Katie Hermida

Residential Broker Associate
Allen Tate / Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
Waynesville
cell: (828) 550-8688
office: (828) 452-5809
team member since 2015

About Me

After several years working abroad and several years experience as a Spanish language interpreter, I've learned I enjoy connecting others not only through communication but as a cultural broker. One of my greatest joys is traveling, discovering, and then sharing my discoveries with others. After traveling to over 30 countries, I'm able to share some inspiring places. But nothing gets me more excited than introducing others to my hometown, Waynesville. This historical town which is nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains has been my home for over 37 years and I'm proud to share its best restaurants, hiking trails, and neighborhoods with others. Work keeps me closer to home these days, but I still make time for scenic drives through the Smoky Mountains, cooking, snowboarding at Cataloochee Resort in Maggie Valley, and spending time with my husband, 2 little boys and our 3 Shih Tzus.

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Experience

I'm a bilingual real estate broker with a double degree in Spanish and Business Administration. My family has been in the real estate business in the Waynesville area for over 45 years. If you're not from the Haywood County area, knowing who to call for home maintenance and improvement projects can be disconcerting. Through my family's contacts, I'm able to make knowledgeable referrals to reputable tradespeople.

One of my areas of professional real estate focus is in vacation rental homes. Ask me how I can help you invest in a second home for vacationing. And if you're inclined, vacation rentals can be a great way to make owning a mountain home more affordable. I'm looking forward to helping you discover the greater Waynesville area. Give me a call today.

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Testimonials

Katie did an exceptional job. Her attention to detail is unmatched. She has proven over and over to be the most valuable asset in our real estate transactions. We love her!

Ben & Tasha, Cruso

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We love Katie. She has been our agent in three transactions and we would always recommend her to friends and family looking purchase property in this area. Katie's ads were fantastic! She is a sweet, friendly, knowledgeable agent.

Glenna Brown

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Katie Hermida sold my house Waynesville NC in only 9 days. I attribute this to the advice she gave me as I was addressing issues with the house that ranged from safety aspects, meeting code as well as modern upgrades. She was always professional and available for my questions. She walked me though the negotiations always keeping the sale in my best interest. I would recommend Katie Hermida to anyone looking for a fantastic, highly motivated realtor. The buyers seemed happy and I was very happy with the price we agreed on. I would highly recommend Katie and Beverly Hanks to anyone looking to sell a home or land.

Mary Wells, Waynesville NC

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This was our first home buying experience so we were in very new waters. We were previously working with a agent from another company who did not fit well with our needs. As soon as we met Katie we knew we were in great hands!! She knew the answers to most of our questions and if she did not she would find it out for us as soon as possible. Katie stayed on top of everything to try to make our experience flow smoothly. I would 100% recommend Katie to anyone! I can not praise her tireless efforts, dedication and work enough. If you have Katie you are in GREAT hands!

Krissy Hamlin, WAYNESVILLE

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I AND MY FAMILY FEEL katie went above and beyond the call of duty in keeping us focused on positive events and outcomes. IT's really hard with us so far away. We are all so happy with our cabin and hope to spend more time there. SHE WAS GREAT IN EVERYTHING. WE LOVE HER.

WILLIAM AND SHIRLEY BUCK AND FAMILY

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Katie is the absolute best. I'm a skeptic and ask tons of questions and want as much info as possible. She went above and beyond. I've used many realtors... there is absolutely no comparison. I will never use another. Thank you!

Ben Wilson Cruso, NC

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It has been a pleasure to have met and worked with Katie. She has a great personality and a great work ethic. If you are looking for a good realtor...look no further than Katie. Highly recommend. The best!

Jason Reid, Rockwell

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Katie made our home purchase experience a breeze. She was very professional, courteous, knowledgeble and provided top-drawer customer service.

Bob Behr, Balsam

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Katie is responsive to questions and concerns of seller. Very professional. We highly recommend Katie to anyone interested in real estate in the Waynesville area.

Bob & Debbie, Morrow Ohio

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My husband and I absolutely adored working with Katie on the sale of our land. She was prompt to reply to questions and was always so pleasant and professional. Katie handled the whole transaction so thoroughly, putting our minds at ease and getting the closing done smoothly. We couldn't recommend Katie more, we loved working with her and we're grateful for her expertise, capability, and kindness.

Nick & Ashley Hall, Maitland, FL

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Katie came highly recommended. She really knows the area and that played a major factor in my selection. She helped me to formulate a fair offer even in these crazy times. We made several offers before we found the perfect fit. She knew all the right contacts to complete the purchase, from inspectors to people to remediate issues. I’m grateful for Katie’s perseverance and patience. I would highly recommend her and if I am looking for another house in the area, I would definitely seek her out!

Michele Judge, Wesley Chapel, FL

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Katie knows her real estate. She was efficient, knowledgeable, responds quickly and is easy to talk to about any questions or concerns. She knows the area and she knows what clients are looking for and how to get your property sold to the right person. I would definitely recommend her for buying or selling and will definitely look to her in the future for my real estate. They don't come any better than Katie!

V. Cagle

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Katie is extremely knowledgeable about the area. She is very helpful and approachable with all of our questions and concerns. This is our second purchase with Katie and I wouldn't trust our real estate transactions with anyone else. We are from Florida and she always assists with remote showings and gets us all the information we need to make an informed decision. I highly recommend Katie and think she does a superb job as a realtor.

Chrissy - Wesley Chapel, FL

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Katie worked very hard to ensure the best pricing, visibility and marketing plan for the sale of our home. She truly went above and beyond to educate us when we needed to make changes, repairs or renegotiate. She always had a calm, winning attitude and was a pleasure to work with. Thank you again, Katie, for all you did.

Linda Baswell, Kennesaw, GA

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Being a real estate investor and having conducted business with Katie before on multiple transactions, I can testify to her ethic to go above and beyond to meet what’s best for me. Will absolutely use her again in the future.

Jake, Waynesville

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Katie is a joy to work with. She is thorough and always readily available for questions. She knew exactly what we were looking for in a mountain home. She showed us several properties that were close to what we wanted but she ultimately found us The Perfect Home. We are grateful for her hard work and we will always refer family and friends to her!

Glenna Brown, Florida

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Very confident, trust worthy, considered our best interest, good decision making, ethical times 2

Larry Rardon

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From our first introduction through closing, Katie was absoultely wonderful! She continued to be our advocate and local representation. My family has wanted a Vacation Cabin in the Waynesville/Maggie Valley area for several years. Being located 4+ hours away, we were dependent on Katie to notify us of available properties and provide feedback about thier potential to meet our needs. In this highly competetive market, her knowledge, experience, responsiveness and overall commitment was key to my family securing the property of our dreams. We couldn't have asked for anything more from her and will certainly direct other potential buyers her way. At the end of this year long search, we now have our cabin and have also made a new friend in Katie!

The Maness Family - Raleigh, NC

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Katie had helped me in the past when I purchased a home in Waynesville. She did an excellent job of representing me, which is why I chose her to help me sell my condo there. She was very prompt in answering my texts and/or phone calls, was excellent in explaining the things I didn't understand, and kept me informed during every step of the process. In addition, she is a native to the area and her knowledge of Waynesville and the market was important to me.

Leigh Ann, Thomasville, GA

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Katie was a joy to work with. She was pleasant and always available. I would without a doubt use her again.

Travis Novinger

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Katie was super awesome to deal with!! She helped me find exactly what I wanted. My new home is exactly what I needed in life!! Julie and Lisha were great to work with as well. I would definitely recommend this team!!!!

Chris Martin Canton NC

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We chose to use Beverly Hanks in Waynesville to find a home because we knew it to be an exemplary agency. I was matched with Katie Hermida via the website's "Contact a Realtor" option. From start to finish Katie was professional, punctual, patient, kind, helpful, and competent. We always felt we were in capable and caring hands as we navigated the house buying process for the first time. I would highly recommend to Katie to anyone looking to buy a house.

Waynesville, NC

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Upon meeting Katie for the first time, my husband and I had just started looking to purchase a vacation home, and we were all over the board on what we were looking for. Katie asked us detailed questions that helped narrow down what we wanted as far as a vacation rental. She is incredibly knowledgeable about the area and was able to provide honest feedback on homes we were looking at as they related to our budget and our vision. Katie handled everything regarding the purchase of our cabin and communicated with us on a regular basis from the moment we first spoke with her until the day we officially closed on our cabin. I highly recommend Katie Hermida if you are looking to purchase a forever home or a vacation home in the Waynesville area. When you work with Katie, she makes you feel like you are her only client. We are forever thankful to Katie for helping us find a perfect vacation cabin in Maggie Valley. I look forward to working with Katie in the near future when my husband and I begin to look for our forever home in the Waynesville area.

Jennifer W. Tampa, FL

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Katie is a terrific agent and I would highly recommend her. She was quickly responsive to my text and emails, has a great knowledge of the area since she grew up there, and most importantly she understood what I was looking for. I had been keeping my eye on real estate webpages, but when she saw this particular house come on the market she immediately knew that it was exactly what I was looking for. She called me and we saw the house within an hour or two. She gave me great advice on what I should offer for the house and I was thrilled that the sellers accepted my bid out of the many offers.

Leigh Ann Raynor, Thomasville GA

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Katie went above and beyond for us with this house and we could have not asked for anything more. We will definitely use her again if we ever need to Best agent I have ever had.

Adam McKee Waynesville

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We have used Katie Hermida's services to locate and purchase several properties in the Haywood County area. Her knowledge of the area, and attention to detail have been critical to our decision to use her for our real estate needs. We recommend her highly.

Larry and Susan McGourty, Waynesville

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Katie is really well connected in the Maggie Valley area --- found that quite helpful.

Bob Moss, Columbia

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Katie was great.

john anderson , crawfordville fl.

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Knowledgeable of the area and easy to work with.

Christopher Pozgar / Florida

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Katie Hermida was invested in helping us find what we needed and wanted in a home. She was also very patient while we explored to best discern what fell into each category. Once we started working with her regularly, we did not seek assistance from anyone else. From contract to closing, anything Katie handled was seamless. She was consistently communicative and kept us apprised throughout the process, often being a step ahead of our attorney.

J.L. Crumbley, Waynesville NC

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I don't know if Katie is one of your Real Estate Instructors or not, but she should be. She has a great depth of real estate knowledge, yet she is not a know-it-all. She is humble and respectful, yet knows when to assert herself, always in a polite way. She really impressed us and will definitely return to her and her Agency for any real estate needs. I don't know if Katie is one of your Real Estate Instructors or not, but she should be. She has a great depth of real estate knowledge, yet she is not a know-it-all. She is humble and respectful, yet knows when to assert herself, always in a polite way. She really impressed us and will definitely return to her and her Agency for any real estate needs.

Gene & Alice Rainone - Waynesville, NC

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we enjoyed working with katie….couldn't ask for a better agent

ken and emma speck..153 breezy way clyde nc

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Katie Hermida did an outstanding job working with us. She went above and beyond with her level of attentiveness and professionalism. We will recommend her to anyone we know that is interested in real estate in WNC.

Kelly and Stephany Semones, Waynesville

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Katie Hermida helped make our home purchase an excellent experience. Katie was knowledgeable, accessible and responsive. She really sought to understand our criteria in a home and kept us informed of homes coming on the market that might be a fit. Katie managed the various inspections and ensured a quick, issue free closing. We are very grateful to have met Katie. She not only made the home buying process enjoyable and smooth, she also made us feel valued. Thank you Katie! Rob & Heather Metzler

Rob & Heather Metzler, Charlotte NC

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Katie put in a tremendous amount of effort to help us find the perfect getaway cabin. Her knowledge and expertise is greatly appreciated. She was a joy to work with!

Bob & Deb Magan, Morrow Ohio

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We were out-of-state buyers, Katie Hermida made our house buying possible and successful by knowing the Waynesville area and showing us homes until we located the perfect property for us.

The Pelfreys

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We recently purchased our first home with the assistance of Katie Hermida as our Realtor. Throughout the whole process Katie went above and beyond to help us find, negotiate, and buy our first home. She never hesitated to drive all over the county to show us houses, sometimes four or five a day. She never tried to oversell a house and was always honest. Overall we are extremely satisfied with our experience and will be using Katie Hermida for any future real estate transactions. We would highly recommend Katie to anyone who is looking to buy or sell real estate in Haywood county. You won’t be disappointed!

Dustin & Amelia, Waynesville NC

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This was my third home purchase and Katie was wonderful to work with throughout this process. She is knowledgeable, efficient, and friendly and was extremely helpful during negotiations. I will definitely use her for any future real estate needs and recommend her without hesitation.

Leia McCullough, Waynesville NC

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Katie was outstanding in Helping us through the process. It seemed with each inspection we did it raised another question. She was able to get the right person out to the house quickly and efficiently. She worked patiently through all of our questions throughout the due diligence period. Katie was with us every step of the way and was great at explaining the process. We would whole heartedly recommend Katie to our friends and family.

Missy and Jim Carlson

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Katie was amazing! Was very friendly and handled any issue or concerns with ease. I loved how thorough and knowledgeable she was. I would recommend her to anyone!

Jenny cagle, clyde,nc

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I would recommend Katie Hermida 100 % from listing to closing also fantastic communication skills. If we purchase another property in your area we will absolutely use Katie.

Joseph Lawless, lake mary, Florida

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1st off I just wanted to let any and everyone know what an amazing job Katie Hermida has done!!! From the very 1st time we spoke she was very attentive, Katie Hermida finds out what you are and aren’t looking for and really does the best job looking for your ideal place. That being said, Katie told me after I described to her what I was looking for and the price range I wanted to stay in that the place I’d found previously would be the perfect fit for me. Honestly Katie is a very valuable asset, she works hard for you and stays on top of things, my mortgage lender has even said the way Katie is on top of things is like no other. Katie utilizes her knowledge and experience while maintaining and displaying the utmost professionalism. Katie is a go getter, she always goes above and beyond!!! It was such a pleasure working with Katie!!! I just don’t think you could ask for anyone better then Katie, she’s easy to talk to, she uses every available means to communicate, She’s just all around amazing at what she does! Katie is very thorough throughout the whole process, she looks carefully at everything before deciding if the price is right for the home or if she thinks it could be lower etc. It’s not every day you get lucky with someone like Katie, someone who really and truly has your best interest at hand. Katie’s attention to detail was far superior, for someone like me who spent a great deal of time in the military attention to detail is a must! You always know exactly what’s going on, what needs to be signed, where you stand etc. For this being my 1st time purchasing a home i’d say it was a huge success and Katie stuck by me the whole time keeping me updated. Though I only dealt with Katie myself, every time I walked in the office I was greeted and felt very welcomed!!

Chris R Clyde

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This is the third time in a year that I’ve done business with Ms. Hermida. Simply could not ask for better service. She goes above and beyond to ensure that my needs are met and worked hard in finding me what I was looking for. Will absolutely do business with her again.

Jake M.

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Katie is young and energentic, but she has a seasoned relator's wisdom and instincts, thanks to growing up in her' realtor-mom's household. There she observed and picked- up the little "inside nuances" of a successful realtors' business and style. She's a natural Realtor - without being cocky or "programmed." She knows her stuff and has very good instincts. She helped influence and was part our decision to move us as well as our property management company to the Waynesville area.We'll continue to use her services-as well as the Beverly-Hanks team in the future-hopefully for many years!

Susan McGourty, Paso Robles, California

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Ms. Hermida listed my former home and did an excellent job of getting it sold. So well that I used her to find me a new home. Which she did a wonderful job at as well. She went above and beyond to see that I purchased the perfect home for what I needed. She did research based off what I had given her and found my new dream home. She made it effortless on my part and tended to my every need. Ms. Hermida is very hard working and does everything in her power to see to it that her clients get what they want and are happy with the process!

Jake M.

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Ms. Hermida was very willing to meet my needs and made the selling process a breeze. Her willingness to work towards what was most important to me was more than exceptional. I highly recommend her services to anyone.

Jake M. Maggie Valley, NC

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Pleasant to work with and very professional. I would use her services again.

Nina Howard, Waynesville, nc

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After making the decision to sale our home, we asked our friends to recommend realtors. .After interviewing three, we were highly impressed with Katie's knowledge of the local market, her listening skills, able to answer our many questions, and showing sincere interest to sell our home. We chose Katie. She kept the communication going, with prompt response to each call, text and email's. Our home sold 10 days after the listing!!!! She worked diligently to produce a prompt, smooth closing. We highly recommend KATIE HERMIDA for all your real estate needs. Thank you Katie..well done..

Jim and Doris Warren, upstate NY

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Katie is amazing! She really listened and understood exactly the type of house that we wanted. She communicated with us every step of the way and was always available for any questions we had. Even though we were a somewhat demanding client with very specific needs and issues, she was patient and always a pleasure to work with. We really appreciate all the work she put into helping us buy the house of our dreams. If you are looking for a real estate agent that is committed to helping you find the perfect house, then look no further.

Natasha Bright, Waynesville

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Katie Hermida; is an excellent person, professional, comprehensible, very competitive. She was also very sociable and polite, she did more than what was really expected.

Baldomero Huerta Asheville

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Katie was Attentive, easily accessible no matter the time or day. Top notch, A+, quick turnaround for showings, no pressure, excellent knowledge of the area and its resources. She was willing to traverse the snow to get our closing done on time.

Jacob Mills, Waynesville, NC

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I didn't have much foresight coming into the home buying process; but Katie really made everything very seamless for us! Being a buyer from out of state, Katie went well beyond what im sure was the normal expectations. Her knowledge of the nuances of the area and willingness to corespondent with local contractors to get through the various inspections a historic home requires helped make the process go through without a hitch. It would have been very difficult without her tracking all the details making sure everything worked out perfectly. I really can't say enough how much we appreciate everything Katie did for us. Would absolutely recommend to anyone shopping for a home!!!

Jeremy S, Waynesville NC

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Katie is personable and easy to communicate with during the sales process. Her honesty and integrity is exceptional.

Jan Locker

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She did a great job at showing me houses that would best fit my personality. Also, she was very easy to work with!

Matthew galeotti

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Education

  • Western Carolina University

Interests

  • Performing Arts
  • Photography
  • Theater/Film
  • Dog/Cat
  • Cooking/Dining
  • Dog/Cat Lover
  • Parenting
  • Personal Wellness
  • Reading/Writing
  • Spiritual/Religious
  • Music
  • Hiking and Camping
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Katie did an exceptional job. Her attention to detail is unmatched. She has proven over and over to be the most valuable asset in our real estate transactions. We love her!

Ben & Tasha, Cruso

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We love Katie. She has been our agent in three transactions and we would always recommend her to friends and family looking purchase property in this area. Katie's ads were fantastic! She is a sweet, friendly, knowledgeable agent.

Glenna Brown

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Katie Hermida sold my house Waynesville NC in only 9 days. I attribute this to the advice she gave me as I was addressing issues with the house that ranged from safety aspects, meeting code as well as modern upgrades. She was always professional and available for my questions. She walked me though the negotiations always keeping the sale in my best interest. I would recommend Katie Hermida to anyone looking for a fantastic, highly motivated realtor. The buyers seemed happy and I was very happy with the price we agreed on. I would highly recommend Katie and Beverly Hanks to anyone looking to sell a home or land.

Mary Wells, Waynesville NC

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This was our first home buying experience so we were in very new waters. We were previously working with a agent from another company who did not fit well with our needs. As soon as we met Katie we knew we were in great hands!! She knew the answers to most of our questions and if she did not she would find it out for us as soon as possible. Katie stayed on top of everything to try to make our experience flow smoothly. I would 100% recommend Katie to anyone! I can not praise her tireless efforts, dedication and work enough. If you have Katie you are in GREAT hands!

Krissy Hamlin, WAYNESVILLE

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I AND MY FAMILY FEEL katie went above and beyond the call of duty in keeping us focused on positive events and outcomes. IT's really hard with us so far away. We are all so happy with our cabin and hope to spend more time there. SHE WAS GREAT IN EVERYTHING. WE LOVE HER.

WILLIAM AND SHIRLEY BUCK AND FAMILY

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Katie is the absolute best. I'm a skeptic and ask tons of questions and want as much info as possible. She went above and beyond. I've used many realtors... there is absolutely no comparison. I will never use another. Thank you!

Ben Wilson Cruso, NC

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It has been a pleasure to have met and worked with Katie. She has a great personality and a great work ethic. If you are looking for a good realtor...look no further than Katie. Highly recommend. The best!

Jason Reid, Rockwell

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Katie made our home purchase experience a breeze. She was very professional, courteous, knowledgeble and provided top-drawer customer service.

Bob Behr, Balsam

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Katie is responsive to questions and concerns of seller. Very professional. We highly recommend Katie to anyone interested in real estate in the Waynesville area.

Bob & Debbie, Morrow Ohio

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My husband and I absolutely adored working with Katie on the sale of our land. She was prompt to reply to questions and was always so pleasant and professional. Katie handled the whole transaction so thoroughly, putting our minds at ease and getting the closing done smoothly. We couldn't recommend Katie more, we loved working with her and we're grateful for her expertise, capability, and kindness.

Nick & Ashley Hall, Maitland, FL

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Katie came highly recommended. She really knows the area and that played a major factor in my selection. She helped me to formulate a fair offer even in these crazy times. We made several offers before we found the perfect fit. She knew all the right contacts to complete the purchase, from inspectors to people to remediate issues. I’m grateful for Katie’s perseverance and patience. I would highly recommend her and if I am looking for another house in the area, I would definitely seek her out!

Michele Judge, Wesley Chapel, FL

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Katie knows her real estate. She was efficient, knowledgeable, responds quickly and is easy to talk to about any questions or concerns. She knows the area and she knows what clients are looking for and how to get your property sold to the right person. I would definitely recommend her for buying or selling and will definitely look to her in the future for my real estate. They don't come any better than Katie!

V. Cagle

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Katie is extremely knowledgeable about the area. She is very helpful and approachable with all of our questions and concerns. This is our second purchase with Katie and I wouldn't trust our real estate transactions with anyone else. We are from Florida and she always assists with remote showings and gets us all the information we need to make an informed decision. I highly recommend Katie and think she does a superb job as a realtor.

Chrissy - Wesley Chapel, FL

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Katie worked very hard to ensure the best pricing, visibility and marketing plan for the sale of our home. She truly went above and beyond to educate us when we needed to make changes, repairs or renegotiate. She always had a calm, winning attitude and was a pleasure to work with. Thank you again, Katie, for all you did.

Linda Baswell, Kennesaw, GA

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Being a real estate investor and having conducted business with Katie before on multiple transactions, I can testify to her ethic to go above and beyond to meet what’s best for me. Will absolutely use her again in the future.

Jake, Waynesville

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Katie is a joy to work with. She is thorough and always readily available for questions. She knew exactly what we were looking for in a mountain home. She showed us several properties that were close to what we wanted but she ultimately found us The Perfect Home. We are grateful for her hard work and we will always refer family and friends to her!

Glenna Brown, Florida

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Very confident, trust worthy, considered our best interest, good decision making, ethical times 2

Larry Rardon

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From our first introduction through closing, Katie was absoultely wonderful! She continued to be our advocate and local representation. My family has wanted a Vacation Cabin in the Waynesville/Maggie Valley area for several years. Being located 4+ hours away, we were dependent on Katie to notify us of available properties and provide feedback about thier potential to meet our needs. In this highly competetive market, her knowledge, experience, responsiveness and overall commitment was key to my family securing the property of our dreams. We couldn't have asked for anything more from her and will certainly direct other potential buyers her way. At the end of this year long search, we now have our cabin and have also made a new friend in Katie!

The Maness Family - Raleigh, NC

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Katie had helped me in the past when I purchased a home in Waynesville. She did an excellent job of representing me, which is why I chose her to help me sell my condo there. She was very prompt in answering my texts and/or phone calls, was excellent in explaining the things I didn't understand, and kept me informed during every step of the process. In addition, she is a native to the area and her knowledge of Waynesville and the market was important to me.

Leigh Ann, Thomasville, GA

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Katie was a joy to work with. She was pleasant and always available. I would without a doubt use her again.

Travis Novinger

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Katie was super awesome to deal with!! She helped me find exactly what I wanted. My new home is exactly what I needed in life!! Julie and Lisha were great to work with as well. I would definitely recommend this team!!!!

Chris Martin Canton NC

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We chose to use Beverly Hanks in Waynesville to find a home because we knew it to be an exemplary agency. I was matched with Katie Hermida via the website's "Contact a Realtor" option. From start to finish Katie was professional, punctual, patient, kind, helpful, and competent. We always felt we were in capable and caring hands as we navigated the house buying process for the first time. I would highly recommend to Katie to anyone looking to buy a house.

Waynesville, NC

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Upon meeting Katie for the first time, my husband and I had just started looking to purchase a vacation home, and we were all over the board on what we were looking for. Katie asked us detailed questions that helped narrow down what we wanted as far as a vacation rental. She is incredibly knowledgeable about the area and was able to provide honest feedback on homes we were looking at as they related to our budget and our vision. Katie handled everything regarding the purchase of our cabin and communicated with us on a regular basis from the moment we first spoke with her until the day we officially closed on our cabin. I highly recommend Katie Hermida if you are looking to purchase a forever home or a vacation home in the Waynesville area. When you work with Katie, she makes you feel like you are her only client. We are forever thankful to Katie for helping us find a perfect vacation cabin in Maggie Valley. I look forward to working with Katie in the near future when my husband and I begin to look for our forever home in the Waynesville area.

Jennifer W. Tampa, FL

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Katie is a terrific agent and I would highly recommend her. She was quickly responsive to my text and emails, has a great knowledge of the area since she grew up there, and most importantly she understood what I was looking for. I had been keeping my eye on real estate webpages, but when she saw this particular house come on the market she immediately knew that it was exactly what I was looking for. She called me and we saw the house within an hour or two. She gave me great advice on what I should offer for the house and I was thrilled that the sellers accepted my bid out of the many offers.

Leigh Ann Raynor, Thomasville GA

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Katie went above and beyond for us with this house and we could have not asked for anything more. We will definitely use her again if we ever need to Best agent I have ever had.

Adam McKee Waynesville

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We have used Katie Hermida's services to locate and purchase several properties in the Haywood County area. Her knowledge of the area, and attention to detail have been critical to our decision to use her for our real estate needs. We recommend her highly.

Larry and Susan McGourty, Waynesville

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Katie is really well connected in the Maggie Valley area --- found that quite helpful.

Bob Moss, Columbia

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Katie was great.

john anderson , crawfordville fl.

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Knowledgeable of the area and easy to work with.

Christopher Pozgar / Florida

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Katie Hermida was invested in helping us find what we needed and wanted in a home. She was also very patient while we explored to best discern what fell into each category. Once we started working with her regularly, we did not seek assistance from anyone else. From contract to closing, anything Katie handled was seamless. She was consistently communicative and kept us apprised throughout the process, often being a step ahead of our attorney.

J.L. Crumbley, Waynesville NC

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I don't know if Katie is one of your Real Estate Instructors or not, but she should be. She has a great depth of real estate knowledge, yet she is not a know-it-all. She is humble and respectful, yet knows when to assert herself, always in a polite way. She really impressed us and will definitely return to her and her Agency for any real estate needs. I don't know if Katie is one of your Real Estate Instructors or not, but she should be. She has a great depth of real estate knowledge, yet she is not a know-it-all. She is humble and respectful, yet knows when to assert herself, always in a polite way. She really impressed us and will definitely return to her and her Agency for any real estate needs.

Gene & Alice Rainone - Waynesville, NC

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we enjoyed working with katie….couldn't ask for a better agent

ken and emma speck..153 breezy way clyde nc

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Katie Hermida did an outstanding job working with us. She went above and beyond with her level of attentiveness and professionalism. We will recommend her to anyone we know that is interested in real estate in WNC.

Kelly and Stephany Semones, Waynesville

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Katie Hermida helped make our home purchase an excellent experience. Katie was knowledgeable, accessible and responsive. She really sought to understand our criteria in a home and kept us informed of homes coming on the market that might be a fit. Katie managed the various inspections and ensured a quick, issue free closing. We are very grateful to have met Katie. She not only made the home buying process enjoyable and smooth, she also made us feel valued. Thank you Katie! Rob & Heather Metzler

Rob & Heather Metzler, Charlotte NC

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Katie put in a tremendous amount of effort to help us find the perfect getaway cabin. Her knowledge and expertise is greatly appreciated. She was a joy to work with!

Bob & Deb Magan, Morrow Ohio

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We were out-of-state buyers, Katie Hermida made our house buying possible and successful by knowing the Waynesville area and showing us homes until we located the perfect property for us.

The Pelfreys

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We recently purchased our first home with the assistance of Katie Hermida as our Realtor. Throughout the whole process Katie went above and beyond to help us find, negotiate, and buy our first home. She never hesitated to drive all over the county to show us houses, sometimes four or five a day. She never tried to oversell a house and was always honest. Overall we are extremely satisfied with our experience and will be using Katie Hermida for any future real estate transactions. We would highly recommend Katie to anyone who is looking to buy or sell real estate in Haywood county. You won’t be disappointed!

Dustin & Amelia, Waynesville NC

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This was my third home purchase and Katie was wonderful to work with throughout this process. She is knowledgeable, efficient, and friendly and was extremely helpful during negotiations. I will definitely use her for any future real estate needs and recommend her without hesitation.

Leia McCullough, Waynesville NC

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Katie was outstanding in Helping us through the process. It seemed with each inspection we did it raised another question. She was able to get the right person out to the house quickly and efficiently. She worked patiently through all of our questions throughout the due diligence period. Katie was with us every step of the way and was great at explaining the process. We would whole heartedly recommend Katie to our friends and family.

Missy and Jim Carlson

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Katie was amazing! Was very friendly and handled any issue or concerns with ease. I loved how thorough and knowledgeable she was. I would recommend her to anyone!

Jenny cagle, clyde,nc

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I would recommend Katie Hermida 100 % from listing to closing also fantastic communication skills. If we purchase another property in your area we will absolutely use Katie.

Joseph Lawless, lake mary, Florida

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1st off I just wanted to let any and everyone know what an amazing job Katie Hermida has done!!! From the very 1st time we spoke she was very attentive, Katie Hermida finds out what you are and aren’t looking for and really does the best job looking for your ideal place. That being said, Katie told me after I described to her what I was looking for and the price range I wanted to stay in that the place I’d found previously would be the perfect fit for me. Honestly Katie is a very valuable asset, she works hard for you and stays on top of things, my mortgage lender has even said the way Katie is on top of things is like no other. Katie utilizes her knowledge and experience while maintaining and displaying the utmost professionalism. Katie is a go getter, she always goes above and beyond!!! It was such a pleasure working with Katie!!! I just don’t think you could ask for anyone better then Katie, she’s easy to talk to, she uses every available means to communicate, She’s just all around amazing at what she does! Katie is very thorough throughout the whole process, she looks carefully at everything before deciding if the price is right for the home or if she thinks it could be lower etc. It’s not every day you get lucky with someone like Katie, someone who really and truly has your best interest at hand. Katie’s attention to detail was far superior, for someone like me who spent a great deal of time in the military attention to detail is a must! You always know exactly what’s going on, what needs to be signed, where you stand etc. For this being my 1st time purchasing a home i’d say it was a huge success and Katie stuck by me the whole time keeping me updated. Though I only dealt with Katie myself, every time I walked in the office I was greeted and felt very welcomed!!

Chris R Clyde

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This is the third time in a year that I’ve done business with Ms. Hermida. Simply could not ask for better service. She goes above and beyond to ensure that my needs are met and worked hard in finding me what I was looking for. Will absolutely do business with her again.

Jake M.

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Katie is young and energentic, but she has a seasoned relator's wisdom and instincts, thanks to growing up in her' realtor-mom's household. There she observed and picked- up the little "inside nuances" of a successful realtors' business and style. She's a natural Realtor - without being cocky or "programmed." She knows her stuff and has very good instincts. She helped influence and was part our decision to move us as well as our property management company to the Waynesville area.We'll continue to use her services-as well as the Beverly-Hanks team in the future-hopefully for many years!

Susan McGourty, Paso Robles, California

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Ms. Hermida listed my former home and did an excellent job of getting it sold. So well that I used her to find me a new home. Which she did a wonderful job at as well. She went above and beyond to see that I purchased the perfect home for what I needed. She did research based off what I had given her and found my new dream home. She made it effortless on my part and tended to my every need. Ms. Hermida is very hard working and does everything in her power to see to it that her clients get what they want and are happy with the process!

Jake M.

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Ms. Hermida was very willing to meet my needs and made the selling process a breeze. Her willingness to work towards what was most important to me was more than exceptional. I highly recommend her services to anyone.

Jake M. Maggie Valley, NC

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Pleasant to work with and very professional. I would use her services again.

Nina Howard, Waynesville, nc

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After making the decision to sale our home, we asked our friends to recommend realtors. .After interviewing three, we were highly impressed with Katie's knowledge of the local market, her listening skills, able to answer our many questions, and showing sincere interest to sell our home. We chose Katie. She kept the communication going, with prompt response to each call, text and email's. Our home sold 10 days after the listing!!!! She worked diligently to produce a prompt, smooth closing. We highly recommend KATIE HERMIDA for all your real estate needs. Thank you Katie..well done..

Jim and Doris Warren, upstate NY

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Katie is amazing! She really listened and understood exactly the type of house that we wanted. She communicated with us every step of the way and was always available for any questions we had. Even though we were a somewhat demanding client with very specific needs and issues, she was patient and always a pleasure to work with. We really appreciate all the work she put into helping us buy the house of our dreams. If you are looking for a real estate agent that is committed to helping you find the perfect house, then look no further.

Natasha Bright, Waynesville

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Katie Hermida; is an excellent person, professional, comprehensible, very competitive. She was also very sociable and polite, she did more than what was really expected.

Baldomero Huerta Asheville

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Katie was Attentive, easily accessible no matter the time or day. Top notch, A+, quick turnaround for showings, no pressure, excellent knowledge of the area and its resources. She was willing to traverse the snow to get our closing done on time.

Jacob Mills, Waynesville, NC

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I didn't have much foresight coming into the home buying process; but Katie really made everything very seamless for us! Being a buyer from out of state, Katie went well beyond what im sure was the normal expectations. Her knowledge of the nuances of the area and willingness to corespondent with local contractors to get through the various inspections a historic home requires helped make the process go through without a hitch. It would have been very difficult without her tracking all the details making sure everything worked out perfectly. I really can't say enough how much we appreciate everything Katie did for us. Would absolutely recommend to anyone shopping for a home!!!

Jeremy S, Waynesville NC

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Katie is personable and easy to communicate with during the sales process. Her honesty and integrity is exceptional.

Jan Locker

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She did a great job at showing me houses that would best fit my personality. Also, she was very easy to work with!

Matthew galeotti

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3 bed  ·  3 ba  ·  1741 Hsq ft  ·  0.96 acr
446 Orchard Drive in Waynesville, NC 28786 - MLS# 4006843

$599,000

446 Orchard Drive
Waynesville 28786

Million dollar views across the Great Smoky Mountains from almost every room are just the beginning of what this property offers! Make this your vac ...

MLS# 4006843 - Active
Listed by Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Waynesville

2 bed  ·  1 ba  ·  788 Hsq ft  ·  2.74 acr
14712 & 14715 Cruso Road in Canton, NC 28716 - MLS# 3934084

$550,000

14712 & 14715 Cruso Road
Canton 28716

What?! CAMP CRUSO is for SALE! Have you wanted an income producing property in the mountains AND with a river running through it? Look no further. T ...

MLS# 3934084 - Active Under Contract
Listed by Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Waynesville

3 bed  ·  3 ba  ·  2528 Hsq ft  ·  1.402 acr
28 Peachy Keene Place in Waynesville, NC 28785 - MLS# 4011492

$395,000

28 Peachy Keene Place
Waynesville 28785

A true Diamond in the rough located in the community of Fox Run! Don't let this one pass, uncover its true potential. Plenty of square footage to wo ...

MLS# 4011492 - Active
Listed by Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Waynesville

2 bed  ·  2 ba  ·  1475 Hsq ft  ·  1.035 acr
159 Rockwood Road in Waynesville, NC 28786 - MLS# 4007258

$310,000

159 Rockwood Road
Waynesville 28786

Pre-inspected! This stone cottage features the most beautiful interior rock wall surrounding the wood-burning fireplace with a high-end insert provi ...

MLS# 4007258 - Active Under Contract
Listed by Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Waynesville

2 bed  ·  2 ba  ·  1087 Hsq ft  ·  0.565 acr
947 North Canton Road in Canton, NC 28716 - MLS# 3937087

$299,000

947 North Canton Road
Canton 28716

Looking for a new construction without the new construction price tag? Look no further. Although the original home was built long ago, this 2/2 look ...

MLS# 3937087 - Active Under Contract
Listed by Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Waynesville

11.06 acr
00 Dodgen Ridge in Tuckasegee, NC 28783 - MLS# 3802812

$195,000

00 Dodgen Ridge
Tuckasegee 28783

Beautiful panoramic unobstructed views of an unspoiled mountainous region from a cleared hilltop property just minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway. ...

MLS# 3802812 - Active
Listed by Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Waynesville

1.54 acr
155 Quail Mountain Lane in Waynesville, NC 28786 - MLS# 3929920

$150,000

155 Quail Mountain Lane
Waynesville 28786

RARE FIND! Located in well-established Quail Ridge subdivision with paved, publicly maintained roads just 5 minutes from Historic Downtown Waynesvil ...

MLS# 3929920 - Active Under Contract
Listed by Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Waynesville

1.16 acr
00 Ryan Ridge Road #102 Unit 2 in Maggie Valley, NC 28751 - MLS# 3812673

$35,000

00 Ryan Ridge Road #102 Unit 2
Maggie Valley 28751

Easy lot to build on with flat area and potential for better views! Just a few minutes from Cataloochee ski area, Tube World, and to the center of M ...

MLS# 3812673 - Active
Listed by Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Waynesville

2.58 acr
Lot 63 Hunters Ridge Road in Canton, NC 28716 - MLS# 3907481

$33,000

Lot 63 Hunters Ridge Road
Canton 28716

Make this winter view a year-round view again! Beautiful location - convenient to Waynesville, Asheville, Canton. Underground utilities available. ...

MLS# 3907481 - Active
Listed by Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Waynesville

2.02 acr
Lot 64 Hunters Ridge Road in Canton, NC 28716 - MLS# 3907490

$27,000

Lot 64 Hunters Ridge Road
Canton 28716

Make this winter view a year-round view again! Beautiful location - convenient to Waynesville, Asheville, Canton. Underground utilities available. ...

MLS# 3907490 - Active
Listed by Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Waynesville

1.96 acr
Lot 62 Dove Way in Canton, NC 28716 - MLS# 3907470

$25,000

Lot 62 Dove Way
Canton 28716

Make this winter view a year-round view again! Beautiful location - convenient to Waynesville, Asheville, Canton. Underground utilities available. ...

MLS# 3907470 - Active Under Contract
Listed by Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Waynesville

 
 

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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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