A former social worker and pastor, I know what it means to serve as a trusted advisor to people who are making big decisions.
I bring enthusiasm, energy, and experience to my role as a real estate Broker. I can help you balance the economics of the housing market with the personal side of buying and selling a house. How? I've been there myself; I'm a father of four kids and we have moved across the country and across town. My goal is to make a complicated process understandable, enjoyable, and ultimately successful.
As a buyer in this competitive market, it's important to move quickly and present strong offers to rise above the competition. As a seller, it's essential to know how to effectively evaluate multiple offers. I'm a former basketball coach, social worker, and pastor, I love coaching my clients along the way and celebrating with them when we achieve their goals.
Fun Facts About Me
Before I Was A Realtor:
Lawn mower. Basketball referee. Construction worker. Juvenile detention officer. Dad. Priest. Lead pastor.
What can't you live without?
Coffee. I literally go to bed thinking about my morning coffee. It’s real bad.
Contest most likely to win?
Corniest dad joke contest. Want to hear my pizza joke? I'd better not—it’s pretty cheesy…
Friday Night:
Listening to live music in a dingy venue with a craft beer in hand.
First Car:
Air-cooled 1967 VW Bus. Confession: I still have a hippie streak.
Places I've Lived:
Seattle, Chicago, Bellingham, Chapel Hill, Durham. I have lived here for 15 years and I LOVE N.C.!
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Reviews on Zillow for Thomas Kortus
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***** Highly likely to recommend
11/09/2023 - 6fzb86yrjkThomas has been such a fabulous realtor to work with through the sale of one home and the purchase of another. He knows how to price, market, and sell a home well so that we got the best possible outcome for our property. Thomas also struck the perfect balance between listening to our ideas and offering his expertise; a skill indeed. He is just easy (and enjoyable) to work with which is so welcome in the stressful house buying/selling time. Thomas is also so knowledgeable about contractors and businesses in the area. Need a fence? Thomas has a guy. Installing new rugs? Thomas can share some great companies with you. There are so many stressors in the home buying process, but having a realtor we could rely on was not one of them.Choosing Thomas as our realtor was one of the best decisions we made. Highly highly recommend to all! -
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10/26/2023 - Mark ShaldaThomas navigated a challenging sale due to our circumstances and stuck with it and pursued every lead until we were able to get the right buyer. He then immediately negotiated a purchase on a house that had only been on the market for days below list price. He then helped us deal with financing issues on our buyer side and continues to follow through and up with us well beyond our purchase closing to ensure we have everything we need and all the services we used during the process deliver on their promises. Can’t recommend Thomas enough, you’ll be in great hands! -
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04/21/2024 - Sarah WadeThomas was lovely to work with and did a wonderful job helping me buy my first house. He helped me make an offer on my house in less than 24 hours and close on it in two weeks. He also 1) did a lot to educate me about the home buying process and answer all of my questions about it; 2) consistently found homes in my price range and made himself available quickly to visit them with me; 3) connected me with two reputable lenders, one of whom I ended up working with and had a great experience with; and 4) quickly connected me with solid contractors for repairs and home services. Highly recommend! -
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04/26/2024 - sami ryan yousifWorking with Thomas was the best; we would highly recommend him to anyone. We were coming in from out of state with minimal knowledge of the area, so we depended on Thomas not only to help us understand the area, but also to help out with a bunch of other little things that we couldn't manage ourselves. He was responsive and timely, as well as incredibly thoughtful and kind. Our first home-buying experience was considerably better because of him. -
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05/08/2024 - joshuacbarfieldThomas is the best realtor we've worked with, by far. He took a complicated selling/buying need we had and from the start laid out the options that would best work for us and helped us navigate the entire process. His advocacy, kindness, and quick communication were so appreciated and helpful. His knowledge and experience in Durham really paid off for us, and he went above and beyond in his willingness to meet us while we were looking at homes to purchase in Orange/Alamance counties (where we moved). He cared about what we wanted, gave good suggestions where we needed it, and offered strong and confident input where we were stuck. What I appreciate most is his sensitivity to our story and needs that acknowledged this meaningful change in our lives apart from the just-business selling/buying process. I had tons of questions on the closing process, mortgage brokering, inspections, and appraisal - Thomas advised and advocated throughout the whole process, checking in and celebrating with us every step of the way. -
***** Highly likely to recommend
05/22/2024 - hkimkangI feel very fortunate to have Thomas handle the sale of my previous home especially when the housing market was much slower due to the high mortgage rate. He is trustworthy and gentle to work with during the stressful process. At the the first meeting, he explained to me the current market situation and provided an honest evaluation of my home. Due to his pleasant nature, he has a very positive relationship with his fellow realtors in the same agency, which is also a huge plus. His description on the brochure captured the essence of my house, which was concise and inviting at the same time. His support team including photographers and interior designer was all at a high caliber. Thanks to his well-planned preparation prior to the on-line launch and the open house, I received an incredible offer one day after the first day of showing. He became almost one of my family members, being very resourceful and willing to offer his time and hands. When you choose him to represent you, you are not merely making a business deal, instead, you are building a long-lasting friendship. I know I will keep in touch with him in the years ahead. -
***** Highly likely to recommend
01/02/2024 - lindsay quickFrom the moment we met Thomas he has exceeded our expectations as a realtor. He has been completely available to us with any and all questions and his timely responses and knowledge of all things real estate has been exactly what we needed. I would recommend Thomas to anyone in the market of buying or selling a home, as he has helped us with both aspects and we couldn’t be happier with the seamless process. -
***** Highly likely to recommend
01/08/2024 - davidbordelon5We had an excellent experience with Thomas representing us in the recent sale of our home. The deciding factor in selecting Thomas as our agent was his clear plan and timeline that he proposed for selling our home. That was followed up with excellent advice and insight about how to best prepare our house for the market. He also took the initiative to help us put some wonderful final touches on the spaces in our home to help each of them shine. I really felt Thomas went above and beyond to maximize our exposure and make our home available to be seen. The final result was a great offer with a smooth and timely closing. Give him a call! -
***** Highly likely to recommend
10/20/2023 - Vikram KantetiThomas is the most patient and trustworthy realtors I ever worked with. Throughout the past six months, Thomas has been there every step of the way. He has always been very responsive. He is very professional, knowledge and honest. We saw a lot of homes before we found the right one but I never felt any pressure from him. I would highly recommend him to anyone that is searching for a new home or selling one. -
***** Highly likely to recommend
05/30/2024 - Samantha WilliamsWe are beyond lucky to have run into Thomas at an open house and getting his contact information. As first time home buyers, overwhelmed is the best way to describe our feelings to all things involved in being our house. Working with Thomas made the process less scary, smooth and enjoyable as his support and advocacy throughout the process was unmatched. Thomas guided us through having to walk away from a deal involving termites, scheduled all appointments and made every step feel much easier with his expertise. We can not recommend a better realtor!