Tara Smith
Broker/REALTOR®, SRES®, The Property Shop
Hudson, NC 28638
Top Producer in Commercial & Residential Sales in Caldwell & surrounding counties.
Phone (828) 394-9151
Mobile (704) 806-1561
Top Producer in Commercial & Residential Sales in Caldwell & surrounding counties.
Specialties
Landlord Rep
Property Types
Office, Retail, Specialty
Markets
Charlotte
Bio
Home is the best investment. I work equally with buyers and sellers, whether it’s buying a luxury vacation home or your first home, coordinating selling and buying at the same time, or working with families on estate properties. With three decades of experience as an enterprise account manager in technology, my transition to real estate came fairly easily. I moved to Lenoir from Charlotte and got my Real Estate license in 2016. After a couple of “getting started” years, I have been a top-producing Realtor, helping buyers and sellers alike navigate the intricacies of the market with ease and expertise. I am a member of Allen Tate’s Gold Circle and a Monthly Top Performer. I have extensive career experience in client relations. My ability to understand my client's needs, coupled with my expert knowledge of the Foothills and the Catawba Valley, sets me apart as a trusted advisor to my clients.
I know the area well, so you can be sure I will help you get the most out of the home you are selling or help you find just the right home, even if we search several counties to find it. As I endeavor to make my mark in real estate, my journey stands as a testament to the transformative power of passion and perseverance. With every client I get to know on their homeownership journey, I strive to leave an indelible imprint on the Foothills and the Catawba Valley community—a legacy of integrity, compassion, and unwavering dedication to helping others find their place to call home.
Raised as a military brat, I know a thing or two about relocating and finding a home in unexpected places. I bring a unique perspective to the real estate landscape of the Foothills and the Catawba Valley, including Lenoir, Morganton, and Hickory, NC. I am established in the community, but I appreciate the nuance of moving here from outside of the area. I lived all over from coast to coast and overseas growing up, but my homeownership journey began in Indiana. After graduating from Indiana University, Bloomington, with a marketing degree, I kicked off my career in sales in Indianapolis, Indiana. It wasn't long before the lure of North Carolina's scenic beauty and warm hospitality beckoned me to make the move to Charlotte in 1997. Then I moved to our farm in Lenoir in 2016.
Although I am heads down working full-time for my clients most of the time, I do enjoy the work-life balance that Real Estate provides. My commitment to this community extends beyond my love of home. As a Board Member of Foothills Canine Rescue, I am dedicated to giving back to the community while helping to find homes for stray, surrendered, and unwanted dogs. I frequently have a handful of foster puppies and dogs waiting for their forever homes. I love hitting the links for a round of golf, enjoying the serene landscapes that the Foothills and the Catawba Valley have to offer, and helping my husband tend to our farm. We have five grown children and three grandsons, but at home, it’s just us, three dogs, a cat, and a sprawling garden, so there's never a dull moment.
I am Tara Smith, your Realtor in the Foothills and the Catawba Valley. Whether you are buying, selling, or simply seeking advice on the local market, I am here to help you find your place to call home.
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