SELL YOUR HOME
Our brokers have the experience and knowledge to price your home correctly, provide maximum exposure to get you the best possible offer, negotiate favorable terms, and represent you with professionalism. Our Executives will exceed your expectations from “For Sale” to “SOLD”
BUYING YOUR DREAM HOME
In 2025, we led the Catawba Valley Association of REALTORS® with over 416 buyer represented purchases. Every day of the year we are making a buyer's dreams of homeownership come true. Search online here for your dream home, then connect with one of our award-winning representatives. Let us show you why we are a seven-time winner of the Best of the Best in Catawba County according to the Hickory Daily Record and we have over 784 Google 5-star reviews.
- Very easy to work with. Made the process of selling a house smooth. Professional and Knowledgeable. Will definitely recommend Realty Executives to our friends.Jennifer Barlow
- Realty Executives Team is amazing. They will help you from the start until the end. We could not have gotten our first house without their help! Keep up the good work.Chelin A.
- I interviewed many firms before choosing an agent to list with Realty Executives surpassed my expectations from day one. Never pushy.. They did exactly what they said they would! Quick easy closing.Cat Sigmon
The Realty Executive Team
As we celebrate over 30 years of continued success at Realty Executives of Hickory and Lake Norman, we are proud to be the largest and best firm in the greater Catawba Valley.
OUR TEAM

License ID: 356139
Company: Realty Executives of Hickory
Welcome! Buying or selling a home is one of life’s most meaningful decisions, and it deserves a level of service that goes beyond the ordinary. My passion is guiding clients through that process with confidence, discretion, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
What makes this journey even more rewarding is that I have the privilege of working alongside my wife, Sophia Garnes. Together, we form a dynamic duo that blends strategic expertise with a refined attention to detail. Our clients benefit from the synergy of two dedicated professionals who share the same vision: delivering an elevated real estate experience tailored to your unique goals.
Your next move deserves nothing less than exceptional representation. Allow us the honor of guiding you home.
Contact me today at (828)-446-2225
