Our Team Is On YOUR Side! 

As top real estate agents, we do not work alone! We have a whole team of people working in your best interests. Meet our team. 

Jim Buff,CRS 

I have been in the Real Estate Business for 29 years. I have sold over $370 Million worth of real estate! In 2006 I SOLD 93 properties. I have been married for 27 years to my wife Betty and we have two children, Jeremy-19 and Kimberly-16. Please call me at (828) 771-2310.  

Our Buyer Specialists: 

Tony Marin
Real Estate Consultant 

I am a Buyer Specialist for The Jim Buff Team. I have 9 years experience in the Real Estate Industry. I have lived in Asheville, NC for 13 years with my wife and 3 children. I am a consistent Top Million Dollar Producer. Call (828) 771-2306. 

Carol Kistler
Real Estate Consultant 

I have lived in the Asheville area since 1985, and have had my Real Estate license since 1986. I have worked in the restaurant industry and in
commercial and residential real estate, and most recently, I was The Jim Buff Team Closing Coordinator for 3˝ years. I would love to put my knowledge and experience to use helping you with all your real estate needs! Please call me at
(828) 771-2319.
 

Lisa Hagan
Real Estate Consultant 

I have been a resident of WNC for 17 years. Prior to working in real estate, I
worked in radiology dealing mostly with orthopedics. I look forward to helping
you find your next home. Give me a call (828)779-5404  

Robert Miller
Real Estate Consultant 

I am a sales specialist with the Jim Buff team. I live in south Asheville and have of years of experience in both the real estate sales and building trades. I am a people person who particularly enjoys helping satisfy the needs of both buyers and sellers of real estate. I have been a licensed NC real estate broker for nearly 30 years. I am a father of a very special near teen and love that role more than any other. Please Call me at (828)771-2305! 

Derek Ross
Real Estate Consultant 

I have been a resident of Asheville for two years. I received my real estate
license in August of 2007. Prior to real estate, I worked as an environmental
consultant for the last five years. I believe my prior experience coupled with
my attention to detail will serve you well in finding your best investment.
Feel free to call me at (828) 771-2313 

Ashley Nelson
Office Manager/Listing Coordinator 

As the Office Manager and the Listing Coordinator, I process all of our new listings and keep the office running smoothly. Please call (828)771-2310 if I can be of assistance. 

Carol Higgins
Closing Coordinator 

As closing coordinator, I will handle the properties once they go under contract, until closing, keeping you informed of the progress along the way. I have over 22 years of coordinating with builders, mortgage lenders and real estate transactions. I have been a Real Estate Broker since 2002, prior to Real Estate, I operated a Building Permit Service and worked for several general contractors, which I coordinated from contract to certificate of occupancy. Please call (828)771-2312 if I can be of assistance.  

Sherry Byrd
Advertising Coordinator 

As the Team's Advertising Coordinator my job consists of advertising Jim's listings and keeping our clients updated as to when and where their property is advertised. I am glad to be working with a great team. Please call (828) 771-2310 if I can be of assistance. 

Wendy Hall
Client Care Coordinator 

I take special care in making sure that you know as much as possible about the Markets response to your home. Please call me at (828) 771-2310 if I can be of assistance. 

Vanessa Johnson
Field Coordinator 

I do our photography and virtual tours for all our listings as well put up signs & lockboxes, handle our expired & withdrawn programs, just listed mailers. I am very customer oriented and take pleasure in working with people. Please call (828) 771-2310 if I can be of assistance.