“From the very beginning, Marie Reed and her team, have been not only professional, but extremely helpful and understanding of our needs. When we were unsure of how to proceed with some of the unknowns of selling a house, not only where they quick and responsive with their ideas, but made us feel comfortable, almost like family to help us make some of the harder decisions when it comes to selling our home. As for my family, we will always be grateful for not only their time, but also for their patience and wisdom. We will definitely use them again when the need arises in the future!”
-Samuel S
There’s power in a team.
The Marie Reed Team is a team of experienced professionals and Asheville locals who are ready to help you achieve your home buying and selling goals. With over 32 years of combined experience in real estate and as an area top producer for over 10 years, we have the commitment and the experience to help you buy or sell your home quickly and efficiently.
We are confident that we can help you reach your goals because we know what works. We have proven success in the market and a reputation to match. From getting your home ready for sale to marketing using the highest quality photography to picking out the perfect home at the perfect price point, our team is ready and capable to support you.
As a faith-based real estate team, we know that grace is on our side. We see our work as a way to serve God, our community and our clients, who always bec ome friends. Our blend of expertise and compassion is what allows us to achieve the results you want.
“Marie and her team were excellent resources when my wife and I sold our home. They were very attentive to our needs, quick
to reach out to us with all the information we could want or need and they fought to get us the best price out if our home possible.
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- ZACHARY M.
MARIE REED
Broker/Realtor® | Multi-Million Dollar Producer
828.553.7893 | marie@mariereedteam.com
Marie Reed is an award winning agent 10 years in a row and top producer. Asheville has always been home for Marie and she has worked in real estate for over 17 years. As a result, she is very familiar with the area and the diverse real estate market. In 2001, she graduated from UNCA with a degree in Psychology.
Marie values being able to work with people during one of the l argest and most exciting transactions of their lives. S h e truly loves helping people by making the process of buying or selling feel smoot h , simple, a n d fun. Since she has bought, re modeled, built, and sold several homes of he r own she is equipped with an intimate u n derstanding of a home’s fundame ntals.
Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned client, Marie can offer useful advice about home potentials, resale values, and local real estate trends. Aside from real estate, Marie is a member of Brookstone Church, loves to run, and has a passion for kids and animals. Marie is ready to make your home dreams come true.
“Marie is insightful and always willing to support recommendations with current data. She has great instincts which come with experience. Most important ly, we love her moral groundedness! If you are considering a move to AVL, this is the team to work with to help you locate your new home.”
- KELLY P.
TARA BURTON
LISTING COORDINATOR | Broker/Realtor®
LISTING COORDINATOR | Broker/Realtor®
828.279.6181 | listing@mariereedteam.com
As a native of WNC, who grew up in the heart of West Asheville, these mountains will always be home for Tara. For the past eight years, Tara has been the listing coordinator for the Marie Reed Team. Tara appreciates that this position allows her to put her passion for others to great use.
As a licensed team member, she exceeds our sellers expectations and makes this process easy and positive for them. Her dedication to details, superb organization skills and ability to multitask allows her to offer top-notch results. When she’s not hard at work for our amazing clients she enjoys spending as much time as she can with her husband, Rayce, and their two kids, Tanner and Hailey. They are always looking for an adventure and their home by the river provides a new one each day!
AS YOUR LISTING COORDINATOR, TARA WILL
Prepare listing agreement paperwork
Do research to find deeds, plats, tax cards, tax bills, septic permits, property restrictions, road maint agreements, easements, etc.
Communicate with sellers for any needed information pertaining to the property
Manage our electronic filing and documents system needed for e-signatures and keeping track of all paperwork
Coordinate photos, drone and professional measurements for each listing
Input all listing information into MLS and make active as well as check all of the major homesites that the listings syndicate to for accuracy like Zillow, Realtor.com, etc.
Post new listings on social media and create property brochures
Check in regularly with sellers to keep them up to date on questions and inquiries about the listing and offers that come in to the sellers.
MEGAN HIGHTOWER
TRANSACTION COORDINATOR
903.576.6011 | closing@mariereedteam.com
Megan Hightower is the Closing Coordinator for the Marie Reed Team. Her primary focus is helping clients and agents get to closing as smoothly as possible. When our clients go under contract on a property, she is there to help every step of the way. Megan oversees all aspects of buyer and seller transactions from the executed purchase agreement to the closing table! There is no question too big or small. When Megan isn’t guiding her clients to the closing table, she’s spending quality time with her husband, Jason, their three children— Tyler, Kaya, and Hagen—and their two beloved pups, Harper and Arcadia. The family loves taking their camper on adventures through the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains. Originally from East Texas, Megan now proudly calls Hendersonville home.
AS YOUR TRANSACTION COORDINATOR, MEGAN WILL
Communicate regularly with clients to send them reminders, check-in, and guide them throughout the closing process
Act as liaison between real estate agents, clients, attorneys, escrow companies, and mortgage brokers
Create timelines and ensure all deadlines are met and contingencies are released
Coordinate closing date while managing all closing paperwork
Establish relationships with all third parties including lenders, inspectors, appraisers, and all agents in order to ensure a smooth closing process and share relevant information
Whitney Young is the marketing coordinator for the Marie Reed Team. Her primary focus is helping clients get as much exposure for their property as possible. Whitney works on marketing your property to our database of potential buyers and thousands across our social media platforms. She will design and execute marketing strategies which focus on the specific audience for your property. Strategizing, executing and managing a variety of campaigns to market our team and new listings from beginning to end is her specialty. Whitney continuously works on expanding our team branding which in turn helps get your property in front of more potential buyers. She also coordinates multiple events throughout the year where current and past clients attend. Keeping our databases informed of the current real estate market while building strong relationships is just one facet of our marketing efforts. Whitney builds and runs campaigns including email campaigns, traditional paper mail, social media, apps at the property level and websites to drive market activity and connectivity.
MARK CARTER
Broker/Realtor® | Multi-Million Dollar Producer 864.723.6203 | mark@mariereedteam.com
Mark Carter originally hails from Atlanta, Georgia, and has been active in the Asheville community since 2007. His passion for real estate started at a young age, and he first became a Realtor in 1992. With years of experience as a multi-million-dollar producer, Mark has established a reputation for being approachable and personable. Clients appreciate his friendly demeanor and unique insights into the evolving neighborhoods, market trends, and hidden gems that make Asheville so special. When he’s not assisting clients, you can find him working on his family’s farm, playing trivia, or volunteering for local charities including ABCCM and Habitat for Humanity. He truly believes in the importance of community engagement and loves giving back to the city that has given him so much.
ANDREW RIBLE
Broker/Realtor® | Multi-Million Dollar Producer 336.689.0365 | andrew@mariereedteam.com
With a passion for helping individuals find their perfect homes, Andrew specializes in residential properties throughout the greater Asheville area and beyond. His dedication to excellence and integrity ensures that every real estate transaction is smooth and stress-free. As your proactive and trusted advisor, he listens to your needs attentively and provides personalized guidance every step of the way. Whether you’re searching for a cozy bungalow nestled in bustling West Asheville, or a luxury mountain retreat on Town Mountain, Andrew’s expertise and commitment make him your goto resource for all your real estate endeavors in Western NC.
HANNAH BURGER
Broker/Realtor® | Multi-Million Dollar Producer 845.558.7425 | hannah@mariereedteam.com
With over seven years of real estate experience, including five years working on $30M+ in annual transactions in New Orleans, Hannah Burger brings a strategic, detail-oriented, and client-first approach to every purchase. Now based in West Asheville, she specializes in helping buyers find unique homes throughout the Blue Ridge region. With a background in marketing and art, Hannah offers a keen eye for design and a calm, empathetic presence that makes the buying process seamless and rewarding. Originally from New York, she moved to Asheville in 2023 and enjoys paddleboarding, hiking, and exploring the area’s vibrant food scene.
When marketing your home for sale, you need the experts! It’s a crowded market out there and with so many new and innovative ways to get your home seen by potential buyers, you need a team that knows the ropes and has access to all the possibilities. Take a look to see all the ways we have to get your home seen and sold quickly and professionally!
“Marie and her team were spot on with suggestions for selling our home. We followed her advice and out of the first two days of showings, sold it to a cash buyer for full asking price! Awesome work, thank you all so much!”
- JAMES W.
There’s power in beautiful photos!
Professional Drone & Real Estate Photography
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. We believe it is worth countless more interested buyers! We work with experienced local drone and real estate photography partners who have the knowledge and expertise to capture your home and property in their most beautiful light help to get top dollar in the shortest amount of time to your prospective buyers.
DID YOU KNOW?
Homes with high quality photography sell 32 % faster
A home with one photo spends an average 70 days on the market, but a home with 20 photos spends 32 days on the market
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of buyers are more likely to call about homes with 3D virtual tours
of offers made on homes were made with no in-person visit of home buyers say going online was their first step in the home search
There’s power in taking them there.
Virtual Tours
We know that there is power in having potential buyers explore and evaluate your property with ease, even from the comfort of their own homes. With modern 3D and virtual tour technology, we can cater to the needs of the modern buyer and increase your odds of getting your listing noticed and your home sold with “virtual” ease.
Open Houses & Tours
An open house is a scheduled period of time in which your house will be open for viewing by potential buyers. To be effective, open houses need to be marketed and managed professionally. This is your home’s time to shine! We are skilled at conducting tours, answering potential buyer questions, and managing the flow of visitors for maximum efficiency and impact!
“The entire team has been so kind, understanding, and professional in responding to our needs in selling the house. We couldn’t have asked for a better real estate selling experience.”
- JANE C.
There’s power in placement.
Property Brochures
For each home that we represent, we create a custom brochure packet that is placed on site at the home and available to buyers who visit our offices. These brochures include floor plans, lot layout, specs of the house, HOA information, and more!
Homes & Land Magazine
By placing ads and listings in quality real estate publications such as Homes & Land , we ensure that your home is seen by those who are actively looking for properties just like yours. These beautiful, high quality publications are the perfect opportunity to get into the hands of the right buyers at the right time!
Email Marketing
Through our years of relationship building, we have access to email distribution lists numbering in the thousands. We distribute weekly emails that feature our current listings, their features and benefits, and allow the viewer to learn more with a simple click!
6,700+ FOLLOWERS
6,7000+ FOLLOWERS
1,000+ FOLLOWERS
1,300+ FOLLOWERS
There’s power in being social.
Social Media Boosting
One of the benefits of having a savvy real estate team on your side is knowing that they understand how to reach today’s buyer. Our team is experienced in using and maximizing modern marketing platforms, such as social media in order to target thousands of potential buyers to showcase your listing quickly and easily!
There’s power in going online.
Internet Marketing & Website Exposure
When your home is competing to get noticed, you want it to get seen by as many eyes as possible. We utilize the most effective print and digital marketing techniques to ensure your home is where the buyers are looking!
OUR WEBSITE PARTNERS
“Marie and her team make a fabulous team! We listed our house with them and they helped us find an amazing new home! They guided us through the process step by step and answered all our questions.”
“Marie and her team make a fabulous team! We listed our house with them and they helped us find an amazing new home! They guided us through the process step by step and answered all our questions.”
- ZILLOW REVIEW
- ZILLOW REVIEW
There’s power in Keller Williams Realty.
Keller Williams is not your traditional Real Estate Company. It is home to more than 154,000 of the most dynamic real estate professionals. That is why it is not surprising that we are the #1 Real Estate Franchise in the World, by agent count. Our phenomenal growth is only part of the story:
Real Trends/Wall Street Journal “The Thousand”
800 500 250 200 100 40 50 30 25 5 1000
KW had more agent teams ranked by closed transactions and sales volume than any other franchise
KW has more than 800+ offices across Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia
Entrepreneur Magazine
Moved up 181 spots on Franchise 500 list of top franchises
Real Trends 500
KW had more offices represented on top real estate brokerages list than any other franchise
National Association of Hispanic Real
Estate Professionals 250
KW is home to the #1 agent of NAHREP’s list of top-producing Latino agents and 4 of the top 10.
Swanepoel Power 200
Thirteen representatives on list of most powerful people in residential real estate, including Gary Keller, Chris Heller, John Davis, and Mary Tennant
Real Estate Executive Magazine
Six representatives on list of 100 Most Influential Real Estate Executives, including Gary Keller, Mo Anderson, Chris Heller, and John Davis
Franchise Business Review
Best of the Best list of North Americas Top 50 enterprise franchises based on value and franchisee satisfaction
Franchise Time
Only real estate company on “Fast & Serious” list of 40 smartest-growth brands
REALTOR Magazine
KW home to industry-leading six 30 Under 30 winners, including Web Choice winner for fourth year in a row
Inman News
Dianna Kokoszka and Tony DiCello featured on list of The 25 Best Real Estate Coaches in the Business
Inc. Magazine
5th straight year as one of America’s fastest-growing private companies
Keller Williams Listing System
When you list with Marie Reed Team, we’ll have access to the Keller Williams Listing System, or KWLS. This proprietary, exclusive system ensures your property is marketed online 24/7 through more than 350 of the most popular search websites. It’s network boasts 2.6 million unique visitors a month.
Among the features specifically designed to give consumers all the real estate information they want, are local featured listings on the landing page and a mobile optimized version of the size. Enjoy the benefits of receiving text messages directly from consumers through their listings. Listings have increased open house visibility via a real-time open house search.
DID YOU KNOW?
Buyers look for competitively priced homes in their price range. You need to find the sweet spot when you price yours. Without the right price tag, you could lose thousands of dollars or you could not make the sale at all. This is where the expertise of the Marie Reed Team comes in!
There’s power in pricing.
Picking the Right Sales Price for Your Home
With years of experience and a keen understanding of the market, our team is able to help you select the perfect price for your home. We understand the nuances of pricing so that your home is attractive to the buyer as well as profitable for you. We can help you discern the differences between what you paid, what you need, what you want, and what the buyer is willing to pay.
PRICE RIGHT & ATTRACT BUYERS
% OF POTENTIAL BUYERS WHO WILL LOOK FOR PROPERTY
“I sought out Marie and her team because I needed the best to sell my condo in South Asheville and I was not disappointed!! She was spot on with her projections of time on the market and offers made. My condo was on the market for 5 days and I received an excellent offer, closed in 30 days.”
- ZILLOW REVIEW
There’s power in preparing.
Home Sellers Checklist
When selling your home, the most important thing you can do is be prepared. This means ensuring you have followed all the proper steps to getting your home ready for listing. Our team is experienced and ready to help you. In the meantime, use this handy checklist to start your preparations. Then, we can’t wait to help you take it from here!
Exterior
Maintain lawn and bushes
Weed and mulch garden beds
Remove all yard or porch clutter
Refresh wooden fences and doors
Clean windows inside and out
Wash or paint the home’s exterior
Tighten and clean all door handles
Ensure gutters and downspouts are firmly attached and cleared
Interior
Keep wall hangings, furniture and decor to a minimum
Clean or paint walls and ceilings
Shampoo carpets
Clean and organize cabinets and closets
Repair all plumbing leaks, including faucets and drain traps
