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 David Laughter
828-964-6303 mobile
828-295-0989 home
david@blowingrockrealestatenc.com
A native of North Carolina, now living year round in Blowing Rock, David has thirty-five years of sales experience to assist
with all of your real estate needs in Blowing Rock and the surrounding areas. Also, as Broker In Charge, David is responsible
for the oversight of all of the Blowing Rock Real Estate firm’s brokers as well as all the company’s real estate transactions.
David believes in operating the agency with the highest integrity and ethics, which is one of the reasons Blowing Rock Real Estate is such a
trusted source for the High Country’s real estate needs.
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 Brian Smith
828-773-7777 mobile
828-268-0608 home
brian@blowingrockrealestatenc.com
Brian was born in Nigeria, Africa where his
parents were medical missionaries. The
family then moved to Richmond VA. He moved
to Boone in 1982 to attend Appalachian State
University.
After graduating, he owned a pet store for
six years. He then continued working in
sales for Verizon Wireless until he went
into real estate in 2002.
Brian enjoys riding his horses and spending
time with his miniature mules, donkeys and
Labrador Retriever. Brian enjoys outdoor
activities such as snowboarding, hiking,
camping and fishing in Blowing Rock North
Carolina and the High Country.
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 Jerry Starnes
828-773-6650 mobile
jerry@blowingrockrealestatenc.com
Jerry, a native of Hickory, got his lifetime wish and moved to Blowing Rock North Carolina permanently in 2000.
A graduate of UNC – Chapel Hill with a degree in business, Jerry continued his education at Emory University in Atlanta
where he earned his MBA. Jerry began his business career as an auditor with the (now famous) Arthur Anderson auditing
firm. His diverse interests led him to Texas where he managed sales of a steel distribution company for sixteen years. His
last steel challenge was building a new Nucor Steel Division’s sales from zero to $500 million in eight years, including
business relationships in China, Taiwan and Spain.
In Longview, Texas Jerry was in charge of building an Episcopal church sanctuary with stained glass windows, slate floors, and beautiful pipe
organ. Jerry also had the pleasure of developing a specialty retail shopping village and was the first President of the Longview Tourist Bureau.
Jerry and his wife Genie, are members of St. Mary of the Hills Episcopal Church and Blowing Rock Methodist Church, the Jazz Society and the
Blowing Rock Country Club. They can be found hiking, gardening, golfing, and have promised each other to learn to fly fish together!
Having lived in Texas for 20 years, their children graduated from the University of Texas in Austin. But for Genie and Jerry, North Carolina was
always “home”.
Looks like Jerry will be torn between golf, fishing, and sharing his love of Blowing Rock North Carolina with real estate clients.
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 David B. Laughter II, Broker In
Charge
828-773-7800 mobile
david2@blowingrockrealestatenc.com
As a partner, David identifies and assesses potential business opportunities for the firm. As a broker, David represents
clients’ interests in all areas of transacting real estate properties.
David began as a commercial real estate broker with Meca Properties in Charlotte, NC in 2000. As his career progressed,
he took the opportunity to relocate to Blowing Rock and pursue his dream of having his own real estate firm. David’s
vision is to create a full-service real estate firm that offers the highest quality of client services in the High Country for all
that participate in real estate transactions: buyers, sellers and other brokers alike.
Prior to his career in real estate, David owned retail and wholesale import / export furniture businesses with locations in Charlotte, NC, Atlanta,
GA, High Point, NC and Foscoe, NC. Born in Morganton, NC, David has always had a love for the mountains. In 1997, David and his wife Noelle
were married in Blowing Rock and now call it home with their two sons David III and Jack.
David is a member of the National Association of Realtors, the North Carolina Association of Realtors, and the Avery / Watauga Association of
Realtors. He is actively involved in the surrounding Blowing Rock North Carolina and is an active candidate pursuing his CCIM certification.
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 Drew Taylor
828-773-9900 mobile
drew@blowingrockrealestatenc.com
Drew Taylor is a Boone native that loves the
area and wants others to live here and see
the benefits of Watauga County. A 1995
graduate of Appalachian State University
with a BA in Marketing and a minor in
History, he also played golf for the school
and then professionally for three years. His
family owned Boone Auto Exchange for almost
60 years where he operated a productive and
honest business. Now selling Blowing Rock
North Carolina real estate he will continue
to help locals as well as newcomers to the
High Country enjoy what it has to offer with
ethics and integrity. He is licensed in
North Carolina and Tennessee.
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 Anne
Smart
828-260-0413 mobile
anne@blowingrockrealestatenc.com
Anne is a native of Newport, RI who began
her love of Blowing Rock many years ago as a
family vacation destination before moving
here in 1997. She began practicing Real
Estate shortly after her move to Blowing
Rock with a Real Estate firm on Main Street
and did so for several years before being
recruited by the Ginn Company as a sales
executive for their local Laurelmor project.
Her time with Ginn provided her with many
experiences that general Real Estate does
not provide and though she enjoyed her work,
she missed her friends in Blowing Rock and
the diversity of general Real Estate. Anne
joined Blowing Rock Real Estate in August
2007.
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 Olga
Fairbanks
Mobile: 406-9502
olga@blowingrockrealestatenc.com
Have you ever dreamed of having a beautiful home in the mountains? I know I did! Did you ever want to live in a place
where the education was first-class, the seasons were true fall, winter, spring and summer and alive with color? A place
where most of the seasons are spent rocking on your front porch watching the vibrant, seasonal colors change? These are
some of the reasons my family and I relocated to the mountains of North Carolina. Did I mention the picturesque
scenery? In the mountains of North Carolina is where you will find majestic scenery with more colors than a painter’s
palette…. The kind you only see in pictures.
My name is Olga Fairbanks and I am a native of Florida. I attended the University of Florida where I received a Bachelor’s
Degree in Business Administration and then went on to get my Masters Degree in Elementary Education. Prior to relocating to the charming
mountain area of Boone, I worked as a Reading Recovery Teacher for ten years in Palm Beach County, Florida.
I first visited the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains over a decade ago when my husband, then boyfriend, introduced me to the High Country. I
instantly fell in love with the serene, harmonious atmosphere. After spending our honeymoon in the High Country, my husband and I knew we
wanted to make the area our home! And now, our dream has become a reality. Nearly ten years later, we are living our dream. We are married
with two, beautiful young children, living in Boone, North Carolina!
At Blowing Rock Real Estate you will find agents that are honest, friendly, and inviting. Let me invite you to live out your dream and show you
all the opportunities that await you!!!
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 Tyler
J. Bryson
Broker, ABR
Mobile: 828-773-4945
tyler@blowingrockrealestatenc.com
 Tyler is a twelve-year veteran Blowing Rock Agent who resides in Blowing Rock. He has
consistently remained a Multi-million dollar producer from his very first year in real estate and
has handled properties from $20,000 to $3,000,000!
While vacationing in the High Country, Tyler and his wife of 20 years, Malissa developed a true love for Blowing Rock. The
beautiful mountains, wonderful town, good schools, perfect climate, and many outdoor activities, made this the perfect place
to raise their three children. So, in November 1997, Tyler and Malissa packed up and moved to a better life in Blowing Rock.
While in Florida, Tyler worked with two 5-star resorts and gained extensive experience in the hospitality industry. Tyler’s love for working with
people and his love for the fitness field, led him to a career in Fitness Training.
He attended both Palm Beach Atlantic College and Broward Community College completing prerequisites for physical therapy. In 1987 he
completed Youth With A Mission’s Discipleship Training School, serving in missions in the Philippines. Later with an interest in fitness, he went
on to attend the Fitness Institute; he completed several Fitness Training courses, earning several training credentials. Upon arriving in Blowing
Rock, Tyler began a Personal Fitness Training Business, which he operated until committing to real estate full time.
The Bryson family attends church at Living Water in Boone, and their children attend school at Blowing Rock Elementary, Watauga High School,
and Ywam Chico California. Tyler enjoys time with his family, hiking, fishing, and snowboarding, as well as just plain being outdoors. With
Tyler’s real estate experience and enthusiasm for the area, he is eager to help accommodate all your real estate needs.
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Laura Coley
828-446-4866 mobile
laura@blowingrockrealestatenc.com
Laura’s 30 year career in Design and Real Estate makes her a huge asset to both sellers and buyers. For sellers, her expertise in staging homes can help make all the difference in how well a home looks for any buyer walking through the front door. Part of listing your home with Laura is getting her expert assistance with how your home Is presented to potential buyers. For buyers, she can help them in vision how a home can be decorated or furniture placed to utilize the home’s space and accentuate the positive features of any home. Whether buying or selling, Laura is ready, willing and very able to help you have a smooth and successful real estate experience! |
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Robin Kojak Klykken
828-962-9222 mobile
robin@blowingrockrealestatenc.com
Robin relocated from Texas to the Carolinas in 2000 with her husband, Per. After living in Charlotte a few years, she & her husband purchased a home in 2002 in the Blowing Rock area. Her passion for nature and wildlife made her relocation to the High Country an easy transition. Robin enjoys gardening, hiking and daily runs along the trails of the Watauga with her canine companions, female Weimaraners, Gracie and Leela.
“My love for where I now call home and its endless beauty make me extremely excited and proud to announce my affiliation with Blowing Rock Real Estate. I’d love to show what I love about the Blue Ridge Mountains!”
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