Bill Fishburne

Residential Broker Associate
ABR, CNHS, RCC, SSFR, LRE

Beverly-Hanks & Associates REALTORS®

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Cell: (828) 777-0096 Office: (828) 697-0515

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Residential real estate sales since 2007. President of the Hendersonville Board of Realtors 2013, 2014. Named Hendersonville "Realtor of the Year" in 2014. New Home Construction Certified, Relocation Specialist.

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Named Henderson County "Realtor of the Year" in 2014.

"I love this business. I just can't imagine doing anything else"

Bill Fishburne is a residential specialist working primarily in Henderson and…Read More

Named Henderson County "Realtor of the Year" in 2014.

"I love this business. I just can't imagine doing anything else"

Bill Fishburne is a residential specialist working primarily in Henderson and Buncombe counties. He is a seasoned real estate agent and an Asheville native. He is an Accredited Buyer's Representative, a New Home Specialist and also is Residential Construction Certified. He has twice been elected to serve as President of the Hendersonville Board of Realtors (2013, 2014). He is married to Barbara Fishburne, also a Beverly-Hanks agent prior to her retirement in 2010.

Prior to joining Beverly-Hanks Bill had multiple successful business careers. His background ranges from a first job out of college (N.C. State) as Associate Editor of Car and Driver magazine through four years in the U.S. Army as a Special Forces A-Team Leader. He was a motorsports public relations manager for many years and rose to become Director of Communications for a Fortune 50 company. He has traveled and worked throughout Central and South America and still speaks passable Spanish. He and Barbara raised their three children in Asheville. Bill established one of the area's first retail computer stores (ComputerLand of Asheville) and grew it to a six-store operation in Winston-Salem, Hickory, Asheville, Greenville, Spartanburg and Anderson.

In 1992 he sold his computer stores and became a morning drive-time talk radio host quickly establishing himself as Asheville's most popular morning talk host.. Along the way (on multiple occasions) his personal and on-air support of military veterans caused the American Legion to name him North Carolina Talk Show Host of the Year. He also has won awards for creative writing and currently is a contributing editor and real estate columnist for Capital at Play magazine.

In 1995 he established one of Western North Carolina's first Internet companies, Internet of Asheville. He grew the business to serving six counties with more than 8,000 clients before selling to Earthlink in 1999.

"I think my life experience has given me a good understanding of people," Bill says. "A lot of folks come to the mountains with dreams in their hearts and MLS numbers in their hands. Sometimes that works and sometimes it doesn't. My job is to put all this on paper and help them determine their real wants and needs. We start with every listing in the MLS and work hard to make dreams come true.

"People don't always want a three bedroom house with a view. Sometimes what they really want is friends in a community, or privacy in the country. You never know. The challenge is to listen intently, ask the right questions and follow the answers wherever they lead. This is the approach that works. The process brings us very close and I'm fortunate to count many of my previous clients among my very best friends."

If commonality of interest is a stepping stone to good relationships it is hard to find any agent who is easier to bond with. He still speaks and reads Spanish, a leftover from his Army days when he was stationed at Ft. Gulick in the former Canal Zone of Panama. For two years he commanded the 8th Special Forces Group's USARSO Parachute Team, America's exhibition sport parachute team in Latin America. During his military years and for several years afterwards he accumulated more than 3,000 parachute jumps. In 1977 he became a race car driver and for five years drove for the Saab factory team in Sports Car Club of America competition. He retired from racing in 1983 to focus on his new family and business. In 2001, however, his long-time friend Carroll Shelby lured him out of retirement to drive a 289 FIA Cobra for Team Shelby Racing in vintage car races.

Bill is very involved in his community. He was an original member of the Asheville Council of Independent Business Owners (CIBO) and was a co-founder of The Asheville Tribune weekly newspaper. He served two terms on the Asheville Public Art Board including a term as vice-chairman. He also served two terms on the Board of Directors of the Asheville Lyric Opera and was also vice-chairman. For 26 years he was a member of the Rotary Club of Arden and in 2000 was the club president. He has served on three church vestries and currently is the Rector's Warden and a 15-year member of the choir at All Saints Anglican Church in Mills River. He co-founded the Asheville-Blue Ridge Torch Club and served four terms as President. (Torch is a club dedicated to bridging the intellectual world of academia with the far more practical business experience of local citizens through presentations and discussions at monthly dinner meetings.) He is a member of the Hendersonville Round Table discussion group. He has served as a two-time Director of the Hendersonville Chamber of Commerce. He also is a Director of the North Carolina Association of Realtors and a Trustee of the North Carolina Realtors Political Action Committee.

"My professional career is just getting started," Bill says. "I'm forever learning new things and above all I enjoy the people I meet. Everyone has a story and we all, somewhere, have something in common. I love this business. I can't imagine doing anything else."

His current hobbies include writing, sketching, cars, singing in his church choir, walking two basset hounds (Buddy and Maggie) and doting over his and Barbara's three children and grandchildren.

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What is the “typical” home buyers are purchasing?

Each year, the National Association of Realtors® reports its insights into the characteristics of the homes purchased across the United States the previous year. Last year, 83% of the homes purchased were detached single family homes. There was only a median of 12 miles between the homes that recent buyers purchased and the homes that they moved from. Heating and cooling costs were the most important environmental features for recent buyers, with 84% finding these features at least somewhat important. For buyers 36 years and younger, commuting costs were more important than heating and cooling costs at 39% and 31% respectively. For buyers 36 years and younger, the expected length of time they plan to remain in the home they purchased was only 10 years, compared to 20 years for buyers 52–61 years.

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Bill Fishburne was very helpful every step of the way in purchasing our new home. He was always reachable basically day or night. Bill, always explain everything in layman terms. Really enjoyed working with Bill.

Boyd H, Flat Rock

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Bill is a wonderful person and a great team member. Carolyn were very happy with the service and support from Bill.

Frank and Carolyn

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Mrs Paula Wagner was amazing. She took the time to explain each process and helped us understand the market and trends. Closing was a breeze with her with us

Billy Petticrew, Hendersonville

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We were extremely pleased with the photographs and sales booklet Bill Fishburne made available for potential buyers. It contained all reference material pertaining to the property.

Susan Haught, Hendersonville

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Bill Fishburne is the ultimate professional. His kindness, patience, and effectiveness makes him outstanding.

William and Madeline Farrell. Huntington Bay, NY

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He was wonderful. The knowledge of the area was very helpful and all around good guy who you can trust. I would recommend to all. can't say enough about the pro that he was.

Marty Allen 215 Shadybrook Trail Hendersonville NC

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Enjoyed working with Bill. He earned our trust and confidence. We always felt he had our best interest.

Albert & Beverly Cole

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Annette Davidson, Fletcher

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Chas and Peggy Stambaugh Lewistown, PA

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Bill Fishburne was very knowledgeable and made himself readily available to me throughout the entire process. More importantly, I felt as though I could trust him. Now, sitting in the comfort of MY OWN HOME, I know that trust to have been…Read More

Adam Zinke, Arden

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April Keller Fletcher NC

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Mr Fishburne made a very complicated situation so much easier with his kind heart & dedication. Thank you Bill for all your time & energy that went into this purchase. You have helped make a young families dream come true and I look forward…Read More

Hendersonville, NC

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Bill Fishburne loves what he does. He will work hard to find you the property of your dreams. He did just that for me and my Wife.He is very knowledgeable and even more important he is easy to get a hold of know matter what time it is. I will…Read More

George Willis Flat Rock NC

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Rebecca and Warren

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Very satisfied. It was a difficult situation selling and buying at the same time. Bill was encouraging that all would be fine and he was right. Also I told Bill exactly what I wanted to buy and he was astute enough to recognize and jump on…Read More

Mary Lou COMMERFORD and bob ELSER. Hendersonville, NC

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Bill proved to be an outstanding agent. He provided us with all the service required in a professional manner. I recommend him highly

Joe MacAskill, Las Vegas

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Shay and Cornelia Hane

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University of Bridgeport

Case Western Reserve University

North Carolina State University

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3 bed · 2/1 ba · 2723 Hsq ft · 0.550 acr

$650,000 Original: $750,000

134 Chapel Point Road
Lake Lure 28746

4 bed · 4/1 ba · 5100 Hsq ft · 1.260 acr

$585,000

32 Pheasant Run #38
Brevard 28712

0.450 acr

$115,000

154 Chapel Point Road
Lake Lure 28746

1.630 acr

$85,000

635 Eagle Ridge Road #7
Zirconia 28790

0.890 acr

$83,000

Lot 44 Autumn Sky Drive
Hendersonville 28792

0.820 acr

$56,000

700 Somersby Parkway
Laurel Park 28739

2 bed · 1 bath · 1,137 sq ft

$180,000 Original: $185,000

136 Wolf Trail #28
Lake Lure 28746

3 bed · 2 bath · 2,477 sq ft

$320,000 Original: $350,000

29 Laurel Ridge Drive
Mills River 28759

3 bed · 3 bath · 3,012 sq ft

$450,000 Original: $475,000

304 Wagram Place
Hendersonville 28739

4 bed · 3 bath · 3,108 sq ft

$600,000 Original: $625,000

14 Sugar Maple Drive #246
Mills River 28759

2 bed · 2 bath · 1,868 sq ft

$270,000 Original: $280,000

2036 Deep Woods Drive #44
Hendersonville 28739

2 bed · 2 bath · 1,612 sq ft

$178,614 Original: $170,000

1512 Carleton Terrace #04
Hendersonville 28791

3 bed · 4 bath · 2,424 sq ft

$290,000 Original: $320,000

366 Stonecrest Parkway
Mill Spring 28756

3 bed · 2 bath · 1,801 sq ft

$180,000 Original: $214,900

2940 Middleton Way Court
Hendersonville 28739

4 bed · 2 bath · 1,852 sq ft

$247,500 Original: $250,000

20 Regent Drive
Fletcher 28732

2 bed · 2 bath · 1,574 sq ft

$149,470 Original: $150,000

1077 Summit Springs Drive
Flat Rock 28731

4 bed · 2 bath · 1,796 sq ft

$212,000 Original: $215,000

75 N. Sunberry Trail
Fletcher 28732

bed · bath · 0 sq ft

$56,000 Original: $75,000

150 Tatham Road #73
Hendersonville 28792

2 bed · 2 bath · 882 sq ft

$128,000 Original: $130,000

27 West Lake View
Hendersonville 28739

3 bed · 2 bath · 1,904 sq ft

$270,000 Original: $290,000

227 Eagle Chase Drive
Etowah 28729

3 bed · 2 bath · 1,836 sq ft

$113,500

440 Katie Drive
Hendersonville 28792

3 bed · 2 bath · 1,233 sq ft

$95,100 Original: $97,500

381 Katie Drive
Hendersonville 28792

4 bed · 3 bath · 2,780 sq ft

$360,000 Original: $400,000

2 Thornapple
Hendersonville 28739

3 bed · 2 bath · 1,915 sq ft

$255,000 Original: $260,000

18 Tall Pines Road
Hendersonville 28739

3 bed · 2 bath · 1,484 sq ft

$184,000 Original: $188,500

201 English Oak
Fletcher 28732

4 bed · 3 bath · 2,388 sq ft

$300,000 Original: $315,000

71 Eagle Creek Trail South
Flat Rock 28731

3 bed · 2 bath · 1,710 sq ft

$210,000 Original: $259,500

22 Eagle Ridge Lane
Flat Rock 28731

3 bed · 2 bath · 1,558 sq ft

$200,000 Original: $249,900

41 Eagle Pointe Way
Flat Rock 28731

2 bed · 1 bath · 1,040 sq ft

$95,000

245 Gypsy Lane
Hendersonville 29792

2 bed · 2 bath · 1,210 sq ft

$155,000 Original: $179,900

2227 Bracton Road
Hendersonville 28791

3 bed · 1 bath · 1,491 sq ft

$140,000 Original: $187,900

116 Bumont Drive
Hendersonville 28739

3 bed · 2 bath · 1,620 sq ft

$112,000 Original: $125,900

32 Hidden Forest Drive
Hendersonville 28792

2 bed · 1 bath · 1,118 sq ft

$130,500 Original: $144,900

2123 Arlington Place
Hendersonville 28791

2 bed · 2 ba · 1775 Hsq ft · 0.040 acr

$328,912

601 Summerfield Place #135
Flat Rock 28731

2 bed · 2 ba · 1270 Hsq ft · 0.420 acr

$180,000 Original: $189,900

15 Wexford Drive #5
Hendersonville 28791

2 bed · 2 ba · 1200 Hsq ft · 0.300 acr

$165,000 Original: $168,900

109 Hunters View Drive
Mills River 28759

4 bed · 3/1 ba · 3108 Hsq ft · 0.640 acr

$600,000 Original: $625,000

14 Sugar Maple Drive #246
Mills River 28759

3 bed · 3 ba · 2420 Hsq ft · 1.060 acr

$410,000 Original: $439,000

105 Maple Hill Drive #A-55
Flat Rock 28731

3 bed · 2 ba · 1174 Hsq ft · 0.420 acr

$172,500 Original: $179,900

825 9th Avenue
Hendersonville 28791

4 bed · 3/1 ba · 3970 Hsq ft · 1.040 acr

$590,900 Original: $595,000

21 Mountain Lake Drive
Hendersonville 28739

3 bed · 4 ba · 3031 Hsq ft · 0.790 acr

$580,000 Original: $595,000

215 Shadybrook Trail
Hendersonville 28739

2 bed · 1 ba · 1127 Hsq ft · 0.530 acr

$120,000 Original: $124,900

115 Holly Tree Circle
Hendersonville 28792

3 bed · 3/1 ba · 2902 Hsq ft · 0.870 acr

$555,000 Original: $695,000

214 Shadybrook Trail
Hendersonville 28739

2 bed · 2/1 ba · 1170 Hsq ft

$122,500 Original: $127,000

85 Old Salem Court #50 Bldg G
Fletcher 28732

2 bed · 2 ba · 948 Hsq ft · 0.010 acr

$95,000 Original: $98,000

110 Heywood Road
Arden 28704

3 bed · 2 ba · 2013 Hsq ft · 1.120 acr

$480,000 Original: $489,000

489 Cummings Battle Trail
Hendersonville 28739

3 bed · 3 ba · 3290 Hsq ft · 0.590 acr

$339,500 Original: $349,700

15 Sweetwater Oaks Drive
Fletcher 28732

3 bed · 2/1 ba · 2666 Hsq ft · 0.920 acr

$310,000 Original: $334,900

77 Banner Farm Road
Mills River 28759

3 bed · 1/1 ba · 1575 Hsq ft · 0.440 acr

$115,000 Original: $159,000

876 Big Willow Road
Hendersonville 28739

3 bed · 2 ba · 2182 Hsq ft · 0.080 acr

$327,000 Original: $359,900

537 Summerfield Place
Flat Rock 28731

4 bed · 3/1 ba · 2892 Hsq ft · .78 acr

$699,500 Original: $749,000

124 Autumn Sky Drive
Hendersonville 28792

1.080 acr

$20,000

448 Morning Air Lane Lot 59
Hendersonville 28792

3 bed · 2/1 ba · 2579 Hsq ft · 19 acr

$322,500 Original: $350,000

512 Shiloh Drive
Hendersonville 28792

3 bed · 2 ba · 1639 Hsq ft · .28 acr

$210,000 Original: $211,500

41 Foxtail Court
Hendersonville 28792

2 bed · 2 ba · 1319 Hsq ft

$105,000

98 Laurelwood Cir Unit #5
Hendersonville 28739

1.820 acr

$31,000

679 Summer Orchard Drive
Hendersonville 28792

2.430 acr

$310,000 Original: $325,000

343 Grand Highlands Drive #27
Hendersonville 28792

3 bed · 2 ba · 1932 Hsq ft · 0.700 acr

$235,000 Original: $270,000

53 Hunters Lane
Hendersonville 28791

2 bed · 2 ba · 1347 Hsq ft · 0.040 acr

$140,000 Original: $148,850

1014 Saddlebrook Drive
Hendersonville 28739

2 bed · 1 ba · 614 Hsq ft · 0.230 acr

$40,000 Original: $39,900

160 Cosmos Drive
Hendersonville 28791

3 bed · 3 ba · 2608 Hsq ft · 0.400 acr

$204,500 Original: $219,000

3025 Chestnut Tree Road
Hendersonville 28792

3 bed · 2/1 ba · 1842 Hsq ft · 0.200 acr

$205,000 Original: $227,900

2920 Middleton Place
Hendersonville 28791

4 bed · 2/1 ba · 2091 Hsq ft · 4.630 acr

$209,000 Original: $23,900

333 Cantrell Loop
Hendersonville 28739

Boyd H, Flat Rock

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Bill is a wonderful person and a great team member. Carolyn were very happy with the service and support from Bill.

Frank and Carolyn

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Mrs Paula Wagner was amazing. She took the time to explain each process and helped us understand the market and trends. Closing was a breeze with her with us

Billy Petticrew, Hendersonville

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We were extremely pleased with the photographs and sales booklet Bill Fishburne made available for potential buyers. It contained all reference material pertaining to the property.

Susan Haught, Hendersonville

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Bill Fishburne is the ultimate professional. His kindness, patience, and effectiveness makes him outstanding.

William and Madeline Farrell. Huntington Bay, NY

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He was wonderful. The knowledge of the area was very helpful and all around good guy who you can trust. I would recommend to all. can't say enough about the pro that he was.

Marty Allen 215 Shadybrook Trail Hendersonville NC

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Enjoyed working with Bill. He earned our trust and confidence. We always felt he had our best interest.

Albert & Beverly Cole

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Bill is a friend of mine and he sold my parents home and found them a home. So 3-4 yrs later it was obvious who I was going to ask to be my realtor. I believe Bill knew what I needed before I did. He called up the mortgage lady Paula, it was after hrs and we immediately figured out my needs and worked quickly, had to as the market of town homes was vanishing before our eyes. I bought a home previously but it wasn't in this time of internet and e-signing and the process was easy. He answered all my questions, was always available via texting, email, phone so he was very accessible.

Annette Davidson, Fletcher

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Bill was one of the first people that we met in Western NC. He expended a lot of time and energy in introducing us to the area and guiding us in our selections. He always had enough time to answer questions and explore properties that might suit us. We consider Bill Fishburne to be a true friend and someone that we look forward to seeing in the future

Chas and Peggy Stambaugh Lewistown, PA

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Adam Zinke, Arden

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We worked with Bill on the sale of our other home. Bill has been great to work with. He stuck with us for over a year looking for various homes. He was always very patient when we needed to see one even on short notice. He is just great to talk to and listens well. We count him as a good friend now. Above and beyond the call of duty. Thanks so much. We look forward to having you and Barbara over when we get it painted and fixed up!

April Keller Fletcher NC

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Hendersonville, NC

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George Willis Flat Rock NC

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Bill Fishburne met and exceeded our expectations. We were out of state buyers with very specific property needs, and we were buying a home with acreage sight unseen. Because Bill understood us, the area, and our real estate needs so well, it allowed us to do this, and do this comfortably and confidently. He made the purchase from out of state seamless, which can be tricky at best. We would highly recommend Bill Fishburne to any potential home buyer in search of a home in WNC. He possesses acute knowledge of the region and skills as a realtor to make your dream home a reality, whether you are buying from out of town or locally.

Rebecca and Warren

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Mary Lou COMMERFORD and bob ELSER. Hendersonville, NC

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Bill proved to be an outstanding agent. He provided us with all the service required in a professional manner. I recommend him highly

Joe MacAskill, Las Vegas

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Bill Fishburn is a professional with high ethical standards who went far beyond what my wife and I expected. We have bought and sold a lot of real estate in our life and this has by far been the best real estate transaction we have ever been involved in. Bill's seriousness mixed with a pleasant sense of humor kept us focused but relaxed. We have made a good friend in a new community. Thank you Bill.

Shay and Cornelia Hane

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