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" Isaiah has been an absolute pleasure to work with. We had ups and downs finding a house in this crazy market and Isaiah was always there to expertly guide us through every situation. His knowledge and expertise got us the perfect house at a great price. We are so happy and blessed to have worked with Isaiah. "

- John H.

" Elena is such a pleasure to work with. She is a wealth of knowledge, and truly have a genuine spirit. She will surely negotiate the best terms for you and get you the best deal possible. Her hard work ethic and honesty are traits you want to have when working with a realtor. I highly recommend Elena to anyone looking to buy or sell. She will definitely get the job done for you. "

- Camille Washington

" I cannot thank Elena and Alexey enough. My family and I stumbled upon a beautiful home with Alexey standing inside one Saturday afternoon after following their open house signs. The rest is history. Elena and Alexey were crucial in us making our decision on our house, providing us information, statistics and explaining the whole process via a meeting online. They accommodated several visits back to the house as the sale was completing and kept constant communication with my husband and I. So hardworking, professional and helpful. I would high recommend and would 100% reach out to use you again in the future. Thank you for supporting us in our purchase "

- William Moncada

" We had a wonderful experience working with Alexey and his team. He is an excellent Realtor, he has the knowledge and patience to assist anyone looking to buy or sell real estate for their personal home or investment property. He always puts his client’s needs first and will be there every step of the way! We Highly recommend Alexey to anyone that is searching for a realtor. Thank you so much for your help, we truly appreciate it. "

- Sherry S.

" HIGHLY recommend!!! Isaiah was always friendly, knowledgeable, and accessible. As a first time homebuyer, I was so anxious about the process and I went into this unsure if it was even possible for me, but Isaiah made what could have been a stressful experience so easy and seamless! He was diligent with scheduling inspections and explained everything in layman’s terms so I was able to remain well informed through every step of the process. On top of it all, Isaiah is so relatable and a genuine sweetheart! I’m incredibly happy with my new home and so grateful for his guidance and support in getting me here! "

- Andrea P.

" My experience with Alexey was one of the best I had with realtors . Honest guy , friendly , speed response , on top of things to make the deal done . Highly recommend Alexey and Elena for any selling or buying . Love them "

- Ayalah Fisher

" Fantastic Experience with Nesting Dolls Realty! The team at Nesting Dolls Realty was incredible to work with—every step of the process was smooth, professional, and even enjoyable. Just when I thought they had done everything possible, they went the extra mile again! Their attention to detail, deep knowledge of the Asheville market, and ability to navigate any challenge made this an easy and stress-free experience. If you’re looking for a realty team that’s always one step ahead and truly cares about their clients, Nesting Dolls Realty is the way to go. Highly recommend! "

- Chad S

" We have purchased 12 different houses in various states which means we have dealt with many realtors and we would count Isaiah at the top of the list of those realtors. He was very attentive to our needs and wish list; always remembering comments and trying to help meet our needs with each property we viewed. He was also instrumental in knowing our options with purchase and looking out for us every step of the way. Isaiah's professionalism and knowledge of real estate practices is unparalleled. Highly recommend! "

- Michael B.

" It was really great working with Alexey and Elena. They were able to sell our house in a relatively short time. They were with us through the whole process and made it easy. They were available for any questions at any time. We would definitely recommend them to any one. "

- Aleksey Serdyukov

" Elena is an unparalleled source of information about the Asheville housing market. Her YouTube video are a treasure trove that help buyers and sellers. What I appreciate most is her no BS, direct, and honest communication about what she sees—in a house, in the market, and in a neighborhood. Finally, her team provides wrap around support for clients unlike any I’ve ever seen. An indispensable help! "

- Heather Talley

" I had a wonderful experience selling our house, we are very grateful for their fast and efficient response. I would definitely recommend Elena and Alexey's services to anyone who might need help selling their house. "

- Anatoli Karatchoun

" Elena and her team are fantastic. Down to earth, honest, and responsive. Elena is a professional. She stayed on top of the whole home-buying process, kept us in the loop, and was direct when answering our questions. My husband and I moved to WNC from the pacific northwest. Everything was an adjustment and Elena helped us through the process every step of the way. She was patient and understanding as we mulled over the wants and needs of our new home. She never pushed us to do anything that wasn't right for us. She's funny too. Very important to help keep you sane in the world of real estate! :-) Thanks Elena! "

- Kristin J.

" I'm glad I chose Alexey and Elena as my real estate team. I mostly worked with Alexey. He was detail oriented and broke everything down for me. Gave me a great list of priorities to get my house sale ready. He had a lot of contacts from various professions for support- he recommended me an excellent painter, handyman, cleaner, and attorney. I pretty much just did what he told me and we got my house sold at asking price in like 48 hours. The sale and closing went off without a hitch. Alexey is just really good. Elena was helping me look for a new house, but I had to put that off. She was really on it though and found a bunch of great properties to check out before I had to bail on buying for a while. "

- Richard Morris

" I had spent what felt like eternity looking for a house in the mountains to fit my needs and budget. I delt with several realtors without much luck in finding anything. During this time, I had the opportunity to meet Isaiah Iventosch. Isaiah took the lead, patiently guiding me through all the many houses until we found the one, I would call home. During the search Isaiah catered to all my needs and request, reassuring me that the right house was out there. Being in the mountains we did our share of walking, up hill mostly, sometimes wading through knee high brush with Isaiah leading the way. Never have I met a more patient, motivated, knowledgeable, upbeat individual. Once the right house was found, Isaiah took care of every step along the way, making sure my best interest was looked after. If you are looking for the right realtor, look no further then Isaiah Iventosch. "

- Steve C.

" I can not speak highly enough about this dream team!!! Alexey and Elena are nothing short of amazing. They communicate so well and are very great at what they do! They sold my home very quickly and even gave me the most amazing gifts after. Thanks so much Alexey and Elena. I will absolutely use them again in the future! "

- Katie Mobley

" I would like to recommend a local realtor, Alexey Kovrigin. He represented me recently in the sale of my property, and I cannot say enough about his wonderful representation. His guidance was invaluable and resulted in my property selling for an excellent price. He has meticulous attention to detail which was necessary in my case because of some unexpected complications which he addressed in a timely manner and kept me on track, as well, with things I had to do to complete the sale. On top of his professional qualifications, Alexey is a genuinely kind person who goes above and beyond the bare essentials to help his client. "

- Carolyn Pearson

" We had the pleasure of working with Elena, and although we didn’t end up buying a home in her area, we were thoroughly impressed by her professionalism, responsiveness, and deep knowledge of the market. She was patient, always available to answer questions, and truly went above and beyond to help us explore our options. We highly recommend her to anyone looking for a dedicated and trustworthy real estate partner. "

- Trace Jackson

" We had such an awesome experience with Elena and Alexey as agents for selling our home. From pre-planning through closing, they were aggressively attentive, decisive, and insightful to our needs for the entire journey. They gave experienced guidance and exceeded our expectations in every aspect of selling our home. We couldn't have asked for a smoother or more professional transaction. I highly recommend these agents! "

- Chris Price

" Working with Alexey was the absolute best experience I could have asked for in selling my first house! In the aftermath of Helene, I made the decision to move back up north. My house was fine, no damage, but it was time to go back home. I reached out to a realtor a friend recommended, but I received no response. I was on a tight time frame for moving and I decided that I would just contact a realtor once I was settled in Wisconsin. Why stress myself with trying to find and then deal with a realtor as I was scrambling to pack an entire house in 5 days? I was in a packing frenzy when I had a knock my front door (how I heard it, I don’t even know!) To my surprise, a realtor stood there, handing out flyers for an open house in my neighborhood (this wasn’t even 2 weeks after the storm!). We talked and Alexey agreed to return that evening to further discuss selling my house. Alexey arrived with a thorough presentation of what to expect working with him as well as comparable listings in the area. I was so impressed with his preparation on such short notice, along with his knowledge, work ethic, and demeanor. I felt comfortable and confident working with Alexey from that first meeting! I went to the open house the next day and was just floored by the signage and presentation. Seeing how much effort he put into that other house confirmed my thoughts from the previous meeting. Alexey would definitely work hard to sell my house. Throughout the selling process, Alexey was very communicative, always keeping me informed with what was happening and what the next steps of the process would be. If I had any questions or wanted input during negotiations, Alexey would get back to me promptly, whether it was a phone call or text. With the negotiations, he listened to what I wanted (and didn’t want) to do, and also gave solid recommendations. I never felt like he pushed me to just agree to something to get the sale done; he truly listened and worked with me on what I wanted. I am beyond grateful that Alexey showed up at my door that afternoon! For selling my first house, after a hurricane, while Asheville had no water, and doing it while I am out of state, I feel that because of Alexey this process has been as smooth and low stress as I could have asked for! It was such a comfort to know that as I headed up to Wisconsin, I had a realtor that truly had my back and was looking out for me. I would give him 10 stars if I could! I couldn’t have asked for a better realtor! Thank you, Alexey! "

- Michelle Barborich

" My husband and I were looking to move from California to the Asheville area and knew nothing about western North Carolina. We discovered Elena by watching her Youtube videos and made the decision to give her a call. We are so glad we did!! She was so helpful and patient throughout the process. Everything she promised to do she did from meeting us to do walk throughs to making sure all the inspections were done in a timely fashion. It took us awhile because of this crazy market but we finally found our “dream” home. I highly recommend Elena. "

- Patty Geary

" Absolutely amazing to work with!! I can’t say enough about Elena’s responsiveness, attitude and support. We did a long distance move and I can’t imagine if we had tried to do so without her help. She was fabulous start to finish!! "

- Amanda Storm

" I had an amazing experience working with Alexey and Elena as my realtors! From start to finish, they were professionals , knowledgeable, and always available to answer my questions. They made the entire process smooth and stress-free, guiding me through every step with patience and expertise. I highly recommend Alexey and Elena to anyone looking for a dedicated and trustworthy real estate professionals. Thank you. "

- Inna Alekseyenko

" Elena is a rock star of a realtor. She is extremely knowledgeable of the area and has a huge library of informational videos to watch to learn about Asheville. She helped me find the perfect house and was really a valuable asset in pointing out small issues or features I never would have noticed. She is extremely responsive and helpful - I would use her again in an instant. If you are on the hunt for a good agent in the Asheville area you cannot go wrong with Elena Kovrigin! "

- Jon Lowe

" I honestly can’t say enough good things about Elena and Alexey. The best decision we made was having them sell our home! They were fantastic communicators the entire time and made the process feel seamless. Elena and Alexey met with us several times before we went to market to make sure we were all on the same page. They went above and beyond at marketing our home. (I mean seriously, their social media game is on point) Selling/buying a home is a huge decision and not easy, but my husband and I felt supported the entire time by Alexey and Elena. I would use them 100 times over and recommend them to anyone! "

- Katy Legge

" Isaiah is a top notch realtor. He was always on time and promptly returned all of our calls. Our house hunt was long but he stuck with us and was always enthusiastic and very patient. He is a wealth of knowledge and made the process so easy. He always stayed in contact and kept us up to date every step of the way. We would absolutely use his services again and highly recommend him to anybody in need of a realtor. I look forward to doing business with him again in the future. Thank you for all of the time you spent with us. "

- Amy A.

" Isaiah was extremely helpful and friendly throughout the entire experience of my purchase. From finding a home, to getting a loan, to scheduling inspections, Isaiah was on top of it without ever being "pushy." Being on disability, I wasn't sure if I would be able to find a home that would work for me in this area, but he was able to help me find a perfect home in my limited budget. And its right next to my family! I couldn't be happier, and I am forever grateful for Isaiah for helping me get here. I would absolutely recommend him for any real estate needs you have! "

- Connie S.

" Isaiah did a PHENOMENAL job with helping us find our first house. In this crazy market, we saw almost 40 houses & put in 5 offers, and Isaiah stood by our side helping us every step of the way. He was patient, positive & determined during the whole process. Lifting us up when we felt defeated by this market, reassuring us that we were going to find our home! He did everything in his power to make sure that we would succeed. He stayed enthusiastic & upbeat, which really helped us stay hopeful. On top of that he’s such a friendly, nonjudgmental, easy going guy, I guarantee that you will feel comfortable and at ease while working with him. We couldn’t be any happier with choosing Isaiah as our realtor!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you! "

- Dani S.

" Elena was absolutely wonderful to work with as we searched for a home in Asheville while still living in Vermont. When we interviewed her during our first meeting online, she answered all of our questions with calm confidence. Three things that she said that really caught our attention were a) that she wanted to help find a home for us as if she were finding a home for one of her family members, b) that when she entered a house she was not just looking around, but also smelling and listening, and c) she often dissuaded her clients if she thought the home was overpriced or if it needed a lot of updating that would cut into a buyer's budget. In a follow-up meeting online, we never felt rushed. Whenever we emailed her questions she responded promptly and provided information that was helpful to us when making a decision. For example, when we were looking at a beautiful mountain home that had a spring water supply, Elena called a governmental office to find out more about the spring's reliability and safety, possibly saving us tens of thousands of dollars in future problems. Lastly, as first time home buyers, Elena taught us a lot about the process and we felt secure moving forward. We whole-heartedly recommend Elena as a buyer’s agent. "

- Matthew King

" It is a daunting task to say the least when searching for and purchasing a home while living in another state. However, choosing to have Elena as our real estate agent was the best decision we could have made. During a 1.5 year process, Elena was patient, quick to respond to our many inquiries, flexible to meet with us when we made trips to NC to visit potential properties and an excellent negotiator when in the last stages of our purchase. Elena provided information on each property we investigated with candor even if it meant losing a potential sale. We felt Elena was a guiding force and had our back throughout this journey. Elena Kovrigin is trustworthy, very knowledgeable and a true professional who will go the extra mile because she is dedicated to her clients. "

- Nancy Mealing

" Elena Kovrigin & the Nesting Dolls Realty team were outstanding. Communication was up to date never really waiting on answers. Elena went beyond the agent duties assisting in the long distance move details & practical issues when getting through the process. A class act. Thanks for helping get to my new home in the Asheville region. "

- Kevin Mazinsky

" Elena is an unparalleled source of information about the Asheville housing market. Her YouTube video are a treasure trove that help buyers and sellers. What I appreciate most is her no BS, direct, and honest communication about what she sees—in a house, in the market, and in a neighborhood. Finally, her team provides wrap around support for clients unlike any I’ve ever seen. An indispensable help! "

- Heather Talley

" Isaiah is AMAZING! He’s very knowledgeable about the area and responds fast. He won’t waste your time showing you locations that won’t work for you. He’s professional, and thorough with remote transactions as well. Give him a call to purchase the mountain getaway of your dreams! "

- Cassie I.

" To say working with Elena and Alexey was an excellent experience is an understatement! Over the years I’ve worked with a few realtors and each time it felt like I was doing the heavy lifting trying to find a home. I was referred to them earlier this year and the contrast was immediate. During every step of the process, from showing to closing they knew exactly what they were doing while at the same time guiding me through the process, and addressing every one of my questions and concerns as they came up; Their professionalism was unmatched and you could sense they loved every second of it! Their knowledge of the local market gave me confidence I was making the right decisions, and their love for Asheville and the surrounding areas is exemplified by their support for local businesses and excellent connections that helped us through the process. They were able to put me in touch with a reputable local lender who went above and beyond to explain the financial side of the process and helped secure the deal. With Alexey and Elena’s help I was able to close on a property near where I grew up, and for that I could not be more grateful! Thank you to everyone at Nesting Dolls Realty for your unmatched service! "

- Vadim Simonovich

" I recently had the pleasure of purchasing a home with the help of Alexey and Elena from Nesting Dolls Realty, brokered by EXP Realty. They were absolutely incredible to work with throughout the entire process. Over the years, our relationship has grown both personally and professionally, and I feel truly blessed to have had them by my side on my real estate journey. Alexey and Elena are not just skilled professionals; they genuinely care about their clients and go above and beyond to ensure everything goes smoothly. Their expertise, dedication, and personalized service made all the difference in finding and securing my dream home. I highly recommend Alexey and Elena to anyone looking to buy a home. They understand that buying a house is more than just a transaction—it's about fulfilling the American Dream. With their guidance and support, you'll be in excellent hands. "

- Alla Bumburyak

" Elena made the process of finding and buying a new house easy! She really listened to what we wanted and went above and beyond to help us find it. Her team made the purchasing process simple and straightforward and she was with us every step of the way. "

- Elisabeth Anderson

" Great experience through and through. Always knew that status of the market and they sold my home in a difficult market! Highly recommend. "

- Jon Mobley

" We had the pleasure of working with Alexey Kovrigin during a challenging and somewhat complicated real estate transaction, and we couldn't be more grateful for his professionalism, patience, and persistence. This was a for-sale-by-owner deal, which meant there were many unique challenges, including navigating the dynamics between family members on the seller's side. Despite these complexities, Alexey remained incredibly calm and composed throughout the entire process. He expertly balanced the needs and perspectives of both the sellers and us, the buyers, always striving to ensure we received the best possible outcome. His ability to juggle these delicate relationships while maintaining focus on our goals was truly impressive. What stood out most was his unwavering persistence and dedication. He never wavered in his efforts to represent us and negotiate on our behalf, and we always felt confident that he was doing everything in his power to make sure we were taken care of. We highly recommend Alexey to anyone looking for a skilled, thoughtful, and tenacious realtor who knows how to navigate even the most complex transactions. "

- Shauna Ihle

" Elena served as our realtor twice in the last year, first to buy a temporary house in Asheville and then to sell it again a year later (once our permanent house in Flat Rock had been built). Our experience both times was totally positive. Elena is personable, very knowledgeable, thorough, hard-working, and very tuned into the personal side of what buying or selling one’s home entails. She is also quite funny and a pleasure to work with. This year when it was time to sell our Asheville house, Elena and Alexey came up with an excellent marketing strategy to position our house competitively on the market which resulted in multiple offers. They worked hard to create as much interest as possible by hosting an open house which they advertised online, put up over 50 directional signs throughout West Asheville to entice people to come see the house, and personally invited over 100 of our neighbors. Furthermore, Elena was very professional and protective of our interests when it came to negotiations and stood firm to secure the best possible results for us. In short, we have been extremely pleased with Elena as our realtor, for both buying and selling, and recommend her without reservation. Five+ stars for sure! "

- Mark Rice and Anne Woodward

" Elena was amazing and it was such a joy to work with her. She is incredibly knowledgeable in her field and was able to assist us with any question or concern in a quick manner. My husband and I have purchased and sold many homes but Elena educated us further and made it an easy purchase with a smooth closing. Highly, highly recommend! "

- Ruth Keith

" Have been looking to buy property in Asheville for years, but didn't know the right person to help. Elena did an amazing job helping with every aspect of the transsction. For negotiating to connecting me to a lender a surveyor and a attorney. Her team kept me informed throughout the process. Would highly recommend her. "

- Chong Shin

" Elena is worthy of your trust! I first contacted Elena via email on November 7th. We closed on our new home December 21st. She is intelligent, well informed, savvy about the Asheville real estate market, and personable. Repatriating from the Republic of Panama, we purchased our house sight unseen. Elena made it possible providing a virtual tour that became our most-watched video of the season. She pointed out the good and the bad, but more importantly gave us a sense of the area and the community. She put us in touch with a great loan officer, Richard Dunkerley at Movement Mortgage, and negotiated a great purchase deal in the end. As an attorney myself, I place a premium on competence and professionalism. Elena exceeds expectations in all regards. We literally met in person for the first time for the final walk through on the day of closing, yet I felt like I was meeting an old friend. "

- Robert B. Wareham

" We have gone through a long, difficult period, but today, this page was closed. There are no words to thank Alexey Elena for their work. They are not just professionals in their field. They also turned out to be very good, good psychological support, involvement in the process, percent knowledge of all the smallest details, and sometimes even encouragement in moments when it seemed that the Mission was impossible. Thank you all very much. I highly recommend everyone to trust. And you won't regret it "

- Elena Bobeici

" Alexey Korvrigin is a realtor with Nesting Dolls Realty under EXP Realty. Alexey and his wife, Elena work as an amazing team who provided me realty service in selling my rental house in Asheville, NC. I have lived in Western NC mist of my life. I am a widow and I am not familiar with selling houses. My house was 95 years old and it had been in my family since 1949. It was bittersweet to sell the house but I needed to move on. Alexey came to my rescue and helped me sell this house. There were many roller coaster experiences in trying to get the house ready to sell. Alexey was there the entire time. I needed a driveway installed and Alexey found the right person. I needed a plumber to move the water meter and again Alexey found the right person. Every time something came up, Alexey responded immediately. Elena, Alexey's wife, prepared all of the paperwork and sent it to me on line. Elena was efficient and accurate with all of the forms she sent to me. When I had to get a permit to install the driveway, Alexey stayed on top of the situation to make sure the city granted the permit. Alexey called the employees in the permit office to make sure they had all they needed to grant the permit. Alexey spoke with the plumber to make sure the plumber did what he agreed to. I could not have asked for a more amazing team to assist with selling my rental house. If I decide to sell my personal home, I know that I can trust Alexey to be there for me. Thank you! "

- Loretta Reynolds

" Alexey and Elena recently helped us sell our house and we are very satisfied with their work. They are very thorough and professional. We sat down and discussed our goals which include selling our house quickly. They offered advice based on research, evidence and experience. We are so glad we took their recommendations because our house sold quickly and seamlessly. Thanks so much Alexey and Elena! "

- Jihan Price

" Isaiah is super knowledgeable and dedicated to helping you find your next home. He invests so much of his time and energy into making sure you have the most efficient, informed, and seamless experience possible. He is an amazing problem solver, realtor, and human being that I would absolutely recommend working with a hundred times over! "

- Barbara H.

" Isaiah was amazing! He was very responsive to what I was looking for and flat out brought his A game to the table and executed to get the deal done with the buyer. He even helped me with reaching out setting up all repair quotes and appraisal for my property. A pleasure to work with and highly recommend him to be your realtor for your home buying or selling experience. "

- Joseph L.

" I can’t say enough great things about Elena! Working with Elena was an absolute blast. She called us to take a look at a roof for her clients. Then she was able to ensure they could purchase the property with the peace of mind their roof won’t leak. Way to go Elena for taking care of your clients. Looking forward to working with you again. "

- Scott Creamer

" Elena Kovrigin is the by far the best real estate agent I’ve worked with. Her professionalism, wise guidance, attention to detail, quick response and consistent follow-through are excellent. She made the whole process seamless and enjoyable. We had an hour’s video chat from my home in Wisconsin in which she went over my requirements and preferences in detail; then, when we viewed homes, she kept me on track (especially when I strayed a bit!) by identifying features that did or not not match my preferences. After my offer was accepted and I had to leave Asheville, she followed up every step of the way and kept in close communication about the many details leading up to the closing. I strongly recommend Elena and indeed have spoken of her highly to friends and family. Simply put, a great person to work with! "

- David Steege

" Elena and Alexy did great job getting our home on the market and sold! I highly recommend them to anyone ready to sell! "

- Paul Vandal

" Looking for the best person to help you in your quest to buy a home? We highly recommend Elena Kovrigan. We came to know Elena initially watching her videos on YouTube which gave us a great sense of what it would be like to live in Asheville and gaining a feel for different neighborhoods. We met Elena in person during a visit to Asheville this past Spring scoping out the area. We knew right away we had made a great choice. Working with her remotely, going through the home buying process, has been a very positive experience. Elena has been a great advisor, counselor, and advocate on our behalf. She also has an excellent team at her agency that has been responsive and attentive to our every need. We look forward to arriving in Asheville soon, and we can’t thank Elena enough for all she’s done to make the process of purchasing our home smooth and straightforward. "

- Jill Winick

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