Sandy Austin

There is something unique about Sandy...She is an Asheville Native! Sandy has happily spent her entire life in Asheville. She remembers shopping big department stores downtown with her Grandmother before the mall came to town in the '70's. In those days, the streets of the city rolled up at 5 PM...but not anymore! Today, Sandy enjoys shopping and dining downtown 'til all hours of the night. The vibrant changes in Asheville from the exciting revitalization of downtown to the growth of new home communities surrounding the city is what keeps Sandy here and keeps others joining her. Sandy comes from a family of educators. Both of her parents were Buncombe County school teachers. Growing up in South Asheville, Sandy graduated from T.C. Roberson High School, where she was a cheerleader. When you meet Sandy, you will immediately see that cheerleader enthusiasm shine through. She received her Bachelors degree in 1984 from Appalachian State University. Her career path led her to be a Retail Buyer. In 1991 Sandy earned her Masters Degree in Education and taught at Asheville Middle School. Although Sandy loved these careers, she had the opportunity to purchase and operate a tuxedo shop here in Asheville. All of these different experiences have given Sandy the ability to understand the diverse needs and differing interests of the buyers and sellers she works with. By understanding these needs, Sandy is able to better assist each and every client. Sandy is happily married to Jim, also a native of Asheville. Jim and Sandy have a teenage daughter, Aubrey, who brings much joy into their lives. They enjoy spending time at the lake whenever possible. Sandy enjoys all types of exercise including hiking, yoga, running and walking. She has been a runner for 30 years, completing 13 marathons and even running the Boston Marathon...twice! Perseverance is one of Sandy's strengths. She will ""go the distance"" in helping you either sell your home or locate your dream home. Sandy is a real winner and will put you first in achieving your real estate goals. Call Sandy today!

Sandy's career in Real Estate started quite by accident. She began buying, re-habbing and selling houses as a hobby. The hobby soon became an addiction, and a career was born. Sandy loves being a Realtor. She has been one of the top 100 Asheville Realtors for 2012-2017. Every single day proves to be new and exciting, and Sandy's ambition makes her a great Realtor to work with. Sandy has several professional designations, including being a member of the Council of Residential Specialists, one of the most difficult designations to earn. She continues to expand her knowledge of real estate by attending informative webinars and classes. Sandy has completed the Ninja Training for Realtors, and her knowledge of this system greatly benefits both the sellers and buyers Sandy works with. She is your North Asheville connection!