Helping you find your place in Hickory.
Kelly Johnson is a Broker with True North Realty in Hickory, NC, bringing over five years of real estate experience and 20 years in banking. Licensed in both NC and CA, she specializes in buyers, listings, and relocation, offering expert guidance and personalized service.
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Hi, I’m Kelly Johnson! With over five years of real estate experience, I’ve honed my skills in one of California’s most demanding markets, working on a top-performing team that ranked in the top 1% of its market. Throughout my career, I have developed a reputation for attention to detail, market insight, and a personal
Read Kelly's story →Three steps to your next home.
- 01Meet with Kelly
Share your goals, timeline, and budget in a no-pressure conversation.
- 02Get a personal strategy
A plan built around you — powered by True North's marketing and market intel.
- 03Move with confidence
Kelly guides you through offers, inspections, and closing — start to finish.
5.0 ★ · 4 verified reviews
"We very much enjoyed working with Kelly! We moved from WA to NC and we weren’t sure what we were looking for- land to build, house with acreage, house on the lake, townhome, rental…"
"When we first met Kelly, she sat down with us for over an hour and explained the entire home buying process. As first time homebuyers, this was extremely helpful and informative! …"
"Kelly was wonderful! This was the first time I have ever bought a house, and she was available whenever I had a question. She also went above and beyond to make the entire process…"
"Kelly showed me a number of homes to choose from. She stayed within my budget and the type of homes I wanted to see. She is extremely knowledgeable, thorough and a delight to work …"
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