Mountains of Possibilities

Whether you are looking to fulfill a life-long dream of a mountain home or making a well placed investment, using the right agent can be the most important choice of all. With great long-range views in abundance your agents point of view should not be obstructed with anything other than your expectations. We can show you what makes us special and stand out in a forest of real estate agencies and firms. We can assist you with residential, rental properties, land/acreage, or commercial, but we specialize in providing extraordinary service.

My heart belongs to the mountains and at Smoky Falls Real Estate we will be happy to help you find your special place in the Great Smokies. With over 20 years in real estate marketing, I stand ready to help you buy your dream home or help you market and sell your property. I can help you make the most out of your investment and while helping you choose the property that will work best for you. 

If rental property is in your future, Smoky Falls Vacation Rentals offers owners maximum exposure in the rental market, as well as the assurance that their home is well taken care with as little expense as necessary. We treat these homes as our own and provide first class service to our guests.

Areas of Expertise

Smoky Falls Real Estate is a small, locally owned and independent full service Maggie Valley real estate company. Our goal is to provide personal and professional service to our clients without the smoke and mirrors that is indicative of the industry. We are independent of larger or national firms so that we can customize our services to your personal needs. We are, or hopefully will be, your neighbors and friends. We strive to represent our clients in good faith to the best of our ability, hopefully garnering trust along the way. If you have not talked to us, give us a call or stop by our office in Maggie Valley. Upon visiting, the first thing you will notice is our office looks like a home. This was not by accident, our intention was to create a warm and inviting environment for our clients as well as our own staff. You’ll find our agents and staff courteous, knowledgeable and eager to help no matter what your business is with us.

For the Buyer

Smoky Falls Real Estate stands ready to make your Smoky Mountain dreams come true. Tell us what you're looking for, and we will do the research, make recommendations based upon your requests and go the extra mile to make sure that what you looking for is indeed what you end up with. We are not just interested soley on making a sale. We want to make the right sale for YOU.

For the Seller...what sign would you like to see in your front yard?

At Smoky Falls Real Estate, we don't rest until it says SOLD. A proven marketing system, and maximum exposure to qualified buyers can help make it happen. We are proud of our record of listing sales, and we would like to tell you what we can do for you. If you are interested in listing your North Carolina property, please give us a call and we will share with you many wonderful success stories of properties that have not only sold, but sold quickly at asking price.

About Maggie Valley

Since its early days as a town over 100 years ago, Maggie Valley has attracted people looking for a cool alternative to the summer heat of the surrounding southern states. One of the highest valleys east of the Mississippi, Maggie Valley and the surrounding mountains are often 10 to 15 degrees cooler than even neighboring Asheville. The floor of the Valley sits at 3200' while the surrounding peaks reach well over 5000'. This difference in elevation can even emphasize the temperature difference even more. Those looking to buy a home in the Maggie Valley Real Estate area should familiarize themselves with these differences before starting to search for their spot in the mountains.

The Lay of The Land

Maggie Valley's floor offers easy access and comparably mild winters. Snows are common in winter but rarely add up to stop the flow of traffic. Often heavy snowfall at the higher elevations is light or even rain in the valley. Four-wheel drive is a necessity if you plan to live at the higher elevation. Tire chains are also a good idea to have on hand. On the flip side summers rarely require air conditioning above 4000'. About half the homes above 4000' may not even have AC installed. Summer temperatures top out in the low 80s but in the Valley may reach 90.

Maggie Valley also runs East to West. In the Summer the southern side is cooler, and colder in winter and last to loose its snow cover. some of the paved roads on the southern side of the valley can be the hardest to drive on after snows.

The valley floor has its advantages: easy access, city water and sewer, quick access to gas, food and entertainment. The summer months can be a little crowded on the primary roads. The hotels and rental homes are full and the seasonal population is enjoying the cool of the mountain summer. Up high you can escape the crowds and enjoy the spectacular views the Smokies have to offer. If the property you seek may be in the rental market, views are good to have, offering visitors what they have come to the mountains for: a great view of the surrounding mountains.

If your plans are to buy land and build you will need to consider all of the above. Furthermore you should research deed restrictions, road maintenance (if private roads), easements for utilities, and access. Be aware of your legal ability to keep views open. Owning the trees in your view or the ground they grow on may make all the difference as to whether a house on the side of the mountains with elevation has a view or not. Some homes have this problem but due to change of seasons will still have a view half the year when the leaves are not on the trees.

The outlying valleys also offer rolling hills if mountain living is not your style. The fertile hollers are perfect for a small horse farm or small homestead. Jonathan Creek, Iron Duff and Fines Creek are quieter areas that have lots of residential areas as well as rolling pasture and farm land.

Home Sweet Home

Searching for a home already built. There is a wide range of homes from which to choose from. Condos to cabins, brick to log, new to old most building styles are represented in the valley. Here the land also comes into play. Do you want neighbors or not? Often on a mountainside, a multiple acre lot may only have one suitable spot for building so knowing the boundaries of the land is critical especially if you value your privacy. A one acre lot may have more privacy then a 15 acre estate depending on where your lot lines are in relation to the building site.

The age of a home is critical, especially in the weather extremes. A home built 20 to 30 years ago may have been built very well but only been lightly insulated as a summer home, while some old log structures from 75-100 years ago offer insulation factors better than today's building codes require. 

Restrictions are also a consideration. Subdivisions can have numerous restrictions, some of which you may agree with and some of which you might not. Restrictions are generally in place to protect the property values and the lifestyle that the developer thought were best fitted to the development. Often property owners associations take the place of the developer as the property sells out. These associations can vary as much as the restrictions themselves. Some areas of the county are unrestricted, and allow you to build as you see fit (within the building code of course).

When buying an existing home a home inspection by a licensed home inspector is always a good idea. Trained to see what we might overlook, an inspector can tell you what type of repairs may be necessary that may not be obvious to the average home buyer. The inspection report may just as well compliment the structure and assure you of a choice well made. 

If rental property is in your future, our property management of rental property offers owners maximum exposure in the rental market, as well as the assurance that their home is well taken care with as little expense as necessary. We treat these homes as our own and provide first class service to our guests.