All real estate agents have stories. I thought I would start sharing some of mine.
From time to time, I will also share insights into rules and regulations as well as suggestions and advice.
Dual Agency: How many cooks do you really want in the kitchen?
In real estate, "Single Agency" means I represent you—and only you. I am your teammate, working entirely in your best interest to secure the best outcome for your needs. "Dual Agency" happens when one Broker represents both sides. By law, the Broker must remain neutral. You can't fully fight for [...]
Market Stats: What We’re Seeing in Buncombe & Henderson Counties
January 1, 2026 – June 30, 2026 These stats are pulled from the Canopy Regional MLS The Buncombe County market is showing an increase in inventory, giving buyers more options than they had at this time last year. The number of three-bedroom, single-family homes on the market has increased by [...]
Meet the Face Behind My Logo
My business logo is a mashup of the official Sterling Real Estate logo and my personal branding—a dog, of course! A previous Broker-in-Charge encouraged me to develop a personal brand that would make me easily recognizable. Since I've been competing in dog sports since the mid-1990s, incorporating my Golden Retrievers [...]
Fences Make Good Neighbors—But Know Where Your Property Line Is
"Fences make good neighbors," but before putting up a new fence, it's always wise to have a surveyor clearly mark your property lines. A good rule of thumb is to place your fence several inches inside your boundary so there can be no question about where the fence—and your property—ends. [...]
Sometimes Real Estate Gets in the Way of Writing About Real Estate
I realized recently that I haven't written a blog post in quite some time. The truth is, when life gets busy, my focus shifts almost entirely to taking care of my existing clients—and the past few months have been especially busy. Recently, I had a client who needed to [...]
My first sale
Someone asked this morning what my first real estate sale was. That's easy to remember. It was a home with a baby buried in the back yard, viewable from the kitchen window. Yep. You read that right. My first listing was early in 2004. I had heard that a couple [...]