I cannot say enough about how great Derek and the entire team was during our home purchase. Our…read moreprocess was delayed multiple times due to complexities around the property and each time he was able to offer a quick solution which ended up fixing our issues each and every time. Derek is extremely knowledgeable about the entire home buying process and is very well versed about things in the home not necessarily relating to the purchase as well (such as how many of the complex systems in the house work). He has an amazing network of contacts and every single service provider he recommended was 100% perfect for what we expected. He is also great about keeping up with social media and the housing trends that are in, as well as keeping up with investment information, which make him an ideal Realtor for individuals looking for a personal home as well as investment properties. We will absolutely be using Derek again in the future and will recommend him hands down to anyone else looking for a home in the High Country area.

I cannot say enough about Derek & Terri Boyer. I had a negative experience with another realtor &…read morecold-called Derek in a panic one morning. In a market where homes were flying off the shelf within hours, Derek & Terri met me at the property lickity-split. That particular home turned out not to be "the one", but the next home was a go! After a year of working with another realtor, Derek & Terri have us moving into our new home now! From my initial call to them, to closing, was less than two months. That's in a market with no inventory! They answered countless phone calls, and solved problems in the background that I didn't even know to worry about! They worked closely with the lender & contractors involved, while we switched gears multiple times. To me, responsiveness & local expertise were the most important factors. They gave me those in spades. In a world where renovation estimates have become insane, we even discussed all the DIY options & plan to do most of it ourselves. I have no doubt that they will still be available for advice. We couldn't be more excited & thankful. There will likely be another transaction within the next year, and there is no question that I will be calling on Derek & Terri. Did I mention we did this entire transaction from another state? Yet, they made it seamless. Top notch! Please call them. You will not be disappointed!

Today is our last full day at 1353 unit 203 seven devils road. It is a 2nd story 2/2 condo unit…read morethat is entry level. It is tastefully decorated. There are cute cabin themed decorations throughout. The view from the patio of this condo is amazing! Full view of Grandfather mountain and surrounding mountains. We got lucky and hit peak fall foliage. The colors are spectacular. They have a cute patio table that we had coffee and breakfast while braving the chilly temperatures to enjoy the fresh mountain air and beautiful views. They have a gas fireplace that is perfect to warm up after sitting outside on the patio . If you love to cook or bake, the kitchen is fully stocked with new or newer appliances like waffle maker, air fryer, slow cooker, nice sets of pots and pans. There are so many nice glasses for any kind of wine you may enjoy. The dishes are in full sets and definitely not mix match like many other rentals. Everything you need so no need to bring from home. Less than a mile away, there is a small waterfall and park called Otter Falls if you are a hiker. The waterfall is the kind you can sit on rocks and put your feet in. About 2 miles away Hawks Nest has snow tubing in the winter and zip lining any other times of the year. If you like to ski, Sugar and Beech mountains are not far away. There is plenty of parking too so no need to worry about parking. We wish we were staying longer!!

I had the occasion to return to Echota on the weekend of May 29-31, 2020, since short-term rentals…read morehad again been permitted in the state after the onset of COVID-19. Though we were concerned about traveling while cases were still occurring in North Carolina, we felt reassured with our past experiences with Foscoe Rentals as well as the assurances on their website that they were following proper health protocols. I was happy that the unit I previously stayed in - CB-2 in Chalakee -- was available. Upon arrival at 6 p.m. on Friday evening, we encountered a nightmarish scene in the era of COVID -- a room that had not been serviced, with dirty sheets, items left unattended in the kitchen, and, because this is a new world -- no toilet paper. I immediately called the after-hours number and waited 45 minutes with no response. When I called the service again, I was placed on hold and connected to a staff member, Heather, who took ownership of the situation, which was eventually remedied. That said, this was an unforgivable lapse given the times in which we unfortunately live. I would have expected a reputable company like Foscoe would absolutely ensure housekeeping was done between rentals, and was disappointed with the self-advocacy that I found myself in, after hours, on a Friday. At this writing, I have not received any further follow-up. My advice -- insist upon confirmation of the unit's cleanliness before arrival, especially since they are following "contactless check-in" protocol and you will not be speaking with personnel prior to getting your key. UPDATE: Upon sharing my dissatisfaction with the management company, I received a refund of the housekeeping portion of my rental. This is satisfactory given the situation.

Jeffrey was amazingly thorough. He spent 5 hours in the house going thru areas I don't recall any…read moreprevious inspector ever doing. When he was done, he went over each and every item on his report to make sure I understood everything. Stressing the items I should be concerned about and need to be addressed sooner rather than later. Days later when I had a question about an issue (due to a contractors response to a request to fix it), he responded quickly and with a detailed response. I will recommend Jeffrey to anyone who I know is purchasing a house. A great find!

George Winkler is a fair, down-to-earth landlord who appreciates his tenants. He's very…read moreaccommodating in terms of maintenance repairs, roommate problems, bringing in pets, and family emergencies. Just stay in contact with him via phone or email when you need something and he'll take care of it as best he can. Wave at him when he's mowing or out in the yard - he's a nice guy!! The property itself (I stayed in New River Farms near the mall for two years) are fair for their price. My roommates and I each paid $475 a month for a four bedroom two bathroom unit. Utilities are all-inclusive except internet and cable, which you can easily call and set up yourself with any of the local Boone providers. There was a small kitchen, dining, space, and washer and dryer. My favorite part about NRF was that I could paint our unit. I hate living in stark white spaces and George was more than happy to let me paint. Complaints I have are small. The kitchen is really tiny, so when three or four people are in there moving around and cooking, it can get hectic and cramped. Neighbors are alright most of the time. When parties get thrown, everybody is pretty nice about getting to bed by 1:00 or 2:00. The only negative is the trash that sometimes gets left around on the porches and in the parking lot. Mail was easy. Trash and recycling was easy. And the location was really hard to beat for the price. Close to the mall, bus lines, and Walmart. Just make sure you pick good roommates to live with and pick up after yourself!