OUTER BANKS, NC – June 3, 2025 – Tom Stewart (Resort Realty) and John & Julia Head (Colony Realty) announced today the signing of an agreement for Resort Realty to acquire the assets of Colony Realty. The combined vacation, real estate, long term residential and commercial entity will become Resort Realty, the division of Colony Realty, powered by Resort Realty.
This new partnership allows Colony Realty to continue to invest in internal support areas such as training, operational efficiencies and marketing in the buying and selling of real estate in order to augment the vacation rental services provided by Resort Realty.
Senior management will consist of Tom Stewart, COO, as leader of the combined interests, with John Head continuing on as the leader of Real Estate Sales with the division directed by Brandi Ward, long time Colony Realty Director of Sales. Jaime Pennington, formerly of Colony Realty, will become Director of Long Term and Commercial Property Management.
“This combination brings together two successful real estate and property management companies to create a world-class real estate services firm supported by the world class long term and sales staff. This strategic partnership will allow real estate sales with support from Resort Realty’s vacation rental management firm,” said John Head, Vice President of Colony Realty.
“This collaboration will create a best in class real estate sales experience for those looking to reside or vacation on the Outer Banks. The unparalleled resort market experience, local expertise and the exceptional reputation of Resort Realty will truly create a win-win for all involved,” said Tom Stewart, COO of Resort Realty.
About Resort Realty
For more than 38 years, Resort Realty has been providing families with memorable Outer Banks vacations and professional real estate services. With five convenient office locations in Corolla, Powells Point, Nags Head, Waves (and now Frisco), Resort Realty has a team of dedicated professionals uniquely qualified to help you find the perfect Outer Banks vacation home, second home or long term residential opportunity for you and your family. Nobody knows the Outer Banks Better!®.
About Colony Realty
Colony began as a family-owned company in 1962, serving the first Hatteras subdivisions. In 2015, John and Julia Head took ownership, expanding sales and long-term residential management. They acquired Jim Perry and Company in 2018, extending their reach to the Northern Beaches. After partnering with Resort Realty in 2021, Colony officially became part of the Resort Realty family, now operating under its flag.
For more information, please contact marketing@resortrealty.com or visit www.resortrealty.com