Hello, I’m Cathy Carr
Being a realtor is about more than transactions
Real estate — buying, selling, evaluating, restoring — has been a part of my life and family for years. I love everything about it: the way it shapes communities and family life; the nuances of architecture and land use; environmental impacts and area growth; long-term value and negotiation.
But most of all, I love being able to use my varied interests and experiences to help clients achieve their piece of the American dream.
My clients quickly learn that I’m committed to their long-term happiness – and YOU can expect I’ll search high and low for the property that will check all your boxes AND dig up any drawbacks so you can make a well-informed decision.
Truly local knowledge
I’m passionate about this area, about its history and its future. And especially about helping people settle down in the place that realizes their lifestyle dreams – whether that’s the walkable charm of Carrboro and Chapel Hill, a rural retreat in Chatham county, or an urban oasis in Durham.
My family’s roots run deep in the area – from the Edenton Tea Party to the tobacco industry, my ancestors settled in places like Carr Store, Carr Crossroads, and Carrboro.
I am fascinated with growth and development of North Carolina. Some areas have haphazardly grown, while others have implemented a planned community. As the Chair of the Government Affairs Committee for the Orange Chatham Associations of Realtors, I work with our elected officials to bring the best ideas to the North Carolina legislators who craft laws governing the real estate industry.
The interests of my committee include responsible environmental considerations, fair housing initiatives, affordable housing, and alternative transportation to allow residents to travel to necessary destinations in ways that promote healthy living and lessen environment impacts.
Communication Excellence
My career, prior to becoming a real estate professional, was in communications: writing and editing publications, and teaching communications at State University of New York (SUNY) at Oneonta, in Upstate New York.
What does that mean for you?
It means I value and practice the important communication skills which will creates a stress-free home buying and home selling experience! Active listening for information that may be hidden between the lines, is an important value I bring.
Because home buying and selling is truly an open market experience, it is imperative to clarify all information to avoid last minute surprises. All parties must be on the same page. As your advocate, you can trust me to keep safe your confidential information and to research all possibilities that will put you in the best position to negotiation and attain your heart’s desire in our real estate transaction.
I have bought and sold many homes, some newly built, and others more than a century old; some in the city, others in the mountains or at the beach. Each transaction had unique aspects associated with the acquisition and sale of these properties. I know the difference it can make to have a partner who has the knowledge, the energy, the interest and the skill set to facilitate a smooth transaction. I am proud to consistently hear my clients feel they have that in me.
It would be my pleasure to be your guide, advocate, and location expert as you begin your next residential transition, or acquisition!
Sincerely,
Cathy Carr