Top 10 Reasons
I'm the Real Estate Agent for You!

1. I have over Twenty-six (26) years of experience successfully guiding buyers and sellers of homes and land in the mountains of North Carolina from Boone to Blowing Rock to Ashe County.  

2. I know the neighborhoods, schools, market conditions, zoning regulations and local economy. My years of experience in custom home construction and remodeling, historic renovations, land development and rental property will be an asset to you in your own search for property.

3. I'll do the leg work, keeping you up-to-date with new listings and conditions as they impact the market.

4. I'm a full-time real estate agent - anything less and you'd be short changed.

5. I'll use my connections throughout the mortgage industry to get you the best deals possible.

6. You'll be my only client in the real estate transaction should you give me the honor of choosing me as your buyer agent.  No undisclosed dual agency.

7. I'll guide you through the complexities of buying and/or selling a house, eliminating hassles and stress.

8. As a standard business practice I preview homes as they become available, keeping you apprised of market conditions as they evolve.

9. I won't waste your time. My professional hallmarks are efficiency, attention to details and expert follow-through.  

10. You'll have the advantage of personal, one-on-one attention, as well as my dynamic web and e-mail resources and the assistance of a seasoned staff. 

Why you should choose me to be your Buyers Agent

For most families, choosing a new home is the biggest financial decision they will ever make. There are many complicated decisions involved in choosing your new home. To protect your interests and assure that you make the best possible decisions, it's important that you have an agent on your side who is an expert in the local real estate market here in the mountains.

Choose an agent with experience and education---you will appreciate the difference it makes!  I have helped buyers and sellers for over 26 years in the Blowing Rock, Boone, Watauga and Ashe County real estate markets.  I attend real estate education classes yearly to stay current on changes in laws and regulations and to study best practices in this ever-evolving industry.  I sold property in record high mortgage interest rates(1980's) and now, during record low mortgage interest rates.

Even in just twenty-five years the real estate industry has changed dramatically.

• The contract paperwork has quadrupled.

• Buyers can choose from a huge array of mortgage products.

• There are many kinds of inspections which the buyer can use to assess a property's condition: general home inspection, engineer/structural inspection, radon, mold, moisture, soil, water qualilty, environmental, as well as specific systems components like electrical, plumbing, HVAC.

• The Internet has allowed buyers to peruse any location any time of day from the comfort of their own home computer.  Today's buyer thoroughly researches possible locations before they even make a trip to that area.

As your agent, my focus is on getting you the best possible home at the best possible price. I will work hard not only in finding you potential new homes to see, but also in keeping you informed of everything that takes place. As your agent and a top expert in the local market, I'll advise you how to negotiate the best prices and terms for you and answer all of your questions as they arise. If you choose me to be your Buyer Agent, I'll be representing you, not the seller. This assures that my experience and expertise in the local market will be used in your best interests during the negotiation process.

As your agent, I will:

• Assure that you see all the properties in the area that meet your criteria. Not just those listed on the local MLS, but also many un-listed properties that I find through my local contacts and affiliations.
• Send you MLS data sheets on any property for sale in our Multiple List Service.
• Guide you through the entire process, from finding homes to look at, to getting the best financing.
• Make sure you don't pay too much for your new home. As a real estate expert in this area, I help people negotiate and make home purchase decisions every day. I can help you avoid costly mistakes.
• Answer all of your questions about the local market area. Not just about homes for sale, but about schools, neighborhoods, the local economy and more.
• Send you digital pictures on any new listing I have previewed for you.
• Deliver to you all contracts and affiliated paperwork by e-mail, fax or overnight mail. 
• Coordinate all details to close of sale by e-mail with you.
• Make your real estate experience as pleasant, professional and efficient as I possibly can.

My website is designed to tell you about living in the mountains of North Carolina, give you information about the local real estate market and provide a complete picture gallery on each of my listings. For those of you who like to do your "homework" ahead of time, my website enhances your research and saves you time.  If you want to start your property search by first meeting with me personally, please contact me to start the process. I look forward to working together with you.

Through my website you can open an Internet door to see what life might be like for you if you lived in these beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Don't miss my Community Links page--chock full of snippets of life in the mountains.

Let me help you find your dream home and assure your best interests are protected throughout the entire process. Feel free to call or e-mail me with any questions you may have at any time. Fill out this form and I'll get back to you right away.