About The McKinney Group

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Alex McKinney

A connoisseur of Southern elegance, Alex McKinney is a luxury real estate luminary who prioritizes client needs and builds fruitful, long-lasting relationships. Alex is an exceptional communicator who tailors his service to his clients’ personalities and goals. He possesses an encyclopedic knowledge of Southeastern North Carolina and helps buyers, sellers, and investors achieve their real estate dreams.
 
Alex’s warmth, dedication, and genuine desire to see his clients succeed are the foundation of his approach. He grew up around real estate and has always been fascinated by the architectural beauty and stories of Southern homes. He finally transitioned to the industry following a 14-year career in Emergency Medical Services (EMS), where he honed his ability to foster deep and meaningful connections in a short amount of time. Since becoming an agent in 2020, he has exponentially increased his sales volume and become the go-to real estate resource for his community or those settling in Southeastern North Carolina for the first time.
 
Alex spent his childhood and teenage years in Charlotte, with a short stint in Southport for his senior year of high school. After returning to Charlotte for his career in EMS, he settled in Wilmington in 2018 with his amazing wife, Taylor, and their two German Shorthaired Pointers. Beyond real estate, he revels in fitness, golf, photography, and delving into the rich tapestry of Southern history and culture. He is also an investment nerd with an affinity for unique suits.
 
Alex epitomizes the Southern gentleman, blending sophistication with a genuine commitment to enriching lives. He is excited to begin working with you. His wife is also a mortgage lender, making them a convenient one-stop shop for all your real estate needs.

Contact Details

Email address [email protected]
Primary phone (910) 886-4884
Address 16405 Northcross Dr Ste C Huntersville NC, 28078
Website tmgserhant.com
License #321311
Success Stories

Testimonials

We recently purchased a property in Surf City, NC, and Alex was our Realtor. The experience he provided was nothing short of exceptional. He was always available, no matter the time of day, and his depth of knowledge on every topic, often beyond what you’d typically expect from a Realtor, was truly impressive. Throughout the entire process, he consistently advocated for us as buyers and never hesitated to have tough conversations with anyone involved in the deal. I lost count of how many times I heard him say, “It can’t hurt to ask,” or “I’ll call them for you.” His partnership with Taylor, whose deep understanding of the mortgage business perfectly complements his own expertise, creates an incredible one‑two punch. I would recommend Alex to anyone. You’re doing yourself a disservice if you’re not using him. He takes the real estate role to the next level.
We recently purchased a property in Surf City, NC, and Alex was our Realtor. The experience he provided was nothing short of exceptional. He was always available, no matter the time of day, and his depth of knowledge on every topic, often beyond what you’d typically expect from a Realtor, was truly impressive. Throughout the entire process, he consistently advocated for us as buyers and never hesitated to have tough conversations with anyone involved in the deal. I lost count of how many times I heard him say, “It can’t hurt to ask,” or “I’ll call them for you.” His partnership with Taylor, whose deep understanding of the mortgage business perfectly complements his own expertise, creates an incredible one‑two punch. I would recommend Alex to anyone. You’re doing yourself a disservice if you’re not using him. He takes the real estate role to the next level.
Tom & Marianne P.
I recently worked with Alex on a mutual transaction and he was on top of everything. He made sure both our loan team and our mutual client were on the same page the entire way and truly made the process as seamless as possible!
I recently worked with Alex on a mutual transaction and he was on top of everything. He made sure both our loan team and our mutual client were on the same page the entire way and truly made the process as seamless as possible!
Kory K.
Alex was phenomenal to work with! We closed on your home in record time because of his expertise, reliability, and professionalism. I highly recommend him!
Alex was phenomenal to work with! We closed on your home in record time because of his expertise, reliability, and professionalism. I highly recommend him!
Eddie R.
Alex did an outstanding job with the purchase of the property. He grew up in the community and knew people to help us better understand our needs. He was outstanding with the Seller’s agent, by building a relationship versus creating a confrontation. This made the experience an enjoyable journey. Alex was the best at response time. Maybe because he has a first responder background, he has the mind of an attorney and he can provide well-thought-out information to challenges and pitfalls. He was able to address them before they occurred. We are impressed with the attitude that anything is possible, let’s give it a try. Alex truly has the do what it takes attitude. I highly recommend him!
Alex did an outstanding job with the purchase of the property. He grew up in the community and knew people to help us better understand our needs. He was outstanding with the Seller’s agent, by building a relationship versus creating a confrontation. This made the experience an enjoyable journey. Alex was the best at response time. Maybe because he has a first responder background, he has the mind of an attorney and he can provide well-thought-out information to challenges and pitfalls. He was able to address them before they occurred. We are impressed with the attitude that anything is possible, let’s give it a try. Alex truly has the do what it takes attitude. I highly recommend him!
Kenn B.

Current Listings & Past Transactions

Portfolio

  • 23 Sailview Drive For Sale

    $2,800,000

    23 Sailview Drive, North Topsail Beach, NC 28460

    • 3 Beds
    • 4 Baths
    • 3,859 Sq.Ft.
  • Modern coastal home with illuminated windows overlooking the ocean at sunset. Sold

    $2,400,000

    736 Dune Ridge Court, Surf City, NC 28445

    • 6 Beds
    • 7 Baths
    • 3,358 Sq.Ft.
  • Tall dark-shingle coastal home with white trim and a garage beside the ocean. Sold

    $2,400,000

    740 Dune Ridge Court, Surf City, NC 28445

    • 6 Beds
    • 7 Baths
    • 3,358 Sq.Ft.
  • Coastal home with gray shingle siding and illuminated windows, framed by neighboring houses and the ocean at sunset. Sold

    $2,325,000

    738 Dune Ridge Court, Surf City, NC 28445

    • 6 Beds
    • 7 Baths
    • 3,358 Sq.Ft.
  • Multi-story home with wraparound balconies and a rooftop terrace at sunset. For Sale

    $1,890,000

    Lot 46 Beacons End Terrace, Wilmington, NC 28412

    • 4 Beds
    • 5 Baths
    • 3,835 Sq.Ft.
  • Coastal homes beside a waterway, with docks, sailboats, sandy islands, and ocean beyond. For Sale

    $1,885,000

    Lot 63 Harbor Master Point, Wilmington, NC 28412

  • Waterfront homes line a marina, with boats, sandy islands, and a sailboat beyond. For Sale

    $1,885,000

    Lot 69 Harbor Master Point, Wilmington, NC 28412

  • Aerial view of waterfront homes beside a marina, with boats and sandy islands beyond. For Sale

    $1,730,000

    Lot 64 Harbor Master Point, Wilmington, NC 28412

  • Aerial view of coastal homes beside a marina, with sailboats and ocean beyond. For Sale

    $1,730,000

    Lot 65 Harbor Master Point, Wilmington, NC 28412

  • Aerial view of coastal homes beside a harbor with docks, boats, and sandy islands. For Sale

    $1,730,000

    Lot 66 Harbor Master Point, Wilmington, NC 28412

  • Waterfront homes beside a marina, inlet, and sandy barrier islands. For Sale

    $1,730,000

    Lot 67 Harbor Master Point, Wilmington, NC 28412

  • Coastal homes beside a marina, with sailboats and an ocean inlet. For Sale

    $1,730,000

    Lot 68 Harbor Master Point, Wilmington, NC 28412

  • White-brick home with multiple gables and a metal porch roof, warmly lit at dusk. Sold

    $1,320,000

    404 E Blackbeard Road, Wilmington, NC 28409

    • 5 Beds
    • 5 Baths
    • 4,030 Sq.Ft.
  • Aerial view of waterfront homes and private docks along an inlet at sunset. For Sale

    $1,320,000

    15 Shipyard Lane, Hampstead, NC 28443

  • Elevated white coastal home with twin upper balconies, palm trees, and a broad gravel driveway. Sold

    $1,250,000

    402 17th Street, Sunset Beach, NC 28468

    • 5 Beds
    • 4 Baths
    • 2,326 Sq.Ft.
  • Coastal homes beside a marina, with docks, sailboats, and ocean views. For Sale

    $1,010,000

    Lot 61 Harbor Master Point, Wilmington, NC 28412

  • Elevated aqua beach house with multiple balconies and long stairs leading down to the sand. Sold

    $975,000

    3960 Island Drive, North Topsail Beach, NC 28460

    • 4 Beds
    • 4 Baths
    • 1,859 Sq.Ft.
  • Coastal homes beside marina docks and blue waterways, viewed from above. For Sale

    $885,000

    Lot 56 Harbor Master Point, Wilmington, NC 28412

  • Aerial view of waterfront homes beside a marina, tidal inlet, and sandy islands. For Sale

    $885,000

    Lot 57 Harbor Master Point, Wilmington, NC 28412

  • Waterfront community of coastal homes with pools and docks overlooking an inlet and sandy islands. For Sale

    $885,000

    Lot 58 Harbor Master Point, Wilmington, NC 28412

  • Waterfront homes line a sandy beach, with private docks and boats along the wooded shore. For Sale

    $885,000

    Lot 59 Harbor Master Point, Wilmington, NC 28412

  • Coastal homes beside a marina, with sailboats and ocean beyond. For Sale

    $885,000

    Lot 60 Harbor Master Point, Wilmington, NC 28412

  • Raised light-blue coastal home with a white staircase, covered porch, and carport beneath. Sold

    $730,000

    2003 W Yacht Drive, Oak Island, NC 28465

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,361 Sq.Ft.
  • Raised coastal-style home with navy siding, red shutters, a covered porch, and parking underneath. Sold

    $720,000

    97 NE 19th Street, Oak Island, NC 28465

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,489 Sq.Ft.
  • Aerial view of coastal homes beside a marina, with boats and ocean in the background. For Sale

    $710,000

    Lot 47 Mariners Cove Circle, Wilmington, NC 28412

  • Waterfront community with rows of homes, a sandy beach, and boats docked along the shore. For Sale

    $710,000

    Lot 48 Mariners Cove Circle, Wilmington, NC 28412

  • Waterfront community with homes, a sandy beach, long piers, and boats in the marina. For Sale

    $710,000

    Lot 49 Mariners Cove Circle, Wilmington, NC 28412

  • Waterfront homes beside a marina, with boats and sandy islands across the water. For Sale

    $710,000

    Lot 52 Mariners Cove Circle, Wilmington, NC 28412

  • Coastal homes beside a marina and inlet, with sailboats and ocean beyond. For Sale

    $710,000

    Lot 53 Mariners Cove Circle, Wilmington, NC 28412

  • Coastal homes beside a marina, with sailboats and sandy islands beyond. For Sale

    $710,000

    Lot 54 Mariners Cove Circle, Wilmington, NC 28412

  • Light-colored modern farmhouse with multiple gables, dark roofing, and a broad front lawn. Sold

    $691,783

    569 Crown Pointe Drive, Hampstead, NC 28443

    • 4 Beds
    • 4 Baths
    • 2,884 Sq.Ft.
  • Gray raised coastal-style house with turquoise shutters, a broad front staircase, palm trees, and colorful flower beds. Sold

    $690,000

    104 Island Palms Drive, Carolina Beach, NC 28428

    • 3 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 1,966 Sq.Ft.
  • Large yellow beach house overlooks neighboring coastal homes, sandy shoreline, and ocean at sunset. Sold

    $682,064

    114 Summer Winds Place, Surf City, NC 28445

    • 3 Beds
    • 4 Baths
    • 1,973 Sq.Ft.
  • White two-story house with a blue front door, covered balcony, and attached double garage. Sold

    $676,908

    202 Planters Walk, Hampstead, NC 28443

    • 4 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 2,689 Sq.Ft.
  • Blue raised house with a large screened porch above an open ground-level patio and wide concrete driveway. Sold

    $665,000

    144 NE 4th Street, Oak Island, NC 28465

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,474 Sq.Ft.
  • 206 Azalea Circle, a one-story home with a metal roof, attached garage, and gravel driveway. Sold

    $650,000

    206 Azalea Circle, Sunset Beach, NC 28468

    • 3 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 1,800 Sq.Ft.
  • Two-story blue-and-white house with shingle siding, a covered porch, and a concrete walkway. Sold

    $644,820

    4025 Watersail Drive 128, Wilmington, NC 28409

    • 3 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 2,636 Sq.Ft.
  • Gray house exterior with multiple gables, stone accents, an attached garage, and landscaped flower beds. Sold

    $630,000

    6502 Lowman Place SW 80, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

    • 5 Beds
    • 4 Baths
    • 2,756 Sq.Ft.
  • Raised home with a white-railed porch, wood ceiling, garage, and covered parking beneath. Sold

    $628,700

    1017 Trout Lane Unit B, Kure Beach, NC 28449

    • 3 Beds
    • 4 Baths
    • 1,700 Sq.Ft.
  • Coastal condominium complex with palm trees, swimming pools, and an ocean view. Sold

    $572,500

    790 New River Inlet Road, Unit 206a, North Topsail Beach, NC 28460

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,237 Sq.Ft.
  • Blue-gray house with a two-car garage and covered porch beneath a colorful sunset sky. Sold

    $497,500

    2061 Course Lane Lot 281, Surf City, NC 28445

    • 4 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,817 Sq.Ft.
  • Coastal homes beside a marina, with private pools, boats, and a sailboat on the water. For Sale

    $475,000

    Lot 43 Beacons End Terrace, Wilmington, NC 28412

  • Two-story home with a stone facade, turquoise front door, and attached two-car garage. Sold

    $440,000

    108 Ridgepath Lane, Hubert, NC 28539

    • 3 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 2,817 Sq.Ft.
  • Single-story home with a green metal roof and covered red porch facing a broad lawn. Sold

    $425,000

    4173 Englishtown Road, Wallace, NC 28466

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 2,310 Sq.Ft.
  • Coastal homes beside a marina, with boats, sandy islands, and a sailboat offshore. For Sale

    $420,000

    Lot 36 Beacons End Terrace, Wilmington, NC 28412

  • Aerial view of coastal homes beside an inlet, with docks, boats, and sandy islands. For Sale

    $420,000

    Lot 38 Beacons End Terrace, Wilmington, NC 28412

  • Coastal homes beside an inlet with docks, boats, and open ocean beyond. For Sale

    $420,000

    Lot 39 Beacons End Terrace, Wilmington, NC 28412

  • Coastal homes beside a marina, with boats, a blue-water inlet, and the ocean beyond. For Sale

    $420,000

    Lot 41 Beacons End Terrace, Wilmington, NC 28412

  • Aerial view of waterfront homes, sandy beach, and boat slips along a wooded shoreline. For Sale

    $400,000

    Lot 34 Beacons End Terrace, Wilmington, NC 28412

  • Aerial view of coastal homes beside a marina, with sailboats on the inlet and sandy islands beyond. For Sale

    $390,000

    Lot 30 Beacons End Terrace, Wilmington, NC 28412

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