Top Rated REALTORS for 55 places in western NC

Western North Carolina Mountain REALTORS

We serve buyers and sellers in five North Carolina counties: Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, Transylvania, and Madison.

Gibson Realty LLC NC, located in the Asheville, NC area, Gibson Realty LLC NC serves all buyers and sellers. We have, however, considerable experience serving those aged 55+.

Phillip Gibson is certified by the National Association of REALTORS as a Senior Real Estate Specialist. With a master’s degree, Phillip has over 30 years experience as an advocate in public health, land use planning, and real estate related issues. Julia Gibson, has a master’s degree in gerontology and over 30 years experience serving persons aged 55+. For more about Julia and Phillip, click here.

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What qualities make us different?

We have the knowledge, experience and compassion in dealing with housing issues facing persons 55+.
We work first and foremost with the best interests of the client in mind.
We know the housing alternatives for clients 55+, including ones that may allow an aging parent to remain in the home instead of selling it.
We take a no-pressure approach to the transaction and have a strong service orientation.
We will take the time needed to make a client feel comfortable with the complex selling process.
We understand the emotional demands a sale can make and work to minimize them.
We tailor the marketing of a home to the needs of our clients.
We can interact easily with all generations, including those 55+, adult children and caretakers.
We are knowledgeable about local 55+ housing options and support services for those 55+.
We have a wide network of other 55+-focused professionals who can assist in tax counseling, financial and estate planning, and other aspects of the sale and move.

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Phillip did an awesome job of showing us various active adult communities in the greater Asheville area. He went well over and above in the time he spent with us. Phillip knows the Asheville area very well and his high level of customer service made our time spent with him well worthwhile.

Steve & Barb Ackerman, 8/10/2017 on 55places.com
Phillip is very knowledgable and reliable. He was very pleasant to work with and patiently showed me around while answering all my questions. He is always available to take my calls or answer my emails in a timely manner.

Donna, 7/16/2017 on 55places.com
I find Phillip is well respected, trustworthy, effective, efficient and very knowledgeable with real estate and the areas. He possesses patience, gentleness, kindness and a calm manner. I wish there are more real estate agents/brokers like Phillip. Naturally, I highly recommend him to everyone. Thank you Phillip for being your wonderful self.

Ginnie Pham, 6/23/2017 on 55places.com
Phillip is the consummate realtor and area host. He knows the North Carolina Asheville area well and gave us the ultimate guided tour through about 5 communities — all in a Sunday afternoon. He was fully prepared, with detailed descriptions of the areas and the homes we viewed. He followed up with additional recommendations based on our comments. My husband and I highly recommend Phillip; he will find you the perfect home.

Karen & David Jarmon, 5/6/2017 on 55places.com
Excellent Realtor. A good listener and dedicated professional...Phillip should be able to help you find just what you're looking for. Am enjoying working with him.

Nancy, 11/18/2016 on 55places.com
Phillip has been a joy for us to work with.......though he might not say the same about us as we have likely been the most difficult clients he has ever worked with! Phillip has worked tirelessly to try to find us a home and community that fits our needs. So far he and we have not been successful but we know that, with his continued interest and with our relocating to the Hendersonville area (temporarily in an apartment), he will find us the perfect place. We would most definitely recommend Phillip to anyone looking anywhere in the area for a home.....he will find it for them and will be a pleasure to work with in the process.

Cliff & Diana, 9/15/2016 on 55places.com

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Western North Carolina is a retirement destination. As a result, there many opportunities to find a town, community, and home to meet your needs. Gibson Realty LLC NC specializes in assisting sellers and buyers of homes in active adult and 55+ communities. Gibson Realty LLC NC has a deep understanding of the home layouts and amenities mature adults are seeking. Following are a few of the common search requests. Please email/call us for a specific need or use the Property Search tool at the top of this page for a more advanced search.

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Phillip Gibson began his western North Carolina career in Sylva, NC where he was employed by Western North Carolina Tomorrow. WNCT was housed at Western Carolina University located in Cullowhee, NC. During those years Phillip was asked to serve as vice-chair of the Jackson County Planning Board, president of the Tuckaseegee Chapter of Trout Unlimited, the NC Sedimentation Control Commission, the NC Phase II Stormwater Stakeholders Committee, and numerous other volunteer positions. Phillip later moved to Asheville where he was employed as the French Broad Riverkeeper. The Riverkeeper position is a part of an international network of other advocates working to protect water quality and biodiversity. Phillip later went on to work at Warren Wilson College as the Director of Research and Community Outreach for the Environmental Leadership Center. It was in this position that Phillip managed a crew of WWC students who developed a nationally recognized weatherization project called INSULATE! and a weekly radio program called The Swannanoa Journal.

Julia is a native of Asheville, NC. A graduate of Asheville High School, Julia went on to obtain her undergraduate degree in social work from the University of North Carolina Asheville. Later she earned her Master’s degree from the University of North Carolina – Charlotte in social work with an emphasis in working with seniors. Julia has served seniors in many capacities and communities since receiving her degree from UNCA. Along the way Julia obtained her administrators license and serving as an administrator for over a decade. Before leaving this role, Julia was the founding administrator for the NC State Veteran’s retirement community in Black Mountain, NC. Julia made a change in her career in order to serve as an advocate, an ombudsman, for those living in long-term care.

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