Paulette Childers
About Me
Thomas Wolfe was wrong; you CAN come home again. That's what real estate professional, Paulette Childers knows for a fact.
Paulette's childhood was involved with real estate. Her mother owned and operated a highly successful real estate company in Waynesville during most of Paulette's growing up years. Paulette often assisted with tasks in the office as a young girl. She graduated from Tuscola High School and then was on her way out into the world. She attended Western Carolina University and Appalachian State University. She traveled, lived in different cities and enjoyed wonderful experiences. But in her heart and soul she knew the mountains were like cuddly blanket" to her and her homeward journey began. In 1992 she decided to get her real estate license at Coastal Carolina and her heart pulled her back to her home place of Western North Carolina. She realized she could meld her overwhelming love of the area with a successful real estate career. Paulette feels there is no better way to connect with the natural beauty and splendor of WNC than running at beautiful Lake Junaluska as she does regularly. Running has been a passion for her since she was fifteen years old. She also admits to being an ardent animal lover which is a good thing for the four stray cats she nurtured back to health.
Paulette is on the run" in several other ways also. Besides the demands of her highly successful real estate business she devotes herself unselfishly to her community. She is a graduate and Past President of Leadership Haywood Alumni; a Haywood County partnership with UNCA and Leadership Asheville. She has also been a Big Sister" in the past.
She is equally dedicated to her professional organization as a member of the Haywood County Board of REALTORS. She served as President of Haywood County Board of REALTORS in 2008 and was voted REALTOR of the year 2008 by her piers. She has worked for her state association as well, serving as Secretary for the North Carolina Association of REALTORS (NCAR) Legislative Political Affairs Committee and served as Chair for the NCAR Equal Opportunity and Cultural Diversity Committee. Career achievements in 2006 include being awarded the Certified Residential Specialist Designation (CRS), by the Council of Residential Specialists. Only 35,000 REALTORS nationwide have earned the credential. She was also chosen to be a participant in NCAR Leadership Academy 2007. This is a highly competitive leadership development program for members of the NCAR. Each year, only 12 REALTORS® from across North Carolina are selected to participate in this annual program.
Paulette brings a lifetime of area knowledge and years of experience in the industry to guide her clients in making sound decisions. She has earned a reputation for her winning combination of expertise, friendly style and a desire to go above and beyond" to serve her clients. Her favorite part of her career is establishing relationships with her clients that last well beyond the real estate transaction itself. Paulette believes that customer service is a way of life; not an afterthought or a slogan.
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Testimonials
Paulette is the best hands down!! She went above and beyond for us, and made us feel like her only clients, even though we weren't!! She has become family and we love her ! She truly cares about her clients needs! If I could give her 1000 rating I would!
Jennifer Pena. Clyde.
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Paulette was able to handle the negotiation of our purchase to our advantage. Paulette was always straightforward, listening to our wants, but not getting expectations set too high. Also - always quick to respond and manage our search via long-distance. Paulette was a real pleasure to work with on this important decision.
Annette and Philippe
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Paulette went above and beyond in helping us navigate the Waynesville real estate market.
Rob Vickers
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Extremely satisfied with the efforts of Paulette being an out-of-town seller a lot of issues had to be dealt with by her and she always came through with great results!
Cathy Perryman, Knoxville, Tn
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Paulette Childers is the best real estate agent in Waynesville! The best part about working with Paulette is how much fun she is to be around. That said, the most important aspect of her service is the results she obtained for us both in the sale and purchase of a home. We were able to sell our old house at a price that I would not have dreamed possible, and then also were so fortunate to move in to a perfect new home (that I think we got an incredible deal on). Paulette's local knowledge was invaluable in helping us achieve this awesome result!
Matt Diskin, Waynesville, NC
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Palette is everything you could ask for in a real estate agent... knowledgeable of the local market and always available to take a call or look at a house. The best part of working with her, though, is how much fun she is to be around! I would definitely use Paulette again to buy/sell a house, and would highly recommend her.
Matt Diskin
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https://alexandersstore.com Paulette was very professional and prompt next house I sale she'll be the seller's agent!
Ronnie Justice
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Paulette's marketing skills are excellent and I would definitely use her again to sell property. She went the extra mile to ensure that the closing process went smoothly. She is a top notch broker who deserves more recognition for her ability to market and assist sellers to sell their home. I think her years of experience paid off for us as her knowledge of the area, pricing strategy, marketing all worked out for the best when we sold our home.
Todd Fulbright, South Carolina
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Paulette is very professional and just the right amount of aggressive. She has great communication skills and is always very prompt and direct. I would recommend Paulette Childers to everyone who is interested in selling their home in a quick and easy process.....
Chris Johnson Waynesville, NC
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Paulette was very good at keeping us informed of the progress of the sale and she provided good advice on how to proceed when the propertly was not moving. She is very friendly and easy to deal with.
Brad Tornwall, Melrose, fl
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This is the third time Paulette had successfully represented us on both the purchase and sale of previous residences. As a long term resident, her knowledge of the area is without limit. Her warm, caring approach has kept our transactions on track when issues have arisen.
L, Waynesville, NC
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Paulette was very knowledgeable, helpful and patient with me during the listing and sales process. If I ever purchase a property in the area I would surely enlist Paulette's services!
George E Shierling, DeLand, Florida
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Paulette Childers was a true pleasure to work with. She did a terrific job from start to finish.
Jennifer Parks, Tennessee
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She will always be the one I choose for my real estate needs. She is a great person with the right personality to make people comfortable around her. She is a joy!
linda Tollefson, Waynesville
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If there was a higher rating then excellent, we would choose to rate Paulette superior! We were always greeted with a friendly, smiling face.
Jerry Miller, Florida
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I enjoyed working with Paulette on this, and several other real estate opportunities. At this point, we are like family.
Stan Melnick. Waynesville
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Paulette was a wonderful help throughout the home searching and buying process. She did everything we asked her to do to and even then went above and beyond to make sure that we found the home of our dreams. We appreciate everything she has done, and keeps doing for us. Thank you Paulette!! This would not have possible without your dedication.
Jay Reno, Waynesville N.C.
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I don't think we could have found a better agent/person than Paulette to help us find our home in NC. It seemed as if we were her only clients at the time, which wasn't the case. She treated us like family. Any time we saw something we wanted to see, she arranged a showing instantly. She is a very patient person, dealing with all our questions like a pro. We looked at many homes and she never tried to rush us through a showing. If your looking for an agent that knows her stuff and will treat you with respect, you want Paulette Childers!
Jim & Sharon Giers Homer Glen, IL.
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Paulette helped with the purchase of a home for my 88 year old mother -in-law. She was very patient with her and explained the process at every step. When I was ready to sale my vacant lot, I chose Paulette Childers based on my previous experience with her and her knowledge and understanding of the local market and the local inventory. I would recommend, and have recommended Paulette to any friends or family members in need of real estate assistance.
Vicki Eastland, Haywood County, NC
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Paulette has found 2 homes for us so far and has handled both purchases excellently. Will not hesitate to call again if we need to and to recommend her to others.
Ann and John Dennett
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Paulette was a joy to work with! Excellent communication throughout the entire process!
David B Franklin, TN
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Worked with Paulette several times and I am totally satisfied with her relations. I will use her again in the future. I would recommend her to anyone.
Paglialonga, Waynesville
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Paulette Childers was clearly committed to doing the best possible work for us. She cleared a week of her schedule to show us homes and was very timely and clear in all communications. She went above and beyond the call of duty in working with local contractors to make sure our house was ready. We felt like we were working with a friend.
Paul and Linda Koptak
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She is great alot of good plans to help us. She is very great at her job. She understands your needs and wants. We are thankful for her working for us. If we need t sell our home she be the one we would call to help us. She is the best.
Dan Corbin Waynesville,NC
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She spent a lot of time with many visits to our home or communications by phone to keep us informed of any pertinent changes or happenings. Paulette even arranged an open house on her own time and effort. She expended much of her own time typing contracts/changes to meet timely schedoles. Very patient and a good listener. I definitely would contact Paulette for any future business dealings.
Nicholas Paglialonga, Titusville, FL
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Couldn't have asked for a realtor that was better at truly working for us and our best interests. Paulette Childers was a joy to work with - and her number one goal was to assist us in anyway possible. It took us a pretty long time to find what we were hoping to buy, and her patience was so appreciated. Highly recommended.
Tom and Debbie Fleckenstein, Abingdon, VA
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Paulette is the consumate professional. She was excellent at managing the buyer's agent and a challenging buyer. Paulette was amazing at keeping us informed - we were never left wondering how the sale process was progressing. We had also used Paulette when we bought this home and she was as talented representing us as buyers as she has been representing us as sellers.
Waynesville, nc
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Paulette did a great job even with facing double tours since my husband and I had to come to Waynesville at different times. Thanks!!
Ann Dennett
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Paulette was amazing! Very patient and extremely knowledgeable about the area. It was important for us to hear what was nearby, what was the neighbor hood like and ease of access to major highways. She could not have been any nicer and easier to work with. She was very patient as we went from house to house in our very cramped time frame. She ultimately helped us find the perfect Home. I have had a lot of interactions with realtors before and Paulette is the best ever!
Roger Schultz, Waynesville
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Paulette is extremely knowledgable with regard to the area and all aspects of the real estate buying process. She is friendly, understanding, patient and has a great sense of humor, which made the whole experience very enjoyable for both myself and my husband. Paulette is a fabulous agent and a lovely person, and based on her attributes, I hope to continue our relationship as friends.
Angela Dougherty, Hendersonville, NC
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Paulette was extremely dedicated to helping us find our ideal house. She was available at all hours and always responded promptly to our requests. Paulette knew the market well and was very helpful in focusing our search on properties that would meet our needs. She was tireless in compiling information about various properties and was critical in helping us move smoothly through our due diligence period and closing.
Matt Diskin
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Paulette Childers is an experienced and knowledgeable real estate broker. As our agent, she listened and understood our wants and needs for a permanent move to North Carolina. Based on her experience and knowledge of the region, Paulette was able to assist us in finding and purchasing the perfect home in a perfect location!
Marla Simmet, Stan Melnick
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Would definitely work with her again if the opportunity arises. She came highly recomey by a trusted family friend and I would recommend her to my friends
Karen Arias
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Paulette Childers is extremely knowledgeable about the local area. She is a second generation realtor who knows her business. She is patient and gracious to a fault. Her knowledge and connections make her invaluable as a key asset to buying a home in an area where the real estate business has been somewhat volatile and uncertain. I would recommend Paulette without hesitation. I trust both her judgement and integrity; that doesn't come easy with me. She did a great job for us under some often trying circumstances. As buyers, we were delighted with our relationship and the outcome of our new home.
Coby. Waynesville
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Paulette Childers goes out of her way to please you. She was wonderful and encouraging the entire time the property was on the market.
Jayne Pinson, Greenwood, SC
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Paulette Childers was fantastic as our realtor. She was very knowledgeable of the area and did a great job in showing us homes that met our needs. She treated us as if we were her only clients. She gave us her full attention. Paulette even called us a few days after closing to see how we were doing. She not only had great work ethics but she was fun and a joy to be around. We would highly recommend her as a friend and realtor. Thank you Lord for putting Paulette in our path. Max and Jill Harding
Max and Jill Harding at Silent Forest, Canton
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We were new to the Waynesville area and chose Paulette based upon her online biography, which it turns out, was extremely understated. Paulette is a native of the area and real estate has been in her family for generations. She correctly focused upon the factors which were important to us, which was evidenced by the fact every home we previewed met our criteria. In fact, Paulette was so efficient, we purchased a home after seeing only seven. Paulette was patient yet firm in the selling price negotiations and kept us completely informed throughout the entire closing process. We've purchased several homes over the years and, without a doubt, this has been the smoothest transaction of them all. Thank You, Paulette!!
Libby & Jerry
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Having just sold my home, I wanted to let you know how pleased I was with the over-all experience. What made the experience so outstanding was my agent, Paulette Childers. Having my home up for sale in a "down" market initially, I wasn't sure what to expect. I had spoken to a number of other people with homes for sale who were not happy with their brokerage or their personal agents. Beverly Hanks and Paulette Childers couldn't have been a better fit for me. I have told everyone about how aggressively my home was marketed and shown. As a novice seller, I needed an agent who I could depend on to help me navigate through this process. Paulette was so helpful to me. She made it her business to see that I understood the process and when I didn't understand something she was patient and understanding with me. Perhaps the biggest help was how Paulette was able to help me make my home more marketable. She made suggestions that I feel did indeed help my home to sell without me having to spend thousands of dollars. She seemed to know what was trivial and what was indeed a selling point. In the negotiation process, she was also helpful as we worked to arrive at the final sales price. She knew my needs as the seller and kept this in mind throughout the process. I will definitely tell others about my experience.
Coni Bishop/ Haywood County-Iron Duff Community
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Paulette did everything possible, and then some extra effort, to make our sale happen. Always professional, attentive to details, timely and thorough, Paulette is easy to work with and a good friend to Marilyn & I. JIM FUNK
JIM & MARILYN FUNK, Montford, Asheville
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Testimonials
Paulette is the best hands down!! She went above and beyond for us, and made us feel like her only clients, even though we weren't!! She has become family and we love her ! She truly cares about her clients needs! If I could give her 1000 rating I would!
Jennifer Pena. Clyde.
verifiedPaulette was able to handle the negotiation of our purchase to our advantage. Paulette was always straightforward, listening to our wants, but not getting expectations set too high. Also - always quick to respond and manage our search via long-distance. Paulette was a real pleasure to work with on this important decision.
Annette and Philippe
verifiedPaulette went above and beyond in helping us navigate the Waynesville real estate market.
Rob Vickers
verifiedExtremely satisfied with the efforts of Paulette being an out-of-town seller a lot of issues had to be dealt with by her and she always came through with great results!
Cathy Perryman, Knoxville, Tn
verifiedPaulette Childers is the best real estate agent in Waynesville! The best part about working with Paulette is how much fun she is to be around. That said, the most important aspect of her service is the results she obtained for us both in the sale and purchase of a home. We were able to sell our old house at a price that I would not have dreamed possible, and then also were so fortunate to move in to a perfect new home (that I think we got an incredible deal on). Paulette's local knowledge was invaluable in helping us achieve this awesome result!
Matt Diskin, Waynesville, NC
verifiedPalette is everything you could ask for in a real estate agent... knowledgeable of the local market and always available to take a call or look at a house. The best part of working with her, though, is how much fun she is to be around! I would definitely use Paulette again to buy/sell a house, and would highly recommend her.
Matt Diskin
verifiedhttps://alexandersstore.com Paulette was very professional and prompt next house I sale she'll be the seller's agent!
Ronnie Justice
verifiedPaulette's marketing skills are excellent and I would definitely use her again to sell property. She went the extra mile to ensure that the closing process went smoothly. She is a top notch broker who deserves more recognition for her ability to market and assist sellers to sell their home. I think her years of experience paid off for us as her knowledge of the area, pricing strategy, marketing all worked out for the best when we sold our home.
Todd Fulbright, South Carolina
verifiedPaulette is very professional and just the right amount of aggressive. She has great communication skills and is always very prompt and direct. I would recommend Paulette Childers to everyone who is interested in selling their home in a quick and easy process.....
Chris Johnson Waynesville, NC
verifiedPaulette was very good at keeping us informed of the progress of the sale and she provided good advice on how to proceed when the propertly was not moving. She is very friendly and easy to deal with.
Brad Tornwall, Melrose, fl
verifiedThis is the third time Paulette had successfully represented us on both the purchase and sale of previous residences. As a long term resident, her knowledge of the area is without limit. Her warm, caring approach has kept our transactions on track when issues have arisen.
L, Waynesville, NC
verifiedPaulette was very knowledgeable, helpful and patient with me during the listing and sales process. If I ever purchase a property in the area I would surely enlist Paulette's services!
George E Shierling, DeLand, Florida
verifiedPaulette Childers was a true pleasure to work with. She did a terrific job from start to finish.
Jennifer Parks, Tennessee
verifiedShe will always be the one I choose for my real estate needs. She is a great person with the right personality to make people comfortable around her. She is a joy!
linda Tollefson, Waynesville
verifiedIf there was a higher rating then excellent, we would choose to rate Paulette superior! We were always greeted with a friendly, smiling face.
Jerry Miller, Florida
verifiedI enjoyed working with Paulette on this, and several other real estate opportunities. At this point, we are like family.
Stan Melnick. Waynesville
verifiedPaulette was a wonderful help throughout the home searching and buying process. She did everything we asked her to do to and even then went above and beyond to make sure that we found the home of our dreams. We appreciate everything she has done, and keeps doing for us. Thank you Paulette!! This would not have possible without your dedication.
Jay Reno, Waynesville N.C.
verifiedI don't think we could have found a better agent/person than Paulette to help us find our home in NC. It seemed as if we were her only clients at the time, which wasn't the case. She treated us like family. Any time we saw something we wanted to see, she arranged a showing instantly. She is a very patient person, dealing with all our questions like a pro. We looked at many homes and she never tried to rush us through a showing. If your looking for an agent that knows her stuff and will treat you with respect, you want Paulette Childers!
Jim & Sharon Giers Homer Glen, IL.
verifiedPaulette helped with the purchase of a home for my 88 year old mother -in-law. She was very patient with her and explained the process at every step. When I was ready to sale my vacant lot, I chose Paulette Childers based on my previous experience with her and her knowledge and understanding of the local market and the local inventory. I would recommend, and have recommended Paulette to any friends or family members in need of real estate assistance.
Vicki Eastland, Haywood County, NC
verifiedPaulette has found 2 homes for us so far and has handled both purchases excellently. Will not hesitate to call again if we need to and to recommend her to others.
Ann and John Dennett
verifiedPaulette was a joy to work with! Excellent communication throughout the entire process!
David B Franklin, TN
verifiedWorked with Paulette several times and I am totally satisfied with her relations. I will use her again in the future. I would recommend her to anyone.
Paglialonga, Waynesville
verifiedPaulette Childers was clearly committed to doing the best possible work for us. She cleared a week of her schedule to show us homes and was very timely and clear in all communications. She went above and beyond the call of duty in working with local contractors to make sure our house was ready. We felt like we were working with a friend.
Paul and Linda Koptak
verifiedShe is great alot of good plans to help us. She is very great at her job. She understands your needs and wants. We are thankful for her working for us. If we need t sell our home she be the one we would call to help us. She is the best.
Dan Corbin Waynesville,NC
verifiedShe spent a lot of time with many visits to our home or communications by phone to keep us informed of any pertinent changes or happenings. Paulette even arranged an open house on her own time and effort. She expended much of her own time typing contracts/changes to meet timely schedoles. Very patient and a good listener. I definitely would contact Paulette for any future business dealings.
Nicholas Paglialonga, Titusville, FL
verifiedCouldn't have asked for a realtor that was better at truly working for us and our best interests. Paulette Childers was a joy to work with - and her number one goal was to assist us in anyway possible. It took us a pretty long time to find what we were hoping to buy, and her patience was so appreciated. Highly recommended.
Tom and Debbie Fleckenstein, Abingdon, VA
verifiedPaulette is the consumate professional. She was excellent at managing the buyer's agent and a challenging buyer. Paulette was amazing at keeping us informed - we were never left wondering how the sale process was progressing. We had also used Paulette when we bought this home and she was as talented representing us as buyers as she has been representing us as sellers.
Waynesville, nc
verifiedPaulette did a great job even with facing double tours since my husband and I had to come to Waynesville at different times. Thanks!!
Ann Dennett
verifiedPaulette was amazing! Very patient and extremely knowledgeable about the area. It was important for us to hear what was nearby, what was the neighbor hood like and ease of access to major highways. She could not have been any nicer and easier to work with. She was very patient as we went from house to house in our very cramped time frame. She ultimately helped us find the perfect Home. I have had a lot of interactions with realtors before and Paulette is the best ever!
Roger Schultz, Waynesville
verifiedPaulette is extremely knowledgable with regard to the area and all aspects of the real estate buying process. She is friendly, understanding, patient and has a great sense of humor, which made the whole experience very enjoyable for both myself and my husband. Paulette is a fabulous agent and a lovely person, and based on her attributes, I hope to continue our relationship as friends.
Angela Dougherty, Hendersonville, NC
verifiedPaulette was extremely dedicated to helping us find our ideal house. She was available at all hours and always responded promptly to our requests. Paulette knew the market well and was very helpful in focusing our search on properties that would meet our needs. She was tireless in compiling information about various properties and was critical in helping us move smoothly through our due diligence period and closing.
Matt Diskin
verifiedPaulette Childers is an experienced and knowledgeable real estate broker. As our agent, she listened and understood our wants and needs for a permanent move to North Carolina. Based on her experience and knowledge of the region, Paulette was able to assist us in finding and purchasing the perfect home in a perfect location!
Marla Simmet, Stan Melnick
verifiedWould definitely work with her again if the opportunity arises. She came highly recomey by a trusted family friend and I would recommend her to my friends
Karen Arias
verifiedPaulette Childers is extremely knowledgeable about the local area. She is a second generation realtor who knows her business. She is patient and gracious to a fault. Her knowledge and connections make her invaluable as a key asset to buying a home in an area where the real estate business has been somewhat volatile and uncertain. I would recommend Paulette without hesitation. I trust both her judgement and integrity; that doesn't come easy with me. She did a great job for us under some often trying circumstances. As buyers, we were delighted with our relationship and the outcome of our new home.
Coby. Waynesville
verifiedPaulette Childers goes out of her way to please you. She was wonderful and encouraging the entire time the property was on the market.
Jayne Pinson, Greenwood, SC
verifiedPaulette Childers was fantastic as our realtor. She was very knowledgeable of the area and did a great job in showing us homes that met our needs. She treated us as if we were her only clients. She gave us her full attention. Paulette even called us a few days after closing to see how we were doing. She not only had great work ethics but she was fun and a joy to be around. We would highly recommend her as a friend and realtor. Thank you Lord for putting Paulette in our path. Max and Jill Harding
Max and Jill Harding at Silent Forest, Canton
verifiedWe were new to the Waynesville area and chose Paulette based upon her online biography, which it turns out, was extremely understated. Paulette is a native of the area and real estate has been in her family for generations. She correctly focused upon the factors which were important to us, which was evidenced by the fact every home we previewed met our criteria. In fact, Paulette was so efficient, we purchased a home after seeing only seven. Paulette was patient yet firm in the selling price negotiations and kept us completely informed throughout the entire closing process. We've purchased several homes over the years and, without a doubt, this has been the smoothest transaction of them all. Thank You, Paulette!!
Libby & Jerry
verifiedHaving just sold my home, I wanted to let you know how pleased I was with the over-all experience. What made the experience so outstanding was my agent, Paulette Childers. Having my home up for sale in a "down" market initially, I wasn't sure what to expect. I had spoken to a number of other people with homes for sale who were not happy with their brokerage or their personal agents. Beverly Hanks and Paulette Childers couldn't have been a better fit for me. I have told everyone about how aggressively my home was marketed and shown. As a novice seller, I needed an agent who I could depend on to help me navigate through this process. Paulette was so helpful to me. She made it her business to see that I understood the process and when I didn't understand something she was patient and understanding with me. Perhaps the biggest help was how Paulette was able to help me make my home more marketable. She made suggestions that I feel did indeed help my home to sell without me having to spend thousands of dollars. She seemed to know what was trivial and what was indeed a selling point. In the negotiation process, she was also helpful as we worked to arrive at the final sales price. She knew my needs as the seller and kept this in mind throughout the process. I will definitely tell others about my experience.
Coni Bishop/ Haywood County-Iron Duff Community
verifiedPaulette did everything possible, and then some extra effort, to make our sale happen. Always professional, attentive to details, timely and thorough, Paulette is easy to work with and a good friend to Marilyn & I. JIM FUNK
JIM & MARILYN FUNK, Montford, Asheville
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