Carol Smith, Real Estate Agent at NextHome Custom Realty

Carol Smith,

Real Estate Agent at
NextHome Custom Realty

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Carol's Transactions

  • 1504 Matthew Ct
    Lawrenceburg
    Single Family Home
    Seller
    $147,500
    07/23/2019
  • 325 Ewing St
    Frankfort
    Single Family Home
    Buyer
    $157,000
    07/12/2019
  • 99 Iron Dr
    Frankfort
    Single Family Home
    Seller
    $139,900
    07/12/2019
  • 1215 Miami Trail
    Frankfort
    Single Family Home
    3 bed / 3 bath
    Buyer
    $220,000
    06/21/2019
  • 185 Hickory Rd
    Lawrenceburg
    Single Family Home
    Buyer
    $134,200
    05/17/2019
  • 113 Hiawatha Trl
    Frankfort
    Single Family Home
    Buyer
    $140,000
    05/10/2019
  • 832 1st Ave
    Frankfort
    Single Family Home
    Buyer
    $38,900
    05/08/2019

More about Carol Smith,

I am a lifelong resident of Central Kentucky. My husband is a retired military veteran (he is also co-owner of our business and a REALTOR). Daughter, Univ. of Ky. graduate and licensed full-time REALTOR with our brokerage. I am on the Board of the Chamber of Commerce (former Ambassador of the Year), Kiwanis and Rotary Club boards. I am also former Chairperson of Planning & Zoning and am very familiar with Frankfort and the surrounding areas. When you are ready for a new address or need tips to help sell your home I am happy to provide professional, dependable service for all your real estate needs.
Education

KSU

Other Certifications

ABR, GRI, LBAR Licensed, KYR Licensed, NAR Licensed, Seller Representative Specialist (SRS)

Awards

2016 Master Club Award, 2017 Premier Sales Award, 2015 Chamber Ambassador of the Year

Other Languages

German

License Number

185341

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  • Carol listed and sold my home

      Carol Smith did a great job in helping us sell our house. She was able to do in 2 months what our previous realtor could not do in 6 months. She put together a good package that highlighted the best of the house. Carol was knowledgeable and professional. She kept us informed throughout the selling/closing process. We are very thankful that Carol was our realtor. Rusty Woods

    • Carol made selling our house a breeze. We sold at above what I thought we could in 3 days. She did all the paperwork and even helped me close from another state. She will go the extra mile for you.

      - Todd Smith
    • Carol is amazing! Shes on top of everything and always responds to questions right away! Our house was pending within 24 hours of being put in the market and everything went smooth from there! Highly recommend Next Home Custom Realty!

      - Chelsie Blakeman
    • Carol did a wonderful job guiding us through buying our first home. She was always available to answer questions and made the entire process smooth and efficient. Highly recommend!

      - Kristen Clemens
    • I recently moved to Frankfort from Idaho. I received Carol's name and number from a realtor in Idaho. He was looking for someone in the area with excellent credentials and experience. I met Carol once and then the rest of our time was handled over email and phone until we met again on closing day when I arrived in Frankfort. She was completely professional and helpful as we ran into a couple snags along the way. She handled everything with professionalism and totally had my interest in heart during the transactions. I would and do recommend Carol if your are looking to buy or sell a home. By the way, I love my new home and the city of Frankfort! Thank you Carol!

      - Angela LaTulippe
    • I highly recommend Carol. Great communication. She always kept us up to date with the status of our listing. The closing was quick and easy even though we lived in another state.

      - Jeff Strange
    • Carol has been the most helpful, most patient realtor we could have had the pleasure of working with. She listened to what we wanted, and showed us every house in which we were interested. Once we found the house we wanted, she helped us from making the offer through the inspection process and all the way through closing. She was available throughout the process to answer all our questions. Carol was everything we wanted in a realtor. We'd highly recommend her.

      - Wendy Wren
    • Carl did an outstanding job helping my wife and I find a home. Every time we said no see would come back with another to view. All I can add is fantastic

      - William Wren
    • We want to express our pleasure with our real estate agent, Carol Smith. Carol guided us through the entire process of searching for the perfect house, to making and offer and eventually closing on our home. We credit Carol with a smooth, stress-free home buying and pleasurable experience. I know if you make Carol your realtor, you will be as pleased as we were. Thanks again, Carol

      - Rhonda and Robert Sharfe
    • Carol made the whole process of buying a house seamless! This was our first time buying and she made sure nothing fell through the cracks. I highly recommend her if you're looking for a realtor who knows her stuff!

      - Kate Monheimer
    • Carol was great to work with. She found recent sales and comparisons for the first meeting. She remained available for questions and helped us with whatever we needed as we moved. I would highly recommend her services!

      - Daniel Burgin
    • Carol Smith was extremely efficient answer any questions we needed answered. Even if she didn't know the answer off the top of her head. She researched the answer for us. Carol Showed us the property promptly and professionally. We were even able to close on the house a week early. I Would recommend her to anyone looking to buy in the Frankfort,Kentucky area. Carol also provided us with fast and efficient way to get our internet, T.V. electric and water. Thank you Carol Smith

      - Richard Gillette
    • We went through over a half dozen real estate agents until we found Carol Smith, who's pleasant, patient, punctual, and proficient.

      - Hans Battenfeld
    • Carol gives the kind of personal attention it takes to completely go through the process to make your home show well and sell well! The best! Thx Carol! Dean

      - Dean Ball
    • We highly recommend Carol Smith for any real estate representation. She is very efficient; detail oriented and did not talk but left us to walk through property uninterrupted. When we asked a question, she answered. If she doesnt know, shell do her research and quickly respond by email, text, or phone call. She is very professional in handling any problem that arises and was most willing to meet contractors and service people when we were not available. We just bought a home long distance with multiple seller issues, contingencies, and closing documents. Carol stayed on top of everything; never dropped the ball and was never rattled. We are so pleased to have engaged her services in relocating to central Kentucky.

      - David and McGehee Marsh
    • I would highly recommend Carol Smith for any of your real estate ventures. She is very ambitious and will do everything necessary to meet all of your real estate needs. Her communication is great. Advertising is great. She goes above and beyond. She sold my condo when nobody else could. Thank you Carol Smith.

      - Brenda Bryant
    • I was in the market to purchase a home and it was a pleasure working with Carol. She was very prompt in responding to me, either instantly or within minutes. She was readily available to schedule viewings of houses and accommodated my schedule. Carol was very knowledgeable about the buying process and gave me tips and advice along the way. She's very professional and personable as well. I wouldn't hesitate to use her again and to recommend her to others!

      - Jennifer Barbee
    • Carol is a wonderful person to work with She helped us through every detail of buying our home thank you for all that you did for us

      - Myron Knight
    • carol did an amazing job. I told her what I was looking for and she found the perfect house for our family. I would recommend carol and I would use her in the future. awesome job.

      - Traci Mcgranahan
    • Highly likely to recommendBought a Single Family home in 2017 in Frankfort, KY.Carol is very prompt, insightful. She is very nice & easy to talk to.She is a really good realitor.She took care of many things that I wasn't able to due to my work schedule. Carol is Great!!

      - Cathy Knight
    • Carol made what can be a stressful endeavor very pleasant. Her calm demeanor kept me calm and she answered my questions and made suggestions to help us throughout the process. I highly recommend Carol.

      - Nancy Miley
    • Highly likely to recommendBought a Single Family home in 2017 in Frankfort, KY.Local knowledge:5/5Process expertise:5/5Responsiveness:5/5Negotiation skills:5/5carol knew exactly what I wanted and found it for me. she made the experience a good one. I would recommend her to others as she is amazing. I will definitely use her in the future if that time comes. thanks for all the great work Carol Smith.

      - Buyer
    • Carol's professionalism is exemplary. Her knowledge and attention to detail makes it easy to fully trust Carol which gives us peace of mind. Carol is authentic, a good listener and committed to great service.

      - Tom and Hope Beatty
    • Carol was amazing. She was very patient, worked around my crazy schedule and was very helpful but did not push. I truly believe she was surprised when I finally found my home. I appreciate all of her assistance not only helping me find my home but with the closing process as well. I highly recommend her!

      - Christy Hendren
    • Carol did an amazing job helping my wife and find the perfect home for our family of six. We look at homes for months, numerous homes. Carol never once got frustrated with us and was more then willing to show whatever home we wanted to look at. She found us homes that she thought would accommodate our large family, that my wife and I never would have found. I would recommend Carol to anyone and everyone! She cares about satisfiction and making home buying easy! Five star home buying experience!!

      - Justin Stanley
    • Highly likely to recommendBought a Single Family home in 2017 in Frankfort, KY.Local knowledge:5/5Process expertise:5/5Responsiveness:5/5Negotiation skills:5/5We absolutely loved Carol. She was so patient with us and walked us through the entire process start to finish. We highly recommend anyone in the market to give Carol a call!

      - Buyer
    • She did a great job. Very helpful.

      - Anonymous
    • Carol served as my real estate agent during our recent purchase of a house in Frankfort. She was great; a pleasure to work with and always willing to go the extra mile to ensure that everything went well. I wouldn't hesitate to use her again. Thanks Carol!!!

      - Danny Dailey
    • Carol was an exceptional realtor she not only Sold us the home of our dreams and worked with the owner to ensure that everything went smoothly she also listed our home we were moving from and was able to sale in only 2 weeks!! The care she took to ensure we were happy was above and beyond!! She and her husband were always their in a moments notice to answer questions and walk us through everything!! I definitely highly recommend and will use her again should I need a realtor!! The awesome thing is her husband Garth was so helpful also and worked along side of her! There greatest attribute was honestly!! This is what made us choose them to work with!! My husband and I couldn't be happier truly with our experience!!! Many blessings to them for their care they showed our family!!! A++++++

      - Penny Varble
    • My real estate transaction was a modest one, but Carol treated me "like a million". She always had time for me, and my many questions. If you are completely ready to buy or sell, I would highly recommend Carol Smith, NextHome Custom Realty, for any price point transaction. She is professional, and very, very knowledgeable.

      - C Adams
    • Highly likely to recommendSold a home in 2017 in Jett, Frankfort, KY 40601.Local knowledge:5/5Process expertise:5/5Responsiveness:5/5Negotiation skills:5/5A huge 'thank you' to Carol for making my recent transaction pain-free! I am very grateful for the personal attention I received during the entire process. Do highly recommend-

      - Seller
    • Highly likely to recommendBought a home in 2017 in Jett, Frankfort, KY 40601.Local knowledge:5/5Process expertise:5/5Responsiveness:5/5Negotiation skills:5/5Carol is an excellent realtor. She treats you as a number 1 priority. I have bought 2 homes with Carol ando will definitely call upon her expertise again in the future.

      - Buyer
    • Highly likely to recommendSold a Single Family home in 2016 in Frankfort, KY.Local knowledge:5/5Process expertise:5/5Responsiveness:5/5Negotiation skills:4/5Carol was very helpful to me in selling my home. She responded quickly to my phone calls and texts. If you are looking for an honest realtor who you can completely trust, she is the one!

      - Seller
    • Highly likely to recommendBought a Single Family home in 2016 in Frenchburg, KY.Local knowledge:5/5Process expertise:5/5Responsiveness:5/5Negotiation skills:5/5We lived in Illinois and we wanted to move to the Lexington area. Carol was professional, knowledgeable and very determined to find us a property. We had very unique challenges but Carol never wavered. Over four months and three trips from Chicago to Kentucky Carol, and her husband Garth, managed to check off everything we needed in a property. From the first email on 2/16/16 to when we purchased our house on 6/30/16 we never felt alone and always felt they were there to answer our questions. I would recommend Carol and Garth to anyone looking to buy or sell a house.

      - Buyer
    • Highly likely to recommendShowed home in 2016 in Jett, Frankfort, KY 40601.Local knowledge:5/5Process expertise:5/5Responsiveness:5/5Negotiation skills:4/5Carol was great! She always responded quickly. We were shopping for our first home and were pretty picky...Carol was always very patient though. She's not aggressive or annoying about selling like some realtors. If you have a question she'll answer or find an answer for you promptly. Whether buying your first home or just a new one, Carol is you woman! :)

      - Client
    • Highly likely to recommendBought a home in 2016 in Frankfort, KY.Local knowledge:5/5Process expertise:5/5Responsiveness:5/5Negotiation skills:5/5Carol Smith did an excellent job as our realtor. We viewed SEVERAL properties and she was very patient as we weeded through the process. She was always quick to answer the phone or call back in a timely manner. She went way above and beyond as professional and really made us feel like we had a friend helping us. We ran into several obstacles with the home we chose and some communication problems with our out-of-state lender but Carol kept us informed as each project was completed at the house and in closing the communication gap with everyone ivolved. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Carol Smith to anyone who is looking to purchase/sell their home. Thanks so much Carol

      - Donna Broomall
    • Highly likely to recommendSold my Vacant Land home in 2016 in Frankfort, KY.Local knowledge:5/5Process expertise:5/5Responsiveness:5/5Negotiation skills:4/5Carol Smith was such a pleasure to work with in the recent sale of our property. Although it took a while to sell, she continued to diligently work on advertising and showing the property. Her patience and understanding of our limited knowledge as first time sellers helped us feel at ease. We hope to work with her again as we are considering buying a new home and selling our current home. I would definitely recommend her services to family and friends.

      - Connie Renfroe
    • Highly likely to recommendBought a home in 2015 in Jett, Frankfort, KY 40601.Local knowledge:5/5Process expertise:5/5Responsiveness:5/5Negotiation skills:5/5Carol was our ideal Realtor. She provided plenty of information while still letting us make our own decisions. We fact checked what she told us, and she never misled us in any way. We were very much beginners at buying a home, and Carol was always very useful and helpful. She was consistently available, and was always prompt about returning calls and emails. We will recommend Carol to anyone we know that is looking to buy or sell a home in the area.

      - Buyer
    • Highly likely to recommendBought a Single Family home in 2015 in Frankfort, KY.Local knowledge:5/5Process expertise:5/5Responsiveness:5/5Negotiation skills:4/5Carol's welcoming approach to the home purchase process is ideal for first time home buyers. We chose Carol based on a consistent selling/buying record for homes within our price range. After the initial meeting, we felt comfortable in choosing her for the process based on her calm, honest demeanor and quick response to questions that arose on any given day. By the closing date, Carol had provided frequent assistance and useful knowledge to make the home purchase seem like a simple process. Highly recommended.

      - Buyer
    • Highly likely to recommendBought a Single Family home in 2015 in Frankfort, KY.Local knowledge:5/5Process expertise:5/5Responsiveness:5/5Negotiation skills:5/5Carol was so professional and worked diligently to expedite the purchase of my new home. I've used a couple realtors and Carol is by far the best, she even worked on my purchase while on vacation! If you need a true professional you can't go wrong with Carol.

      - Buyer
    • Highly likely to recommendBought a home in 2015 in Frankfort, KY.Local knowledge:5/5Process expertise:5/5Responsiveness:5/5Negotiation skills:5/5Carol was awesome! Working 24/7 with people can't be easy, but she does it. She went on vacation the week we were originally supposed to close and still was contacting me everyday with updates. She has the patience of a saint, and there is no question that I would ask her to be my realtor again. I would HIGHLY recommend Carol for buying a home, and I will definitely contact her if I were to sell. Thanks for everything Carol!

      - Buyer
    • Highly likely to recommendBought a Single Family home in 2015 in Frankfort, KY.Local knowledge:5/5Process expertise:5/5Responsiveness:5/5Negotiation skills:5/5Used Carol to purchase a home after a move from Lexington. After we found the house I wanted, she secured utility records to make sure there were no surprises waiting and produced comps from recent sales to help formulate an offer. Wound up paying much less than I'd even hoped for. I'm very happy in my new home and thrilled at what I ended up paying for it. I would use her again as my agent if I ever needed to move again (but I'm planning on staying put for a good long while).

      - Buyer
    • Highly likely to recommendBought a Single Family home in 2015 in Frankfort, KY.Local knowledge:5/5Responsiveness:5/5Was very impressed with Carol's responsiveness and flexibility. She worked very hard to show me houses on my limited schedule and responded to all my requests immediately. Satisfied customer here!

      - Buyer
    • Highly likely to recommendShowed home in 2015 in Jett, Frankfort, KY 40601.Local knowledge:5/5Process expertise:5/5Responsiveness:5/5Negotiation skills:5/5Carol has been very helpful and patient with me during the past six months. I have been searching for my perfect home for 6 months and during this process she has shown me multiple houses. She has also answered any and all questions I have had and she is very quick in her response. I would highly recommend this agent to anybody looking for a new home or wanting to sell theirs as she really knows her stuff and she is very patient.

      - Client
    • Highly likely to recommendBought a home in 2014 in Uttingertown, KY 40509.An awesome realtor any problem that came up she was right on top of it she new how much I wanted my house we closed In a few weeks it was great I would highly recommend her.

      - Barbara Gardner
    • Highly likely to recommendBought a Single Family home in 2015 in Lawrenceburg, KY.Local knowledge:4/5Process expertise:5/5Responsiveness:5/5Negotiation skills:5/5Carol was in my corner through every turn. We started our process by meeting 4-5 realtors and Only Carol found us a huge list of houses and resources without even our agreement to use her services. I got the house I wanted at the price I wanted and even got money handed to me at closing. She kept the mortgage broker happy and away from us while making sure I had done everything to keep the process smooth.

      - Buyer
    • Highly likely to recommendSold a Single Family home in 2015 in Frankfort, KY.Local knowledge:5/5Process expertise:5/5Responsiveness:5/5Negotiation skills:5/5If you are looking for a patient, kind, understanding, hard-working, no-pressure realtor, Carol is your agent! She is amazing and works around the clock to get the job done. Carol does not leave a stone unturned. She has excellent and creative marketing skills. Don't let her quiet demeanor fool you because she is strategizing her plan to help you be successful the entire time! I would highly recommend Carol and will use her again in the future.THANK YOU Carol! Not only did I gain a realtor, but now a great friend!

      - Beth Sutherland