Blowing Rock · Boone · Linville · Banner Elk
Coming home to the mountains — and helping you do the same.
I'm Patti McCollum. For over twenty years I negotiated contracts for Fortune 500 companies. Now I bring that same experience to buyers and sellers across the High Country.
A native North Carolinian
The mountains have always been home. Now they're my practice.
I grew up in Lincolnton — just over an hour south of Blowing Rock — and cherished the beauty of these mountains my entire life. After Limestone College, I raised my family in Gastonia while building a career at McCollum and Associates, negotiating high-stakes contracts across multiple industries.
Today I've come full circle. I help clients turn investment goals and dreams of owning mountain property into reality — with the same rigor I brought to boardrooms.
Read Patti's full storyFor investors
More than selling homes — building empires in the High Country.
Patti builds real estate portfolios in Boone and Blowing Rock — short-term rentals, second homes, land plays. Fortune 500 negotiation experience applied to your investment goals.
What you get
Executive-grade representation, small-town care.
Negotiation that's been tested
Two decades leading contract negotiations with blue-chip and Fortune 500 clients. Your transaction is in experienced hands.
Deep local knowledge
From Blowing Rock's downtown to hidden ridge-line lots, I know the neighborhoods, the builders, and the trade-offs.
Backed by Allen Tate
The Carolinas' largest independently-owned real estate firm — full marketing, lending, and closing resources at your side.
The High Country
One of the last great mountain markets on the East Coast.
Blowing Rock and its neighboring communities offer four true seasons, protected long-range views, and a legacy of quiet, well-kept properties. Whether you're searching for a weekend cabin, a full-time residence, or a legacy investment, I'll help you find the right corner of the mountain.
20+
years negotiating
3,566 ft
elevation, Blowing Rock
1
trusted advisor
Kind words
From clients who've found their mountain.
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Ready to talk about your place in the mountains?
No pressure, no rush. Just a real conversation about what you're looking for and what the market can offer.