J. Alan Holden

What do Clients Say?

Very pleased with Alan and his staff throughout the process of listing and selling our home. They kept us informed throughout the process. We chose him due to his expertise and knowledge of the Holden Beach area.

nancyfpate

I had the priviledge of working with Mr. Holden during a house hunting expedition. First of all, he was patient with me. He showed me several properties on "my time schedule" and was quite informed of each property we looked at. Honest feedback, was appreciated. - this man knows this market, locations and an overal sense of what would best for me... "too much yard" possible moisture issues. etc.He came to my closing, double checked paper work. I worked with his team at the office. WOW... I was extremely impressed. Immediate response times.I would work with Alan again!

Melody Bourland

If you want something to happen call Mayor Holden. He's friendly and warm but all business and won't waste your time and effort. This is THE place to go for top-shelf realty service.

zuser20140614070453776

I have sold several properties on Holden Beach with Alan Holden's support. No other Brunswick County real estate professional can compare with his integrity,experience and dedication to results in home and commercial real estate sales. I highly recommend his firm.

luluchief

Mr. Holden is a true professional and a credit to the Real Estate business. He stays abreast of the market trends which allows him the ability to provide his clients with the most accurate information available. The information he provides coupled with his superior product knowledge gives his clients excellent sound advise enabling them to make the best decision. Mr. Holden displays a real sense of loyalty to his client and goes out of his way to make sure they are properly cared for throughout the entire process. One should also note that after your transaction is complete it does not stop there for Mr. Holden. He has committed his entire adult life to ensuring that our coastal communities are well cared for. He constantly seeks ways to improve these communities through various opportunities afforded him. This commitment by Mr. Holden translates to someone looking after your interest/investment even after the deal is made. In closing I can honestly say working with Mr. Holden is a true pleasure. The information he provides and the knowledge he brings to the table is second to none. He is by far the most trustworthy knowledgeable realtor I have ever had the pleasure of working with. You cannot go wrong by working with individual.

lt1041

About J.

Captain John "Alan" Holden, GRI, CRS, CRB, ABR, RRS, CLHMS, SFR, SRS, REALTOR®, e-PRO, BIC and the Broker/Owner of Alan Holden Vacations/RE/MAX at the Beach

Alan Holden was the first baby born to a Holden Beach resident and is a seventh generation Holden of the Holden Beach Holdens. He and his brother, Lyn, have lived on Holden Beach for over 120 years combined. Mayor Holden's resident son, Shane, and Shane's children Curren, Morrea and Kealani are the eighth and ninth generations.

Mayor Holden taught school in Shallotte in the 1970's after graduating from Methodist College. During the summer he owned and operated seasonal businesses on the island. He soon gave up the teaching as the businesses grew to require full time attention.

Today the most visible businesses are Alan Holden Vacations and Re/Max at the Beach. Professional awards, such as the North Carolina Realtors' Association Hall of Fame, the Re/Max Hall of Fame and the North Carolina Realtors' Community Service Award are among the awards he received.

Captain Holden holds a 100 ton license, qualifying him as a knowledgeable seaman. He fishes locally and on the Southern Kingfish Association Professional Tour for Fountain Boats.

His public service record includes a long list such as: Holden Beach Chapel Trustee, Brunswick County Hospital Trustee, Brunswick Community College Foundation Board, Methodist University Board of Visitors, Brunswick County Tourism Development Authority, North Carolina Travel Council Board of Directors, Board of Directors Bank of North Carolina (Brunswick County), Bank of America Board of Directors (Brunswick County), Board of Directors Bank of America (Eastern Carolina), Brunswick County Health Department Advisory Board, Holden Beach Property Owners' Association President, Mayor Pro Tempore Holden Beach, Holden Beach Commissioner, Holden Beach Planning & Zoning Board, Holden Beach Board of Adjustment, Holden Beach Director of Emergency Management, Tri-Beach Fire Department Volunteer Fireman, West Brunswick Boosters Club President, President of Toastmasters (local), founding member of Holden Beach Merchant's Association, President of the South Brunswick Islands Chamber of Commerce/ Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce, etc.

Professionally, Mayor Holden has served in numerous capacities including President of the South Brunswick Island Board of Realtors and the Brunswick County Association of Realtors. He was the founding President of the North Carolina Vacation Rental Managers' Association, Governor for the North Carolina Association of Realtors Property Management Division and Chairman of the North Carolina Association of Realtor's Professional Standards Committee. The National Association of Realtors chose Alan to serve on the founding committee and to develop the vacation property management division.

No one has more experience in the government of Holden Beach than Alan Holden. No one knows Holden Beach better than what decades of residency and involvement has taught Mayor Holden. His love for his lifetime home of Holden Beach is unsurpassed.