Jessica Auten

Serving Northwest NC and Northeast TN

What do Clients Say?

Jessica portrays the utmost professionalism in her work while maintaining a positive and easygoing demeanor. It was a pleasure to work with her from our very first meeting! We became friends through the process of selling our home and she brought us the perfect buyer. She managed every detail throughout the process with grace and humor. She is definitely our realtor of choice in the high country area and we high recommend her to become yours!

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Jessica is a complete professional who understands every aspect of the mountain market. We had another realtor recommend we list our cabin 20% lower. Jessica saw the value of our spectacular views, privacy and fantastic cabin in like new condition. Her vast knowledge and experience enabled her to list it at the appropriate price and sell it quickly at full price. She couldn’t have been more helpful, and was a true pleasure to work with.

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Words cannot fairly describe how much Jessica exceeded our expectations in the listing and promoting of our home sale. She was very responsive in getting back to us in even the smallest details and went above and beyond throughout the course of our eventual sale. We would highly recommend Jessica to anyone looking for a realtor that has all the tools and intangibles that are needed in today's competitive market. She is truly the consummate professional.

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Working with Jessica was a great experience! She meticulously handled every detail and took proactive steps to sell our home, such as creating an amazing tour video, designing eye-catching marketing flyers, and promoting the property on social media. Jessica's positive attitude transformed a potentially stressful process into an enjoyable journey. Her dedication and creativity made us feel truly understood and supported at every step. We wholeheartedly recommend Jessica for her outstanding professionalism and thoughtful approach—she is the best!

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When I first inquired about a property in Banner Elk I received numerous responses via emails. However, Jessica was the only to actually call me. As a result we chose to work with her. For over a year we have been going back n forth on various properties ranging from $6m to $800k. We just never found one that struck the buy me cord. Until, we found one in Beech Mountain Community. We purchased it and then she was showing me some other land properties and purchased an 8 acre plot. We have become good friends with her and her husband. She is very professional, resourceful and knowledgeable. We were very fortunate to have her involved with our purchases and was very involved in making sure we were getting the best value and that we were secure in our investments. I would highly recommend her for anyone looking to purchase a property in the high country. I am sure we will continue to work with her in the future.

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About Jessica

Originally from Waxhaw, North Carolina, Jessica Auten discovered her love for the High Country as an undergraduate at Appalachian State University, where she earned a BSBA in Hospitality and Tourism Management. After completing her Master of Business Administration, she chose to make Boone her home, raising her family in this special community. Now a broker associate with Premier Sotheby’s International Realty in Banner Elk, Jessica delights in helping others find their perfect home, getaway or vacation investment property in the High Country. Recognized consistently as a top-producing global advisor, she is known for her dedication and exceptional service. She is a member of Club 1744, is RealTrends Verified among the Top 1.5% of agents nationwide, and has been named a High Country Top 50 REALTOR® and is a proud member of the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing Guild Elite, a distinction that reflects her experience and success in the upper-tier real estate market.

Jessica’s professional journey began in boutique hotel management as a sales manager for The Village Inns of Blowing Rock. Quickly promoted to general manager, she gained extensive experience in marketing, customer service, accounting and human resources. She later joined Blue Ridge Mountain Club, where she managed their Blowing Rock sales office, supporting marketing and event efforts for the new development. Jessica continued her hospitality career as general manager of the Courtyard Marriott in Boone for nine years, leading the property to achieve several regional and national awards, including Marriott’s prestigious Diamond Circle.

Real estate was a natural progression for Jessica, combining her passion for homes and design with her hospitality expertise. She has experience buying, renovating and selling properties, adding value through hard work and vision. Her background serves her well in the High Country’s market, driven by second homeowners and vacation properties. Known for her integrity, loyalty, positivity and problem-solving abilities, Jessica delivers outstanding client experiences and fosters long-lasting relationships.

A longtime Boone resident, Jessica is deeply rooted in her community. She and her husband, Zak, own Benchmark Provisions Beer and Wine Market downtown, and she has also served as an adjunct professor at Appalachian State’s Walker College of Business. They are proud parents of Molly, an AppState student, and Colt, a local middle schooler. Jessica enjoys traveling, trail riding with her horses at Moses Cone and Leatherwood Mountains, boating and camping on Watauga Lake, and walking her three bulldogs in the beautiful mountains.

Jessica also dedicates her time to community service. She serves on the Habitat for Humanity board of directors, mentors for Women of Walker and has held board positions with the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce, High Country Workforce Development Board, High Country Host and Boone Tourism Development Authority. She also serves on the High Country Association of REALTORS® MLS Board of Directors.

Jessica is a licensed REALTOR® in North Carolina and Tennessee, with designations as an Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®), Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist, Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE) and Seller Representative Specialist (SRS). She is Ninja Selling Certified and is an active member of the National Association of REALTORS®, the High Country Association of REALTORS®, the North Carolina Association of REALTORS®, the Tennessee Association of REALTORS®, the Tennessee/Virginia Regional MLS and the Canopy REALTOR® Association.