Ready to shake off those winter blues and start your hunt for the perfect home? Spring is an ideal time for clean slates and new beginnings, and real estate is no exception. If you’re tired of cookie-cutter listings and ready for something a little different that puts your creativity and innovative spirit to the test, we’ve rounded up five [...]
GreyBeard Realty is excited to welcome commercial real estate broker John Allen to its Black Mountain office. With more than 35 years of experience spanning real estate development, brokerage, and strategic advisory, John Allen brings a deep well of cross-sector expertise and a track record of impactful leadership to the Asheville commercial real estate business.
Throughout his decades-long career, John has overseen and executed a wide range of development and brokerage projects across retail, office, multi-family, industrial, and hospitality sectors. His professional background includes serving in key Director and Vice President roles, where he led teams through complex acquisitions, design processes, construction management, and asset restructuring initiatives.
Working in fast-growing and innovation-driven cities like Charlotte, Raleigh, and Wilmington, John also brings significant experience in commercial real estate advisory, having guided clients and partners through the entire lifecycle of development and investment projects with a focus on strategic growth and operational efficiency.
A graduate of Eckerd College, John holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Management. Outside the office, he is an avid cyclist, guitarist, and traveler—passions that reflect the qualities of energy, creativity, and curiosity he carries into his professional work as well.
“John’s extensive knowledge and hands-on experience across so many facets of real estate make him an invaluable addition to our team,” said Chip Craig, Owner/Founder of GreyBeard Realty. “We’re excited for the vision and industry insight he brings to the table.”
John joins a team of more than 25 local GreyBeard Realtors serving the Asheville area. In addition to its original Black Mountain office, GreyBeard Realty also has offices in Asheville, Old Fort, and Lake James to better serve our clients across the Western North Carolina region.
Browse listings for commercial property for sale in Asheville to begin your search. For more information, please contact us at 828 669-1072 or email us at realestate@greybeardrealty.com.
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