REAL ESTATE SERVICES GROUP
CLEAR ANSWERS.
CONFIDENT DECISIONS.
Independent appraisals. Collaborative consulting.
Certified appraisals for lenders, homeowners, estates and realtors. Hands-on consulting for builders, from floor plan analysis to closing.
APPRAISALS
A VALUE
BASED ON DATA.
Fast, fair and by the book
- Purchases and refinancing for lenders, banks and credit unions
- Pre-listing and for-sale-by-owner pricing
- Estates, probate, trusts and tax appeals
- Mountain acreage, rural parcels and one-of-a-kind homes
USPAP-compliant reports. Rush service available across NC and SC.
BUILDER CONSULTING
FROM BLUEPRINT
TO CLOSING TABLE.
We represent the builder
- Floor plan and design-option review before you build
- Pricing, positioning and community launch
- MLS and digital marketing that sells your homes only
- Contracts, inspections and closing, handled
Three levels of support, from a flat-fee listing to full builder representation.
HOW WE WORK
INDEPENDENT ADVICE.
THE RIGHT CONNECTIONS.
We give you an honest, unbiased look at your property or project. When you need more help, we point you to trusted local experts.
01
WE LISTEN
We start with your goal, whether that’s a value, a plan for your land or a strategy for your build.
02
WE ADVISE
Straight, data-backed guidance from people with no stake in which way you go.
03
WE CONNECT
Need a lender, agent, attorney or contractor? We introduce you to people we trust.
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
LOCAL PEOPLE. REAL EXPERIENCE.
JUDI MELTON
President · Real Estate and Finance Consultant
Former banking executive who brings deep finance know-how to land, building and real estate decisions. Leads builder consulting.
JOSEPH RUPP
Head Appraiser · Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser
Former logistics director and product manager. Careful field inspections, square footage checks and fast turnaround. Leads appraisals.
AREAS WE SERVE
FROM THE MOUNTAINS TO THE PIEDMONT.
SWANNANOA VALLEY AND MOUNTAINS
Black Mountain, Swannanoa, Old Fort, Asheville
FOOTHILLS
Hickory, Lincolnton, Morganton, Marion
CHARLOTTE METRO
Charlotte, Matthews, Indian Trail, Mint Hill
PIEDMONT AND SC BORDER
Rock Hill, Fort Mill, Gastonia, Belmont
Also from our team: real estate photography · ANSI square footage measurements · mobile and loan-signing notary
EST. 1789 LAND CO.
WHY 1789?
1789 is the year North Carolina joined the Union and the University of North Carolina was founded. We chose it as a nod to strong foundations and building something that lasts, the same way we hope you’ll see your land.
Go Heels
GET IN TOUCH
TELL US WHAT
YOU’RE WORKING ON.
Send a quick note, and we’ll follow up promptly with pricing and timing.