Isabelle Apel

Isabelle Apel

Broker, Realtor®

Specialties

Buyer's Agent, Listing Agent, Relocation, speak fluent French

Education

B.A. Psychology & Economics - University of Rochester


Client Testimonials

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★★★★★
"Selling your house is a big deal, almost overwhelming to think about, much less do. Unless you are lucky enough to have Isabelle Apel helping you.

Isabelle is the real deal. As a thorough-going professional, behind the scenes she has put together her incomparable support team to make your sale happen. And she won’t recommend anything that you don’t need. Repairs? Your staged house beautiful? Professional photos that say “look at this house”? Advertising to thousands of qualified buyers?

Analyzing offers and negotiating the sale for your best terms? Easy closing? NO PROBLEM.

Isabelle handles it all so you don’t have to. And she is just so darn nice. Trust her advice and smile at closing.
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★★★★★
"Isabelle is above and beyond in every way. We have so appreciated her wisdom and expertise as we bought our first home in 2015 and then sold it in 2022. She helped guide us through each step of the process, making excellent recommendations without pressuring us or making us feel overwhelmed or nervous in any way. She got us a record 60 offers in one weekend of showing, many of those well over our asking price, and helped make the whole process stress-free and seamless. Her low-key, friendly, and professional approach have been a gift to us over the past 7 years and I would recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. You will never regret hiring Isabelle!"

★★★★★
"Isabelle's vast knowledge of the industry and professionalism made her a top choice to sell my home. She proved to be extremely competent and a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend her."

★★★★★
"I will be very honest, most realtors aren’t even decent at what they do. For the most part, it ends up being a frustration and a vulnerability for the clients. However Isabelle was AMAZING! She IS a realtor. She IS a fiduciary. She IS wonderful. We are so happy that we trusted her to sell our home. It is hard to find such a gem."

★★★★★
"We have worked with Isabelle on the buying side and this time on the selling side. Her expertise is top notch. She understands the market and local area well. Isabelle takes the time to get to know her clients to give truly personalized service. We highly recommend her for both buying and selling."

★★★★★
"Isabelle is an amazing real estate agent! Her guidance and commitment to helping new buyers was essential as we searched for our new home during an extraordinarily competitive market. Isabelle assisted us every step of the way, from cultivating a suite of homes that met our needs to setting up tours at a moment's notice. Her expertise in the local market was indispensable through the closing process--navigating the inspection and last minute negotiations. She has even maintained contact with us after closing to assist with finding the right specialists for all of our home ownership needs. I highly recommend Isabelle to anyone looking to buy or sell a home in the area!" - Elizabeth

★★★★★
"Isabelle is a fantastic person to work with. She made both the buying and selling process as easy as possible while keeping us informed and involved. She is a hands on realtor and seems to always be available for questions or assistance. Isabelle has gone above and beyond what we would have expected from our realtor and always made us feel like that was part of her job. I would and do recommend Isabelle to everyone who is buying or selling a home." - Natalie

★★★★★
"Isabelle Apel is tops when t comes to the human side of home buying. Megan and I purchase our first home and we were both stressed about finding a home in Woodcroft Durham NC. Isabelle took all the stress off our shoulders and became a house hunting mentor. She listened mostly to Megan, but she helped us find a great home that we will be in for the next 10 to 20 years of our lives. Tops on the chart." - Edwin

★★★★★
"Whether you're looking to relocate, or just move around the corner, there's no one we would trust more with finding our family a home than Isabelle. Moving to NC from out of state, she took the pain out of the process. Her expertise in knowing every pocket of the Triangle helped narrow down our home search and identify the perfect place for our family to settle down. She took care of every detail and we had nothing to worry about because of her proactive engagement with the seller. She brings with her the most professional team of home inspectors and contractors who can help with anything that needs to be corrected. We've been extremely impressed with her continuing to follow-up with us and help us get settled in, even weeks after closing. Needless to say, she's going to be our go-to from here on out." - Charles

★★★★★
"After living in Los Angeles 45 years, I retired to Chapel Hill where I was not familiar with the real estate market. Isabelle came recommended to me by word of mouth as a top-notch realtor in area to help me find the perfect townhouse for me. And she did after a short period! She was not just interested in a quick sale. Her local knowledge, process expertise, responsiveness, & negotiation skills were all superb. She was a patient and careful listener and responded to my issues and needs during the real estate process. She is a clearcut communicator both verbally and in emails. She is one of the nicest people I have ever met. While I was interested in a great realtor not just a nice person, she was both." - Joy


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About Isabelle
“Work with me today…Own your tomorrow”
Isabelle was born in Paris, France and has lived in many cities around the world including New York, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Milan (Italy), and Moscow (Russia).  After many years of traveling and moving, Isabelle was ready to set down roots and find a place to call home.  The unique combination of big city amenities and small town feel made the Triangle area the perfect choice.  Isabelle lives in Chapel Hill with her 2 children, Emilie and Patrick.  Isabelle is also a certified Pilates Instructor. 

Why Isabelle? 
Before her real estate career, Isabelle spent a decade working for L’Oreal USA in sales management.  She directed sales representatives throughout New England and taught them the art of sales and negotiation; this experience has proven invaluable in her real estate career. 

Isabelle understands how the right house can instantly make a place feel like home.  Whether you are moving from out of town or simply across town, Isabelle will work with you to find the right place to call home.  Home buying has become a complicated process; let Isabelle simplify it for you. 

Looking to move?  Isabelle will work with you to get your house sold.  She has a proven track record getting homes listed and SOLD.  You can’t put your life on hold to sell your home; let Isabelle take care of the details so you can move on to the next chapter of your life. 

Every client is unique and Isabelle’s needs based approach ensures great care and attention to you and every possible detail. Behind the scenes, Isabelle will advocate and negotiate on your behalf until you get the results you desire.

Isabelle Apel’s Listings

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a view of a chairs and table in a patio
a view of books and a book shelf in a room
a living room with furniture or couch and a fireplace
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a view of a dining room with furniture a chandelier and large windows
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a sink a refrigerator a stove and island with wooden floor
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a large kitchen with stainless steel appliances kitchen island granite countertop a large kitchen island a stove a refrigerator a sink dishwasher with a dining table and chairs
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a bedroom with furniture and a large window
a bedroom with a bed and a chandelier
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a bathroom with a double vanity sink a toilet and a shower
a bath tub sitting next to a window
a bathroom with a double vanity sink and mirror with shower
a spacious bedroom with a bed and a chandelier
a bedroom with a bed and a chandelier
a spacious bathroom with a toilet sink and mirror
a bedroom with a large bed and a chandelier
a bedroom with a large bed and a window
a bathroom with a granite countertop sink toilet and shower
a workspace with wooden floor and a window
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a sink stove and cabinets
a living room with furniture and white walls
a work room with furniture and a window
a bedroom with furniture and a window
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a bathroom with a sink toilet and mirror
front view of a house with a yard
a backyard of a house
a view of a yard with plants and trees
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a view of a house with backyard and sitting area
a view of a tree in the middle of a yard
a view of sitting area with furniture on wooden deck
a deck with hardwood table and chairs
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Listed By CompassActive Under Contract

$939,500

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3.5
Square Feet
3,883
Acres
1.09
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Listed By Compass

$775,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,950
Acres
0.23