Outer Banks Real Estate Sales
Great Escapes Vacations & Sales helps buyers and sellers make smarter Outer Banks real estate decisions. Our team specializes in second homes, investment properties, vacation rental homes, condos, land, and Ships Watch ownership opportunities across the OBX.
Because our company works in both vacation rentals and real estate sales, we help clients think beyond the listing price. Location, rental potential, property condition, community amenities, owner use, carrying costs, and long-term value all matter when buying or selling an Outer Banks property.
For Buyers
Buying an Outer Banks property is not just about choosing a house. It is about choosing the right location, ownership structure, rental potential, maintenance level, amenities, and long-term fit. Our team helps buyers compare second homes, investment properties, vacation rental homes, condos, land, and Ships Watch opportunities with practical local insight.
For Sellers
Selling an Outer Banks vacation home requires more than a sign and a listing. Buyers want to understand the property, location, rental history, amenities, condition, guest appeal, and long-term value. Great Escapes Vacations & Sales helps sellers position vacation rental homes, second homes, and investment properties clearly.
Search Listings and Market Reports
LeslieGilmore.com is Leslie Gilmore’s Outer Banks real estate search site, offering access to every OBX home listed for sale, map search tools, market reports, and new listing alerts. Use it when you are ready to search current inventory, track the market, or compare homes by location and property type.
Meet the Sales Team
Our real estate sales team brings experience in Outer Banks sales, vacation rental ownership, investment-property decisions, and local market knowledge. Meet Leslie Gilmore, Brad Bentley, Mike Bishal, and Lynn Hoffmann on our About Us page.
Leslie Gilmore
Broker / Owner
Leslie Gilmore has been active in Outer Banks real estate sales since 2001 and specializes in second homes, investment properties, and vacation rental homes. She first vacationed on the Outer Banks in the 1990s and later purchased land and built a vacation rental property in Corolla. Her experience in both sales and vacation rental management helps buyers and sellers think beyond the listing price and consider rental potential, ownership goals, property care, and long-term value.
Leslie has completed more than 260 sales transactions totaling over $95 million in sales volume and was ranked in the top 5% of Outer Banks real estate agents for number of transactions in 2025 according to the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® MLS. She has previously served on the OBAR Board of Directors and on the Grievance, Professional Standards, Membership, Education, and Finance and Budget committees. She currently serves on the Property Management Council and Education Committee. Leslie holds degrees from Marietta College in Marietta, Ohio, and Mount Vernon College in Washington, DC.
Leslie’s real estate sales website, LeslieGilmore.com gives buyers and sellers a dedicated Outer Banks real estate search resource with access to every OBX home listed for sale, map search tools, market reports, and an email and text notification system for new listing alerts. The site is especially useful for buyers comparing second homes and investment properties, and for sellers who want local market insight before making a move. Leslie specializes in Duck and Corolla investment property sales and can be reached at [email protected].
Brad Bentley
Broker
Brad Bentley is part of the Great Escapes Vacations & Sales real estate team, helping buyers and sellers navigate Outer Banks real estate decisions. His work supports clients considering second homes, investment properties, and vacation rental opportunities across the OBX. Brad graduated Magna Cum Laude from Appalachian State University and can be reached at [email protected].
Mike Bishal
Broker
Mike Bishal is part of the Great Escapes Vacations & Sales real estate team and works with buyers and sellers across the Outer Banks. His real estate website, RealEstateOuterBanks.org, focuses on Outer Banks beach homes, vacation rentals, second homes, investment properties, and local ownership topics. Mike helps clients evaluate OBX real estate opportunities with practical guidance about location, property type, rental potential, and long-term ownership goals. Mike can be reached at [email protected].
Lynn Hoffmann
Broker
Lynn Hoffmann is part of the Great Escapes Vacations & Sales real estate team. As an investment property owner in Corolla, Lynn brings practical firsthand perspective on Outer Banks ownership, rental potential, property presentation, and the questions buyers and sellers face when evaluating resort real estate. Lynn can be reached at [email protected]