Shena Mintz
About Me
As a native of Western North Carolina, I take pride in my hometown and the wonderful qualities that it offers. I spent my formative years in the Hendersonville area before my family moved to Saluda while I was in high school. I attended East Henderson High School, where I was named “Most Talkative” of my senior class. I received a bachelor’s degree from Western Carolina University, concentrating in entrepreneurship. I have been lucky to have been a part of Henderson County most of my life and I am glad not only that I got to grow up in this great town, but that our daughters will get the opportunity to do the same!
My husband Sean, works as a general contractor at Don Mintz Builders in Saluda, where they build craftsman-style homes. Along with our two little girls, Callie and Avery, we are very involved in both the Saluda and Hendersonville communities. For the past five years, we have organized the Ella Grace Race to end PKD (Polycystic Kidney Disease) in memory of our first baby, Ella Grace, who passed away after 18 hours with a rare kidney disease, Infantile Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease. We are also supporters of the PKD Foundation and have raised more than $50,000 in our daughter’s memory. I am a huge advocate of the Alzheimer’s Association, as well.
When I am not working, you can find me at the lake on my paddleboard or behind my Canon camera. I love playing around with photography. Living in beautiful WNC and being a mother, there is always something that catches my eye. We are involved in our church and love to travel. If I could live any other place rather than WNC, I would love to live in the Caribbean. There is just something so peaceful about the warm sun and the crystal clear blue water.
Experience
Nothing makes my heart happier than helping people find that perfect home and make your dream a reality!
We all know that Western North Carolina is one of the most favorable places for people to come and retire. Before entering real estate full time, I served more than 15 years in health care as a sales director for a local assisted living community with a memory care unit. During that time, I helped local and out-of-state residents find communities that met their needs, many of whom had specific needs related to dementia and Alzheimer’s. My excellent customer service skills allowed me to work with the aging population and their families in relocating and downsizing. I now use that knowledge to help home buyers find the best neighborhood for them, or help sellers market their home to the best buyers.
As a homegrown RealtorⓇ, I realize that purchasing real estate is one of the biggest transactions that most people will ever go through in their lives. One thing that I have learned in life is that it’s not what you know, it’s who you know! I would love to know you and help make your dream a reality!
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Testimonials
Shena Mintz was a joy to work with and I enjoyed spending time with her during this entire selling process.
Melanie Talbot, Saluda,NC
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Shena was excellent throughout our whole buying process. Her local knowledge and understanding of what we wanted helped immensely in finding the right cabin for our family. She also went above and beyond in helping us with coordinating the various inspections, etc and made sure to be present for those when we were not able to be there. She was a huge help during and after the purchase and we can’t recommend her enough to anyone interested in property in the area!
Jim Floyd, Saluda NC
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Shena Mintz is both professional and personable and was a great agent to work with. She has tremendous knowledge of the local area and was very accessible to handle any questions we had throughout the process. Overall, a great experience!
Jonathan and Cara Stansell
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Shena Mintz made this whole process so much easier for us. She was recommended from a friend of a friend and I'm so happy we used her to help us purchase our new home. Shena was always available when I had a random question to ask her and she was very prompt when it came to sending over documents and communicating via the sellers. In addition her knowledge of the area helped us quickly realize that we made the right choice in moving here. 10/10 would use her again on our next home purchase!
Paul King Saluda, NC
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Shena was incredibly helpful through every step of the process. I could not have asked for more from an agent.
James Givens
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We cannot say enough wonderful things about Shena Mintz. She kept in close contact with us throughout the home buying process. She was always available to answer questions. When we decided to put an offer on our home, we were getting ready to travel out of the country in just a few days. We really did not know if everything would get done before we left. We should have never doubted Shena. We had a contract signed before we got on the plane, which made our vacation even that much more enjoyable. Shena is very knowledgeable of the area from restaurant recommendations to where to seek medical care. She truly is "Ms. Saluda!"
Lauren and John Matthews
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Shena Mintz made the process of buying our land extremely easy. She was very knowledgeable about the area. Shena was also very friendly and approachable throughout the whole process. I would definitely recommend her to friends and family!
Keri Garrison Saluda, NC
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Shena Mintz is absolutely the broker I will hire for my next purchase and sales. Could not have asked for more knowledge, she knew exactly what home means to me because of her I am home! We went through so much from the beginning steps to the home going into probate for 8 months, and even after closing! She was there every step of the way and beyond. She is perfection, hard working, a go getter, more than dependable. Shena did more than a job, she put her whole self into all. Shena, I cannot thank you enough! Because of Shena, I am home!
Jessica Jameson, Hendersonville, NC
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Shena was awesome. I was / am an out of state seller. She responded to any communication in minutes or hours, not days. She helped me understand the process and made it relatively painless. She was patient with my many questions too!! I would highly recommend her.
Mark C, Brandon Florida
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Shena is absolutely incredible, hard-working, and dedicated. She went above and beyond. Always available, sincere, knowledgeable, and made the whole process seamless! We look forward to working with her on future purchases and sales! Shena makes home a reality. Absolutely delightful and we highly recommend!
DFM Properties, LLC, Saluda, NC
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Shena Mintz was great. She waited over two hours to show us the property because we got stuck in traffic. She accommodated everyone of our requests. Could not ask for a better Realtor.
Barbara Zapotocky
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Shena was great! She helped us in every way and went beyond the expectations we had. She made our journey as first time homebuyer as smooth as it could be. She helped us be optimistic and patient throughout the journey. We're incredibly grateful we had her as our realtor!
Maria Huizar, Saluda
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Shena was a great communicator throughout the entire process. We have been extremely satisfied with all aspects of this process. Shena is very professional, and has been a pleasure to work with through something that can be very stressful. A true professional, and a very pleasant personality! I have already recommended and referred Shena to a co-worker, and will definitely recommend her to others in the future.
Michael Johnson, Hendersonville NC
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Shena Mintz was the first person my husband and I met when we made a visit to the area for employment relocation. Shena welcomed us to the area with open arms . We were impressed that she approached us outside of the Hendersonville Office in such a warm friendly manner - eager to help in any way possible. Every effort was made to ensure we had a pleasant experience. She kept us informed throughout our home buying process with emails, texts and calls. (We lived out of state at the time of purchase ). Shena went above and beyond to send us videos and pictures of our new home. Shena coordinated all of the inspections that were needed and followed up on the outcome to ensure we didn’t have any surprises later. We already had an insurance agent outside of the area that we were working with and he reported to us that she was a “dream to work with and extremely kind “ to him . Her attention to detail and ability to anticipate our personal needs/goals was exactly what we were looking for. She is TOP KNOTCH!
Billy & April Johns Hendersonville, NC
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We thank Shena for her professionalism, kindness and attention to detail as well as her communication skills and punctuality regarding finding our new home. Shena’s intimate knowledge of the Hendersonville area answered many of our questions and so much more. Shena will be an extreme asset to anyone who is looking to purchase real estate, and we will highly recommend her to anyone that is interested in the Hendersonville area real estate market. She’s been delightful to get to know.
Jan & Brian Gorman
verified
Sheena treated me and my wife as persons and not just clients. We did not know Shena before she became our agent but she is now a good friend. If we ask a question that she did not know the answer to she found out that answer and got back with us immediately. She is truly a caring professional.
Rob Herbst Saluda North Carolina
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Service Areas & Specialties
Education
- Western Carolina University
Interests
- Photography
- Parenting
- Personal Wellness
- Spiritual/Religious
- Music
- Hiking and Camping
- Travel
Testimonials
Shena Mintz was a joy to work with and I enjoyed spending time with her during this entire selling process.
Melanie Talbot, Saluda,NC
verifiedShena was excellent throughout our whole buying process. Her local knowledge and understanding of what we wanted helped immensely in finding the right cabin for our family. She also went above and beyond in helping us with coordinating the various inspections, etc and made sure to be present for those when we were not able to be there. She was a huge help during and after the purchase and we can’t recommend her enough to anyone interested in property in the area!
Jim Floyd, Saluda NC
verifiedShena Mintz is both professional and personable and was a great agent to work with. She has tremendous knowledge of the local area and was very accessible to handle any questions we had throughout the process. Overall, a great experience!
Jonathan and Cara Stansell
verifiedShena Mintz made this whole process so much easier for us. She was recommended from a friend of a friend and I'm so happy we used her to help us purchase our new home. Shena was always available when I had a random question to ask her and she was very prompt when it came to sending over documents and communicating via the sellers. In addition her knowledge of the area helped us quickly realize that we made the right choice in moving here. 10/10 would use her again on our next home purchase!
Paul King Saluda, NC
verifiedShena was incredibly helpful through every step of the process. I could not have asked for more from an agent.
James Givens
verifiedWe cannot say enough wonderful things about Shena Mintz. She kept in close contact with us throughout the home buying process. She was always available to answer questions. When we decided to put an offer on our home, we were getting ready to travel out of the country in just a few days. We really did not know if everything would get done before we left. We should have never doubted Shena. We had a contract signed before we got on the plane, which made our vacation even that much more enjoyable. Shena is very knowledgeable of the area from restaurant recommendations to where to seek medical care. She truly is "Ms. Saluda!"
Lauren and John Matthews
verifiedShena Mintz made the process of buying our land extremely easy. She was very knowledgeable about the area. Shena was also very friendly and approachable throughout the whole process. I would definitely recommend her to friends and family!
Keri Garrison Saluda, NC
verifiedShena Mintz is absolutely the broker I will hire for my next purchase and sales. Could not have asked for more knowledge, she knew exactly what home means to me because of her I am home! We went through so much from the beginning steps to the home going into probate for 8 months, and even after closing! She was there every step of the way and beyond. She is perfection, hard working, a go getter, more than dependable. Shena did more than a job, she put her whole self into all. Shena, I cannot thank you enough! Because of Shena, I am home!
Jessica Jameson, Hendersonville, NC
verifiedShena was awesome. I was / am an out of state seller. She responded to any communication in minutes or hours, not days. She helped me understand the process and made it relatively painless. She was patient with my many questions too!! I would highly recommend her.
Mark C, Brandon Florida
verifiedShena is absolutely incredible, hard-working, and dedicated. She went above and beyond. Always available, sincere, knowledgeable, and made the whole process seamless! We look forward to working with her on future purchases and sales! Shena makes home a reality. Absolutely delightful and we highly recommend!
DFM Properties, LLC, Saluda, NC
verifiedShena Mintz was great. She waited over two hours to show us the property because we got stuck in traffic. She accommodated everyone of our requests. Could not ask for a better Realtor.
Barbara Zapotocky
verifiedShena was great! She helped us in every way and went beyond the expectations we had. She made our journey as first time homebuyer as smooth as it could be. She helped us be optimistic and patient throughout the journey. We're incredibly grateful we had her as our realtor!
Maria Huizar, Saluda
verifiedShena was a great communicator throughout the entire process. We have been extremely satisfied with all aspects of this process. Shena is very professional, and has been a pleasure to work with through something that can be very stressful. A true professional, and a very pleasant personality! I have already recommended and referred Shena to a co-worker, and will definitely recommend her to others in the future.
Michael Johnson, Hendersonville NC
verifiedShena Mintz was the first person my husband and I met when we made a visit to the area for employment relocation. Shena welcomed us to the area with open arms . We were impressed that she approached us outside of the Hendersonville Office in such a warm friendly manner - eager to help in any way possible. Every effort was made to ensure we had a pleasant experience. She kept us informed throughout our home buying process with emails, texts and calls. (We lived out of state at the time of purchase ). Shena went above and beyond to send us videos and pictures of our new home. Shena coordinated all of the inspections that were needed and followed up on the outcome to ensure we didn’t have any surprises later. We already had an insurance agent outside of the area that we were working with and he reported to us that she was a “dream to work with and extremely kind “ to him . Her attention to detail and ability to anticipate our personal needs/goals was exactly what we were looking for. She is TOP KNOTCH!
Billy & April Johns Hendersonville, NC
verifiedWe thank Shena for her professionalism, kindness and attention to detail as well as her communication skills and punctuality regarding finding our new home. Shena’s intimate knowledge of the Hendersonville area answered many of our questions and so much more. Shena will be an extreme asset to anyone who is looking to purchase real estate, and we will highly recommend her to anyone that is interested in the Hendersonville area real estate market. She’s been delightful to get to know.
Jan & Brian Gorman
verifiedSheena treated me and my wife as persons and not just clients. We did not know Shena before she became our agent but she is now a good friend. If we ask a question that she did not know the answer to she found out that answer and got back with us immediately. She is truly a caring professional.
Rob Herbst Saluda North Carolina
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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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- PKD FOUNDATION/Ella Grace Race
- The Alzheimer's Association
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