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SELL YOUR HOME

Our brokers have the experience and knowledge to price your home correctly, provide maximum exposure to get you the best possible offer, negotiate favorable terms, and represent you with professionalism. Our Executives will exceed your expectations from “For Sale” to “SOLD”

BUYING YOUR DREAM HOME

In 2025, we led the Catawba Valley Association of REALTORS® with over 416 buyer represented purchases. Every day of the year we are making a buyer's dreams of homeownership come true. Search online here for your dream home, then connect with one of our award-winning representatives. Let us show you why we are a seven-time winner of the Best of the Best in Catawba County according to the Hickory Daily Record and we have over 784 Google 5-star reviews. 

 
 
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY ABOUT US
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  • Very easy to work with. Made the process of selling a house smooth. Professional and Knowledgeable. Will definitely recommend Realty Executives to our friends.
    Jennifer Barlow
  • Realty Executives Team is amazing. They will help you from the start until the end. We could not have gotten our first house without their help! Keep up the good work.
    Chelin A.
  • I interviewed many firms before choosing an agent to list with Realty Executives surpassed my expectations from day one. Never pushy.. They did exactly what they said they would! Quick easy closing.
    Cat Sigmon
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The Realty Executive Team

As we celebrate over 30 years of continued success at Realty Executives of Hickory and Lake Norman, we are proud to be the largest and best firm in the greater Catawba Valley.

EXPLORE OUR FEATURED AREAS

Hickory
Newton
Conover
Granite Falls
Lenoir
Morganton
Marion
Valdese
Taylorsville

OUR TEAM

Elizabeth Franklin
Elizabeth Franklin
Executive Broker

License ID: 281329

Company: Realty Executives of Hickory

Site: https://elizabethfranklinrealtor.com/

Address: 785 US Highway 70 SW, Hickory, NC 28602, USA

Tel: +1(828) 851-1372

Elizabeth Franklin has lived in Catawba County since 2002 and is proud to call this area home. She loves the small-town feel, yet the fact that there are still so many incredible amenities at her fingertips. Elizabeth and her husband have 2 children and 5 beautiful granddaughters. In her free time, she enjoys walking, reading, traveling, and spending time with her family and granddaughters. A fun fact you may not know about Elizabeth is that she worked as a clown in college! When asked what she’d be doing if she didn’t have a career in real estate, she mentioned she would be working for a nonprofit organization or become more involved in marketing and writing. What she loves about her role as an Executive Broker is the opportunity to help people fulfill their goals and dreams. Elizabeth holds designations such as the Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI), Realtor's Commitment to Excellence (C2EX), and Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) and is committed to staying at the forefront of industry standards and best practices. Her dedication to excellence has been recognized with prestigious awards such as the Executive Club Award (top 10% of firm) and the Realty Executives 100% Award for outstanding achievement and service. Beyond real estate, Elizabeth is actively involved in the community, serving on the Catawba Valley YMCA Corporate Board, the March of Dimes Signature Chef's Auction Committee, the City of Claremont Planning Board, the Christ Church Care Team, and the Christ Church Children's Ministry, and volunteering for various local organizations. Elizabeth prides herself on being dedicated to every client and acts with integrity, compassion and excellence. She wants to make your home buying or selling experience as timely and stress free as possible and secure the most favorable terms for you! To work with Elizabeth Franklin call: 828-851-1372