Debbie Van Horn

Debbie Van Horn

RealtorĀ® | Raleigh, NC
debbie.vanhorn@compass.com
M: 919-749-6000

Awards

ā— Top 50 Agents in NC, Real Trends 
Top 10 Real Estate Agent in the Triangle (Triangle Business Journal) since 2011
ā— Top Company Wide Agent for Former Triangle Real Estate Company, One of Triangle's Leading Real Estate Firms, for 15 years
ā— #1 Real Estate Agent by Overall Sales in North Carolina (Real Trends, based on 2015 sales)
ā— Top 5 Real Estate Agent by Overall Sales in North Carolina (Real Trends, based on 2017 sales)
ā— Member of Triangle Luxury Marketing Group (Exclusive Organization of Top Local Real Estate Agents Selling Luxury Homes)
ā— Member of Mastermind Group (Marketing Organization for Triangle Areaā€™s Top Real Estate Agents)
ā— Relocation Expert
ā— Top Producer Council

Specialties

Buyer's Agent, Listing Agent, Relocation

Education

University of Arkansas - Bachelors of Arts and Science, Sociology and Criminal Justice minor in Political Science


Client Testimonials

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"Where to start with Debbie Van Horn? After working with Debbie on two home purchases and one sale, I can confidently say we would never even consider working with any other realtor. We firmly believe that Debbie is THE best in the area. She knows the communities and neighborhoods well, listens to your interests and has a sixth sense for guiding you to the best home to match your wants and needs. But thatā€™s not all. Iā€™m not sure when Debbie sleeps because there is never an hour that she doesnā€™t pick up my call and is always ready to turn around a contract or document on a momentā€™s notice. Debbie has many years of experience and thus has great contacts and quality vendors and inspectors. Sheā€™s a hard negotiator and will work tirelessly to get you the best deal and value for your purchase or sale. And best of all, Debbie is just an awesome person. She is friendly and fun. Buying/selling a home is a pleasant experience when you have such a wonderful, reliable realtor like Debbie Van Horn." - Melissa

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"It was a pleasure working with Debbie, and she was able to get me the house that I wanted for a great price. When we first met to set up my search parameters, Debbie used a large map in her office to show me the different parts of town and surrounding areas. Her knowledge of the dominant traffic patterns and planned road expansion projects was extremely useful to home in on a few neighborhoods. During our first tour of a house Debbie pointed out potential issues with houses that were built in this area such as pressed wood siding and butylene water pipes. She also explained the process for buying a house in NC which I was not accustomed to. Debbie was always very quick to respond through SMS or phone calls which is critical in this sellerā€™s market where good houses go under contract in just a couple of days. We made a cash offer on a short sale, and Debbie used her market knowledge to help me come up with a reasonable offer amount. During the negotiation phase with the sellers she made my best interest a priority rather than just pushing for an easy sale. Overall, Debbie is a very experienced and knowledgeable realtor, and her big network of people is a great resource in the due-diligence period. She is very easy to work with and makes touring houses fun." - Stefan

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"Debbie is simply the best realtor that we could have ever asked for. She worked tirelessly to help our family find the perfect home in the perfect neighborhood! Debbie patiently answered all of our questions, and went above and beyond to make sure we had a smooth home buying experience. Even when we had challenges with the sellers at closing, Debbie was there to help us through the issue and keep us calm. I can't say enough about how professional, punctual and overall superb Debbie's work is! I recommend Debbie without any reservations. She truly is the best realtor in the Raleigh market! " - Clay

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"Debbie was amazing in helping us with every step while we were building our custom home! She is highly respected by the builders and developers; along with their seller's agents in the SW Wake County area. We were so grateful she thought about things that we totally wouldn't have thought of along the way. She definitely knows how to effectively navigate and even streamline the process in negotiating with builders. She also handled all the logistics regarding our inspections, financing and closing arrangements. Hands down Debbie Van Horn is the BEST and we Highly recommend her as both a Buyers and Sellers Agent! " - Christy

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"Debbie is hands down the best realtor we have ever worked with! We moved to NC from New England and did not know a lot about the area. Debbie took a ton of time to educate us on the different areas, the schools, builders, different neighborhoods, commute times for work and more. She was always quick to respond to all of our questions, day and night (and there were a lot)! Once we found a house and closed, she even helped us with local doctors, dentists, sports teams, etc. A relocation can be daunting, and without Debbie's expertise and knowledge, I'm not sure how we would have done it. She is amazing to work with!" - Cindy


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About Debbie
Meet Debbie, Team  Founding Agent of Compass North Carolina 
Debbie Van Horn and Co 

Debbie has been selected as one of the Seven Founding Agents for Compass in Raleigh, North Carolina

 Debbie has been selected as one of the Seven Founding Agents for Compass in Raleigh, North Carolina
As a top real estate agent in the Triangle for over two decades, I take pride in watching the area flourish! I fell in love with the Triangle when my husband and I moved our young family here in 1995. Its potential was clear to me ā€“ an inviting Southern vibe complemented by impressive educational institutions, excellent employment opportunities, and a blended community supporting many different lifestyles.
My success as a Top 10 Triangle Agent for the past 22+ years is a direct result of my dedication, work ethic, and conviction to be the Real Estate Expert in this area. I have sold more than 1400 homes in the Triangle with a hands-on marketing approach, honing in on my expertise in premarket home preparation to maximize my sellersā€™ profits. Over many years assisting hundreds of buyers, I have gained in-depth knowledge of Triangle area builders, schools, and communities. This experience enables me to advise my clients thoroughly and protect their investments.
What I cherish most of all is the relationships Iā€™ve built with my clients. I have walked with them through the high times of booming markets, as well as painful years during the Great Recession. By focusing on my clients first, I have built a reputation as a highly dedicated, energized, and heartfelt person who takes enormous pride in guiding them before, during, and after any deal is closed. It is why the majority of my business is built on referrals and return clients. Helping clients relocate to this area is an exciting, and sometimes scary, time for the client - no one helps a client settle into our area better than my team and I.

My Team!

Iā€™ve built my business over the past 22 years as an individual broker working directly with buyers and sellers at all price points, averaging 70 transactions and $50+ million in sales per year. As the referrals have grown, I am committed to maintaining the same level of service to each of my clients, and am proud to be aligned with an expanding hand-selected team that share the same values. My teammates share the passion, work ethic, and in-depth knowledge of the Triangle area. My goal is to expand my personal, professional approach for current and future clients, offering them the highest level of service through every step of the home buying/selling journey. Our innovative thinking, focus, and knowledge of the market will exceed your expectations!
Meet my Extraordinary Team Members:
Kristen Lampuri
Kathy Pierce

I believe that buying a home is an emotional decision more than anything. I also feel aligning with an agent to help in the journey should come with a level of trust and connection.
I not only have years of experience within new home sales and general brokerage, selling all over the Triangle across Wake and surrounding counties (since 2003, and earning my broker-in-charge designation in 2008), most everyone who meets me says I have an uncanny ability to connect with people with sincerity. Building those relationships with clients, peer agents, builders and other industry connections helps win bids, facilitate smoother transactions, and stay informed. I am also detail-oriented and have an eye for style, which is a great value-add in preparing my listings for market and presenting them in the best possible light.
Making sure my clients genuinely feel my dedication to helping them through one of lifeā€™s greatest investments is one of my highest priorities. I am huge into communication and relationship building throughout all facets of the transaction and am dedicated to being an advocate and resource to those I serve. Being a mom of four has taken my skills for problem solving, multi-tasking, and negotiating to next level! But in all seriousness, I am a doer, and I really care about providing full-service level of support to my clients and really protecting them along the way.
My clients would say that Iā€™m a warm, positive and accessible person who truly cares. I always have my buyersā€™ and sellersā€™ best interests at heart and am dedicated to being 100% honest, responsive, protective and professional. I love what I do and still feel so much joy in helping people step into one of lifeā€™s biggest transitions... The relationship building is easily the most rewarding part of this job. If youā€™re looking for a client-centric agent to help you navigate the purchase or sale of your home, by putting you first, advocating for you, and facilitating a positive transaction through relationship building and integrity, I would love to be in your corner!

Debbie Van Hornā€™s Listings

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$4,725,000 | 403 Rutherglen Drive, Cary, NC 27511
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Listed By Compass

$4,725,000

5
Bedrooms
6,415
Square Feet
0.75
Acres

403 Rutherglen Drive, Cary, NC 27511

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an aerial view of residential houses with outdoor space and trees all around
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Listed By Compass

$1,125,000

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Bedrooms
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Bathrooms
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Square Feet
0.76
Acres

403 Rutherglen Drive, Cary, NC 27511

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a view of a workspace with furniture and toys
a bathroom with a granite countertop toilet sink and mirror
a bathroom with a sink vanity and a mirror
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a backyard of a house with large trees and brick walls
a view of a patio with two chairs and a table
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$695,000 | 1900 Hillock Drive, Raleigh, NC 27612
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Listed By Compass

$695,000

4
Bedrooms
1,984
Square Feet
0.43
Acres

1900 Hillock Drive, Raleigh, NC 27612

$399,000 | 3105 Ranger Drive, Durham, NC 27703
$399,000 | 3105 Ranger Drive, Durham, NC 27703
$399,000 | 3105 Ranger Drive, Durham, NC 27703
$399,000 | 3105 Ranger Drive, Durham, NC 27703
$399,000 | 3105 Ranger Drive, Durham, NC 27703
$399,000 | 3105 Ranger Drive, Durham, NC 27703
$399,000 | 3105 Ranger Drive, Durham, NC 27703
$399,000 | 3105 Ranger Drive, Durham, NC 27703
$399,000 | 3105 Ranger Drive, Durham, NC 27703
$399,000 | 3105 Ranger Drive, Durham, NC 27703
$399,000 | 3105 Ranger Drive, Durham, NC 27703
$399,000 | 3105 Ranger Drive, Durham, NC 27703
$399,000 | 3105 Ranger Drive, Durham, NC 27703
$399,000 | 3105 Ranger Drive, Durham, NC 27703
$399,000 | 3105 Ranger Drive, Durham, NC 27703
$399,000 | 3105 Ranger Drive, Durham, NC 27703
$399,000 | 3105 Ranger Drive, Durham, NC 27703
$399,000 | 3105 Ranger Drive, Durham, NC 27703
$399,000 | 3105 Ranger Drive, Durham, NC 27703
$399,000 | 3105 Ranger Drive, Durham, NC 27703
$399,000 | 3105 Ranger Drive, Durham, NC 27703
$399,000 | 3105 Ranger Drive, Durham, NC 27703
$399,000 | 3105 Ranger Drive, Durham, NC 27703
$399,000 | 3105 Ranger Drive, Durham, NC 27703
$399,000 | 3105 Ranger Drive, Durham, NC 27703
$399,000 | 3105 Ranger Drive, Durham, NC 27703
$399,000 | 3105 Ranger Drive, Durham, NC 27703
$399,000 | 3105 Ranger Drive, Durham, NC 27703
$399,000 | 3105 Ranger Drive, Durham, NC 27703
$399,000 | 3105 Ranger Drive, Durham, NC 27703
$399,000 | 3105 Ranger Drive, Durham, NC 27703
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Listed By Compass

$399,000

3
Bedrooms
2,037
Square Feet
0.05
Acres

3105 Ranger Drive, Durham, NC 27703

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$395,000 | 1544 White Admiral Street, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
$395,000 | 1544 White Admiral Street, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
$395,000 | 1544 White Admiral Street, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
$395,000 | 1544 White Admiral Street, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
$395,000 | 1544 White Admiral Street, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
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Listed By Compass

$395,000

2
Bedrooms
1,244
Square Feet
0.14
Acres

1544 White Admiral Street, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526