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Lauren Rippy

LeadingRE Relocation Specialist, LSG, LSS
(630) 234-8137

Specialties

  • Land
  • Luxury Homes
  • Residential

Distinctions

The best service. The best results.

I moved to Western North Carolina because of family. What I found is that there’s no place else on earth quite like Buncombe and Henderson County! I love this area and think that owning property here is one of the great privileges of life.

 

Buying or selling a home is an epic venture. I would be honored to be your guide.

My sole focus as your full-time real estate agent is to offer the best service with the best results. You are not a lead or a transaction. You are a client. My client. Who is a person, a friend, a neighbor. If you contact me, I will answer or give you a response as soon as I can. I will take care of every little detail so that you don’t have to. I will keep you informed throughout the process. And I will continue to keep in touch after you close.

I help buyers find homes. And not just any home—your sanctuary, your peaceful place. I love this area, and once I show you around, I’m convinced you will love it too. I present all of the information in a logical format so that you can make the best decision for you and your family. When to buy? Where to buy? How can I really make sure I’m getting a good deal? These are the questions I can help you answer.

I help sellers market their homes across every medium available. I will showcase your home and bring it to life by telling your story and painting a vivid picture of what life could be like living in this home. No detail is spared. I will advise you on every offer so you can select the qualified buyer for your home. I will handle the details so you can focus on what truly matters. Life. Making memories with family and friends.

Together, let’s turn a house into a much-loved home.

 

We make it easy.

Buying or selling a home is not easy. Partnering with the home experts at Howard Hanna is. As the #1 privately owned Real Estate Company in the country, we can help you successfully navigate the process with ease - whether you're buying, selling, relocating, or seeking financing or insurance, we can help. Because at Howard Hanna, Home Happens Here.

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