Cynthia & Craig Carlson

Courtney McClellan-Brown

I wholeheartedly recommend Craig and Cynthia for the buying and selling of a home; they’ve helped me to do both. We’d already moved out of town prior to selling our home. The distance was no problem at all thanks to the Carlsons. They did much of the leg work in town, our long-distance communication was great, and everything was done in a timely manner! They made the whole process so easy for us

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Karoline Sciarretta

Thank you Team Carlson for a smooth closing. We appreciated your extensive real estate knowledge and also quick responsiveness! The team effort of husband and wife made for an enhanced experience!

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Chris Knox

I'm currently working on my third deal with Craig and Cynthia Carlson, all of which have been at a distance from Florida. They are, hands down, the best realtors I have ever worked with. They continue to exceed my expectations in being a much trusted set of eyes(and excellent videographers) for me in the greater Boone area. They completely rearranged their schedule to get in first to see a brand new mountaintop cabin listing that came on the market which we knew would be a very hot property. We placed an offer that day based solely on the Carlsons' feedback and that offer was accepted. My due diligence trip to the home a week later confirmed my trust and respect for Craig and Cynthia's expertise in working diligently in our best interests. I highly recommend the Carlson team and would never use anyone else

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Frank Vargas

We were in the market to purchase a home in Beech Mountain N.C. and fortunately I met Craig & Cynthia Carlson. Their knowledge of the market and advice helped me find the right house that met our needs. We would use them again and we highly recommend them and their service for all your real estate needs.

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Tony & Elizabeth Archer

Craig and Cynthia Carlson did an awesome job of helping us find and close on our perfect mountain home in Boone, NC. Initially we were nervous about managing the details of purchasing a home from a long distance (we live in Maryland), but they made the process easy. They were always very responsive to our questions and were great about making the best use of our limited time while in the area looking at homes. Craig and Cynthia communicated with us constantly throughout the process with everything from negotiations, representing us during inspections, and setting up closing. We highly recommend them to anyone looking for a great realtor experience

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Linda & Pat McGurn

Craig and Cynthia Carlson were great realtors to work with. They showed us homes on multiple occasions over multiple years to help us find a summer getaway in the Blue Ridge Mountains. They were patient with the changes we made in our search parameters and eventually found us a great log cabin near West Jefferson, NC. I would recommend using the Carlsons

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Cindy Shelton

Craig & Cynthia did an excellent job helping us sell our house. They suggested a listing price that got us a full-price offer within 24 hours on the market. They worked with our attorney to make sure all the paperwork was in order and brought our check to us after closing. We’ll definitely use them again when we have another property to sell in the High Country!

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Courtney

I wholeheartedly recommend Craig and Cynthia for the buying and selling of a home; they’ve helped me to do both. We’d already moved out of town prior to selling our home. The distance was no problem at all thanks to the Carlsons. They did much of the leg work in town, our long-distance communication was great, and everything was done in a timely manner! They made the whole process so easy for us.

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Chris Knox

I'm currently working on my third deal with Craig and Cynthia Carlson, all of which have been at a distance from Florida. They are, hands down, the best realtors I have ever worked with. They continue to exceed my expectations in being a much trusted set of eyes(and excellent videographers) for me in the greater Boone area. They completely rearranged their schedule to get in first to see a brand new mountaintop cabin listing that came on the market which we knew would be a very hot property. We placed an offer that day based solely on the Carlsons' feedback and that offer was accepted. My due diligence trip to the home a week later confirmed my trust and respect for Craig and Cynthia's expertise in working diligently in our best interests. I highly recommend the Carlson team and would never use anyone else.

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Michael Taylor

We are currently living in Texas. Craig and Cynthia were extremely helpful in helping us find a house. They listened to our needs and answered all of our questions. Could not be more pleased with their assistance in finding a house that we anticipate living in and enjoying for years to come.

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Thomas Frantz

Craig and Cynthia helped me purchase a property from hundreds of miles away. Their knowledge of each development and expertise in mountain living helped me to manage everything from my initial decision on the property to ensuring nothing was missed after close. When I wasn't in town, Craig even took me on a virtual tour that he narrated himself! Most effortless real estate transaction ever!

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Bryan & Sharon Montgomery

My wife and I were married in, and have been traveling to the Boone / Blowing Rock area for the better part of 20 years. We've been passively hunting for the perfect home or property - so we already came pre-loaded with a lot of knowledge and expectations regarding our demands. We have a good friend in the area who is among the most knowledgeable souls we know about real estate and building a home in the mountains--but he did not have the time to dedicate himself to a full-time search for us; it has been very difficult to put our trust in anyone else but him. We blindly chose Blowing Rock Investment Properties (now Allen Tate) because they were representing a home that went for sale in which we were interested (not necessarily because of any amount of research we put into choosing an agent). Honestly, I think we got pretty lucky. We were represented by Craig & Cynthia--"Team Carlson". They were quick to set up a phone call with us to establish a baseline search, and do some discovery surrounding what were our interests and requirements. Subsequently, they created a portal to which we could navigate to find homes that matched our interests. The homes they shared seemed never ending (and our requirements were pretty specific). While it turned out that we were the ones that discovered (via Zillow) the home that we ultimately purchased, we could not have completed all there was to do on time or under budget without their guidance (we ended up ticking both, ha!). They kept us close to our timelines, guided us on negotiation points and pitfalls, and were very, VERY on top of things. I cannot imagine a more responsive or organized home buying process than the one we experienced. I appreciated their responsiveness and attention to us - via all channels (calls, texts, e-mails) - especially off hours and on weekends, since we work during regular business hours. They availed themselves for visits on weekends, drove us to see several properties, and even posted videos on YouTube at the drop of a hat for us to view when we could not accompany them. Craig even showed me the ropes on the simplicity of winterizing the property (a task that I had already way over complicated). For their having 11 years experience in the area, I felt very comfortable with the knowledge they possessed (buying/selling in a mountainous region isn't as straightforward as one might think). Engaging and generally fun to talk to, by the time things were consummated we felt more like friends than clients. They were a class-act through until the transaction was completed, even added a personalized touch with a new set of keys and cute key chain (plus a basket of goodies) for our second home. Additionally, they provided a very organized binder of all of the forms that we had received electronically - divided by category, and also provided a list of service purveyors that they had already vetted - quite useful. There was something special about having a close-knit "TEAM" to help us navigate things, rather than a singular agent.

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Bryan Montgomery

My wife and I were married in, and have been traveling to the Boone / Blowing Rock area for the better part of 20 years. We've been passively hunting for the perfect home or property - so we already came pre-loaded with a lot of knowledge and expectations regarding our demands. We have a good friend in the area who is among the most knowledgeable souls we know about real estate and building a home in the mountains--but he did not have the time to dedicate himself to a full-time search for us; it has been very difficult to put our trust in anyone else but him. We blindly chose Blowing Rock Investment Properties (now Allen Tate) because they were representing a home that went for sale in which we were interested (not necessarily because of any amount of research we put into choosing an agent). Honestly, I think we got pretty lucky. We were represented by Craig & Cynthia--"Team Carlson". They were quick to set up a phone call with us to establish a baseline search, and do some discovery surrounding what were our interests and requirements. Subsequently, they created a portal to which we could navigate to find homes that matched our interests. The homes they shared seemed never ending (and our requirements were pretty specific). While it turned out that we were the ones that discovered (via Zillow) the home that we ultimately purchased, we could not have completed all there was to do on time or under budget without their guidance (we ended up ticking both, ha!). They kept us close to our timelines, guided us on negotiation points and pitfalls, and were very, VERY on top of things. I cannot imagine a more responsive or organized home buying process than the one we experienced. I appreciated their responsiveness and attention to us - via all channels (calls, texts, e-mails) - especially off hours and on weekends, since we work during regular business hours. They availed themselves for visits on weekends, drove us to see several properties, and even posted videos on YouTube at the drop of a hat for us to view when we could not accompany them. Craig even showed me the ropes on the simplicity of winterizing the property (a task that I had already way over complicated). For their having 11 years experience in the area, I felt very comfortable with the knowledge they possessed (buying/selling in a mountainous region isn't as straightforward as one might think). Engaging and generally fun to talk to, by the time things were consummated we felt more like friends than clients. They were a class-act through until the transaction was completed, even added a personalized touch with a new set of keys and cute key chain (plus a basket of goodies) for our second home. Additionally, they provided a very organized binder of all of the forms that we had received electronically - divided by category, and also provided a list of service purveyors that they had already vetted - quite useful. There was something special about having a close-knit "TEAM" to help us navigate things, rather than a singular agent.

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Susan Royall

Craig is the best!! He went above and beyond in his duties/responsibilities as our agent. Craig was available every step of the way throughout the process. You not only gain an experienced, efficient realtor when you choose Craig Carlson, you gain a friend!

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Troy Smith

We came to Craig with our criteria for a vacation home. He did some outstanding research narrowing the list down to about 8 properties that he scheduled us to see over a 2 day period. All of the properties we saw fit our needs. In fact, the only difficulty we had was choosing one to place an offer on. After the sale, Craig has been extremely helpful in answering questions about the house by coordinating communication with the seller.

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Jaime Parlade

Craig was very helpful from the beginning, as soon as we met, he submitted the contract to the seller and we were on our way to a quick and smooth negotiation process and subsequent closing of the transaction. We plan to use Craig to acquire other properties on the area. He continues to be a resource in helping identify properties that fall under our criteria.

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Don & Bobbie Smythe

Craig was great to work from searching for a home and getting to know the area all the way through closing. He knows the area and we would reccomend him to anyone.

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JP & Terri Province

If you are looking to purchase in this area I STRONGLY suggest you contact Craig Carlson! We just did a close on a vacation condo on Sugar Mountain (Ski Resort) and Craig was fantastic. He went above and beyond to answer our many, many questions.....showed several properties & set us up with all of the appropriate local services to make this transaction go flawless. We are all out of state and Craig didn't skip a beat in making sure we were taken care of. Craig is very knowledgeable of the area and continuously provided us with updated listings and HOA insights that made working with him very comforting!

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Greg & Barbara Waterstradt

Craig recently helped my wife and I fulfill our dream of owning a log cabin in the North Carolina mountains. With his help we identified, negotiated and closed in 63 days. From the start he really had a great understanding of what we were looking for. No wasted viewings. He was extremely flexible and always very quick to respond to any request. A great realtor and a better person. I would highly recommend him!

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Butch & Barbara Sholar

During the time Craig was helping my wife and I find a home, he exhibited the qualities of not only a realtor, but a true friend. His patience and understanding of our wish list were greatly appreciated by both of us. Without his help and guidance, our search would have been way more difficult. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone who is seeking out a completely honest, trustworthy, dependable, and knowledgeable realtor.

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Tonya Lee

Craig recently assisted us with a long distance purchase on a small piece of property. Though it wasn't a huge sale, Craig treated us like we were a top priority. Craig's diligence and professionalism made the entire process a joy, and we are very thankful that Craig was the realtor handling our purchase. I would highly recommend Craig's services, and I wouldn't hesitate to choose him to handle any property purchases or sales for us the future.

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Brian & Lynda Noga

My wife and I have been looking unsuccessfully for the perfect house in the mountains for years. Craig did an excellent job, first understanding what we were looking for and then providing us with homes to visit. He provided excellent and objective insight into the areas and homes with no pressure. He was very responsive and provided outstanding support through the inspections and closing processes, working with contractors and inspectors for us. We couldn't be happier with Craig. Thank you for your help.

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Brandon Keith

Craig Carlson was instrumental in getting us a great deal on the property that we purchased. He was very responsive to all of our questions, as well as helpful throughout the process, and I would gladly recommend him to my friends. If I was in the market again, he would be my first choice of agents to work with in the High Country.

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Angus & Kerry Lamond

Craig was amazing throughout our search and made the buying process painless and smooth! He went out of his way on several occasions during the process to make sure we were happy and found us our perfect home- highly recommend!!

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Angus Lamond

Craig was great - very patient and had a wealth of knowledge about the area and local real estate. He really took the time to understand what we were looking for and showed us some great places. He had us set up with email alerts so that we could see the type of places we were interested in as soon as they came on the market and he helped us find our dream home at a great price. I would highly recommend Craig to anybody looking to buy or sell a property in the area.

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Chris & Andrea Fiebe

Craig is a very knowledgeable person who is results-oriented and very in tune with the needs of his clients. His expertise in providing advice and his ability to clients' needs is exceptional. Pleasure to work with Craig and would definitely recommend to anyone!

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Mike & Jacqueline Naramore

Craig did such a great job for us. He spent a lot of time with us to find the right house and provided a lot of useful information about the area. As we were not from the area, we had to rely on Craig to handle many of the details with our purchase. Craig was quick to respond to our questions and made the entire process so easy. He worked in our interest and we are very happy with our new mountain home.

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Tom Marshall

Craig went above and beyond to help us find the right house. Even after we had moved in, he came by weeks later to help fix a window sash. I've never known a real estate agent who does as much as Craig does for his clients.

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Carol Corwin

It took almost 2 yrs to find our perfect family home as we looked while living out of town! With Craig's vast knowledge of the area, connections and unsurpassed patience, we found "the one". I would recommend Craig to anyone buying or selling! He guided us from the beginning through closing and EVERYTHING in between. He is prompt with communication, thrives on attention to details, honest & trustworthy. He has become a family friend and we look forward to a long lasting relationship. Thank you Craig for all you have given our family!!! We will see you soon! -Carol

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Angie Jones

Craig listened to our requests and found us exactly what we wanted. He returns calls and emails promptly. Craig has checked on us several times since the purchase of our property. He is a joy to work with.

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Bill & Jodie Little

The moment we asked him about properties we were getting DAILY updates on houses we might be interested in. He knew what we wanted and looked for the specifics but was not afraid to think outside the box. Because of this we found a house that we honestly don't believe we would have discovered with another realtor. All requests were responded to in a timely fashion. He continued to check on us even after we close on the house. He showed us the utmost care and professionalism.

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Jim Szoke

Craig was great. We live in a different area than the home we purchased, so Craig's knowledge of the local market was invaluable. He was also prompt in his responses to questions we had and I would recommend him to anybody looking to buy or sell real estate in the area.

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Eleni Gomez

This was the best experience I have had with a realtor. Craig met with my husband and I to find us our perfect home. He truly listened to what we were looking for. Great guy. Great integrity great knowledge of the area and I would recommend him highly.

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Glenn Goranson

Craig was great. He worked with us whenever we came to town and then handled everything for us when we were home ( we live in Florida). He quickly got a feel for what we were looking for, sent us relevant links and was very responsive to our requests. I would not work with any one else.

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Rick Higgins

Craig was personable, knowledgeable, and attentive to detail. He provided more service than I asked for or expected in the buying process. I would recommend Craig to anyone looking for a home in the area.

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Emily Thomas

Craig and Cynthia did a great job in locating and showing me homes that were just what I was looking for. Once we found the right house he helped to make the offering and buying experience go very smoothly, even with the difficult and short time frame we had to work with. I would highly recommend the Carlson team!

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Kevin Tierney

Being first time home “Cabin Buyers”, we were a little intimidated at first looking around the high country, especially being from Florida. Luckily we found Craig Carlson who made the process so much easier than we had been anticipating. Any questions we had were answered quickly and efficiently, and most importantly honestly. My wife and I are both are very happy with our first mountain home and couldn't have been more pleased with the service and personal insight he shared on the area. We thank Craig for the time and effort he spent with us, (oh yeah, and our dog!) making our first experience house hunting in Boone as easy as it was. I would definitely recommend Team Carlson of Allen Tate Realtors to anyone, and would not hesitate to use them again for ourselves.

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Shelley Fritsch

The absolute BEST buying experience I have ever had!!! From the first phone call to the lovely gift basket and organized information binder at close these 2 were amazing. I never went more than 5 mins without a response. Seriously. They were available even when on vacation. Wonderful people and a fabulous team!! A++++++

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Brice & Martie Beyke

Craig and Cynthia were the greatest! Without their knowledge and strategic positioning, we would not have been able to purchase our dream vacation home. They are extremely responsive, knowledgeable and strategic thinkers. If you want the best, have them on your team!

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Brian Noga

This is our second purchase with Craig and our first experience with Cynthia, who had been a wonderful addition to the team. Craig has taken the time to get to know us and work with us to understand our needs and desires. This how has been a 12+ month process that ultimately led to a purchase when Craig sent us a listing unsolicited that was exactly what we were looking for. He has been incredibly responsive, engaged in the process, supportive through the inspections and maintenance processes and closing. He is very good communicator and a straight shooter. I have never felt like he was trying to sell me a house, but that he was trying to fit our family with a perfect home. No pressure, only support. Thank you Craig and Cynthia. We love our home!

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Carey Fissel

Craig was absolutely wonderful! He was extremely knowledgeable about the market, thoughtful with all of our requests, and overall took excellent care of us throughout the entire process. He found us the perfect home and gave great advice to ensure our offer was accepted. He continues to take great care even after the sale, providing local recommendations for professional services as needed. I would recommend Craig to everyone!

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Terri Province

Craig went over and above at every turn, from showing us properties for 8 hours on a Sat to helping me haul in my couch. I could not have asked for a more caring realtor. Thanks Craig, for everything.

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Bill McAweeney

Craig was personable and professional. He took the time to get to know what I was looking for, and was patient with me as I was trying to chose the right type of home and setting--a mountain home with great views or a piece of property with acreage.. He also always ensured I was looking at properties that met my requirements for high speed internet. Once I had landed on a property and a negotiating strategy, he successfully executed the negotiations. Closing process went without a hitch, and Craig kept the process on track. I highly recommend Craig.

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TB Boone

Cynthia and Craig have been professional and responsive in assisting with our 2 year search of a suitable investment property in Boone. Always prompt and accommodating! You will not be disappointed in your experience with these two!

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Durrant Clark Properties, LLC

Craig and Cynthia are top shelf! We were under a time crunch and they were extremely flexible. They don't miss a beat or a detail. Throughly impressed ... the entire process was seamless. Don't miss out on this experience, go with Team Carlson!

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Phil Hewett

Craig and Cynthia are top shelf! We were under a time crunch and they were extremely flexible. They don't miss a beat or a detail. Throughly impressed ... the entire process was seamless. Don't miss out on this experience, go with Team Carlson!

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Steve Levy

I can honestly say that working with Craig and Cynthia was a great experience. - They listened to us and really understood our goals around selling the property. - They researched comparable houses in the area and helped us come up with the right price in the market, which was a bit challenging for us as we were selling the house fully furnished. - They helped us significantly with the house prior to listing, suggesting furniture arrangement, countertop setup, and quick fixer ups that really had a major impact on how the house showed. - They went by the house regularly to ensure everything was in order during the period the house was being shown. - They kept us informed of all activity around the house during the entire process and responded quickly to all email, texts, and calls. In summary, Craig and Cynthia are very nice people who are very good at their job, and I would strongly recommend them to anyone needing a real estate agent.

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Greg Renner

Craig and Cynthia were excellent to work with. They understood what we were looking for and when we found it they looked out for our interests throughout the process. They even helped us with things after we closed since this was our second home and we don’t live in the area full time.

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Penny

I have worked with Team Carlson over the past 8 years to sell my property. I appreciate how they kept me informed on potential sales and especially that they didn’t lose their enthusiasm over the long period it took to sale the property. I highly recommend this team!

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Chris & Mary Lou Knox

We just closed our third deal with Craig and Cynthia and I'll start by saying we'd never consider using another realtor team here in the Boone area. They were instrumental in finding and successfully purchasing our dream mountaintop cabin in Seven Devils. We have closed 10+ real estate transactions since the late 1980's and their diligence, integrity, and professionalism are heads and shoulders above the rest. Great job Craig and Cynthia!

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Chris & Mary Lou Knox

We just closed our third deal with Craig and Cynthia and I'll start by saying we'd never consider using another realtor team here in the Boone area. They were instrumental in finding and successfully purchasing our dream mountaintop cabin in Seven Devils. We have closed 10+ real estate transactions since the late 1980's and their diligence, integrity, and professionalism are heads and shoulders above any other realtors we've used in the past. Great job Craig and Cynthia!

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Michael & Holly Overton

I am a realtor in the eastern part of NC. I had originally thought I would handle it myself but found it very difficult to get any help from listing agents in that market. I ended up speaking with Cynthia who could not have been more helpful and so I decided to let them help me find a home. Craig and Cynthia could not have been more helpful. Very honest and great communication. Would work with them again in a heartbeat!

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Tom Maser

What an awesome team Craig and Cynthia are! We have purchased several homes being prior military and they made this the easiest one even with us living out of state. Their in-depth knowledge of the Boone area and their patience while showing us a dozen houses over 3 days made our selection easy. Their honesty and sincerity about locations and houses gave us their complete trust not to mention how enjoyable they were to work with. Thanks team Carlson!!

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Chad Rogers

Craig and Cynthia are amazing! They showed my family multiple properties before we decided on one. They were there to answer all (and by all I mean a lot) our questions. I highly recommend them!

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Johnny Carson

Cynthia and Craig are true Professionals. They took time, notes and truly listened. Their recommendations were spot on and this led to Happy Buyers and Happy Sellers. Best of Both Worlds. They are also pretty awesome people! Bonus!

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Amy Carson

We so very much enjoyed working with Craig and Cynthia. They gave great advice as to what we needed to do so our house would sell, and nothing was exorbitant. They are trustworthy, dependable, and were quick to reply to any questions we had! Plus, they have great personalities and are fun. We were happy all the way around! 12 out of 10!

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Thomas Ford

All I can say is : "professionalism at its best", is what you get with the Carlson team. Both Craig and Cynthia were prompt to answer calls , emails or text throughout the entire process from searching to the final closing. They were always willing to assist with any needs or questions we had, and had many resources available to us regarding transitioning to ownership. As an investor, we know what it takes to be successful and they have what it takes to provide some of the best realtor services we have ever experienced. Thanks again Craig and Cynthia Carlson !! Nicole & Tom Ford/ ASE Investments, LLC

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Brett and Tori Shaffer

We highly recommend Craig and Cynthia to anyone looking to purchase a home. We knew it would be a tough market in which to buy a house. We live two hours away from Boone and not only was the distance a factor, but homes were also selling over asking with multiple offers in a matter of days. However, Craig and Cynthia made our home buying process easy! They searched for houses for us, offered video walk-throughs, and ALWAYS gave us their honest opinions. We know when it came time to make an offer on a house we truly loved, we would not have gotten the house without Craig's advice and guidance.

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Mike & Jackie

What an awesome experience. Craig and Cynthia made the whole process so easy for us. I used Craig and Cynthia when we first bought the house and I had no hesitation to use them years later when it was time to sell. True professionals that created a fantastic listing. 5 offers in the first 3 days ! I highly recommend Craig & Cynthia to anyone looking to buy or sell in the High Country.

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Camella Snouse

We are thrilled to have worked with Cynthia and Craig Carlson. Their knowledge and professionalism was top notch. They know the area so well, they listened to our wants and needs in a new home and helped us find our prefect condo in the mountains. We couldn’t be more pleased. They were there for us before, during and after the sale. I would give them 10 stars!