I first found Allison in a realtor recs thread in a Wilmington Facebook group. I wrote down the names that were mentioned most, then did my own research, and she ended up being my #1 pick out of many. (She said she was very flattered when I told her this lol.) I initially emailed her a few years back but then had to put a house purchase on the back burner. When I contacted her again last year, she remembered our initial emails! She ended up helping me through the process to buy the home I now love and am happily self-isolating in. Buying a house is very stressful, and especially if you already have anxiety (like me), it's so important to have a realtor who makes the process as pleasant as possible -- even fun, as her personality makes meetings and seeing houses a joy. She never makes you feel like you're bothering her with frequent texts or that any of your questions are stupid. She's just great at her job! (And as someone who actually got my real estate license once upon a time and quickly decided I wasn't meant to be a realtor, I feel like I appreciate that extra lol.) She also recommends other great professionals, such as Omar Washington at Movement Mortgage. I recommend Allison highly! read more

Working with Allison Donovan was an absolutely extraordinary experience from start to finish. We were purchasing from out of state, which adds a whole layer of complexity and uncertainty to the process -- and Allison handled every moment of it with grace, professionalism, and the patience of a saint. We met her in person during our search and while we didn't immediately find the right fit, she never made us feel rushed or pressured. She took the time to really understand what we were looking for, showed us different neighborhoods, and educated us along the way. Her knowledge of Wilmington is exceptional. When she found our dream home, we trusted her so completely that we purchased it sight unseen. Let that sink in. That level of trust doesn't happen without someone who has demonstrated absolute integrity and genuine care for her clients at every turn. Allison is simply the best realtor we have ever worked with. If you are looking for someone who will go above and beyond -- especially if you are navigating a long distance purchase -- look no further. We cannot recommend her highly enough and would refer her to anyone without hesitation. Alison & Timothy read more

I met Allison while tagging along with a friend as they viewed homes. We had just moved to Wilmington and at the time were very apprehensive of calling this place home. Immediately, her personality won me over and her knowledge in real estate was icing on the cake. She had such a great vibe; a real down to earth individual, that seven years later my husband and I reached out to begin our journey. We listed every single detail of what we were looking for and man did she deliver. She even remembered the ones I mentioned years ago. She was responsive, negotiated with ease, and even with a newborn was super flexible. We are so glad to have met her, work with her and can call her a friend. If you are looking for someone with a sincere desire to help you find a home, who doesn't make you feel like a commission check, who is honest, kind, knows what to look and ask for, then look no further. Allison is the realtor you need, a true gem. We are so pleased with our decision in choosing her and our new home. Nest Realty you have a rock star with Allison. She is definitely one of the best agents in town in our book. Thank you so much! read more

Allison is the definition of exceptional service. She helped us sell our home and buy a home in our budget, that was in a neighborhood that we fell in love with. It was almost too good to be true even as I sit in my new home and type this review. She was always ahead of us, checking with the lender to make sure they had everything they needed, checking in with the home inspector and right when COVID-19 hit everything changed on buying a new home so she handled it well and made it easy for us. We sold our home in one day with 3 offers and we got more than the asking price! She is a genuine person always looking to do what is best for you. For example I was willing to pay a lot more money for some things but she encouraged me to keep the money in our pocket and negotiate more and now I am glad she helped me to see those things. She was always so great in helping answer questions or give great explanations throughout the process to help us have peace of mind. We have two young kids so moving is already a big chore, but we trusted her with a lot of things and I would do it all over again. read more

We loved working with Allison Donovan while looking for a property in Kure Beach, NC, and we couldn't be more satisfied with the experience. We live in Charlotte, so we weren't familiar with the area, but she made the entire process seamless. From the start, she sent us a variety of properties that perfectly fit our needs and budget. When we came down to visit, she worked around our very tight schedule and showed us homes in a short timeframe. Her local knowledge and expertise were invaluable, and she was always available to answer our questions. Once we were under contract, Allison was incredibly thorough, taking the time to explain every detail of the inspection report and offering sound advice on what to ask the seller to fix. Her negotiation skills were top-notch, and we felt confident throughout the entire process. Overall, we had a fantastic experience with Allison. She was easy to get ahold of, extremely knowledgeable, and went above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable every step of the way. If you're looking for a realtor in the Kure Beach area, we highly recommend her! read more

As first time home buyers we didn't really know what to expect. My husband and I looked at numerous houses before we found our dream home. Allison was so flexible with us and our busy schedules as far as looking at homes. She even met us on Sundays to look at some. It wasn't until we found our home that I actually realized how incredible of a realtor Allison actually was. When we found "the one" and decided to make an offer we were so excited....until it came back denied...more than once. Allison from Coldwell Banker did not take no for an answer and she did not give up on us or the home. She worked day after day in making a deal with the seller that satisfied us both. After our offer was accepted Allison went above and beyond in making the process easy for us. From paperwork, to setting up appraisals and inspections to simply thoroughly explaining every little detail. She was so helpful and generous with her time we can not imagine working with anyone else! Anyone looking to buy or sell a home I would HIGHLY recommend Allison Donovan and Coldwell Banker! Thanks again! read more

Last year, after requesting a copy of a magazine regarding relocating to North Carolina, Allison Donovan called me. I explained to her that my husband and I were not planning to relocate for another 5 years. I told her that we were coming down to see the area the following month. She offered to help us even though we were not buying for 5 years. Well, after spending 4 days showing us the area and then 3 more visits to NC, we ended up buying and building our new home now instead of 5 years. She is absolutely wonderful to work with. While, I am sure that I called her way too many times with way too many questions, her patience with me and her knowledge of the home buying process put me and my husband at ease. She was there for us throughout the entire process. I have recommended her to several friends who also plan on moving down to North Carolina. She is so sweet and knowledgeable in all aspects of the home buying process. I consider her a friend now. Can't wait to invite her over for my first BBQ in the new home! read more

Allison Donovan was a very important part of our retirement home search. From our first meeting, she was professional, yet personable. She listened to our needs, priorities, and concerns. Since we were living out of state, Allison worked within our tight scheduled visits to arrange a myriad of possible home choices and communities. She took a personal interest in our home search making us feel that we were an important priority. Throughout the six month process, Allison was easy to contact and provided prompt responses to our questions and concerns. After finding our home choice, Allison was our on-site coordinator. She kept on top of all the closing details, facilitated communication among all parties, and made certain everything went smoothly. Allison Donovan took the stress out of our transition to North Carolina. We highly recommend Allison as a top-notch, professional realtor who will make your home search a reality. read more

My wife Tracy and I recently purchased a home in Wilmington, NC with expert assistance from Allison Donovan. Though Tracy is familiar with the home buying process, this was my first experience, and I was not sure what to expect based on stories I had heard from friends who had recently gone through the process. I must say, Allison made this entire adventure easier than either my wife or I could have hoped. We never expected things to go as smoothly as Allison made it, nor did we think we would reap so many rewards after the purchase. Not only did Allison make sure we were taken care of before and during closing, she also followed up afterword to ensure everything worked out the way it was supposed to. Coldwell has a real Ace when it comes to Allison Donovan, and I will not be surprised when she is one day running her own real estate firm! Thanks again, Allison! read more

Allison is absolutely incredible to work with. We have had the opportunity to work with her twice, once as a buyer when we moved from Wisconsin to buy our home in Leland and then as a seller when we went to sell that same home. Allison covers all the bases and makes the process so much easier, even on a time crunch. Her communication, knowledge, and effort put forth are all second to none! When listing our home we were very impressed by the photos that her company takes as well :)! Allison also has great knowledge on the Wilmington area and lots of great recommendations when it comes to services needed or great restaurants when someone is new to the area. We now live on the other side of the state but if we ever are looking to buy near the coast again we will be in touch with Allison again. Thank you so much! read more

We are extremely impressed by Allison's professionalism, reliability, patience, honesty, sincerity and integrity... traits that are probably not easy to consistently demonstrate in real estate since there are financial incentives to closing a deal. We can trust that Allison will readily and diligently support her clients and always "do the right thing". With Allision's representation and hard work, we sold our previous house and closed on our current home with minimal stress to our family. Allision and her team helped us out tremendously throughout the process: renovations, staging, personally walking us thru the inspections, findings and required fixes. I can go on and on for a long time here and still not be able to sufficiently describe our gratitude and admiration for Allison! read more

It has been amazing to see Allison grow into her career as a REALTOR. Her previous experiences have seasoned her well for this position, and her drive and excellent communication have quickly made her a successful top agent in Wilmington. With her vast knowledge of our area and it's history, to the countless connections she has all over town, she is an excellent resource for your home buying or selling needs. I have witnessed first hand her incredible attention to detail, unwavering patience, and dedication to keeping her clients' best interest in mind at all times. I appreciate and value all of her sound advice in increasing my home's value to make it ready to sell in the future. I know because of it, my home will be ready. read more

Allison, We'd recently moved to Wilmington, North Carolina in search for our dream home, which thanks to your accommodations and assistance, found exactly what we'd been looking for. You've made our dream home a reality, and we want to truly express are gratitude in thanking you for such an amazing life changing event as we've found the perfect home for our family. You've gone above and beyond with countless effort to assist us, walking us through, step by step, throughout this process and entire duration of time in becoming homeowners. As result of your tenacious efforts and experience, we highly recommend you as the best realtor available. Thank you again for everything! Sincerely yours, Scott & Patricia read more

Last year, I decided it was time to purchase my first home in Wilmington, NC. I have very high expectations and expect the best when I hire someone's services. I decided to use Allison Donovan from Nest Realty. Well Allison Donovan exceeded my expectations. Allison will answer your calls early morning and late evenings. Her clients are her main priority. She is patient, understanding and works hard for your best interest. She truly cares about her clients. I would always tell Allison, "I don't feel like I'm working with a realtor, I feel like I'm working with a friend". Thank you Allison Donovan @ Nest Realty for helping me find my forever home. I am forever grateful for your hard work and expertise. read more

Allison Donovan was exceptional from start to finish, and the exact right match for us. We were living on the Oregon coast when we began our home search. Allison was readily available, professional, attentive, and flexible. When we found a listing we wanted to see, she would rearrange her schedule to FaceTime us to show us the property. We had a long 6 month journey together full of multiple offers and new construction delays, which ultimately led us to our exact perfect home. Allison remained fiercely loyal to us throughout our home buying experience, and was extremely competent at every juncture. We give Allison our absolute highest endorsement and were lucky to have had her as our realtor. read more

I've always wanted to live on a beach. When a beachfront condo became available, Allison went right over and gave me a FaceTime tour. Allison felt the price was right, and it was a great condo. I asked her to make an offer. Allison recommended a loan company who diligently pushed the paperwork through for the loan. Allison also had an inspector she trusts and recommends inspect the condo. Allison ensured the few items that came up were fixed. I only saw the condo once before closing since I live 2 1/2 hours away. Allison handled everything. I don't know that I would have gotten the same with any other realtor. Thank you Allison, you made my dream come true!! read more

My wife Merrilee and I were referred to Allison by our realtor in California. This was our first trip to the Carolina coast and we had no idea what to expect. She spent two full days with us looking at properties in the Wilmington area and giving us a great tour of the many communities. Her knowledge of the area is amazing! We never felt rushed, looked at tons of homes and she saved the best for last. We couldn't be happier in our beautiful new Hampstead home! We would recommend Allison to anyone who is looking for someone who is not only a true professional, but also a genuine, caring person. She has become a friend as well. read more

Ms. Donovan has sold my family two homes. She is the best around. My daughter moved to Wilmington from Los Angeles and we trusted Allison from Day 1. She is exceptionally knowledgeable, professional, well-versed in the market, genuine, and has serious work ethic. She is in it with you. Almost 3 years later, when we bought a home too, my husband and I felt that Allison was only a text message or phone call away through out the entire process. Allison is never too busy for her clients and she truly wants what is best for your family! We highly recommend and plan on doing business with Ms. Donovan for years to come! read more

Allison isn't your typical realtor -- she truly listens & cares! I was an out of town buyer (moving from AZ to NC) with no familiarity to the area and needed to find a house with a specific list of must haves on a tight time-frame. She answered my many questions, provided me resources to make my own informed decisions, and even face-timed showing appointments when I couldn't be there in person. The entire transaction was smooth and enjoyable and I now have a home I am very happy in. Choose Allison if communication, intergifty, and professionalism are important to you! read more