"Jeff was great to work with as we traveled to listings from Franklin to Murphy."
Jeff's upbringing, his father being a pilot in the United States Air Force, instilled remarkable adaptability in him. His life was a series of exciting new opportunities, from Hawaii to England, Georgia to Washington. His experience in the military not only prepared him to interact with new people with ease but also to adapt and overcome the many challenges of life. This adaptability is a critical strength he brings to his role at Vignette Realty, ensuring he can handle diverse situations quickly and confidently.
Jeff's career journey began as a paramedic and continued into Rehabilitative Therapy, fueled by his passion for helping people. His 20 successful years in this field are a testament to his dedication and commitment to making a difference in the lives of those in need. His unwavering commitment to his clients inspires all of us at Vignette Realty, and we are proud to have him on our team.
As with any occupation, as life progressed, Jeff began looking for an alternative career path to provide quality time with family. Jeff's good friend convinced him to look into the real estate industry. After researching the available opportunities, Jeff studied and obtained his real estate license, which the firm of John L Scott solicited. Jeff grew his business over the next two years and became known as the "Zen Real Estate Agent." Jeff's demeanor, analytical approach, and frankness have enabled him to relate to clients searching to sell or buy a home.
Music has always been an adventure for Jeff. His fluency with the piano, guitar, bass guitar, drums, and singing has led him to several record labels. More importantly, this passion created the moment when Jeff met Alycia. Alycia had graduated with a degree in journalism, and they met at a concert Jeff was performing at. They married and had two children, Bodhi and Trey, and an additional child, Zuma, a beloved yellow lab.
Jeff's family fell in love with the North Carolina Region during their trip through the Appalachian Mountains. Their enchantment with the mild climate, beautiful mountains, and friendly people is a testament to the warmth and comfort of the community. This love for the region reflects the welcoming and friendly nature of the community, which we strive to embody in our interactions with our clients at Vignette Realty.
Jeff and his wife, Alycia, decided to investigate living in the North Carolina Region. After searching for some time in the Western North Carolina mountains, Jeff and Alycia met Kristie Brennan, who understood their needs and wants. Kristie, co-owner of Vignette Realty with Rashaune De La Cruz, did a remarkable job selling a home to Jeff's family and securing a highly-rated Broker. This positive experience with Vignette Realty significantly influenced Jeff's decision to join the company.
Jeff is a valuable asset at Vignette Realty, which prides itself on calculated research, understanding its clients' key concerns, and diligently searching for the perfect match. Our unique selling points, commitment to understanding and meeting our client's needs, and personalized and efficient service have built a strong following of clients who appreciate the value we bring to their real estate transactions.
His family is in love with Macon County and could not be happier. Jeff enjoys hiking, swimming, and boating with Alycia and their two boys when he is not working. His children are home-schooled and are involved in many local activities, such as the Smokey Mountain Performing Arts and the 4H club, and the boys have built a thriving "Honey" business through the 4H program. Music is a big part of Jeffs family, and they spend many hours together in their home music studio. We are lucky to have Jeff as an associate, and our clients feel much the same.
"Jeff was great to work with as we traveled to listings from Franklin to Murphy."
"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 easies..."
"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."
"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!"
"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 te..."
"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."
"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..."
"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 request. Made another trip down there and again with 10 houses we were interested in and spent another Saturday showing us them. Finally saw 1 on Zillow and he went and said Yeah it's you, he was right. Mind you the houses were from Franklin to Murphy by the Tenn border, he showed us any we wanted to see. If more stars were an option I would up my review. I would HIGHLY recommend Vignette if you are looking for a home in NC, we are from IN, and buying a house out of state is stressful enough but this team made it so much less stressful and easy, the contacts I was given for services are spot on and made the purchase so much less stressful. Appreciate everything Jeff has done for us in making this a pleasant experience."
"Jeff was great to work with! We were out of town buyers and he was super responsive and flexible with our schedule. He also offered to view properties for us and sent videos, so we could decide if we wanted to make the trip out to see something in person. He helped us deal with a few obstacles du..."
"Jeff was great to work with! We were out of town buyers and he was super responsive and flexible with our schedule. He also offered to view properties for us and sent videos, so we could decide if we wanted to make the trip out to see something in person. He helped us deal with a few obstacles during closing and made the process a lot less stressful."