The future of real estate in Coastal North Carolina Inner & Outer Banks

Build the Real Estate Career You Envision.
We Coach. We Equip. You Execute. You Become.

Personal coaching from a non-competing Broker-in-Charge. Training, technology and accountability designed to help you turn knowledge into performance.

or call (252) 229-5277

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We Coach. We Equip. You Execute. You Become.

A brokerage should do more than provide a place to hang your license — and it should do more than provide training.

Training teaches you what to do. Coaching helps you actually do it.

That distinction matters. Research has shown that training alone can increase productivity, while adding one-on-one coaching can produce dramatically greater results. That’s why we don’t stop at classes, tools, technology, and information.

We coach.

We challenge you, guide you, and equip you with the knowledge, skills, tools, and perspective to build a sustainable real estate career. We help you determine where you want to go, develop a plan to get there, identify the skills you need to develop, and coach you as you put those skills into practice.

You execute.

We provide the training, coaching, technology, accountability, and support. You take action. Like any great coach and player relationship, your coach can teach, observe, challenge, correct, and help you see what you may not see for yourself. But when it’s time to play, the player has to execute. At NextHome Inner Banks & Outer Banks, that coach is your Broker-in-Charge.

Success isn’t determined by a commission split, a collection of tools, or the name on the sign. Those things can support your career, but they cannot build it for you. Training gives you knowledge. Coaching helps turn knowledge into performance. Ultimately, you have to execute. You may be capable of far more than you realize. Sometimes you just need the right coach to help you see it — and show you how to get there.

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Discover our comprehensive coaching and training programs.

At NextHome Inner & Outer Banks, we provide our Agents with multiple levels of training and coaching. The NextHome Growth Lab is a growth platform created in partnership with Workman Success Systems, built to help agents increase production and build stronger businesses. With AI-driven insights, performance tracking, structured training, and goal-setting tools, you gain clarity on what drives results.

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    Buyer’s Agent Mastery

    Master the buyer side of the transaction with proven strategies for client acquisition, showings, representation, and negotiation. BAM includes 39 training videos and 47 practical resources to help you confidently serve buyers from first contact to closing.

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    Seller Listing Agent Mastery

    Generate and close more listings in any market with SLAM. This program delivers systems and scripts to help you compete, win presentations, and scale production. Includes 30 training videos and 38 resources focused on listing growth.

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    Rising Agent Mastery Program

    Master the buyer side of the transaction with proven strategies for client acquisition, showings, representation, and negotiation. BAM includes 39 training videos and 47 practical resources to help you confidently serve buyers from first contact to closing.

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    Digital Authority Coaching

    Today's consumers are researching agents long before they ever make contact. They search online, watch videos, read reviews, and increasingly ask AI for recommendations. Learn how to use SEO, AI, YouTube, and practical technology to establish yourself as the trusted local authority in your market while creating systems that streamline your business and buy back your time.

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    Income Accelerator

    A private, one-on-one coaching program for real estate agents ready to eliminate inconsistency. Replace unpredictable income and scattered effort with clear priorities, disciplined execution, and measurable actions that drive steady growth and results.

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    Coastal Academy

    Coastal real estate requires knowledge many agents never receive in traditional training. Learn the practical realities of flood risk, insurance, waterfront property, elevation, septic systems, environmental concerns, and the local issues that shape buying decisions. Develop the confidence to educate your clients and become the trusted coastal resource your community deserves.

Renee Prescott, Broker/Owner/Coach at NextHome Inner & Outer Banks

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Meet Renee Prescott

What Renee and NextHome Inner Banks offer agents that most brokerages don’t:

A Broker-in-Charge Who Coaches

Any truly successful real estate agent will tell you that having a personal coach was a huge contributor to their success. Renee brings more than 30 years of real estate experience and her background as a North Carolina real estate educator directly to her agents. Contracts, agency, due diligence, negotiations, ethics, or the situation nobody covered in class—you have a BIC/Coach who helps you understand not only what to do, but why.

Training Built Around Your Career

Coaching starts with where you are, where you want to go, and what you need to develop to get there. We identify the gaps, build the plan, strengthen your skills, and measure progress. We coach. We equip. You execute. You become.
Support Where You Actually Work Our downtown New Bern location provides a professional home base for meetings. Most coaching and training happens face-to-face online, right where you’re building your business.

Technology That Helps You Build Authority

Renee’s background in website development and SEO brings a different perspective to agent marketing. You’ll learn to use video, AI, social media, search, and brokerage technology with purpose—to become a trusted authority in the market you serve.

Humans Over Houses Starts With Each Other

Our agents share knowledge, answer questions, solve problems, celebrate wins, and help each other grow. We learn from one another and bring our individual strengths to the table. Humans Over Houses starts within our brokerage—with the way we value, encourage, and support each other.

Today’s numbers don’t define your potential. Knowledge can be learned. Skills can be developed. Confidence can be earned. The outcome is a product of the professional you’ve become. And you are capable of much more than you know.

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Face-to-face support, wherever you are building your business.

Our downtown New Bern location gives us a place to connect in person, meet one-on-one, and bring the team together in professional conference space. But support isn’t limited by office walls — or by how close you live to New Bern.

Most often, we meet face-to-face online, from our own offices and workspaces. Coaching, training, collaboration, questions, problem-solving — you don’t have to drive across Eastern North Carolina to get the support you need. We connect with you where you are, right where you’re building your business.

Real support. Real connection. In person and online — wherever the work is happening or needs to happen.

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Powerful tools. Real support.
A smarter way to build your business.

From advanced CRM systems and agent-branded websites to mobile-friendly platforms and ongoing training, our benefits are built to keep you competitive in a fast-moving real estate market. Every tool we provide is intentional, practical, and designed to help you focus on what matters most: serving clients, growing your business, and building a sustainable career.

“It’s amazing what you can do when you have the right tools, bud.”

— Hardcrab (Renee’s Dad)

  • Agent Websites With IDX

    Modern, mobile-responsive IDX websites help build your brand, generate leads, and keep clients engaged. Each site is designed to deliver a seamless user experience while strengthening your online presence.

  • Day One Program

    A structured 12-week onboarding program that helps new agents launch into production quickly. Topics include lead generation, working with buyers and sellers, time management, accountability, and daily business operations.

  • Real Support, When You Need It

    Access on-demand and live training, plus direct communication with NextHome corporate support. You also have direct access to your broker for guidance, problem-solving, and strategy.

  • Ongoing Training & Mentorship

    Agents stay ahead of technology, market shifts, and consumer expectations through NextHome training programs and hands-on broker support. Education is continuous, practical, and focused on real-world application.

  • Mobile-First Technology

    Real estate happens everywhere. Our integrated platform allows you to manage transactions, marketing, training, and communication anytime, from any device, all in one system.

  • No Floor Time Required

    There is no floor because today’s buyers and sellers are online. Our systems are built to strengthen your digital presence so clients can find and connect with you where they already are.

  • Paperless Transactions

    Operate fully paperless with SkySlope DigiSign. All transaction documents, forms, and contracts are stored securely in one central system, eliminating paperwork and improving efficiency.

  • Built-In Lead Generation

    We provide multiple lead sources, including your agent website, Featured Listings, Mobile Connect, Trulia profile, and Reach150 profile. All leads come with no referral fees, because we focus on quality connections, not volume.

  • Savings That Support Your Business

    Our fee structure, technology stack, and preferred vendor relationships are designed to lower overhead and increase your return on investment. Lower royalty and service fees mean more of your earnings stay with you, without sacrificing tools or support.

  • Cloud-Based CMA Tools

    Create polished CMAs, buyer tours, property reports, and marketing flyers in minutes. Walk into listing appointments with data-driven insights and professional presentations that set you apart.

  • All-Inclusive Fees

    Our agent fee structure is simple. We offer two models designed around how you choose to practice real estate but our focus is developing career professionals who are building the lifestyle they envision - where the annual income is the focus more than the split.

  • Annual Conference

    Connect with agents from across the country, hear from respected industry speakers, and explore curated vendor solutions. The annual conference is designed to inspire growth and strengthen relationships.

  • National Listing Distribution

    Your listings are syndicated to hundreds of real estate websites, giving them maximum exposure across all major home search platforms. This increases visibility, buyer reach, and the potential for faster, stronger offers.

  • NextHome Concierge

    Offer clients white-glove service when they buy a home. NextHome Concierge helps with mail forwarding, utilities setup, and homeowner’s insurance through a single call and follow-up, saving clients time and reducing stress.

Icon of tools representing technology and marketing tools for real estate professionals Our Technology & Marketing

Transforming real estate
with an unparalleled suite of services.

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Eye-Catching Signage

Our yard signs are designed to stand out and attract attention. Bold colors, clean layouts, and premium materials create a strong visual presence that elevates your listings and reinforces a professional brand image in every neighborhood.

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Renee’s SEO & AIO Expertise

With years of experience as a certified SEO expert, Renee coaches agents to incorporate the critical SEO and AIO elements behind their websites, video, and digital content - helping search engines and AI platforms recognize them as trusted local market authorities.

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NextHome Growth Lab

A productivity and leadership platform powered by Workman Success Systems, designed to help agents grow with clarity and accountability. It provides performance dashboards, business analytics, and actionable insights that support decision-making and growth.

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SmartCRM by BoldTrail

SmartCRM is included as part of your partnership and helps you manage contacts, nurture leads, and close more deals. As a top-rated real estate CRM, it automatically validates and routes leads, tracks opportunities, and supports consistent follow-up.

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SkySlope Transactions

SkySlope provides secure, paperless transaction management with built-in compliance support. SkySlope Books adds a modern back-office solution for commission disbursement and accounting, included at no additional cost.

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Real Grader Digital Tools

Real Grader gives you a complimentary digital business card, branded email signatures, and an online presence audit. Share your mobile-friendly profile with a QR code and clickable links to connect with clients quickly and present a polished, consistent brand.

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Our Mascot Luke

Luke is the official mascot and brand ambassador of NextHome. More than a symbol, he represents our culture, community connection, and belief that home is where your dog is. Luke is proudly embraced by agents nationwide and adds warmth and personality to the brand.

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Expansive Design Center

Design Center is an MLS-integrated marketing platform that allows you to create custom property and personal marketing quickly. With hundreds of NextHome-branded templates, you can produce professional print and digital materials without design experience.

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Day One Training Program

A structured 12-week onboarding program that helps new agents launch into production quickly. Topics include lead generation, working with buyers and sellers, time management, accountability, and daily business operations.

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NextHome Refresh

NextHome Refresh is an exclusive seller prep program that gives clients fast access to improvement funds with no upfront costs. Sellers can prepare their homes for market while you differentiate your listings and help homes sell faster and for more money.

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Open House App

Capture leads effortlessly at open houses. Attendees enter their information digitally, which flows directly into Smart CRM, triggering search alerts and automated follow-up campaigns without manual data entry.

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NextHome Concierge

Offer clients white-glove service when they buy a home. NextHome Concierge helps with mail forwarding, utilities setup, and homeowner’s insurance through a single call and follow-up, saving clients time and reducing stress.

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CubiCasa Floor Plans

Floor plans are one of the most requested listing features, yet rarely included. With CubiCasa, you can create professional floor plans in minutes by scanning the property with your smartphone or tablet, adding value to your listings with minimal effort.

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Market Pulse Trends

Market Pulse helps you communicate local market conditions with confidence. Share charts, stats, and insights through email or social media, paired with your interpretation to position yourself as a knowledgeable local expert.

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RealScout Data Analytics

RealScout keeps you at the center of the transaction while empowering clients with accurate, real-time listing data. Gain insights into buyer behavior, search expansion, and market demand to make informed, strategic decisions.

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Intuitive Presentation Builder

Create polished CMAs, buyer tours, and listing presentations in minutes. Present helps you win listings, strengthen offers, and impress clients with digital or printed materials designed for impact.

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NextConnect Mobile App

NextConnect is an AI-powered homeownership app that helps you stay connected with clients from their first home search through life in their new home. Built in partnership with Inside Real Estate, it delivers a fully personalized experience that keeps you top of mind throughout the entire client journey.

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NextMortgage

NextMortgage combines the NextHome experience with the lending expertise of CMG Financial to deliver a modern, service-driven mortgage solution. Offering standard and specialty loan options, it helps you better support buyers and strengthen transactions in select states.

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Pentagram Partnership

NextHome invested in a comprehensive brand system developed by Pentagram, the world’s largest independent design consultancy. This investment delivers a distinctive visual identity that strengthens your listings and attracts modern buyers and sellers.

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The Casan Collection

Designed for the top 10 percent of each market, The Casan Collection delivers luxury branding and marketing materials created by Pentagram. It supports agents serving high-end properties with a refined, elevated client experience.

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LUXVT Elite Marketing

Through LUXVT, Casan listings receive exposure in premier media outlets targeting high-net-worth buyers. Features include a dedicated property website, cinematic video tours, and Google Earth aerial flyovers designed for luxury presentation.

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Introducing The Casan Collection

Luxury real estate deserves a more thoughtful definition. The Casan Collection was created to bring a modern perspective and elevated best practices to the luxury market. Designed for the top 10 percent of each local market, Casan adapts to how luxury is truly defined where it exists.

Exceptional properties are not limited to major cities or coastal destinations. Luxury lives everywhere. The Casan Collection delivers a distinctive visual identity, premium advertising, and a sophisticated marketing suite built to attract discerning buyers and sellers. Backed by luxury-certified professionals, Casan provides a refined, high-touch experience that elevates every transaction.

Icon of a line chart representing operating costs for real estate professionals Our Fees

We prioritize profits over percentages.

Your commission structure is only one part of the bigger picture. Our focus is helping you build the skills, systems, and business that lead to more transactions, greater income, and a stronger, more profitable career. Make sure it’s an investment into your business.

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Let’s see if we’re the right fit for each other.

A conversation with Renee isn’t a sales pitch. We’ll talk about where you are, where you want your real estate career to go, and what you need from a brokerage to get there. If NextHome Inner & Outer Banks is the right environment for that journey, we’ll talk about the next step. If it isn’t, you’ll leave with greater clarity about what you’re looking for.

Brokerage

NextHome Inner & Outer Banks

Brokerage Website

NextHomeIBX.com

Broker/Owner

Renee Prescott

Call Today

(252) 229-5277

Email Me

Success@WithCoachRenee.com

Our Mailing Address

PO Box 1049, New Bern NC 28563