"We can’t say enough good things about Thea Russell! From day one, she was excited to pull out all the stops to find us exactly what we were looking for. She dedicated an entire day to showing us various neighborhoods so we could find the perfect fit, always pointing out details she knew were important to us. During the construction of our new home, she kept us constantly updated and offered helpful suggestions at every step—even offering to check on the build when we couldn't be there ourselves. She is an incredible advocate for you and your expectations. Beyond her skill and professionalism, Thea is just a wonderful person to work with. She even continued helping us search for a special place for my sister during and after we closed on our own home. If you want an agent who is upbeat, bright, and truly cares about her clients' needs, look no further than Thea."

Thea was knowledgeable of the area and the standard practices of Real Estate negotiations. If she didn't know the answer to a question, she wasn't afraid to inquire for information from others. Thea was always the professional, even during less serious situations. We had fun shopping with Thea, until the packing started ;)

We had been considering a move from Massachusetts to North Carolina for a couple of years. We’d heard wonderful things about Hickory and began watching the You Tube videos produced by Katie and Adriano. Through them, we learned so much about the area that we had to explore it in person. We loved Hickory and continued to watch the videos about how to retire here and what to consider before making the move. Meeting Katie last fall was wonderful and, when we were ready, she teamed us up with Thea Russell who was welcoming and gave us good direction from the very first meeting. Our home purchase went quickly and our relocation has been quite smooth considering the 1,000 mile trip between selling our MA home and beginning our new chapter by buying a new home in NC. We are very thankful that Thea and True North encouraged and supported us and will highly recommend the entire group to anyone considering a home purchase in this area.

We had such a wonderful experience working with Thea from start to finish. She was knowledgeable, responsive, patient, and always willing to answer questions, talk things through, or help us navigate the little details that come with buying a home. We always felt like she was genuinely in our corner, and she made what can be a stressful process feel much easier and more manageable. Thea was a steady, helpful presence throughout the entire experience, and we really appreciated her communication, professionalism, and kindness along the way. We’re so happy with our new home and very grateful we had her helping us get there. We would absolutely recommend Thea to anyone looking to buy or sell a home!

From the very first day we met Thea, we knew we had found someone special. Our original agent unfortunately became sick the day we were scheduled to tour homes, but Thea graciously stepped in. It ended up being one of the best things that could have happened because we immediately connected with her and asked if she would continue as our agent throughout the entire process. Buying our first home was so overwhelming, but she made us feel supported every step of the way. Thea is incredibly kind, patient, and genuinely cares about her clients. She was always available to answer questions (no matter the time of day), calm our worries, and guide us through every decision, always going above and beyond what anyone could reasonably expect. Her knowledge, professionalism, and attention to detail gave us so much confidence, but it was her heart that truly sets her apart. She celebrated every milestone with us and made what could have been a stressful experience feel exciting and enjoyable! We are so grateful that circumstances brought us together. She wasn’t just our real estate agent, she became someone we truly trust. If you’re looking for an agent who will advocate for you, care for you like family, and work tirelessly on your behalf, you won’t find anyone better than Thea!!! We recommend her without hesitation and will always be thankful she was part of our journey to finding our home!

Thea is very knowledgeable about the area she serves. She took the time to get to know our preferences before we arrived in north Carolina to view homes available. We were able to see a number of homes that would have fit the bill, and some that didn't. Thea gave us a of choices and worked tirelessly to make sure we found a home we can be excited to live in. once we found our home, Thea went above and beyond expectations, sending us video and pictures of our homes progress and served as our liaison with the builder to make sure our home was perfect for us once we made the trip from New Hampshire to North Carolina. Thea is not only an extremely capable agent and one that her employer should be proud to have on staff, but she is our first friend in North Carolina, and we could not be prouder to call her our friend.

If you're looking for a realtor who genuinely goes above and beyond, look no further. From our very first conversation to the moment we got our keys, Thea was hardworking, thoughtful, and on top of every detail. No question went unanswered, no deadline was missed, and we never once felt like just another transaction. She brought such care and organization to what can be a really stressful process — and made it feel manageable every step of the way. We are so grateful and couldn't recommend True North or Thea more highly!

Thea was such an amazing realtor during our home buying process. We were in process of moving from Wisconsin to North Carolina and Thea did such a great job with helping us find the perfect home in our ideal location. With being states away, Thea made the home buying process smooth and so much less stressful. She was knowledgeable in the area we were looking into and gave us not only great home knowledge, but things to for in a home, things to check out in the area, and learning the realty rules that were different than our home state. She helped us get a feel for what to expect with this new southern lifestyle. She had great resources for when we were ready to get our inspection and home loan process, especially since we were unfamiliar with the area. Again, since we didn't always get down to NC, she helped us with video calls, virtual tours and even was so kind to do our final walk through on video chat. She is so friendly and kind and we cannot thank her enough for all her help with this move.