We’re proud of the team of agents we’ve assembled here at Nest Realty. We think they’re pretty awesome, and we think you will 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. In this installment, we chat with Chall Gray, a Broker with Nest Realty in Asheville, North Carolina.
Nest Realty: Tell us a bit about yourself! What brought you to Asheville?
Chall Gray: I’m a native of WNC, and I absolutely love it here!
NR: How did you get into real estate?
CG: I’ve always loved real estate, but have spent the last decade as a bar owner and consultant. With the bar business on hold for the last year because of COVID-19, this seemed like the perfect time to learn real estate.
NR: What was your previous career? How has that prepared you for real estate?
CG: I spent several years as a theatre producer, and the last decade creating, owning, and consulting for bars. In this path I have deeply learned the value of service, and making sure that the client not only receives great value, but also has a great experience.
NR: What led you to Nest Realty, as opposed to another brokerage?
CG: I connected with Nest’s focus on customer service and experience, as well as their robust marketing platforms for agents.
NR: What is your favorite part of being an agent?
CG: I love meeting new people!
NR: Do you have a specific area of expertise to offer clients?
CG: I know the area and neighborhoods well, and I am also very familiar with commercial bar and restaurant spaces.
NR: What makes you different from other agents? What sets you apart?
CG: I’m very loyal to my clients. I work hard to ensure that I thoroughly understand their needs and desires, and then make it happen.
NR: What are five adjectives that describe you?
CG: Enthusiastic, ethical, quirky, curious, and honest.
NR: Who would be your dream client?
CG: Jerry Seinfeld, assuming we can ride together and he provides the car.
NR: If you had one piece of advice for a first-time home buyer, what would it be?
CG: Yes, it’s a minefield (that’s why we’re here), but it’s also the most exciting purchase you’ll make.
NR: What is your favorite season in Asheville?
CG: Fall—it’s the perfect time for riding on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Chall Gray is a Broker with Nest Realty Asheville. A native of Western North Carolina, he knows the area extremely well and loves helping clients find what’s right for them. To learn more about Chall, visit his agent page.