About Heather

I’ve had a long-standing passion for real estate and I believe in having a strong work ethic, utilizing tough negotiation skills and making a dedication to my clients. When taking on a new client, I ask direct questions to make sure I have a clear understanding of each client's end goal and I provide honest feedback and answers to any inquiries. I’ll never hesitate to conduct market research and enter into complex negotiations when necessary to ensure my clients are always getting the best price possible. My objective is to make sure that my clients are not only happy with the outcome but that they fully understand all aspects of their transaction. A victory to my team is earning a client's trust and seeing them smile—and when that client refers their friends and family members—that’s when I know that we have done a great job! My drive to succeed can be traced back to my college days at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where I graduated with a degree in Speech Communications and played basketball for the Lady Tar Heels. During those years, I learned the value of intense focus, discipline and teamwork. These values carried through to my real estate career and helped me create one of the top producing agencies on the Outer Banks. To ensure my clients "win" in the game of real estate, I pledge my service, professionalism, and expertise to each client. Part of that expertise comes from the fact that I have walked in my clients' shoes by owning 8 investment homes in the area. I’ve had first-hand experience with nearly every possible aspect related to homeownership in a coastal town including maintenance, repairs, flooding, and vacation rentals. Because of this experience, I can provide clear, concise advice and I strive to make the buying and selling process as stress-free as possible. Because I truly love what I do for a living, I bring a high-energy approach to all my negotiations to ensure my client's interests are the top priority. My team, the VanderMyde Real Estate Group, has received local and international recognition for our success and is consistently in the top 1% of all Outer Banks Realtors. Certified by The Institute of Luxury Home Marketing as a Luxury Home Marketing Specialist, Real Estate Staging Expert (RESE) and certified as Coldwell Banker's Global Luxury Program, our team is fully equipped with the technology and skills to sell your house or find your dream home. In fact, you won't find a more motivated team of individuals whose enthusiasm and competitive nature earned the prestige of Coldwell Banker's top listing agent from 2016 to 2024. This is the fourth consecutive year the VanderMyde Group led the real estate sales firm in both units sold and sales volume. The Vandermyde Group also earned the 2024 Coldwell Banker International President’s Premier Award. This prestigious award is presented to the top 4% of all Coldwell Banker teams in the U.S. and Canada. The team consists of my husband, John VanderMyde (Manager and Team Photographer), 5 licensed brokers and 2 assistants including Will Gregg (Senior Broker), Kiirsten Farr (Senior Broker), Kasey Rabar (Associate Broker), Trish Berruet (Senior Broker), Saska Zivkovic (Transaction Coordinator), and Dee Garvey (Team Assistant). Whether you're looking to buy or sell in the competitive Outer Banks real estate market, you deserve an experienced and dedicated agent who is ready to help you "win." Give the VanderMyde Real Estate Group a call today to get started with a team who will work hard to earn your trust and put your interests above all else.