We think we have some pretty awesome agents here at Nest, and we think you’ll like them too. During our “Meet the Agent” series, we sit down with our agents to learn more about them—what makes them tick and why they’re passionate about the real estate industry. For this installment we speak with Ann Roth, an Associate Broker at Nest Realty Asheville.
Nest Realty: Tell us a bit about yourself! Where are you from? What brought you to Asheville?
Ann Roth: I was born and raised in Asheville! I moved to Atlanta for 12 years, met my husband, and we moved back here when our daughter was born four years ago.
NR: How did you get into real estate?
AR: When I moved back to Asheville, I wanted to be in an industry that combined my passion for design, helping people, and being out in the beauty of Asheville as much as possible. Real Estate is the perfect fit.
NR: What was your previous career? How has that prepared you for real estate?
AR: I owned a design firm in Atlanta for almost ten years. Running my own company honed my skills in negotiating, putting out fires, finding creative solutions, and understanding that exceeding client expectations is paramount in any business.
NR: What led you to Nest Realty, as opposed to another brokerage?AR: The beautiful marketing is what initially attracted me, and then when I met Angie, Glenn, and the rest of the team, I knew I was home. The collaborative atmosphere is amazing, and the personalities of everyone make it so fun to go to work every day.
NR: What is your favorite part of being an agent?
AR: I love meeting clients for the first time and learning what they love about the area, why they love their home, and what they are looking for in their next home.
NR: Do you have a specific area of expertise to offer clients?
AR: One of my strengths is that I see opportunity where others may see obstacles. Whether it’s a “flaw” in a seller’s house or a challenge during negotiations, I tend to think optimistically and look for a creative solution. My clients understand that there is always a way to have a positive outcome, no matter the circumstances.
NR: What are five adjectives that describe you?AR: Creative, Confident, Reliable, Caring, and Knowledgeable.
NR: Who would be your dream client?
AR: Someone who is selling and then buying a house in Asheville, and then refers me to their family and friends!
NR: If you had one piece of advice for a first-time home buyer, what would it be?
AR: No house is perfect and no real estate experience is perfect. Expect a few hurdles. It’s absolutely normal, and we will always find a way over, under, around, or through it!
NR: What is your favorite season in Asheville?
AR: Definitely spring. I love watching each tree and flower bloom until everything is bright and green and beautiful. The mild weather, the breezes, even the rainy months – it’s all wonderful. Spring is also a very busy time in real estate and I love that!
Ann Roth is an Associate Broker at Nest Realty Asheville. A native of Asheville and graduate of UNC Chapel Hill, Ann loves the Tarheel State and can’t wait to help you find Your Asheville. To learn more about Ann, visit her agent page.