Chris Herndon, Asheville Elevated Living

Chris Herndon, Asheville Elevated Living Chris Herndon, Broker

With nearly 20 years of experience, Chris helps buyers & sellers across Western North Carolina navigate the market with confidence.

Asheville local, luxury specialist, and trusted advisor—delivering expert guidance & proven results.

🏡✨ WELL… THAT HAPPENED FAST! ✨🏡 JUST LISTED ➡️ AND UNDER CONTRACT IN 1 DAY!🔥But then again. . . results like this don’t ...
08/28/2026

🏡✨ WELL… THAT HAPPENED FAST! ✨🏡 JUST LISTED ➡️ AND UNDER CONTRACT IN 1 DAY!🔥

But then again. . . results like this don’t "just happen."

In a challenging market for sellers, where buyers have more choices and homes have to work harder to stand out, preparation, presentation, pricing and experience matter more than ever.

This result was the culmination of an intensive strategy from well before the property ever hit the market:

🏡 Working closely with my sellers to prepare the home so it showed not just "well" — but EXCEPTIONALLY WELL!

📸 Partnering with one of the best - if not THE best - real estate photographers in Western NC - - to make sure the property made an incredible first impression

📊 Developing a strategic pricing strategy designed to get ahead of current market trends, create urgency and attract serious buyers

🤝 Networking and communicating with some of the area’s best real estate professionals to maximize exposure

🎯 And then putting 20+ years of real estate experience to work to get it DONE for my clients!

This one is especially meaningful because it marks my THIRD transaction with these wonderful clients and GREAT friends. ❤️ There is no greater compliment than having clients return and place their trust in me again.

I’m incredibly appreciative of that trust — and thrilled to deliver another great result for them! 🙌

Thinking about BUYING or SELLING in Western North Carolina? In a changing market, having an experienced advocate and a thoughtful strategy can make all the difference.

📲 Let’s talk about how I can put my experience to work for YOU — or someone you know — on their next real estate journey.

🏔️ Asheville Elevated Living
ivester Jackson Blackstream | Christie’s International Real Estate

🏡📊 **Q2 2026 | WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA LUXURY MARKET REPORT** ⛰️The Q2 numbers are in, and Western North Carolina real es...
08/17/2026

🏡📊 **Q2 2026 | WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA LUXURY MARKET REPORT** ⛰️

The Q2 numbers are in, and Western North Carolina real estate continues its shift toward a **more balanced market** — creating opportunities for both buyers and sellers.

🔎 **WHAT WE’RE SEEING**

🏠 **More inventory & more choice.** Buyers have more options than they’ve had in recent years and generally more time to make thoughtful decisions.

📈 **Buyers are still active.** Increased inventory doesn’t mean demand has disappeared. Desirable, well-positioned homes continue to attract attention.

💰 **Prices remain resilient.** While conditions vary considerably by location and price point, values across WNC have remained relatively strong.

⏱️ **Homes are taking longer to sell.** With buyers having more choices, accurate pricing, presentation and strategic marketing are increasingly important.

🏔️ **The luxury market is unique.** Privacy, views, quality construction, architectural appeal and convenient access to Asheville continue to influence buyer decisions at the upper end of the market.

💡 **WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR YOU?**

👨‍💼 **SELLERS:** Buyers are out there, but they’re more selective. Pricing correctly from the beginning and presenting your property at its absolute best can make a significant difference.

🔑 **BUYERS:** More inventory can mean more choices and greater negotiating leverage — but exceptional properties can still move quickly.

📍 Most importantly, there really isn’t one “Asheville market.” Conditions can vary dramatically by **neighborhood, community, property type and price range.**

📲 **Curious what the Q2 market means for your home or your next move? Let’s talk.** I’m always happy to provide a no-pressure look at your property’s current value or help you explore opportunities in today’s market.

**Chris Herndon | Broker**
Ivester Jackson Blackstream | Christie’s International Real Estate
⛰️ **Asheville Elevated Living**

😁 “Phenominal!” I'll take that any day of the week! 😎✨ JUST CLOSED ✨🏡🍾Another Asheville dream made reality! ❤️⛰️There ar...
07/31/2026

😁 “Phenominal!” I'll take that any day of the week! 😎

✨ JUST CLOSED ✨🏡🍾
Another Asheville dream made reality! ❤️⛰️

There are clients… and then there are people who become friends along the way. 😊

When Cindy & Juan were referred to me by an Ivester Jackson | Christie’s colleague after selling their Lake Norman home, our goal was to find the perfect place to call home in Asheville. After several months of searching, we found the one… and then it was time to sell their Asheville condo.

Condo sales can be challenging, so we put together a strategic marketing plan and the results spoke for themselves:

⚡ Under contract in 24 hours
💰 Above asking price
🎉 Multiple offers, including a backup offer over asking

Hearing words like these means more than I can express:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“Chris sold our condo in 24 hours for over asking price! Not only that, we received a backup offer over asking as well! We would highly recommend him whether buying or selling a home.”

The best part? 🥂

Sandy and I recently had the pleasure of sharing a glass of w**e with Cindy & Juan at their stunning new home on Cooper’s Hawk Drive. 🍷🏡 Perched high above Biltmore Park, we watched the evening light settle across the gorgeous layered Blue Ridge Mountain views. ⛰️🌄 It was one of those moments that reminds us why I love what I do.

Helping them complete this chapter—from selling one home to finding another they truly love—has been an incredible journey, and I couldn’t be happier for them. ❤️

Thank you, Cindy & Juan, for your trust, your friendship, and for allowing me to be part of such an exciting new beginning. Wishing you many years of wonderful memories in your beautiful mountain home! 🥂🏡✨

📲 Thinking about buying, selling, or relocating to Western North Carolina? I’d love the opportunity to help you write your own success story.

🎉🏡✨ JUST CLOSED | 601 Woodfield Dr. | Asheville, NC ✨🏡🎉What an incredible success story! 🙌🍾This beautiful Woodfield cond...
07/30/2026

🎉🏡✨ JUST CLOSED | 601 Woodfield Dr. | Asheville, NC ✨🏡🎉

What an incredible success story! 🙌🍾

This beautiful Woodfield condo hit the market and the response was immediate:
⚡ 16 showings in the first 3 days
🔥 Multiple offers
📈 Under contract ABOVE asking price
📝 Backup contract ALSO above asking price

The market spoke loud and clear! 📣

Congratulations to my wonderful sellers! 🎊 It has been such a pleasure helping you through this journey, and I’m so excited for what’s next. Thank you for trusting me with one of your biggest investments. ❤️🏡

Strategic pricing ✔️
Professional marketing ✔️
Strong negotiation ✔️
Exceptional results ✔️

Thinking about selling? The right preparation and marketing strategy can make all the difference. If you’re curious what your home could be worth in today’s market, I’d love to help. 📲

📞 828.301.4206
📧 [email protected]

✨ Elevating Real Estate. Elevating Results.

🏔️✨ Ivester Jackson Blackstream | Christie’s International Real Estate – Portfolio of Fine Properties is Here!If you’ve ...
07/25/2026

🏔️✨ Ivester Jackson Blackstream | Christie’s International Real Estate – Portfolio of Fine Properties is Here!

If you’ve been dreaming of luxury mountain living in Western North Carolina, this is a publication you won’t want to miss.

Explore an exceptional collection of some of the region’s most distinctive homes while gaining valuable market insights from the leadership team at Ivester Jackson Blackstream | Christie’s International Real Estate. Whether you’re planning a move, investing in the mountains, or simply appreciate extraordinary homes, this edition showcases the very best our region has to offer.

📖 View the digital edition here:
🔗 https://issuu.com/ivesterjackson/docs/ivester_jackson_blackstream_christie_s_portfol

📲 See a home that catches your eye? I’d be honored to arrange a private showing, answer your questions, or help you explore similar luxury properties throughout Asheville and Western North Carolina. Send me a DM, call, text, or email—I’d love the opportunity to help you find the perfect place to call home.

🏡 Experience Matters. Elevated Service. Exceptional Results.

Tim Bailey is the big winner of the four tickets to see Jesse Welles  and Steph Strings at Asheville Yards tomorrow nigh...
07/24/2026

Tim Bailey is the big winner of the four tickets to see Jesse Welles and Steph Strings at Asheville Yards tomorrow night! Congratulations Tim! Enjoy the show! Everyone remember to go to Chris Herndon, Broker, IJB Christie’s IRE and follow my page for future giveaways!

🏡✨ JUST CLOSED! ✨🏡Some transactions are about finding a house. Others are about helping someone build the next chapter o...
07/23/2026

🏡✨ JUST CLOSED! ✨🏡

Some transactions are about finding a house. Others are about helping someone build the next chapter of their life. ❤️

Over a year ago, Lynne reached out from the 🇳🇱 Netherlands as she began planning her move back to the U.S. after 37 years abroad. Her wish list sounded simple, but in Asheville it was anything but: a low-maintenance affordable townhouse or condo in a neighborhood where she could walk to coffee ☕, grocery shopping 🛒, restaurants 🍽️, and everyday conveniences—just as she had done for decades in the Netherlands.

After an extensive search, plenty of patience, and the successful sale of her flat overseas, we found the perfect home in Asheville’s wonderful Five Points neighborhood. 🎉

Now Lynne is settling into her new home with her faithful companion, 🐈 Hektor, and—most importantly—she is closer to family. ❤️

One of my favorite parts of this closing was being able to give her a gift that truly fit her lifestyle: a one-year pass to the Biltmore 🌳🏰 After walking as much as 10 miles a day in the Netherlands, she’ll now have miles of beautiful estate trails to explore right here in her new hometown.

Helping clients relocate isn’t just about buying real estate—it’s about helping them feel at home. Welcome to Asheville, Lynne! ❤️🏔️

🎸 GIVEAWAY TIME! 🎸One lucky Asheville-area music fan is going to spend July 25 with three friends at one of the hottest ...
07/20/2026

🎸 GIVEAWAY TIME! 🎸

One lucky Asheville-area music fan is going to spend July 25 with three friends at one of the hottest shows of the summer…and all you have to do is enter below.

I’ve got FOUR tickets to the July 25 show at Asheville Yards featuring Jesse Welles with special guest Steph Strings…and I’d love to send one lucky winner and three friends to the show!

Here’s how to enter:

✅ Follow

❤️ Like this post

👥 Tag 3 friends you’d bring to the concert (each new comment with 3 different friends = another entry!)

📲 Share this post to your Story and tag for an extra entry.

💬 Bonus entry:
Tell me your favorite hidden gem in Asheville!

📅 Giveaway runs July 20–24

🎉 Winner announced July 24

Good luck—and thanks for supporting local music and local business!

This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Instagram or Facebook.

I am honored and grateful to be recognized as a Multi-Million Dollar Top Closing Agent for Q2 2026 with IvesterJackson B...
07/10/2026

I am honored and grateful to be recognized as a Multi-Million Dollar Top Closing Agent for Q2 2026 with IvesterJackson Blackstream Christie’s International Real Estate, Western NC’s Premier Luxury Real Estate Firm.

This recognition is really a reflection of the incredible clients who have trusted me with one of life’s biggest decisions, the referrals from friends, family, and past clients, and the support of my colleagues at Ivester Jackson Blackstream | Christie’s Int'l Real Estate

Every transaction represents someone’s next chapter, and I never take that responsibility lightly. Whether helping first-time buyers, luxury clients, or those relocating to Western North Carolina, my commitment is always the same: exceptional service, strategic marketing, honest guidance, and clear communication from start to finish.

Thank you to everyone who has placed their trust in me and continues to recommend my services. I truly appreciate your confidence and look forward to helping even more buyers and sellers achieve their real estate goals.

Experience Matters. Elevated Service. Exceptional Results.

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18 S Pack Square
Asheville, NC
28801

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