Traci Artus
REALTOR® | Broker
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Buyer of 421 Sourwood Lane, Blowing Rock
Traci communicated every step of the way and was extremely proactive on all the negotiations and follow up. We had a quick turn around on closing and she made sure all of the inspectors were there and even called in a contractor for a second opinion to make sure everything had been covered. Her professionalism was top notch. We would absolutely use Traci again.
Buyer of Blackberry Lane, Blowing Rock
A real.pro .knows all aspects of the market whether it be land sales or housing . Won't sugar quote a subject just to make a sale . Good communicator . There should be more Traci Artus's in the business
Buyer of 140 Kings Drive, Blowing Rock
Traci went above and beyond all of our expectations for a real estate agent. This was true from the moment we met her. She made the most of the limited time we had, living in another state, with her preparation and efficiency at looking at properties. She showed us many listings, listening to our many preferences. She never made us feel rushed or pressured to find the perfect place on our schedule. She made herself available at any time we needed her. She quickly responded to any email or text to answer our many questions. Through the process of purchasing, she made herself available for all the inspections, sometimes questioning the inspectors, making sure everything was as it should be. We wanted a short time frame to closing and she was able to organize everyone to accommodate our wishes. She is a full time resident and native of Blowing Rock. She seems to know everyone and everything about the area. This was so helpful in finding the right place for us. Even after closing, she left a very thoughtful and appreciated welcoming gift and stopped over to make sure we were settling in. Her professionalism, attention to detail, and thoughtfulness made the entire process easy and enjoyable. We love our new place and would highly recommend Traci as a real estate agent.
City Winner
Blowing Rock2026County Winner
Watauga County2026City Winner
Boone2026

Jon Gatewood
REALTOR® | Licensed Real Estate Agent | Principal Broker
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Buyer of 3230/301 Pinnacle Inn Road, Beech Mountain
Jon was excellent to work with. He answered my questions no matter the time of day. He was very knowledgeable and helpful in our condo search. We will definitely be using him in the future. He went above and beyond for us with the POA contacts and the inspection and even took measurements for me when asked.
Buyer of 2D/311 Penny Lane, Banner Elk
Jon and Theresa were great from day one. They were both knowledgeable in the market, resale and construction of properties we viewed. They offered opionions when asked and were not pushy, which is something I appreciate a lot. They made sure we were on top of things we needed to do as it had been a while since we purchased a property. Communication was always quick and thorough. If Jon did not know an answer he quickly found it. I also know if we need help with anything in the future about our new place I can contact them no problem. Thank you!
County Top 5
Ashe County2026County Top 5
Avery County2026County Top 5
Watauga County2026

Lori Eastridge
REALTOR® | Broker | Real Estate Professional
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Buyer of 3/100 Skiway Road, Beech Mountain
We’ve worked with a lot realtors over the years and I’ve come to appreciate working with someone who responds to messages promptly and pays attention to details. We felt like Lori truly advocated for us and helped with things beyond the scope of her job such as setting us up with an excellent property manager.
County Top 5
Ashe County2026City Winner
West Jefferson2026

Elisa Gartman
Broker
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Seller of D-2/205 Caleb Drive, Blowing Rock
Elisa is extremely knowledgeable and goes the extra mile for her clients. She is always accessible and responsive to your questions and requests. Whether you are buying or selling she does everything possible to make sure the deal gets closed. I highly recommend Elisa for anyone who is looking to purchase in the High Country.