Find Your Place in the Mountains
Your buyer's agent in the High Country of North Carolina. 24 years of knowing every ridge, valley, and back road — so you find the one that fits.
A Different Kind of Buyer's Agent
Buying in the mountains is not like buying anywhere else. The land matters — the elevation, the access, what you see from the porch in October. I work with a small number of buyers at a time, and I stay with you until we find the place that actually fits. Not just a house or a parcel. The one that resonates.
Listen and Understand
What does your morning look like here? Do you want river frontage or a ridgeline view? We'll start with your vision.
Curate and Guide
I go through a lot of properties so you don't have to. We can prioritize those most worth your time.
Find Your Place
When we walk onto the right one, you will know it. Twenty-four years of doing this has taught me what that moment looks like — and how to get there.
Properties Worth Your Attention
These are hand-selected — not every listing in the MLS, but the ones that stand out. Looking for something specific? Tell me what you have in mind.
Wooded Homesite with Long-Range Views
12.5 acres | Private road | Southern exposure
$425,000
Mountain Home with Creek Frontage
3 BR / 2 BA | 2,400 sq ft | 3.2 acres
$685,000
Riverfront Parcel on the New River
8.7 acres | 400 ft river frontage | Gentle terrain
$350,000
Why People Fall in Love Here
The High Country is the piece of North Carolina that sits above 3,000 feet. Cooler summers, real winters, and the kind of quiet that city people forget exists. Small towns that still know your name, two-lane roads through old farmland, and views that stop you in the middle of a sentence. Boone, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, West Jefferson, Todd — each one different, each one worth knowing. This is not a place you visit once. It is a place that stays with you.
What Buyers Are Saying
John was diligent in his search to find land for our retirement location, tirelessly plying his extensive local knowledge while seeking the property that met our needs. He not only found the perfect property, but he also advocated for us during the negotiations process which proved greatly in our favor. If I ever need a realtor again, I’ll call John.
— Scott & Barbara Throckmorton, West Jefferson NC
Your Mountain Search Starts with a Conversation
Whether you are beginning to imagine life in the mountains or you are ready to start looking — tell me what you have in mind. No pitch, no pressure. Just a conversation about what you want and what I know.