Linda Baker Real Estate Professional Agent in Downtown Asheville, 300 Executive Park Asheville NC 28801

team member since 1996

About Me

I love people, so real estate is a good fit for me. I'm a happy person, who sees the positive in people as well as situations. I live in downtown Asheville and enjoy being close to everything. I have two sons, both married to school teachers. My husband had been in the US Marines. I have a wonderful and adorable dog, named Snicker who is a Goldendoodle. I love walking her and gardening. I appreciate the wonderful North Carolina weather having moved here in 1982 from Michigan.

Experience

I have had my Real Estate Brokers License since 1984. I love what I do! I have won the Raving Fans Award FIVE times. That award is given to the agent who created the most "Raving Fans" during the calendar year based upon review of returned performance evaluations and letters of commendations. I have won the Contributing to Excellence Award Three times. That award is given to the agent that exhibits the highest degree of professionalism and dependability while working with staff, management, consumers, agents within our organization and real estate agents within the community. Determined by a vote of Beverly-Hanks sales associates. Whether you are buying or selling, I can make a positive difference! Let me show you my commitment to you, my client. My motto has always been: "I'm behind my clients every step of the way!"

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Testimonials

Linda was wonderful in every way, from the first meeting where she took time to attentively listen, question, and understand my specific needs, to offering great advice, offering and explaining local market trends, to helping me consider possible repairs, and coming up with a solid sales plan. She was always kind, helpful, meticulous and diligent, making suggestions for things I may have failed to consider. She always looked out for my interests, and was meticulous. For example, she persisted to obtain late due diligence fees that I was resigned to forget about, when an early contract fell through. She negotiated very successfully, and got a sales price I was happy with, despite the rapidly turning market. Frankly I'm extremely impressed with her negotiating skills, as the market turned against the sale, and I was resigned to and expecting a sale price of at best 92% of what Linda actually sold it for. She was wonderful, and I will recommend her to anyone I know and can vouch for. I can't say much about the rest of the office, since I had almost no need for contact with them, but Linda was above and beyond wonderful in every way. I was in great hands.

Taiyo Hasegawa

Linda is the best broker I've ever dealt with. She was very professional and performed effectively across all aspects of our complex transaction. She was extremely influential for us finding the house of our dreams. A+ experience.

Nitesh Sapra, Fairview, NC / Tampa FL

We used Linda to buy a home when we moved to the area & to sell that home when we moved away. She is so knowledgeable, trustworthy & such a pleasure to work with. Linda’s advice & knowledge are very valuable. We received multiple offers within hours of the first showing. It was amazing to witness Linda’s strategies & thoughts throughout this process. She is such an asset to Bevery-Hanks! Linda is a spitfire & so much fun to work with. My husband & I think the world of her. Her professionalism, clear communication & humor make her a delight! Wonderful experience working with Linda. We highly recommend her!

Wenbren Coleman

Linda was excellent. Photos of the house were beautiful and she kept me up to date on all aspects of inspection, surveys, etc. after we had a contract. She understood that I wanted to avoid developers and she set a price that actually seemed high to me but the house sold very quickly and for the asking price.

Lisa Shugoll, Asheville, NC

We were very fortunate to work with Linda Baker for our relocation to the Asheville area. Her knowledge of not just Asheville but Buncombe County as a whole was a great asset to us. Linda was always kind, professional and highly accessible by any means of communication. Her patience helped focus our search and keep us on an even keel in this crazy real estate market. We highly recommend Linda Baker for anyone searching for property in Buncombe County.

Michael Lyon & Alison Chilcott

We relocated to NC from California and we chose Linda Baker after reading about her experience, knowledge of the area, and the great reviews and awards that she has received. And she looked like a really nice person in her picture. She exceeded our expectations! We could not be more pleased with the service that Linda provided. She was polite, friendly, confident, very knowledgeable, a positive thinker and funny! She made this purchase stress free for us. I would highly recommend her to my friends and family. Linda’s attention to detail was fantastic. She guided us thru every aspect of the process with good advice and confidence. Her positive attitude helped us every step of the way. We were very pleased with her recommendations for inspectors. Linda is top notch and a real pleasure to work with. We enjoyed working with Linda every step of the way.

Teresa Chandler Arden, NC

I have dealt with Linda Baker in the past and found her to be knowledgeable, responsible, thorough, and easy to communicate with....the BEST!

Annette Richards, ASHEVILLE, NC

Linda was great from start to finish in the sale of the house we sold in west Asheville. She walked us thru the sales process and kept us up to date every step of the way. She knows the area, the people and was critical to making our sale so easy. I would recommend Linda Baker to anyone needing to sell or looking for the perfect home!

Kathy Hughes, Fairview

one of beverly hanks outstanding agent.

howard syrett ,ohio

Linda Baker has the perfect personality to deal with the public. She is calm, professional and caring. She has a great deal of experience in the Asheville area and is a great listener! A pleasure to work with her.

Anna Olsen, Asheville,NC

Linda Baker is an asset to Beverly Hanks. I will gladly recommend her all day long. She successfully guided us through the overwhelming task of selling our house in Oakley and buying one in Swannanoa. It was not easy and I nearly gave up but Linda was always there to communicate with, gave us confidence and inspired us to achieve our dreams and goals and we did. She cared, she was invested, she made us feel like we were important and that's the bottom line. There is a multitude of real estate agents in Asheville and I would never consider any of them because Linda Baker pretty much set the bar and keeps raising it. Thank you very much for all you've done.

Zach Renner, Swannanoa

Nice lady. Very experienced. Easy to work with. Good attitude.

J, West Asheville

Had to sell a house in Asheville while we lived in Georgia. Linda kept us abreast of everything. It helped so much becasue we simply didn't have to worry. Closing went smoothly. Linda responded to emails and texts promptly. Since we were out of town sellers, Linda made sure the yard was kept up. She also helped tremendously find a carpenter sub-contractor to repair a job that was found during inspection. Her advice during the negotiating was very helpful and appreciated.

Steve G. - Sharpsburg, GA

Linda is an excellent, professional, personable realtor. She works hard and goes beyond the requirements of her job to make everything work. This sale would have not gone through without Linda. The behavior of the realtor working for the buyer was often rude and demanding in her contacts with us. I would never work with Ms. Justice again and strongly discourage anyone from working with her.

Anna Olsen, Asheville, NC

This is the 7th home that I have either purchased or sold using Linda Baker. She has listed my home which will close the end of this month and that will be number 8. She is excellent and I trust her completely to focus on my best interests. I did not know Linda until she listed my home in Fairview almost 30 years ago.

Anna Olsen, Asheville, NC

I highly recommend Linda Baker. She handled the sale of my house with competence and professionalism. She was very knowledgeable and had a keen understanding of my wants and desires. She gave her input when needed and welcomed my thoughts. I think she is excellent in her job and in dealing with people. Linda was responsive, helpful, knowledgeable, competent and effective

Laurie Walden, SC

Linda was on top of things the whole time. Her professionalism is top notch and can't be beaten. She is always working for you and keeping you informed about every detail. Linda Baker come highly recommended from this corner. You cannot go wrong with her as your representative.

Pat James, Colorado Springs

Linda Baker is very knowledgeable and great to work with. I would recommend her to anyone that is looking to buy or sell a home.

Jeff in Swannanoa

Linda was very professional, knowledgeable and helpful. A good listener and addressed any questions or concerns promptly.Offered ideas and suggestions to help prepare our home prior to putting it on the market so it was ready for potential buyers. Sold in less than a week. Closed in less than 30 days. Awesome!

Jim Ownbey - Asheville

Linda helped us purchase our first home, and we didn't even think about using anyone else to buy our second. From text messages, to sitting with us at our dining room table, to working with us even while she was on vacation, Linda is always thoroughly patient and present. She is an absolute expert in her field with invaluable wisdom for the home buyer and seller! And here I am writing from the beautiful, peaceful home she helped us purchase! Call her today!

Jordan & Yve Mitchell, Swannanoa, N.C.

I don't have enough good things to say about Linda. She is the best all around! She helped us buy our first home and handled everything with us. She made us feel like we had a complete understanding of everything. When we entrusted her to sell our home 4 years later she went above and beyond our expectations. She always answered every question I had about the process. She was also very helpful and respectful of our trying to sell the house with small children. Thank you Linda! I would recommend highly recommend her to anyone buying or selling a home!

Katie Noble, Fletcher NC

A coworker recommended Linda. Linda made the experience better thank could of imagined. She was knowledgable about properties, areas and the entire purchasing process. Now we have the perfect home thanks to Linda Baker.

Terry, Fletcher, NC

Without fail, Linda was a perfect professional as we sought to purchase a home. She is seasoned, steady and focused. Her calm professionalism made a huge difference over energy and chaos. We very much appreciated her service.

Michael & Elizabeth, Asheville

Linda Baker was the broker of the first house we were interested in and showed it to us. We did not get that house but we loved Linda how genuine and considerate she is. Anything we asked, Linda was there to take care of it. She was a pleasure to work with. We love the house we bought!

Allan and Angie Reese

Linda was excellent. She was always available and willing to meet our almost unrealistic meeting times. She answered all of our questions thoroughly and explained everything in detail. She was very knowledgeable of the area and kept us on task to meet our residential needs.

Julie Holcomb, Asheville

Linda Baker was absolutely the best real estate agent we could have chosen. Our sale was fraught with problem after problem, and she handled every single one of them with the utmost professionalism and concern for our outcome. We probably would not have been able to successfully close the sale without her. Linda is extremely professional and knowledgeable about the entire Asheville area and all buying/selling protocols. She is also extremely patient, was always available and answered every single one of our questions immediately. Linda Baker is the best real estate agent we have ever worked with, and Beverly Hanks is lucky to have her.

Patty Halvorsen

Linda is and was a pleasure to deal with. She is professional, knowledgeable and genuine. I will turn to her in times of real estate needs and recommend her whole heartedly.

Ben Asheville, NC

Though the search for just the right home can be a huge undertaking, working with Linda Baker was a real joy. At all times, Linda was generous with her time, knowledgeable, answering questions confidently, experienced and dedicated to helping you find "the one", easily accessible and responds quickly, by phone and email, efficient with paperwork and scheduling, detail oriented, nothing ever overlooked, and a great listener regarding your likes and dislikes. Linda is there for you and with you every step of the way. Simply put, in my opinion, Linda Baker is an outstanding agent and if the need for an agent arises any time in the future, without a doubt or hesitation, I will be enlisting the services of Linda Baker once again.

Sharon Cassidy, Weaverville

Linda is very knowledgeable and I trust her advice. She provided a solid appraisal and marketing strategy. She is a delightful person to be around. We used her when searching for and purchasing a home 6 years ago and were very impressed so we went back to her to sell that home. Our home was under contract in 40 days. I would recommend her to anyone wanting to buy or sell a home in the Asheville area.

Greg Ruark, Mars Hill

Linda helped me clean the property once it was empty when my scheduled cleaners canceled. She was a great help.

Leanna Hollenbeck, Franklin North Carolina

The hours she works and the times she is available go far beyond expectations. When acting as a dual agent she is true to that concept. When acting as a buyer agent she is a total advocate

james mccormick

Linda was very informative and paid great attention to detail.... She also gave me good advice on several issues....

Joshua Allen, Fletcher

I selected Linda based on the recommendation of a friend. She has done several homes with my friend & their family. I went in knowing nothing about the process, as this was my first home, & being a bit apprehensive. Linda was absolutely amazing. She answered every question, explained every detail, helped with ideas & calmed any fears. I will, & have already, be recommending her to other friends & family considering buying a home here.

Kristy Steward, Arden

I've worked with about ten real estate agents over the years. A couple were less than impressive, but most were very good. But I've only worked with one exceptional agent - Linda Baker. Yes, Linda is friendly, warm and personable. She knows the Asheville residential market inside and out. But more than that, she knows - and is passionate about - the business of real estate. This is my second transaction with Linda, my first using her as a selling agent. When time had come to sell the house she'd sold me five years previously, there was no question that I would go back to her. Our initial sales visit was a candid and realistic appraisal of my house. She made many cost effective suggestions to improve the property for marketing. A couple of weeks after that initial visit, she contacted me about a prospective buyer and I agreed to show the house 'as-is'. Buyer made offer, I accepted. Several major issues came up along the way that threatened to destroy the entire deal. Linda was with me every step of the way, devoting her considerable energy, professional skill and intelligence toward constructive solutions. The deal ultimately closed and I couldn't be happier with the outcome. By the way, my old house sold before I'd found a new one, so there was a scramble to find a new place. My requirements were both specific and unusual. 1400 square feet, very private and a garage or nice storage area. I needed it quick and under $200k. Not an easy request in the Asheville market and I think a lot of agents would have told me I was crazy. Not Linda who quickly came up with some good suggestions, including one place she thought would be perfect which I promptly rejected. We looked at 10 other homes and I spend countless hours alone on drive-bys, I finally gave in and looked at the house she suggested. She was right - It was perfect! Linda has gift for seeing what a client needs and wants before they can. But she won't try to push something on you because she thinks its right. She listens and becomes a collaborative partner. If I need to buy or sell again, there is only one agent I need to consider - Linda Baker.

John Dobson, Asheville

Have had many dealings with family and she is the BEST!!!!! I consider more than an agent but also a dear friend.

Karen Herold 83 fox creek drive Fletcher nc 28732

It is rare to find someone of such high efficiency, effectiveness, honesty, and - above all - integrity and who always deals with others in a positive, pleasant, knowledgeable, patient and reassuring way. Linda Baker is a jewel above price! I would contract with her again or recommend her to others without hesitation. She made what could have been a very complicated, time-consuming process go smoothly and easily, without missing a beat or batting an eyelash! Linda is the consummate professional.

Mary Hogya, Asheville

Home buying can be stressful to say the least but Linda made the process as smooth as possible and was extremely knowledgeable and helpful throughout. We would welcome the opportunity to work with Linda again in the future.

Jessica Hendrix, Asheville, NC

We have known and used Linda several times over the years and we are positive she is the best fit for us! She does her homework!! We love and respect the quality of person and also the quality and knowledge of her craft that she brings to Beverly-Hanks! She is so much fun to be with. She is number #1---The best!!! Barbara and I love her and have been blessed by her excellence!! I would not go anywhere else!

Tom Pierce

Linda was a blessing to me. We went through quite a time selling this property because of a neighbor. She was always there with support and a positive attitude! She never gave and never let me give up! Could not have done it without her! Cannot say enough about the level of support. It was wonderful! Especially received support from Heidi and Stephanie. They felt my hurt and rejoiced my final success. Everyone I met in this office was kind and supportive! And we went through a lot!

Angela Cannon. Asheville

I met Linda Baker five years ago when a friend had recommended someone else (in the downtown office) as a realtor I should work with. That party was not in when I stopped -by, but Linda Baker assisted me. I very much enjoyed her positive outlook and can-do attitude. I purchased a home from her and sold another. She has been a joy to work with. She is knowledgeable and personable... I will recommend her to friends in need of such servicing All the staff that I have interacted with (greeters, sales, mortage consultants,etc) in this location have been pleasant, nice, and knowledgeable. I received excellent service during a difficult market

Jonathan Ryan

Linda did a great job in selling our home. She went above and beyond what was required. She made the sale easy. She helped us to feel comfortable that she would be there for us in getting the house sold, as we were out of town for the most part.

William and Ellen Lupo

Linda Baker is one the best realtors we have ever dealt with, she is so upbeat and willing to go the extra mile, giving of her time to make sure we make the right decision, not pushy or irritated when we want to go back one more time to see the property. When you think about being accessible, Linda can't be beat, she always returned phone calls and messages ASAP, you just don't see that professionalism in the business world today! Linda is so knowledgeable about our community, not just Bunc Co, but also Henderson Co. She gave us good advise pertaining to home inspections and negotiating the offer to purchase.

Barbara Pierce, Fletcher NC

Linda Baker was our buyer's agent, and she was exceptional. Her knowledge of the area, and advice was invaluable. During the negotiating process, and contract-to-close details, she was beyond compare. She communicated promptly and thoroughly, and was delightful to work with. We were purchasing a property long distance, and she went out of her way to make sure our needs were met, and to create a smooth transaction, always working in our best interest. I highly recommend her.

Jan Cheves, Swannanoa

Linda is an amazing agent. I have gone through buying 2 homes and selling one with Linda and every time she goes above and beyond my expectations! Linda is an amazing agent. I would recommend her to anyone without hesitation. Linda makes the finding, buying and selling of a home as easy as possible. The overall experience with Lunda baker was exceptional. Linda was always available and willing to go the extra mile. Linda makes the house selling and buying experience as important to her as it is to you. She is personable, caring and truly listens to your needs for your new home as well as the selling of your home. Linda is readily available - even at last minute notice. I appreciate all Linda has done for me and my family.

Ellen Asheville nc

My brother and his wife had worked with Linda and loved her and admired her professionalism and knowledge. Good recommendation! She has seen me through quite a situation with kindness and patience. She has helped me through emotional situations during this sale. They have all been so kind and caring. Coffee always available!! We have been in an intense situation with a neighbor. Linda was such a help through all of this.

Angela Cannon, Asheville, NC 28801

Linda was excellent to work with in every way! She answered our questions quickly, paid attention to all details and handled every aspect in a warm yet professional way. On a scale of ten our experience was 10+++!

Charles and Emily Duke Flat Rock, NC

Linda Baker was extremely patient, generous with her time, and quick to communicate with both myself and the buyers agents in our efforts to sell my property. I especially appreciate her upbeat attitude and generous nature.

Sheryl Baker, Asheville, NC

Every step of the way Linda was there and was always patient. She helped us find our dream home and it wouldn't have happened without her.

Andy in Arden

I was totally satisfied with the helpfulness and honesty of Ms Baker. I thought she went way beyond in her effort to help us get what we needed. I ended up being impressed.

Gary R. Zemer.....Michigan

Linda Baker has handled properties for myself and other family members for many years. She and I have dealt with a couple of difficult buyers but she was always accessible to me. I felt as though I were her only client. We are presently still working on another property and I would not hesitate to recommend her and to call on her again in the future.

Sheryl Baker, Asheville, NC

We had dealt with Linda in the prior sale of our home and had always found her to be professional, competent and extremely capable. In moving forward with the purchase of our new home, she took on the role of our Buyer's Agent and continued to serve us ably and efficiently. Everything proceeded smoothly through the sales process and, thus far, we are extremely happy in our new home. Pat and I are extremely grateful to Linda for all of her support and assistance throughout this process. She has been a friend as in addition to a superbly capable agent.

John and Pat Hammond, Biltmore Lake NC

Linda was aware of my list of nonnegotiable requirements. She found a condo which fit perfectly. She was very friendly and accommodated my schedule when I had to be out of town for days at a time.

Leanna Hollenbeck Asheville North Carolina

Linda Baker was professional and caring with our last house purchase and we knew she would give us the knowledge and promptness we needed to sell our house. She assisted us in giving us information based on our area and how to market our house. I recommend Linda for anyone that needs a realtor that knows the area and takes into consideration the needs of the client.

Diane, Asheville, NC

it took a long time for me to find the right house and Linda Baker was very patient. She was highly recommended by several family members who found their homes through her. She was very knowledgeable about the area. I trusted her completely and in the end I got the perfect house in my desired neighborhood.

Cathy Jefferis North Asheville

I have purchased and sold several home sites within the Asheville area over 20 years. Linda is always gracious and attentive to my needs as well as being "spot on" concerning the real estate environment whether it has been 20 years or 2 years. AND she is fun to work with!

Elizabeth P Putnam , Asheville, NC

Linda Baker came to our first meeting well prepared to discuss marketing my property. She responded promptly to inquiries and requests for help.

Linda Ferguson Asheville NC

This is our third home purchase in the Asheville area and all three have been found through Linda Baker. Our home buying experience with her has always been easy and we have recommended her to many others. She is a total pro!

Meg, Asheville

My family and I have bought four homes through Linda Baker, and I will soon be working with her to sell two of them. Linda is very comfortable to work with and I always look forward to seeing her. She handles the enumerable details in a timely manner, even some which seem to me to be the responsibility of others. She is very good at understanding what you are looking for and then helping negotiate a good price. My family and I have always felt very satisfied with the homes Linda has helped us buy.

Sheryl Baker, South Asheville

Linda Baker is an enthusiastic realtor who connects well with her clients. She knows Asheville, responds quickly to all of her clients' questions, and offers sound recommendations. Cannot say enough good things about Linda who met my criteria as the ultimate real estate agent!

Paul Schreiber

To Whom It May Concern, My wife Pat and myself were very pleased with the service that we received from Linda Baker in the recent sale of our home. Although the house was on the market for a long time, due to market conditions, she was always upbeat, professional, courteous and friendly throughout the process. We ultimately sold our house at a price we were looking for and have moved-on to construct a new home using Linda as our Buyer's Agent. We are very pleased with the services that she provides and do not hesitate to recommend her to others. Sincerely, Pat and John Hammond

John & Pat Hammond, East Asheville

Everything went very smoothly, and Linda Baker was a pleasure to work with! At every step of the way, she provided us with expert guidance in a friendly and professional manner. She was always available, and saw to all the details right through to the closing. Very satisfied!

Ann and Michael Goffredo, Swannanoa

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Linda was wonderful in every way, from the first meeting where she took time to attentively listen, question, and understand my specific needs, to offering great advice, offering and explaining local market trends, to helping me consider possible repairs, and coming up with a solid sales plan. She was always kind, helpful, meticulous and diligent, making suggestions for things I may have failed to consider. She always looked out for my interests, and was meticulous. For example, she persisted to obtain late due diligence fees that I was resigned to forget about, when an early contract fell through. She negotiated very successfully, and got a sales price I was happy with, despite the rapidly turning market. Frankly I'm extremely impressed with her negotiating skills, as the market turned against the sale, and I was resigned to and expecting a sale price of at best 92% of what Linda actually sold it for. She was wonderful, and I will recommend her to anyone I know and can vouch for. I can't say much about the rest of the office, since I had almost no need for contact with them, but Linda was above and beyond wonderful in every way. I was in great hands.

Taiyo Hasegawa

Linda is the best broker I've ever dealt with. She was very professional and performed effectively across all aspects of our complex transaction. She was extremely influential for us finding the house of our dreams. A+ experience.

Nitesh Sapra, Fairview, NC / Tampa FL

We used Linda to buy a home when we moved to the area & to sell that home when we moved away. She is so knowledgeable, trustworthy & such a pleasure to work with. Linda’s advice & knowledge are very valuable. We received multiple offers within hours of the first showing. It was amazing to witness Linda’s strategies & thoughts throughout this process. She is such an asset to Bevery-Hanks! Linda is a spitfire & so much fun to work with. My husband & I think the world of her. Her professionalism, clear communication & humor make her a delight! Wonderful experience working with Linda. We highly recommend her!

Wenbren Coleman

Linda was excellent. Photos of the house were beautiful and she kept me up to date on all aspects of inspection, surveys, etc. after we had a contract. She understood that I wanted to avoid developers and she set a price that actually seemed high to me but the house sold very quickly and for the asking price.

Lisa Shugoll, Asheville, NC

We were very fortunate to work with Linda Baker for our relocation to the Asheville area. Her knowledge of not just Asheville but Buncombe County as a whole was a great asset to us. Linda was always kind, professional and highly accessible by any means of communication. Her patience helped focus our search and keep us on an even keel in this crazy real estate market. We highly recommend Linda Baker for anyone searching for property in Buncombe County.

Michael Lyon & Alison Chilcott

We relocated to NC from California and we chose Linda Baker after reading about her experience, knowledge of the area, and the great reviews and awards that she has received. And she looked like a really nice person in her picture. She exceeded our expectations! We could not be more pleased with the service that Linda provided. She was polite, friendly, confident, very knowledgeable, a positive thinker and funny! She made this purchase stress free for us. I would highly recommend her to my friends and family. Linda’s attention to detail was fantastic. She guided us thru every aspect of the process with good advice and confidence. Her positive attitude helped us every step of the way. We were very pleased with her recommendations for inspectors. Linda is top notch and a real pleasure to work with. We enjoyed working with Linda every step of the way.

Teresa Chandler Arden, NC

I have dealt with Linda Baker in the past and found her to be knowledgeable, responsible, thorough, and easy to communicate with....the BEST!

Annette Richards, ASHEVILLE, NC

Linda was great from start to finish in the sale of the house we sold in west Asheville. She walked us thru the sales process and kept us up to date every step of the way. She knows the area, the people and was critical to making our sale so easy. I would recommend Linda Baker to anyone needing to sell or looking for the perfect home!

Kathy Hughes, Fairview

one of beverly hanks outstanding agent.

howard syrett ,ohio

Linda Baker has the perfect personality to deal with the public. She is calm, professional and caring. She has a great deal of experience in the Asheville area and is a great listener! A pleasure to work with her.

Anna Olsen, Asheville,NC

Linda Baker is an asset to Beverly Hanks. I will gladly recommend her all day long. She successfully guided us through the overwhelming task of selling our house in Oakley and buying one in Swannanoa. It was not easy and I nearly gave up but Linda was always there to communicate with, gave us confidence and inspired us to achieve our dreams and goals and we did. She cared, she was invested, she made us feel like we were important and that's the bottom line. There is a multitude of real estate agents in Asheville and I would never consider any of them because Linda Baker pretty much set the bar and keeps raising it. Thank you very much for all you've done.

Zach Renner, Swannanoa

Nice lady. Very experienced. Easy to work with. Good attitude.

J, West Asheville

Had to sell a house in Asheville while we lived in Georgia. Linda kept us abreast of everything. It helped so much becasue we simply didn't have to worry. Closing went smoothly. Linda responded to emails and texts promptly. Since we were out of town sellers, Linda made sure the yard was kept up. She also helped tremendously find a carpenter sub-contractor to repair a job that was found during inspection. Her advice during the negotiating was very helpful and appreciated.

Steve G. - Sharpsburg, GA

Linda is an excellent, professional, personable realtor. She works hard and goes beyond the requirements of her job to make everything work. This sale would have not gone through without Linda. The behavior of the realtor working for the buyer was often rude and demanding in her contacts with us. I would never work with Ms. Justice again and strongly discourage anyone from working with her.

Anna Olsen, Asheville, NC

This is the 7th home that I have either purchased or sold using Linda Baker. She has listed my home which will close the end of this month and that will be number 8. She is excellent and I trust her completely to focus on my best interests. I did not know Linda until she listed my home in Fairview almost 30 years ago.

Anna Olsen, Asheville, NC

I highly recommend Linda Baker. She handled the sale of my house with competence and professionalism. She was very knowledgeable and had a keen understanding of my wants and desires. She gave her input when needed and welcomed my thoughts. I think she is excellent in her job and in dealing with people. Linda was responsive, helpful, knowledgeable, competent and effective

Laurie Walden, SC

Linda was on top of things the whole time. Her professionalism is top notch and can't be beaten. She is always working for you and keeping you informed about every detail. Linda Baker come highly recommended from this corner. You cannot go wrong with her as your representative.

Pat James, Colorado Springs

Linda Baker is very knowledgeable and great to work with. I would recommend her to anyone that is looking to buy or sell a home.

Jeff in Swannanoa

Linda was very professional, knowledgeable and helpful. A good listener and addressed any questions or concerns promptly.Offered ideas and suggestions to help prepare our home prior to putting it on the market so it was ready for potential buyers. Sold in less than a week. Closed in less than 30 days. Awesome!

Jim Ownbey - Asheville

Linda helped us purchase our first home, and we didn't even think about using anyone else to buy our second. From text messages, to sitting with us at our dining room table, to working with us even while she was on vacation, Linda is always thoroughly patient and present. She is an absolute expert in her field with invaluable wisdom for the home buyer and seller! And here I am writing from the beautiful, peaceful home she helped us purchase! Call her today!

Jordan & Yve Mitchell, Swannanoa, N.C.

I don't have enough good things to say about Linda. She is the best all around! She helped us buy our first home and handled everything with us. She made us feel like we had a complete understanding of everything. When we entrusted her to sell our home 4 years later she went above and beyond our expectations. She always answered every question I had about the process. She was also very helpful and respectful of our trying to sell the house with small children. Thank you Linda! I would recommend highly recommend her to anyone buying or selling a home!

Katie Noble, Fletcher NC

A coworker recommended Linda. Linda made the experience better thank could of imagined. She was knowledgable about properties, areas and the entire purchasing process. Now we have the perfect home thanks to Linda Baker.

Terry, Fletcher, NC

Without fail, Linda was a perfect professional as we sought to purchase a home. She is seasoned, steady and focused. Her calm professionalism made a huge difference over energy and chaos. We very much appreciated her service.

Michael & Elizabeth, Asheville

Linda Baker was the broker of the first house we were interested in and showed it to us. We did not get that house but we loved Linda how genuine and considerate she is. Anything we asked, Linda was there to take care of it. She was a pleasure to work with. We love the house we bought!

Allan and Angie Reese

Linda was excellent. She was always available and willing to meet our almost unrealistic meeting times. She answered all of our questions thoroughly and explained everything in detail. She was very knowledgeable of the area and kept us on task to meet our residential needs.

Julie Holcomb, Asheville

Linda Baker was absolutely the best real estate agent we could have chosen. Our sale was fraught with problem after problem, and she handled every single one of them with the utmost professionalism and concern for our outcome. We probably would not have been able to successfully close the sale without her. Linda is extremely professional and knowledgeable about the entire Asheville area and all buying/selling protocols. She is also extremely patient, was always available and answered every single one of our questions immediately. Linda Baker is the best real estate agent we have ever worked with, and Beverly Hanks is lucky to have her.

Patty Halvorsen

Linda is and was a pleasure to deal with. She is professional, knowledgeable and genuine. I will turn to her in times of real estate needs and recommend her whole heartedly.

Ben Asheville, NC

Though the search for just the right home can be a huge undertaking, working with Linda Baker was a real joy. At all times, Linda was generous with her time, knowledgeable, answering questions confidently, experienced and dedicated to helping you find "the one", easily accessible and responds quickly, by phone and email, efficient with paperwork and scheduling, detail oriented, nothing ever overlooked, and a great listener regarding your likes and dislikes. Linda is there for you and with you every step of the way. Simply put, in my opinion, Linda Baker is an outstanding agent and if the need for an agent arises any time in the future, without a doubt or hesitation, I will be enlisting the services of Linda Baker once again.

Sharon Cassidy, Weaverville

Linda is very knowledgeable and I trust her advice. She provided a solid appraisal and marketing strategy. She is a delightful person to be around. We used her when searching for and purchasing a home 6 years ago and were very impressed so we went back to her to sell that home. Our home was under contract in 40 days. I would recommend her to anyone wanting to buy or sell a home in the Asheville area.

Greg Ruark, Mars Hill

Linda helped me clean the property once it was empty when my scheduled cleaners canceled. She was a great help.

Leanna Hollenbeck, Franklin North Carolina

The hours she works and the times she is available go far beyond expectations. When acting as a dual agent she is true to that concept. When acting as a buyer agent she is a total advocate

james mccormick

Linda was very informative and paid great attention to detail.... She also gave me good advice on several issues....

Joshua Allen, Fletcher

I selected Linda based on the recommendation of a friend. She has done several homes with my friend & their family. I went in knowing nothing about the process, as this was my first home, & being a bit apprehensive. Linda was absolutely amazing. She answered every question, explained every detail, helped with ideas & calmed any fears. I will, & have already, be recommending her to other friends & family considering buying a home here.

Kristy Steward, Arden

I've worked with about ten real estate agents over the years. A couple were less than impressive, but most were very good. But I've only worked with one exceptional agent - Linda Baker. Yes, Linda is friendly, warm and personable. She knows the Asheville residential market inside and out. But more than that, she knows - and is passionate about - the business of real estate. This is my second transaction with Linda, my first using her as a selling agent. When time had come to sell the house she'd sold me five years previously, there was no question that I would go back to her. Our initial sales visit was a candid and realistic appraisal of my house. She made many cost effective suggestions to improve the property for marketing. A couple of weeks after that initial visit, she contacted me about a prospective buyer and I agreed to show the house 'as-is'. Buyer made offer, I accepted. Several major issues came up along the way that threatened to destroy the entire deal. Linda was with me every step of the way, devoting her considerable energy, professional skill and intelligence toward constructive solutions. The deal ultimately closed and I couldn't be happier with the outcome. By the way, my old house sold before I'd found a new one, so there was a scramble to find a new place. My requirements were both specific and unusual. 1400 square feet, very private and a garage or nice storage area. I needed it quick and under $200k. Not an easy request in the Asheville market and I think a lot of agents would have told me I was crazy. Not Linda who quickly came up with some good suggestions, including one place she thought would be perfect which I promptly rejected. We looked at 10 other homes and I spend countless hours alone on drive-bys, I finally gave in and looked at the house she suggested. She was right - It was perfect! Linda has gift for seeing what a client needs and wants before they can. But she won't try to push something on you because she thinks its right. She listens and becomes a collaborative partner. If I need to buy or sell again, there is only one agent I need to consider - Linda Baker.

John Dobson, Asheville

Have had many dealings with family and she is the BEST!!!!! I consider more than an agent but also a dear friend.

Karen Herold 83 fox creek drive Fletcher nc 28732

It is rare to find someone of such high efficiency, effectiveness, honesty, and - above all - integrity and who always deals with others in a positive, pleasant, knowledgeable, patient and reassuring way. Linda Baker is a jewel above price! I would contract with her again or recommend her to others without hesitation. She made what could have been a very complicated, time-consuming process go smoothly and easily, without missing a beat or batting an eyelash! Linda is the consummate professional.

Mary Hogya, Asheville

Home buying can be stressful to say the least but Linda made the process as smooth as possible and was extremely knowledgeable and helpful throughout. We would welcome the opportunity to work with Linda again in the future.

Jessica Hendrix, Asheville, NC

We have known and used Linda several times over the years and we are positive she is the best fit for us! She does her homework!! We love and respect the quality of person and also the quality and knowledge of her craft that she brings to Beverly-Hanks! She is so much fun to be with. She is number #1---The best!!! Barbara and I love her and have been blessed by her excellence!! I would not go anywhere else!

Tom Pierce

Linda was a blessing to me. We went through quite a time selling this property because of a neighbor. She was always there with support and a positive attitude! She never gave and never let me give up! Could not have done it without her! Cannot say enough about the level of support. It was wonderful! Especially received support from Heidi and Stephanie. They felt my hurt and rejoiced my final success. Everyone I met in this office was kind and supportive! And we went through a lot!

Angela Cannon. Asheville

I met Linda Baker five years ago when a friend had recommended someone else (in the downtown office) as a realtor I should work with. That party was not in when I stopped -by, but Linda Baker assisted me. I very much enjoyed her positive outlook and can-do attitude. I purchased a home from her and sold another. She has been a joy to work with. She is knowledgeable and personable... I will recommend her to friends in need of such servicing All the staff that I have interacted with (greeters, sales, mortage consultants,etc) in this location have been pleasant, nice, and knowledgeable. I received excellent service during a difficult market

Jonathan Ryan

Linda did a great job in selling our home. She went above and beyond what was required. She made the sale easy. She helped us to feel comfortable that she would be there for us in getting the house sold, as we were out of town for the most part.

William and Ellen Lupo

Linda Baker is one the best realtors we have ever dealt with, she is so upbeat and willing to go the extra mile, giving of her time to make sure we make the right decision, not pushy or irritated when we want to go back one more time to see the property. When you think about being accessible, Linda can't be beat, she always returned phone calls and messages ASAP, you just don't see that professionalism in the business world today! Linda is so knowledgeable about our community, not just Bunc Co, but also Henderson Co. She gave us good advise pertaining to home inspections and negotiating the offer to purchase.

Barbara Pierce, Fletcher NC

Linda Baker was our buyer's agent, and she was exceptional. Her knowledge of the area, and advice was invaluable. During the negotiating process, and contract-to-close details, she was beyond compare. She communicated promptly and thoroughly, and was delightful to work with. We were purchasing a property long distance, and she went out of her way to make sure our needs were met, and to create a smooth transaction, always working in our best interest. I highly recommend her.

Jan Cheves, Swannanoa

Linda is an amazing agent. I have gone through buying 2 homes and selling one with Linda and every time she goes above and beyond my expectations! Linda is an amazing agent. I would recommend her to anyone without hesitation. Linda makes the finding, buying and selling of a home as easy as possible. The overall experience with Lunda baker was exceptional. Linda was always available and willing to go the extra mile. Linda makes the house selling and buying experience as important to her as it is to you. She is personable, caring and truly listens to your needs for your new home as well as the selling of your home. Linda is readily available - even at last minute notice. I appreciate all Linda has done for me and my family.

Ellen Asheville nc

My brother and his wife had worked with Linda and loved her and admired her professionalism and knowledge. Good recommendation! She has seen me through quite a situation with kindness and patience. She has helped me through emotional situations during this sale. They have all been so kind and caring. Coffee always available!! We have been in an intense situation with a neighbor. Linda was such a help through all of this.

Angela Cannon, Asheville, NC 28801

Linda was excellent to work with in every way! She answered our questions quickly, paid attention to all details and handled every aspect in a warm yet professional way. On a scale of ten our experience was 10+++!

Charles and Emily Duke Flat Rock, NC

Linda Baker was extremely patient, generous with her time, and quick to communicate with both myself and the buyers agents in our efforts to sell my property. I especially appreciate her upbeat attitude and generous nature.

Sheryl Baker, Asheville, NC

Every step of the way Linda was there and was always patient. She helped us find our dream home and it wouldn't have happened without her.

Andy in Arden

I was totally satisfied with the helpfulness and honesty of Ms Baker. I thought she went way beyond in her effort to help us get what we needed. I ended up being impressed.

Gary R. Zemer.....Michigan

Linda Baker has handled properties for myself and other family members for many years. She and I have dealt with a couple of difficult buyers but she was always accessible to me. I felt as though I were her only client. We are presently still working on another property and I would not hesitate to recommend her and to call on her again in the future.

Sheryl Baker, Asheville, NC

We had dealt with Linda in the prior sale of our home and had always found her to be professional, competent and extremely capable. In moving forward with the purchase of our new home, she took on the role of our Buyer's Agent and continued to serve us ably and efficiently. Everything proceeded smoothly through the sales process and, thus far, we are extremely happy in our new home. Pat and I are extremely grateful to Linda for all of her support and assistance throughout this process. She has been a friend as in addition to a superbly capable agent.

John and Pat Hammond, Biltmore Lake NC

Linda was aware of my list of nonnegotiable requirements. She found a condo which fit perfectly. She was very friendly and accommodated my schedule when I had to be out of town for days at a time.

Leanna Hollenbeck Asheville North Carolina

Linda Baker was professional and caring with our last house purchase and we knew she would give us the knowledge and promptness we needed to sell our house. She assisted us in giving us information based on our area and how to market our house. I recommend Linda for anyone that needs a realtor that knows the area and takes into consideration the needs of the client.

Diane, Asheville, NC

it took a long time for me to find the right house and Linda Baker was very patient. She was highly recommended by several family members who found their homes through her. She was very knowledgeable about the area. I trusted her completely and in the end I got the perfect house in my desired neighborhood.

Cathy Jefferis North Asheville

I have purchased and sold several home sites within the Asheville area over 20 years. Linda is always gracious and attentive to my needs as well as being "spot on" concerning the real estate environment whether it has been 20 years or 2 years. AND she is fun to work with!

Elizabeth P Putnam , Asheville, NC

Linda Baker came to our first meeting well prepared to discuss marketing my property. She responded promptly to inquiries and requests for help.

Linda Ferguson Asheville NC

This is our third home purchase in the Asheville area and all three have been found through Linda Baker. Our home buying experience with her has always been easy and we have recommended her to many others. She is a total pro!

Meg, Asheville

My family and I have bought four homes through Linda Baker, and I will soon be working with her to sell two of them. Linda is very comfortable to work with and I always look forward to seeing her. She handles the enumerable details in a timely manner, even some which seem to me to be the responsibility of others. She is very good at understanding what you are looking for and then helping negotiate a good price. My family and I have always felt very satisfied with the homes Linda has helped us buy.

Sheryl Baker, South Asheville

Linda Baker is an enthusiastic realtor who connects well with her clients. She knows Asheville, responds quickly to all of her clients' questions, and offers sound recommendations. Cannot say enough good things about Linda who met my criteria as the ultimate real estate agent!

Paul Schreiber

To Whom It May Concern, My wife Pat and myself were very pleased with the service that we received from Linda Baker in the recent sale of our home. Although the house was on the market for a long time, due to market conditions, she was always upbeat, professional, courteous and friendly throughout the process. We ultimately sold our house at a price we were looking for and have moved-on to construct a new home using Linda as our Buyer's Agent. We are very pleased with the services that she provides and do not hesitate to recommend her to others. Sincerely, Pat and John Hammond

John & Pat Hammond, East Asheville

Everything went very smoothly, and Linda Baker was a pleasure to work with! At every step of the way, she provided us with expert guidance in a friendly and professional manner. She was always available, and saw to all the details right through to the closing. Very satisfied!

Ann and Michael Goffredo, Swannanoa

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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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