Mary Kay Buhrke
About Me
My husband and I moved to the mountains of Western North Carolina in 1998 from the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I was in banking for 20 years, the last several as Vice President of Operations. One of my responsibilities at that time was establishing customer service training programs, a topic that relates to this profession as well.
I enjoy working with people and matching them with the perfect home/lifestyle and have learned that it requires a much better listener than talker. I have a very Midwestern personality with which I think most people find easy to work. Most years I have been fortunate enough to be a multimillion dollar producer and most of my clients are friends (repeat clients) or referrals. A referral is trust that someone is placing in me so it is important to treat others' family or friends as I would my own.
Experience
Real Estate has been my passion since 2004, when I first became a Realtor specializing in luxury, second home, retirement and golf course community properties. The importance of the accreditations is that they help me to provide clients with a higher level of service whether buying, selling or building. We recently completed construction of our own new home, which took a year to design and 2 years to build. This real life experience has given me a wealth of knowledge, not to mention numerous lessons learned, that I can share.
Living the Life
Testimonials
"We weren't interested in selling or buying, but thanks to Mary Kay we did both and are very happy!" "You have a great asset in having Mary Kay Buhrke working for you. She is an excellent agent and very informed about the area. We purchased two places through Mary Kay and they both have been excellent experiences, as was the sale of our place." "Without Mary Kay remembering that 4 years ago we said we wanted a garage, none of this would have taken place. She is a great agent and a very special lady."
Alex and Betty Karras
In the sale of our home our overall satisfaction with Mary Kay was "excellent!" ...."very professional."
Bob and Chris Smith
"For 15 months we ran Ms. Buhrke into the ground looking all over WNC for a second home. She was cheerful and pleasant every step of the way..." "Great agent!!"
Carl and Barbara Burkhart
"Mary Kay was great!! She is a keeper!" "Very good and professional."
Sandy and Elaine Harris
"Superb! Mary Kay is the best!" "Went way above and beyond - SUPERB!"
Richard and Susan Dugas
"EXCELLENT!"
Jerry and Debbie Smith
"The only company I will EVER use." "Mary Kay was very thorough from start to finish. She used all of the modern technology to communicate."
Adam Carey
"Mary Kay followed through each time something changed. She closed the loop effectively. I felt comfortable with the process throughout."
Alan Skelton
Testimonials
"We weren't interested in selling or buying, but thanks to Mary Kay we did both and are very happy!" "You have a great asset in having Mary Kay Buhrke working for you. She is an excellent agent and very informed about the area. We purchased two places through Mary Kay and they both have been excellent experiences, as was the sale of our place." "Without Mary Kay remembering that 4 years ago we said we wanted a garage, none of this would have taken place. She is a great agent and a very special lady."
Alex and Betty Karras
In the sale of our home our overall satisfaction with Mary Kay was "excellent!" ...."very professional."
Bob and Chris Smith
"For 15 months we ran Ms. Buhrke into the ground looking all over WNC for a second home. She was cheerful and pleasant every step of the way..." "Great agent!!"
Carl and Barbara Burkhart
"Mary Kay was great!! She is a keeper!" "Very good and professional."
Sandy and Elaine Harris
"Superb! Mary Kay is the best!" "Went way above and beyond - SUPERB!"
Richard and Susan Dugas
"EXCELLENT!"
Jerry and Debbie Smith
"The only company I will EVER use." "Mary Kay was very thorough from start to finish. She used all of the modern technology to communicate."
Adam Carey
"Mary Kay followed through each time something changed. She closed the loop effectively. I felt comfortable with the process throughout."
Alan Skelton
My Listings
$1,750,000
57 Old Hickory Trail
Hendersonville 28739
This spectacular home has been completely renovated using top of the line products and finishes from Sub Zero & Wolf appliances to Laufen sinks. The ...
MLS# 3857017 - Active
Listed by Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Hendersonville-Champion Hills
$1,375,000
400 Raven Cliff Drive
Hendersonville 28739
This pristine home was lovingly designed, built with keen attention to craftsmanship and quality. The great room, with coffered ceiling and fireplac ...
MLS# 4004926 - Pending
Listed by Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Hendersonville-Champion Hills
$1,375,000
117 Prickly Briar Road
Hendersonville 28739
Outstanding craftsmanship in a fabulous private location combined with a special blend of clean lines and warm touches of heart pine create a wonder ...
MLS# 4007960 - Active
Listed by Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Hendersonville-Champion Hills
$1,250,000
147 Chattooga Run
Hendersonville 28739
Gracious transitional style home built and updated with top quality finishes. Enjoy great views of the 12th fairway from many rooms and outdoor spac ...
MLS# 4010580 - Active
Listed by Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Hendersonville-Champion Hills
$1,075,000
104 Little Cherokee Ridge
Hendersonville 28739
At first glance this home has a cozy cottage appeal. But once inside you will be amazed at what you see! Tall cathedral ceilings, open floorplan inc ...
MLS# 3921761 - Active
Listed by Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Hendersonville-Champion Hills
$765,000
111 Little Cherokee Ridge
Hendersonville 28739
This charming home is a great example of true Carolina Mountain Arts and Crafts architecture complete with front porch swing. The unique setting is ...
MLS# 4003027 - Pending
Listed by Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Hendersonville-Champion Hills
$149,900
115 Bobby Jones Drive #45
Hendersonville 28739
What a unique opportunity! Not only is this a great lot, but it is owned by renowned golf course designer Tom Fazio. Who is better qualified to sele ...
MLS# 3819470 - Active
Listed by Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Hendersonville-Champion Hills
$130,000
211 Bent Pine Trace #184
Hendersonville 28739
Great price and quiet cul-de-sac location with great view potential. Homes are built on either side, no worries about construction around you. Topog ...
MLS# 3740797 - Active
Listed by Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Hendersonville-Champion Hills
$125,000
102 Bollers Knob Lane #91
Hendersonville 28739
Priced well below tax value! Great southern mountain view potential on this beautiful cul-de-sac lot. enjoy the privacy with 1.58 acres and mature ...
MLS# 3691297 - Active
Listed by Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Hendersonville-Champion Hills
$125,000
400 Hardwood Summit #191
Hendersonville 28739
This beautiful lot is slightly sloping, just enough to accommodate a walkout lower level and gentle driveway. You'll appreciate the peaceful setting ...
MLS# 3717832 - Active
Listed by Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Hendersonville-Champion Hills
$115,000
201 Bent Pine Trace #180
Hendersonville 28739
This Level lot is very buildable and sits slightly above the road. Flat drive for easy access. Beautiful hardwoods draw the wildlife. Private settin ...
MLS# 3502958 - Active
Listed by Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Hendersonville-Champion Hills
$95,000
162 Chattooga Run #291R
Hendersonville 28739
If privacy is what you're looking for, this lot provides plenty, yet you're within the Champion Hills Community! It's unusual to have 2.91 acres and ...
MLS# 3549949 - Active
Listed by Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Hendersonville-Champion Hills
$95,000
300 Cedar Rock Trail #362
Hendersonville 28739
Located on a quiet cul-de-sac street, this gently sloping lot has nice building pad slightly below street level for added privacy. It's close to gol ...
MLS# 3788857 - Active
Listed by Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Hendersonville-Champion Hills
$85,000
153 Chattooga Run #228
Hendersonville 28739
Priced over $65,000 under tax value! This beautiful lot is located on the 12th fairway of Tom Fazio’s Mountain Masterpiece and has it all. T ...
MLS# 3599183 - Active
Listed by Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Hendersonville-Champion Hills
$85,000
74 Poplar Forest Trace #107
Hendersonville 28739
Lovely homesite on a quiet cul-de-sac with long range mountain views in the winter. Perfect lot for a walkout lower level. Champion Hills has 24/7 R ...
MLS# 3914917 - Active
Listed by Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Hendersonville-Champion Hills
$75,000
164 Chattooga Run #292R
Hendersonville 28739
Come and build your dream home on this beautiful Champion Hills lot. Nicely elevated above the road, this large 1.36 acre lot has a gentle slope wi ...
MLS# 3166450 - Active
Listed by Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Hendersonville-Champion Hills
$75,000
214 Chimney Crossing #92
Hendersonville 28739
Great building lot for your next home in beautiful Champion Hills! Close to the main entrance makes getting to town a breeze. The lot has gentle top ...
MLS# 4005755 - Active
Listed by Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Hendersonville-Champion Hills
$55,000
204 Tom Fazio Trace #322
Hendersonville 28739
Fabulous lot with some flat area, great for building a one level home or build further back and have a walkout lower. Located in a quiet section of ...
MLS# 3709255 - Active
Listed by Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Hendersonville-Champion Hills
$53,000
724 Blackgum Court #350
Hendersonville 28739
This fabulous lot is one of a kind, bordered by a lively stream complete with little waterfalls and rapids, providing the perfect background sounds ...
MLS# 3937217 - Active
Listed by Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Hendersonville-Champion Hills
$45,000
101 Little Cherokee Ridge #53A
Hendersonville 28739
This is a fabulous golf course lot located at the top of the gorgeous 7th hole on Tom Fazio’s Mountain Masterpiece. Its gently sloping, easy ...
MLS# 3294722 - Active
Listed by Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Hendersonville-Champion Hills
$17,500
105 Chattooga Run #185
Hendersonville 28739
You’re never too old for a treehouse! This lot has views of Tom Fazio’s Mountain Masterpiece golf course and mid-range mountain views. ...
MLS# 3883110 - Active
Listed by Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Hendersonville-Champion Hills
Ask An Expert
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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