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Start with the conversation, not the listings
How often will you be here? Boat, beach walk, or golf? Primary residence or a place that rents between visits? These answers narrow the islands and Brunswick down to a few neighborhoods quickly.
For Buyers
Buying a home in coastal Georgia
Buying in the Golden Isles is different from buying inland. Two houses on the same street can carry very different insurance premiums. A marsh view can be protected for good or can change with one permit. A short-term rental that works on Jekyll Island may not be allowed in the neighborhood you liked on St. Simons.
Lisa Murray represents buyers across St. Simons Island, Sea Island, Jekyll Island and Brunswick, and her job is to surface those details early — before you are emotionally attached to a property or under contract on one.
How the process works
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Get your financing in order
Coastal Georgia sellers take pre-approved buyers seriously, and cash is common on Sea Island. Lisa can introduce lenders who regularly write loans on island and waterfront property.
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Tour with an eye on the water
Elevation, flood zone, insurance cost and dock permitting matter as much as square footage here. You'll see those details on every property Lisa shows you.
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Offer, inspect, close
Expect a wind mitigation review, a termite letter and often a survey. Lisa coordinates the inspections and keeps the timeline moving toward a clean closing.
Choosing your island
St. Simons Island
The most complete year-round community in the Golden Isles: grocery stores, schools, restaurants and the Village all on-island. Inventory ranges from cottages near the pier to gated marsh-front and deep-water homes.
Sea Island
Private and club-oriented, with oceanfront and golf-course estates. Buyers here are usually weighing club membership alongside the house itself.
Jekyll Island
A state-owned barrier island with limited, leasehold-style inventory, protected beach and historic district character. Quiet, and the value can be excellent.
Brunswick & the mainland
Historic Old Town homes, newer mainland subdivisions and the best price per square foot in the area — a strong option for first-time buyers and investors who still want the islands ten minutes away.
Ready to look? Browse featured listings or send Lisa your criteria.
Start your Golden Isles home search
Tell Lisa what you're looking for and she'll set up a search across every active listing on the coast.