My story, and how it shapes the way I work with you.
With her extensive knowledge of the Catawba Valley area and deep roots in Surry County, Rachel brings a wealth of experience and a genuine passion for helping clients find their perfect properties. Her exceptional skills in financial coaching and relocation assistance make her a valuable asset to the agency. Rachel's background speaks volumes about her dedication to the North Carolina community. Having lived in the Catawba Valley area for nearly a decade, she has established strong ties to the region. However, her heart belongs to Surry County, where she was born and raised. Rachel, along with her husband, Josh, and their children, currently resides near the scenic Lake Rhodhiss. As a certified Master Financial Coach through Ramsey Solutions, Rachel brings a unique perspective to the real estate industry. She excels in helping clients discover properties that perfectly align with their budgets and financial goals. Rachel's expertise in financial coaching ensures that clients make informed decisions, enabling them to secure their dream homes while maintaining a strong financial foundation. With years of experience as a licensed broker, Rachel has demonstrated her exceptional skills and dedication to the profession. She has successfully facilitated sales totaling nearly $8 million in sales volume, showcasing her aptitude for navigating the complex real estate market. Furthermore, Rachel's background as a real estate paralegal provides her with invaluable knowledge and insights into the legal aspects of transactions, streamlining the process for her clients. Rachel's passions extend beyond her real estate career – making music, farming and as an active member of her local church, embodying her commitment to community engagement and service.
- ◆ Certified Master Financial Coach (Ramsey Solutions)
A local guide, with a boutique brokerage's full weight behind them.
Rachel pairs deep local knowledge with True North's marketing, technology, and distribution — so clients get concierge-level attention without giving up scale.
How Rachel + 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.
Rachel 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 Rachel, Rachel answers. No junior handoff.
- ✓Local expertise across Hickory, Connelly Springs, Mount Airy — 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. Rachel works with you virtually or in person.