Mark Zaffrann Real Estate Professional Agent in Waynesville, 74 North Main Street Waynesville NC 28786

team member since 2015

About Me

My background as a native of Wisconsin explains my affection for beer, bowling, and cheese. I now call the contemplative mountain surroundings of Waynesville home. Home truly is where the heart is, and my favorite place is anywhere with my amazing wife, Rachel.

I consider myself a geek, jack-of-many-trades, amateur chef, and avid outdoorsman who loves biking, hiking, and fishing. If only bowling were an outdoor sport! I enjoy the peace and reflective elements nature inspires, especially with a freshly brewed craft beer, sitting by the edge of a creek.

I was Charter President of a Toastmasters Club and became an accomplished public speaker. I have also held leadership roles in my church and our local Knights of Columbus Council.

Experience

Do you want help reaching your real estate goals? I specialize in brokering real estate transactions and solid investments with a high level of integrity. My business is driven by one simple goal: to apply my diverse sales background, see each transaction from your perspective, and guide the sales process with minimal stress.

Since my first paper route at age 12, my 30-year career has focused on sales, marketing, and communications. I have worked in numerous fields including medical, hospitality, and community. I earned my REALTOR® license in Florida in 2005, and now find the greatest enjoyment in helping people reach their home buying and selling goals in Western North Carolina.

As a collaborative, team-oriented professional, I have a passion for people and effective communication. I have a natural tendency to try to “fix” things—whether it’s something broken around the house or a breakdown in communication between people. Let me help you with your real estate needs.

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Testimonials

Mark went above and beyond. The house was part of my fathers estate. I was 10 hours away trying to manage a difficult situation. Mark went well out of his way to make sure the sale of the house went smoothly. He had the house winterized for me, oversaw some projects and dealt with everything that was thrown our way. I would recommend him highly. I do not know how I would have been able to get the house sold without his assistance.

Sheila Mettler, Estate Executrix, Ithaca NY

Would absolutely use Mark or recommend him for real estate needs.

John Sherwood, Bryson City

Mark is a great guy this is our third transaction with him a he is great. I highly recommend him.

Alex Keith

We found Mark to be attentive to our desired home features and areas. He set up several searches through the app that gave us numerous homes to consider. During the Zoom walkthroughs Mark showed every feature of the houses and yards and answered every question we had. I highly recommend Mark Zaffrann to any potential customer.

Chris Morgan, Connecticut

Mark was the best. Great help and always available.

Justin Woodley Maggie Valley

I was fortunate enough to work with Mark Zaffrann on previous transactions. Mark is trustworthy, polite and you can depend on him 'to do the right thing' in any business deal which he is involved. He spends the time to give you viable options and multiple solutions for marketing your property based on his vast experience in the market. He has the old school, hands on approach to doing business and always serves his customers best interest. Also, communication is a big part of any business dealing and Mark truly excels in that area. He has always communicated and returned messages promptly. I highly recommend Mark without any reservations.

John W. Truitt, Biltmore Lake, NC

We contacted Mark after seeing an ad in the church bulletin. He returned our call promptly and made an appointment to come to our property to meet us. He spent probably 2 hours on that initial visit. He answered numerous questions and explained the current trends in the western North Carolina market. We discussed several scenarios for putting our property on the market. He was patient with us and we were confident in him. Mark was extremely helpful in answering our questions and walking us through the process. He also helped us arrange to have furnishings moved and a plumber to open and close the cabin in the winter for showings and inspections as we live in Florida. The sale of our property was positive from beginning to end thanks to Mark. His advice and helpfulness was, we feel, above and beyond. We appreciate all he did to help us. We couldn’t have done it without him. We would describe Mark as helpful, professional, timely, patient, and trustworthy. He made our experience positive and successful. The sale of our property was positive from beginning to end thanks to Mark. His advice and helpfulness was, we feel, above and beyond. We appreciate all he did to help us. We couldn’t have done it without him.

Tony and Marcia Geraci, Oakland, Florida

Mark is an outstanding agent. I would recommend him very highly because he’s committed to giving us the best advice and listens to what we wanted. I would use him again if the occasion occurs. We were very grateful and happy with our sale of our house, thank you

Julia and Jim Mitchell

Mark’s professionalism and integrity are of the highest caliber. He worked diligently at insuring we understood every aspect of the sales process and accommodated our every request and question. His knowledge of the local market is outstanding and played a key part in our home selling for top dollar and much quicker than we’d have believed possible. For anyone looking to sell their home, or purchase their dream property, we highly recommend Mark!

Don and Denisea Kampe, Sylva

Would highly recommend this office especially Mark Zaffrann as your agent. Very nice, polite, knowledgeable and made the whole experience as easy as possible. Would be a great choice

Carol Hipps Raleigh, N.C.

Mark Zaffrann helped us through a difficult process. We were relocating from Wisconsin in a market that moved quite quickly. We made several trips out to Waynesville to look for a house and each time, houses that we were interested in, were under contract before we got here. But Mark stuck with us and finally helped us find the right house. Mark went above and beyond his normal duties when he helped us remove furniture left behind by the previous owners that we didn't want. Mark is a true professional who puts his clients first. I would highly recommend Mark as your realtor.

Geoff Rostan, Waynesville

Chris Amsler, Waynesville, NC Mark Zaffran is the best. He is The only real estate agent I’ll ever use. The sale of our house was completely easy and worry free. He took care of everything and kept us apprised of the situation almost daily. I would and frequently do recommend him to everyone.

Chris Amsler, Waynesville NC

Couldn't have been a better experience.

Deane Fowble Ridgeway, SC

I would highly recommend Mark Zaffrann for any real estate needs in the area. He is a total package with knowledge, personality, and professionalism with helping his clients with real estate decisions and purchases. He takes the time to research your particular needs, listens to your feedback, is on target with showings related to that feedback, and is proactive in handling every aspect from negotiations to closing. We are extremely pleased with our experience with Mark and will refer him to friends and family, knowing and trusting in his ability to deliver and achieve the same results.

Brenda Deal, Hendersonville

Thank you very much for going out of your way to help us find a great home in a timely manner for relocation.

Chris Weaver

As soon as i spoke to Mark Zaffrann I was convinced he was the best realtor to handle our sale of our lot. My believe was absolutely confirmed by Marks performance. Mark was amazing and on top of everything. I only wished he lived in my State so i could have him represent me on all my real estate transactions. I can't speak too highly of him and the excellent job he did. Mark was outstanding in every aspect of his representation of us. He has my highest recommendation.

David R Damore ,Florida

Mark Zaffrann was extremely helpful from our first visit in Sept 2019 thru closing on the house in April 2020. With his local knowledge plus experience in selling houses, he was able to repeatedly give us valuable tips. He was a "perfect fit" considering we were completely new to the home search and buying process. I highly recommend Mark to any future homebuyers!

Jim Guli, Waynesville

I feel Haywood County has many great realtors! However, I feel Mark's love of community and people, integrity, and respectful care of his clients sets him apart. His clear communication, knowledge and. genuine care helped to take the stress out of a transitional time. I recommend Mark to everyone with real estate needs!

Christy Wilde Plott

Mark was great. Very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing real estate services in the area.

Kathy Gordon, Waynesville, NC

He got the job done for us.

Donna Fitzgerald Dillsborojill

Mark went above and beyond for us in everything he did for us! Top notch real estate professional!

Jon Hatton, Gatlinburg, TN

Very satisfied, would recommend him anytime.

Steve Price, Jacksonville, FL

Mark was great from the first day we meet him and still is. He spent many hours working with us and still is . We have another house in contract and are waiting to close on it. Mark has been not only a agent to us but now a great friend . We will be doing more business with him . He was nice enough to give me and my wife gifts at the closing and is sending us free egifts. The office is in a great spot for us and everyone working there is very helpful and friendly thanks Kerry and Anthony Viviani

Anthony Viviani Waynesville

Mark Zaffran is an excellent real estate agent. Very professional through the entire process. Marks knowledge and experience in the real estate industry are matched by no others, he is leaps and bounds above the competition, he is his honest and trustworthy. Mark always answered my phone calls, texts and emails very promptly, all communications/contracts and amendments were handled promptly and professionally. Mark helped us through the entire process, he even offered to help us move. If you want a smooth stress free real estate transaction and help moving after the sale then give Mark Zaffran a call.

Robert Young , Waynesville North Carolina

I would use Mark again for buying or selling real estate.

Jeanann Hughes, Belleair, Florida

Mark sold our house in three days.

Rita & Martin Waynesville

I have had business dealings with Mark for 5 years. I find him trustworthy and knowledgeable. If I ever sell another house in Haywood County,I will call Mark Thanks again Mark, you are/we’re awesome. Thanks to Scott too!

G. R. Lehman. Sylva, NC

I'm a hard person to please and can be highly demanding. Mark Zaffrann was exceptional in all aspects of helping us find a home, negotiate it, close it, and even add land, all while we lived across the country. He was our "eyes and ears" on the ground and consistently found good solutions. Mark provided detailed pricing and market information, along with historical comparisons of market fluctuations, to help us not only provide a reasonable price, but something that helped us reduce our market risk. Mark was also keen on the emotional aspects of the negotiations and how certain nuances would allow for an easier resolution during the negotiation and at closing. Given the difficulties of being across the country, selling that home, moving a young family, and trying to find what we wanted in Asheville, we probably would have canceled our move and stayed across the country if we had not known Mark was in the Asheville area helping us get the job done. Mark has not only become a trusted advisor, but a friend, and we will definitely use him in any future real estate ventures in the area.

Brian, Asheville

Mark was very helpful and knowledgeable throughout the whole process and i would definitely recommend him to anyone that is in need of a respectful and attentive agent

Ricky Mehaffey JR Waynesville NC

Mark Zaffrann worked tirelessly to sell my home. I would happily recommend Mark to family, friends and others to represent them as their agent/broker.

Kathy Anderson/Marietta GA

We could not have been happier with our house buying experience. Mark understood all my little quirks and worked hard to keep my anxieties at bay during the entire process with reassurances, frequent updates, and answering all our questions no matter how many times we asked them. Everyone in the office and finance department was of the utmost professionalism and we would recommend Beverly-Hanks to anyone who asked for a suggestion on who to contact for a home purchase in the area.

Don and Denisea Kampe, Sylva

Mark Zaffrann is a delight to work with. He is a good person and very ethical. He took care of everything for me to make the sale swift and painless. I would recommend Mark to anyone selling or purchasing a home.

Nancye Buelow, Waynesville NC

I required an agent known and respected for their integrity and truthfulness. Mark is that person. Professionally handled in all aspects of the transaction Mark met our needs throughout the process. When things got stressful toward the end, Mark did a great job reassuring us and pointing out alternatives if the contract wasn't fulfilled. Took all our concerns and made them manageable. We would highly recommend Mark to anyone buying or selling property.

John &Jo Benson Rock Hill, SC

A pleasurable and easy experience from beginning to end!

Richard l Dillard - 17 Lawton Dr.Hilton Head SC

Mark was a pleasure to work with.

Joe Ferrara, Canton NC

I have bought and sold 9 homes and this experience was the best. Mark kept me informed. He was straight forward in giving feedback and suggestions for making the house more marketable. He was able to provide names of people to help correct deficiencies. Since I live in another community, he went out of his way to check on the house and make sure the showings went as well as possible. I deeply appreciate all his help.

Ann Brown. Asheville NC

Mark was always prompt to respond to our calls and to report back to us. Very professional and an asset to Beverly-Hanks Assoc. We had previouslt dealt with Mark regarding a rental property in Waynesville. Though not originally from the South, Mark was smart enough to get here as fast as he could. While homebuying can be a stressful experience, dealing with Mark made the entire process enjoyable.

Claudia Fleming, Waynesville, NC

Mark was a fantastic agent from day 1. In every aspect of the process he made time for me and my needs. He quickly understood my needs and catered the entire process to me and my schedule. I appreciate Mark in his willingness to get up early and meet me for my walk through and closing. Not many people I know would meet a client at 7:15 am for a walk through then go to a closing by 8am just so I could make it to work on time! Mark is the total package and I will recommend him. Always hot coffee and friendly service by all Honestly I couldn't ask for anything more from an agent

Jeff Miller,Clyde NC

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Marquette University
Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Fitness
Personal Wellness
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Hiking and Camping
Hunting and Fishing

Testimonials

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Mark went above and beyond. The house was part of my fathers estate. I was 10 hours away trying to manage a difficult situation. Mark went well out of his way to make sure the sale of the house went smoothly. He had the house winterized for me, oversaw some projects and dealt with everything that was thrown our way. I would recommend him highly. I do not know how I would have been able to get the house sold without his assistance.

Sheila Mettler, Estate Executrix, Ithaca NY

Would absolutely use Mark or recommend him for real estate needs.

John Sherwood, Bryson City

Mark is a great guy this is our third transaction with him a he is great. I highly recommend him.

Alex Keith

We found Mark to be attentive to our desired home features and areas. He set up several searches through the app that gave us numerous homes to consider. During the Zoom walkthroughs Mark showed every feature of the houses and yards and answered every question we had. I highly recommend Mark Zaffrann to any potential customer.

Chris Morgan, Connecticut

Mark was the best. Great help and always available.

Justin Woodley Maggie Valley

I was fortunate enough to work with Mark Zaffrann on previous transactions. Mark is trustworthy, polite and you can depend on him 'to do the right thing' in any business deal which he is involved. He spends the time to give you viable options and multiple solutions for marketing your property based on his vast experience in the market. He has the old school, hands on approach to doing business and always serves his customers best interest. Also, communication is a big part of any business dealing and Mark truly excels in that area. He has always communicated and returned messages promptly. I highly recommend Mark without any reservations.

John W. Truitt, Biltmore Lake, NC

We contacted Mark after seeing an ad in the church bulletin. He returned our call promptly and made an appointment to come to our property to meet us. He spent probably 2 hours on that initial visit. He answered numerous questions and explained the current trends in the western North Carolina market. We discussed several scenarios for putting our property on the market. He was patient with us and we were confident in him. Mark was extremely helpful in answering our questions and walking us through the process. He also helped us arrange to have furnishings moved and a plumber to open and close the cabin in the winter for showings and inspections as we live in Florida. The sale of our property was positive from beginning to end thanks to Mark. His advice and helpfulness was, we feel, above and beyond. We appreciate all he did to help us. We couldn’t have done it without him. We would describe Mark as helpful, professional, timely, patient, and trustworthy. He made our experience positive and successful. The sale of our property was positive from beginning to end thanks to Mark. His advice and helpfulness was, we feel, above and beyond. We appreciate all he did to help us. We couldn’t have done it without him.

Tony and Marcia Geraci, Oakland, Florida

Mark is an outstanding agent. I would recommend him very highly because he’s committed to giving us the best advice and listens to what we wanted. I would use him again if the occasion occurs. We were very grateful and happy with our sale of our house, thank you

Julia and Jim Mitchell

Mark’s professionalism and integrity are of the highest caliber. He worked diligently at insuring we understood every aspect of the sales process and accommodated our every request and question. His knowledge of the local market is outstanding and played a key part in our home selling for top dollar and much quicker than we’d have believed possible. For anyone looking to sell their home, or purchase their dream property, we highly recommend Mark!

Don and Denisea Kampe, Sylva

Would highly recommend this office especially Mark Zaffrann as your agent. Very nice, polite, knowledgeable and made the whole experience as easy as possible. Would be a great choice

Carol Hipps Raleigh, N.C.

Mark Zaffrann helped us through a difficult process. We were relocating from Wisconsin in a market that moved quite quickly. We made several trips out to Waynesville to look for a house and each time, houses that we were interested in, were under contract before we got here. But Mark stuck with us and finally helped us find the right house. Mark went above and beyond his normal duties when he helped us remove furniture left behind by the previous owners that we didn't want. Mark is a true professional who puts his clients first. I would highly recommend Mark as your realtor.

Geoff Rostan, Waynesville

Chris Amsler, Waynesville, NC Mark Zaffran is the best. He is The only real estate agent I’ll ever use. The sale of our house was completely easy and worry free. He took care of everything and kept us apprised of the situation almost daily. I would and frequently do recommend him to everyone.

Chris Amsler, Waynesville NC

Couldn't have been a better experience.

Deane Fowble Ridgeway, SC

I would highly recommend Mark Zaffrann for any real estate needs in the area. He is a total package with knowledge, personality, and professionalism with helping his clients with real estate decisions and purchases. He takes the time to research your particular needs, listens to your feedback, is on target with showings related to that feedback, and is proactive in handling every aspect from negotiations to closing. We are extremely pleased with our experience with Mark and will refer him to friends and family, knowing and trusting in his ability to deliver and achieve the same results.

Brenda Deal, Hendersonville

Thank you very much for going out of your way to help us find a great home in a timely manner for relocation.

Chris Weaver

As soon as i spoke to Mark Zaffrann I was convinced he was the best realtor to handle our sale of our lot. My believe was absolutely confirmed by Marks performance. Mark was amazing and on top of everything. I only wished he lived in my State so i could have him represent me on all my real estate transactions. I can't speak too highly of him and the excellent job he did. Mark was outstanding in every aspect of his representation of us. He has my highest recommendation.

David R Damore ,Florida

Mark Zaffrann was extremely helpful from our first visit in Sept 2019 thru closing on the house in April 2020. With his local knowledge plus experience in selling houses, he was able to repeatedly give us valuable tips. He was a "perfect fit" considering we were completely new to the home search and buying process. I highly recommend Mark to any future homebuyers!

Jim Guli, Waynesville

I feel Haywood County has many great realtors! However, I feel Mark's love of community and people, integrity, and respectful care of his clients sets him apart. His clear communication, knowledge and. genuine care helped to take the stress out of a transitional time. I recommend Mark to everyone with real estate needs!

Christy Wilde Plott

Mark was great. Very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing real estate services in the area.

Kathy Gordon, Waynesville, NC

He got the job done for us.

Donna Fitzgerald Dillsborojill

Mark went above and beyond for us in everything he did for us! Top notch real estate professional!

Jon Hatton, Gatlinburg, TN

Very satisfied, would recommend him anytime.

Steve Price, Jacksonville, FL

Mark was great from the first day we meet him and still is. He spent many hours working with us and still is . We have another house in contract and are waiting to close on it. Mark has been not only a agent to us but now a great friend . We will be doing more business with him . He was nice enough to give me and my wife gifts at the closing and is sending us free egifts. The office is in a great spot for us and everyone working there is very helpful and friendly thanks Kerry and Anthony Viviani

Anthony Viviani Waynesville

Mark Zaffran is an excellent real estate agent. Very professional through the entire process. Marks knowledge and experience in the real estate industry are matched by no others, he is leaps and bounds above the competition, he is his honest and trustworthy. Mark always answered my phone calls, texts and emails very promptly, all communications/contracts and amendments were handled promptly and professionally. Mark helped us through the entire process, he even offered to help us move. If you want a smooth stress free real estate transaction and help moving after the sale then give Mark Zaffran a call.

Robert Young , Waynesville North Carolina

I would use Mark again for buying or selling real estate.

Jeanann Hughes, Belleair, Florida

Mark sold our house in three days.

Rita & Martin Waynesville

I have had business dealings with Mark for 5 years. I find him trustworthy and knowledgeable. If I ever sell another house in Haywood County,I will call Mark Thanks again Mark, you are/we’re awesome. Thanks to Scott too!

G. R. Lehman. Sylva, NC

I'm a hard person to please and can be highly demanding. Mark Zaffrann was exceptional in all aspects of helping us find a home, negotiate it, close it, and even add land, all while we lived across the country. He was our "eyes and ears" on the ground and consistently found good solutions. Mark provided detailed pricing and market information, along with historical comparisons of market fluctuations, to help us not only provide a reasonable price, but something that helped us reduce our market risk. Mark was also keen on the emotional aspects of the negotiations and how certain nuances would allow for an easier resolution during the negotiation and at closing. Given the difficulties of being across the country, selling that home, moving a young family, and trying to find what we wanted in Asheville, we probably would have canceled our move and stayed across the country if we had not known Mark was in the Asheville area helping us get the job done. Mark has not only become a trusted advisor, but a friend, and we will definitely use him in any future real estate ventures in the area.

Brian, Asheville

Mark was very helpful and knowledgeable throughout the whole process and i would definitely recommend him to anyone that is in need of a respectful and attentive agent

Ricky Mehaffey JR Waynesville NC

Mark Zaffrann worked tirelessly to sell my home. I would happily recommend Mark to family, friends and others to represent them as their agent/broker.

Kathy Anderson/Marietta GA

We could not have been happier with our house buying experience. Mark understood all my little quirks and worked hard to keep my anxieties at bay during the entire process with reassurances, frequent updates, and answering all our questions no matter how many times we asked them. Everyone in the office and finance department was of the utmost professionalism and we would recommend Beverly-Hanks to anyone who asked for a suggestion on who to contact for a home purchase in the area.

Don and Denisea Kampe, Sylva

Mark Zaffrann is a delight to work with. He is a good person and very ethical. He took care of everything for me to make the sale swift and painless. I would recommend Mark to anyone selling or purchasing a home.

Nancye Buelow, Waynesville NC

I required an agent known and respected for their integrity and truthfulness. Mark is that person. Professionally handled in all aspects of the transaction Mark met our needs throughout the process. When things got stressful toward the end, Mark did a great job reassuring us and pointing out alternatives if the contract wasn't fulfilled. Took all our concerns and made them manageable. We would highly recommend Mark to anyone buying or selling property.

John &Jo Benson Rock Hill, SC

A pleasurable and easy experience from beginning to end!

Richard l Dillard - 17 Lawton Dr.Hilton Head SC

Mark was a pleasure to work with.

Joe Ferrara, Canton NC

I have bought and sold 9 homes and this experience was the best. Mark kept me informed. He was straight forward in giving feedback and suggestions for making the house more marketable. He was able to provide names of people to help correct deficiencies. Since I live in another community, he went out of his way to check on the house and make sure the showings went as well as possible. I deeply appreciate all his help.

Ann Brown. Asheville NC

Mark was always prompt to respond to our calls and to report back to us. Very professional and an asset to Beverly-Hanks Assoc. We had previouslt dealt with Mark regarding a rental property in Waynesville. Though not originally from the South, Mark was smart enough to get here as fast as he could. While homebuying can be a stressful experience, dealing with Mark made the entire process enjoyable.

Claudia Fleming, Waynesville, NC

Mark was a fantastic agent from day 1. In every aspect of the process he made time for me and my needs. He quickly understood my needs and catered the entire process to me and my schedule. I appreciate Mark in his willingness to get up early and meet me for my walk through and closing. Not many people I know would meet a client at 7:15 am for a walk through then go to a closing by 8am just so I could make it to work on time! Mark is the total package and I will recommend him. Always hot coffee and friendly service by all Honestly I couldn't ask for anything more from an agent

Jeff Miller,Clyde NC

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Lots 17a, 1b, 2b Cawood Lane in Clyde, NC 28721 - MLS# 3880326

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Lots 17a, 1b, 2b Cawood Lane
Clyde 28721

Tired of looking at a "lot" of confusion and uncertainty that will cost $50k-$60,000 anyway by the time you are ready to build? This one already has ...

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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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