Marsha Neese

Residential Broker Associate
CLHMS, LRS, LMS, LSS
Allen Tate / Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
Downtown Asheville
cell: (828) 707-5297
office: (828) 254-7221
team member since 2018

About Me

I spent my youth in the southern states of Arkansas, Texas, and Florida. As an adult, I spent more than 15 years in the rural Midwest, farming, raising horses, and fundraising for therapeutic riding facilities. While living on 100 acres and renovating every inch of an 1889 limestone house, I learned that hard work and vision can transform almost any type of property from the inside to the landscaping.

The next chapter of life allowed me to follow a dream and move West to Jackson Hole, Wyoming. While I loved the area, family was calling, and I settled back south, trading the Tetons for a mountain fix in the Appalachians and Smokies.

I first lived four years in downtown Asheville, enjoying the eclectic vibe. I am proud to say I dined at every eatery outside my doorstep! Early in 2018, I purchased a home on the east side and had a renewed sense of the emotional rollercoaster the process can be. It was a great reminder of what my clients experience and my empathy, while already heightened, became even more fresh.

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Experience

My approach as a full-time real estate agent is to be a trusted advisor helping you make good decisions that result in successful transactions!

I love people, their stories, and this wonderful job that gives me the opportunity to connect with all kinds of people in all stages of home ownership, from buying their first home to selling their most recent. I am grateful to have past clients I can call friends.

As a previous luxury specialist for Berkshire Hathaway Home Services in Asheville, I am excited to be at the best company in Western North Carolina! When you hire an agent, you also hire a company, and Beverly-Hanks matches my values and high standards while mirroring my philosophy of putting you first. Beverly-Hanks has all the tools for my business, and more importantly, for you.

There are many moving parts to a real estate transaction, and I am your project manager. I will help you eliminate any potential problems before they arise, and manage all the details along the way. I am proud of my high level of service smattered with a healthy dose of fun.

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Testimonials

Marsha Neese is a great professional and we appreciated her style and approach. New to the area, Marsha was excellent in guiding us through the ins and outs of the buying process. She has good eye for detail and loads of experience. We hope to work with Marsha again!

Iris, Asheville

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Marsha is a top agent that I would trust to sell or purchase any real estate in North Carolina. Marsha is very prompt in delivery of contracts and correspondence that arises during a real estate transaction. Marsha's personality makes it easy to like and trust her. The real estate transaction could not have gone smoother. I am extremely satisfied.

Cynthia Johnson, Porto Portugal

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Marsha is the best agent we have ever worked with. She knows Asheville really well and listened to our needs. She knew everything about everything and kept the deal on course. I have great trus in her and would work with her in a heartbeat again! She gives every buyer her all. When we sell or buy another one, we will reach out to Marsha again! She is the real deal, going over and above to get the deal done!

[email protected]

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Marsha Neese was extremely thorough in her research and inspection of the homes we were looking at. I would highly recommend her to anyone!

Irene, Michigan

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You won’t find anyone who gets the job done like Marsha. From start to finish, she was with me, responding timely, coordinated everything, not easy with a cross country move.

Cari D. Asheville, NC

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She exceeded our expectations in every regard. She is a great credit to your firm. Marsha is absolutely top flight. We could not be happier with the terrific job she did. I really hope that we never have to sell and buy again but if we did I would not hesitate a moment in wanting her again.

Glenn Barge - Hendersonville North Carolina

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We love you Marsha!!! Thanks for everything you did for us to help make this sale and transition so smooth. You truly are the BEST!!!

Keith & Michele Forrest Asheville NC

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honestly, it was random. We were told through chat person that someone would contact us and it was her. BEST EVER amazing she was the best

Brian

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Marsha was wonderful to work with and really listened to what we were looking for. She paid attention to details in every home. This was a hard market to purchase in and she helped us to navigate that market.

Carol in Chapel Hill

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I will follow Marsha all over these mountains to work with her! She's simply the best. Better than all the rest!

Candice

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Marsha was extremely talented in her job. She knew all aspects of the process of selling and what needed to be done and when it was needed. She made the whole thing easy. She knew what I expected And Marsha would meet those expectations. She also knew what didn’t need to be done making sure the sale was streamlined and efficient. Marsha was always respectful, fun to work with and will never leave you stressed when there is something she could do about it! I HIGHLY recommend her!

Brenda Taylor Western North Carolina

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This being my first time buying a house, I did not know a lot of what I needed to do, but Marsha helped me so much. She is a very hard worker and will put in the effort to make everything go smoothly. I felt very comfortable dealing with her and would highly recommend her to anyone buying or selling a house.

Robert Knight

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Marsha was excellent in every detail of our purchase, coming up with ideas for due diligence that we didn't think of. She went above and beyond for us, and continues to do so even after closing.

Jack Dickerson, Charleston SC

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Thank you for everything! Wonderful experience in a typically daunting purchase.

Aaron T.

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Marsha was an excellent resource and really helped us from the moment we decided to move to Asheville, until we finally purchased our house almost a year later. She stayed in contact, and worked with us. She is professional, friendly and kind. She help to guide us through options, and helped us find the right house in the right location for our family. The process was so smooth. She worked diligently and was available constantly through the process to ensure we closed on time. I would recommend Marsha to all of my friends and family- she will ensure you get a great house and make the process painless.

Jessica Christy, Asheville

verified

Marsha went above and beyond what was necessary for the sale of our house. She made the entire process enjoyable and we made a good friend in the process. Marsha's local knowledge and communication during the sale/listing of our home was invaluable. We wouldn't think of using anybody else for our future real estate needs. We would highly recommend Marsha for anybody looking to buy or sell real estate in the Asheville market.

Randy & Doreen from MIchigan

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I worked with Marsha for about four years. I felt comfortable with Marsha. I find her to be a knowledgeable agent, honest and very fun to work with. She is not pushy but knew when we had to get moving. I would recommend Marsha to anyone interested in purchasing a home in Asheville. She even cleaned the bathrooms in the condo before we came to do a walkthrough , and ruined her sweater with bleach.She also stayed with us at the attorneys through out the sighing to make sure we didn't have questions or needed her. During this virus time, Marsha knew I couldn't find certain items in the store and gave me a gift of toilet tissue and paper towels, which were much needed. I feel so good about my experience, I think I have a friend for life. Thank you

Victoria Miok- Thomas

verified

My reason in choosing your agency lies solely in working with Marsha Neese. She is extremely competent, proactive, and has a keen sense about the market. We, without a doubt, will continue to use Marsha as our agent. She is a tremendous asset to your company. She is one of your greatest assets. We have total trust in Marsha.

Valerie Carver, ASHEVILLE

verified

MARSHA WAS VERY PROFESSIONAL. THERE WERE MANY ISSUES WITH THE HOUSE SHE GUIDED US THROUGH THEM ALL WITH KNOWLEDGE, INSIGHT AND HUMOR. WE COULD NOT HAVE MADE IT WITHOUT HER. WE CAN'T PRAISE HER ENOUGH. WANT HER FOR OUR NEXT SELL.

charles edwards,asheville n.c.

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Marsha was amazing! We followed her advise and her extensive knowledge of the area and market and we sold the house! I would recommend her to anyone trying to buy or sell a home.

Georgia Minnick, Asheville, NC

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We absolutely love Marsha Neese! She has helped us buy and sell our home. She has incredible instincts so you can trust her advise. Excellent negotiator with potential buyers’ agents. Marsha was great about providing updates and answering all our questions. We were blown away by how fast our house sold and for a much better price than expected. Can’t say enough about her performance and would highly recommend Marsha for anyone buying or selling a home!

Daniel, Brevard, NC

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Marsha listened to what I was searching for and provided listings that met my needs. She has an intuitive sense and able to pull it all together to find the right property. She was great extremely patient and I never felt rushed or pushed into decisions. One word comes to mind in describing her: fabulous!

Bobby Hembree, Asheville

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Marsha Neese was recommended by a real estate agent located in Greensboro, NC. Marsha was professional and knowledgable throughout the entire process of purchasing a house in Asheville. She listened to our criteria for a house and was available on short notice to show houses that we where interested in during a week visit in Asheville. After we decided on the house we wanted to purchase, Marsha was instrumental in our decision to proceed with the purchase of the house. After the initial inspection of the house (which Marsha was present for), she help coordinate many further inspections that we felt were necessary to alleviate any fears that we had regarding the purchase of this house. Marsha went above her duty as a realtor and if it had not been for her attention to detail and her willingness to oversee the inspections and contact various service providers, we would not have purchased this house. Marsha was extremely approachable, accessible, helpful and trustworthy. She listened to all of our concerns and promptly addressed any that we may had. Marsha corresponded via email, text, and telephone which made it very easy to contact her. There were lots of potential issues with this house and Marsha helped us with our decisions of how to deal with each matter. I have purchased many homes and I have dealt with many realtors in the past, none have been as fantastic as Marsha. We will definitely choose Marsha Neese as our Real Estate agent in the future as the need arrises.

Cynthia Johnson, Houston (purchase home in Asheville)

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Right from the beginning I told Marcia Neese what I was looking for and she would send homes for me to consider but was not pushy in any way. She waited for me to show interest in something and made sure that I got in to see the home ASAP. I trusted her judgement and could tell that she had experience. I also trusted her to look out for me and she did. She has the negotiation skills that a great realtor needs and was able to get the home on my terms. I have to say that it was really fun working with Marcia. We laughed a lot. She was able to keep me calm even when I called her four times a day. As hard as the home buying process can be, I was sad when it was done. But VERY happy with my new home. Thanks Marcia. Yes, I absolutely would recommend Marcia Neese!!!

J. Johnston

verified

The purchase of this home was such an important step for my young son and I in establishing some security and stability for ourselves. Marsha was so incredibly supportive, responsive, and on-point working with me to find a home that would provide that for us. Beyond being excellent at meeting expectations, what most impressed and touched me was Marsha's willingness to go above and beyond throughout the home buying process. She is an incredibly dedicated, well-informed, and deeply savvy realtor and I feel so grateful to have had her by my side as we found our home and a fresh start. Thank you, Marsha!

Marisol Jimenez, Asheville, North Carolina

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Accolades

  • Beverly-Hanks 2020/2021 Diamond Level Leader

Education

  • Sam Houston State University

Testimonials

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Marsha Neese is a great professional and we appreciated her style and approach. New to the area, Marsha was excellent in guiding us through the ins and outs of the buying process. She has good eye for detail and loads of experience. We hope to work with Marsha again!

Iris, Asheville

verified

Marsha is a top agent that I would trust to sell or purchase any real estate in North Carolina. Marsha is very prompt in delivery of contracts and correspondence that arises during a real estate transaction. Marsha's personality makes it easy to like and trust her. The real estate transaction could not have gone smoother. I am extremely satisfied.

Cynthia Johnson, Porto Portugal

verified

Marsha is the best agent we have ever worked with. She knows Asheville really well and listened to our needs. She knew everything about everything and kept the deal on course. I have great trus in her and would work with her in a heartbeat again! She gives every buyer her all. When we sell or buy another one, we will reach out to Marsha again! She is the real deal, going over and above to get the deal done!

[email protected]

verified

Marsha Neese was extremely thorough in her research and inspection of the homes we were looking at. I would highly recommend her to anyone!

Irene, Michigan

verified

You won’t find anyone who gets the job done like Marsha. From start to finish, she was with me, responding timely, coordinated everything, not easy with a cross country move.

Cari D. Asheville, NC

verified

She exceeded our expectations in every regard. She is a great credit to your firm. Marsha is absolutely top flight. We could not be happier with the terrific job she did. I really hope that we never have to sell and buy again but if we did I would not hesitate a moment in wanting her again.

Glenn Barge - Hendersonville North Carolina

verified

We love you Marsha!!! Thanks for everything you did for us to help make this sale and transition so smooth. You truly are the BEST!!!

Keith & Michele Forrest Asheville NC

verified

honestly, it was random. We were told through chat person that someone would contact us and it was her. BEST EVER amazing she was the best

Brian

verified

Marsha was wonderful to work with and really listened to what we were looking for. She paid attention to details in every home. This was a hard market to purchase in and she helped us to navigate that market.

Carol in Chapel Hill

verified

I will follow Marsha all over these mountains to work with her! She's simply the best. Better than all the rest!

Candice

verified

Marsha was extremely talented in her job. She knew all aspects of the process of selling and what needed to be done and when it was needed. She made the whole thing easy. She knew what I expected And Marsha would meet those expectations. She also knew what didn’t need to be done making sure the sale was streamlined and efficient. Marsha was always respectful, fun to work with and will never leave you stressed when there is something she could do about it! I HIGHLY recommend her!

Brenda Taylor Western North Carolina

verified

This being my first time buying a house, I did not know a lot of what I needed to do, but Marsha helped me so much. She is a very hard worker and will put in the effort to make everything go smoothly. I felt very comfortable dealing with her and would highly recommend her to anyone buying or selling a house.

Robert Knight

verified

Marsha was excellent in every detail of our purchase, coming up with ideas for due diligence that we didn't think of. She went above and beyond for us, and continues to do so even after closing.

Jack Dickerson, Charleston SC

verified

Thank you for everything! Wonderful experience in a typically daunting purchase.

Aaron T.

verified

Marsha was an excellent resource and really helped us from the moment we decided to move to Asheville, until we finally purchased our house almost a year later. She stayed in contact, and worked with us. She is professional, friendly and kind. She help to guide us through options, and helped us find the right house in the right location for our family. The process was so smooth. She worked diligently and was available constantly through the process to ensure we closed on time. I would recommend Marsha to all of my friends and family- she will ensure you get a great house and make the process painless.

Jessica Christy, Asheville

verified

Marsha went above and beyond what was necessary for the sale of our house. She made the entire process enjoyable and we made a good friend in the process. Marsha's local knowledge and communication during the sale/listing of our home was invaluable. We wouldn't think of using anybody else for our future real estate needs. We would highly recommend Marsha for anybody looking to buy or sell real estate in the Asheville market.

Randy & Doreen from MIchigan

verified

I worked with Marsha for about four years. I felt comfortable with Marsha. I find her to be a knowledgeable agent, honest and very fun to work with. She is not pushy but knew when we had to get moving. I would recommend Marsha to anyone interested in purchasing a home in Asheville. She even cleaned the bathrooms in the condo before we came to do a walkthrough , and ruined her sweater with bleach.She also stayed with us at the attorneys through out the sighing to make sure we didn't have questions or needed her. During this virus time, Marsha knew I couldn't find certain items in the store and gave me a gift of toilet tissue and paper towels, which were much needed. I feel so good about my experience, I think I have a friend for life. Thank you

Victoria Miok- Thomas

verified

My reason in choosing your agency lies solely in working with Marsha Neese. She is extremely competent, proactive, and has a keen sense about the market. We, without a doubt, will continue to use Marsha as our agent. She is a tremendous asset to your company. She is one of your greatest assets. We have total trust in Marsha.

Valerie Carver, ASHEVILLE

verified

MARSHA WAS VERY PROFESSIONAL. THERE WERE MANY ISSUES WITH THE HOUSE SHE GUIDED US THROUGH THEM ALL WITH KNOWLEDGE, INSIGHT AND HUMOR. WE COULD NOT HAVE MADE IT WITHOUT HER. WE CAN'T PRAISE HER ENOUGH. WANT HER FOR OUR NEXT SELL.

charles edwards,asheville n.c.

verified

Marsha was amazing! We followed her advise and her extensive knowledge of the area and market and we sold the house! I would recommend her to anyone trying to buy or sell a home.

Georgia Minnick, Asheville, NC

verified

We absolutely love Marsha Neese! She has helped us buy and sell our home. She has incredible instincts so you can trust her advise. Excellent negotiator with potential buyers’ agents. Marsha was great about providing updates and answering all our questions. We were blown away by how fast our house sold and for a much better price than expected. Can’t say enough about her performance and would highly recommend Marsha for anyone buying or selling a home!

Daniel, Brevard, NC

verified

Marsha listened to what I was searching for and provided listings that met my needs. She has an intuitive sense and able to pull it all together to find the right property. She was great extremely patient and I never felt rushed or pushed into decisions. One word comes to mind in describing her: fabulous!

Bobby Hembree, Asheville

verified

Marsha Neese was recommended by a real estate agent located in Greensboro, NC. Marsha was professional and knowledgable throughout the entire process of purchasing a house in Asheville. She listened to our criteria for a house and was available on short notice to show houses that we where interested in during a week visit in Asheville. After we decided on the house we wanted to purchase, Marsha was instrumental in our decision to proceed with the purchase of the house. After the initial inspection of the house (which Marsha was present for), she help coordinate many further inspections that we felt were necessary to alleviate any fears that we had regarding the purchase of this house. Marsha went above her duty as a realtor and if it had not been for her attention to detail and her willingness to oversee the inspections and contact various service providers, we would not have purchased this house. Marsha was extremely approachable, accessible, helpful and trustworthy. She listened to all of our concerns and promptly addressed any that we may had. Marsha corresponded via email, text, and telephone which made it very easy to contact her. There were lots of potential issues with this house and Marsha helped us with our decisions of how to deal with each matter. I have purchased many homes and I have dealt with many realtors in the past, none have been as fantastic as Marsha. We will definitely choose Marsha Neese as our Real Estate agent in the future as the need arrises.

Cynthia Johnson, Houston (purchase home in Asheville)

verified

Right from the beginning I told Marcia Neese what I was looking for and she would send homes for me to consider but was not pushy in any way. She waited for me to show interest in something and made sure that I got in to see the home ASAP. I trusted her judgement and could tell that she had experience. I also trusted her to look out for me and she did. She has the negotiation skills that a great realtor needs and was able to get the home on my terms. I have to say that it was really fun working with Marcia. We laughed a lot. She was able to keep me calm even when I called her four times a day. As hard as the home buying process can be, I was sad when it was done. But VERY happy with my new home. Thanks Marcia. Yes, I absolutely would recommend Marcia Neese!!!

J. Johnston

verified

The purchase of this home was such an important step for my young son and I in establishing some security and stability for ourselves. Marsha was so incredibly supportive, responsive, and on-point working with me to find a home that would provide that for us. Beyond being excellent at meeting expectations, what most impressed and touched me was Marsha's willingness to go above and beyond throughout the home buying process. She is an incredibly dedicated, well-informed, and deeply savvy realtor and I feel so grateful to have had her by my side as we found our home and a fresh start. Thank you, Marsha!

Marisol Jimenez, Asheville, North Carolina

verified

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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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