Margaret Rudd & Associates Names Chance Harrison Director of Sales

Southport, NC - January 19, 2026 - Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS® is excited to welcome Chance Harrison as its new Director of Sales. In this role, Harrison will lead and support the real estate sales arm of the business, including serving as the Broker-in-Charge of the Oak Island office. Harrison joins the firm after a distinguished career running a successful boutique brokerage outside the Washington, D.C. area, managing over 40 real estate agents. With a strong emphasis on investor-driven representation and complex projects for a wide range of clients, Harrison brings a wealth of experience in high-level negotiation and practical leadership.

As Director of Sales, Harrison will spearhead the development of sales strategies designed to help agents achieve and exceed their goals. He will leverage a hands-on approach, working directly with agents to ensure that clients are well positioned and protected in every transaction. Beyond daily operations, Harrison will prioritize the firm's long-term growth placing emphasis on recruiting, mentorship, and fostering an office culture defined by excellence.

"Living vicariously through my team and seeing their success is very satisfying to me, it's what keeps my passion for real estate going," Harrison said. "I look forward to getting to know everyone and building on the core values that define Margaret Rudd & Associates. From the award-winning customer service and local expertise to the firm's global reach through our affiliation with Leading Real Estate Companies of the World", I am committed to upholding the standard of unparalleled professionalism. Most importantly, I'm excited to support our agents in fostering those genuine relationships that last much longer than the real estate transaction itself."

Outside of the office, Harrison holds a USCG Master Captain License and prides himself on being an active boater. He enjoys spending late summer days cruising down the lntracoastal Waterway and taking in the coastal landscape.

"We are very pleased to have him join our leadership team," commented Karen Brake, President. "His deep real estate background and genuine interest in the success of his agents make him a natural fit for the culture here at Margaret Rudd & Associates."

About Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS®

Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS® is an award-winning, family-owned firm dedicated to providing unparalleled real estate sales, property management, relocation and rental services. Driven by a commitment to local expertise and professionalism, we serve clients across residential, commercial, and land markets in Brunswick County and beyond. For more information, visit margaretrudd.com for real estate sales or rudd.com for property management and rentals.

Contact: Jessica Fuller, Director, Marketing & Communications | (BOO) 733-5258 | marketing.@rudd.com | https://www.margaretrudd.com