Helping you find your place in Hickory.
Thea Russell is a people-centered real estate professional at True North Realty with a background in ministry and leadership. She is dedicated to serving the Hickory area with excellence, integrity, and a genuine heart for people.
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A calm, thoroughly local guide for one of life's biggest moves.
Thea Russell is a people-centered real estate professional who believes the most meaningful work happens when you walk alongside others during important chapters of their lives. Her background in ministry—anchored in leadership, mentorship, and unwavering support—made the transition into real estate a natural one. She
Read Thea's story →Three steps to your next home.
- 01Meet with Thea
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
Thea guides you through offers, inspections, and closing — start to finish.
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""We can’t say enough good things about Thea Russell! From day one, she was excited to pull out all the stops to find us exactly what we were looking for. She dedicated an entire day to showing us various neighborhoods so we could find the perfect fit, always p…"
"Thea was knowledgeable of the area and the standard practices of Real Estate negotiations. If she didn't know the answer to a question, she wasn't afraid to in…"
"We had been considering a move from Massachusetts to North Carolina for a couple of years. We’d heard wonderful things about Hickory and began watching the You…"
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