About

Nelene Gibbs is the Principal Broker and Owner of two locally owned, top-producing real estate brokerages — Nelene Gibbs Real Estate and Coast to Bay Realty — serving Southeastern Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina, including the Outer Banks of NC.

A native of Hampton Roads and a second home resident of the Outer Banks, Nelene is also an owner and manager  of vacation rental properties on the Outer Banks.  

 Nelene spends her time between both states, brings unparalleled regional insight to every client relationship.

With over 20 years of experience as a full-time licensed Real Estate Broker, Nelene has built a consultancy-style boutique brokerage dedicated to the highest quality in customer service.

She backs every recommendation with a marketing engine that is second to none, combining tenacity, cutting-edge technology, clever marketing, and industry best practices to deliver exceptional results for buyers, sellers, and investors alike.

Nelene is passionate about helping clients achieve their real estate dreams. Whether you are purchasing your first home, selling a luxury property, acquiring an investment property, or vacation rental, or navigating a relocation from across the globe, you will find in Nelene a professional who is enthusiastic, responsive, and deeply committed to putting your interests above all others.  She doesn't just sell real estate and investment property, she owns it.  

With over  15 years of past experience working in International Trade with the Ports of Virginia Nelene is well equipped to serve  International Clients relocating to the Hampton Roads and Outer Banks markets from all over the world.  

Nelene currently holds multiple  leadership positions in her local Outer Banks Realtor Association, including Chair of the Member Services Committee.  She serves on the Government Affairs, Property Management, Professional Standards, and Education Committees.

Nelene  has served on the Hampton Roads Realtors Board of Directors  as well as Chairman of the Owners/Managers Council, Government Affairs, Realtor Lawyer Councils and Professional Standards Council.  She served  in leadership at the Virginia State level for several years  on the Economic Advisory Council for Virginia Realtors .