While building her team and client base during her years with Re/Max, Mary Ann decided in January 2009 to open her own firm. Mary Ann Bechtel Real Estate opened their doors for business on February 1. The new office is located on Hwy 179 between Sunset Beach and Ocean Isle Beach. This positive change allows Mary Ann the opportunity to grow professionally, expand her team of award-winning agents and build life-long relationships with her loyal clients. Call or email us today for all of your real estate needs. After a 20 year career in the United States Navy, Mary Ann became a REALTOR in 1996. Serving for 5 of those career years as a Navy Recruiter she won a national award for "Recruiter of the Year". Mary Ann's experience includes working as an on-site Sales Consultant at Ocean Ridge Plantation®. Her experience also includes new construction having worked for 2 of the largest National Builders, Centex Homes as well as Beazer Homes. Consistently, ranked as a Top Producing REALTOR, Mary Ann specializes in golf course homes, homesites, condos and townhomes. As a Member of the Builder's Association, she has been the recipient of numerous awards for sales and marketing, with multi-million dollar sales volume. She is proudly a member of the distinguished RE/MAX Chairman's Club Award and placed 3rd in the Carolina's Region for 2006 (out of more than 3400+ agents), and Member of the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing (CLHMS) as well as CSP designation for Certification in New Home sales. Let Mary Ann put her experience to work for YOU!