From 62 reviews overall

Amy Mikeal
True North Realty

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848 7th Street Southeast Hickory
If you are looking for a real estate agent, stop searching right now and go with Amy. I can say without any hesitation that she is simply the best. Buying a home can be stressful, overwhelming, and full of unexpected challenges, but Amy made the entire process feel smooth and effortless. From the very first conversation, she was professional, knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely cared about helping us find the perfect home. She was always available to answer our questions, explain every detail, and guide us through each step with incredible patience and expertise. What truly amazed us was her efficiency and dedication. Amy helped us close on our new home in just TWO WEEKS! That is absolutely incredible in today's market, and it would not have been possible without her exceptional organization, strong negotiation skills, and relentless commitment to her clients. She kept everything moving, coordinated every detail flawlessly, and made sure nothing slipped through the cracks. But beyond her professional skills, Amy is someone you can genuinely trust. She treats her clients like family and goes above and beyond to make sure they feel confident and supported throughout the entire journey. She celebrates with you, fights for your best interests, and makes what could be a stressful experience into an exciting and joyful one. We are beyond grateful for everything Amy did for us. She didn't just help us buy a house—she helped us achieve one of the biggest dreams of our lives. Everyone who is thinking about buying or selling a home should go with Amy. There is simply no one better. She is the definition of excellence, and we will recommend her to everyone we know for years to come. Thank you, Amy, for making our dream come true. You are truly the best!
2143 Catawba Trace Drive Catawba
As a first time home buyer I had a million questions and Amy was there to cheerfully answer them all. I thought I knew what kind of house I wanted but that ideal evolved over the process and I'm so thankful Amy stuck it out through my moving goal posts and helped me find the house of my dreams. She has a keen eye for both positives and negatives about a house or property. When you couple those observations with her intimate knowledge of the house buying process you get a real powerhouse of an agent. I feel so lucky to have had Amy guiding me through this process-- from finding great properties to look at all the way through making sure the final touches were perfect on my new house. If you want someone who will listen to you, give you all the best connections, and who will make sure everyone stays on top of their tasks, Amy is the agent for you.
State Top 10
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North Carolina2026County Winner
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Catawba County2026City Winner
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Conover2026City Winner
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Mountain View2026City Winner
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Newton2026From 94 reviews overall

Amanda Stokes
REMAX Legendary | Hickory
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2774 Palmer Drive Northeast Conover
We decided to sell our home and we went back with Amanda Stokes since she originally helped us find this home. We have eventually sold the home, but communication wasn’t as smooth as we had hoped. She is a fine agent and it may not be specific to her, but I struggle when agents act like you work for them instead of the other way around. Multiple times we were told to contact the buying agent directly by Amanda. That seems to be our agents role. There were several times when I wondered what our agent fees were covering ($46,000+ total between the two). I appreciate an agents input, but ultimately it is our home and we are paying for her services. We bought a home four hours away from the one we sold and our buying agent was the exact opposite. She could not have been more understanding, accommodating, and reflective of our wishes. We bought the new home before we sold the home with the Amanda and I know the agent we used to buy our new home set a high bar which impacted my perception of Amanda, but I do not think I should expect less either way. Selling a homes stressful and the agent should be asking questions to seek understanding.
From 60 reviews overall

Monica Setzer
True North Realty

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3845 Steve Ikerd Drive Northeast Hickory
Monica was absolutely phenomenal throughout our home-buying journey. From the very beginning, she demonstrated professionalism, dedication, and an incredible attention to detail. Her communication was outstanding—she kept us informed every step of the way, responded quickly to our questions, and made sure we always understood what to expect next. What truly set Monica apart was her diligence and commitment to making the process as smooth and stress-free as possible. She handled every detail with care, stayed on top of deadlines, coordinated with all parties involved, and proactively addressed any issues before they became problems. Her knowledge and guidance gave us complete confidence in every decision we made. Purchasing a home can be overwhelming, but Monica took care of everything and gave us genuine peace of mind throughout the entire process. We always felt that she had our best interests at heart and was working tirelessly to ensure a successful outcome. If you’re looking for a real estate agent who is knowledgeable, responsive, hardworking, and truly cares about her clients, I cannot recommend Monica highly enough. We are incredibly grateful for her help and would gladly work with her again in the future.
4041 10th Ave Drive Southwest Hickory
Monica takes pride in her work and her clients. She’s professional and efficient. She always makes sure you are 100% in the loop on every move that happens from start to finish. She’s thorough when explaining things I was unsure about and answering any questions I had (I had a lot of questions). She’s been so helpful through the process of selling my home and has become a friend during the process. Monica has gone above and beyond for me and I am so grateful for her and her hard work! If you are wanting to sell or buy a home, Monica is the agent you’ll want to work with!
3681 NC-127 South Hickory
Buying a home and moving are known to be the most stressful times in someone's life. Monica has been a total blessing in my life. She made this experience go smoother and helped ease my frustration. She was knowledgeable and gave great advice as well as good contacts with other people such as a local handyman to help me with final necessities for the move. She was quick to respond when I called or texted. She made me feel cared for not just another potential sell. I appreciate her dedication to making sure this was a positive experience and helping fine everything I was looking for in a new home. I pray God will continue to bless your life and the fruit of your labor.
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Caldwell County2026From 50 reviews overall

Stephanie Hefner
The Hefner Home Team
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1002 South Brady Avenue Newton
We have had the pleasure of working with Stephanie in both capacities, buyer’s agent and seller’s agent. Both experiences have been exceptional! Her market knowledge put her in the uncomfortable position of knowing my expectations were unattainable when listing our home yet her people skills allowed her to share that with me in a way that was gentle, convincing and supported with documentation. Her marketing and communication ability would lead you to believe that is her profession! From the moment you sign the listing agreement, you feel connected as a valued client. By the time you close, you feel connected as a true friend. We don’t foresee another real estate transaction in our future, but should there be, our first call will be to Stephanie!