About Kara
Kara Hardy is a real estate agent with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty, representing buyers and sellers across Highlands, Cashiers, Sapphire, Glenville, Lake Toxaway, Franklin, Sylva, Cullowhee, Otto, and Scaly Mountain, and surrounding western North Carolina communities.
Clients consistently describe Kara as a go-getter who works hard, communicates clearly, and handles every detail with precision. She is known for strong negotiation skills, strategic problem-solving, and advocating fiercely for her clients’ best interests from contract to closing.
Originally from Orlando, Florida, with family ties to the Highlands and Franklin area dating back to the early 1960s, Kara brings both local knowledge and long-term perspective to her work. She now lives in Highlands and specializes in residential, land, and luxury mountain properties.
Before real estate, Kara built a diverse professional background in healthcare, education, finance, and retail management. She is also the owner of Hand for Hire LLC, a professional organizing and virtual assistance business. These experiences sharpened her ability to manage complex transactions, coordinate inspections, meet tight timelines, and anticipate issues before they arise.
Clients regularly credit Kara with delivering strong results for both buyers and sellers through confident negotiation, precise execution, and uncompromising professionalism.