My story, and how it shapes the way I work with you.
Jordan Blades, originally from Toronto, Canada, brings a wealth of experience and a diverse background to his work as a real estate professional. Having lived in two different countries and four different states, he has a deep understanding of what it means to find a place to truly call home. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in History with a focus on European History from the University of North Carolina Charlotte, graduating summa cum laude. His background in history has given him a strong attention to detail and a deep appreciation for the stories behind every home and community. Jordan’s personal mission is to make the home buying or selling process as smooth and stress-free as possible. Whether guiding first-time buyers through the complexities of the market or assisting seasoned homeowners with their next big move, he approaches each transaction with professionalism, empathy, and an unwavering focus on his clients’ needs. Outside of work, he is an avid golfer, a guitar enthusiast, and a music lover who cherishes spending time with his dogs and family.
A local guide, with a boutique brokerage's full weight behind them.
Jordan pairs deep local knowledge with True North's marketing, technology, and distribution — so clients get concierge-level attention without giving up scale.
How Jordan + 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.
Jordan 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 Jordan, Jordan answers. No junior handoff.
- ✓Local expertise across Hickory, Cornelius, Huntersville — 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. Jordan works with you virtually or in person.