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Nick Van Assche - Background
Nick was born and raised in the Seattle, WA area. His father a builder, his mother a real estate agent, real estate is in his blood. While in college he did his internship with a top producing agent in the Boise, Idaho area. He quickly realized the value of his talent and set off on his own. Nick has always been on an accelerated path as he graduated from college in three years and quickly jumped two feet into his business. It wasn't long until Nick was approached with an opportunity to teach real estate classes on "internet marketing" in the real estate industry. A vacation to the Virgin Islands and an opportunity with an exciting new company set Nick on a new path. Nick's partnership with a top producing agent on St. Thomas have allowed him to dive straight into the market and offer premier service on every level. Opportunity
St. Thomas, St. John, St. Croix, and now Water Island, known worldwide as a vacation Mecca, offer everything from bustling shopping areas to private beachfront communities. The islands are mountainous and many villas are blessed with some of the most incredible down island and ocean views you will ever see. Visitors and locals alike are fortunate to enjoy a relaxed pace of life combined with all the amenities and advantages of a U.S. flag destination a truly distinctive paradise awaits you. The availability of stateside title insurance in conjunction with our unique position as the only U.S. possession in the Caribbean creates a secure environment for your real estate investment and access to the islands is easy with direct flights from eight major cities on the US mainland, some in as little as a 2.5 hrs.
 Kerstin McConnell is the broker-owner of Sea Glass Properties and the 2010 president of the St. Thomas Board of Realtors. Born in St. Thomas and a lifelong resident here, her roots in the Virgin Islands go back three generations.
Kerstin (pronounced Kas-teen) enjoyed several successful years in real estate before deciding to launch Sea Glass Properties in 2007. Sea Glass Property’s premier location – waterfront at the Caribbean’s largest mega-yacht marina and luxury retail complex – together with Kerstin’s intimate knowledge of the Virgin Islands community has meant rapid growth for Sea Glass Properties from a start-up to one of the most competitive brokerages in the Virgin Islands.
In addition to leading the St. Thomas Board of Realtors, Kerstin is a board member of the Virgin Islands Territorial Association of Realtors and a member of the National Association of Realtors. Kerstin has Multiple Listing Service credentials on all three islands, meaning she can help you buy or sell property on St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix.
Before becoming a Realtor and broker, Kerstin earned a bachelor’s degree in aviation management and spent several years working for American Airlines. She also served as customer service manager for a 33-store retail jewelry franchise.
Kerstin’s husband is a real estate attorney who also works closely with Sea Glass Properties. Their three children attend Kerstin’s alma mater, Antilles School, a toddler through grade 12 college preparatory school. When Kerstin’s not selling property, you might catch a glimpse of her on "Girls' Day Out" her 22-foot Mako.
Life in the Virgin Islands is one of beauty, opportunity and great people. Let Kerstin introduce you to all three! |