So we went to Don with an investment property in mind and he QUICKLY gathered info we neeeded and…read morehelped us with finalizing the decision. This was our first property in Asheville and thankfully Don knew more about the WNC area than we could have imagined. In this process of us being out of state buyers and out of state (west coast) sellers, Don made everything smooth, mostly I think by getting out way ahead of stuff so we didn't have to be caught off guard or interrupt the process at all once we decided to offer. Additionally, Don helped with finalizing a competitive offer (during Spring 2021, when the market was craziest) and we secured the property we wanted. We will be engaging Don again soon, most likely to find us a vacation home in the area. All I can say is Via con Don, you will not regret it!

Don was absolutely phenomenal to work with! I initially reached out because I was interested in a…read morespecific property I saw on Zillow. While Don was on vacation, he contacted me immediately and we discussed my interests and needs. After reviewing several properties in one day, Don clearly knew what I was looking for and helped identify properties that I'd likely be interested in. Don clearly cares about his clients and wants what's best for them. He is honest, transparent, and extremely easy to work with. I really appreciated his expertise and feedback. He worked along side me every step of the way, advocated for my needs, and is truly a wealth of knowledge. I will recommend Don to anyone interested in buying or selling a home!

David Ide was very nice and helpful although my request was not part of his specialty he was still…read moreable to help!

A year ago, my husband and I used a realtor who was representing the builder (seller) and us…read more(buyer). After owning the home a year, we continue to like the home, but we've bought lots of homes and this agency's purchase process appeared complex. Since our purchase, we've had friends happily use smaller realtor agencies, and I wonder if smaller firms have smoother processes. Since purchasing, we've invested unplanned money/work into the home by getting worrisome trees removed, significant driveway work done, minor plumbing repair work, minor appliance installation corrections, and adding gutter guards but we still have perplexing overflow issues. Also surprising, long cracks have emerged in several rooms' ceilings where taped sheetrock joints come together, and the wooden floors seem to be swelling or buckling in spots. We still like the house, but at the one year mark, I don't want to do the math to figure out how far beyond the bank's appraisal we've gotten. If anyone asked me for recommendations on purchasing a home, these would be my suggestions. Consider getting a copy of the Beverly Hanks agreement to read, prior to making an offer. If time allows, before making an offer, visit the useful website "Graphic Information Systems Buncombe County," and check flood zones, school districts, surveys etc.. Also, if considering applying to public schools outside of your child's district (a complex process with variable success) you may want to consult public school employees. City & state employees & the "North Carolina Real Estate Commission" have varied free info resources. Brock Law firm helped us with the toughest unexpected problems and appeared affordable, thorough, honest---definitely recommend this firm! Glad we had this firm pick our title insurance too, though Beverly Hanks can do this. Pay attention in the final process. I ended up on my knees, scrubbing orange clay off decks, hours after purchase, as the home seemed to have been shown by agents while under-contract, but there weren't mats on the deck during the rainy, messy, muddy spring. Nothing like celebrating a home purchase with more ibuprofen than champagne. Finally, if possible read over your bank's final loan agreement before closing. I hadn't done this, and our agent had come to closing but forgot to give us a final bill for close to $2,000 dollars for misc things, so I needed to drive a few hours to meet & take care of this bill and other forgotten things the week following closing. This will be small potatoes in the long-run, but I hope others can learn from me now. My understanding is that some companies use open and close-ended questionnaires following purchase to improve the process. I wonder if Beverly Hanks sellers, buyers and agents might benefit from this. Asheville is a friendly, green area, and we like our home. (PS--a neighbor purchased a similar new home by the same builder and told me that these new homes have propane tanks installed, but there are convenient natural gas lines on the street. The neighbor said that if the builder had connected the houses to the street lines that home owners would $ave onutilities and enjoy added convenience. Within a month or so of a brand new home purchase, this neighbor paid quite a bit to have a new propane tank removed and to have a gas company run a line from the street to the home. This is something that I might do in the future, as it can cost hundreds of dollars to fill a propane tank, and there is a yearly rental tank fee too.)

Mike and Connie are amazing. Knowledgeable, connected, thorough and really nice people. Yhey make…read moredownsizing almost a pleasure. The new location is so convenient. Highly recommend Blue Ridge for estate liquidation, whether estate is for deceased of a living estate/downsizing.

Our estate sale did not go well. The owners told us they typically sale 95% of an estate but we…read moresold less than 50%. They promised things they didn't do, took some improvement papers out of the house after we asked them not to move them, then sent some unrelated documents in their place. Mike seemed to be very upset when asked about them. He was a very unpleasant person to deal with and seemed to blame any issue on someone else. I was warned not you use them but went against my better judgement. So glad to be finished with this "company"

Had the most wonderful experience with Luiz & Jessi Leonetti as our realtors! We were looking to…read moremove to Asheville from Arizona, and Luiz was quick to find us many home options in our price range. When we toured homes with us, he was thorough and showed us the pros and cons of each home. You could tell he genuinely cared about getting us the home we needed vs trying to make a quick sale. His kindness and integrity really stood out to us! Our 5 year old son also loved him, and Luiz took the time to converse with our two children and make them feel comfortable. We only got to work with Jessi via email but loved every interaction we had with her. She was quick, thorough, and intelligent. We are so grateful they helped us find our dream home!

After closing on an older 1920s bungalow property, I had to take a moment to give a shout out to…read moreour Town and Mountain realtor, Luke Mansell. Luke lives and breathes real estate, and his knowledge of the industry is impressive. He navigated the multiple complexities of the sale of our old Asheville home like he's been doing this for decades. As the buyer threw curveballs, he intuitively knew their methods and motivations, and was able to counter and take care of business smoothly and very effectively. Luke was very responsive to our questions, and gave comprehensive answers. Aside from his professional abilities, Luke is a patient, level-headed, and kind individual. We felt like we had a true partner during the whole process, and we couldn't give him higher accolades!

I wouldn't recommend doing business with Zack, I had a bad experience with him. There are so many…read moreoptions in this car salesman industry, I suggest shopping around.

Zack and his team did not disappoint! They are knowledgeable, attentive, effective, and…read morepersonable. Zack explained the process, what was needed, and always kept me apprised. We closed on time and are delighted with our new home!

I moved to Asheville one year ago and rented a place managed by this group. Whenever there was an…read moreissue, they were always quick to respond. Emergencies were resolved immediately and non-emergencies in a very timely manner. If I owned a place that I needed a property manager for, I would hire them in a heart beat.

What a tremendous group of people! They have been exceptionally helpful and understanding- and have…read moredone nothing but be there for me when I need them. Hunting for an apartment can be impossible in Asheville- but City Real Estate made it easy. They also have worked with several friends of mine to find their dream home. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

Cathy is a total pro. She is extremely responsive, clear in her communication, and really knows her…read morestuff. Bridgette was also a pleasure when I called the office. I really appreciated PlumDog's professionalism during the stress of buying a home. I also love that they donate $50 to local charities when they close a loan.

We closed on our house today. Missy Baker is awesome. She answered all our questions throughout the…read moreprocess (we were acquiring a USDA loan), responded to our calls and emails promptly, and really went above and beyond on our behalf. She's very personable and knows what she's doing. She guided us through the whole process. She's very thorough in her work. If we ever buy another home...we'll definitely use her as our mortgage broker again.

Requiring a year's worth of rent? That's absolutely disgusting btw. When people are most vulnerable…read moreduring a pandemic? Wow. How heartless can you be, where's your humanity? Not very surprised though, I am a previous renter with WNC. My apartment had endless issues. Constant brown water through the kitchen sink and sometimes the bathroom. toilet was broken for about 3 weeks before they decided to fix it..the first time. Cockroaches ALL over my front hallway which would eventually make their way into the apartment. Constantly recieved text messages that I Was not allowed to have my "visitors" (my black and Latino friends btw) in the building past 7pm. " I hope your homies are not at the building right now, it's after 7" was one of the texts. Never received any messages when my white friends were over.. It's disgusting. STAY AWAY

WNC Property Management and Simon Tisman have been a pleasure to work with--highly responsive and…read moreprofessional since the initial consultation of how to make our house rentable. Simon gave specific recommendations, took great pictures, posted on all rental platforms and found quality tenants quickly. Simon communicates very well and handles all issues promptly and professionally. WNC Property Management is well worth the management fees and peace of mind that your property is in good hands. I highly recommend them.