My husband and I were looking to sell and buy our home in the AVL area. After finding out we were pregnant with our first child, this expedited our timeline and we needed a reliable realtor we could trust. We soon realized we made the right decision partnering with Darrell; from our first consultation, it was clear he was attention-oriented and detailed in his process. Darrell's advice was comprehensive with no stone left unturned, and we were able to get our house staged and sold within 1.5 months. We then decided to continue our partnership into the buying process, and Darrell continued to go above and beyond through his dedication to closing the deal on our dream home, and by proactively providing us with all the information we needed to make an informed buying decision and finalize the transaction as smoothly as possible. We are so happy to have moved into our new home within 4 months which leaves us with plenty of time to prepare for our new family. With that, I highly recommend Darrell for your real estate endeavors. read more

Darrell Hess is truly an excellent realtor and a genuinely warm, thoughtful, sincere, and down to earth person. As an out-of-state buyer, I relied heavily on his expertise, and he exceeded all expectations. Over the course of a more than a year-long search, he showed me at least 30 properties and went above and beyond by creating detailed video tours of homes when I couldn't be there in person. His deep knowledge of both the local market and construction was invaluable. His extensive experience allowed him to offer expert insights on remodeling options and property improvements that went far beyond what typical realtors could provide. When I finally found the right house, he managed every detail of the purchase process with remarkable attention and professionalism. He often rearranged his schedule to accommodate my last minute viewing requests, and never showed frustration when I was indecisive or picky. He was always calm, kind and focused in stressful situations. His stellar negotiation skills repeatedly led to exactly the outcome I was hoping for. I wholeheartedly recommend Darrell and feel so incredibly lucky that I found him to be my realtor. read more

We wholeheartedly recommend Darrell Hess as your top choice for navigating the Asheville, NC real estate market. With a deep understanding of construction and lot intricacies in mountainous terrains, Darrell is an invaluable asset for anyone seeking properties in this unique landscape. Darrell excels in educating clients new to Asheville, ensuring they make informed decisions. His attention to detail is exceptional, guaranteeing that every aspect of a new home aligns with your vision and needs. His communication skills are exemplary, keeping you informed at every step. He even records walkthroughs of homes if you're out of town and there is a hot property on the market. His negotiation prowess ensured that we got the best deal possible. What truly sets Darrell apart is his unwavering commitment to finding you the perfect property. He invests time in understanding your preferences and works tirelessly to match you with your dream home. With Darrell Hess, you're not just working with an agent; you're partnering with a dedicated professional who prioritizes your satisfaction above all else. He is a great guy and our closing went without a hitch. read more

Darrell is an incredible agent. He's meticulous, knowledgeable, and most of all patient. We relocated to Asheville from out of state and had no idea what we really wanted. Darrell patiently walked us through dozens of homes, was always helpful when trying to understand tradeoffs, and managed the process perfectly. Hist prior experience as a builder makes him an excellent judge of what it might take to remodel a home. He's got an eye for quality and great attention to detail, which is all you can ask for in an agent. He's also got great connections to anyone you need locally after moving in. This was not our first home buying experience, but it was certainly the easiest. read more

We could not recommend a realtor more highly than Darrell Hess. Anyone looking for property, land or home, within the Asheville/Western North Carolina area would be fortunate to work with Darrell. My husband and I have worked with Darrell on two purchases, and he has been excellent for both. Our first purchase was for land. We had a very specific criteria, wanting long range views of the Blue Ridge Mountains with ample land to build while also maintaining privacy and a retreat type feel. Darrell spent endless hours researching, previewing lots, walking the land with us, and pulling appropriate records. When we found our dream property, Darrell coached us through due diligence sharing with us vital steps to take prior to closing to ensure we were able to build the home we wanted in the lot we purchased. It is incredible, and refreshing, how passionate Darrell is about helping his clients find the right property. He was never pushy or seemed like he was in a hurry to make his commission. He was patient and listened to what we wanted and helped guide us to the right areas to accomplish our goals. It took us about 6 months to find the right property, but Darrell had shared with us upfront that land can take time and he was willing to spend that time with us searching for the perfect spot. It is obvious that Darrell is passionate about what he does and truly wants to help people realize their dreams. With our second purchase, we bought a home. Darrell went above and beyond to help us find this home. We do not live in the Asheville area, so Darrell toured countless homes and sent us video previews. The videos were so insightful that we put an offer on one of the homes he previewed for us without seeing the home. When we found our home, Darrell again coached us in the negotiation process and once we were under contract helped us with navigating due diligence. He called to get quotes on areas of the home that needed repair, sent us a list of all of the possible utilities/services that we may want, and assisted with numerous other tasks that I cannot imagine another realtor would do. Overall, Darrell is a pleasure to work with. He is fun to be around and full of insightful knowledge about the home buying process. He is now an invaluable member of our homebuying team, and we will use him with any other purchases we make in the Asheville/Western North Carolina area. We will also be recommending him to any of our friends who are looking for mountain property. He made the process so much more enjoyable, and I cannot say enough good things about working with Darrell. read more

Whether you are buying, selling, or investing in a home Darrell has your needs covered. Darrell helped my father in law sell his home in weaverville. I recommended him after I met him several times in passing. I was proud that I did! He took care of everything from photos to helping him get his grill off the property the day of closing! His service was great, and he actually got this house on the market and under contract in weeks for more than he was asking! I can tell he loves what he does and he wants to make sure his customers will not forget how well he can manage such a challenging process for most of us. Thanks Darrell! read more

Working with Darrell is like winning the Realestate lottery! This guy is a dream come true. Darrell helped us find our dream home with land and helped us work through what ended up being a very difficult situation with the sellers. Darrell's leadership, negotiating, problem solving, and guidance were a life saver throughout the process.  Darrell is extremely experienced and a master in his field! He also has a background in flipping homes and there were many houses that we walked where he was able to point out issues or work needing to be done that we never would have seen on our own.  On top of it all, Darrell is fun to work with! He's got a great sense of humor, is extremely compassionate, thoughtful, and caring. I'd recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a home... or really for anything real estate related for that matter! read more

Darrell is a fantastic realtor and an all-around good person! We used Darrell's services when moving to Asheville several years ago and we've recently just sold the same property with his assistance to move cross-country. We would not have had the confidence to face a cross-country move during the pandemic had Darrell not been our realtor. He goes above and beyond what you would expect and he is honest, knowledgeable and "on top of it"! We cannot recommend his services enough- choose Darrell Hess - you won't be disappointed! read more

Darrell is the trusted advisor you want to have for any real estate transaction. Darrell will present the facts, provide his opinion, and allow his client to make the best-informed decision. He combines his knowledge of the real estate market with his understanding of general building/contracting to bring value to his clients. He is competent and hard working - he puts in the time, effort, and energy to ensure there is no mismatch in what his client is wanting to do when compared to what his client is actually doing - all the time focusing on the client's best interest. We have purchased multiple properties with Darrell and have always walked away appreciative of the service he's provided. In negotiations we've felt he has articulated our thoughts/desires/concerns succinctly and helped us convey them to the counter-party. Darrell has let us know when we've been unreasonable, which is sometimes hard, though necessary, to hear. The trust we have in Darrell is why we consider him both a business partner and a friend. read more

Darrell is a superstar agent and really takes great care of his clients. You will not regret using him! He assisted us in the Asheville area as out of state buyers and we couldn't be more pleased with our experiences. He is not only very responsive and knowledgeable about all things buying and selling, but also very well-versed in remodeling and working with older homes. He has remodeling and project management experience that may come in handy when looking at homes around Asheville that need some TLC and updating. His honesty and knowledge really assisted us when we couldn't be there to tour homes ourselves and we are grateful for his efforts! read more

Darrell recently helped us buy a home in Asheville and the experience was fantastic. He's super knowledgeable about construction and renovations, which were a huge help through the home buying process. He's also a great negotiator and was able to get us a great price! Not to mention... he's a great guy, trustworthy, and follows through on his commitments. We're recommending him to all our family and friends in the area! read more

Hands down, best realtor in AVL. Between work and the holidays, trying to buy a house can get complicated but not with Darrell. He does all the leg work for you. I knew from the start of the process and just looking at houses Darrell was going above and beyond for my family. You will not be disappointed going through Darrell and Redfin. Will definitely be using him and his team in the future. read more

I have never met a better realtor! Darrell Hess does not let a detail slip by. He is very professional and attentive to every issue that comes up. Besides that, he was fun to be with; and we enjoyed the relationship. Perhaps that is because he took the stress out of an inevitably stressful project. Darrell went above and beyond the call of duty as a realtor. Just super! read more

Darrell is an excellent realtor. I did 95% of my house buying from out of state. He has a great knowledge of the Asheville area. I will recommend him to anyone buying or selling a house. read more

Echoing Patric C's review as he said it very fittingly: BEST. REALTOR. EVER. Darrell's one of those amazing professionals who not only poured his knowledge and skills into our purchase, but made us feel like red-carpet VIPs in the process. If you're buying a home in the Asheville area, Darrell is your golden ticket! read more

Darrell saved us a LOT of money by providing us proper guidance on what to do, and what not to do as we made preparations to sell our home. With his guidance we had 4 offers on the table within 24 hours, and ended up selling the home above the list price that we thought was unattainable. He also organized some repairs as we had already moved 5 hours away from the home we were selling. A+ service all around. We have already recommended Darrell to some of our closest friends and will continue to do so. read more

A true professional realtor. Darrell and his team listened to what we wanted and answered all of our questions and concerns quickly. Darrell protected our interests through the entire process of purchasing our home and kept us updated on the progress without being asked! My family and I would recommend Darrell and his team to anyone buying a home. read more

Darrell is the perfect combination of friendliness and professionalism, with a bonus low-stress vibe. We chose him because of his excellent reviews, and we are so grateful for those who pointed us in his direction. He negotiated every angle of our contract with the advantage of his considerable experience. We sure do appreciate you, Darrell! read more

BEST. REALTOR. EVER. I've bought houses before but never with the kind of service and assistance Darrell provided - he made the purchase process about 99% simpler than it would have been without him. He seemingly never tired of my questions, and I normally received an answer within a few minutes (including late Friday night.) Knowledgeable in all aspects of the home buying process, he made many of the steps transparent to me, notifying me when the particular action was completed. I simply can't say enough good about Darrell. He is HIGHLY recommended. read more

Darrell is a talented professional and he put a lot of time and resources into helping me find my house. There was never any pressure to purchase and he walked me through the buying process step-by-step making sure I was comfortable with each decision. Darrell knew the market and how to negotiate and always had solutions throughout this challenging process. Thank you Darrell, i'm proud to call you my realtor and friend. read more

Darrell was very personable and extremely experienced in his field. In his spare time he renovates houses, so he was able to spot damages I missed such as woodpecker damage on the siding of the house and water damage on the ceiling of a closet. Also, as a first time home buyer, he walked me through the entire closing process and made it simple. read more

Darrell made the process of buying a home super easy! We also enjoyed our time with him. He will point out what's wrong with the home (mold, broken pipes, etc.) and answer any questions you have regarding them. He not only recommends house and takes you to go see him, he's also more than happy to show you the houses that you want to go see. We were first time buyers, but Darrell made it really easy for us. If we ever buy another home, we will definitely be giving Darrell a call. read more