About
\n\n\nThe AVL Experts Team
\n\n\nAVL Experts is a high-touch real estate advisory team serving Asheville and Western North Carolina. We help buyers, sellers, relocations, and second-home and luxury clients navigate the unique complexities of mountain real estate — with guidance, strategy, and honesty at every step.
\n\n\nReal estate should feel clear, not chaotic
\n\n\nWe’re not a discount or high-pressure team — we’re advisors. Clients choose us for local expertise, protection, and concierge-level support: someone who helps them cut through the noise and make confident, well-informed decisions.
\n\n\nOur biggest difference is that we help you see what you can’t see online — steep slopes, winter access, flood zones, septic and wells, buildability, short-term-rental rules, and the neighborhood and resale factors a listing never mentions.
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Meet the team
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Laura Dahl — Team Leader
\n\n\nLaura brings 25+ years of experience and has sold real estate in four states — Virginia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Tennessee. A former brokerage owner, she leads AVL Experts as a trusted advisor, strategist, and fierce advocate for her clients. Her strength is helping people cut through noise so they can make smart, confident decisions — calmly and with clarity.
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Bob Gordon & Cheryl Reavis — Presenting Agents
\n\n\nBob and Cheryl bring warmth, deep market knowledge, and hands-on care to every client relationship — guiding buyers and sellers through the details that matter most in the mountains.
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Jess Bolet — Broker and Client Experience Specialist
\n\n\nJess is a Western North Carolina REALTOR® with AVL Experts serving buyers and sellers throughout Asheville, Hendersonville, Fletcher, Weaverville, Swannanoa, and surrounding communities. They are known for creating a smooth, organized experience while keeping clients informed and supported from the first conversation through closing. Jess combines responsive communication with thoughtful guidance, helping clients feel confident throughout every step of the buying and selling process. Their transaction history reflects experience with everything from first homes to mountain properties and larger residential homes.
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Carlos Cardenas — Broker and Bilingual Real Estate Advisor
\n\n\nCarlos is a bilingual REALTOR® with AVL Experts who is passionate about helping buyers and sellers successfully navigate the Western North Carolina real estate market. He focuses on building strong relationships through honest communication, dependable service, and personalized guidance. Carlos is committed to making the buying and selling process approachable and stress-free while helping clients make informed decisions that align with their goals.
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Kimberly Raygoza — REALTOR®
\n\n\nKimberly is a Western North Carolina REALTOR® with AVL Experts, bringing six years of experience and Broker-in-Charge eligibility to clients across Asheville and the surrounding areas. Known as “the Realtor with the pig” (@realtorwiththepig), she brings heart, dedication, and a genuine dose of personality to every transaction — going above and beyond to get each deal to the closing table. Outside of real estate, Kimberly fosters animals and gives back to local nonprofits, because community and compassion are at the heart of how she works. When you work with Kimberly, you’re not just buying or selling a home — you’re partnering with someone who truly cares.
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Lauren “L” Morgan — REALTOR®
\n\n\nLauren, known simply as “L,” is a dedicated real estate broker with AVL Experts who brings a rare edge to her work: a strong background in construction and several successful house flips. That hands-on experience gives her a unique perspective — she sees not just what a home is, but what it could become, and offers valuable guidance on renovation and design along the way. Meticulous and detail-oriented, Lauren approaches every buyer and seller with empathy and professionalism, committed to a seamless experience and to helping clients turn a new house into their dream home.
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Proudly part of Epique Realty
\n\n\nAVL Experts operates under Epique Realty, pairing boutique, high-touch service with the resources of a modern brokerage.
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