After my grandmother passed, I was having extreme difficulty getting her homeowners policy…read morecancelled and one put into my name. Finally, I gave up on the original company and called Guidelight in Waynesville. Kamil got back to me immediately, reviewed the old coverage, went through every detail, and ran multiple options through multiple companies for a new policy. He explained them and guided me through the pros and cons of each until I arrived at a decision I was comfortable with in terms of coverage vs. cost. He met my bank's deadline for proof of insurance before the others even bothered to call me back. I appreciate this attention to customer service - it's almost impossible to find these days. Thanks Kamil!

I'll update this if something somehow goes sour, but at this point, really not expecting that to…read morehappen. I was recommended to Ozzie at Lucid Lending by my realtor for a home I'm closing on in the Asheville area on the 15th of December, so, even though I *thought* I had a good rate offered to me by another lender, I figured "hey, if they can even come close, add in being local and helping support the economy, let's consider it." ...to start with, they beat my 'good rate' by over a quarter of a percent (which is insane when rates are already as low as they are). That alone would make this a good review, but the news just doesn't end there. Ozzie and Nick have been regularly in touch with me about items for my upcoming close, helping me make sure that the details of my unique situation (moving over 1200 miles, and pretty close to simultaneously closing on selling my house in central Texas and buying the home in the area) go off without a hitch, which has helped tremendously for my peace of mind in this aspect of the next stage of my life. Lastly, as icing on the cake if you will, my wife and I have some unique situations regarding our move due to family members being brought up (one is an 11mo baby, the others are large 5yo fur babies that think they're humans too), and I was asking Nick about dog-friendly lodging for the couple days of interim between when we will be arriving in Asheville and when we'll actually be closing, and he offered to help out directly with that if it came to that. All in all, unless something goes majorly wrong (and again, I don't expect it to) in the next couple weeks, this is hands-down one of the best lenders I've worked with, and I would HIGHLY recommend them.

We just closed on a home in Asheville NC. We worked with Matthew Oswald with Penn First Mortgages…read more I would highly recommend Matthew who absolutely went over and above and made the process enjoyable and painless. He has a great personality and customer service skills. His daily followup was unmatched compared to the five other homes I have purchased over the years.

My wife and I just completed a very difficult transaction - multiple sellers misrepresented the…read moreproperties they were selling by claiming there were no deed restrictions when in fact, there were. One home looked perfect, however, upon inspection, we discovered numerous problems with most major systems, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC and roofing, and multiple water incursions. All in all, over the span of nearly three months, and, through a total of four escrows, we were able to find and purchase the perfect home for us. James' attitude and professionalism were absolutely STELLAR. He not only went above and beyond, in every way possible, he did so with a calmness and compassion I have rarely seen. We have bought and sold quite a few properties through the years, and, I am a retired forensic appraiser - recognized by various courts - trial, appellate and supreme, as an expert in real estate. Despite the highly atypical level of difficulty, time, research and scheduling required to complete this transaction, James came through for us 100% of the time. We asked some unusual - and difficult questions and when James didn't know the answer, (which he usually did), he took the time to do the research and find the answers for us. James is not only very hard working, he is equally knowledgeable. We will DEFINITELY be using James again.

My partner and I have worked with Coldwell Banker King (CBK) in Asheville, NC for four years. Mr…read more Gregory Christopher was our primary contact at the firm over the past four years. Greg went above and beyond all expectations. He ensured CBK immediately fixed anything in our home if needed, even during the peak of the COVID crisis. Luckily, we only had a few minor issues. However, whenever I contacted Greg, he returned my text or email within the hour, even on weekends, and managed to get the landlord to agree to put in a new stove for us before we moved in AND to pay 50% of the interior painting costs. Even though Coldwell Banker King employs Greg, he has always advocated for my partner and me as tenants, as if we were his clients. Greg's attention to detail and desire to achieve customer satisfaction is incredible. I recommend Coldwell Banker King for rentals and property or home purchases, so long as you are in the market to work with top-notch professionals like Mr. Gregory Christopher.

Randall Blankenship was professional, responsive, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to work with. He…read morehelped us find our dream house in Maggie Valley and we would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking to buy a home in the Western North Carolina area.

Best place in Western North Carolina to have you tax returns done! They are the BEST! They are so…read morekind, helpful and know their stuff! Please check them out you will be happy that you let them do your tax returns! Thank you Mr. Michael for taking such good care of us for so many years!

We just bought a home in Asheville NC. Our realtor was Jesse Peterson with Hi-Alta Real Estate. I…read moreabsolutely have to say Jesse went way over and above helping us with the purchase. We are out of town buyers and he not only made the process easy and enjoyable. He met painters, fence contractors, home inspection company, measured rooms at the house since we could not be there over a 30 day period to just name a few. I would highly recommend Jesse if you want to work with someone with a great personality and customer service skills that you know is working in your best interest.

If you're ever in Asheville, NC, do NOT do business with Hi Alta Real Estate. We looked at a home,…read morewas told others had looked, but not applied for it. We did this on a Monday. We paid the $80 for their application fees. Was told it would be Friday before they knew anything. We were also told our pets wouldn't be an issue. Friday, I get a call saying they're having problems with their system and to call back Monday. I called back Monday, they were still having problems and our agent was out sick. I called back Tuesday, got a very rude receptionist, took my name and number and said someone would call me back. They never did. So, I went to their Facebook page, posted a quaint note to them and emailed them. I wanted answers. Two hours later, a woman called me back stating the owner changed his mind about the pets and that she didn't know what else to tell me other than she couldn't discuss it over the phone and would be mailing me a letter and that the owner had also chosen another tenant. Now, mind you, this whole time, our credit check was not checked (I keep tabs on that), until the following Monday and they never called any of our references. What other tenant? We were told noone else had applied. I have heard they have several people apply and then choose from the best credit score. However, if that is the case, then why not just tell us that instead of giving us the run around and, very obviously, lying??

I've used Investec realty to manage my business lease negotiation and help me to evaluate the…read moremarket for potential purchase of a piece of commercial real estate. David Bluth knows the market like no other person I've come across here in Asheville, both on the commercial and residential side. His patience, wisdom, and expertise has been obvious during every step of our business dealings. What I appreciate about him most is the deep level of commitment and drive to communicate effectively. I fully recommend him to anyone looking to get the most out of doing business using a real estate agent. He brings to the table so much more than the average agent.

Dave and Investec Realty helped us to find our dream home. Dave is committed, knowledgeable, and…read moremost of all listens to the needs of his clients. Once we closed on our house Dave stayed invested in our experience in Asheville, helping us with any issues or questions we might have. If you are looking for a fresh, new, and supportive real estate experience we would highly recommend Dave Bluth and Investec Realty.

My wife and I have been doing business with Moderna/Parsec for seventeen years and could not be…read morehappier. Great people who sincerely care for their clients. Our earnings have been good too with reasonable fees. None better!!!

After YEARS of doing our taxes, they decided to drop us as a client because they only want to work…read morewith "wealth management clients". Unless you have them invest your money, they want nothing to do with you. Shame on you!