828 Real Estate:
Mountain Roots. Local Hearts. Real Service.

At 828 Real Estate, we’re neighbors first. Located in downtown Boone, we’re thankful to be the only locally owned boutique real estate brokerage in the heart of downtown. Our team is made up of High Country locals who care deeply about the people, land, and communities we serve.
We’ve walked these hills, shoveled these driveways, and waved to familiar faces in the grocery store line. We’ve helped people find homes near the ski slopes, tucked-away cabins for summer getaways, land for building dreams, and solid investments for the long haul. Real estate may be what we do—but building trust is who we are.
At the end of the day, this is home—for us and, hopefully, for you too. Or if it is time to move on, we would be honored to help you.

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828 Real Estate

A Common Problem: Feeling Lost in a Market You Don’t Know

Buying or selling in the mountains can get complicated—fast. Septic permits, road access, easements,  short-term rental rules, steep slopes, and weather patterns aren’t always obvious to outsiders. Even folks who’ve lived here for years sometimes run into hurdles when it’s time to make a move.

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed, and even easier to end up with the wrong advice. When agents don’t understand the ins and outs of our local market, it’s the buyer or seller who pays the price—in stress, delays, or missed opportunities.

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Our Solution: Local Knowledge with a Heart for Service

At 828 Real Estate, we live here, raise our kids here, and put our time and energy back into the place we call home. This isn’t a satellite office or a franchise. It’s local people working for local people, and for those who want to be part of our community.

We’re committed to being straightforward, responsive, and genuinely helpful. If we don’t know the answer, we’ll connect you to someone who does. If a property isn’t right for you, we’ll say so. And if you need someone to meet a contractor on-site, we’re happy to swing by.

Here’s who we love serving:

  • People moving to Watauga, Ashe, or Avery counties full-time
  • Sellers who want the most return on their investment
  • Buyers looking for second homes or seasonal escapes
  • Investors seeking long-term or short-term rental potential
  • Buyers hoping to find land for building, hunting, or holding
  • Locals ready to downsize, upsize, or just make a change

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Why It Matters

Our clients don’t just want an agent—they want someone who listens, understands mountain life, and knows what it takes to make a smart move here. When it comes to navigating mountain real estate, having a local on your side makes all the difference.

We’ll be honest with you. We’ll work hard for you. And we’ll treat your purchase or sale like it’s our own.

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(828) 386-6047

What You Can Count On

Reliable Communication

A team who knows and loves the High Country

Reliable Communication

Community-minded service with a personal touch

Vendor Network

Honest advice grounded in real market knowledge

Persistence

Help connecting with trusted local partners (contractors, lenders, surveyors, you name it)

Authentic Relationships

Agents who show up on time, return calls, and don’t make promises they can’t keep

At the end of the day, this is home—for us and, hopefully, for you too. We’d be honored to help you find your place here.

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