Blowing Rock Investment Properties
Founded May 2004
Blowing Rock Investment Properties opened in May of 2004 with a vision of being the High Country’s premier land acquisition and development company primarily dealing with tract of land 100acres or more. Through Blowing Rock Investment Properties many investors purchased large tracts of land and then developed them into some of the areas finest high end communities, which the firm turned around and sold and even resold. The original philosophy was based upon creating a company culture where clients not only received services during the sale, but after the sale as well, in order to achieve their development goals.
While our firm still actively offers development services, we have evolved into a full service real estate firm catering not only to investors, but to the second and primary homeowners. With our investment background, we’re able to give clients sound investment advice. We were among the first real estate companies in the area to understand and effectively implement the power of the internet. We have nine experienced brokers who all come to use with different areas of expertise in our market, from land planning to luxury home buying and selling. Any of our experienced Brokers will be delighted to assist you with all your real estate needs. We have an agent on duty seven days a week and are open 363 days a year, whether you are interested in buying or selling. We offer homes, condominiums, lots, acreage, commercial and investment opportunities. We make every effort to lead the business by vigilantly following the response and respected suggestions from our clients. Your feedback is not only welcomed, it is encouraged. We vow to do everything in our control to make certain you’re pleased and we’ve surpassed your expectations.
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Scott MacIntosh
President
 Scott was born in Enfield, Connecticut and graduated from Northeastern University in Boston Massachusetts with a degree in Physical Therapy. Scott's diverse interest led him after graduation to Miami to the Fontainebleau Hilton Spa as Director of Sports Medicine. Scott started designing spa/fitness centers for the hospitality industry, with projects that included the Edna Rock Spa in Miami, Sandal Royal Bahamia Spa in Nassau, Bahamas, and Royal St. Lucia Spa in St. Lucia, West Indies. While in Miami, Scott got his start in real estate by buying, renovating and selling real estate in the Miami market.
After several years as Vice President of Operations for Concession Services with Carnival Cruise Lines, overseeing 14 ships and four resorts throughout the Caribbean and Alaska, Scott decided while vacationing in the Blue Ridge Mountains to purchased a 10 acre tract in the High Country, as a retreat and vacation home site. This investment was intended for his retirement, but after returning from the High Country Scott made arrangements to relocate to the High Country and pursue a career in real estate full time.
Scott acquired Blowing Rock Investment Properties after working for the firm for a year. He is now the President and Broker-in-Charge. With Scott's first hand knowledge of looking for that peaceful retreat and enthusiasm we're sure he can relate to your real estate needs. He got his start working with developers on large tracts of land intended for planned communities. Since his start, he has expanded the firms agent base to include agents who have expertise in all areas of the real estate industry. This includes brokers who are erudite in buyer’s agency, relocation, staging, land development and planning and referral program implementation.
Blowing Rock Investment Properties has become one of the top firms in the area within the three years Scott has owned and operated the firm. His staff and brokers have grown, and continue to grow and prosper.
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Chris Spangler
Broker/ Marketing
 Chris
was born and raised in Washington DC. He attended
New River College in Blacksburg, VA, with a degree
in Marketing. He then relocated to Roanoke, VA where
he was the owner and operator of a successful small
business. Using cutting edge marketing ideas he
built a highly successful client base. He also
gained 15 years of industry experience in marketing
during his time in Roanoke. Chris moved to the High
Country in December of 2007 and brings to Blowing
Rock Investment Properties years of successful
experience in marketing and promotions. Not only
does Chris approach marketing from an outside the
box point of view, he also understands the market in
our area. Chris aligns Blowing Rock Investment
Properties with the tried and true traditional
methods, but with a twist. His ideas have already
assisted our firm in many successful new advertising
endeavors, and we’re fortunate to have him as a part
of our firm. Chris has fallen in love with the area
and would embrace the opportunity to assist you in
your property search.
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Patti McCollum
Broker
 Patti
comes to the high country via Louisville Kentucky.
She is a native North Carolinian growing up in
Lincolnton, North Carolina a small town just over an
hour south of Blowing Rock. After attending
Limestone College, Patti settled down and started a
family in Gastonia, North Carolina, while pursuing
her business interests.
Patti was a partner and owner of McCollum and
Associates that prospered for over twenty years,
providing services for various successful blue chip
companies. Patti successfully negotiated multiple
contracts with Fortune 500 companies. She was
personally responsible for establishing and
developing a ground breaking engineering program for
the then up-and-coming cellular phone industry. This
program involved land acquisition and positioning of
the industry’s vast cellular infrastructure.
Patti finds herself close to home and family in the
beautiful North Carolina Mountains that she has
loved her entire life. Patti has extensive knowledge
of the Blowing Rock area from the time she spent in
the area over the years. It is Patti’s desire to use
her business and negotiating experience to help turn
your investment goals and personal dreams of owning
mountain property, into a reality.
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Meris Gantt
Broker
 “Home is where the heart is.” And that is what led Meris to move to the mountains three years ago. For a girl who spent her first three years on Bald Head Island where her parents were early caretakers of the island, Meris has planted her roots in the opposite corner of North Carolina. She fell in love with these mountains at an early age, camping, hiking, rafting with her family and spending time every summer with her grandmother at small farm in nearby Alleghany County.
Meris has found the community of Blowing Rock to be warm and welcoming. Diverse in its offerings and in the spirit of the locals, Blowing Rock is a lot like her hometown of Southport. She attended Elon University, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Meris lives in Blowing Rock with her husband Paul and they are anxiously expecting their first child this September.
Meris is excited about meeting new people and helping her clients find the perfect piece of property that is also a sound investment. With the real estate market becoming increasingly complex, it is important to be represented by someone who has extensive knowledge of the current industry in order to protect your best interests. She is particularly suited and interested in working with buyers so she can search the entire market for properties that meets their criteria, find the best deals, and help secure the best contract possible. There is nothing Meris enjoys more than exploring this beautiful corner of the world with like-minded folks who have fallen in love with this area of diverse offerings and abundant beauty. Her goal is to provide honest service, be a good listener, and work hard to help all of her clients meet their real estate goals.
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Margo Lenmark
Broker
Lenmark@juno.com
Cell: 828-260-0873
 Margo was born in northern Wisconsin, but she has journeyed far from her Midwestern roots to live an exciting and fulfilling life in the service of others. She has taught stress management to the executives of major U.S. corporations, including General Motors and McDonnell Douglas; she has taught meditation to individuals and groups as far away as Egypt, India, and the Philippines, and yoga to those seeking health and relaxation as close as our very own Boone. Margo was the top sales person for Books Are Fun for many years, as well as a top producer for Taylor Group, a recruiting firm originally out of Greensboro. Long before alternative health care became in vogue, Margo started and managed an alternative health center in Palm Beach FL. In 1996, Margo came to Blowing Rock to visit a friend. It was then that the magic and the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains so seduced her that she decided to put down roots in this area. She became sales manager for a high-end resort in Boone, and then became owner/broker in charge of Lenmark Properties in 1997. She now brings the same passion and commitment to client-service, for which she has long been known, to Blowing Rock Investment Properties where she will introduce clients to the same beauty that captivated her. |
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Ann Rasheed
Broker
AnneRasheed@yahoo.com
Cell: 828-964-1674
 A native of Pawley’s Island, South Carolina, Anne Rasheed graduated from Appalachian State University with a major in Real Estate. She currently resides in the Boone/Blowing Rock area where she is a broker with Blowing Rock Investment Properties. Anne was selected as the 2003 “Educator of the Year” by the North Carolina Real Estate Educators Association. She currently travels throughout Central and Western North Carolina teaching NC real estate education for Broker Pre-Licensing, Exam Prep Cram Courses, and Continuing Education Courses for the J.Y. Monk Real Estate School. Her students love her humorous classroom presentations using real life examples drawn from her real estate experience. She brings to BRIPS her years of experience and unsurpassed knowledge in our field. |
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Phil Martin
Broker
phil@MtnHomesAndLand.com
Cell: 828-773-5684
 Born
in the mountains of Western North Carolina, Phil lived for over 20
years on the Carolina coast in Morehead City where he owned a
promotional sales and marketing company. During much of this time,
Phil drove from the coast to the mountains to spend every available
weekend and holiday in Blowing Rock. After selling his company, Phil
became a full time High Country resident and REALTOR® and is able to
utilize his marketing expertise on web page design, search engines
and internet marketing to help maximize the exposure of his
properties for sale. As a buyer’s agent, Phil listens to his
customers’ needs and researches available listings to find exactly
what they are looking for and then helps negotiate the best price
and terms. Phil will help you make your new home or mountain land
more than just a dream!
Memberships
National Association of Realtors
North Carolina Association of Realtors
Watauga / Avery Board of Realtors
Watauga / Avery Multiple Listing Service
Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce |
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Pam Cosmo
Broker
Pam@brips.com
Cell: 828-773-8457
 Pam
has been licensed to sell real estate since 1985.
Her expertise in listing and selling properties during
a variety of markets (up, down and even keel!) will be of great
benefit to her clients. Entering the real estate market in the mid
1980's she listed and sold properties with interest rates at 15-18%.
During the interim years she has seen how market conditions and
local conditions effect YOU. Choose to work with a REALTOR that has
experience that will benefit you. |
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Leonard Cosmo
Broker
Leonard@brips.com
Cell: 828-964-1465
 Leonard
was the recipient from RE/MAX International of the 2005 "Platinum
Award" ranking in commissions earned # 28 of 2,300 North and South
Carolina RE/MAX agents No other RE/MAX agent in the High Country has
achieved this standard of excellence. He has the most volume in the
High Country including Watauga, Avery, Ashe, Caldwell, Wilkes and
Burke Counties. Leonard is a licensed Real Estate Broker in the
State of North Carolina and the State of Florida, offering
experience, knowledge and trust. The long-range views of the Blue
Ridge Mountains are a Four Season destination and most luxury homes
sold are second homes. Leonard's commitment to personal service has
created a loyal clientele based upon professionalism and attention
to detail providing proven results. He offers his clients privacy,
discretion and excellent competent service. Setting the standard in
the marketing of unique properties they are innovative and creative.
Receive “World Class Service” with Leonard Cosmo in a full-service,
one-stop Real Estate company.
NAR, NCAR, MLS, Exclusive Members of Luxury Real Estate for the High
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Suni Kerr
Broker
Suni@brips.com
Cell: 828-260-5872
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I am originally from Atlanta, Georgia, but have called the mountains
of North Carolina home for the last eight years. I have a strong
background in business and customer satisfaction. In my prior
business I oversaw the management of a 4 store operation, traveling
to different locations and coordinating personnel and assuring
customer satisfaction. Real Estate is a people business, listening
to the buyers and sellers and understanding their needs is paramount
importance. I know my business acumen will create "win-win" closings
for my Buyers and Sellers." |
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Alan Gordon
Broker
Alan@brips.com
Cell: 828-773-6455
 Alan
Gordon is originally from Asheville, North Carolina. He graduated
from UNC-Chapel Hill in 1971. For 23 years he operated a successful
chain of jewelry stores and other entrepreneurial enterprises to
include Gordon, Stuart, & Carlan Advertising. He is a business,
development, and real estate consultant. Alan is also a published
artist and illustrator.
Alan Gordon is now an “award winning full-time REALTOR®”. Alan's
understanding and experience in the High Country Real Estate Market
puts him at the top of his profession. He has sold real estate
throughout the High Country for 14+ years. He holds the designations
of: SRES - Senior Real Estate Specialist, ABR - Accredited Buyer
Representative, and CLHMS - Certified Luxury Home Specialist. Alan
stays up-to-date and offers “Creative Real Estate Solutions for
Today's Times”. Alan specializes in Mountain Homes, Commercial
Properties, Investment Opportunities, Luxury Properties,
Condominiums, Town Homes, subdivisions, acreage, and estates. Call
Alan about your real estate needs, to buy or sell... or if you just
have questions, "Ask ALAN about Real Estate!" He looks forward to
"earning your trust" by sharing his experience, knowledge and skills
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Cindy Kovalcin,
GRI, ABR
Broker
CKovalcin@gmail.com
Cell: 828-963-3800
 Cindy
is a full time resident of the High Country and feels blessed to
live in such a beautiful part of the country. Originally from
Pennsylvania and Florida, she moved to this area 12 years ago with
her family, from a busy cosmopolitan lifestyle, to a slower pace
lifestyle and improved quality of life. Although not a native of
North Carolina, she spent many summers growing up and raising her
children in the Asheville area on a farm that supported horses,
cattle and tabacco. Having owned their own real estate companies in
Florida and North Carolina, she and her husband, Larry, have worked
together as a team for the past 35 years, managing their business
and selling real estate. She realizes that finding your new home is
a process, and experience goes a long way. With prior marketing and
sales experience proving to be invaluable, Cindy pledges commitment,
knowledge and personalized service to each client, and she puts
forth that extra effort. As a recent client commented, "The honesty
and sincerity of Cindy made our experience a true joy."
Whether you are interested in buying or selling--no one will work
harder or look out more for your best interest. Contact Cindy today
to guide you through this experience.
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Larry Kovalcin, CCIM,
GRI
Broker
LarryKovalcin@gmail.com
Cell: 828-963-0044
 Larry
has been a real estate broker for the past 26 years specializing in
residential, commerical and real estate development. A 12 year
resident of the High Country, he was born in Pennsylvania, grew up
in Ohio, and spent time raising his family in Florida. He offers the
client a broad range of experience, and has assisted hundreds of
buyers and sellers in the buying and selling process. As a select
few Realtors in the country, he has obtained his CCIM designation,
adding additional knowledge that can assit the commercial client.
Having owned his own real estate companies in Florida and North
Carolina in the previous years, he has the management skills and
expertise that can sort through the real estate process, evaluating
and critiquing on a strategic level.
Call Larry today for expert assistance in the buying or selling
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Jane Weborne
Broker
Email
jane@universitynissan.com
Cell: 828-773-5358
 Hello and welcome. I appreciate your taking the time to consider
Blowing Rock Investment Properties and me for your next Real Estate
transaction. I got my Real Estate license in Kentucky in 2005 and my
license in North Carolina in 2007. My Mother was a Realtor for over
20 years so it seems it runs in the family. I moved to North
Carolina from Kentucky in 2007 and I couldn’t be happier. What a
beautiful place to live and work. It is easy to sell something that
you love and I love Real Estate and the North Carolina mountains.
Therefore, I will work hard to help you achieve your goal of owning
Real Estate in NC, whether it is for personal use or investment
purposes.
Whether you are looking in Blowing Rock, Boone, Banner Elk, Valle
Crucis, Linville, Ski Mountain, Sugar or Beech Mountains, I would
love to help you with your search. I will give you my utmost
attention to detail to make the buying or selling process as easy,
yet, efficient as can be. I will work as hard for you as I would
myself. That’s my promise.
My husband Chris, and I, along with our 3 children, Taylor, 17,
Lauren, 10 and Kristen 8, plan on being in the Western NC mountains
for a very long time. We own the local Nissan store, University
Nissan, and love working and living in such a beautiful place.
Therefore, you can have confidence in my ability to be your agent
for as long as you do business in the area.
Please feel free to call me at any time at 828-773-5358 or email me
at jane@universitynissan.com.
I look forward to meeting you and getting to understand your needs.
My promise to you is that I will be with you from the beginning to
the end of any business transaction we venture into.
My goals are to:
- Live by the “get by giving” philosophy.
- Make my clients #1 goal, my #1 goal.
- Live up to my standards, despite temptations to lower them.
- Be willing to work toward a common good.
- Do what I say I will do, sometimes more, just never less.
Thanks.
Jane Welborne |
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 Katie
Office Manager
Katie is originally from Charlotte, North Carolina. She received a
Bachelors Degree in fine arts from Brevard College which is where
she first discovered her love for the Blue Ridge Mountains. That
love brought her to Boone in August of last year. Katie’s extensive
background in office administration as well as an education in real
estate appraisal make her a perfect fit for BRIPS. Whether you are
buying a home or simply have a question about the real estate
process, Katie is always here to help you! |
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Shelly Jackson
Cell: 828-850-0146
Email: jacksonsc@charter.net
 Shelly
is a Native Floridian and has lived in the High Country since 1993
(after attending ASU and graduating with a Bachelor of Music
Education degree.) Shelly taught for six years in the public schools
of NC. After teaching music she went into the travel agency business
until the internet made your typical travel agent obsolete at which
time Shelly taught preschool children for 3 years. When her own
children became of school age, she decided to look into a position
in which she could continue to work with people as she is very much
a people person. She found the REALTOR® position quite by accident
as she and her husband were looking for a home. Shelly liked the
“puzzle” part of the search and decided that she would like to be
the person that helps people find what they are looking for. You can
count on Shelly to be diligent in finding that perfect place for you
and your family. She makes it a point to attend as many open houses
as feasible to be familiar with the inventory and KNOW what is
available to our buyers in today’s market. When representing a
seller, you will not find a person more willing to do whatever it
takes to get your home sold for the most money in the shortest
amount of time. She works very hard for her seller clients and keeps
them informed every step of the way. Shelly is excited about the
possibility of helping you find your place “Close to heaven” here in
the High Country. |
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Chad Gryder
Broker
Cell: 828-719-6220
Email: chad@chadgryder.com
 Chad
was born right here in Boone but has lived all over North Carolina.
He moved back to the High Country for good after receiving a BS in
Environmental Biology and an MBA from East Carolina University. Chad
and his family live near the campus of Appalachian State University
where his wife works.
Chad has been selling real estate full-time since his return to the
mountains. He likes sharing his knowledge and love of the area. For
these reasons he particularly enjoys working with buyers whether
they're new to the area or long-time residents. Please give him a
call or send him an email if you have any questions about real
estate in the High Country. |
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Scott Mayes
Cell: 828-773-4643
Email:
scottmayes@bellsouth.net
 Scott
Mayes is originally from Asheville, NC and has lived in the Blowing
Rock, Boone area since 1996. A Graduate of Fine Arts from Winthrop
University and married 27 years with 1 Daughter attending Blowing
Rock Elementary. Scott spent 20 years as a National Sales Manager
and Manufactures Representative for the Casual Furniture Industry.
Three years ago Scott decided to trade traveling nationally and
internationally for the serene mountains of the Blue Ridge. “I
welcome the opportunity to help anyone find their dreams in the
Mountains.” |
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Vic Troncalli
Cell 828-963-5478
Email vic@mountainplaces.com
 Vic
Troncalli is in Success Stories Volume I for RE/MAX International.
He came to the mountains in 2002 after 30 years in the Apparel
Industry commuting from Florida (Home) to New York as CEO of a large
women’s apparel firm, PETER POPOVITCH. Leaving his apartment in NYC
on 9/11, he said “I need a Laid Back Life” so he moved to Valle
Crucis in the NW North Carolina Mountains. Boone, NC is the home of
Appalachian State University and was recently placed as one of the
USA’s top retirement areas on the east coast, by Newsweek and USA
Today. With the highest elevations in the east, Vic went for
ALTITUDE without ATTITUDE! He previously owned 2 RE/MAX Franchises
in the High Country.
The area is a Summer home to thousands of second home resort buyers
from all over the USA especially Florida. All types of resort
buyers, running from the thermo nuclear summer HEAT as well as
taxes, insurance and other disasters which we just do not have up
here.
Vic sells REAL Estate and makes the process a No Brainer even in
these most difficult times. Cabins, Mountain Homes, Luxury homes,
Golf Homes, Condos and Townhomes as well as large tracts of mountain
land and HUGE VIEW LOTS!
Vic is the ”THE GODFATHER OF MOUNTAIN REAL ESTATE”. |
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Sandy Windelspecht
 Sandy
Windelspecht is originally from North Branch, Michigan. She
graduated from Michigan State University in 1991, with a degree in
Literature and Creative Writing. She went on to earn graduate
degrees from both the University of South Florida and Appalachian
State University in Instructional Technology. Sandy moved to Blowing
Rock in 2001 with her husband and two children. Her husband is a
faculty member at Appalachian State University, and both her
children attend school at Blowing Rock Elementary.
Sandy taught web design and business productivity courses at
Appalachian State University for three years before starting her own
business in web and graphic design. Her work has been featured on
local and national websites and within multiple college textbooks.
As a local businessperson, Sandy is ready to put her eight years of
online design and web marketing experience to work for you. |
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If you have any
questions or would like more information, please contact us
866.795.7337, 828.295.7337,
email us, or use our online request form. |
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