Living in the Mountains
Finding out everything you need to know for a successful move to the mountains has a bit of a learning curve. If you are a native of Western North Carolina, you already know the territory. If you’re newcomer, plan to take notes. Your best path to getting off to a good start in your home search is to consult an Asheville Realtor.
I love helping my clients get to know the ins and outs of living here; things you won't find out about by just looking at listings on Zillow. When elevations rise and fall, there’s a lot of potential energy packed into that topography. It affects everything; from where the rainwater flows to how you’re going to maneuver that steep driveway as you age.
If you are planning to build from the ground up, there is even more to take into consideration. I’d be happy to guide you through the process.
About Me
I bring a lifetime of diverse experience to my practice as an Asheville Realtor. I have a BS in Architecture and Urban Planning from City College of New York and worked in that field as a lighting designer before venturing out into broadcast media, where I ran a production company along side my husband Todd Wall. Our clients included the 3 major networks, MTV, PBS and America’s Most Wanted. We also worked with many smaller outlets in creating programming for cable and supportive media for hospitals, doctors and business.
I’m a native of New York City and longtime resident of Philadelphia, where I worked as a local news photographer, met my husband and raised our son. We relocated to Western North Carolina in 2015 to be closer to family who had already made the move.
I presently reside in Swannanoa with my husband and dog Larry. Our son Ben, a graduate of UNCA, is a firefighter with the Upper Hominy Fire Department. His wife Tamara is a vet tech.
After moving to Asheville, I felt the need to scratch my designer itch by remodeling two houses; selling one and holding onto the other as a long-term rental. These ventures provided me with hands on experience and a much more useful education than from 4 years in school for architecture. There are many quirks of construction in our beautiful mountains and I think I’ve seen them all.
When I’m not working with clients, I spend time supporting all the live music Asheville has to offer, deepening my yoga practice and trying not to get lost in the woods.
Special Interests and Certifications
I am a Senior Real Estate Specialist, SRES®, a special designation awarded by the National Association of Realtors. It signifies that I’ve completed specialized training to help adults age 50 and older navigate the financial, emotional, and practical aspects of buying, selling, downsizing, or relocating. In addition to specialized training, I’m also in the same stage of life as many of my clients. I get it.
I also hold an Accredited Buyers Representative, ABR®, designation awarded to REALTORS® who have completed advanced training and demonstrated experience in helping buyers navigate the home-buying process with confidence.