Bio
Dan O'Shea
Introduction
As a Broker/Realtor licensed in three states, NC, SC and FL, I’ve helped many clients; sellers, buyers and investors in real estate for 20-plus years. It has been extremely rewarding to help clients meet their objectives, along with getting to know many wonderful people along the way. Below is a summary of my experience and my primary goal I have to meet my client’s needs.
Experience
In 2003, I wanted to sell my home and with my computer skills, decided to apply for my real estate license in Maryland and take the educational requirements for licensing. I partnered with Champion Realty and sold my own home.
In 2004, I moved to the Charleston, South Carolina area and entered real estate as a full-time career. Shortly after that, I created a virtual tour company that helped to visually expose seller’s and renter’s properties.
In 2008 with the downturn in real estate, I created a business consulting company to help small businesses and those self-employed grow their business using internet online processes while continuing my real estate career.
Between 2009 I moved to South Florida, earned my real estate license there and actively helped clients sell and buy properties, single family, townhomes, condos and vacant land.
In 2014 I added real estate investing consulting to my services, providing in-depth data analysis to help investors purchase properties in need of renovation and upon completion a probable successful return on their investment.
In 2021 I moved to Beaufort, South Carolina after COVID to be closer to family and continued my real estate career.
In 2024 I moved to North Carolina, the third state I am now licensed in and to an area along the east coast I know well having vacationed from the Outer Banks to Oak Island and living in the charming cities and surrounding areas of Charleston and Beaufort in South Carolina.
Primary Goals
My primary goal for every client is to maximize their overall price and terms for them at the end of the real estate transaction.
For my client sellers, my primary goal is to not only get the best price and terms for them, but to keep them constantly updated on market data and analysis that may affect the price of their property and the experience of my negotiating skills so they can determine for themselves the decisions most important to them.
For my client buyers, my primary goal is to not only get the best price and terms for them, but to understand their needs and wants and based on that, expose them to as many properties as possible that fits their criteria. It also means to make recommendations and referrals they may not have thought of so they can determine for themselves the decisions most important to them.
For my client investors, my primary goal is to not only get the best price and terms for them of that property, but also to give them the location values that most likely will give them the best possible return on investment (ROI) based on the costs of their investment (material, labor, contractors, permits, taxes, fees, utilities, etc.)
Primary ways I help my clients, whether sellers, buyers or investors, but not limited to the following:
- Developing a property presence through a website(s) to expose the client’s property;
- Unique and effective actions and activities to expose the client’s property;
- Scheduling showings, open houses, inspections, interviews, evaluations, etc.;
- Effective communication with clients via phone, email and text to keep them informed of their objectives;
- Continually providing market data and analysis that may affect selling or buying objectives;
- To enhance an investor’s possible return on investment with location market analysis.
Skills
Photography and Video. Digital and Video formatting. Many computer software applications including the full Microsoft Office and Adobe suites. Numerous web applications and software. Web and Print Marketing. Extensive knowledge and experience on Internet Marketing tools and systems.
Website References:
www.thecoastalcarolinas.com/
www.lumageproperties.com/
www.danoshea.com/
www.i-bdc.com/
Education – Training – Certifications:
Real Estate Training and Certifications: 2003: Maryland Real Estate Pre-Licensing Course. Maryland Post-Licensing Course. 2004: South Carolina Real Estate Pre-Licensing Course. South Carolina Post-Licensing Course. Prudential Real Estate Principles and Practices. 2015: Florida Real Estate Pre-Licensing Course. Florida Post-Licensing Course. 2016 – Present: Numerous Post-Licensing Courses. 2024: North Carolina Post-Licensing Course. 2004 – Present: Ongoing Real Estate Continuing Education Courses in three states.
Business Training: 2003 – Present: Continuing educational courses on real estate, marketing, technology and customer service. 2011: Kia Internet and Sales. 2009 – 2010: General Motors Internet and Sales. Rick Hendrick Auto Group Sales. Carl Black Auto Group Sales. Proactive Customer Training. Stuker Customer Training.
Education: 1980 – 1981: University of Maryland at College Park. 1978 – 1979: Business. Anne Arundel C.C. – Business Preparatory.
Employment:
2014 to Present -Real Estate Project Management (LuMage Properties LLC)
2024 to Present -Broker/Realtor, Navigate Realty
2022 to 2023 -Realtor, Keller Williams
2009 to 2017 -Internet/Business Development Consultant (I-BDC LLC)
- Consulted on improving or starting business development or applications for businesses from South Carolina to Florida in either starting up or enhancing their internet marketing. Hendrick Automotive, HGreg Auto, Carl Black Automotive, Kia Automotive, The Skywater Group, The Yacht Broker Institute to name just a few.
2012 to 2021 - Realtor and Internet Consultant, The Skywater Group.
2005 to 2007 - Realtor, The Group Real Estate Services Top 20% in real estate sales 2006.
2003 to 2008 -
Self-employed, Owner – Created Virtual Tour Designers
- Acquired and maintained customer accounts in providing still and virtual tour images of properties and implementing many IT features such as webmail, web brochure, virtual slideshow and interactive floor-plans.
Real Estate Agent, Champion Realty (Maryland). Prudential and The Group Realty Services (South Carolina)
- Led a sales team for marketing and real estate sales using a number of technology sources. Contract negotiation administration and closing. Detailed and thorough customer service from initial contact to end of transaction through many forms of communication.