My husband and I were looking to sell and buy our home in the AVL area. After finding out we were…read morepregnant 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.

Darrell Hess is truly an excellent realtor and a genuinely warm, thoughtful, sincere, and down to…read moreearth 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.

My wife and I have been working with Ron and Landen to purchase our new home in Waynesville. We…read morehave been so pleased with their service that I couldn't wait to provide a review. I own and operate a real estate brokerage in Arizona and with 15+ years of full-time experience in the real estate industry, I have managed, worked with, and worked across a number of successful real estate teams. So I can say with authority that Ron and Landen possess a level of local market knowledge and general real estate expertise that exceeds what I've experienced from any other broker team, even in the large metro market that I serve. From the moment that we set up our initial search, Ron and Landen have maintained open lines of communication with us. They had a clear understanding of our preferences so when a property that was a particularly good fit came to market, not only did we receive an automated email notification from the MLS, but they proactively notified us by phone so we didn't risk losing out to another buyer. They arranged for us to tour homes throughout the region and Ron offered his insights along the way so we were able to quickly identify the neighborhoods that "felt" like home to us. Once we found our property and prepared to write our offer, Ron's and Landen's knowledge of the local market shined! They had personally either sold or visited every comparable property, which allowed us to structure an offer that was consistent with market values, ensuring we didn't overpay. As out of state buyers, they have gone the extra mile to help facilitate inspections, appointments with contractors for painting, etc, and other requests that have arisen along the way. I could go on and on about the exceptional service that we've received from the Breese team, but I'll simply say this: If you are considering buying or selling a home in Western North Carolina, do yourself a favor and call Ron and Landen first. With 35+ years of combined local expertise and a true "customer first" focus, they'll earn your business!

From the owner: With our 68 years combined experience allow us to invest our ambition and expertise toward all your…read morereal estate goals. Located in the vibrant Downtown Waynesville within the Historic Strand Theatre, our business enjoys substantial foot traffic, enhancing our accessibility and visibility.

I have been guided through many real estate transactions as buyer and seller over the years. Chris…read moreMako was probably the best Realtor I've ever dealt with. I recently bought a small lot in Asheville, and before we closed, a buried pipe issue came up that threatened the whole deal. Chris was very patient, competent, and thorough during the fairly stressful process. He was able to get things taken care of and we were able to close by the seller's deadline. Chris also added a touch of humor to our discussions, and always made me feel like my interests were his first priority. I cannot recommend him more highly. Steve Baughman San Rafael, CA.

Chris is an excellent realtor-- I would use him again 100%! He made the buying process easy by…read morebeing diligent, responsive and always available for us by text and email. He is so knowledgeable of the area and treated us out-of-state buyers with respect and honesty. He'll even climb into the small nooks and basements to make sure you know every inch of a house you are considering buying! He goes the extra mile in every aspect. If you are buying a home in the Asheville area and need someone knowledgeable, Chris is absolutely the right choice.

I would absolutely recommend Kelsey and her team for anyone looking to purchase in the WNC area. On…read morea whim, my husband and I decided to move across the country to WNC. Kelsey was able to answer every one of my questions about areas to live in, housing prices, which of the towns would make sense for myself and my family. She seemed to always make time for us when questions came up. We found the house of our dreams and had a very smooth purchase!

We are ever grateful for the incredible assistance we received from Kelsey Varga and her team at…read moreCompass. We were looking to do an exchange and eyeing properties in the West North Carolina mountains. We needed a broker that was well versed in the area and could help us navigate finding our "ideal" mountain get away from afar (we were 5 hours away). Kelsey was recommended to us and we are so grateful. She immediately understood our issues of timing and distance and listened to our desires regarding style of home and location preferences. She jumped right in and got us connected to her software that allowed us to view multiple properties daily, on line. When we found a property we were interested in she quickly gave us a run down of the area and what we might enjoy there as well as what could be perceived as potential concerns. As we narrowed our search Kelsey and her team became our eyes on the ground. They stopped by properties and video conferenced us so we could "walk" the properties with them. When we got very serious about a few properties, they set up the opportunity for us to go in and look around the property. Again - the amount of information they shared about the homes, the neighborhoods, the history was instrumental in our finding the right home for us. Kelsey was responsive, professional and friendly from the start. The outcome of working with Kelsey - we found a home we are very happy with in a neighborhood that fit our desires. We would not hesitate to recommend Kelsey to anyone interested in working with a dedicated, reliable Broker in Western North Carolina!

Firefly Realty agent Jordan Lockaby recently worked with us to sell some family property in…read moreHaywood County. She found us through a local inquiry that she received. Jordan provided a market/comp analysis of our property and after a site visit, she recommended a fine sales plan! We listed with Firefly on a Thursday, had two competitive offers by Sunday am and signed a contract that evening at a price exceeding our expectations! She and her Firefly Transaction Manager Jessica handled the many admin details, inspections, referrals and docs to affect a two-week close on the sale! Well Done. Jordan Lockaby's skillful lead, Firefly's staff resources, Keller-Williams' affiliation and efficient TEAM organization provided a smooth process for a successful sale! As a R/E developer in another state, and very familiar with the realty community there, we highly recommend Jordan Lockaby and her team at Firefly Realty. SOLD!!

Alona was nice and helpful although my request was not part of her specialty she was still able to…read morehelp with good recommendations!

My husband and I have struggled for several years to find the right house in the Asheville area for…read moreour needs. We live in the Philadelphia area which added challenges. Then we met Chris. Chris showed a true understanding of what we were looking which aided our search - eliminating spending time on homes that didn't meet our needs - and finding our new home. He was beyond helpful thru the entire process - search, bids, close and post close. His knowledge of home building was a big plus for us. Prompt, professional, easy to work with - we are very grateful to have found Chris. We highly recommend Chris and his wife Stephanie if you are in need of a realtor.

My wife and I were new to the Asheville/Hendersonville area and really didn't know what to expect…read moreas we found Chris Scruggs via an internet review just like this one. Chris and his wife Stephanie were great to work with and were responsive whenever we had questions or needed assistance. Since we were remote during our search, he even went as far as to provide live Zoom tours of homes for us during the COVID restrictions. We especially liked the fact that Chris has a construction background and his ability to find issues that we might have other-wised missed. The house we ended up purchasing had multiple offers in the 24 hours it was listed, and it was due to Chris' willingness to act quick and provide meaningful analysis of the home that we were the ones to come on top. We would highly recommend Chris Scruggs for your real estate needs whether you are new to the Western North Carolina area or a long time resident.

My husband and I were first time home buyers new to Asheville. We didn't know anyone out here, so…read morewe asked our mortgage loan officer for agent recommendations and chose Nick Hinton out of the bunch after seeing some great reviews for him online. Judging from my own experience, those reviews were well deserved! Nick and his assistant Renée were invaluable to our search. They were prompt and patient, responding to our questions and concerns as people new to the process, and it was clear they were experts. He was also quick to show up for viewings, which put us at ease. Nick came through with excellent recommendations for specialists when it came time for inspections, and a contractor who could answer some questions we had about modifying the property we hoped to purchase. The people here are also great to work with. When you talk to them, you feel they really care about making sure you find a house or property that checks the boxes and one that makes you happy. And when it came time to make the bid, we followed Nick's advice and landed our dream home in this wild and competitive market. We're glad Nick is committed to not just building but maintaining relationships with his clients because he really is a priceless resource!

I forgot to update this review. Nick and his wonderful assistant Renee did find us a home about 4…read moreyears ago, and we love it and feel lucky in retrospect. It was probably a good thing we didn't get some of the houses we bid on. It was a tough environment back in 2021 when we closed on this house. It probably still is for those looking now. Nick and Renee were tenacious, as this market requires. Nick is not your typical realtor. He keeps it real. He's authentically Asheville even though he originates in California like me. Check him out.

Arden Woods is a nice facility, however make sure you want to stay indefinitely. My folks decided…read moreto move closer to family after the Covid lockdown and haven't gotten their $190,000 deposit back in 2 years, and might have to wait up to 3 years before getting it back. Make sure you read the fine print before signing up.

I kept waiting to post this review for fear I would jinx the great experience I have had moving my…read moreparents to Ardenwoods. But we finally completed the move last week and I have nothing but high praise for this community. The physical property is beautiful and it was great for my parents to be able to have choices in flooring, cabinetry, countertops (granite is standard!) etc. Really anything. Special accolades to Sarah and Colleen who were so very kind and helpful every step of the way. During the move-in they would magically appear just as we thought of something we needed or had a question to ask. As an out-of-town daughter, Sarah, Colleen and the whole crew at Ardenwoods gave me a level of comfort I didn't think was possible. This is a fabulous place with wonderful people