Chris Herndon

Two Decades of Real Estate Expertise . . .

What do Clients Say?

"With his superior experience and knowledge of the real estate market, Chris Herndon met the needs of our investment group. We are confident in his ability to uncover real estate opportunities in the region and we look forward to working with him as we grow our investment portfolio.” Anthony Dilweg, Owner Dilweg Commercial & Figure 8 Point LLC - Figure 8 Island

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"Chris, thanks again for the great job you did in helping us to acquire our house on Figure 8 Island. There were a lot of details involved and we really appreciate the extra effort you put in to make it all go smoothly. You stand above the rest!" David Gardner - Entrepreneur, Angel Investor, and Venture Capitalist

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"This is only the second time I have written a testimonial. I have high expectations and Chris Herndon exceeded them all. He truly impressed me with his work ethics, knowledge and ability to follow through. In this difficult market Chris found me the perfect home for me. He listened and understood my needs and wishes. After viewing a home which went on the market that day Chris put in an offer for me with additional information showing good faith to the seller. We were told the seller appreciated the offer and thought it was strong, but they have a couple more showing over the next few days and wanted to let those play out before they made a decision. In less than 24hrs Chris called me and said they took the offer! We were told they canceled the other showings. A few weeks later while viewing the home again and meeting the seller he told me he took the offer because of the way it was professionally presented by Chris. The seller stated he had bad experiences in the past with Realtors and felt this agreement and Chris as my Realtor things would go smoothly. He was correct, they did. The seller was out of town during the closing. Afterwards I sent him a photo of Chris and myself at the attorney’s office and thanked him for his kindness and stated to him I was blessed to have Chris as my Realtor. His reply, “we both were”. I think that speaks volumes to Chris’s character, integrity, values and professionalism. Anyone who has Chris Herndon as their Realtor will also feel blessed. Chris is great at his job because he loves what he does and it shows." - Tisha Cook

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Our home was under contract in less than 24 hours! You made selling our home so easy. Extremely professional and your attention to detail is outstanding. Selling our home was a daunting task, but you made it feel effortless. Your kindness, expertise, and tireless efforts have earned our deepest gratitude. We're honored to have worked with you! Thank You Chris! - Susan Guarino & Paul Alcocer

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“Prior to our relocation to North Carolina from New Orleans, we had never even heard of Wilmington. Chris Herndon did an excellent job taking us around the city and pointing out the highlights of what makes Wilmington such a great place to live. He showed us several conveniently located neighborhoods within easy commuting distance to downtown, and he took the time to explain the pros and cons of each neighborhood. When we mentioned our fondness of boating and fishing, he actually took us for a ride on his boat rather than just pointing to the intracoastal waterway from the car. It felt like we were being guided by a close family member who had our best interest in mind. Our closing went very quickly as he facilitated everything for us. Thanks Chris - we love our new home! “ - Michael & Rachel Beland

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About Chris

Experience matters—and with two decades of proven real estate expertise, Chris Herndon brings the knowledge and insight that make the difference. When it comes to buying or selling a home in Western North Carolina, local knowledge and experience aren't just advantages—they're everything. 

Chris Herndon, who has called Asheville's historic Kenilworth neighborhood home since 2013 with his wife, Sandy, and their three sons, has spent nearly two decades building his expertise. He has personally guided hundreds of buyers and sellers toward successful transactions and, as a Broker-in-Charge, has trained and mentored agents while overseeing the intricacies of thousands of contracts totaling more than $1.3 billion in sales volume (source: MLS Data as Broker and Broker-in-Charge from Hive MLS -Cape Fear Region, and Canopy MLS - Western NC Region from 2007-2025).

A licensed North Carolina Broker since 2007 and Principal Broker since 2010, Chris combines deep local knowledge, extensive experience, and an insider's understanding of neighborhoods, pricing trends, and opportunities. He makes the real estate process seamless and stress-free, whether clients are buying their first home, upgrading, or investing. As an Accredited Luxury Home Specialist (ALHS®), he understands the nuances of high-end properties, yet his approachable style and practical insight appeal to buyers and sellers at every stage.

With more than 30 years of hands-on experience in residential construction and renovation, Chris helps clients see not just what a home is—but what it can become.

His work mentoring and training agents as a Broker-in-Charge provides him with unique insight into strategy, negotiation, and market dynamics, which translates into confident, well-informed guidance for every client.

His intimate knowledge of Western North Carolina communities and markets gives clients a distinct advantage in one of the state's most competitive real estate landscapes.

Beyond real estate, Chris is an avid outdoorsman and hiker and enjoys international travel with his family. Whether exploring local trails or distant shores, he brings the same adventurous spirit and thoughtful guidance to helping clients achieve their real estate goals.

Experience the difference of working with a true local expert. Read the testimonials from Chris's clients to see why buyers, sellers, and investors consistently trust him to deliver exceptional results and personalized guidance.