Buying or Selling, We Do It All.
- Our proprietary SMAART Listing Platform with exceptional SEO
- Advanced traditional methods of targeting print advertising
- Professional photographs including aerial and drone shots
- Professionally produced videos with social media dissemination
- A team with formal education and backgrounds in marketing, economics, graphic design & strategic communication
- Professionals in the particulars of owning and investing in a second home resort community
- Knowledge on local building codes, zoning, and the new construction process
- A dedicated team that lives and works full time on LBI
- Over 60 years of real estate experience
- Effective and efficient communication
- Cooperation with all the top agents on LBI
- Well over 50 years of local knowledge Experience and knowledge in navigating the Coastal Area Facilities Review Act (CAFRA)
- Thorough knowledge and navigation of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
- Diverse experience listing and selling properties from $50,000 to $5,000,000+
- Representation of everyone from the single parent to the Fortune 500 executives
- A team know for always “Going Above and Beyond”
Meet Our agents
Sean Adams
Rick Decker
Rick Decker
For over 27 years Sean has been aiding buyers and sellers on Long Beach Island & surrounding areas. With a background in commerce and finance and a degree in economics coupled with his long and diverse real estate career his knowledge is second to none. An avid surfer and waterman, Sean's easy going nature & knowledge puts clients at ease. He has equally served Fortune 100 clientele, investors & first time home buyers alike. Exceptional service, knowledge & integrity has kept Sean a top producer in New Jersey for nearly 3 decades.
Rick Decker
Rick Decker
Rick Decker
Drawn to the island early on by a deep love for the ocean and surfing, Rick has proudly called this coastal community home for years and built his career around the lifestyle it offers. Rick combines strong market knowledge, strategic guidance, and a highly personal approach to help buyers, sellers, and investors navigate every stage of the real estate process. Known for his resourcefulness, clear communication, and calm presence during high-stakes transactions, he works closely with his clients to ensure no detail is overlooked and no opportunity is left on the table. Before real estate, Rick spent years in the island’s restaurant and hospitality scene, an experience that sharpened his people skills and strengthened his local network. Today, he lives in Ship Bottom with his wife and three daughters, still surfing whenever the conditions line up, and helping others find not just a home but a lifestyle along the Jersey Shore.
Chase Moran
Rick Decker
Chase Moran
Chase Moran is a Surf City native and the team’s Marketing Coordinator and Referral Agent. A graduate of SRHS and Flagler College, she studied strategic communication, graphic design, and advertising—bringing a creative, data-driven approach to real estate marketing. Chase’s deep-rooted connection to Long Beach Island extends beyond her work; she spent her summers growing up on the water coaching sailing at Surf City Yacht Club. As a lifelong island resident, she understands the nuances of LBI living and combines that local insight with thoughtful branding and multi-platform marketing to help showcase properties in a way that resonates with today’s buyers.
Melinda Russell
Melinda Russell
Melinda Russell
Melinda Russel, a proud Ocean County resident since 1967, began her real estate journey as a secretary in 1985 before obtaining her NJ Real Estate License in 1986. Specializing in the Jersey Shore, she brings decades of experience and expertise to her role as a full-time REALTOR® in Manahawkin, excelling in guiding clients through property transactions with intimate knowledge of the coastal region’s intricacies.
Media Team
Melinda Russell
Melinda Russell
Meet Jackie and Sammi, our dynamic duo of social media content creators dedicated to keeping you connected with all things LBI. With their creative flair and passion for storytelling, they curate engaging content that captures the essence of Long Beach Island. From breathtaking scenery to local events and insider tips, Jacki and Sammi ensure that you stay informed and inspired, immersing you in the vibrant spirit of our beloved community.
Our Services
SMAART Listings
Our Marketing and Listing Platform constantly monitors media trends and feedback to keywords and images for property ads that we post for you. Resulting in advanced analytics that are then used to adapt our marketing efforts with a laser focus never before possible. With our SMAART listings, we can make sure your property is receiving maximum targeted exposure to the specific audience of potential buyers looking for a property like yours. The end result is your home selling for the highest possible price, in the shortest amount of time possible!
Residential, Commercial, and Investments
Large or small, condo or mansion, we can find it or sell it for you at the price that's right. We do anything from fixer-uppers to businesses and new constructions homes. Buying, selling, investment, first-time buyers - we are here to help. Long Beach Island is a special place, and with our teams unparalleled local knowledge and unique set of skills, we guarantee our clients will have the best possible experience.
Local Expertise
In addition to our first-hand, year 'round knowledge of LBI, our team has formal education and backgrounds in marketing, economics, graphic design and strategic communication. With over 60 years combined experience, Sean's knowledge about all local matters including topics like the Coastal Area Facilities Review Act (CAFRA) and the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) ensure complete transparency through the entire buying or selling process.
OUR SMAART listing platform
Targeted Audience
According to the National Association of Realtors, over 97% of home buyers search online, and 76% of all buyers found their home on their smartphone. The Internet has 4.9 billion users and of this, 3.9 billion are active social media users. Since social networks gather a large and diverse amount of user information, social media marketing can effectively target the correct buyer audience.
Organic Exposure
On top of our targeted paid ad exposure, you will receive organic exposure to our THOUSANDS of followers on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, Pinterest and more. Our followers are buyers looking to purchase a home just like yours on LBI. We also target other top agents across the state and even around the world. We average over 600,000 targeted impressions and over 90,000 engagements every month!
Results Oriented
Results Oriented
With our advanced analytics, we are able to quickly adapt to industry related trends and changes to market your home more effectively and efficiently than competitors. In addition we maintain the highest level of professionalism while ensuring a personalized, results oriented experience for our clients. Anyone can list a home, only The Adams Group LBI lists your home SMAART.