Biography
David Summerlin is a land broker who is heavily focused on ground-up development deals in southeastern NC. He specializes in long-term client representation for these complex transactions. In 2026, just three years after joining the company, he earned the title of Vice President in recognition of his consistently exceptional sales performance and proven results for his clients.
David has closed some of Brunswick County’s most notable land deals in the recent past for a variety of end-uses, including anchored-center-retail, single-tenant-retail, multi-tenant-retail, mixed-use sites and residential development tracts. He is also the principal for South Brunswick Development, where he focuses on rezoning and entitlements for land development projects.
Prior to real estate, David worked extensively in the produce business and in the development of recreation/sporting properties. He is the former owner of Summerlin Farms & Produce, and he spent 10 years in Hyde County as right-hand man to A.G. Floyd, developing and managing some of the finest waterfowl properties around Lake Mattamuskeet.
David is a North Carolina native, and he grew up in Louisburg, NC. He graduated from Broughton High School in Raleigh, then went on to attend Louisburg College and Campbell University. He is an active member of Camp United Methodist Church in Shallotte and currently serves on the Board of Directors at The Hill School of Wilmington. He is also a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC).
David and his family live in southern Brunswick County, where they are well-known, active members of the community. They love to travel, especially on the coast and in the mountains of NC. In his own free time, David loves to fly fish and enjoys being an avid wing-shooter.