Vignette Realty helps buyers and Sellers in Franklin, NC, Highlands, NC, Cashiers, NC, and Otto, NC.. Find out more about purchasing a home in these areas.
Discover Your Perfect Home with Vignette Realty: A Story-Driven Approach to Real Estate in Western North Carolina
More than a decade ago, during a product launch in Las Vegas, a presenter inadvertently uttered the word 'Vignette.' Little did we know, this word would come to define the very essence of our agency. This moment ignited the vision of our founders, Kristie and Rashaune, to establish a real estate agency that places a premium on the power of storytelling in the buying and selling process.
A vignette—a short, meaningful story—captures the heart of who we are at Vignette Realty. We believe a story is the most powerful tool for selling or buying a home. Our "vignettes" are the stories our clients share with us—stories about their needs, hopes, and dreams for the perfect place to call home. We don't just sell properties; we help people find homes that are perfect for them.
Founded by Kristie and Rashaune in 2021, Vignette Realty has quickly grown into one of the largest and most trusted real estate agencies in Western North Carolina. With an unwavering focus on personalized service, innovative marketing strategies, and a deep understanding of local markets, we have successfully assisted over 400 plus buyers and sellers in cities such as Highlands, Franklin, Sylva, Otto, Bryson City, and Cashiers.
Whether you're in the market for a mountain home in Highlands or Cashiers, looking to sell your property in Franklin, interested in commercial properties, or eager to explore the charming communities of Western North Carolina, such as Sylva, Bryson City, Otto, or Clayton, Georgia, Vignette Realty is your trusted guide. Our clients are at the core of our operations, and we take pride in fostering enduring relationships that extend beyond mere transactions. Follow this link for more stories about Western North Carolina.
Let us help you write the next chapter in your story. Contact Vignette Realty today to start your journey to finding the perfect home in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina.
We take pride in helping one other succeed in their careers, balancing family and the art of selling Real Estate Property. These agents will help you write your next chapter in the Great Western North Carolina Mountains.
Jeff Wilson was the best !!!! He was super helpful, went above and beyond, even to go as far to get the water sample the buyers agent was suppose to do. He was always there when we had any questions, communication was top notch. We HIGHLY recommend Jeff to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. Thank you Jeff, you rock !!!!!!— Jim Strickland
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely Amazing Experience with Jeff! We are beyond grateful to have had the pleasure of working with Jeff! From start to finish, he went above and beyond, jumping through every hoop imaginable to help us secure the home of our dreams. When one deal unexpectedly fell apart at the last minute, Jeff didn’t miss a beat. He worked tirelessly, showing us countless homes and staying patient, supportive, and fully attentive to every request we had. In the end, we came full circle and ended up getting the very home we originally put an offer on—but not without Jeff’s unwavering dedication and expertise. His easy-going and fun personality ma...— Kai Eckley
I recently worked with Ryan and simply cannot put in words what a wonderful, efficient, caring , professional man he is. He made the entire process of home buying stress free and convenient (long distance). He was very honest and answered every question and explained the details! I would not recommend any other agency as he represents this agency as the total package. 11 star rating from this new home owner!— Kathy Nason
We reached out to Kristie to take over the stalled listing on our mountain home. The entire Vignette team stepped in and revamped our listing which resulted in a full asking price sale in less than 10 days. The process from start to finish was amazing. We then used Kristie to purchase our dream home with another smooth and professional transaction. I HIGHLY recommend the Vignette team to both sell and purchase real estate.10/10— Susan Hines
Rashaune De la Cruz, Owner of Vignette Realty, was an absolute pleasure to work with and incredibly helpful throughout the entire process of looking for houses, viewing them and finally purchasing mountain home of our dreams. I do not think that anyone could have been more accommodating than Rashaune was during the two years it took us find what we were looking for. I also had the pleasure of meeting Rashuane's partner and co-owner, Kristie, as well as several of the other people who work with them at Vignette Realty. Everyone there was great when I called or emailed them asking for more information, etc. If there is anyone who is searching for a mo...— Debbie Kelner
Kristie and Rashaune are both amazing and very knowledgable of the area. They are both so very friendly and communicate well.— Kevin Neal
We would give Kristie and Vignette Realty Five Stars Plus.... We have purchase real Estate in the past, but the attention to detail was second to none, from the help in finding the absolute best house, to all the details throughout closing and beyond. If you want a realty company that goes above and beyond... Vignette Realty is it!!!— Jerry Gresham
There's something that's refreshing about working with authentic people that are committed to excellence. I decided to list a house with Vignette after meeting Kristie when she brought a potential buyer to a house I had listed FSBO. After the first visit, I went home that night and told my wife that I was considering listing with her. Kristie and her client came for a second visit. Even though the original client wasn't interested I decided to list with her. Here's why: She's got a great attitude and a strong track record. She was focused on her client's needs and wants not what would best serve her business interests. And she will still go to bat f...— james pader
Great team, got everything done fast and simple. They made the process for our home buying easy and stressless.— Rodney Cameron
Kristie and the entire team at Vignette Realty is amazing. From the first meeting to the last Kristie was warm and embracing and makes you feel like family. We were a difficult client as our journey took us through an entire year. We were from out of state and Kristie and the team provided eyes on properties for us via excellent video coverage to include video rides into the properties. Kristie spent several days with us visiting properties on the days we were available on several different trips we made to the area. They were ALWAYS accommodating and VERY timely. We kept going back to one property that we continued to like and checked our boxes. Kr...— Thomas Steele
Couldn’t be happier with our experience with Vignette Realty. We were out of state buyers from Florida, and have 7 rental properties and a real estate investment company in Florida. Extremely happy with the responsiveness and ability of Rashaune to find exactly what we were looking for, as well as to take the time to show us any property that peaked our interest.— Alyssa Kay
My boyfriend and I had a great experience working with Ryan and his team. After hurricane Helene, I decided to sell my house in Asheville and move to Franklin. Zillow matched us with Ryan, and he was very down to earth and helpful right away. He made sure we knew about any disclosed issues with a home before seeing it and helped us navigate a contingency offer with and older couple that was a bit tricky due to their technological limitations. When he got sick at closing, his team stepped up and helped us through the final step of the buying process. Everyone we worked with was friendly and helpful. I definitely recommend Vignette Realty!— Grace Sabella
We bought our forever home in Franklin, NC but we did it from out of state which brought some challenges. Our realtor, Ryan, was our eyes, ears and boots on the ground for everything we needed. He took pictures and measurements for us and even met our grown children at the house when they were in town visiting so they could see it. His knowledge of the area, market trends and pricing is outstanding and we could not have done this without him. He was professional but also very friendly and he made the whole process so much easier for us and for that, we are forever grateful ! Thank you to Ryan, Kristie and the whole Vignette family !!— Kimberly Nipper
We worked with Ryan Cote and were very happy with his helpfulness, his extensive knowledge of all the ins and outs of real estate, and he was very accommodating to our schedule. Ryan also had very helpful suggestions. I highly recommend this realty group. I could tell how much they value their customers.— Lori crone
We cannot recommend Jeff enough! He truly went above and beyond to help us in our home-buying journey. Even though we couldn’t close on the first home we went under contract with due to lack of funding and challenging sellers, Jeff remained supportive, patient, and dedicated throughout the entire process. He’s incredibly knowledgeable, always prepared, and takes the time to answer every question, no matter how small. Jeff never rushed us during showings and made us feel comfortable and confident with every decision. His positive attitude and professionalism made what could have been a stressful experience so much easier. We are looking forward to ...— Kai Dragonfly
Kristie Brennan helped us sell our house/cabin in Franklin. We found her highly organized, attentive, and knowledgeable of all the processes of real estate. She was very professional and backed by an entire team of professionals. We were most impressed by the effectiveness of our communications with Kristie and the team – someone always answers the phone. She guided us through every step of the selling process – listing, showing, negotiating, due diligence, and selling. We recommend working with Kristie for any of your real estate needs!— Don Hodge
I recently sold an investment property in North Carolina while living in California, and I couldn’t be more grateful for Kristie Brennan and Vignette Realty! This was a unique situation—the property had a long-term tenant who sadly passed away, leaving the house in rough shape. I was anxious about the potential need to fly back and forth to handle repairs and contractors. Thankfully, Kristie made the entire process incredibly smooth and stress-free. She was an absolute lifesaver, coordinating everything from painters to cleaners to junk removal, without me ever having to step foot in NC. Her network of contractors was not only extensive but also ve...— Omar Ennabe
Kristie and her team at Vignette Realty are true professionals who have gone above and beyond to ensure that our first out-of-state home purchase would go smoothly. Kristie has great expertise in the locality we were searching and helped us find a gem! Kristie and her team were thorough, honest, communicative and friendly and made this experience enjoyable and stress-free. Even when we came across a potential hiccup, Kristie and her team worked around the clock to find a solution and we would not have been able to go through with the sale without their dilligence, patience and expertise! I highly recommend Kristie and Vignette Realty for all of your...— Bidisha Sinha
Super easy to work with. Someone always available to get in touch with during business hours. Patient and knowledgeable. We worked with Jeff Willson and he went above and beyond for us. Highly recommend Jeff and this office.— Lin Styron
I worked with Jeff Willson of Vignette Realty in Franklin, NC. We were connected through Zillow. I was interested in a specific property. Not being from North Carolina, I appreciated all of Jeff's guidance in making an offer, recommending an attorney for closing, scheduling inspections during the due diligence period, and ensuring everything was ready to go for closing. Jeff was an excellent buyer's agent; I felt he represented my interest and he was always available to answer my questions. I would recommend Jeff and Vignette Realty to anyone interested in purchasing a home in Franklin, NC.— Barbara Scotland
We had a wonderful experience working with Rashaune and were pleasantly surprised at how quick and painless the home buying process went from start to finish. As a lifelong Franklin resident, Rashaune has a keen understanding of the local real estate market. That was very useful as we could not always be physically present since we were buying from out of state. Everyone we encountered at Vignette were so friendly, professional, and knowledgeable and we will highly recommend them to anyone!— Jenny Damas
Special shout out to Rashaune, Amanda and the entire Vignette Realty team for guiding me to find this beautiful home! It is better than I ever imagined!! Over a year ago, Rashaune and I started looking for a home that met my checklist. She tirelessly opened the doors to at least a dozen or more homes and kept being positive and encouraging in my quest to find the right one!! When she opened the door to this one, I took one step inside and I knew without a doubt, this was it!! She and Amanda guided me through the negotiations, due diligence and closing!— Tracy Hedden
We enjoyed working with Sky! She was knowledgeable, friendly and readily available to answer questions and help!— Kristin Basner
Sky was amazing to work with! We were buying from out of state and she went above and beyond to do video tours and get us thorough information on properties we were interested in! I highly recommend looking her up when you’re ready to buy or sell!— Teresa Williams
Ryan went above and beyond to get my house sold. He helped get this through the due diligence period and to closing without any issues! Highly recommend.— Charlie Parker
Kristie Brennan and her team at Vignette Realty were so friendly and honed right in on what I wanted to purchase for property near Franklin, NC. The first property Kristie showed me was exactly what I wanted and I ended up making the purchase with the help of her team! I highly recommend her as a realtor.— Judy Rex
Sky is very attentive and helped me stay calm in the middle of all the chaos that comes with surveying land and negotiating offers and counter offers. We were doing everything from out of state and she kept the process smooth and easy. I plan on using her talents again in the near future on another possible land purchase.— Serina Kietzke
We recently had the pleasure of working with Sky Golebiewski-Kral. She has our highest recommendation! What a wonderful and knowledgeable agent. She listened intently, asked the right clarifying questions, and had creative solutions to our search. Well done!— Eric Smith
When I began looking for a house in Franklin, NC, I expected to find what I wanted quickly because the market was in its hottest phase. That didn’t happen. I found many real estate agents over a year and a half of searching, but none of them were willing to do more than simply show me a house for sale. I met Sky when I redirected my search for land to build a house. She took control of the search and sent me properties that met my desired requirements, viewed every property with me, gave me sound advice about each property and its area, and expertly controlled the closing process to make it easy. I have recommended her to several people who are also...— Linda Ryan
The Vignette Realty team excels in collaboration! Their team worked closely with us to understand our unique needs and goals. We worked with Kristie Brennan and experienced the team's well-thought-out strategy that considers every aspect of the selling process. The team's attention to detail and timely communication were impressive. We found Vignette Realty prioritized our best interests, offering personalized guidance and support throughout the journey. The team has a thoughtful approach and based on reviewing other sellers' experience, we too experienced outstanding results. If you're considering selling your home, I highly recommend Vignette Real...— David Oakes
Personality Plus!...that's how I describe Kristie! She and her team spent a lot of hours searching for our "forever home", at least for now :). Would not hesitate to go back to Kristie for any future purchases. And by the way, she will be listing our previous home.— Karen Dempsey
Jeff was great to work with as we traveled to listings from Franklin to Murphy.— Michael Jordan
Jeff Willson did a fantastic job of bringing my new Hiawassee River retreat to me. The process of buying a new home could not have been any easier. He answered all my questions, did any investigating of matters that I needed, and communicated at all times what needed to be done. He was the easiest realtor I have ever worked with. If you are looking for something specific, he will find it for you. Thank you again, Jeff! I appreciate all your efforts in this endeavor.— Alison Carrillo
Excellent experience. 👏— Alexander Neach
Such a smooth and enjoyable experience working with Sky and her team! We were from out of the area, but from the first email and phone call we felt like Sky cared about our dreams of owning land in Western North Carolina. Being a hometown girl she explained everything from the weather to life experiences and sold us on wanting to be part of the community of Franklin, NC, we came down for a week and she showed us the perfect piece of land that included everything off our wishlist, within a few days we had everything done, we couldn't believe how easy and comfortable the experience was, Thanks again Sky and the whole Vignette Realty team for your help...— Brian Costa
Rashaune was great to work with. Super efficient & responsive - would definitely recommend!— Alberto Cappelleti
My experience with Vignette Realty, Kristie, and her team was no less than 5 stars! Recommended by a friend, Kristie was incredibly helpful, knowledgeable and responsive throughout the whole process of selling my property. Even though I was out of state during the time of the listing/sale, Kristie's team kept me in the loop at all times and made the process a breeze. 10/10 would recommend!— Ryan Burgess
Rashaune was attentive to my needs and questions. They made sound recommendations that resulted in a relatively quick sale! Great experience!— Robert Cook
Jeff really went out of his way to make buying a new home a good experience for us. Since we were in Alaska at the time, dealing long distance was a bit more complicated. He helped us every step of the way!— Dana Rowlett
THE STARS ALIGNED!! 🌟 SKY! Sky, girl.. You are absolutely amazing at what you do. Not only did you help us close on our property in a record time of only 6 days because of our unique situation, but you helped save our fur babies as well which I'm forever thankful for 🙏🙌🫶 You are out of this world so your name Sky is so fitting! Your voice is so pretty too, especially when it's made up of pure kindness.. I finally found my go-to girl! Thank you for showing us that not all realtors are the same because you truly wanted to help & you did just that with such finesse. Our minds are blown & we are over the moon 🎑 Thank you so much for helping us stay...— Cheyenne Wade
Vignette was very easy to work with, they took great care of us. The team took amazing photos and video of the house, and they did all the legwork, organizing the survey and inspection for us. All in all, the transaction went very easily. I would definitely recommend.— Ashley Peterson
Billy and I really enjoyed working with Kristie and her team. Once we decided to list with them, they went into action and our listing was professionally done. Kristie guided us through the process of adjusting our price point when needed, and we felt comfortable with her advice. To help generate interest in our listing, she had the great idea of doing a Broker/Agent brunch at the house one morning which ended up producing a buyer that very afternoon. We are grateful for her guidance and completely satisfied with the outcome of our sale. A new family will now enjoy our house and we couldn't be happier for them. Thank you, Kristie and your amazing te...— Billy and Miriam Stripling
We recently purchased a home in Franklin NC. Our agent was Kristie Brennan with Vignette Realty. Kristie was wonderful to work with, we called her to look at another home and she was willing to work with our limited time. That home did not work out and after asking us what we were looking for Kristie was able to show us the home we bought. Kristie listened to us and the home was exactly what we were looking for. Because Kristie and her staff were so efficient we were able to close in a month. They took care of everything! Thank you so much Vignette Realty for all of your help, especially Kristie. We love our new home!— Mike and Monica Sheaffer
Rashaune and her team at Vignette Realty worked so hard to sell our house during a time when it just wasn't a seller's market. We had a pretty big snag along the way and they came up with new ideas and never lost hope. Vignette saw us to the "finish line." I would highly recommend them. They went above and beyond anything I expected.— Rebecca Frankel
If you want to get your house sold fast, I highly recommend Rashaune and Kristie! I did a pocket listing where my house was not even public, and Kristie found me the buyer and Rashaune represented me. The transaction went very smoothly! It was a high-dollar house of over $600k in Franklin. I tried a local company before them, called Bald Head, and they did not know how to close a deal. So look no further than Vignette Realty!— Colleen Kendall
Rashaune allowed us to take our time and worked with us to find the right property at the right price at the right location. Her timely follow up during the inspection and closing process put us at ease with the process and made the experience a pleasure.— Julie Lucas
The Vignette Realty team was an absolute delight to work with! Their attention to detail and promptness in making things happen was amazing! The team works very well together and puts forth the extra effort to ensure a smooth and expedient closing! We would highly recommend the Vignette Realty team to anyone looking for a professional, attentive Realtor.— Cheri Miller
Our experience with Vignette Realty made our house-buying experience so very special. We were not only shown the houses that fit what we were looking for but found Kristie Brennan was listening to everything we were saying. She showed us places in Franklin that answered many of our questions about the area. In the office, Amanda Bryant was quick to give us details and needed information and to answer any communication. At one time or another, everyone at Vignette Realty was there for us, making the whole process of buying our house a pleasant, happy experience. We highly recommend them and will use them in the future.— Erik De Jonge
Could not have been happier with the service and counsel we received from Rashaune and the Vignette Realty team! From showing to closing, I was blown away by the fact that I could call the Vignette office and speak to anyone, and they had a working knowledge of my transaction and could assist. As a fellow realtor in another state, I can't stress enough how rare that is. Kudos to Vignette for following through on a true "team" concept, and not just purporting marketing lip service.— Jake Lawhead
We met Jeff in August while traveling and on a spur of the moment, we saw a house on Zillow and asked to see it on a Saturday evening, within 10 minutes he called and arranged an appt for Sunday. We explained we were just getting started looking and weren't planning on buying until Apr or May '24. He showed us the house and asked a couple of weeks later if we were still coming down in Sept as we had already told him it was our plan, we picked out around 9 houses and he arranged everything, spending all Saturday with us listening to what we wanted. We would send an address and he would do a video tour for us and send it, always within a day of the re...— Tim Snyder
We love to tell yarns about the Western North Carolina Mountains! If you're new to the state, unfamiliar with the history of North Carolina, or simply curious, follow this link to learn some interesting facts about our history. Our heritage in this area crosses paths throughout the United States' history. If you move up to the area, you may as well learn what we are all about.
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53 E Main St., #J Franklin, NC 28734