Over the years, Elegant Island Living has met with Patrick Dunn of Sea Island Properties in his position as the top producing agent in Glynn County to talk about real estate on St. Simons and Sea Island. Patrick has held that status since 2012 with more than $560 million in sales and pending contracts. His client list includes top PGA Tour players, major corporate CEOs, and former Congressmen, among numerous other buyers and sellers who have become friends. In our meetings with Patrick, we have discussed the health and status of the market and what practices are required to succeed in today’s real estate environment. But this year, we decided to get more personal by sharing a closer look at the man behind the numbers.
First, a little history. Patrick grew up vacationing on Sea Island with his parents Mike and Ellen Dunn since 1979. In 1989, his family purchased a home and moved here full time. Patrick’s wife, Susan, and her family moved from Atlanta to Sea Island in 1989 also. The entire Dunn family is active in local organizations, at the St. Simons Community Church, and in the Sea Island and St. Simons Island communities. They are proud to call this home.
The Dunn Family
Patrick became a licensed Georgia real estate agent in 2005. Until 2007, he worked with the Peachtree Group in Atlanta, primarily in land acquisition with a focus on obtaining tracts of land for high-end, second home residential communities. He joined the Sea Island Properties team in 2007 and has excelled at representing buyers and sellers in residential real estate transactions on Sea Island and St. Simons Island.
While Patrick’s successful numbers speak volumes, his impressive roster of clients and what they share about working with him say even more. We’ll let their words tell the story.
Dick Williams, General Manager of the Cincinnati Reds, said, “I have had a long-standing personal friendship with Patrick. However, that was not the only reason I turned to him for advice when I began looking for a second home on Sea Island. He and his wife were both raised on Sea Island so he has a very unique perspective to offer on the subtle nuances of the various properties and locations that came up for sale during our search. He and I had numerous conversations about what would fit for our family and he was committed to making sure we found it.” He added, significantly, “The pleasant surprise was how he stayed in touch after the transaction and made sure we got connected to all the right professionals to begin working on our new house project. I am happy to recommend Patrick as a resource.”
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Joe Loehle
Since we at EIL recall Patrick always stressing the importance of providing an amazing client experience that includes consistent communication and follow-up even after a real estate transaction is complete, the fact that he provided that type of service was no surprise at all. Exceeding clients’ expectations is how Patrick differentiates himself from the pack.
Peter Millar Chairman and CEO Scott Mahoney echoes those sentiments, describing his family’s experience with Patrick as they searched for a second home on Sea Island as very enjoyable and productive. Mahoney said, “ Patrick immediately understood our needs and intuitively pointed us in the right direction, answering all of our questions throughout the process. His professionalism, knowledge of the Sea Island real estate market, and his ability to build genuine relationships is unparalleled! Not only did he find exactly the home we want, but has continued to be a friend and valuable resource for many other needs. These are just a few of many reasons why I would recommend Patrick to anyone looking on the island.”
We’ll wrap it up with words from a man well-respected not just here on the island, but in his profession, and around the world, our own former Ryder Cup Team Captain and PGA Tour legend, Davis Love III. Davis has known Patrick personally for many years and has worked
with him on several real estate ventures. He describes Patrick as “ the consummate professional who has the experience, expertise and market knowledge to represent the needs of his clients with great integrity and confidentiality.” He asserts, “It is no surprise to me that he has evolved into one of the most successful residential real estate sales associates in the country. He is dedicated and committed to listening and serving the needs of his clients. Therefore, he will continue to be recognized and respected as the top agent in our marketplace.”
I think this gives us all a better picture of who Patrick is and why he continues to be the top producing agent in Glynn County. We’re not going to ask him to look into a crystal ball for the market this year, because we’re certain that he can create positive results for a buyer or seller, no matter the status of the market. He is passionate about his job and this community and is dedicated to providing exceptional professional service. When asked for fun how he likes to celebrate closing a large transaction, he grins and says, “By moving on to the next one.”
Patrick Dunn’s office is located at Sea Island Properties, 351 Sea Island Road, St. Simons Island. He can be reached at 912.222.0142 or by email at patrickdunn@seasisland.com.
