2006.

I am the Broker-in-Charge of our office and continue to focus on residential sales and new construction and development. My current designations are ABR and E-Pro. Johnson -

I am a North Carolina native born in Raleigh and grew up in Hickory-- an All American City in the western foothills of the state. My brother and I began visiting Cape Lookout and the Crystal Coast in 1995 with a group from our local fishing club.

I was fortunate to attend NC State University and graduated in 1997 with a degree in Business Management with a concentration in Marketing. I was a member of SAE for the final 2 years on my college experience.

After graduating, I shucked oysters at 42nd Street Oyster Bar in downtown Raleigh until landing my first job as a marketing manager for a large tire and auto maintenance company based in Edenton, NC. Meredith and I married in the fall of 1998 and relocated to Hickory in 1999. I became the senior sales rep for a large IT consulting firm and ultimately was recruited to manage the data services for a telecom firm based in Western, NC.

I started my own technology installation company in 2001 and focused on new commercial and residential new construction. The company sold in 2007.

I became a licensed Real Estate agent in 2006 and relocated to Morehead City the same year. We opened RE/MAX in Morehead City that October. We have a son who was also born in the summer of 2006. My focus is on residential real estate and development as well as commercial sales and investment.

Meredith Johnson -

I am a native of North Carolina and lived in Charlotte when I was very young and moved to Hickory on my first Birthday.

I moved to Raleigh in 1995 and attended NC State University. I had an interest in the food industry business and worked at Carolina Country Club. Matt and I married in the fall of 1998 and I moved to Edenton, NC where I assisted in the start-up of a new area restaurant.

We relocated to Hickory in 1999 and worked in the insurance and financial departments of a large wealth management firm.

In 2001 I decided to change careers and became a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker where I made top producer within the first year. I was recruited away to work with a large land development firm developing tracts of land into residential neighborhoods. These included both single family and multifamily homes. My primary focus was on new construction sales.

I joined RE/MAX in 2004 and achieved 100% club designations. Matt and I moved to Morehead City in 2006 where we opened our RE/MAX office. I also had a son in the summer of 2006.

I am the Broker-in-Charge of our office and continue to focus on residential sales and new construction and development. My current designations are ABR and E-Pro.

Areas of Expertise

For Buyer's

Our home buyer's services allow us to find you the perfect home or water front property in Eastern, NC. From Emerald Isle to Harker's Island, Team Johnson can help you find exactly what you are looking for. We pledge to work for our clients to provide 3 main services:

3 Goals for our Buyer's:

1. Find your dream home
2. Negotiate the best terms and conditions possible
3. Provide exceptional service to ensure a smooth transition from negotiations to closings.

For Seller's & Developer's

Our Listing services combine a vast knowledge of real estate experience, a degree in Business Management and Marketing from NC State University, the largest National Advertising budget of any Real Estate company in the world, and our famous High Definition Virtual Tour Services that will show case your home in the most professional manner available to Real Estate Agents.

3 Goals for our Sellers & Developer's:

1. Establish the correct market price for your property
2. Create a marketing plan that exposes your property to potential buyer's regardless of their geographical location, using a variety of resources including several Internet based web sites, print advertising, MLS search sites, Internet search engines (Google, Yahoo, etc), local signage and promotion, and even a RE/MAX agent on-site in your model home or unit if available.
3. Negotiate the absolute best terms and conditions possible and provide a professional and smooth transition to the closing table.

Testimonials

"In September of 2007 I was transfered to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, and had to decide where I would buy my first home. I chose Morehead City to be closer to the beach, shops and resturants. I had also sought the advice of people that had beed stationed here in the past and most of them that lived in New Bern said they regreted the decision to not buy in Morehead. Since it was my first home I decided to go to Remax because it is a national company with an excellent reputation. What I didn't expect was the level of personal attention that I would receive from Matt and Meredith Johnson. They took the time to not only show me houses but also the whole area, from good resturants to shortcuts. Meredith also worked around my demanding work schedule to make sure that we had all the required inspections for a VA loan. I am very happy with my decision to buy in Morehead and with the friendly service I received from Matt and Meredith."

- Captain Morgan Dodd USMC

"Matthew and Meredith Johnson are both wonderful people to work with. They are friendly, easy to talk to, reliable, professional, and both are a pleasure to be around. My husband and I were buying our first house and they helped us through every step of the process, even though we were purchasing from a long distance away and were unfamiliar with what needed to be done. After guiding us through the entire house purchase, they went above and beyond what we ever expected them to do, such as checking on the house several times while we were unable to. They are quick to respond to your calls, patient when explaining paperwork and answering questions, and concerned with your overall happiness. We could not have gotten luckier or be more satisfied then by having Matt and Meredith as our realtors. We would recommend them to anyone and look forward to working with them again."

- John and Maria Fischer

Matt & Meredith Johnson of RE/MAX Ocean Properties are a great team! We were very happy and satisfied to have them as our realtors. They were always very professional and responsive and we feel fortunate to have had them represent us in the sale of our home.

Watts & Faye Piner
Newport, NC

Matt and Meredith Johnson made my first home buying experience an absolute delight and treated me as so much more than just a "client"! As most first time home buyers I was overwhelmed by the entire process, but they guided me through the steps and handled all the details with professionalism. I travel frequently for my job so it was pertinent that I found a realtor with whom I felt comfortable and could rely on in my absence. Matt and Meredith exceeded all my expectations! They kept me up to date through email and were available anytime by phone to answer my questions. Matt and Meredith were a joy to work with and I would highly recommend their services to anyone. They went above and beyond the call of duty and for that I thank them immensely.

Kimberly Foley
Morehead City, NC

"As first time home buyers, Matt and Meredith helped us through the complex process. They are easy to work with, talk to, and approach. As a team, they were always available to answer our questions and their knowledge assisted us in making good decisions. We will definitely choose to work with them again on any future real estate dealings."

Cameron & Shannon Guthrie
Morehead City, NC

Buying your first home is an exciting yet overwhelming experience. Working with "Team Johnson" helped put my mind at ease. They were always looking out for my best interests and guiding me down the right path. Their knowledge and experience is very impressive and their warm and kind character really put me at ease during this process. I would recommend Matt and Meredith to anyone looking to buy or sell their home. Thanks "Team Johnson". You guys are great!

Holly King
Havelock, NC