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Excellence recognized — our achievements speak for themselves.

204+

Closed Transactions

$98M+

Total Sales

$867K

Average Price

14+

Years of Combined Experience

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Owners

Tara Powell and Danielle Abraham are the powerhouse duo behind the award-winning RE/MAX NC Coastal Team—ranked among the top 25 RE/MAX teams in North Carolina and RealVerified #1 in Sales and Sides for Emerald Isle. As co-owners and deeply aligned partners, they bring a rare blend of strategy, heart, and harmony to every client experience.

Tara, with her background in project management, marketing, and an MBA, leads with sharp business acumen and a drive for excellence. She’s known for her problem-solving skills, fierce advocacy, and her ability to bring calm and clarity to high-stakes moments. Danielle, Director of Backpack Friends, is a relationship-builder at her core, bringing empathy, insight, and a steady hand to every step of the buying or selling journey.

Together, they operate as one seamless unit, covering each other effortlessly, communicating constantly, and ensuring that every client receives whole-hearted, whole-team support. Whether you’re buying your first home, downsizing after decades, or navigating a complex transition, Tara and Danielle deliver expert guidance with a deeply personal touch.

With the RE/MAX NC Coastal Team, you're not just working with top agents. You're working with a team that’s completely aligned in purpose, passionate about people, and committed to helping you move forward with confidence.

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Our team brings years of experience, a deep understanding of the coastal market, and a passion for helping others.

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Featured Properties

A showcase of exceptional properties and remarkable results.

  • Blue-gray two-story house with white-railed decks and exterior stairways. For Sale

    $1,250,000

    5423 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, NC 28594

    • 4 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 2,445 Sq.Ft.
  • Elevated coastal home with two wooden balconies, an exterior staircase, and a covered parking area. For Sale

    $960,000

    1410 Ocean Drive, Emerald Isle, NC 28594

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,370 Sq.Ft.
  • Single-story gray house with a turquoise front door, bay windows, and mature trees overhead. Pending

    $460,000

    202 Shoreline Drive, Cedar Point, NC 28584

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,574 Sq.Ft.
  • Oceanfront condominium with rows of balconies behind a sandy beach, ocean in the foreground. For Sale

    $430,000

    1505 Salter Path Road, #136, Indian Beach, NC 28512

  • 140 Lousan Drive For Sale

    $355,000

    140 Lousan Drive, Cape Carteret, NC 28584

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,560 Sq.Ft.
  • Aerial view of a grassy property with trees and small buildings beside a highway, near a bridge and water. For Sale

    $329,000

    120 Russell Cove, Newport, NC 28570

  • Single-story brick house with a tall chimney, shrubs along the facade, and a sunny front lawn. For Sale

    $310,000

    4802 Meadow Court Drive, New Bern, NC 28562

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 2,043 Sq.Ft.
  • Aerial view of a cleared grassy parcel beside a road, with nearby homes, trees, and a dock on the water. For Sale

    $299,000

    118 Russell Cove, Newport, NC 28570

  • 140 Lousan Drive For Sale

    $275,000

    140 Lousan Drive, Cape Carteret, NC 28584

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,560 Sq.Ft.
  • Vacant lot in a coastal neighborhood, with surrounding homes and marshland visible in the distance. For Sale

    $185,000

    202 Royal Oaks Court, Cedar Point, NC 28584

  • Aerial view of a wooded lot outlined in white beside a residential street. For Sale

    $110,000

    128 Lousan Drive, Cape Carteret, NC 28584

  • Wooded vacant parcel outlined in white, with coastal marshes and waterways beyond. For Sale

    $100,000

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Testimonials

Success Stories

Read what our clients have to say about working with us.

Tara and her team were absolutely exceptional throughout this whole journey, from listing our house to going under contract on another, and everything in between. She was always responsive, kind, honest, and professional. When we discovered that our contingent house needed many repairs, we made the difficult decision to pause the process. Tara handled the news with grace, understanding, and compassion. We are so grateful for her guidance and hard work every step of the way. Although we felt that this pause was the direction God wanted us to go, we look forward to moving ahead in the months to come, and when we do, there’s no question we’ll be calling Tara. Thank you, Tara, for being such a trusted partner through it all. Your guidance, knowledge, and compassion are deeply appreciated.
Tara and her team were absolutely exceptional throughout this whole journey, from listing our house to going under contract on another, and everything in between. She was always responsive, kind, honest, and professional. When we discovered that our contingent house needed many repairs, we made the difficult decision to pause the process. Tara handled the news with grace, understanding, and compassion. We are so grateful for her guidance and hard work every step of the way. Although we felt that this pause was the direction God wanted us to go, we look forward to moving ahead in the months to come, and when we do, there’s no question we’ll be calling Tara. Thank you, Tara, for being such a trusted partner through it all. Your guidance, knowledge, and compassion are deeply appreciated.
Kelly M.
Tara and her team are fantastic. Always there to answer questions and assist. They made the home-buying experience “painless”. Highly recommend!
Tara and her team are fantastic. Always there to answer questions and assist. They made the home-buying experience “painless”. Highly recommend!
Lauren U.
Tara was great to work with! The pictures of our home were amazing. Our house sold in just a few days with backup offers. Negotiations, transactions, and paperwork were smooth. Would use again in a heartbeat.
Tara was great to work with! The pictures of our home were amazing. Our house sold in just a few days with backup offers. Negotiations, transactions, and paperwork were smooth. Would use again in a heartbeat.
Jason F.
Tara and the entire team at NC Coastal have been amazing during our search for a new home. They are detailed, organized, highly responsive, and extremely knowledgeable. Our questions have been addressed quickly, our requests honored, and our concerns taken seriously. Tara is always honest and puts the best interests of her clients first. I highly recommend the NC Coastal Team, whether you are buying or selling. They will put you first!
Tara and the entire team at NC Coastal have been amazing during our search for a new home. They are detailed, organized, highly responsive, and extremely knowledgeable. Our questions have been addressed quickly, our requests honored, and our concerns taken seriously. Tara is always honest and puts the best interests of her clients first. I highly recommend the NC Coastal Team, whether you are buying or selling. They will put you first!
Buyer
Not sure if there are enough words to do this team and Tara justice! Tara came recommended to me by a best friend, a realtor, and she didn’t disappoint! We purchase land from out of the country, now that’s trust! Tara is friendly, professional, knowledgeable, and knows her business. We would work with Tara and her team 10X over. Thank you, Tara, for making Kendal proud to have given us you. Call Tara for your home and land wants!
Not sure if there are enough words to do this team and Tara justice! Tara came recommended to me by a best friend, a realtor, and she didn’t disappoint! We purchase land from out of the country, now that’s trust! Tara is friendly, professional, knowledgeable, and knows her business. We would work with Tara and her team 10X over. Thank you, Tara, for making Kendal proud to have given us you. Call Tara for your home and land wants!
Elizabeth L.
Tara and the team were recommended by a close family friend, and she didn’t let us down. She made finding a home an absolute breeze! Highly recommended!
Tara and the team were recommended by a close family friend, and she didn’t let us down. She made finding a home an absolute breeze! Highly recommended!
Zach Y.
Danielle and Tara have been such a blessing. What should have been a super-simple process turned very complex. They both helped in any way they could and were there to assist throughout the entire process! Highly, highly recommend NC Coastal Team!
Danielle and Tara have been such a blessing. What should have been a super-simple process turned very complex. They both helped in any way they could and were there to assist throughout the entire process! Highly, highly recommend NC Coastal Team!
Kylie N.
Excellent realtor! Danielle helped us sell my mom’s property. It wasn’t a simple sale, and it had its challenges, but she tackled them with ease. We were out of state, and she made everything so easy for us. Super fortunate to have had her during this process. Highly recommend.
Excellent realtor! Danielle helped us sell my mom’s property. It wasn’t a simple sale, and it had its challenges, but she tackled them with ease. We were out of state, and she made everything so easy for us. Super fortunate to have had her during this process. Highly recommend.
Ian M.
Working with Danielle was such a pleasure! My husband and I were making a leap of faith to a new area and relied heavily on Danielle to guide us on neighborhoods, flood risks, processes and protocols, and negotiations. Danielle went above and beyond to answer every question and provide honest feedback at every step. We could not recommend Danielle and Tara, true professionals and even better people!
Working with Danielle was such a pleasure! My husband and I were making a leap of faith to a new area and relied heavily on Danielle to guide us on neighborhoods, flood risks, processes and protocols, and negotiations. Danielle went above and beyond to answer every question and provide honest feedback at every step. We could not recommend Danielle and Tara, true professionals and even better people!
Abigail P.
Danielle is a true blessing to work with. She went above and beyond to help sell my mother’s beautiful home in Cedar Point. Danielle is very trustworthy and gave us honest and helpful advice throughout the entire process. She was very helpful in the closing process, answering or finding the answers to our many questions. In the future, if we need a realtor, we will always call Danielle!
Danielle is a true blessing to work with. She went above and beyond to help sell my mother’s beautiful home in Cedar Point. Danielle is very trustworthy and gave us honest and helpful advice throughout the entire process. She was very helpful in the closing process, answering or finding the answers to our many questions. In the future, if we need a realtor, we will always call Danielle!
Jill K.

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