Why Work With Us?

I met Dan by chance, but I chose him for a reason.

From the first moment we spoke, when he came down the mountainside with his dog and that signature energy, I felt instantly welcomed. He didn’t need to say hello, but he did. That warmth turned into a genuine friendship and eventually into one of the most seamless real estate experiences I’ve ever had.

Dan has an uncanny ability to read both people and spaces. When it came time to stage and list my home, he curated every detail with a thoughtful eye. Inside and out, the property became something extraordinary. Everyone who has walked through it has said the same thing: if they bought the house, they would want to buy everything in it too.

His support went far beyond staging. Dan called regularly to keep me informed, shared feedback promptly, and always answered the phone. Even though I live thousands of miles away, I never had to wonder what was happening. I always felt prioritized and supported.

The staging was spot-on with my style. Dan and I share a love for bold color, a bit of quirk, and spaces that feel joyful. He involved me in the process, sent me options, and somehow brought my vision to life without me even being there in person. Every corner, every room, every detail reflects a deep understanding of design and intention.

Dan didn’t just stage my home. He elevated it. And he didn’t just list it. He told its story.

I cannot imagine working with anyone else.

When we were visiting the area, Dan took us around to several of his listings, and the difference was night and day. He approaches every home with an artist’s eye and a sense of theater. I hired him because I knew he wouldn’t just list the home, he would merchandise it. And he did. From curb appeal to fresh flowers, an American flag, music playing, and every door open, Dan prepares each home like it’s the most important one on the market. He even vacuumed the floors himself before a showing. I’ve been in real estate for many years, and Dan is one of the most energetic, positive agents I’ve ever worked with. He hosted a preview party at our home. It wasn’t just wine and cheese, it was a highly anticipated event. He invited over 100 top-producing agents, all carefully selected. Every detail was intentional. We have a guest apartment over the garage, it was just plain vanilla, and Dan turned it into a story. He knows how to sell the dream. He says he’s going to do something, and he follows through. I can’t thank him enough.

Dan was quick to respond to my many questions during the buying process, which made it easier for a rookie like me to navigate the process. I would recommend him to any one...his patience is one of his best assets!
 

I was a first time homebuyer and Dan was there every step of the way, even after closing, making the whole process less stressful than I was anticipating. Provided all contact information for local vendors, which enabled me to close earlier than expected. Very prompt in answering any questions or concerns that I had.

Dan worked very hard to find the right property for our dream home. Very professional and responsive to our many questions! And, his assistant, Heather, was extremely helpful during the purchase process!
 

We just bought a house in Highlands and were very happy having Dan as our Buyers rep. He was very knowledgeable about the area and showed us houses that Actually met our criteria. The process of due diligence and closing was very easy thanks to Dan and his staff. We highly recommend Dan.

Dan’s knowledge and professionalism is unsurpassed - he has amazing energy and his contacts in the mountains are unrivaled , he is a pleasure to work with - Dan helped us with negotiating a contract that was very complex, his patience and knowledge proved helpful. We found some issues with the property we were buying and Dan through Dans contacts we had several bids within a few days that removed our concerns We highly recommend Dan Doughty

Dan was extremely helpful and professional. His “thinking outside the box” allowed us to sell a house in 9 months that I had been attempting to sell for about 5 years.
 

Dan did an outstanding job helping me find property in the Cashiers, NC area! His knowledge of the area was invaluable. Highly recommend Dan to potential buyers in the area.
 

Dan Doughty is absolutely wonderful to work with. It’s like having a friend on the “inside” that is working for you. He really cares about his clients as well as the community and neighborhood he lives in.