Late one night several years ago, Blair Nell was looking over the shoulder of her husband, Clayton, at a real estate listing that wasn't quite working. He wanted her advice, so she offered some thoughts about language and how the home might have been staged better. And that's the moment she realized that she could do this, too, that she could sell homes and welcome and connect people to the community she already loved. After growing up at the edge of North Carolina's Sandhills, Blair attended UNC-Chapel Hill and became a social worker, a job that allowed her to fulfill two passions at once--establishing relationships and assisting people. Those principles, she understands now, are at the heart of real estate with integrity. "I understood I could genuinely help people," she remembers. "I knew how to sit down and really listen to what people need--and help them find it."
Though her partners praise her ability to stage homes and manage a million details at once, relationships remain the most important part of her approach to real estate. Clients from her incredibly successful five-year run at a small Carrboro firm are now some of her very best friends, and as much as she likes to see the paperwork signed, she likes seeing new homeowners become parts of their community that much more. A mother of two and a fan of the Triangle's rich culinary scene, she recommends restaurants and breweries, discusses the pros and cons of area schools, and generally hopes to give people a chance to lead their best local lives.
(5/5)
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Its hard to put into one review just how excellent a realtor Blair was for us. As first-time homebuyers in a very competitive market, we had a real roller coaster of a path to closing, but Blair was there to guide us through everything that came up. She was always on top of things, there to answer our questions seemingly 24/7, and relentless in finding somewhere that suited our needs. Even in a hectic market, she was able to secure us a beautiful home. Theres exactly one place that we would recommend to anyone looking to buy or sell, and thats Boro Realty!
Blair was amazing!! She is warm and friendly and easy to work with. She has a deep understanding of the local area (Chapel Hill and Carrboro) which was great in terms of comparable sales, estimating value, and available inventory. She is also incredibly detail-oriented and was helpful in documenting and explaining each step of the buying process. Blair is professional, responsive, knowledgeable, and the advocate you want on your side throughout the buying process. We would HIGHLY recommend!!
Blair is awesome! She helped me through the process of buying a home for the first time. She was very attentive to the market and notified me whenever something came up that fit my needs, and was responsive and helpful while putting together the offer. I was especially impressed with her knowledge about housesaEUR"when we viewed properties together, she knew what to look for and had a sharp eye for potential problems. She's also very friendly! I would definitely recommend working with her.
Blair Nell stood by our side for two whole years after we relocated to the Triangle without friends or family nearby. She helped us navigate the red-hot Durham housing marketaEUR"and its notorious clayaEUR"with grace and grit. When we started to get nervous about our prospects and were ready to settle for less than what we wanted deep down inside, she and her husband, Clayton, encouraged us to be patient and reminded us that the right house would come along in due time. And it did! Along the way, she offered us wise counsel and a detailed roadmap of what lay ahead of us. She climbed into crawlspaces, pointed out structural defects, and recommended the most reliable and knowledgeable contractors and home inspector to help us assess potential issues. Her judgment, integrity, and negotiating skills are second to none. We are proud to recommend her and her company, Boro Realty, to anyone looking for their forever home.
Blair and Clayton are wonderful to work with! We would highly recommend them to assist whether you are planning to buy/sell or both! The personal experience that they provide is truly invaluable and we felt as if we had a true partner who understood what we were looking for. Never once were we left questioning the next steps in the process and the expertise from Blair and Clayton helped us navigate a competitive market. From the moment we engaged to the moment we closed we were taken care of and at the end of the day that's all that matters.
We were very happy with the house we bought and the selling of our previous house, and working with Blair was great. She is easy to talk to an a master of marketing in particular.
Blair helped us navigate a tumultuous market and stuck with us until we found the right home. Her knowledge of the area is incredible and deep. She constantly has her eye on properties and looks at each one of them in terms of her clients. She gets to know you and what resonates with you. She sincerely wants you to find the home that is going to make you happy. What we wanted was a realtor that wasn't afraid to tell us when she though something wasn't right for us. Blair did that and more. Her insight and intuition are amazing. She made us feel understood. Her negotiating skills were impressive as well. She never pushed us to go outside of our comfort zone, but she did lay it out for us in how to be aggressive in this sellers' market. I would 100% recommend Blair to help you find your home.
It was our first time selling a home and did not know much about the process or quite what to expect. Blair led us through the process and we had multiple offers the first day! She answered my many (many!!!) questions, providing clear answers and solid advice. She has a knack for communicating with her clients and was incredibly responsive, returning messages the same day. I highly recommend working with Blair and Boro Realty - you'll be in the hands of a very professional, knowledgeable realtor!
Blair recently helped me purchase a new home as our family transitioned into a new phase of life. Throughout the entire process - from searching for homes that fit our needs, going through inspections, finding bids on repairs to closing and moving - Blair was the most professional, knowledgeable, responsive Realtor with whom I have ever worked. I love the approach that Blair and Clayton bring to the table, as we felt we had a solid team of professionals supporting our family through this process. I felt their commitment to their motto "integrity matters" throughout every step of the process and am so grateful for the ease with which I was able to make this purchase and move. I cannot speak highly enough about my experience in working with Blair and the Boro Realty Team!!
Dedicated, knowledgeable and overall class act! Blair made our home buying and selling experience a pleasure. Blair and get team work tirelessly throughout the buying and selling process keeping you informed at every stage. Her knowledge of the local area and negotiation skills were clearly demonstrated by her ability to secure multiple offers on our home on the first day, resulting in an offer over asking price!!! I cant say enough good things about Blair and the Boro realty team.
(5/5)
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