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Dan Lester,

Your Trusted Outer Banks Real Estate Expert

With over two decades of experience in the Outer Banks real estate market, I am committed to delivering exceptional, personalized service to every client. My journey began with a vacation that turned into a life-changing move, giving me a firsthand understanding of the excitement and challenges of buying and selling in this unique area. Whether you’re looking for an investment property, a vacation home, or a permanent residence, I combine extensive local knowledge, market insights, and a client-first approach to guide you every step of the way. Real estate is more than just transactions—it’s about building relationships and helping you achieve your goals. Let’s work together to make your Outer Banks real estate dreams a reality.

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"Dan was a pleasure to work with and very professional. I would highly recommend using Dan Lester for your Real estate needs."
"Dan helped us for 2 years looking a finding a home and business for us. We found both this year, and couldn't be happier. He made sure we could have a Retail store when we bought a medical building in Nags Head. Happy to report we are opening our quilt shop on Jan 1, 2022. Rusty Crow Quilt Shop now has a real home."
"Dan is a great guy. Dan was definitely in my corner & gave me excellent advice. He researched homes I was looking at & gave me the pros & cons of each one. I cannot say enough good things about this guy & I did not know him prior to looking at homes. I am so happy with my new home & I highly recommend him."
"great service, 5 star!!!!!, thoughtfulness, puts the client's needs in front of his needs. Always helpful, would refer to my family, friends and coworkers..."
"We can't say enough about Dan Lester. We are 8 hours away from the Outer Banks so that posed a unique challenge for us, but not for Dan. He said he was used to working with long-distance clients. For the past two years, Dan has gone above and beyond. Whether zooming houses with us, answering endless questions, or even e
"We originally had reached out to another realtor in 2019 about looking at property. He gave us a name of a lender and said to get pre qualified and then he would work with us. The following year we decided to pull the trigger and got pre qualified. We then started looking on our own. Dan Lester reached out to us after we we
"My husband and I are so excited to have our first beach house! We couldn’t have done it without the help and guidance of Dan Lester, who I now consider a friend. We looked at homes on 2 separate occasions with Dan, and both times he was professional, kind, and accommodating. We thank him from the bottom of our hearts for hi
"Dan seems to have his finger on the pulse of the OBX housing market. He was very diligent in taking care of our needs and leading us through the home buying process. We ended up with the best house at the best price for us."
"Our Best Xperience! When our family decided to make a change and move to the Outer Banks, we had no idea it would take more than 2 years to make the move complete. We have been working with Dan Lester at Tidal Realty for that long, most realtors would have thought we weren't serious or even bothered keeping in touch. Dan
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Wondering if now is the right time to buy or sell? Need guidance on finding a reliable contractor? I’m here to help with whatever you need! Reach out today—I’d love to get to know you and explore how I can support your real estate goals!

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