I am a full-time, experienced Real Estate Broker. I utilize my extensive business background to educate my buyers and sellers so they make the best decisions for their unique situations.
My pre-real estate experience includes 13 years in business and finance in the transportation, utilities and commercial real estate industries. I am a graduate of Assumption College in Worcester, MA with a B.A. in Accounting and a minor in Economics. My 4 years working in the Wake County Public School system, and numerous years as a volunteer, have given me knowledge and insight into the challenges that the parents and school system face in our growing region.
Having relocated frequently during my childhood and adult years, I have experienced many moves myself. I am a native of Upstate New York, but have also called Massachusetts and Western North Carolina home prior to moving to the Triangle from New York's Hudson Valley. Since arriving here in 1994, I have witnessed the explosive growth that has transformed this region and provided numerous social, educational, business and recreational opportunities. The Triangle is a great place to live and work! During my free time, I enjoy life with my husband, Dennis, and our 2 children. We participate in community activities, attend local sporting events, travel and entertain with friends. If you are a newcomer to the area, ask me about some of my favorite spots - listening to the NC Symphony at Meymandi Hall or during Summerfest, exploring the American Tobacco Trail or one of the local Greenways, cheering on one of our many sports teams, enjoying a fabulous area restaurant.
Please take a moment to read the testimonials of my buyers and sellers whom I have proudly represented, and see how my hard work and dedication to exceptional service brought them results. When planning your next move, call me. I look forward to meeting you and working with you to help you reach your real estate goals.
Licensed in North Carolina
I am a full-time, experienced Real Estate Broker. I utilize my extensive business background to educate my buyers and sellers so they make the best decisions for their unique situations.
My pre-real estate experience includes 13 years in business and finance in the transportation, utilities and commercial real estate industries. I am a graduate of Assumption College in Worcester, MA with a B.A. in Accounting and a minor in Economics. My 4 years working in the Wake County Public School system, and numerous years as a volunteer, have given me knowledge and insight into the challenges that the parents and school system face in our growing region.
Having relocated frequently during my childhood and adult years, I have experienced many moves myself. I am a native of Upstate New York, but have also called Massachusetts and Western North Carolina home prior to moving to the Triangle from New York's Hudson Valley. Since arriving here in 1994, I have witnessed the explosive growth that has transformed this region and provided numerous social, educational, business and recreational opportunities. The Triangle is a great place to live and work! During my free time, I enjoy life with my husband, Dennis, and our 2 children. We participate in community activities, attend local sporting events, travel and entertain with friends. If you are a newcomer to the area, ask me about some of my favorite spots - listening to the NC Symphony at Meymandi Hall or during Summerfest, exploring the American Tobacco Trail or one of the local Greenways, cheering on one of our many sports teams, enjoying a fabulous area restaurant.
Please take a moment to read the testimonials of my buyers and sellers whom I have proudly represented, and see how my hard work and dedication to exceptional service brought them results. When planning your next move, call me. I look forward to meeting you and working with you to help you reach your real estate goals.
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Andrew Rice and Erin Pechacek
Terri Aves was extremely helpful and professional throughout our home buying experience. She was able to find and show us lots of houses that matched our search criteria even though we were operating on a condensed timeline and with a limited budget. She also provided lots of guidance throughout the closing process, which we really appreciated as first time home owners.
Mary Glaser
It was such a pleasure working with Terri! We were looking to buy a home in a competitive seller’s market so we knew it wouldn’t be easy. Terri was always super quick to respond to emails/calls/texts and made us feel very comfortable during the entire process as new homebuyers. She never pressured us to do anything and prioritized our needs above everything else. Terri gave us great advice on choosing a home and our first offer got accepted. She helped us ask all the right questions and was extremely organized from start to finish, which was a huge help in times of stress. We would highly recommend Terri for her professionalism, compassion and expertise in the home buying process. Thank you Terri!
Alex
It was a pleasure working with Terri, as a first time home buyer, she made the process easy and provided me with guidance and tips throughout the entire purchasing process. Her expert knowledge of the area, current housing market, and general home buying process made the homebuying experience much less stressful than it may have been otherwise.
Kevin Klenk, Amanda Klenk
Terri is phenomenal! She knows the market, the neighborhoods, schools, attractions, everything by heart. She told us exactly what to expect at every stage, communicating clearly and to the point, which is essential with the market as crazy and fast-paced as it is. Highly recommend to anyone looking to buy or sell in the area.
Art and Wendy Foley
Highly recommend Terri Aves! Terri has worked closely with us on the sale and purchase of several homes over the past decade. We have been exceptionally pleased with her direct involvement in each transaction, from negotiating the contract to the final closing of the deal. Her skills were particularly helpful during the recent sale of our last house, given the challenges presented by the current "hot market" in the Triangle. Based on our experiences with Terri, we highly recommend her as a realtor to anyone considering the purchase or sale of a home, particularly for out-of-state home buyers. Terri is very familiar with the Triangle market and is extremely responsive to any and all communications. 5 Stars!
Meghan G
We are SO happy with our decision to have Terri sell our house! Terri's guidance and expertise put us at ease. Terri walked us through each and every step and answered all our questions. We're so thankful to have a trustworthy and capable Realtor in Terri!
Meghan G.
Terri helped us buy our first home 9 years ago, and we recently had the pleasure of working with her again to buy our forever home. Terri made both buying experiences so wonderful because she took the time to not just learn our "wish list" but also to understand how we live, work, and play as a family to help find the perfect home for us. Terri is great at what she does, but she also loves what she does. This is evident in her smile, her patience, her willingness to answer every question and see every house, and her determination to find her clients the RIGHT home. Thanks, Terri, for guiding us through the home-buying process once again!
Christopher Gottberg
Terri helped me find MY home. She listened and noted the features that I was looking for and was able to find the perfect fit for me. She always noted things that I should look for as a buyer but would answer every question thrown her way. As a first time home buyer the process was smooth the entire time. I cannot thank Terri enough for the help she had finding me the house.
Geetha & Venkatesh
Terri is an awesome realtor - a cool demeanor based on a complete comprehension and perception of the market realities. Besides, she helped us and assisted us from the first day of planning, preparing, and staging for listing. Her assessment of realistic timeframes and meticulous attention to detail and personal interaction at every stage in the process are great assets - truly admirable.
Sara Dowd
Terri was such a huge help in our home buying process. This was our first home, and it was wonderful how quick she was to respond any time we had questions or concerns. She explained every step of the process so that we knew what to expect and was reassuring when we felt overwhelmed. Thanks to her years of experience, she was able to provide us with great recommendations or contacts of others in the industry for repairs, estimates, inspections, etc. We plan on recommending Terri to anyone we know looking for a realtor!
Max M
Terri was fantastic! She was extremely responsive to all of my communication, answered all of the questions I had no matter how silly and made everything very clear throughout the home buying process. After a few short conversations she understood exactly what I was looking for in a home. I would highly recommend Terri!
Susan H
Terri was wonderful to work with, going above and beyond to represent her client! She knows the market and she is super responsive to any questions or concerns that I had in the process. She staged the property perfectly in preparation to sale. I've gone to Terri both to buy and sale property. If I need an agent anytime in the future, I will definitely go to Terri Aves!
Jen Coelho
Prior to relocating to NC, I had been a realtor in CT and then managed a boutique brokerage. I speak from experience when I say Terri is an extraordinary realtor. The service she provides is on another level. We toured countless houses on several house hunting trips and developed such a level of trust and confidence in Terri that she actually toured a house on our behalf and we put in our offer sight unseen! And it’s the absolute perfect house for us - and in a location we had been telling her we didn’t think we would be interested in! Only an experienced top-notch agent is able to accomplish such a feat. I could not recommend Terri highly enough. You will be in knowledgable, experienced and caring hands no matter what twists and turns your transaction may throw at you!
Pamela Grillini
Terri did such a great job helping me sell my house, including all the extra considerations needed during the COVID-19 outbreak. She truly went above and beyond and I would highly recommend her.
Mary M.
Working with Terri was a pleasure. She sold our home in about 10 days. Also had a lot of showings. Terri was great to work with. She took care of everything.
Ann maynor
5 star for sure
Ann maynor
5 star for sure
Dalia Juzumiene
Terri's professional and personal help was extremely valuable during my home downsizing process. She is very organized, always available and always on time. Her optimistic and positive attitude helped me to be stress free during my new house buying process. Terri provided me with excellent references for different services and arranged everything very efficiently. Very grateful for her help!
Richard Bonin
When you get the best possible five star realty service then why consider any one else. On two different occasions Terri Aves represented me with outstanding results. First time was as the listing broker of my home and two years later as buyer agent for purchase of new home. Her professional knowledge and selling experience resulted in the sale of my home in a 10 day listing period. As a buyer agent she was instrumental in resolving any problem areas with the construction issues and at settlement time. I have highly recommended her to my family and friends. Do you want a “stress free” realty experience then you owe it to Yourself to call Terri. Thanks again Terri
Linda F.
Terri is great to work with. She was very patient as we waded through reams of paperwork, offered expert tips on staging our home, and helped us make a sale in just a few hours. On the other end, we ended up in an amazing new home!
Lindsey Struckmeyer
I cannot imagine a better realtor than Terri Aves! My husband and I are first-time home buyers and Terri made us feel comfortable and confident during the entire process. She answered all of our questions patiently and thoroughly and really took the time to listen to what we were looking for and what we were worried about. She makes sure that communicates with you in the way that works best for you - call, text, or email. She was available days, nights, and weekends, and always responded to us right away. Terri is very experienced and knew the area extremely well, which is so important. She knew all of the towns and neighborhoods we looked at and was able to tell us about the area. She gave us invaluable advice and pointed out things about homes that we would never have noticed ourselves. Terri also had great contacts and we really liked the inspector she recommended . She never made us feel pressured or rushed, but she genuinely wanted us to find our dream home, no matter how long it took. When it came to making an offer and closing, her guidance was hugely helpful. My husband and I also work a lot and she was extremely helpful by reminding us what we needed to sign and get done to make sure that everything went off on time and without a hitch. Terri was absolutely wonderful to work with from start to finish. She made the entire process stress free and enjoyable and we could not be happier with our new home. Thank you so much, Terri!
Jiyoun Park
Terri has been very professional handling all the details that came up during the home search process. She provided all the relevant information regarding the existing home features and was very responsive to all the questions I had. She was thoughtful and patient as I cautioned about all the features I wanted as the first home buyer. She was always on my side when I made offers. It was such a pleasure to partner with her and I highly recommend her to anyone who need the professional realtor service.
Whitney Bennett
If looking for a realtor, we recommend you look no further than Terri Aves. This was our first home purchase, and there were a LOT of things to consider. Somehow, Terri made the process a BREEZE. She was so encouraging and helpful as we were looking for "the one", and once we found it, she made the negotiating and paperwork feel like a vacation. Terri Aves is a great advocate for her clients, and we never once doubted that she would take care of us and help us to make a wise choice when selecting our first home. Terri is incredibly responsive (I used to joke about how she rarely answers her phone ater more than one ring). I can't say enough good things about Terri! We will definitely use her again if needed in the future.
Phyllis Donohue
"We had little experience using real estate agents and were so pleased to find one we could trust completely. Her experience helped us through the problem of a long distance closing . I must say that I was very impressed by her advice to ask for so many improvements after the inspection and to actually receive them. A super, super agent!"
Lucus Cunningham
"I was extremely happy with this sale and purchase process. Terri Aves was great to work. Thus was our fifth home purchase and the second time we have used Terri as our realtor. I felt like she was always looking out for our best interest and that meant a lot. We have worked with numerous realtors and agencies over the years and we will not go anywhere else. "
Michael Tarrant
"Terri and her team did a fantastic job of getting us through this process. She is extremely knowledgeable about complex situations and really understands the in's and out's of real estate. She even assisted us with questions on the sale of our previous house where our agent there was limited on what he could say due to a dual agency situation. It also helped that Terri understood specifically what we needed and how that would translate into the homes and communities that would best fit our requirements. - In summary she was fantastic. "
Craig Herd, Karen Herd
Terri was our realtor for selling our house in Cary and also for buying our new home. She provided outstanding levels of support, knowledge of the market in our area and experience that were invaluable to us. Our house in Cary was large and sold in an expected time frame at an expected price. The people buying our house requested a quick closing and we had to act swiftly to look for a new house and Terri was available immediately and within one week we had looked at many properties and she found the one that met every single one of our requirements and even helped us to negotiate significant upgrades to the new construction house that had just completed and we were able to make an offer and close in a 3 week time frame. She was there for us through all steps of the selling and buying process and I would highly recommend Terri to anyone looking to sell or buy a house in the Triangle area. Would also add that the whole team at Allen Tate were excellent as they managed the mortgage for our new home. Overall a truly exceptional experience with Terri and the team at Allen Tate.
Hiro Shibasaki
I met Terri 8 years ago when I was looking for a house in Cary. This time she helped me to sell the house. I worked with Terri very closely for three months. She advised me how I should present the house. She knew exactly what needed to be done. I had great responses from so many prospective buyers and I was just stunned. Terri was always there for me and she replied to my text messages, email and phone calls right away. If it was impossible, she always set up an auto reply explaining why she could not. I always knew she got my message. Communication plays an important role in any business and she has a great business sense and manners. I have been very happy with her work and now she is helping me to find a new home!
Doug & Tracey Weigold
Terri was selected over other well qualified Realtors and she delivered the exemplary service we thought she would regarding the sale of our home. We had 12 viewings and 3 offers in the first 48 hours of our listing, and Terri's guidance was exceptional throughout the process. It wasn't always easy with difficult buyers, but Terri succeeded in every area. We wouldn't hesitate to highly recommend Terri.
Ram Kumar
When we were getting ready to put our house up for sale earlier this year, a good friend of ours could not stop praising Terri. "She is your go-to person" was the mantra we heard many times. But we decided to go with someone I had worked earlier out of a sense of loyalty which, in hindsight, turned out to be a bit misplaced. While we had more than a 100 visitors and we were putting a beautiful house for sale in a "hot" market, my broker just could not close the deal. To be fair there were some external reasons not related to the house itself, but it was still well within the realms of control. By this time we had moved out of state and the communication and strategy were getting worse to our frustration. Finally we had to let go this broker and we made a call to Terri. I drove down to NC to meet her and was impressed almost immediately by a combination of warmth, genuineness and no-nonsense attitude. She had already done her homework, showed me relevant neighborhood house prices, showed me net profit margins across multiple price ranges and very clearly explained the various complexities involved (my previous broker never clearly explained any of these).. It took a few frustrating weeks , but Terri was on the ground constantly doing her bit. She also called the Town on her own accord to find out about a public construction in the neighborhood and printed the relevant information for the visitors. Finally, when we got a buyer, we found out that they were really picky and no defect was too small and trivial . This made it all the more difficult for me since I was out of state, but Terri worked tirelessly with my general contractor to make sure we fixed everything as asked and more importantly pushed back on some patently ridiculous requests We finally closed last week and I cant thank Terri enough for all her hard work, optimism and good cheer. I will be absolutely happy to recommend her to all your clients
Laura Wood
Terri is a wonderful buyer's agent and I'm happy to refer her to family and friends. 1) She really listened to what I wanted and was focused on delivering it; 2) she didn't try to "upsell" me or pressure me into any decisions; 3) she was flexible and available when I wanted to see properties; 4) she was patient with my many questions and willing to share her knowledge and resources/referrals; 5) she earned my trust in her integrity. Thank you Terri! I'm enjoying my new home immensely. When I have a housewarming party I hope you'll come!
Anne Latour
Terri was so helpful to us during this very stressful move! We sold our beloved house after 27 years - and were moving all the way to Texas. Terri helped us with everything from pricing (perfect!) to contractor recommendations (she saved us a bunch of money!) to hand holding when things got stressful! Terri was great with the contract write-up and with the buyer and buyer's agent - and is also one of the nicest most down to earth people we know! Thanks Terri for all your help!
Barbara C.
Thank you Terri for making a 450 mile relocation with two little kids go smoothly. Your commitment to your clients was apparent on a regular basis and your prompt communication was greatly appreciated. We share your name with friends all the time. You are a gem!!!
Mandy Wheeler
My husband and I and our 3 children were relocating to Raleigh, NC from NJ . It was an exhausting process flying back and forth to find a home but Terri made every trip worth it . She helped guide us smoothly through all of our options. She was professional and knowledgeable of the Raleigh, Wakeforest ,Cary ,and Apex areas! No matter what we threw at her she was always happy and ready to help! We found an amazing home!
Audra Hale
We moved from Florida to Cary and could not be happier with our experience working with Terri. She is very familiar with the area and gave us a lot of insight into neighborhoods and helped us choose the perfect home. She worked very hard during the negotiation process and we knew she always had our best interest. I would highly recommend Terri to my friends and family.
Gwendolyn Royal-Smith
I have to say that every time I see my former neighbor, I thank her for recommending Terri and the Allen Tate team to me! I always viewed selling a home as a daunting task at best and I also realized that I did not have the patience to "agent shop" or to hastily educate myself on home selling. Terri was absolutely fantastic from DAY 1! She demonstrated to me that she was not only an agent who excelled in all aspects of real estate, she instantly made me feel that I mattered in this process! My home sold in less than 48 hours! I could not believe how dedicated she was from the pre-listing phase to the closing--she was right there with me. I would not hesitate to recommend Terri to anyone who requires a GREAT realtor! I will seek her out as I plan to purchase another home next year! Thanks a thousand times over Terri!
Jacque J
I had an excellent experience with Terri Aves, both selling my home and buying another. She was always there when it mattered the most. Terri is efficient, assertive, knowledgeable re: the market, and really cares about her clients. And she is a great stager! I would highly recommend Terri as a realtor to anyone needing to buy or sell their home!
Alison Ferguson
Terri was extremely helpful with our relocation from out of state. She gave clear suggestions and knowledgeable guidance while still allowing us to feel like we were making our own decisions and choices. She was readily available for our every visit, question, and request. If needed, her partner, Meg, is wonderful as well, even working with us on her birthday! We were also pleased with Terri's selection of home inspectors and closing attorney. She showed continued interest in our long term satisfaction with our new home by being available to us even after the purchase was complete. We are happy with our new home and the help Terri (and Meg) gave to get us here. Thank You!
Brian and Lisa Campbell
My wife and I used Terri on a recent home purchase. She was everything you wanted in a real estate person. She was available to show us homes, often with little notice. She didn't waste time showing us properties that did not meet our criteria, and she gave us her honest opinion when we asked. She always had our best interest in mind and did not try to pressure us into settling for something we were not interested in just to make the sale.
Art and Wendy F.
Terri was terrific to work with! She knows and understands the Triangle market extremely well and is quick to appreciate the nuances of each buyer's individual preferences. We had a great experience working with her and wouldn't hesitate to use Terri again in the future. We would also have very high praise for Allen Tate Mortgage services.
Jorge Delgado
...we were introduce to Terri by a friend who knew how bad was my experience with my current realtor at the time. Moving from Florida to Cary, NC, and looking for a home for my family was not easy. Terri was nice, and very supportive about our needs. Always there with suggestions and new ideas. Not only she found our home, but help us with the financing, and making sure the day of closure we did not have any surprises. We thank Terri, and still keep in touch. You would not find a better realtor for your needs. The Delgado Family
Cheryl
It was a pleasure working with Terri Aves as I sold my home recently. She was knowledgeable about the market, and very informative throughout the whole process. With Terri's help, my home was sold within days. I am so grateful to have received her name from another agent. I could not have gotten a better referral, and I'm sure to refer Terri to anyone I know who may need an agent. She's one of the best, most efficient realtors with whom I've ever worked. Cheryl, Cary
Dorothy Hahn
Terri is a very knowledgeable and patient realtor. She was extremely patient with me as I went through the process of trying to figure out what exactly I was looking for. We saw many houses and she was never impatient with me. She took the time to really understand what I wanted and needed in a home. Moving to North Carolina from Ohio was a very big change for me and Terri helped me so much to find the absolutely best home! I love my new place and I can't thank Terri enough for all she did to welcome me to NC!!!
Karen Adamow/Michael Bienenfeld
Terri was so wonderful to work with. She made buying our new home an easy and quick process. She is very knowledgeable regarding real estate and there was not a question we had that she could not answer. Always available and she even helped us sell our townhouse (in 24 hours) after we were settled in our new home. She is dedicated in making sure you are happy with your new home prior to signing on the dotted line. We will use her again if we ever need to buy a new home in the future.
This is the 5th home we have purchased. We never had an agent as good as Terri Aves. Whether you are buying or selling, Terri is very knowledgeable & stands up for you & does what is right for her clients. We highly recommend Terri Aves to you & your family.
If you're just looking for someone to sell your home, there are hundreds of agents who can do the job. But, if you're looking for someone who will treat your home with the care it deserves & work hand in hand with you every step of the way, Terri is the only choice.Lou & Trish - Cary
As first-time home buyers from out of state, we knew that we would need a lot of help from our realtor. Terri was wonderful, not only helping us find a beautiful home, but also being so helpful & patient with our seemingly unlimited questions - both before & after the sale!Kevin & Jenn - Cary
I tried several agents before choosing Terri. She took what I wanted into consideration more than other agents. Terri was never pushy but always offered good advice. I enjoyed working with her & will use her again. I have recommended Terri to others & will continue to do so.Clyde - Apex
Kenneth & Twanna, Cary
What we loved most about working with Terri is that she genuinely cares about making sure the homeowner feels comfortable & knowledgeable throughout the process. She do an outstanding job helping us sell our home, & she connected us with a fantastic agent in another state.
Eric & Wendy, Cary
We recently sold our home & cannot say enough praise for our realtor, Terri Aves. Thanks for Terri's expert advice & outstanding selling skills, our home was under contract within 3 days. She patiently walked us through each step of the process. We highly recommend her.
Mike & Sharon, Cary
Terri Aves did a great job when we listed our home through her & sold it within 3 days. She is hard working. We don't know how you could do any better.
Bryan & Erica, Cary
We chose Terri Aves based on previous recommendations & are very happy we did. She gave expert advice & marketed our house extremely well. Thanks Terri!
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Terri Aves was extremely helpful and professional throughout our home buying experience. She was able to find and show us lots of houses that matched our search criteria even though we were operating on a condensed timeline and with a limited budget. She also provided lots of guidance throughout the closing process, which we really appreciated as first time home owners.