Our Team

At Wakeman Realty, we have one goal and that is to connect folks with the North Carolina mountain property that is right for them. We have been representing buyers and sellers here in the high country for over 4o years and every day we leverage our experience and knowledge of the area to better serve your needs.  We are proud to introduce our team to you.

John Wakeman

John Wakeman

Founder/Broker

With over 40 years of experience in Tennessee and North Carolina mountain real estate, John has brokered more successful deals than most of the other agencies combined. His committment to excellence and reputuation for fairnes and integrity are known throughout the greater Boone NC region.

Frank LaMartina

Frank LaMartina

Licensed Real Estate Agent

Frank has been with Wakeman Realty since 2002 and brings a wealth of sales experience and enthusiasm to the team. He is licensed in both North Carolina and Tennessee.

Bartlett Dougherty

Bartlett Dougherty

Licensed Real Estate Agent

Being a native of Boone NC, Bartlett's knowledge of the area is second to none.  His grandfather was one of the founders of Appalachian State University so his ties to the school and the surrounding community run deep.

Margo Powell

Margo Powell

Administrative Assistant

Before joining the team at Wakeman Realty, Margo accumulated more than 20 years as an Administrative Assistant and has experience in sales, including Real Estate. She is responsible for meeting our advertising deadlines, and assists in keeping the office running smoothly.

Blog Posts

Investing in Mountain Land is Always a Safe Bet

No matter what the state of the economy, investing you money in land, particularly Mountain land is always agood investment.

Happy Customers

We have worked with John for many years. We have bought and sold and bought again. There were times when we would peruse property for days at a time and buy nothing. Never saw him frustrated or impatient with our time consuming pondering. And after the sale he is still helpful with details and issues that come up even years later. At times we weren’t even in country when he was helping to manage property issues for us. We will most likely buy and sell again, and it will certainly be with John Wakeman!
- Gary Neiss, MD (Boone, NC)