John Wakeman

There is no other real estate professional in the high country who loves his subject more than John Wakeman and there is no one who has worked at it, week in and week out, for as many years.

John's knowledge of the North Carolina High Country and East Tennessee is without equal and his reputation in the community is hard-earned. With deep experience as both a buyer's agent and a seller's agent, John has relationships with customers that span decades and they keep coming back. They know they won't find  more honest, fair and hard-working realtors anywhere than John and his associate Frank La Martina. Frank has been with him for over a decade.

ArtS and Culture

Appalachian State University, with it's nearly 20,000 students and faculty from all over the world brings a host of academic, art and cultural events to the area. Historic downtown Boone and Blowing Rock offer a wide variety of food and entertainment options to suit all tastes.

Community

Boone, North Carolina and the surrounding high country have deep roots in community. From the weekly Farmer's Market, to the many churches in the area, the local residents come together and support each other. Boone is still small town enough to foster a spirt of community and involvement.

Natural Beauty

The North Carolina High Country is truly a majestic place to live. From the miles of Blue Ridge Parkway to Grandfather Mountain to Watauga Lake and the numerous ski resorts, you are surrounded by breathtaking vistas. Whether it's hiking, camping, picnicking, boating, skiing or fishing the natural beauty of the area will inspire you to get outside.