About Kevin O’Donnell, Your Peninsula REALTOR®

Kevin O'Donnell, REALTOR®, and his wife Fran at the beach pier
Kevin and Fran O’Donnell at the beach.

Kevin O’Donnell | REALTOR® | Samson Properties | The Beach Quest Group

Hi, I’m Kevin

I help people buy and sell homes at The Peninsula on the Indian River Bay. I’ve been a business owner and real estate investor for 40 years, so I know that buying or selling a home is a big decision. It should also be an exciting one. My job is to make it simple, honest and stress-free.

I live here on the Delaware coast too. My wife Fran and I came to the beach area looking for a home of our own, and we know how it feels to fall in love with a community. Our dog George would tell you the beach is the best part.

Why The Peninsula?

The Peninsula is one of a kind in Sussex County: a gated community on the Indian River Bay with a Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, a private bay beach, a 225-acre nature preserve, and a club with pools, dining and fitness. It’s also a community with a lot to understand before you buy: HOA fees, neighborhood fees, and three club membership levels.

I built this website to be the clearest guide to The Peninsula you’ll find. My goal is simple: no surprises. You’ll know the true cost of owning here before you make an offer.

How I Help Buyers

As your buyer’s agent, I work for you, not the seller.

  • Explain the real monthly cost of each home: HOA, condo fees, club dues and taxes
  • Show you the neighborhoods and home styles that fit your plans
  • Help you decide which club membership fits your life, including rental plans
  • Negotiate the best price and terms, and guide you from inspection to closing

How I Help Sellers

As your listing agent, I show buyers the whole Peninsula lifestyle, not just your square footage.

  • A free, honest home value based on recent Peninsula sales
  • Marketing that shows off the bay, the golf course and the club
  • Help with HOA resale papers and the club membership transfer
  • Clear communication from listing to closing

How We Get Started

Delaware has a few steps before we work together, and I’ll walk you through each one in plain English:

  • We review the Delaware Consumer Information Statement. It explains the different roles an agent can play.
  • Buyers sign a buyer agency agreement. Sellers sign a listing agreement.
  • Then we start touring homes, or get your home ready for the market.

Backed by a Strong Team

I’m a member of The Beach Quest Group, led by Joe and John Cusato, and my broker is Terri Knauer of Samson Properties. That gives my clients a full team and a regional network behind every sale. But when you call, you get me.

Experience You Can Count On

  • Primary homes, second homes and investment properties
  • First-time buyers and experienced owners
  • Licensed REALTOR® since 2022
  • 40 years as a business owner and real estate investor

Let’s Talk About The Peninsula

Thinking about buying or selling at The Peninsula? I’d love to help.