Fran Pigott Harding Real Estate – one of Carteret County’s local experts, specializing in Coastal Properties 

Fran personifies Carteret County real estate. A native of the beautiful Crystal Coast area, her impeccable service and outstanding results are fueled by her unparalleled market knowledge, sharp negotiating skills and innovative marketing. She is respected by clients and colleagues, as well as the business community, as a broker extraordinaire. She ranks in a class of her own, with over 30 years experience buying and selling homes – all with an exemplary track record of success. She prides herself on the personalized service she offers to every buyer and seller. 

Her day-to-day services -- all backed by the unparalleled reach and resources of an outstanding brokerage firm- Black & Tanne Realty Group - in Eastern North Carolina focuses on the following: 

* Positive, helpful partner for buying or selling a home

* Expertise in innovative marketing strategies

* Marketing expertise: staging, Internet, drone, 360

* Hometown Girl -- In depth knowledge of our local communities!

* Expert knowledge of waterfront properties in Carteret County / Crystal Coast

* Expertise in neighborhood features

* Ability to target home searches

* Trusted resource for answers about the process

* Purposeful in research activities

* Strong negotiation skills

* Support through the closing and beyond

LOCAL Knowledge
When looking for a permanent place to hang my hat, I chose to return to this coastal area where I grew up. There are many communities you might consider in this wonderful Crystal Coast area. You can count on me to know the neighborhoods, the schools, market conditions, zoning regulations and local economy. So, let’s get to work. I will keep you up to date with new listings and conditions as they impact the market. I will make the purchase / selling process as stress-free as possible. 

Specialties

= First Time Buyers

= Luxury Homes

= Move-Up Home

= Retirement

= Empty Nest

= Residential – single family, duplex

= Townhome, Condominium

Professional Affiliations

= National Association of Realtors 

= North Carolina Association of Realtors 

= Carteret County Association of Realtors – PR Committee

Community Activities

= Carteret County Chamber of Commerce -- Ambassador

= Carteret Local Food Network – Advisory Council

= Stardust Startup Factory – Board member

= Beaufort Woman’s Club – Past President

= Beaufort Garden Club – member

= Crystal Coast Women / Morehead City -member

Over the course of building a career in sales, I learned that success requires a commitment to operating with a high degree of integrity, focusing on client needs, and working toward the best possible solution for all parties. Also, one’s success is not measured in the short term by commissions or transactions, but rather over the long-term with sustainable results. In other words, if you genuinely care about what you do, the people you are doing it with, and how you do it, good things will follow.

From the time I first put my “feet on the street” as a young salesperson to my role as executive vice-president of sales, this philosophy was, and still is, my top priority.

Originally from Wilson, NC, I have lived throughout North Carolina during my professional life. In 1993, I began my early career in print journalism at The Daily Times in Wilson as a reporter and columnist. From there, I took a position with the News-Topic in Lenoir, NC as business editor, where I met my wife, Sheila, and we had our first child, Tristan. In 1998, my career path took us to Jacksonville, NC where I served as city editor at The Daily News until 2000. With the future of newspapers in doubt at that time, I made the difficult decision to change professions entirely and began pursuing a career in sales management. Later that year, I accepted a position with Aramark Corporation and we moved to Clayton, NC where I subsequently served in various management roles with companies such as Solo Cup Corporation, Dart Container, and Darnel Inc. In 2010, we welcomed our second child, Lillie, and recently moved to Morehead City from Clayton. Following a series of life events in 2019, I realized I had lost touch with the very reason I held those high-level positions and that was helping people. I decided to draw on the knowledge, skills, and experiences I had acquired in the corporate world and apply them in a more “down-to-earth” manner by helping people navigate the very personal process of buying and/or selling real estate.

My connections to Carteret County and the Crystal Coast span a lifetime. From summers spent in Morehead and Atlantic Beach to a second home in Emerald Isle to our own spot now back in Morehead, my love for this place, its people, and its culture is strong. I want to share that connection with others, whether they are current residents, second homeowners, or families relocating to the area to promote all that Carteret has to offer! 

We have the keys to your dreams. When working with the Linda Rike team you will have access to all the various properties available on the Crystal Coast, as well as the ins & outs of Coastal living. You will be working with an experienced team that truly understands firsthand the meaning of “Just add water to your lifestyle!”

Whether you are buying or selling, Linda Rike Real Estate will help you start the next chapter in life. We are Real Locals with Real Success!

Real Estate Broker listing and selling properties throughout Carteret County from Cedar Island to Cedar Point, and sometimes beyond that.

Board Chair, Cartert County Chamber of Commerce 2024. Carteret County Realtor of the Year 2023, President, Carteret County Association of Realtors 2022, NCRealtors Leadership Academy 2020-2021 giving me a statewide network of outstanding Realtor friends who can help my clients anywhere in our state. Leadership Carteret Distinguished Graduate Award 2019, Leadership Carteret Class of 2018 (Best Class Ever) President Beaufort Ole Towne Rotary 2018-2019, 20+ year Rotarian, Paul Harris Fellow+