Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Ranked Highest for Repeat Home Seller Satisfaction in J.D. Power’s 2017 Home Buyer/Seller Satisfaction StudySM

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, an HSF Affiliates LLC company, announced that the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices real estate brokerage network ranked “Highest Overall Satisfaction for Repeat Home Sellers Among National Full Service Real Estate Firms” in the J.D. Power 2017 Home Buyer/Seller Satisfaction StudySM. The 10th annual study measured customer satisfaction among the nation’s largest real estate brokerage companies and their […]

Rolling In With Relief

Our hearts and minds have been with those affected by Hurricane Harvey. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Great Smokys Realty is supporting a relief effort spearheaded by team members at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices United Properties in Baton Rouge, LA. “Rolling In With Relief” is a partnership between United Properties, PODs of Louisiana and The City of Central. […]

Western North Carolina solar eclipse

Our future may be bright, but that’s not why we are wearing these shades. This coming Monday, August 21st our Bryson City and Brevard offices are in prime locations to observe the total solar eclipse. Below are some fun facts and quick tips about this rare celestial event, enjoy! Ditch your designer sunglasses! To safely observe the […]

A sneak peek at our new Brevard Office

Brevard, NC and Transylvania County as a whole are enriched in mountain art and culture. It’s no surprise then that our new Brevard office has been designed to capture and reflect that spirit and beauty. There’s an air of excitement at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Great Smokys Realty. On September 1st, we move our Brevard office […]

There truly is no place like home

There is a place where everyone wants to go. People long for it, write to it, compose songs about it and say “there’s no place like it.” We can help you reach this place. If you haven’t seen it on TV yet, click play on the video above to check out our latest Berkshire Hathaway […]

Locate All the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Offices!

Our brand-new residential and commercial affiliate map displaying Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices affiliates and locations is now available. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Great Smokys Realty covers Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon, Swain, and Transylvania County, providing you with full-coverage and exclusive access to prime Western North Carolina real estate. Are you looking to buy or sell outside the area? No problem. We can connect […]

Prestige Magazine: Summer Highlights

From timely editorial to spectacular property listings, enjoy perusing the pages of Prestige – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices’ Luxury Collection & Resort Properties magazine. AMERICAN DREAM PERSONIFIED by Camilla McLaughlin Log homes were brought to the United States centuries ago, but the once modest and rustic structures have evolved into sophisticated and often luxurious properties. Whether […]

You’re Invited! Open House on Sunday, June 25th

An open house for 298 S. Country Club Rd is being held on Sunday, June 25th, from 1:00pm-4:00pm. Berkshire Hathaway HomesServices Great Smokys Realty agent Jan Newsome will be hosting and serving **Mango Champagne and Chocolate Truffles**. Stop by and take a tour! Click here for Driving Directions Welcome to 298 S. Country Club Rd Nestled high on a knoll […]

Homeowner Sentiment Survey

Confidence in Real Estate Market Rises; Interest Rate Concerns Remain in Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices’ Latest Homeowner Sentiment Survey #GoodToKnow Survey also finds that satisfaction with the U.S. economy increased across all age groups, and homebuyers report a surprising key factor in the home-buying process IRVINE, CA (May 17, 2017) – Optimism toward the U.S. economy […]

Mugshots & Margaritas

“Say Cheers!” It won’t be hard to smile for these photos. You’re invited to our Mugshots & Margaritas event on Thursday, June 15, 2017 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM. For only $5, come have your head shot updated by a professional photographer while enjoying drinks and appetizers. Click here to RSVP! The event will be held at our Waynesville […]

Creative Design Concepts

We will be opening doors soon at our new Brevard location and the slinky reception desk (click here for a video preview) has sparked some fun conversation in the office. The counter has a concrete base with glass and pigment poured on top. The top has been sanded to a beautiful glass-like finish and sealed. […]

Love Your Home $50,000 Sweepstakes

The 2017 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Love Your Home $50,000 Sweepstakes has started! The sweepstakes, held in conjunction with HGTV’s new hit series Good Bones, runs through June 16. Enter for a chance to win the $50,000 grand prize to renovate the good bones of your home. AND we’re giving away 12 weekly prizes of $2,500. […]

BHHS Great Smokys Realty sponsor of the Assault on the Carolinas fundraiser

Every year approximately 1,100 cyclists swarm the area to participate in the Assault on the Carolinas. This event is the annual fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Pisgah Forest and all proceeds are donated to charity. The event consists of a 40K, 60K and 100K bike ride through beautiful terrain, grueling inclines, amazing descents and […]

Six Easy Low-Cost Energy Savers

According to Energystar.gov, the average American household spends more than $2,200 a year on energy bills, with nearly half of that amount spent on heating and cooling. Here are six easy, low-cost ideas to cut those bills down. Change your air filters. It’s a chore that’s easily forgotten, so put it on your calendar every […]

Clutter-free Countertops

Today’s kitchens are filled with all kinds of gastronomical gadgets, but if you want to show your kitchen to its fullest advantage, here are five ways to keep clutter down: Store unused equipment. Which appliances do you use the most? Chances are they’re not vegetable curlers or pasta makers. Store those appliances somewhere else, such […]

Don’t Let Higher Interest Rates Deter Your Home Buying Plans

When mortgage interest rates rise, you may be tempted to put your home buying plans on hold, but there are three reasons you shouldn’t let higher interest rates deter your home buying plans. Solution? When you shop for rates, shop at least three lenders using the same type of loan – 30-year fixed rate, adjustable, […]

Three New Year’s Homebuyer Resolutions

This is the year you become a homeowner! To make the most of this most important step in your life, make these three New Year’s home buying resolutions now. I will check and repair my credit. Before you start shopping for homes, make sure you have no errors or unresolved credit issues that could prevent […]

Winter Showing Tips

You may think that wintertime isn’t the best time to show your home, but you’d be surprised. Yes, winter days offer fewer hours of daylight for buyers to see your home. Sleet and snow make it harder for buyers to house-hunt. Even warm regions have challenges – the weather may be gray or rainy. But […]

Homeowner Sentiment Survey Results

Interest Rates Are on the Minds of Consumers in Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices’ Latest Homeowner Sentiment Survey #GoodToKnow Overall favorability toward residential real estate holds steady ahead of the Federal Reserve’s December meeting; Millennials, the most optimistic group surveyed, look beyond starter houses to dream homes. Current and prospective homeowners – particularly Millennials — remain optimistic […]

2017 is proclaimed Year of Fitness; Physical, Mental, Emotional, Financial, Spiritual

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Great Smokys Realty has proclaimed 2017 as its year of fitness. As proof Santa gave each agent an Amazon Echo Dot, a Garmin Vivofit, and each lady also received a copy of Christina Northrup’s book Goddesses Never Age. We wish everyone in our REALTOR® community a healthy and prosperous New Year! Thank […]