NC, 28658 is home to 228 active real estate agents and 264 active real estate offices. There are 26 agents known for being pricing experts.
Over the past 12 months there have been 342 active and sold properties, with 28 reviews in total. This is a 18% decrease compared to the previous 12 months.
We began our journey with Katie thinking it would be awhile before the perfect piece of land came up. Imagine our surprise when she found us exactly what we were looking for in only a couple months! She was notified of a listing that was coming out of contract, notified us, met us at the land the next day, and helped us craft an offer. We are so thankful that she cared enough to act so fast! The entire process was like this. Katie’s communication was on point. She always knew what was going on with our closing, communicated what our tasks were, got any questions we had answered promptly, and had a smile on her face the entire time. We couldn’t recommend Katie enough as a realtor!
Tami knew her market - what would get people’s attention. She kept us informed all the way through the process - communication was to everyone whenever anything was/could be important. No detail was ignored whether it was positive or negative. Thank you Tami for everything!
Niki and Skyler communicated a marketing plan from the beginning and stuck with it. There were no dead periods during the marketing and activity was consistent. They recommended staging the house and we believe that was important to generate interest and activity early in the listing. Once we had interested buyers, they were diligent and effective in moving things along. Likewise, once under contract, all details were managed well through closing.
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.
We had such a great experience working with Allison! Buying a home can be overwhelming, especially with everything else life had going on for our family with expecting twins and busy schedules, but she made the whole process so much easier. She was always quick to answer questions, kept us updated, and genuinely cared about helping us find the right home for our growing family. From start to finish, Allison was patient, kind, and always willing to go the extra mile. We never felt like just another client. Thanks to her, we're settling into our beautiful new home, and we couldn't be happier. If you're looking for a realtor who truly cares and will be there every step of the way, I would absolutely recommend Allison.
We actually met Melina Bienlien a yr. Before when we were just talking about the possibility of moving ..she spent the whole day with us to show us around …knowing we were not even close to making that big decision!!! She made such an impression on us ( we felt like she was someone we had always known but had only met once ) then almost 1 yr. Later we remembered her & got InTouch again …Melina not only went out of her way the 1st. Time but the 2ed time as well!! Melina Bienlien went above and beyond helping us relocate from Illinois to North Carolina and purchase our forever home in The Falls at Newton. Since we were buying from out of state, COMMUNICATION and TRUST were extremely important to us, and Melina exceeded every expectation. We could not be in town for the Blue tape walk through ( which is so important ) & we put our trust in her to be our eyes , She helped us navigate the entire new construction process over several months & trust me I had a ton of questions !!!! lol I probably made her crazy ?!?!?!? Lol I personally had just gone threw several small heart attacks & then triple bypass Heart Surgery & my brain wasn’t functioning as normal… & I probably mentioned I wasn’t a Lawyer a few X’s at least … & that I needed her to be our advocate. Melina Bienlien Made us feel confident every step of the way. We highly recommend Melina to anyone moving to North Carolina or buying a new construction home. Thanks for everything & please feel free to stop by & check out what we’ve done Friends forever Brandy & Mike O
OPTION 1: Relocating from Illinois to North Carolina felt overwhelming at first, but Melina Bienlien made the entire process so much easier for our family. She helped us purchase our forever home in The Falls at Newton and guided us through every step of the new construction process while we were still out of state. Melina was always responsive, organized, and willing to go above and beyond for us. We highly recommend her to anyone relocating to the Newton or surrounding North Carolina areas.
Ariel was a great communicator and wasted no time getting us in to see homes. With this being our first home, Ariel was able to guide us in the right direction and helped us find the most perfect home for us!
I can’t say enough good things about Amy, she was excellent to work with. I’m very particular about who I choose to work with, especially for something as important as buying a home, and Amy exceeded expectations. She was flexible with scheduling and often spent full days with us touring homes. Her insight and experience were incredibly valuable throughout the process. My wife and I have very specific tastes, and she always kept that in mind, taking the time to find properties that truly matched what we were looking for, especially a farmhouse with a spacious setting. She is extremely personable and made every step of the process easy to understand. As first-time homebuyers, we really appreciated how thorough she was, nothing was left unexplained. She was always available to answer our questions and made sure we felt confident and informed from start to finish. She even offered a free one-hour class covering the home buying process in North Carolina, which was a great bonus. I would highly recommend Amy to anyone looking to buy a home, especially if you want someone attentive, knowledgeable, and professional. If I ever decide to buy or sell again, I will absolutely be working with Amy.
Very responsive and quick turnaround on buying process.
85% of sellers reported being happy with their sale price in the last 12 months.
Median sale prices for houses is up 16% YoY making it a great time to consult local agents about selling.
26 agents have earned the Price Expert badge - reflecting their ability to achieve a price that meets or exceeds their clients expectations.
Price and performance data by property type for 28658.
The median sale price for single-family properties in 28658 is $285k, up 11% over the last 12 months. The number of single-family properties sold has decreased by 11% over the last 12 months.
28658 stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.
This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 13 reviews in 28658 over the last 12 months.
Over the 12 months Realty Executives of Hickory have sold 77 properties, which accounts for 12% of the property sales in 28658. This is followed by Coldwell Banker Boyd & Hassell with 42 property sales (7%) and True North Realty at 37 property sales (6%).

Every verified review on RateMyAgent is linked to a specific property transaction, ensuring that the feedback comes from real buyers and sellers. This also allows you to view key property details - such as location and number of bedrooms - so you can find reviews relevant to your own real estate journey. With our verification process, you can trust that the experiences shared are real, reliable, and helpful.
Integrity is at the core of what we do. We conduct rigorous daily integrity checks on all reviews, using multi-stage verification to analyze submission data and behavioral patterns for potential anomalies. Suspicious reviews may be rejected outright or escalated for further scrutiny by our internal team.
Transparency and fairness are core to how RateMyAgent works. While it’s sometimes assumed that only positive reviews appear on our platform, that’s not the case.
Only clients involved in an actual transaction with an agent can leave a review. This helps ensure authenticity and prevents fake or anonymous feedback. Agent's have no control over what’s written - every review, whether positive or critical, is published and remains visible.
Through verified reviews and price satisfaction insights, we highlight top-performing agents who consistently exceed client expectations. All agents can request and collect reviews for free, and subscription status has no impact on rankings or award eligibility. Our Agent of the Year Awards and platform rankings are based solely on verified client feedback and performance. By celebrating excellence fairly and transparently, we help consumers find the best agents with confidence.
Agents who request 100% of seller reviews, ensuring transparency and a commitment to client satisfaction.
Awarded to agents whose clients report 90% or more of sales meeting price expectations, showcasing expertise in pricing accuracy.
Recognizing agents with a strong Review/Sales Ratio, demonstrating consistent performance.
The only awards based purely on verified client reviews, celebrating agents with the most positive feedback combined with sales performance in a specific location.
Discover what sets an agent apart with our AI-powered summary of their verified reviews, available on their profile page.