Shannon Watkins
About Me
Shannon Watkins has been a REALTOR for over 11 years. She is a native of Western North Carolina who grew up in the sleepy town of Marshall but she spent most of her free time growing up in Downtown Asheville. Shannon pulled herself up by her bootstraps and graduated from the University of North Carolina at Asheville with a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science. Shannon also took many classes in Philosophy and History, but Poli Sci was the most challenging. Shannon bought her first property at age 24 and continues to invest in real estate because she believes it is the most stable investment a person can make, and it often has the highest return on investment To say Shannon is an expert in all things Asheville and WNC would be an understatement. Shannon follows many local chefs and entrepreneurs on social media, follows blogs and local news, and she keeps up with everything noteworthy happening in Downtown Asheville. Shannon enjoys giving tours of Downtown Asheville to her clients and loves to show them why she is so proud of her home.
Shannon and her husband, Tom, enjoy traveling in the United States as well as internationally. Some of her past destinations include The Grand Canyon, Colorado, Arizona, New York City, India, Spain, the Bahamas, and Chile. Shannon's husband proposed to her at the Taj Mahal in India and that experience in India changed her life. In 2012, she and her husband hiked El Camino de Santiago, a pilgrimage trail that runs through the North of Spain. Shannon traveled to Torres del Paine National Park in the Patagonia region and Valparaiso, Chile. Chile is a stunning country that reminded Shannon of home in the mountains. The conservation of land and beauty of nature are two of Shannon's greatest passions. Shannon believes that travel is the best education one can receive, but there is no place in the world quite like home in Asheville, North Carolina. Shannon has found a clear tangible icon of home in the mountains that welcome you when driving back home to WNC,
Shannon enjoys the challenges and learning experience that working in real estate constantly provides. She is a tireless worker when given a task. Shannon is very organized and has a great appreciation for technology and she is not intimidated by it one bit. One of Shannon's greatest past accomplishments is that she was able to create the first entirely paperless file system at a large law firm where she worked in construction litigation. She taught classes at the firm on technology and eventually helped other teams within the firm "go paperless" as well. Fluently using many real estate tools such as the Geographic Information System (GIS), Online Deeds, the MLS System and many other tools allows Shannon to answer your questions and provide you with the most timely information. Shannon strives to educate her clients and help them appreciate the Western North Carolina area as much as she does.
Experience
Shannon has been a real estate broker for over 11 years. She has learned the most important skills to be a strong advocate for her buyers and sellers. Before she became a real estate broker, Shannon worked as a legal assistant learning the tools of multitasking, demands under pressure, working with a variety of personalities, and passion for justice. Shannon loves advocating for clients and getting the best price on properties for them. Shannon enjoys everything that Asheville has to offer from kayaking the French Broad River to volunteering at pet adoption events. Shannon's love for this community shines through when you work with her, as does her knowledge of local architecture and history. Shannon most enjoys the freedom that her real estate career offers from hiking beautiful mountain lots and farmland to enjoying the fireplaces and decks of homes she visits.
Testimonial from Shannon Watkins Realtor/Real Estate Broker Facebook:
"Shannon was dedicated to finding us the right home. We looked at quite a few houses to land on the one that fit our budget and needs. Shannon consistently supported us, remained positive, and ‘fought’ for us once we entered contract. You will not regret using her as a realtor. Highly recommended."
~Mark M.
"Shannon helped me, to find my dream home in the mountains. I can't say enough about her. Her knowledge, professionalism, and going the extra mile, is unparalleled, in my experience.
Not to mention, she is a joy and pleasure to work with. Thank you SO much Shannon. I felt in good hands through the whole process. Can't thank you enough. I think there should be a few extra stars, but "excellent", surely describes, my experience."
~Diane S.
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Testimonials
Shannon Watkins is a very approachable and friendly person who knows her market. We employed her because we had an excellent experience selling a property with her help 4 years ago. I would recommend her to anyone.
John King, Black Mountain, NC
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Shannon was excellent ! She kept me informed and explained the process in detail . I would highly recommend her to a friend.
Deborah
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Shannon is fabulous. I already recommended her a neighbor and she helped her sell her house too. Shannon is amazing!!
Dawn Marie Klug
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I met Shannon in Leadership Asheville and felt comfortable with her professional and knowledgeable demeanor , that combined with Beverly Hanks having such a quality reputation made me choose to work with Shannon. Shannon was fabulous to work with, she was patient and also helped to explain this challenging market. She helped us find a home and I am so grateful to her.
Dawn Marie Klug
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She was a joy to work with and her knowledge about the area was outstanding. She paid attention to details. She’s a friend now!
Rick Tessari, Weaverville.
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Shannon is absolutely the best agent. We went through a slow but methodical search. Once the real estate market heated up so did our search. Shannon was on it right away: she called us to checki in, to see if there were any house we spotted on the Internet, daily sending us MLS generated listing for houses that suited our wants, etc. She literally worked day and night with us. After we found the house she kept us informed of what to expect and anticipate. She was there from the beginning and was sitting next to us at closing. What a wonderful person! She walked us through all the steps and kept is informed in detail what to expect and anticipate. Shannon is a good kind person - the sort of person who would do anything for you. Good agent but a great human being. Every encounter with the staff at the Downtown Asheville office was polite and very helpful. We never had to wait. We were really anxious about if we would be able to find house in this crazy market - we did and it’s just perfect for us. Shannon Watkins made this all possible. The mortgage dept. did a stellar job. We would not be in our new home if it went for their professional guidance and help.
Chris Collins, Hendersonville
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She did an excellent job on the photos and video promoting the house. She was very conscientious of Covid protocols and respecting our space while we were still living there.
Jim Julien, Drexel Hill PA
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Shannon Watkins is by far the best real estate professional we've ever dealt with. She ran the extra mile for us. Our purchase came during the outbreak of Covid 19. Much of our process had to be done remotely. Shannon was a whiz. Always there to help. Always with the information we needed. She crawled into the attic for us. Explored the crawl space. Did measurements. Took photos and videos. Offered clear and complete advice at every stage. She's efficient, cheerful, knowledgeable and smart. She was also a terrific ambassador for the Asheville area. We can't imagine not keeping Shannon Watkins as a friend. She's a gem. Convenient location. Shannon helped also in the selection of a remodel contractor and several subcontractors. Being new to the area, this was extremely helpful to us. Top notch
Steve and Dixie Berg, Minneapolis
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As out-of-towners she made us feel welcome and comfortable. I would recommend Shannon Watkins because of her detailed knowledge of the area which helped us decide which area we would prefer. She was always cheerful and friendly no matter how many houses we requested to see, which was a lot.
Rusty & Janet Woomer, from Houston, TX to Weaverville, NC
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Shannon was very efficient, she showed properties thar were within our budget, she did,research on all the properties and always had the answers to our questions. She was very helpful and recommended areas we would be most comfortable living. She understood my reluctance going from a large home to a small condo, but she assured me we would find one that would feel like a home not an apt. in a big complex. She was always,professional and understood our time constraints. She made herself available whenever we were free. Couldn't have had a better exparience from beginning to closing. She is a great, thoroughly professional agent! We are friends ofJan Davis, and we were working with her for sevreal months. She referred us to Shannon and assured us Shannon would do a good job for us, and, as usual, Jan was right. Couldn't have had a better experience! Our entire experience with Shannon was positive and ultimately rewarding in that we found a place we that met our needs within our budget!
Susan Ellis, Asheville, North Carolina
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Shannon Watkins was a joy to work with. Being 3 hours away, and trying to buy a house can be very difficult, but Shannon made us feel very comfortable. We trusted Shannon's judgement and knowledge of our wants so much, we actually put a bid on - and eventually purchased - a house we hadn't even seen in person.
Karen Brown, Albemarle NC
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Our sales experience was tedious and stressful because we purchased a short sale property. Shannon helped us through this difficult process and was always available to answer questions and provide guidance to us which was very important. The thing that stood out to us the most about Shannon was the way she ALWAYS fought for us and looked out for our best interest from beginning to end. She worked very hard to help us find what we were looking for and to make this deal happen. We are very grateful for everything she did for us and would highly recommend her to represent anyone buying or selling a house.
Nikki H - Fletcher, NC
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Shannon did a great job getting our house on the market and sold within the time frame that we were working with. She was great at seeing the potential and going beyond expectations to get the best results.
Myles Hutchinson, Candler NC
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Service Areas & Specialties
Education
- University of North Carolina at Asheville
Interests
- Performing Arts
- Visual Arts
- Painting/Drawing
- Sculpture
- Photography
- Collecting/Appreciation
- Theater/Film
- Cooking/Dining
- Dog/Cat Lover
- Personal Wellness
- Reading/Writing
- Book Clubs/Literature
- Pottery
- Music
- Environmental Activism
- Gardening
- Hiking and Camping
- Whitewater Sports
- Travel
Testimonials
Shannon Watkins is a very approachable and friendly person who knows her market. We employed her because we had an excellent experience selling a property with her help 4 years ago. I would recommend her to anyone.
John King, Black Mountain, NC
verifiedShannon was excellent ! She kept me informed and explained the process in detail . I would highly recommend her to a friend.
Deborah
verifiedShannon is fabulous. I already recommended her a neighbor and she helped her sell her house too. Shannon is amazing!!
Dawn Marie Klug
verifiedI met Shannon in Leadership Asheville and felt comfortable with her professional and knowledgeable demeanor , that combined with Beverly Hanks having such a quality reputation made me choose to work with Shannon. Shannon was fabulous to work with, she was patient and also helped to explain this challenging market. She helped us find a home and I am so grateful to her.
Dawn Marie Klug
verifiedShe was a joy to work with and her knowledge about the area was outstanding. She paid attention to details. She’s a friend now!
Rick Tessari, Weaverville.
verifiedShannon is absolutely the best agent. We went through a slow but methodical search. Once the real estate market heated up so did our search. Shannon was on it right away: she called us to checki in, to see if there were any house we spotted on the Internet, daily sending us MLS generated listing for houses that suited our wants, etc. She literally worked day and night with us. After we found the house she kept us informed of what to expect and anticipate. She was there from the beginning and was sitting next to us at closing. What a wonderful person! She walked us through all the steps and kept is informed in detail what to expect and anticipate. Shannon is a good kind person - the sort of person who would do anything for you. Good agent but a great human being. Every encounter with the staff at the Downtown Asheville office was polite and very helpful. We never had to wait. We were really anxious about if we would be able to find house in this crazy market - we did and it’s just perfect for us. Shannon Watkins made this all possible. The mortgage dept. did a stellar job. We would not be in our new home if it went for their professional guidance and help.
Chris Collins, Hendersonville
verifiedShe did an excellent job on the photos and video promoting the house. She was very conscientious of Covid protocols and respecting our space while we were still living there.
Jim Julien, Drexel Hill PA
verifiedShannon Watkins is by far the best real estate professional we've ever dealt with. She ran the extra mile for us. Our purchase came during the outbreak of Covid 19. Much of our process had to be done remotely. Shannon was a whiz. Always there to help. Always with the information we needed. She crawled into the attic for us. Explored the crawl space. Did measurements. Took photos and videos. Offered clear and complete advice at every stage. She's efficient, cheerful, knowledgeable and smart. She was also a terrific ambassador for the Asheville area. We can't imagine not keeping Shannon Watkins as a friend. She's a gem. Convenient location. Shannon helped also in the selection of a remodel contractor and several subcontractors. Being new to the area, this was extremely helpful to us. Top notch
Steve and Dixie Berg, Minneapolis
verifiedAs out-of-towners she made us feel welcome and comfortable. I would recommend Shannon Watkins because of her detailed knowledge of the area which helped us decide which area we would prefer. She was always cheerful and friendly no matter how many houses we requested to see, which was a lot.
Rusty & Janet Woomer, from Houston, TX to Weaverville, NC
verifiedShannon was very efficient, she showed properties thar were within our budget, she did,research on all the properties and always had the answers to our questions. She was very helpful and recommended areas we would be most comfortable living. She understood my reluctance going from a large home to a small condo, but she assured me we would find one that would feel like a home not an apt. in a big complex. She was always,professional and understood our time constraints. She made herself available whenever we were free. Couldn't have had a better exparience from beginning to closing. She is a great, thoroughly professional agent! We are friends ofJan Davis, and we were working with her for sevreal months. She referred us to Shannon and assured us Shannon would do a good job for us, and, as usual, Jan was right. Couldn't have had a better experience! Our entire experience with Shannon was positive and ultimately rewarding in that we found a place we that met our needs within our budget!
Susan Ellis, Asheville, North Carolina
verifiedShannon Watkins was a joy to work with. Being 3 hours away, and trying to buy a house can be very difficult, but Shannon made us feel very comfortable. We trusted Shannon's judgement and knowledge of our wants so much, we actually put a bid on - and eventually purchased - a house we hadn't even seen in person.
Karen Brown, Albemarle NC
verifiedOur sales experience was tedious and stressful because we purchased a short sale property. Shannon helped us through this difficult process and was always available to answer questions and provide guidance to us which was very important. The thing that stood out to us the most about Shannon was the way she ALWAYS fought for us and looked out for our best interest from beginning to end. She worked very hard to help us find what we were looking for and to make this deal happen. We are very grateful for everything she did for us and would highly recommend her to represent anyone buying or selling a house.
Nikki H - Fletcher, NC
verifiedShannon did a great job getting our house on the market and sold within the time frame that we were working with. She was great at seeing the potential and going beyond expectations to get the best results.
Myles Hutchinson, Candler NC
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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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