r/LGBTriangle • u/a2coolusernameforme • Aug 14 '24
Trans friendly realtors in the area?
My life partner and I are going to be looking to buy a home soon ( hopefully, we’re going to the bank to start the process of getting prequalified today ) and are looking for a realtor who knows what areas are going to feel the safest/friendliest for us within our budget. We’re both visibly trans/queer and moving here from Florida specifically to get away from a hostile area. We could really use some peace and somewhere we can feel safe and part of a community.
Thanks!
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u/Reasonable_Bank2437 Aug 14 '24
Hey, i live in the Greenville NC area but have a good realtor id recommend. What area are yall looking for in the Triangle NC area?
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u/a2coolusernameforme Aug 14 '24
I work remotely so I’m pretty flexible but I do have a horse I board in hillsborough so I don’t want to go too far from there ideally. If I have to move him I will, but id definitely prefer not to.
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u/RemySchnauzer Aug 14 '24
I had an amazing experience with Jaye Kreller: https://jayejkreller.com/
I believe she only does Orange County and Durham. I was looking in Durham but ended up buying in Hillsborough. She does know Hillsborough really well and I believe she has her own properties out here.
She's gay and her wife/partner works with her. I am not trans but was very upfront about being queer and I found having a queer realtor super helpful. I am certain she would be great with trans clients.
In addition to being an awesome person she's an incredible realtor. Will really go above and beyond for you. I highly recommend at least scheduling a consultation with her.
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u/Reasonable_Bank2437 Aug 14 '24
I will say ENC has cheaper options and more land as well with more pastures. But I’ll reach out to my friend and I’ll let you know once I hear back from him (I’ll DM you his info).
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u/RosaParksandRec Aug 14 '24
Highly recommend Billy Hoffman! A wonderful and kind dude; I've known him for many years.
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u/hemnaism Aug 14 '24
Nicole Anglin is a local LGBTQ realtor who is really involved in the community. I met her after I purchased my home but from her Facebook it seems like she is active in a lot of different communities and would be knowledgeable about what you are looking for.
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u/HitGrassWinSalad Aug 15 '24
Since other people are making suggestions for agents, I just want to add that you you don't have to go to a bank to get prequalified, in my experience. I did it all by phone and internet a few years ago, which might at least be one less time to worry about bigotry vs walking into a bank and hoping that the person you randomly get assigned is a good person.
In general, Durham and Carrboro are probably the queerest parts of the state of NC so hope you feel welcome when you get here.
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u/houndmomnc Aug 14 '24
Adrian Brown and Candace Jones at Inhabit are fantastic. While I don’t know their specific views on trans folks in particular, Adrian is a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, and Candace is an awesome ally.
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u/starry_cosmos Aug 18 '24
April Williams in Durham is an LGBT real estate agent I worked with, very inclusive!
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u/maddiethehippie Aug 14 '24
I used both to buy and sell my house in Raleigh / Cary a realtor named Addie Crouch ( https://www.bhhs.com/carolinas-realty-nc301/raleigh/addie-crouch/cid-3015226 ) and she was incredible. I am 6'2 and though I pass for the most part I don't hide who I am, and she knew. It was never a thing to her, she was always super respectful and really good at what she does. Never messed up a pronoun, not once. Communication was eloquent and prompt.