Welcome to Lori Dean Realty, your source for Real Estate in the High country Mountains & Foothills along the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains of Western North Carolina. We can locate the home of your dreams; be it in Banner Elk, Boone, Blowing Rock, Highlands, Cashiers, or any of the surrounding areas in between.   Our mission is to help make your life a bit easier! I have restructured my brokerage to assist sellers whose homes are about to go into foreclosure. Focusing on short sales has allowed me to acquire the experience and skills that are needed to properly negotiate with the lenders on behalf of my sellers and buyers.  Many sellers have 2nd mortgages that can make getting short sale approvals difficult. It takes additional efforts and strategies to get the deal done. An experienced broker can get bank approval very quickly, (usually within 24 hours for initial offer approval and within 2 weeks for full approval with closing date), This is very important to buyers to ensure they do not tire of the process and walk away from the deal.   Many sellers are unaware of their options when they can no longer meet the mortgage payments. They believe the only choice is allowing the bank to foreclose. In reality there are several options such as short sales, deed in lieu of foreclosure, etc. I will assist in working with the lender to put off foreclosure proceedings, and/or get the bank to defer payments or late charges. By teaming up with local HUD agents, we'll  make sure you know your rights and are being treated fairly. My goal is to get the job done for you, and remove the monkey from your back. To find you a buyer, bring the sale to close, and keep sellers from having a deficiency judgement brought against them.  Call me today; I would love to chat with you and share my knowledge. . For buyers; I know time is of the essence! I will diligently work to get your offer accepted by the lender in as short a time as possible. Through quality CMA's and BPO's, we'll make sure you have up to date info so you can present an offer based on knowledgeable facts. By providing the banks with the same, we can ensure they too have all of the necessary information they need to accept your offer.

Whether you are buying or selling a home, I can help you with the process and make it a positive venture.  The only way I know how to do business is to treat clients with the same loyalty and care as family and friends. I truly take your best interests to heart! Our team brings years of successful marketing to the table and know how to make your homes presentation stand out amongst the rest. If you are in need of lodging during your visit to the High Country, please contact me, as my husband and I own the Little Main Street Inn & Suites (littlemainstreet.com) and would be more than happy to assist you in arranging your stay. Always at Your Service, Lori  Dean Lori Dean Realty