My story, and how it shapes the way I work with you.
With 4 years of experience in real estate, I’m passionate about helping clients find their perfect place to call home. Growing up in Taylorsville, NC, and living in Hickory since the age of 18, I have a deep appreciation for the beauty, community, and opportunities this area has to offer. As a proud mom to my energetic soon-to-be 2-year-old son, I understand the importance of creating a home where memories are made and lives flourish. My love for the outdoors—whether hiking, kayaking, or boating—has taught me the value of finding balance and peace, much like what a perfect home brings to life. In addition to my real estate career, I serve on the board of directors for the Hickory Soup Kitchen, a ministry I’m deeply passionate about. Giving back to the community is a core part of who I am. I’m also the owner of Muscle Maintenance, where I help people live pain-free, healthier lives. As a graduate of Lenoir-Rhyne University, I combine local expertise, a heart for service, and a commitment to excellence to ensure my clients’ needs are met. Whether you’re buying, selling, or investing, I’m here to walk alongside you every step of the way.
A local guide, with a boutique brokerage's full weight behind them.
Cortney pairs deep local knowledge with True North's marketing, technology, and distribution — so clients get concierge-level attention without giving up scale.
How Cortney + True North actually market your home.
No cookie-cutter checklists. Every listing gets the same senior-level treatment.
A real comparative market analysis with live absorption data from Canopy MLS — plus an honest range, not a wish price.
Every listing includes pro photography, floor plans, and — where it earns its keep — drone, video walk-throughs, and twilight shots. No 'good enough' iPhone photos.
Your home hits Canopy MLS plus Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin, and Homes.com — all with correct data and pro media.
True North's Social Studio generates on-brand posts across Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn, plus a targeted email push to our sphere and past-client database.
Cortney negotiates with a full brokerage playbook behind them — pricing strategy, inspection response templates, and appraisal defense that a solo agent can't match.
A dedicated coordinator owns your timeline — inspections, appraisal, lender check-ins, closing — so you get updates, not scavenger hunts.
You get a real person on the phone, backed by the entire True North operation.
- ✓Direct access — you text Cortney, Cortney answers. No junior handoff.
- ✓Local expertise across Lenoir, Hickory, Hudson — schools, commutes, HOAs, the stuff Zillow can't tell you.
- ✓Early access to True North's coming-soon listings and network-sourced opportunities before they hit the public MLS.
- ✓Preferred lender + inspector + attorney bench — vetted, not paid referrals.
- ✓A written buyer or seller game plan before you ever tour or list.
- ✓Transparent pricing — no junk fees, no surprise closing costs.
- ✓Post-close support: contractor referrals, tax appeals, refinance timing.
- ✓A brokerage that treats agents like partners, not seat-fillers — which is why your agent is here for the long haul.
True North Realty · Hickory, NC
Based in downtown Hickory and serving buyers and sellers across the Catawba Valley, Lake Norman, the High Country, and the greater Charlotte and Triad regions. Cortney works with you virtually or in person.