(L to R): Steve Sheppard, Lorri Laird, Rick Harrison, and Wes Sheppard
People have always needed people – a partner, a close friend, or a colleague. We may be able to climb Mount Everest on our own, but we are far more likely to succeed when we join forces.
That spirit of collaboration is behind the new downtown Highlands office opened through a partnership between Team RickSteve and Howard Hanna Real Estate Services.
The partnership combines deep local knowledge with broad resources and reach. Howard Hanna, the nation’s #1 family-owned and operated real estate brokerage, complements Team RickSteve’s more than 30 years of serving Highlands and the surrounding area.
“Opening a downtown office is an opportunity for us to make a renewed commitment to a place we care deeply about,” said Steve Sheppard, broker-in-charge of the Highlands-Downtown office.
The new office expands opportunities for clients through Howard Hanna’s extensive network of real estate and related services.
Through Howard Hanna’s relationship with Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® and Luxury Portfolio International®, listings can reach an international audience. For a second-home and luxury market like Highlands, that visibility can be especially valuable.
LeadingRE connects more than 550 firms across more than 70 countries, while Luxury Portfolio International® helps market distinctive properties to affluent buyers around the world.
“In addition to residential and luxury real estate, Howard Hanna offers mortgage, title, and insurance services, giving clients access to resources that can help simplify and support the overall homeownership experience,” Sheppard explained.
The office is intended to be more than a place where transactions take place.
“We want it to be a positive, professional presence in the community and a place where brokers can feel comfortable building connections, sharing ideas, and working together,” Sheppard said.
In a competitive industry, the team hopes to foster an atmosphere grounded in professionalism, respect, and cooperation. Those values guide both the client experience and the culture within the office.
“We want people to be able to walk through our door, sit down with us, and have a conversation, whether they are ready to buy or sell or are simply beginning to explore what Highlands and the Plateau might mean for their family,” Sheppard explained.
Along with Steve Sheppard, Rick Harrison, and Wes Sheppard of Team RickSteve, the office is home to Howard Hanna brokers Lorri Laird, Darlene Conley, Al Stoneham, and Jaime Powers.
As the office grows, the focus will be on finding professionals who understand that success in real estate depends on relationships, trust, and reputation.
The office is designed to put clients first while also creating opportunities for professional growth.
“We want brokers to have opportunities for professional and personal growth, access to exceptional training, and the resources they need to build successful careers,” Sheppard said.
Guided by attention to detail, respect, and a passion for their work, the Howard Hanna Highlands-Downtown office aims to help clients find a home that fits their lives and aspirations.
“We are here to be part of this community – not simply to do business in it,” Sheppard concluded.
The Howard Hanna Highlands-Downtown office is located at 411 N. 4th Street, Highlands, N.C.
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