Paul Bakke Real Estate Professional Agent in Hendersonville, 512 North Main Street Hendersonville NC 28792

team member since 2018

About Me

I grew up in the mountains of Colorado, and am very fortunate to live in the mountains of Western North Carolina. I have a passion for the outdoors, and I enjoy all of the great people in Hendersonville and the surrounding areas.

I have been married to my wife, Laurie, for 32 years. We have two wonderful twin children, Chris and Megan. Laurie is a native of Hendersonville, and we love to take advantage of her local knowledge of all the great things to do and see in Western North Carolina.

Experience

My combination of experience as an independent businessman and thorough knowledge of Western North Carolina enables me to get you the real estate results you need.

Before committing to professional real estate full time, I was an independent business owner for more than 30 years. I have also been a broker in the Chicago Commodity Pits, so I’m well versed in dealing with a wide variety of situations, as well as the ins and outs of negotiating. Whether you’re buying on a budget or want the best return on your home sale, I can help you get the terms you desire.

After moving to Hendersonville, my wife, Laurie, opened Cafe Laurie. We ran it together for five years. We enjoyed working with and meeting people every day. My most recent business was owning and operating a crane service. That work took me to every corner of Henderson County and gave me an intimate knowledge of many neighborhoods most people never see. If your home’s location is half the draw, I can help you market it to the right buyer. Or, if you’re looking for the perfect neighborhood fit, I can help you find the right spot for you.

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Testimonials

Paul Bakke worked extremely hard for us and gave us confidence that Beverly Hanks was the right company to choose to sell our home. Paul is the best broker I have ever worked with.

Ron Davis Hendersonville.

Paul Bakke was very attentive to inspections of the property and kept me informed of changes in the surrounding community. This was helpful since i was an out of state seller. Negotiations and closing was a breeze with Paul’s help! Thanks!

Bob Barber

Paul Bakke is detail oriented and followed up on things quickly. He communicated very well and was on top of each item. Paul is friendly, helpful, and took care of some “to do’s” himself as we neared closing. If you want a realtor who communicates and handles items as they come up professionally, I would highly recommend Paul Bakke.

Bill Stricker - Hendersonville

I’ve had the opportunity to be involved with multiple real estate transactions with Paul. The most current transaction, as usual, went as smoothly as a client could expect. I would highly recommend Paul for your real estate needs whether it be buying or selling. Thanks again Paul for your professional service!

Tom Jacobson- Flat Rock, NC

Paul was outstanding. He understood what we were looking for in a home. He was always available and willing to answer any question asked about the area, real estate market and homes we looked at. We had Paul as our realtor over two years (we are based in Naples Florida). For that period of time we contacted Paul numerous times by phone, text, email and dropped in the office when we were in the area. He was always willing to make himself available to assist our needs. When we selected our home he inspected the home in our absence and reported back to us his observations. We trusted him enough to drop everything and drive 12 hours from Naples to walk through the home. During the negotiations he coordinated with local contractors to determine home improvement costs and based on our request negotiated a perfect price. Through this experience my wife and I consider him a friend and we would not hesitate to recommend him In the future. He went above and beyond and by far exceeded our expectations. Ray and Pat Smith

Ray Smith, Naples Florida and Flat Rock NC

Paul Bakke is very knowledgeable and efficient in the real estate market. The sale from contract to closing could not have been any easier. I highly recommend Paul for your real estate needs.

Tom Jacobson Hendersonville

When we called the Hendersonville office Paul took our call. We conveyed to him our need to have a realtor who knew the area well as we were "lost" in a maze of real estate price points and locations having just moved here from Florida. He was eager to help us any way he could and set up an appointment to meet with him. Our experience was amazing! He was not only very informative but went the distance to meet all of our needs in the purchasing process! Paul arranged to have all the necessary requirements completed for closing that our lending institution required. He has a very positive approach to his job and has become more than just a realtor, but our friend! We would recommend him always to anyone interested in finding property in the area! His personality is outstanding in that he exudes friendliness and cheerfulness as well as professionalism. We have purchased and sold several properties by different realtors but this one was by far the best ever! Stellar! A great asset to the Beverly Hanks team! We couldn't have been more satisfied!

Deb an Lou Windhausen, Hendersonville, NC

It was a pleasure working with Paul and all of his experience! He's a local and knows the area very well! I will definitely use him again!

Dean Hunter Hendersonville

We found the property online and contacted your office to view the property. Paul Bakke was the agent who responded to our request. We have been very satisfied with his services and would recommend him. He was very professional and thorough, as well as personable and easy to work with. It was a lower-priced property so Paul's commission was not large, but we felt that he definitely gave us the time and attention that he would have given to a property on which he would have earned ten times the commission.

Arlen & Cheryl, Hendersonville NC

Paul is always aggressive, informative and ready to get the sale closed.

T.H.J , Hendersonville,NC

It was a fantastic experience, Paul Bakke, is very knowledgeable of his trade and the whole experience was very positiv, hi really meet our needs, we are very thankful for his help, Lidia and Victor

Lidia Marra Asheville

Service Areas & Specialties

Education

University of Colorado at Boulder

Interests

Dog/Cat
Cooking/Dining
Fitness
Parenting
Personal Wellness
Cycling
Gardening
Hiking and Camping
Hunting and Fishing
Sports Enthusiast

Testimonials

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Paul Bakke worked extremely hard for us and gave us confidence that Beverly Hanks was the right company to choose to sell our home. Paul is the best broker I have ever worked with.

Ron Davis Hendersonville.

Paul Bakke was very attentive to inspections of the property and kept me informed of changes in the surrounding community. This was helpful since i was an out of state seller. Negotiations and closing was a breeze with Paul’s help! Thanks!

Bob Barber

Paul Bakke is detail oriented and followed up on things quickly. He communicated very well and was on top of each item. Paul is friendly, helpful, and took care of some “to do’s” himself as we neared closing. If you want a realtor who communicates and handles items as they come up professionally, I would highly recommend Paul Bakke.

Bill Stricker - Hendersonville

I’ve had the opportunity to be involved with multiple real estate transactions with Paul. The most current transaction, as usual, went as smoothly as a client could expect. I would highly recommend Paul for your real estate needs whether it be buying or selling. Thanks again Paul for your professional service!

Tom Jacobson- Flat Rock, NC

Paul was outstanding. He understood what we were looking for in a home. He was always available and willing to answer any question asked about the area, real estate market and homes we looked at. We had Paul as our realtor over two years (we are based in Naples Florida). For that period of time we contacted Paul numerous times by phone, text, email and dropped in the office when we were in the area. He was always willing to make himself available to assist our needs. When we selected our home he inspected the home in our absence and reported back to us his observations. We trusted him enough to drop everything and drive 12 hours from Naples to walk through the home. During the negotiations he coordinated with local contractors to determine home improvement costs and based on our request negotiated a perfect price. Through this experience my wife and I consider him a friend and we would not hesitate to recommend him In the future. He went above and beyond and by far exceeded our expectations. Ray and Pat Smith

Ray Smith, Naples Florida and Flat Rock NC

Paul Bakke is very knowledgeable and efficient in the real estate market. The sale from contract to closing could not have been any easier. I highly recommend Paul for your real estate needs.

Tom Jacobson Hendersonville

When we called the Hendersonville office Paul took our call. We conveyed to him our need to have a realtor who knew the area well as we were "lost" in a maze of real estate price points and locations having just moved here from Florida. He was eager to help us any way he could and set up an appointment to meet with him. Our experience was amazing! He was not only very informative but went the distance to meet all of our needs in the purchasing process! Paul arranged to have all the necessary requirements completed for closing that our lending institution required. He has a very positive approach to his job and has become more than just a realtor, but our friend! We would recommend him always to anyone interested in finding property in the area! His personality is outstanding in that he exudes friendliness and cheerfulness as well as professionalism. We have purchased and sold several properties by different realtors but this one was by far the best ever! Stellar! A great asset to the Beverly Hanks team! We couldn't have been more satisfied!

Deb an Lou Windhausen, Hendersonville, NC

It was a pleasure working with Paul and all of his experience! He's a local and knows the area very well! I will definitely use him again!

Dean Hunter Hendersonville

We found the property online and contacted your office to view the property. Paul Bakke was the agent who responded to our request. We have been very satisfied with his services and would recommend him. He was very professional and thorough, as well as personable and easy to work with. It was a lower-priced property so Paul's commission was not large, but we felt that he definitely gave us the time and attention that he would have given to a property on which he would have earned ten times the commission.

Arlen & Cheryl, Hendersonville NC

Paul is always aggressive, informative and ready to get the sale closed.

T.H.J , Hendersonville,NC

It was a fantastic experience, Paul Bakke, is very knowledgeable of his trade and the whole experience was very positiv, hi really meet our needs, we are very thankful for his help, Lidia and Victor

Lidia Marra Asheville

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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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Boys and Girls Club of Henderson County
St. Gerard House