Why you need a top real estate agent in Asheville, NC
There are 1,906 real estate agents in Asheville, NC right now. Properties are listed for 88 days on average. The difference in time spent on the market in Asheville, NC for top agents is 1.9x less than the time an average agent spends on a given housing transaction.
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Randi Beard is a dedicated Buyers Agent with Premier Sotheby's International Realty in Asheville, NC. She is a full time Realtor and has extensive knowledge of the Asheville market. Randi works with residential buyers, sellers and investors. She ranks in the top 5% of all Realtors in Western North Carolina. After being a corporate meeting manager for fifteen years in the pharmaceutical industry, Randi decided to expand her interest to real estate. For the past 14 years, Randi has jumped head first into all aspects of real estate. She served as a Substitute Trustee for foreclosures and is fluent in 1031 Exchanges. She has been buying and selling rental properties while learning techniques of creative financing and utilizing various resources. Randi’s corporate background has given her the expertise to handle every detail for her clients and allow them to enjoy the process. After having sold several investment properties, she realized how much she enjoyed residential and multi-family sales. “I love working with people and home has always been such an important part of my life". Randi grew up in Louisville, KY graduating from University of Kentucky in Lexington with a BS in Cultural Anthropology. Randi first fell in love with the Asheville area working as whitewater kayak instructor for the Nantahala Outdoor Center, and, after living in Palm Springs, CA and Atlanta, GA, returned to the mountains knowing this would be home. She enjoys the many outdoor activities this area has to offer including biking, hiking, trail running and water sports. Randi is an active member of the Asheville Board of Realtors, North Carolina Association of Realtors, Carolina Real Estate Investors Association (CREIA), and National Association of Realtors.
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Whether buying or selling, Ginny realizes the real estate transaction is not only an economic decision but often an emotional time as well. She recalls the closing of a former home, “I should have grinned all the way to the bank, however I sobbed on the closing papers thinking about the friends we were leaving.” Having lived in five states, Ginny knows the joys and frustrations of moving. Shortly after landing in Mooresville in 2001, Ginny joined the Welcome Committee as a Community Ambassador and has enjoyed welcoming hundreds of newcomers to the Lake Norman area. Hearing new homeowners’ stories of their moving experiences motivated Ginny to obtain her real estate license and become an advocate for her clients. Raised on a Michigan Dairy farm, Ginny learned the value of dedication and hard work. After graduating from Michigan State University, she enjoyed a career in marketing and public relations which relocated her from the Midwest to California. After marriage and two children, she followed her husband’s building materials career to Colorado and finally to North Carolina. While the children were young, she worked from home as a recruiter placing independent contractors in projects across the country. Ginny’s background in marketing, public relations and recruiting along with her love for people serves her well in real estate. After obtaining her real estate license in 2006 she has successfully closed hundreds of transactions. Whether working with a buyer or marketing a home for a seller, Ginny is known for “Going Beyond Service.” When her husband, Dan, joined Ginny in the business the team motto became, “Raising the BAR in Real Estate.” Together with their administrative assistant, Lisa French and buyer specialists, Ellen Takatori and Roberta Browne, the Barker Team strives to continually go beyond service and raise the bar in the business.
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Rachel is a licensed real estate agent and is currently with Ivester Jackson Blackstream, Asheville's Christie's International Real Estate Affiliate. She is a multimillion-dollar top producing real estate professional who has lived in North Carolina for over 20 years and is known for her high standards of professionalism and dedication to client satisfaction. Originally from New England, Rachel found her way to North Carolina to play college field hockey at Catawba College. After graduating from nursing school at Western Carolina University, she found her way to Asheville and knew she had found her home. Rachel has an extensive market knowledge of the Asheville and Lake James areas, and she spends her free time with her husband Brad and their rescue pup Winston at their home on the lake. Rachel loves running, hiking, mountain biking, paddle boarding and Lagree Pilates and is always up for new adventures. Her experience as a Registered Nurse taught her to always listen and put the needs of others first. Rachel has a compassionate and caring nature and although her first love was healthcare; her true passion is real estate.
"Rachel is so nice and it was a pleasure working with her."
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Top Asheville real estate agent stats at a glance
A top real estate agent can save you significant time and money. Asheville, NC has 1,906 active agents, and HomeLight compares data on all of them to identify the top performers. The city’s top 3% of agents do 77.1% more deals yearly than the average agent, move homes off the market 46.8% faster, and save their clients more money — sellers save 4.5x more and buyers save 1.5x more.
Top Seller's Agents
San Francisco’s top 3% of agents sell 1.8x more properties than the average agent, and sell homes 41.1 days faster. Even better? A top Asheville real estate agent nets you 5.2% more on your list price.
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Top Buyer's Agents
Top Asheville buyer's agents transact 1.7x more than the average agent and help clients save up to 348.7% on their home purchases.
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Ratings and reviews of top real estate agents in Asheville, NC
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Find the best agent or REALTOR® for your favorite Asheville neighborhood
Based on the available transaction data for homes bought and sold in Asheville,top agents are frequently doing deals in Oakley, Biltmore Forest, and Kenilworth.
Oakley
Active Agents | 333 |
Time on Market | 92 |
Avg. Sale Price | $250,095 |
Biltmore Forest
Active Agents | 278 |
Time on Market | 113 |
Avg. Sale Price | $337,945 |
Kenilworth
Active Agents | 209 |
Time on Market | 117 |
Avg. Sale Price | $387,348 |