Ocracoke's Lightship Realty is a locally owned and operated real estate brokerage firm on Ocracoke Island that recognizes the changing needs in real estate in this corner of the Outer Banks, and which can provide buyers and sellers alike with the best possible experience when venturing into the local real estate market.
Though Ocracoke's Lightship Realty is technically the newest real estate company on the island, the business is spearheaded and commandeered by two long time locals and veteran sales agents in the Ocracoke real estate market, BJ Oelschlegel and Daphne Bennink. As a result of this backbone of expertise, buyers and sellers alike can rest assured that they are privy to the best local knowledge available, which includes past, present and potential future trends in the real estate market, neighborhood and community considerations, vacation rental investment projections, and much, much more. Both buyers and sellers will discover that having a local’s eye and attention to detail goes a long way in ensuring a successful real estate transaction, and the experts at Ocracoke's Lightship Realty have both the knowledge and the professionalism to meet and exceed all expectations, whether it’s selling an island property, or realizing a longtime dream of living on beautiful Ocracoke Island.
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October 17, 2026
The Outer Banks Seafood Festival is rapidly becoming one of the highlights of the fall season, with plenty of fresh seafood, storytelling, and activities to keep everyone fully entertained. This all-day event takes place at the waterfront Event Site...
Nothing beats an ice-cold beverage while relaxing on the beach. Nothing is worse than reaching for an icy drink and finding your cans swimming. Coolers are essential for family days on the sand. A good modern cooler will keep food and drinks fresh...
The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, with its black and white candy-cane stripes, is one of the most famous and recognizable lighthouses in the world. Protecting one of the most treacherous stretches of the Outer Banks, with a beam of light that spans 20...
6/9/26: Beach Nourishment has been completed in this area. Come and enjoy the refreshed beach! The classic wrap-around screened porch is one of the first things you'll notice in this Nags Head Beach cottage! Nicely decorated & very well...





