What to Know if You Are Buying on Nantucket
September 2, 2026
Because Nantucket is unique, many aspects of buying real estate here are specific to the island. Local regulations governing property use are often more restrictive than those in Massachusetts, making it especially important to work with a real estate professional who is local and knowledgeable about Nantucket’s real estate market.
We belong to the Nantucket Association of Real Estate Brokers, a local trade organization established in the early 1980s to promote professional standards for cooperation, education, and communication among its members. Atlantic East Principal Broker Penny Dey has served four terms as NAREB President, and our agents have actively participated in the organization’s governance. NAREB engages LINK Nantucket to provide its multiple listing service, giving brokers access to the most current information about properties for sale on the island. LINK is, by far, the most accurate source of local listing information. If you are considering buying here, ask your broker to provide access to LINK so you can receive the latest information promptly. We can show you all of the properties currently for sale on Nantucket.
Working with local professionals matters—whether you are choosing a broker, attorney, inspector, surveyor, property manager, cleaner, or any of the many other people who help keep Nantucket running. We are able to make the most informed recommendations for the best attorneys, lenders, contractors, surveyors and other professionals on Nantucket.
The following information is intended to help make the process of buying on Nantucket as smooth and straightforward as possible.
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