Beginning in Sales at an early age, Tom spent his summers during college at East Carolina University, selling books for Southwestern Company to which he give credits for helping him learn valuable people and sales skills. After college, Tom had his own marketing company and later ventured into Resort Real Estate Sales with Fairfield Communities in New Bern, NC., then transferred to Lake Lure in 1982. Tom's Real Estate career has spanned more than 26 years.His knowledge of the market, his expertise in 1031 like-kind tax free exchanges, and his relationship with area Brokers, Lenders and Appraisers, has provided his clients with the kind of service that far exceeds everyday expectations. Tom is past President of the Hickory Nut Gorge Chamber of Commerce, currently serves on the HNG Foundation Board, and works closely with the Camp Lurecrest Board in fundraising.Tom also earned the Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist® designation in 2006 and the Million Dollar Guild. Since opening his own real estate firm in 1991 with his wife Carole, Tom has continually remained as one of the top tier Brokers in the area.