REFER YOUR WESTERN NC and INTERNATIONAL BUYERS WITH CONFIDENCE!

As an Exclusive Buyer's Agency/Firm, CabinQuest proudly offers 100%, undivided loyalty assisting Buyers with identifying and evaluating properties, negotiating price and terms, obtaining financing, arranging inspections, and more. As a true 'EBA', CabinQuest does not accept property listings, so no dual/designated agency situations will arise which may cause you, or your referrals, discomfort. As you may be aware, there are no "extra" fees to the Buyer for our services - our fees are paid as a commission split with the seller's listing agent at closing.

With MLS access to all of Western NC, the scope of our services includes the areas: Asheville, Brevard, Bryson City, Fontana Lake, Franklin, Hot Springs, Lake Lure, Maggie Valley, Murphy, Nantahala Lake, Sylva, Waynesville - all the way to into the N. Georgia and TN mountains. For those International referrals, our Broker-in-Charge is a native Spanish-speaker, is TRC-certified, a CIPS network member, candidate to receive the coveted Certified International Property Specialist designation, and is experienced in international transactions.

You'll also be happy to hear that, while many business people think that the most important job is to satisfy the customer, our philosophy is that Client satisfaction is the minimum requirement for simply staying in business. We work constantly to become further educated in our craft, refine processess and improve service levels well beyond the standard levels of service provided in the industry.

We *will* take excellent care of you, the Buyer, or your Buyer referrals.

1. We will provide you with the best level of service in the industry, period.
2. We will make you so satisfied that you chose to work with us that you will gladly refer CabinQuest to your friends & aquaintences.
3. Even if you do not purchase a property with our help/representation, you will gain valuable insight into the real estate process - insight which will serve you well for the rest of your days.

My name is Tony Montoya and I am the Founder/CEO/BiC of CabinQuest, Inc. Simply put, my reason for being and for creating CabinQuest. is to get our Clients their ideal property for the least amount of money - in the least amount of time, with the fewest possible hassles. That's what I'm about. When you're ready to discuss the benefits of having us represent you as your Exclusive Buyer's Broker, please feel free to contact me any time.

CERTIFIED RESORT & 2ND HOME PROPERTY SPECIALIST (RSPS):
The National Association of REALTORS© defines a Resort Specialist as a real estate practitioner who facilitates the buying, selling or management of properties for investment, development, retirement or second homes in a resort, recreational and/or vacation destination. To date, out of approximately 1.4 million REALTORS©, less than 200 individuals worldwide have been awarded this coveted designation - I was awarded certificate #41 in June of 2006.

ACCREDITED BUYER'S AGENT:
The benchmark of excellence in buyer representation, the Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) designation is awarded by the Real Estate BUYER'S AGENT Council (REBAC) to a select group of real estate practitioners meeting specified educational and practical experience criteria, as proof to prospective buyer-clients of their proficiency at servicing the special needs of buyers.

TRANSNATIONAL REFERRAL CERTIFIED BROKER:
This designation is awarded by the International Consortium of Real Estate Associations(ICREA) to real estate professionals trained in the rules of, and pledging to abide by, International Principles of Conduct when performing international referrals on behalf of their Clients.

CERTIFIED INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY SPECIALIST (Candidate):
The Certified International Property Specialist Network (CIPS Network) is the specialty membership group for international practitioners of the National Association of REALTORS®. The CIPS Network is comprised of 1,500 real estate professionals who deal in all types of real estate, but with one common element: they are focused specifically on the "international" market. Whether traveling abroad to put deals together, assisting foreign investors, helping local buyers invest abroad, or serving an immigrant niche in local markets, CIPS members are consumers' best resource to ensure they are dealing with a professional skilled in the unique aspects of international real estate.

Dear Tony,
I'd like to thank you again for your outstanding assistance. The research that you undertook and the insight and suggestions that you communicated were crucial in enabling me to assess a variety of interesting properties, which in turn increased my satisfaction and confidence in the home that I eventually purchased. I very much enjoyed your guidance and touring the properties with you. I'd be happy to serve as a reference as a very satisfied client. You are outstanding both as a person and in your buyer's agent services.
Terry A. - Ft. Myers, FL

As first time buyers originally from Philadelphia and Manchester, England my wife and I were very skeptical about the whole house buying process. It seemed most real estate agents were concerned with how much money we had to spend, rather than answering our questions and concerns. However as soon as we met Tony we knew he was the person to help us buy our first house. He gave us expert advice, connected us with the relevant professionals and answered all of our questions. Never pushing his own agenda, Tony focused on finding a house for us that meet all of our requirements, even those we hadn't thought of. He used his knowledge of the area and our lifestyle to pinpoint the houses to show us. He gave us the information and guidance to ask the right questions to determine if the property was suitable for our needs.

Tony is an exemplary buyer's agent with an upbeat and fun personality. Thanks to Tony and his hard work, the whole process was as smooth, fast and as-stress-free as buying a house can be. Our only disappointment is that we won't be able to work with Tony until the next time we buy a house, and as he found our dream home that may be in the very distant future. Thank you, Tony.
Yours sincerely, Reanna and Mike Clare - Sylva, North Carolina 

Working with Tony is better than a breath of fresh mountain air. He came to my rescue while I was struggling (on my own) to find a vacation rental property to purchase. He really listened and took the time to really understand what I was looking for. He then found the perfect place and guided me effortlessly through the purchase process. He is well respected by other realtors and it is widely known that he makes every effort to protect the buyer. I don't think anyone would even try to pull the wool over Tony's eyes. When the time comes to make my next real estate purchase, Tony will be the first person I call.
Annette Youmans - Savannah, Georgia

Dear Tony,
I am here looking at some pictures of our condo on Isla Mujeres and gratefully I must say that I would never have had the courage to do this without your guidance. Given the language barrier and that things are done very differently in Mexico, I am sure that the whole purhcase offer would have blown up and we would not be the proud owner's of this fabulous place overlooking the Bay of Mujeres.

Please count me as a testimonial and reference to anyone in need of your diligent and articulate skills. I truly felt your total concern for my protection and safety throughout the negotiation process. I will be glad to relay "my story" and let them know just how important your efforts were to my comfort level of moving forward with this long distance purchase transaction. Muchas, Muchas Gracias Amigo!

David K. - Branch Manager,
Ashford Mortgage Advisors - Asheville, NC

I am a licensed Florida Real Estate Broker and was interested in purchasing a home in the Asheville area. I emailed a general inquiry to local agencies and Tony Montoya was the first to respond with current, up to date information on available listings. I only had 2 days in the area to find a home, and because of Tony's professional, persistent demeanor I found the perfect home in Asheville during my first day of showings. When I returned to Florida, Tony personally scheduled and was present at all inspections, and because of this "extra effort", I was able to close on the home worry free in less than a month. I would highly recommend Tony to anyone who is looking for a professional, knowledgeable buyer's broker in Western Carolina.
Shelley Pelcher - Licensed FL Real Estate Broker

Tony was recommended to me from a mutual friend when I mentioned that I was interested in a place in the mountains of North Carolina. I am a business owner in South Florida with a busy schedule like everyone else. When I first called Tony I knew nothing about the area only that I wanted a house with a great view. Tony sent me listings to narrow down what I was looking for, we found some promising houses. I set up a time to go see the houses Tony was like a tour guide telling us the history of the area as we looked at houses. We found the house we liked and Tony guided us through the purchasing process, he researched every detail and I was totally satisfied with my purchase. Dealing with Tony was a great experience he handles you with a level of professionalism that I am not used to and he has your best interests at heart. I would recommend him to anyone looking for property.
Howard C. - Plantation Florida

From day one, Tony was right on the money as to what kind of home we were looking for! He came prepared and well-informed and found the home of our dreams on the first day! We couldn't have asked for a better, more knowledgeable buyer's agent than Tony. Even during the buying process, Tony was instrumental in helping keep the lines of communication between all parties involved and, in many cases, he was the "go to" person when something needed to be handled or done. We definitely are letting all our friends and associates know that if they are looking to purchase a home that Tony is the man to go to. In a few words: WE LOVE OUR NEW HOME AND CAN'T THANK TONY ENOUGH FOR ALL OF HIS HELP AND EXPERTISE!!!
Rick, Michael, & Danny - Waynesville, NC

In the last ten years I have purchased eight properties in South Florida. My real estate agents have been good and fair. We recently decided to invest in North Carolina and we purchased a lovely home in Nantahala. Our agent was good so we were not looking to change when we decided to invest in more property in North Carolina. We had learned from previous transactions that often you have to be a step or two ahead of the agent and keep in close touch to make sure everything is done right, this has been the norm with most agents and we have taken it for granted that this is the way it is, until we met Tony Montoya.

We had wanted to broaden the area where we were going to buy and by accident were introduced to Tony Montoya who was more familiar with the Fontana Lake, Nantahala Gorge and Franklin areas. He invited us to his office where our little chat turned out to be a very educational two hour real estate course. He impressed us by comparing some differences in North Carolina real estate laws with laws in Florida. He also covered 1031's and seasonal properties thoroughly. Then he really surprised us with information about contracts, terms, conditions and most importantly the signing of agreements that most agents bind you with. At this point we felt very good, knowledgeable and happy to sign up with Tony. As we left he gave us a lot of informative literature and things that we needed to look over for our best interest, he shook our hands and told us not to hesitate to call him if we had any other questions.

Wow, that was it. No signing, no obligation and all this information that we never knew. So when I talked it over with my wife we both concluded that he was the most knowledgeable agent we had ever met on all aspects of real estate, and also very level headed on return on investments and surprisingly fair and honest. Once we started working regularly with Tony we discovered how dedicated he is and how much he loves his job. For Tony, going the extra mile for his client is as easy as snapping his fingers.

We finally found a property we were interested in and exchanged contracts but later in the process the sellers agent became elusive. The surveyor didn't show up and the appraiser couldn't be reached. Tony stepped in and made it all happen. He picked up the plans from the surveyor, he went to the tax office to check on tax records and visited the other agents office to get the answers we needed. After a lot of hard work and running around, and despite losing out on a sale, due to the fact that Tony had written up the original contract so carefully and with our interests foremost we were easily able to cancel the deal with our deposit fully refunded. Tony didn't get a dollar for all his hard work but he never complained, only followed through with the necessary legal processes. He was as friendly and as conscientious as ever, saying he was the buyers' advocate and if he didn't advise us honestly he wouldn't be doing his job right, besides it was more important to him that we purchase the property that is truly right for us.

So at this time we are taking it easy, not jumping into any 'hot deals'. We trust Tony implicitly, he has listened carefully to our goals and asked lots of questions, we know that when the right property comes up we will get a call from him to let us know he's not tired of us or his job. He's always looking out for us and always wants the best for his clients putting their interests first at every turn.
Jianni A. - West Palm Beach, FL