Nick has helped my family buy not one but two properties in the Asheville area over the last 5…read moreyears. I can't recommend him enough! He is a such a great mix of personable, professional, and down-to-earth, which makes the searching process feel fun and un-rushed. But when you're ready to commit...he gets the job done. Nick's reputation proceeds him. I feel that we were taken more seriously because he was our agent, which gave us a leg up in the process. Nick has an excellent team behind him, and thanks to their guidance, insight, and support, we now live in our dream home!

Nick did an amazing job helping us with our dream home purchase in Asheville! He made the process…read morereally seamless with us being out of state and really went to bat for us. There were numerous hurdles that he helped us overcome with ease. He had a keen eye for the challenges that needed to be addressed with the property and land. Nick has great instincts and advocated for us in a professional but also a kind way as a good human being. I love doing business with people like that where you get the best of both worlds! Super responsive and accommodating with the challenges of an out of state purchase, repair estimates, etc. Nick's assistant Renée is amazing and so detail-oriented. They are a dream team! Thanks Nick for making our family's dream come true!

We worked with Tara to buy our first home in a region that was very new to us. All throughout the…read moreprocess we felt supported and informed, never pressured. I'm not sure how else to say that Tara was really everything we hoped we would be able to find in a relator. It was fun to "shop" with her, and when we got serious about a couple of properties she went to bat for us in every possible way. As were were navigating this process partly remotely, Tara went above and beyond to provide virtual showings for us and attending important events in the process in person that we were not able to be present for. Tara was quick to respond to all of our queries, and always took the time to communicate and help us find answers to our questions. I can not recommend Tara Thompson highly enough!

My partner and I were referred to Tara by friends who had worked with her in the past. It's hard to…read moreoverstate just how instrumental Tara was in helping us with our first home buying experience. Her calm, clear and consistent communication was so incredibly vital during a traditionally stressful process. If you're looking to find a home in the WNC area, I highly recommend working with Tara!

As a wedding officiant, I had the opportunity to work with Ruth on a wedding. She was the…read morephotographer, and I was able to chat with her at times. She was very professional, and friendly. I would highly recommend Ruth for real estate photography. Bill Harrison Harrison Wedding Officiant

This young shutterbug "has the eye" to take amazing photos of any location - homes (interiors and…read moreexteriors), landscapes, plants & flowers -- you name it. (Makes me jealous.) And, she has a wonderful sparkling personality to boot! Check out the portfolio on her Facebook page and be amazed. https://www.facebook.com/ruth.dunwoody

A person doesn't know what they don't know. CMS was the seller's agent in a property I recently…read morepurchased. I used the listing's photos in my own rental ad and was rightfully contacted by CMS to tell me this was against the law. It's HOW the seller's agent and then broker approached me that is the problem. Bullying, accusatorily haranguing and threatening are never goodwill courses of action. Their incessant, aggressive interruptions were so pervasive that I could never get out a full apology, offer financial compensation or request to be contacted if the ad should show up on an outlier site as the listing had gone viral. Going to their office to discuss the first episode of ill-treatment, I received more of the same: defensive, interrupting, even called unethical. When I asked the broker's name, I was kicked out of the office; she grabbed their business card signage to prevent my knowing it and threatened to call the police. A disturbing show of in-kind organizational personality and behavior. Everyone appears friendly when money is to be made. Inauthenticity and character flaws are discovered when there is no money on the table and a sincere (attempt at an) apology is rendered valueless.

I can't' brag on Luda Cooper enough. After trying to sell my home for over three years, Luda Cooper…read moreworked her magic. I had all but given up on selling my home after going through a plethora of agents who were equally frustrated with my challenging property. Then my husband found Carolina Mountain Sales via Jessica at Ideal Agent. Luda Cooper was assigned to our home from Carolina Mountain Sales. Luda went above and beyond her call of duty. From the beginning of the process all the way to the last detail, Luda made the process and absolute joy. The home was the eleventh home I've sold, and after a grueling three years, Luda turned a nightmare into a pleasant experience. Her attention to the details were key in making the selling experience a smooth process. Luda understands the process from the aesthetic, the psychological, and the financial angle of selling. Her calm demeanor and pleasant presentation are infectious. If anyone is looking for a dedicated and experienced agent, I strongly urge you to contact Luda Cooper at Carolina Mountain Sales today. I'm so happy we found her.

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.

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!

I recently had the pleasure of working with Julia Burdette on a real estate transaction in…read moreHendersonville, NC. She was prompt and clear in all of her communications, which can never be taken for granted in the Real Estate business. She worked diligently toward a mutually beneficial agreement for all parties, while ensuring that her client's interests were safeguarded. She gets 5 stars from me for being quick, thorough and professional!

I'm so happy I had the chance to stay here again! BJ was just as friendly and welcoming as he was…read morelast time, and the hostel looked pretty much exactly the same. This time, we had a room off the kitchen. Even given the fairly central location in the house, our stay was quiet and comfortable; It was in the middle of summer, so air conditioning units may have blocked out some potential noise, but overall there was no kitchen-noise to deal with that we noticed. Again, the hostel was clean, felt safe, and was overall a great place to stay. This is an awesome location near to lots of restaurants and bars, and lends to easily walking anywhere in downtown Asheville within 15-20 minutes max.

Asheville Hostel & Guest House in Asheville, NC was perfect for my needs. It was clean and safe. It…read morehad everything that I needed to be comfortable (clean linens, towels, clean bathroom, well-stocked kitchen, etc.). FYI, This is not a party hostel. This is a quiet hostel located in a quiet neighborhood which I prefer over the traditional party hostel. I did not encounter any problems. I would definitely consider staying here again.

We are SO glad to have had Rika Taylor as our Realtor. Here are a few reasons why:…read more 1. Rika has an eye like a hawk and she thinks out loud. Every house visit was like "going to school" because Rika analyzed everything (from the foundation to the gutters to the windows, etc) and explained what she was seeing and why it would matter to us in the long run. She was upfront and candid about flaws and things that would turn into future projects. We always felt in great hands and knew he had our best interests at heart. 2. She was patient and met us where we were in terms of our knowledge of the home-buying process. Over the course of our working relationship, she spent hours on the phone with us, walking us through different scenarios and helping us ensure we had everything financially to seize the right moment when it arrived. 3. She's savvy! She knows her market inside and out and, when we did find the right house, she helped us craft a solid, strategic offer that landed us our dream home! We would recommend Rika to our family, friends--anyone looking to buy a home in the Asheville area!

Last November we purchased a house in Weaverville, the Real Estate company that represented the…read moresellers was Mosaic Realty and the agent was Leann Bound. During the negotiation and subsequent sale, communication with our agent was extremely slow and we couldn't shake the feeling that they were playing games. We were told there were "multiple offers", "the sellers were very difficult to get hold of" and we only heard that our offer was accepted after waiting several days and finally providing a deadline. It made us feel manipulated throughout the process. Not the main reason for this review as it gets worse. A 2023 Kawasaki Mule side by side was included in our Purchase Agreement and was to be conveyed to us and was included in the contract purchase price. At closing, our attorney said that they had a document confirming the vehicle had been paid off and was free and clear of any liens, however they did not have the title, but expected it to be sent within the week. We closed on the house and waited for the title. Nothing for months. We finally contacted Leann who said it was not her job to follow up with the sellers and refused to give us the sellers contact information. We began contacting the owner of Mosaic, Michael Figuera and he basically gave us the run around and after a couple weeks of texts and emails he finally replied: "it was not his responsibility, stop contacting him, he was a real estate agent and anything else that conveyed with the contract was not his or Leann's concern"! After further research, we discovered that all we needed to obtain the title was a Bill of Sale from the sellers. I asked Michael Figuera one last time to contact the sellers for this and he replied that he had already done so, the sellers "don't want to be bothered and to stop contacting him". Months after the sale, I was able to finally get the contact info of one of the sellers and sent an email requesting the document and letting them know what we had been through with the DMV and how we'd asked Mosiac repeatedly to intervene and contact them for the document we needed. Shortly after I sent the email, the sellers responded immediately and said they were very surprised that the issue was not taken care of and that Micheal and Leann had never contacted them about it! They were very apologetic and quick to respond. So we finally received the Bill of Sale and were able to get the title from the DMV with no help whatsoever from Mosiac Realty and only encountered obstruction and a dismissive attitude. It's inconceivable that they were both complicit in doing everything they possibly could to not help when it would have been so much easier and professional to honor the terms of the contract in the first place and attempt to help us get the document we needed. What a horrible experience!

Cindy is the BEST. She was totally professional, knowledgeable and amazingly generous with her time…read morein helping me find the property that was exactly right for me. Hands down go with Cindy!

Cindy is very knowledgeable about Real Estate. She is thorough and resourceful. Whether you are…read moreselling your house or buying, she will make sure you are taken care of and represent you in a professional way. It is clear that Cindy cares about your best interests. I highly recommend her---she gets it done! Sari K.