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
10/31/2024 - HannahEason3Our friends referred us to Thomas and we're so glad they did! Thomas was extremely knowledgable, flexibility, friendly, and super responsive. It was our first time buying a home so we had a TON of questions. Thomas would respond almost immediately to any questions or last minute requests to see a home. The few times he wasn't available, we met with his colleagues who were also outstanding. He was objective about every house and tried to point out what could be strengths or weaknesses in each property while also letting us form our own opinion. Can't recommend Thomas enough! -
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05/23/2025 - Rosemary SaundersThomas is an outstanding realtor! We've bought & sold several homes thru the years in FL & NC and Thomas is by far the most knowledgeable, easy-going and considerate realtor we have dealt with. Our listing with him has been the least stressful of all past real estate transactions. We appreciate his experience and expertise in getting our home shown & sold quickly! -
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02/05/2025 - Martha ManningThe best decision we made in the process of selling our home was to work with Thomas. His expertise of our area and professionalism as an agent, along with the warmth of his personality, make Thomas the perfect agent to work with. He walked with us every step of the way. His updates and communication with both us and the seller's agent went far above our expectations. We know that the experience of selling our home, which can be a stressful time, was actually as stress-free as possible because of Thomas and the care he took. -
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09/19/2024 - ak anderson42I can't recommend Thomas Kortus highly enough! He did an absolutely fantastic job as our realtor. Thomas was incredibly patient, kind, and flexible throughout the entire process, always accommodating our busy schedules. As both our realtor and a friend, it was truly special to share in this success together. Thanks to his expertise, we were able to sell our home at the perfect price and find a wonderful new property in Mebane. If you're looking for a realtor who combines professionalism with a personal touch, Thomas is your guy. 10/10 would recommend! -
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12/15/2024 - Brenden KromhoutWorking with Thomas has been a great experience. He walked us through the homebuying process, asked good questions about what we were hoping to find, and made time for us whenever we needed him. Buying a home with him was great, and we hope to soon have sold a home with him as well. We'd definitely recommend Thomas to anyone! -
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09/25/2024 - pjbuclaAnyone would be lucky to have Thomas Kortus help them buy or sell a house. I was fortunate enough to both purchase a house with Thomas and sell a house with him! Thomas brings his enthusiasm. kindness, and flexibility to selling a house in a cool market just as he did to buying a house in a hot market. He reassured us that we would get our target price and his excellent real estate skills resulted in just that. Whenever I texted/emailed/phoned, he responded almost immediately.Friends who work with other realtors complain about the stress of buying or selling a house. With Thomas, all that I felt was excitement and gratitude. Thomas is the best and if he is your realtor you will sail through the process! -
***** Highly likely to recommend
09/19/2024 - phakeflyerThis is the second home we had Thomas help us purchase in the Raleigh area in the last 3 years. He helped us every step of the way ,the last purchase was our home in the Preserve in Chapel Hill, being our advocate through it all as we we’ve not in the area and could only arrive the day before closing! We recommend Thomas and his very knowledgeable team for all home purchases in North Carolina he is amazing, wish he worked nationwide as we have homes to sell in other states,…he is the best!! -
***** Highly likely to recommend
10/12/2024 - Bokyung KimKortus is an agent who truly wants to help his client, and I have received countless help from him. I left the US for a while for a visa renewal while listing the home and then moved to another state. In the meantime, I only relied on his work for home selling. His kindness, knowledge, and willingness for his client truly helped me a lot so that I could get through the process very smoothly. Due to my situation, I must have been a quite picky client. However, he completed all the process with his best, bringing a satisfactory selling price as well. I highly recommend him if you are looking for a trustworthy agent. -
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06/11/2025 - kelby hunt1Buying our first home while also being out of state could have been extremely stressful but Thomas truly made the entire process so easy for us! Thomas had been recommended by a friend who had worked with him in the past and we are so glad we went with him. From answering our millions of homebuying questions with the utmost patience to quickly setting up virtual tours so we could get eyes on houses we were interested in early, he was a godsend every step of our home buying process. He is extremely communicative, gave us honest opinions about properties and what to watch for, and ultimately helped us find the perfect first home! From the very first email to connect, to closing day and beyond, he has been a pleasure to work with, and we felt like he truly had our back throughout this process. Thank you Thomas! -
***** Highly likely to recommend
03/30/2025 - Michael SchoedlerThomas is superb! Thoroughly professional and a partner you can fully trust in representing your interests throughout the process. Personable and attuned to his client's desires, while lending his expertise and experience to ensure the best outcome possible in both finding that special house and guiding through the steps to a successful closing. Simply put, look no further for a realtor if you want a knowledgeable, caring, and totally focused expert...Thomas is your guy!!!!