Agent
Jessica Auten | Premier Sotheby's International Realty
Agency Premier Sotheby's International Realty
Description
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.
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Detached House in Vilas, Watauga CountyPremium€ 1,274,000306 m² 4 3Tucked behind the gates of Valle Cay, where the natural landscape has been intentionally preserved to reflect the character of the Blue Ridge Mountains, 151 Man O War South...
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Detached House in Boone, Watauga CountyPremium€ 1,427,400345 m² 5 4Have you been dreaming of owning a new high-end mountain home—without the wait, stress, or decision fatigue of a full custom build≠ This under-construction retreat in Boulder...
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Detached House in Banner Elk, Avery CountyPremium€ 936,500369 m² 6 5Welcome to Mountainside Lodge, a fully furnished custom log retreat set on 5.73 private acres in the heart of historic Valle Crucis. Offering nearly 4,000 square feet, five...
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Detached House in Limestone, Washington CountyPremium€ 817,200249 m² 3 3
Discover a rare blend of architectural sophistication, modern sustainability and Appalachian beauty at 370 Laws Road in Limestone, tn. This custom-designed, one-level residence...
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Detached House in Banner Elk, Avery CountyCollection€ 467,800184 m² 3 3
Less than five minutes from downtown Banner Elk, Lees-McRae College and Sugar Mountain, this single-level ranch residence offers location, flexibility and privacy on a park-like,...
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Detached House in Mountain City, Johnson CountyCollection€ 672,400819 m² 2
Positioned in a scenic, unrestricted-use area, this historic schoolhouse has been thoughtfully reimagined into a high-performing mixed-use commercial property with expansive...
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Detached House in Roan Mountain, Carter CountyCollection€ 490,000120 m² 2 3
Presenting a fully furnished custom mountain residence set on 3.24 private acres in the desirable Eagle Ridge Estates community of Roan Mountain. On a peaceful cul-de-sac in the...
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Apartment in Sugar Mountain, Avery CountyCollection€ 280,40089 m² 2 2
Perched on the top floor of Sugar Top, this turnkey residence captures sweeping, unobstructed views of Grandfather Mountain from every window. The two-bedroom, two-bath layout has...
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Detached House in Roan Mountain, Carter CountyCollection€ 508,700117 m² 2 2
Commanding views across 3 states, the Appalachian Trail and Grandfather Mountain define this fully reimagined midcentury modern retreat. Positioned at over 4,000 feet elevation...
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Detached House in Zionville, Watauga CountyCollection€ 524,100133 m² 2 3
A rare opportunity to personalize your new construction residence, now underway on a flat, fully usable and unrestricted 1.14-acre parcel with expansive long-range mountain views....
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Land in Butler, Johnson CountyCollection€ 213,00018,372 m²
This 4.54-acre parcel in scenic Butler, Tennessee presents a rare opportunity to own unrestricted land just moments from the shoreline of Watauga Lake—widely regarded as one of...
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