John Thomas joined the Blue Ridge Realty team in 2012 with over 42 years of experience in the real estate business. Many people know John as the former co-owner of Lee and Thomas Real Estate, a leader for many years in High Country Real Estate.
John, an Eagle Scout, is a native of Charlotte, NC. After graduating with an Associate of Arts degree from Wingate College, he came to the Boone area and enrolled at Appalachian State University to continue his education. He became the ASU Football Team Captain, graduated with a degree in Sociology, and met his wife, Marsha.
Early in John’s career, he worked with the Carolina Caribbean Corporation the development company that founded the Beech Mountain Club, Ski Beech, and the surrounding residential community.
In 1982 he opened his own real estate office and worked in both the residential real estate market and land development and sales. He has been a licensed General Contractor.
John and his wife, a now retired Watauga County school teacher, have raised three boys in Boone and are now proud grandparents. For fun, John enjoys fly fishing, archery, and training/field trialing his two Llewellin Setters.
John is a REALTOR and licensed Broker in North Carolina.
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Blue Ridge Realty & Investments LLC
Providing agents who are experts in this local area, Blue Ridge Realty & Investments brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise about buying and selling real estate here. It's not the same everywhere, so you need someone you can trust for up-to-date information. We are eager to serve you. Here are some of the things our company can do for you:
Find Your Next Home
You need someone who knows this area inside and out! Our agents can work with you to find the right home at the right price for you, including all the neighborhood amenities that matter - not to mention the essential criteria you have for your ideal home
Sell a Home
When it's time to move, you need someone who will advertise your home, show to prospective buyers, negotiate the purchase contract, arrange financing, oversee the inspections, handle all necessary paperwork and supervise the closing. Our agents can take care of everything you need, from start to close.
Consult on Home Selling Tactics
Oftentimes buyers don't visualize living in your home the way you do. Our agents can make your home attractive to its ideal audience - which can help you get top dollar. Things like staging the home, making repairs or minor improvements, or even simply painting the walls can be the difference between a home resting on the market and one that's sold fast.
