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THERE'S A NEW KID A NEW REAL ESTATE IN TOWN agency, THAT IS... Cathryn Hartwell, longtime resident of Alamance County, hails from New Jersey (and this fact will play into the story a little *later). Her real estate career began in 2005 and recently blossomed into her new position as owner and broker-in-charge of her very own real estate agency, WindChime Realty & slow for me...I’ll grab the sledgehammer or the chainsaw Property Management. and just do it myself. Actually, I haven't see that sledge When asked what inspired her to become a real hammer in a while...I think he hid it. Truthfully, he's a saint estate agent, she replied that her answer to that ques- for putting up with this Jersey girl (just don't tell him I tion (albeit unconventional) is always: “When we were said that!)." kids, Mom would take us driving around, looking for She goes on to tell us that between the two of them, abandoned houses. We’d ‘let ourselves in’ and do our own the couple has three kids and two granddaughters, all of self-showings. Some of these houses were pretty magnif- whom live in the area, so they get to see them on a reguicent. As an adult, I of course realize this was 'not exactly lar basis. legal' but it did spawn an actual interest in real estate!” When asked about being brave enough to start her In 2000, she opened a Mediterranean restaurant with own firm in the midst of a pandemic, we get even more her sister in Chapel Hill. Though it soon became evident of the "Jersey girl" vibe when she replies with, "I decided I that this area of Chapel Hill couldn't support the restau- was going to do this on my own, and when I make up my rant, her love of good cuisine led her to work in catering mind to do something — I'm gonna do it." — We believe with an established restaurant for a few years before you. she began a real estate career in The When the topic is family and pets and Triangle in 2005. It was 2016 before she kids, Cathryn is jovial and lets her lively ignited her real estate career with more personality shine. Even her logo reflects of a focus on property management her colorful personality, but when the topic in Alamance County, and it was during turns to business...she is 'all business.' this time that she partnered with other "The reason behind opening my own locals and helped organize community firm was that I felt a void in the industry and business networking events. And a that I had a desire to fill," she states. "Yes, renewed sense of community was born. I know that's a business startup rule-of This vivacious, spirited woman found thumb anyway — filling a void — but this her roots when she met her husband was about more than that to me. The firms Gary Loy, lead mechanic of a local truck- I’ve worked with in the past were great. ing company shop and handyman ex- They were ethical and professional and I traordinaire. The couple lives on a large "Mom" Gail aka Cathryn's appreciate everything I learned from those tract of property in southern Alamance, first real estate instructor relationships, but the experience I want to along with their rescue dogs Ziva and give my clients is rooted in a desire to not Vinny and a couple of rescue cats that only help them find exactly what they're scamper about the house. looking for but to walk them through the "I'm a Jersey girl," Cathryn tells us real estate process so they can make more with a twinkle in her eye (*here it educated decisions. If I am handling my comes). "Though the Jersey in me has clients' transactions with integrity, then I'm been organically toned down over the not going to feel threatened by teaching years, it's always there. Gary calls me them what I know. They appreciate the “bossy” because I come up with projects honesty, the time I take, and I think they for us ('ahem,' him) to do around the trust me even more because they can see house. What d’ya expect when you marry I'm being transparent. The result is that a Jersey girl?! But I don’t like to wait owners and tenants, buyers and sellers around for something to get done so... I'll push him on it, and if he’s going too Husband (and Saint) Gary Loy value each other. If I didn't know anything about real estate, I know I would appreciate

my agent helping take the guesswork out and preventing potential animosity between parties involved. I try to put myself in my client's shoes as much as possible. I find that transparency and integrity pretty much steer every part of my life."

Today Cathryn Hartwell is a successful North Carolina real estate agent who “legally” shows homes and finds true pleasure in helping her clients find the perfect home or investment property through education, exploration and lending her expertise — resulting in a positive experience.

Our philosophy is simple:

Educating our clients as we guide them through the real estate process results in happier, more successful transactions. Through consistent communication — from showing to signing— we’re here to lend our expertise & ensure the best possible experience & outcome.