" (5 STARS) Selling or buying a house can be stressful. That's why you want to someone who'll make it less so. Rick is a very personable guy with a great sense of humor. He also has the patience of Job. We were searching for "the" house and took forever, but he never gave up on us and gave us our space. He's been in the business for a long time and will help you make sure you do all the stuff you need to. He's been in the area for along time and knows all the neighborhoods and schools. He knows lots of other realtors (he was the President of the Realtors Group) to extend your network. His partners: attorneys, financial people, inspectors and appraisers are all first rate. We did tons of financial research and comparison shopping and ended up with Rick's group as the best deal. If you're buying he'll work with you in the way you want—he'll find you a house, or he'll dig deep on a house you find online. If you're selling, he'll help you show the house in the best possible light and work"

  -Geoff Dunkak, Client

"(5 STARS) We met Rick at an open house he was hosting. The house was not near what we were looking for, so he focused on developing a relationship with us in those 1st few minutes. Rick is first and foremost a good listener. He worked tirelessly & patiently to find the right match for us. He was gracious through dozens of site visits with my wife & I. We were looking for a home w/history & architectural detail; a great yard & a nice neighborhood. Rick embraced this & made it fun. We would work with him again in a heartbeat & highly recommend him. He was also a great resource for a plumber & electrician.""

  -Steve Miller, Client

"(4 STARS) We're not even close to closing, but Rick has been amazing. He's like a coach, a cheerleader, team mascot, and star player rolled into one incredibly knowledgeable and fun-to-work-with package. He's a great resource and has become a great friend. I imagine that when the process is over, I'll enthusiastically upgrade Rick to five stars! (He has to work towards something, right?)""

  -Nina Baltierra, Client

"(5 STARS) I first met Rick as a coach for my son's soccer team many years ago. My son and I both liked Rick's enthusiasm...he is (and was) the perfect blend of kindness and firmness. That's why I knew when I began to look for a house that Rick would be the perfect advocate. Not only did he have great enthusiasm throughout the process, but he had a lot of patience with mine and my partner's requests (there were many). We also benefitted directly from Rick's vast experience in the real estate business. He knows a great deal about the minutiae of purchasing a home and about protecting the interests of a client. I'd gladly recommend him to anyone, not only as a real estate agent, but as a dependable friend.""

  -Peter Piche, Client

"(5 STARS) I started house shopping the breadth of northern NC in the Fall of 2011 and through spring of 2012. Rick Hardy was recommended to me. Mr Hardy went above and beyond...finding me excellent agents from Asheville to Tarboro and so many cities in between, quite literally exceeding expectations. I wholeheartedly recommend Mr Hardy.""

  -Martha Loomis, Client

"(5 STARS) Rick handled a very sticky and tricky home buying situation for me a few years back. I was SO relieved to have his experience and ability to deal positively with all different types of agencies and personalities. He took care of the process from beginning to end professionally and with a smile on his face! Thank you, Rick!""

  -Dians Bowling, Client

"I'll be honest. When my wife and I (and my sister, oddly enough) first met Rick Hardy at an open house, we weren't looking to buy. Well, not seriously anyway. We had an idea of where we wanted to move, a timeframe in mind, and a local snooty realtor we planned on using. As we got closer to a serious house hunt, it became apparent that the hoity toity realtor wasn't a good fit for us. So, we called Rick. Rick graciously took us out to a few different homes of interest. The first time, he threw himself belly down in the mud while it was snowing to take a look at the foundation of the home. I thought to myself, "Who is this guy?" Our search progressed and a few things became obvious: 1. Rick knows his stuff inside out when it comes to both real estate and home remodeling. 2. Old houses have character but they also have their own issues. A new home is what we're after. After coming to these realizations, we quickly found a wonderful local builder to make our dreams realty. With Rick's "

  -Richi Kahn, Client

"(5 STARS) I know Rick through his community service work with the Durham County Board of Elections. He is an enthusiastic, loyal, hard-working, and passionate person, and you will never have a bad day when he is around. I am grateful for his continued commitment and his unrelenting kindness.""

  -Tracy Nayer, Friend