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Steve Payne

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The Oceanaire Realty
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6 years of experience
19 sales in last 12 months

Achievements

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Top Raleigh Agent 2025
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Top Buyer's Agent 2025
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Top Luxury Listing Agent 2025

Business Highlights

First time buyers

First time buyers

Free consultations

Free consultations

Boutique brokerage

Boutique brokerage

Satisfaction guaranteed

Satisfaction guaranteed

Luxury home specialist

Luxury home specialist

Vast knowledge of Raleigh and the surrounding areas.
Hands-on, real world, renovation expertise.
Personal investment and property management experience.

About Steve

About
A Raleigh resident since 2009, Steve Payne is a seasoned advisor with a true passion for helping clients achieve their real estate dreams. As an MBA graduate with over a decade of experience in customer service and real estate, he combines deep expertise with a personal touch to ensure a smooth, successful experience for every client. His commitment to exceptional service has earned him rave reviews from past clients like Noah Chang, who says, Steve is not only one of the most talented realtors I have had the pleasure of talking to but one of the best professionals, period. He cares about his clients and the relationship he is building and is not looking for a quick commissionif you are looking for a good human and also an amazing realtor, look no further than Steve. His track record of success and his firsthand knowledge of the local community make Steve the perfect advisor to help you sell your property or find the perfect home.
Hobbies
Arts & Crafts, Cars & Automobiles, Food & Cooking, Gardening, Music, Television & Film, Technology, Travel
Education
Master's Degree, Fayetteville State University
Business Administration, 2020

Professional Information

Brokerage

The Oceanaire Realty

1417 Millstone Landing Drive

Raleigh, NC 27603

Real Estate License
325472 (North Carolina), Broker
Languages
English

Specialties & Awards

Overview

Renovating my first home and purchasing an investment property ignited my passion for real estate. I combine this passion with my customer service background and entrepreneurial spirit to help others dive into the exciting world of real estate.

Specialties

Buyer Representative
First Time Buyers
Luxury Properties
New Construction
Relocation
Seller Representative
Single-Family Homes
VA loans

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Review Date
08/06/2026
Customer
Jill K. bought a home in Apex

My husband and I had an excellent experience working with Steve throughout the home-buying process. He was knowledgeable, responsive, and incredibly patient, taking the time to answer all of our questions and guide us through every step. We always felt informed and supported, and he made what could have been a stressful process feel much more manageable. His attention to detail, professionalism, and genuine commitment to helping us find the right home gave us confidence from beginning to end. We never felt pressured, and he consistently had our best interests in mind. We are grateful for all of his hard work and would highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a home!

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