Richard Tolson

4/7/26James Monahan

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I’ve bought and sold many properties and worked with many realtors. Richard is absolutely one of the best realtors I’ve ever worked with, a true professional and made both the buying process 8 years ago and selling process this year both easy and enjoyable. I wouldn’t even consider working with anyone else in the OBX.

1/20/26Jim Rudolph

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Richard was patent and diligent in finding the house that checked all our prerequisite boxes. Once he found our perfect house, he provided expert guidance putting together an offer and all the subsequent purchase terms to make sure we got the best value. His expertise in the OBX market is best in class that doesn't end once the purchase is completed. From what we experienced it is obvious he values the relationship over the standard sale orientation. We look forward to keeping in touch with Richard as we settle into our new home.

1/5/26Richard Rateau

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I recently sold my vacation home in Kill Devil Hills, NC, and worked with Richard Tolleson of RT Realty. Richard was outstanding throughout the entire process. He provided a thorough market analysis and clearly understands the Outer Banks real estate market. Richard is honest, knowledgeable, and communicates exceptionally well. He was always friendly and professional, which made the experience stress-free. Thanks to his hard work, my home sold quickly and at a competitive price. I highly recommend Richard to anyone looking to buy or sell in the Outer Banks!

9/30/25Elaine Cooper Russell

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Richard was extremely helpful throughout our homebuying process in the Outer Banks. He is very knowledgeable about the local market and knows what to look for when purchasing a home on the island and gives his honest opinion. He was very caring and had good communication throughout the process. I would highly recommend working with Richard!

2/12/25Jeff Major

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Richard helped us upgrade from one beachfront condo to another. We were doing a Reverse 1031 tax deferred exchange so his wealth of experience and knowledge came in especially handy. He knew all the right connections to make and he helped us get the all important timing just right. He was responsive to our needs at a stellar level and we could not recommend him more highly. As an experienced agent in Northern Virginia, I confidently refer clients to Richard who are interested in OBX property.

1/13/25Tina Ridgeway

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Richard was a great resource in finding us our dream at the beach. He is very knowledgeable of real estate in the Outer Banks. My husband and I would greatly recommend him for your real estate needs.

1/12/25mary haskett

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We understand why Richard is an award-winning realtor! He was steadfast and patient in working with us for over a year while we held out for just the right property. When we found that perfect place, Richard used his knowledge of the market to make sure our bid was the "winner". He stayed in constant contact and advised us at every step from making the offer to closing. He anticipated potential roadblocks and helped us plan ahead for them. Richard handled a few sticky situations b/t parties with expert knowledge, high ethical standards, AND interpersonal finesse. We trusted Richard completely and he exceeded our expectations. This is the realtor you want on your team (and Richard is just an all-around great guy, so you'll enjoy getting to know him)!

1/9/25David Love

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If you are looking for a true professional realtor in the OBX, Richard Tolson is your person. We started with Richard 14 years ago when my wife and I were looking for a vacation home for my family. He found us the perfect place. Now that the family has grown, we needed a larger place. Richard worked his magic and again, found the perfect place for us. Richard is the utmost professional. He listens to your needs and begins his search. He is patient does his due diligence leaving no stone unturned.
We are also listing the first home with him and are confident he will find a buyer.

1/8/25Amanda Coleman

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Richard was absolutely amazing! We planned on putting our house on the market March 1, 2024. We had a small issue that the contractor made into a HUGE problem, didn't get on the market until November because of everything. Richard was there for us EVERY step of the way with suggestions and guidance. He even regularly checked on the house for us because we moved two states away. He was phenomenal.

8/12/24Shannon Elliott

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Richard recently sold my father's house for my siblings and me. Not living on the Outer Banks, we needed someone that not only knew the area and its real estate market but someone we could trust. His honesty, sincerity, knowledge, and professionalism were more than we could ever have imagined asking for. He left no stone unturned and guided us to a very favorable outcome. We would highly recommend Richard Tolson, RT Realty OBX, LLC to anyone looking to sell or buy a home. You won't be disappointed.

5/19/24Tim Stowe

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Richard's real estate knowledge and ability to work with people is amazing! I highly recommend Richard.

11/20/23Debbie Parrish

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It's easy to see why Richard consistently is rated the top realtor in the OBX. He gave his honest opinion about each house and guided us expertly. We will use him again!

5/30/23Marianne D

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This was my first time selling and buying a home. Richard had the patience of Angel and was always there to answer my numerous inquiries. He is excellent at taking the time to explain everything involved.

He went above and beyond in being professional and knowledgeable about his profession and being that he has done this work for over 30 years, has all the contacts needed for any issues which may arise . Thank you so much Richard !

3/19/23Kate Dolan

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Richard was amazing! He is professional, knowledgeable, kind and patient. A wonderful realtor

3/8/23Alex Smith

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I got lucky to be paired with Richard with our first purchase through him at Pirates cove in Manteo. Do you remember the song by Tina Turner, "Simply the Best"? Well, that pretty much describes Richard with his personable, professional style as a realtor. He has helped Deloris and I with other transactions outside of OBX well, and those were also good experiences. It's like whatever he touches is gold. Don't waste time looking for anyone else, he is the number one draft pick!

1/17/23Melissa Widmeier

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Richard has done it again! We have been using Richard's expert services in real estate since 2015. We recently had the pleasure of working closely with him again as we both sold and purchased homes in Corolla. Richard's attention to detail and continues communication with us, makes both buying and selling a breeze. Highly recommend to anyone looking to buy or sell in the Outer Banks.

12/20/22Donna Voshell

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Great experience could not of asked for a better realtor. Was kept up to date on all activities. Richard goes above and beyond to make sure things are taken care of and you are happy!!

10/24/22Kim Eckhart

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Mr.Tolson went over and above for our family. His negotiation skills and real estate knowledge is top notch. He got a great price for our home and even cut the lawn since we live out of town. I would gladly give him 6 stars if I could.

8/8/22jack holston

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We could not be more pleased with the sale of our property. Richard is a thoroughly professional agent who goes above and beyond the normal service expected

5/8/22Kevin Wheatley

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Richard Tolson sold me the first property I owned on the Outer Banks over 29 years ago. I have over the years, bought and sold 8 or 9 properties through Richard. He recently sold my property in one day 40k over listing price. Richard has been my friend and will continue to be my agent in the future.

11/12/21John Daspit

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I've had the pleasure of working with Richard several times over the past 11 years. His professionalism, knowledge, and experience are second to none. Richard worked tirelessly to provide all the information needed to make the decisions in this process.

11/2/21Scheryl Gray

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Where do I begin..Having Richard Tolson as our Agent on more than one transaction ..has been hands down a very stress free experience. I tend to get a bit excited in situations at times .. but Richards calming , informative and professional attitude kept me on the right track..his 30 years experience is exactly what we were looking for in an Agent.
We would recommend Richard to anyone buying or selling property in our area .. he’s extremely trustworthy.

7/6/21tlcrad

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Richard's professionalism is what resonated with me from our first talk. With that professional acumen, the rest just flows. He doesn't promise what he doesn't know or can't control but speaks the truth with supporting information to back it up. Fantastic partner through the whole process of assisting to get the property listing, marketed and negotiated. You will not go wrong with Richard.

6/10/21Raymond Seneres

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Richard is top-notch, highly experienced professional that has helped me for over 20 years now. I will not consider anyone else on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. In my over 20 years of global business experience, I have learned the high value of engaging with only subject matter experts in order to achieve optimum results. Richard is one of those genuine realty market experts.

5/15/21Gregory Pfeifer

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Richard Tolson was referred to us by one of our friends from Pittsburgh. Our first interaction with Richard was quite impressive, as Richard scheduled a meeting to discuss the type of property that we are searching for, and to provide us with extremely important details about the market, his background, and his experience.
Thereafter, our interaction continue to improve and improve. We were delighted to meet him in person, at which time we found him to be engaging, thorough, knowledgeable and a wealth of information to educate us on important factors of buying a beachfront home. For every house that we expressed an interest in, Richard would methodically go through the pros and cons of each, along with ideas on how to work through any potential shortcomings.

After we settled on a home to submit an offer, Richard went to great lengths to strategize with us on how we could make our offer as attractive as possible. Richard’s strategic advice combined with his negotiating skills helped us secure a contract on the house that we wanted, even in this sellers’ market. After reaching an agreement, Richard provided us with countless vendors and insurance referrals, all of whom were equally professional and responsive. At no time did Richard ever falter in his support and engagement. We would highly highly recommend Richard to our closest friends and family should they ever have the opportunity to purchase a home in the Outer Banks.

5/7/21susan gallagher

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Richard was our Realtor when we purchased this house and when we sold it. His knowledge of the Outer Banks Real Estate market is unparalleled. He explained everything in detail to us. He was always available to answer any questions we had (And we had a lot). His shared his expertise which helped us turn this house into a very profitable investment.

3/23/21Kristi Rycroft

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Richard has helped us buy and sell a home. He is very knowledgeable about the Outer Banks and real estate market. He was a pleasure to work with and made the process very easy! Highly recommend!!!!

3/23/21Connie Lucey

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Richard is a consummate real estate professional. He has helped me understand the nuances of the OBX market from A to Z. Anyone would be lucky to have Richard in their corner. He is the BEST!!!

12/31/20Abigail Walker

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Hands down the most professional and knowledgeable RE Broker on the Outer Banks. Even the closing attorneys love him!

12/15/20Doreen Nadolny

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Richard Tolson is extremely professional and very patient. He responds immediately to his clients and provides them with access to homes that meet their specific requirements. He does not try to push clients in any direction or “up sell” them. He is very successful in helping them find the perfect home for “them”. Richard was recommended to us by three previous clients. We purchased a home with his help and have since recommended him to many others. Recently three couples have received help from Richard on our recommendation. He is knowledgeable about the area as well as identifying potential problems with a home. Excellent realtor.

12/9/20Cynthia Franklin

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RT is the absolute best realtor. He was very responsive & quick to answer my millions of questions about homes to narrow down what we were looking for. He is extremely knowledgeable about the market. He made buying our beach house a seamless process.

12/8/20Jeremy Franklin

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Richard was the best real estate agent I ever worked with. He was knowledgeable and worked closely with us during the whole home buying process. I can’t say enough what a great agent he was to work with!

11/14/20Laura Pietro

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10/7/20Kathryn Aydlett

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Richard Tolson is such a pleasure to work with. He took a situation that was emotional for us to sell our beach house and made the whole process easy and seamless. He looked out for our best interest, and kept us abreast of any new things happening as soon as possible. The whole experience was painless and he made it a breeze. I would highly recommend and would love to work with Richard Tolson again. Top notch realtor!

9/17/20Mica Manson

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Richard was very experienced and knowledgeable and something as important as a real estate deal he is just the person you need. His experience really shined through in this market of tough negotiations.He never dropped the ball from contract to closing and his extensive knowledge helped guide me with some tough decisions.

9/2/20Sandy Hoffman

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We have known Richard Tolson for many years. He works tirelessly for his clients. He is knowledgeable in so many areas, and uses this knowledge to the advantage of his clients. We highly recommend Richard to anyone buying or selling property.