Our Client Success Stories
Nothing makes us happier than seeing our client's fully realize their real estate goals.
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"Sarah and 828 are the best. I’ve used her to both buy and sell. Goes above and beyond for her clients to get the best outcome for all parties. Nobody knows the high country and how to get good outcomes like Sarah and 828 Real Estate. High recommend,… Read More couldn’t imagine hiring someone different." Read Less

"Knowledgeable, patient, and an expert in her profession. There is no better choice!"

"Sarah has helped us with two transactions and we've been thoroughly pleased both times. Highly recommend her and the whole 828 team!"

"We absolutely loved working with Sarah Long at 828 Real Estate! From start to finish, Sarah was incredibly communicative, responsive, and supportive. She did an amazing job keeping clear communication between us and the sellers, especially through al… Read Morel of the back-and-forth negotiations.
Sarah always made time for us and never once made us feel like we weren’t a priority. We truly felt like she had our best interests in mind throughout the entire process. We are so grateful for her guidance and expertise and would 100% use Sarah again for our next real estate purchase. We highly recommend her to anyone looking for a realtor who genuinely cares about her clients!" Read Less

"I had an outstanding experience working with Sarah Long as my real estate agent. From the very beginning, Sarah demonstrated professionalism, knowledge, and exceptional dedication throughout the entire process of selling my property.
Sarah kept me i… Read Morenformed every step of the way, answered all of my questions promptly, and made what could have been a stressful process feel smooth and straightforward. Her expertise in marketing, negotiation, and attention to detail helped ensure a successful sale, and I always felt that she had my best interests in mind.
What truly sets Sarah apart is her commitment to her clients. She is responsive, trustworthy, and genuinely cares about achieving the best possible outcome. I highly recommend Sarah Long to anyone looking to buy or sell real estate. If you want an agent who is hardworking, knowledgeable, and dedicated to excellent service, Sarah is the person to call.
Thank you, Sarah, for all of your hard work and for making the sale of my property such a positive experience." Read Less

"We loved working with and getting to know Tricia. She is responsive, thorough and knowledgeable. She showed us houses all around Beach Mountain and the Banner elk area until we found the right place! we appreciate her professionalism and patience."

"Sarah Long at 8 to 8 Realty was a pleasure to work with. She was professional and competent, welcoming and supportive. She had excellent ideas, superb staging and thoughtful, timely communication. Sarah went above and beyond in every way to help us w… Read Moreith the sale and extra details. Highly recommended!" Read Less

"We had such a wonderful experience working with Sarah Long as first-time buyers in the High Country. She was friendly and approachable from the very first conversation, and her knowledge of the local area gave us so much confidence throughout the pro… Read Morecess. Sarah always made us feel like her top priority, advocating for us at every turn and making sure we got the best deal possible. If you're looking for someone who truly has your back in the High Country, Sarah is your person!" Read Less

"Working with Sarah was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. She helped our family find the perfect mountain home on Beech Mountain. From day one, she was patient and took the time to truly understand what we were looking for, never making us fe… Read Moreel rushed or pressured. She was also incredibly thorough, answering all of our (many) questions and guiding us through every step.
Her professionalism and knowledge of the area made the entire process smooth and stress-free. Thanks to Sarah, we found a vacation home that is the perfect fit for our family. We would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell in the High Country!" Read Less

"It was such a pleasure to meet Sarah and work with her.
The land I purchased is nearly 35 acres with logging roads, so Sarah volunteered her Jeep. We were able to really inspect and explore. Something I’m not so sure the selling agent did.
Sarah was … Read Morealways engaged and available when I needed her. I’ll definitely be calling her and the 828 for any future real estate needs and making referrals for those who ask me.
Chris" Read Less
Your real estate experts!
828 Real Estate is the only locally owned boutique brokerage in historic downtown Boone offering community-minded, client-driven Real Estate services. We prefer to focus on quality, not quantity. Located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, we serve all of the North Carolina High Country. Our primary goal is not to build a business empire but rather to build a strong community while providing excellent customer service from start to finish.
All of our agents have deep roots in the community. This gives us a unique opportunity to serve our clients with incredible customer service and localized knowledge.
