North Carolina Luxury Real Estate Agent – Kim Longest

Kim Longest YOUR NORTH CAROLINA LUXURY HOME EXPERT

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Browse Homes

Two-story brick house with green shutters, white trim, and a two-car garage.

Home Valuation

Living room with a coffered ceiling, fireplace, shuttered windows, and burgundy leather armchair.

Relocation Guide

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Kim Longest

Kim brings 20 years of real estate expertise, deep market knowledge, and a truly client-first approach to every transaction. Licensed since 2005, she has built her career on trust, integrity, and results—earning a loyal base of repeat clients and referrals across the Triangle.

As a Relocation Specialist and 55 Preferred Agent, Kim supports buyers and sellers across all stages of life, with special expertise in New Construction, Custom Home Building, and 55+ communities. She’s particularly passionate about helping families relocating to the area—often guiding multiple generations through the process with ease and care.

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Coldwell Banker International Sterling Society Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS)

Five-star rating

"Kim was an amazing professional throughout our entire process. She listened carefully to our interests and wants and helped orient us to great neighborhoods and the services throughout the Raleigh services area. She patiently helped us search and tour several properties until we found our home. She was phenomenal in the negotiation stage and helped managed our experience all the way through due diligence, repair negotiations, and through closing. We hit a few seller bumps throughout the process, and Kim was always ready to take the issue on and manage it to a successful conclusion. She was an amazing, consistent communicator from start to finish. I would recommend Kim as a Five Star Professional in every respect."

David Bulliter

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Recent Blog Posts

Oak dining table with six linen chairs beside black-framed windows and a potted fiddle-leaf fig.

Two Garners This Summer: The Main Street Circuit And The Highway Corridor

Traditional brick-and-siding home beyond a deep green lawn, with a covered front porch and an oak tree beginning to show autumn color.

Clayton's Harvest Festival Has Had Three Names in 75 Years. This Weekend It Runs as Four Events.

Kitchen island and farmhouse sink with stacked bowls, a draped towel, and leafy window view.

In Apex, New-Construction Buyers May Not Get the Due Diligence Period They Expect

Cream-sided two-story house with a raised brick porch, brick path, hydrangeas, and a dogwood tree.

Downtown Cary's East Chatham Street: Two Restaurant Openings, One Lease, and the Parking Deck Story

Suburban brick-and-siding home with a covered porch, broad front lawn, and mature magnolia tree.

The Holly Springs Fall You'd Miss If You Only Checked One Calendar

Covered porch with brick piers, white columns, gray decking, and a wood front door beneath a gabled roof.

Raleigh Says "Historic." Your Renovation Plan Needs to Know Which Kind.

Two-story brick-and-siding suburban home beyond a deep lawn, with a clipped hedge and low stone wall.

Clayton's ETJ Line Hasn't Moved Since 2008. Everything Around It Has.

Brick-and-stone house with a deep covered porch, layered gables, and a curving paver walk through the lawn.

Why an Amberly Closing in Cary Can Wait on Two HOAs Instead of One

Built-in oak desk beneath a black-framed window, with a potted Strelitzia and soft-focus foliage outside.

Garner's Prices Look Soft This Summer. A Road Closure and an Office Park Explain Why.

Brick-and-siding house with layered gables, covered front porch, and a walkway crossing the broad lawn.

Dix Park Has Three Front Doors Now. Most Regulars Only Use One.

Brick home porch with cream columns, broad concrete steps and red autumn maple foliage in warm afternoon light.

White Deer Park's Splash Pad Closed for the Season. The Bigger Playground Still Doesn't Have a Date.

Matte white freestanding tub beneath a divided window, with a rolled towel and amber bottle on the tile ledge.

Cary's Home Prices Are Falling. And Rising. Here's Which One Is True Where You're Looking.

Brick house with a columned porch, curved brick walkway, and autumn foliage.

Downtown Apex's Fall Runs Through the Depot Lot While Salem Street Gets Rebuilt

Warm-white built-in bookcase beside a painted brick fireplace, with potted plants, stacked books, and an oak mantel.

What Holly Springs Price Cuts Are Actually Telling Buyers This Summer

Open front door reveals a covered porch, square column, front walk, and clipped shrubs beyond a sisal runner.

Buying New Construction In Cary While Selling Your Home

Oatmeal linen sofa and armchair beside black-framed windows, with a ficus and oak coffee table.

What's Changing In Downtown Cary This Summer

Two attached townhome entries with brick and fiber-cement siding.

Raleigh Home Styles Compared: Townhome, Condo And Single-Family

Mudroom bench with seagrass baskets, black hooks, potted ZZ plant, and tall window.

Clayton's Resale Prices Softened This Summer. The Reason Isn't What Buyers Assume.

Traditional brick-and-siding home with a covered porch and dormer, lit lanterns glowing at blue hour.

Apex Vs Holly Springs: How Housing And Lifestyle Compare

French doors open onto a covered rear patio, with a porch column, lawn, and trees beyond.

Weekend Living In Holly Springs: Food, Fun And Community

Brick-and-white-sided home entrance with concrete porch steps, black lanterns, and landscaped beds beside a lawn-edged walk.

Guide To Holly Springs Master-Planned And 55+ Communities

Paneled charcoal side door beside a warm brick pilaster, blue hydrangea, clipped boxwoods, and bluestone landing.

The Two Corners Of A Raleigh Summer 2026: Dix Park And Iron Works

Three-panel black bay window in red-brown brick, topped with a patinated copper roof and framed by clipped shrubs.

Apex Has Two Downtowns This Summer, And The Streetscape Project Is Why

Open-plan kitchen with an island, range wall, and rear windows overlooking landscaping.

Timing A Move-Up Purchase And Sale In Apex

White porch column beside a red-brown brick pier, blue hydrangea blooms, and a concrete walk.

What A Clayton Summer Actually Looks Like In 2026

Attached townhome with a front stoop and garage.

Townhome Or Single-Family? Cary Housing Styles Explained

Open-plan living room and kitchen with an oatmeal sofa, oak coffee table, gray island, and sunlit windows.

Is Garner A Smart Choice For Your First Home?

Suburban brick-and-siding house with a right-side garage, front walk, lawn, and clipped foundation shrubs.

Building A New Home Near Clayton: Step-By-Step Overview

Suburban home façade with a front porch and garage, viewed from the driveway.

Apex New Construction Vs Resale Homes: How To Choose

Quiet residential street lined with white houses, clipped lawns, and mature trees beneath a pink evening sky.

What to Look for When Choosing the Right Neighborhood in Cary, NC

Key Factors to Consider for Finding Your Ideal Community in Cary

Gray two-story house with a columned porch, rocking chairs, clipped shrubs, and a large spreading tree.

What Everyday Life Looks Like In Apex, NC

Suburban brick-and-siding house with a shaded porch, clipped shrubs, and a concrete walk crossing the lawn to the sidewalk.

Lifestyle Highlights In Raleigh: Dining, Arts And Events

Large brick-and-white house beside a detached garage, with a driveway and sidewalk beneath tall trees.

Relocating to Apex: Utilities, Licenses and Local Logistics

Bluestone patio and suburban home overlook a lawn, with ornamental grasses and a wooded walking path beyond.

Parks, Greenways And Outdoor Life In Holly Springs

Transitional kitchen with a centered island and range wall, lit by a bright window.

Selling A Luxury Home In Apex: Marketing Essentials

Large two-story stone house framed by sprawling oak trees and bordered by pink and white flowers.

First-Time Buyer Timeline In Apex

Brick-and-siding house across a residential street, partly framed by mature willow oak branches.

Relocating To Raleigh: Housing Options And Price Trends

Large beige house with timber porch, stone facade, white garage, flowering trees, and stepping-stone lawn path.

Best ROI Home Improvements In Garner

White house entrance with a curved porch arch, brick steps, and a white picket fence beneath mature trees.

Market Trends in Apex and Surrounding Areas

Kim Longest

A Real Estate Agent's Perspective

Red-brick house with a columned porch, framed by blooming trees and landscaped flower beds.

Best Time To List In Holly Springs

Bright entryway with a cushioned bench beneath a staircase with wood treads and dark railings.

Discover the Allure of Luxury Living in Raleigh

Kim Longest

Insights from a Local Real Estate Expert

Open-plan kitchen and dining room with a white island, wood table, and geometric pendant light.

Exploring the Best Neighborhoods in the Triangle

Kim Longest

Apex, Holly Springs, Raleigh, Cary, Clayton, and Garner

Large white house with a central porch, gray roofs, and symmetrical wings amid landscaped gardens.

New Construction Trends Near Clayton

Modern white house with a metal roof and solar panels, viewed along a lit path through landscaped gardens.

Eco-Friendly Home Upgrades That Add Value in Holly Springs, NC

Enhance Your Home's Worth with Sustainable Solutions in Holly Springs

Brass key with a brown leather fob rests on a stone ledge before a brick house with white columns.

Down Payment Assistance Options In Raleigh

A pond with a long wooden dock and canoes, beside tennis courts and a baseball field.

Hidden Gems in Apex, NC You Need to Discover

Discover the Best Activities and Attractions in Apex, NC

Open-plan living room with floor-to-ceiling windows, marble kitchen island, wall-mounted control panel, and speaker.

Must-Have Smart Home Features for Cary, NC Homeowners

Enhance Your Cary Home with These Essential Smart Technologies

Modern white house beside a curved stone garden bed, with a young tree in a sunlit lawn.

Plant the Peak: Free Trees and Smarter Yard Care in Apex

Work With Kim

Get assistance in determining current property value, crafting a competitive offer, writing and negotiating a contract, and much more. Contact Kim today to discuss all your real estate needs!