Shelby Bishop, Agent
Broker/REALTOR® 

Shelby comes to real estate from a diverse professional background that includes over 13 years in the outdoor retail industry as an owner, manager, merchandiser, and buyer. Her passion for helping people navigate big decisions – and keeping them light and fun – owes as much to her retail background as it does to her early career experiences coordinating volunteers and athletes for Special Olympics, and as an art therapist working with adults with mental illness.

Originally from coastal South Carolina, Shelby moved to Carrboro in 2010 to be a part of a more welcoming community for LGBTQ families. She and her partner, Sunny, an art education professor at UNC-Greensboro, have a blended family of three children, two cats, and a black Lab mix. Their children attend Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and as a family enjoy the arts, outdoor life, and the easy social atmosphere of downtown Carrboro.

As the team's lead buyer’s agent, customer service is Shelby’s number one priority. Her goal is to find the right property and help people discover what they really want.  With her tireless energy, creative spirit, and good humor, she will make buying a home as exciting and painless as possible. 

Bridgette Wilson, Agent Broker/REALTOR®

Bridgette is no stranger to serving others. Growing up an “Army Brat” and watching her mother serve her country, Bridgette learned dedication and service at a young age. Since moving to Raleigh in 2000, she has worked both in corporate America and in the real estate industry. She earned her real estate license in 2003 and has worked as a full time broker, new home specialist and as a Buyer's Specialist for two top teams in the Triangle.

With experience and knowledge of the area, including Wake County where she currently resides, Bridgette is eager to educate and help her clients in their homebuyer decision. She serves as a board member for Wake County Cowboys and Raleigh Alumnae Delta Endowment as well as an active member of Raleigh-Wake Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Bridgette and husband Jay have 5 children (yes, 5!) ranging in age from adulthood to elementary. Their children are currently active in Pop Warner Football and Cheerleading. In her free time, Bridgette enjoys riding her bicycle on bike trails, grilling for family & friends and cheering on the Carolina Panthers.

Peggy Jennings, Agent Broker/REALTOR®

A Louisiana native, Peggy Jennings moved to the western edge of North Carolina selling real estate in the cozy mountain town of Bryson City for the better part of a decade. In 2014, she moved to the Triangle with her family after her husband accepted a job as a nurse at UNC.

In her 16 years of experience in real estate, Peggy has made it her mission to have an all-in approach to taking care of her clients. She is constantly paying attention to the changes in the market and finding the area's best properties. Whether working with first-time buyers, finding a larger home for growing families, or helping someone relocate to the area, she loves working with buyers to find not only what they need now but also what they may need in the future.

Peggy is an avid runner who races at least one marathon and several half marathons a year, a hobby she shares with her husband and their two children. Her kiddos play competitive soccer and study violin in the area.

Elizabeth Barry, Agent
Broker/REALTOR®

A graduate of Duke University School of Law, Elizabeth has the expertise to guide you through your real estate transaction.  After honing her negotiating skills as an attorney, she returned to her alma matter where she worked in information technology for over 15 years. She sees real estate as the opportunity to utilize her diverse strengths. From the initial research and analysis, through negotiations and finally to the closing table, Elizabeth handles the entire process with attention to detail and thoughtful communication.

Elizabeth’s goal is to build lasting relationships built on trust and care. Buying or selling a home can be stressful and she is dedicated to honoring the trust you place in her. Originally from the Midwest, Elizabeth has lived in the area almost thirty years. She currently resides in Hillsborough where she enjoys hiking, swimming and spreadsheets! 

Rebecca Lane, Agent
Broker/REALTOR®

Rebecca is excited to bring her background in art, design and retail sales to her career in real estate. She has a genuine desire to connect with people--coming to each transaction with sincerity and an openness that often transform her business relationships into lasting friendships.

As a lead designer at West Elm, Rebecca thrived in creating beautiful home environments for her clients and now she is excited to put her honed eye for interiors and her unique skill set to use—helping sellers understand how best to prepare their homes for market, and helping buyers see the full potential of a house when searching for a new home.

Ellys Bishop, Showing Specialist Broker/REALTOR®

The transition to Real Estate was an easy one for Ellys after years of experience in customer service. She began working with clients at a local hair salon before moving on to retail throughout the Carolinas. A native of the lowcountry in South Carolina, Ellys moved to Carrboro in 2015 to be closer to her family.

With a love of fashion and design (and an aunt like Shelby), real estate quickly became second nature. Her ability to help clients visualize their home’s potential led to her important role as staging and showing assistant. 

When she’s not dashing all over town, Ellys enjoys spending quality time with family, hanging out at one of her favorite coffee shops or partaking in one of her many hobbies (art, journaling, singing...you name it, she can do it!) Her dedication and contagious positive energy is the perfect combination for the MNRG Team & clients! 

Crystal Shores, Operations Manager
Broker/REALTOR® 

After working in sales and marketing for 12 years, Crystal made the transition to real estate in 2014 and hasn’t looked back since. Her knowledge and passion to help others led her to work as a real estate broker both independently and on a team. She worked hard to ensure that all her clients were educated and guided through the home buying and selling process. 

That hard work continued as she joined the Martha Newport Realty group in 2018. Crystal quickly became a resource for clients, agents, vendors and attorneys to help all parties secure a smooth transaction from start to finish. Whether it’s helping prepare a home to go on the market or walking clients through the necessary paperwork, Crystal provides the support needed every step of the way.

Originally from Vermont, Crystal currently lives in Mebane with husband George, son Elijah and 2 dogs, Munchkin & Fozzie. The whole family loves to watch movies and enjoy traveling as often as they can.

Vernadette Delos Santos, Listing Manager

Real Estate has been in Vernadette’s DNA since she was very young. Born and raised on the Northside of Chicago, her parents were involved in multiple real estate investments throughout the city. After graduating from high school, she decided to follow her passion for helping others by completing her Undergraduate at Gannon University in Erie, PA where she majored in Legal Studies with a minor in Criminal Law. Soon after she moved to Omaha, NE where she was offered an opportunity to work on a legal team at a local real estate investment firm (best of both worlds!). That led to her love of all things real estate as she transitioned from legal team to closing coordinator to title and transaction manager.

With experience in real estate and legal transactions, Vernadette is committed to helping all clients through the closing process with ease. Having worked with clients from all over the country, her knowledge and customer service is second to none.

Vernadette, her husband & dog Dax moved to Carrboro in 2020 to be closer to family. Her husband is currently pursuing his doctorate at UNC. They love to be outdoors and enjoy activities like reading, running, hiking, camping and cooking.

Aaron Lawrence, Transaction Coordinator
Broker/REALTOR®

After 14 years in London's financial services industry, Aaron made the move across the pond in 2016 with his wife and now lives in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. In London, he managed high volume commodity transactions for clients on the open outcry floor of the London Metal Exchange. Since moving to the US, he's found a way to put his attention to detail and quick thinking to work. Aaron obtained the North Carolina Real Estate license in 2020 and joined Martha Newport Realty Group in 2021.

When not at work, Aaron enjoys nature walks, cooking, spending time with his wife and two dogs, and visiting as many US states as he can! Aaron is looking forward to meeting people from local communities and assisting them through their real estate transactions.

Catherine Steele, Staging Manager

Through a series of careers and a deep love of all things art and design, Catherine found her way to Martha Newport Realty Group. But it wasn't real estate that solidified her appreciation for this hard-working group. Catherine's background in life coaching, restaurant management and classical music taught her a foundational lesson: communication is key when it comes to human connection. When she sold her house with Martha and her team, Catherine discovered a shared commitment to authenticity and communication to get the job done. Now, as Staging Manager, she is dedicated to making sure that every client has a fantastic experience just like she did. 

A native of San Francisco but with roots in the South, Catherine feels very at home in the Triangle. Having been here 13 years, she has seen the growth, change and potential that this region is experiencing. She is excited to make each home-for-sale the best version of itself.

Erin Day, Client Appreciation & Community Engagement Manager

As a former wedding planner for the romantic and picturesque Fearrington Village, Erin made dreams come true with her creativity and superb organizational skills. Her long career in the event industry has provided the opportunity to work as an event planner for organizations like Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business, National Parks Conservation Association and Georgetown University Law Center. Erin’s finely honed people skills, attention to detail, and passion to give back to the community make her an indispensable member of our team. 

Born and raised in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Erin went to Villanova University to earn her degree in Communications. After graduation, she moved to Washington, DC where she met the love of her life, Adrian. In 2014, Erin and Adrian tied the knot at Fearrington Village, welcomed Declan in 2018 and Teagan in 2019. In her free time, Erin loves making memories with Adrian, their kids and the rest of their extended family who moved to North Carolina to be closer to them.