Cheryl MacPhail Real Estate Professional Agent in North Asheville, 820 Merrimon Avenue Asheville NC 28804

team member since 2009

About Me

My parents still own the home that they bought in 1959 through Beverly Realty, a precursor to Beverly-Hanks, REALTORSⓇ. Our REALTORⓇ and his family became our lifelong friends. That is the type of agent I strive to be for each of my clients.

I earned a degree from Emory University in art history. I have a love of homes from all periods as architectural works of art. I believe that restoring a 90-year-old home so that it can be used efficiently for another 90 years is the greenest thing I can do. I was also fortunate to assist in restoring the Cathedral of Chartres in France through the American Friends of Chartres. It was a truly life-changing experience!

I enjoy giving back to the community where I grew up by supporting Meals on Wheels. When I’m not helping clients with their real estate goals, I’m busy restoring my newest property or joining my friends at my local meditation group.

Experience

Let me be your real estate investment guru!

Your home is among your largest financial investments. I understand what it takes to manage your investment from the ground up, from land purchases through multi-generation ownership.

I entered the real estate world in 2009 after 25 years as a successful stockbroker in Asheville with Merrill Lynch and Smith Barney. My interest in real estate began in the late 1990s through restoring beautiful old homes in Asheville. I found that had a talent for seeing potential in a house that others missed. Since then, I’ve restored seven homes and counting.

I studied real estate staging and Feng Shui in order to advise my clients on how to best show their homes. I understand the shifting priorities of the market, and can help direct your investment decisions to what will generate the best return.

I have worked with a diverse group of clientele who value Asheville as a location to both engage and retreat. I’m familiar with the rental market, as well. I am here to help you find potential investment properties, sell for the best price, help young buyers find their first home, or retirees find their last. My greatest joy is helping my clients make their dreams come true!

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Testimonials

I've known her for years. I also worked with her. She's very knowledgeable and professional. A pleasure to work with. Very pleasant always in a good mood. Very pleasant experience thanks to Cheryl's knowledge and her disposition. I have recommended Cheryl to other friends of mine.

Elisa Lamar

Cheryl MacPhail was wonderful through the entire process in buying my new home. She is friendly and knowledgable a pleasure to work with.

Laura A., Arden, NC

She was just great, despite the fact that it took me a few years to find a house. She never lost patience. And we had a lot of fun together. She also provided services well beyond any realtor I've ever dealt with. I found Cheryl very easy to communicate with.

Cher, Asheville

What a pleasure it was to sell my property through Cheryl MacPhail. It sold quickly and for a higher price than anticipated. She did such a great job I immediately listed another property with her. If you are buying or selling property in the Asheville area look no further than Cheryl MacPhail.

Nicholas Seymour

Cheryl was very knowledgeable, friendly and had our best interest at heart. Cheryl’s experience made the process run smoothly. She was interested in our desires for a home.

Oneida Gilbert

Cheryl MacPhail worked very hard on our behalf, and worked tirelessly to complete the sale despite a number of obstacles. Cheryl was very resilient and represented us very well throughout the entire process!

John Vidal, Louisville, KY

It was a delightful experience working with Cheryl MacPhail. She has a wealth of knowledge of Asheville and the surrounding area. She knows all the fabulous locations for the perfect homesite. Best of all she makes your day with her kind and cheerful way.

Bill, St Paul

Cheryl was a phenomenal listener and quickly able to understand exactly what we were looking for. Not only that, she made the offer/buying process easy for first time homeowners.

The Dechants, Asheville NC

Cheryl is a wonderful agent and does her job very well. She is very responsive to questions and concerns and is friendly and knowledgeable about the area. I would use her services again.

Shirley D. Asheville, NC

Cheryl was a referral for which we are very grateful. She was very responsive and understanding of our needs. We were only here 3 days, we found our home on the second day and after agreeing terms we left. Cheryl dealt with everything for us and made us feel everything was in capable hands. She was always friendly and helpful and still is. I would not hesitate to recommend her.

Anita, Florida

Two years ago, our newly married daughter and son-in-law were looking forward to buying their first house. Cheryl MacPhail was recommended since she was a friend of the groom's family. Since this kind of recommendation can be a little risky, our daughter was thrilled to find that she and Cheryl were very compatible and they both enjoyed the search for a new house. Cheryl helped them buy a lovely starter home and she provided expert guidance every step of the way. This positive experience made our decision to ask Cheryl to help us with a cross-country search for a home very easy. We are moving from St. Louis, MO to Arden, NC to be near our daughter and her husband. Cheryl was absolutely terrific. She is such an easy going and fun person who happens to know the Asheville area and the local real estate market very well. We truly enjoyed the experience and are very happy with our new home. We are now in the process of selling our St. Louis home so that we can move soon to Asheville. it's a shame that Cheryl isn't available on this end to help with the selling of our home where we've lived for 31 years. Wish we could clone Cheryl. We are very satisfied with all aspects of our finding a home in Asheville due to working with Cheryl MacPhail. She deserves a big thank you and a big hug. Cheryl is a wonderful realtor. We would recommend her to anyone looking for a house or property in the Asheville area.

Jean and James Dacy, St. Louis, Missouri

Cheryl MacPhail was excellent and it was a pleasure working with her and more important she got the job done.

steve pinsky

We had browsed through websites of Asheville properties prior to our first visit. While driving around getting acquainted with the different neighborhoods we saw Cheryl MacPhail's name on the sign of a house we loved and since it was "pending" I called to check the status. From that first phone call I knew that she was the "go-to" person for us when we were able to buy and we kept in touch periodically over the course of a year. By the time we met in person I felt I'd already known her forever! Then when we came to the area on a two week house-shopping spree, Cheryl made the whole experience memorable...we bought the perfect house for us! Cheryl gets 5 gold stars from us and I'm sure she'll get the same from everyone we'll refer her to!

Michaelann Dimitrijevich, Atascadero, California (soon to be Asheville, NC)

Cheryl, you provided RuthAnn and I with an enjoyable few months during the sale of our home. Your advertising, open houses, etc. were stress free and your constructive suggestions very helpful. Looking forward to using you again when we are ready to purchase our next property.

Steve giordano...

This was a unique transaction as it involved a swap of properties as well as land that was held in a retirement account. Cheryl researched how the details of this complex situation should be handled and it went off without a glitch! The ease and communication were stellar!

Beccah Risdall, Asheville

Cheryl was great to work with. She came to a quick understanding of what I was looking for in Asheville. And she is a delight to work with! I was on a rather tight schedule..and also had my elderly mother in tow. We had a great time looking at the houses Cheryl had picked out and I am very happy with the final choice. Cheryl has a broad understanding of real estate in this area. I would not hesitate to use Cheryl in the future and will recommend her to any friends who may have need of a real estate agent. Sally Witkamp

Sally Witkamp

Cheryl MacPhail grew up in Asheville and has an excellent "feel" for real estate in the city. She understands how the principles of feng shui can effect a sale and makes excellent suggestions about staging before putting a home on the market. We experienced her to be delightful and professional in all aspects of the sale and have recommended her to several friends and acquaintances.

Mary Castiglione and Sue Pritchett, Black Mountain, NC

We could not have asked for a better experience. Great communication, fast response, and easy to work with. I would highly recommend to other buyers or sellers and would work with Cheryl again absolutely.

Trent Van Blaricom - Asheville, NC

As detail-oriented out-of-towners, we were determined to look at every possibility in our price range, and Cheryl MacPhail showed a great deal of patience with us, as well as skill in arranging multiple showings each day scattered over a wide range of area. Her positive outlook and sense of humor turned our week-long search for the perfect home into an enjoyable time. She remained upbeat that the right home would be found, and it was.

Sherrie Cronin Houston Texas

Cheryl MacPhail was very understanding of my situation. She took into account my age and lack of knowledge of real estate and encouraged me through this difficult sale. We took a home that was damaged and uninsured and together, made lemonade. Big thanks to Cheryl and Beverly-Hanks!

Morgan Prather, Mills River

As out of state buyers, Cheryl was helpful in finding out our needs and desires of type of residence. By asking questions and through conversation Cheryl was able to guide us in looking at properties to consider. In the process we were able to narrow down our selections to make the final choice. Cheryl was much more than someone to show properties, she was a great listener and processor of information to narrow down our selections. Cheryl MacPhail also was helpful in pointing out things that may not fit our needs in some of the properties. This showed us Cheryl wasn't there just for the sale but for us.

Beccah Risdall Wayzata MN

Cheryl was always patient with us when we didn't always know what we were looking for. She stuck with us to the end until we found the house that we said "yes" to:)

Janice Hayes

Cheryl was ready right away to start showing us houses. She kept in touch with us and listened to our concerns as to what we wanted or didn't want. She even took us out to lunch the first day we went looking. We could always reach her by cellphone and if she was unable to answer we left a message and she was very quick at getting back to us. Than you Cheryl MacPhail for all the work you did to find us the perfect home,

Bevery Hughes - Asheville, NC

Simply the best--Cheryl's guidance and experience were invaluable in helping us to purchase our first home. She gave us her full attention and got the details right.

Jeff Bullock, Asheville

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Education

Emory University

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Performing Arts
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Painting/Drawing
Sculpture
Photography
Collecting/Appreciation
Dance
Theater/Film
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Cooking/Dining
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Spiritual/Religious
Pottery
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I've known her for years. I also worked with her. She's very knowledgeable and professional. A pleasure to work with. Very pleasant always in a good mood. Very pleasant experience thanks to Cheryl's knowledge and her disposition. I have recommended Cheryl to other friends of mine.

Elisa Lamar

Cheryl MacPhail was wonderful through the entire process in buying my new home. She is friendly and knowledgable a pleasure to work with.

Laura A., Arden, NC

She was just great, despite the fact that it took me a few years to find a house. She never lost patience. And we had a lot of fun together. She also provided services well beyond any realtor I've ever dealt with. I found Cheryl very easy to communicate with.

Cher, Asheville

What a pleasure it was to sell my property through Cheryl MacPhail. It sold quickly and for a higher price than anticipated. She did such a great job I immediately listed another property with her. If you are buying or selling property in the Asheville area look no further than Cheryl MacPhail.

Nicholas Seymour

Cheryl was very knowledgeable, friendly and had our best interest at heart. Cheryl’s experience made the process run smoothly. She was interested in our desires for a home.

Oneida Gilbert

Cheryl MacPhail worked very hard on our behalf, and worked tirelessly to complete the sale despite a number of obstacles. Cheryl was very resilient and represented us very well throughout the entire process!

John Vidal, Louisville, KY

It was a delightful experience working with Cheryl MacPhail. She has a wealth of knowledge of Asheville and the surrounding area. She knows all the fabulous locations for the perfect homesite. Best of all she makes your day with her kind and cheerful way.

Bill, St Paul

Cheryl was a phenomenal listener and quickly able to understand exactly what we were looking for. Not only that, she made the offer/buying process easy for first time homeowners.

The Dechants, Asheville NC

Cheryl is a wonderful agent and does her job very well. She is very responsive to questions and concerns and is friendly and knowledgeable about the area. I would use her services again.

Shirley D. Asheville, NC

Cheryl was a referral for which we are very grateful. She was very responsive and understanding of our needs. We were only here 3 days, we found our home on the second day and after agreeing terms we left. Cheryl dealt with everything for us and made us feel everything was in capable hands. She was always friendly and helpful and still is. I would not hesitate to recommend her.

Anita, Florida

Two years ago, our newly married daughter and son-in-law were looking forward to buying their first house. Cheryl MacPhail was recommended since she was a friend of the groom's family. Since this kind of recommendation can be a little risky, our daughter was thrilled to find that she and Cheryl were very compatible and they both enjoyed the search for a new house. Cheryl helped them buy a lovely starter home and she provided expert guidance every step of the way. This positive experience made our decision to ask Cheryl to help us with a cross-country search for a home very easy. We are moving from St. Louis, MO to Arden, NC to be near our daughter and her husband. Cheryl was absolutely terrific. She is such an easy going and fun person who happens to know the Asheville area and the local real estate market very well. We truly enjoyed the experience and are very happy with our new home. We are now in the process of selling our St. Louis home so that we can move soon to Asheville. it's a shame that Cheryl isn't available on this end to help with the selling of our home where we've lived for 31 years. Wish we could clone Cheryl. We are very satisfied with all aspects of our finding a home in Asheville due to working with Cheryl MacPhail. She deserves a big thank you and a big hug. Cheryl is a wonderful realtor. We would recommend her to anyone looking for a house or property in the Asheville area.

Jean and James Dacy, St. Louis, Missouri

Cheryl MacPhail was excellent and it was a pleasure working with her and more important she got the job done.

steve pinsky

We had browsed through websites of Asheville properties prior to our first visit. While driving around getting acquainted with the different neighborhoods we saw Cheryl MacPhail's name on the sign of a house we loved and since it was "pending" I called to check the status. From that first phone call I knew that she was the "go-to" person for us when we were able to buy and we kept in touch periodically over the course of a year. By the time we met in person I felt I'd already known her forever! Then when we came to the area on a two week house-shopping spree, Cheryl made the whole experience memorable...we bought the perfect house for us! Cheryl gets 5 gold stars from us and I'm sure she'll get the same from everyone we'll refer her to!

Michaelann Dimitrijevich, Atascadero, California (soon to be Asheville, NC)

Cheryl, you provided RuthAnn and I with an enjoyable few months during the sale of our home. Your advertising, open houses, etc. were stress free and your constructive suggestions very helpful. Looking forward to using you again when we are ready to purchase our next property.

Steve giordano...

This was a unique transaction as it involved a swap of properties as well as land that was held in a retirement account. Cheryl researched how the details of this complex situation should be handled and it went off without a glitch! The ease and communication were stellar!

Beccah Risdall, Asheville

Cheryl was great to work with. She came to a quick understanding of what I was looking for in Asheville. And she is a delight to work with! I was on a rather tight schedule..and also had my elderly mother in tow. We had a great time looking at the houses Cheryl had picked out and I am very happy with the final choice. Cheryl has a broad understanding of real estate in this area. I would not hesitate to use Cheryl in the future and will recommend her to any friends who may have need of a real estate agent. Sally Witkamp

Sally Witkamp

Cheryl MacPhail grew up in Asheville and has an excellent "feel" for real estate in the city. She understands how the principles of feng shui can effect a sale and makes excellent suggestions about staging before putting a home on the market. We experienced her to be delightful and professional in all aspects of the sale and have recommended her to several friends and acquaintances.

Mary Castiglione and Sue Pritchett, Black Mountain, NC

We could not have asked for a better experience. Great communication, fast response, and easy to work with. I would highly recommend to other buyers or sellers and would work with Cheryl again absolutely.

Trent Van Blaricom - Asheville, NC

As detail-oriented out-of-towners, we were determined to look at every possibility in our price range, and Cheryl MacPhail showed a great deal of patience with us, as well as skill in arranging multiple showings each day scattered over a wide range of area. Her positive outlook and sense of humor turned our week-long search for the perfect home into an enjoyable time. She remained upbeat that the right home would be found, and it was.

Sherrie Cronin Houston Texas

Cheryl MacPhail was very understanding of my situation. She took into account my age and lack of knowledge of real estate and encouraged me through this difficult sale. We took a home that was damaged and uninsured and together, made lemonade. Big thanks to Cheryl and Beverly-Hanks!

Morgan Prather, Mills River

As out of state buyers, Cheryl was helpful in finding out our needs and desires of type of residence. By asking questions and through conversation Cheryl was able to guide us in looking at properties to consider. In the process we were able to narrow down our selections to make the final choice. Cheryl was much more than someone to show properties, she was a great listener and processor of information to narrow down our selections. Cheryl MacPhail also was helpful in pointing out things that may not fit our needs in some of the properties. This showed us Cheryl wasn't there just for the sale but for us.

Beccah Risdall Wayzata MN

Cheryl was always patient with us when we didn't always know what we were looking for. She stuck with us to the end until we found the house that we said "yes" to:)

Janice Hayes

Cheryl was ready right away to start showing us houses. She kept in touch with us and listened to our concerns as to what we wanted or didn't want. She even took us out to lunch the first day we went looking. We could always reach her by cellphone and if she was unable to answer we left a message and she was very quick at getting back to us. Than you Cheryl MacPhail for all the work you did to find us the perfect home,

Bevery Hughes - Asheville, NC

Simply the best--Cheryl's guidance and experience were invaluable in helping us to purchase our first home. She gave us her full attention and got the details right.

Jeff Bullock, Asheville

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How is the tax bill of a home determined in North Carolina?

Real property is appraised at 100% of market value and includes land, buildings, structures, and improvements. State law requires counties to reappraise every eight years, but many counties reappraise every four. A bill can be a combination of tax rates. For example, a home inside the City of Asheville and Asheville City School districts will have three separate tax rates represented on a bill: the Buncombe County rate, the City of Asheville rate, and the Asheville City School rate. All rates are totaled to calculate the total tax liability. Tax rate estimates for our mountain communities can be found on page 127 of the Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Welcome magazine.

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