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Personal career sales | $140M+ through December 31, 2025 |
VMC team career sales | $174M+ through December 31, 2025 |
2025 personal sales | $27M+ |
2022-2025 personal sales | $80M+ |
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"We cannot say enough good things about Kelsey. We were looking to buy a home in another state and she was there for us every step of the way. There's no way we would have been able to do this without her. She went above and beyond to make sure we "saw" each home we expressed interest in. She gave us the best advice when navigating the differences in NC realty, which were completely new to us. Most of all, we felt supported throughout the entire process. Anyone looking to buy a home in Western NC, whether you're in the area or several states away, should reach out to Kelsey!" - Chelsea O'mara
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"Kelsey was impressive from word one. I had an abnormal late request & left a message. She jumped in without hesitation, getting back to me quickly & giving great advice. I'm so glad she was recommended & would highly recommend her as well!" -Annette Greene
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"We could not have purchased our home without Kelseyās expertise. Living out of town, she made the process very easy for us and was always willing to give us her honest opinion and advice based on our wants/needs. Thank you Kelsey!" -Marty Blackmon
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"Diligent, Knowledgeable, and Meticulous. Our transaction was conducted at a great distance and required consistent and comprehensive communication. Kelsey went above and beyond the call to provide us with information and follow up, setting aside extra time to meet with me on site on short notice. Cheerful, professional, and thorough." -Randall Goskowicz
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"Kelsey Varga is great, knowledgeable and is a great asset to have when finding property in WNC.
Kelsey went above and beyond to make the impossible possible for us. She took an after-hours call from us before we met in person and was able to submit an offer on a home at literally the last minute. Although that home didnāt work out, she was in it for the long haul and helped find numerous properties that met and exceeded our expectations in WNC. She is extremely professional, knowledgeable and is absolutely a good person to have in your corner when looking to buy property." -Jeff Johnson
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"Kelsey is very knowledgeable of the Western NC area, and was very helpful in providing context around each town we searched in around the Asheville area. As out-of-towners, Kelsey helped immensely by viewing homes on our behalf, and provided very helpful descriptions for each home (including things to potentially be concerned about). She was even able to get us under contract sight-unseen (especially impressive given the current hot market we are experiencing). Kelsey's expertise, detailed descriptions, and walkthrough videos gave me the confidence needed to purchase sight-unseen. Kelsey is a fantastic realtor, and I would recommend her to anyone looking to purchase in the area!" -Evan Bunch
Kelsey Varga is a luxury real estate broker serving Asheville, Hendersonville, Highlands, and communities throughout Western North Carolina. She is the Principal Broker and founder of Varga Mountain Collective at Compass and was the Founding Compass Agent in Asheville. Licensed in 2016 and working in luxury hospitality and real estate since 2012, Kelsey specializes in luxury home sales, relocation, second homes, investment properties, golf and country club communities, luxury new construction, and representation for builders and developers.
Through the end of 2025, Kelsey personally closed more than $140 million in career sales, while Varga Mountain Collective achieved more than $174 million in total team sales. She closed over $27 million in 2025 and more than $80 million from 2022 through 2025, with a focus on properties generally ranging from $1 million to $5 million.
In October 2025, Kelsey represented the buyer of 511 Asgi Trail in Maggie Valley, which closed for $4,999,000 and became the highest-priced single-family home sale in the history of both Haywood County and Maggie Valley at the time of closing.
Her professional recognition includes RealTrends Verified honors from 2023 through 2026, including placement among the top 1.5% of real estate professionals nationwide; RateMyAgentās 2023 Agent of the Year for Henderson County; Compass Small Team Bronze recognition in 2024; and Compass Small Team Silver recognition in 2025. Kelsey is a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist, a GUILD Elite professional, and a graduate of the Graduate, REALTORĀ® Institute program.
Luxury sellers rely on Kelseyās expansive buyer network, creative marketing strategies, new-construction experience, and national agent relationships. Select Varga Mountain Collective listings may receive high-impact exposure across 14 digital screens in the gate areas of Asheville Regional Airportās expanded terminalāa coveted, team-specific opportunity that places individual properties in front of arriving and departing travelers.
Originally from South Florida, Kelsey understands the priorities of buyers relocating to Western North Carolina from Florida and other major feeder markets. She helps clients look beyond dramatic views and beautiful finishes to define their ultimate lifestyle goals and understand what everyday life would actually look like at a new address.
That process includes evaluating proximity to shopping, dining, healthcare, airports, golf, recreation, and cultural amenities, as well as mountain access, maintenance, renovation needs, construction quality, investment potential, and long-term usability. By asking the right questions early, Kelsey helps clients identify the communities and properties most likely to support the way they truly want to live.
Kelsey and her husband, Joe Dinan, have built their familyās life in the Hendersonville community, where Joe owns and operates Oklawaha Brewing Company and Blue Ridge Beer Garden. Together with their daughter, Chloe, they enjoy the small-town relationships, local businesses, festivals, outdoor recreation, and exceptional quality of life found throughout Western North Carolina.
Areas of coverage include Asheville, Hendersonville, Highlands, Arden, Brevard, Black Mountain, Waynesville, Lake Lure, Lake Toxaway, Cashiers, Tryon, Mill Spring, Mars Hill, Maggie Valley, Bryson City, Marion, and more.





















































































































































































































































































































































