We specialize in assisting locals and newcomers with sales and purchases of houses, land, condominiums and townhouses. Our experienced and friendly team can help you with all the details of buying and selling real estate. Belladomus Architecture/Design and Frank Cole Building Company teamed up and WOW what a result.
Artistic touches throughout. Craftsmanship at every turn. Carefully chosen materials including recycled Bamboo flooring, recycled cardboard countertops, cork flooring, handmade iron stair railing, designer lights/fans. Master up or down. Laundry up or down. Storage space galore. Daylight basement easily converted to separate apartment.
Artistic touches throughout. Craftsmanship at every turn. Carefully chosen materials including recycled Bamboo flooring, recycled cardboard countertops, cork flooring, handmade iron stair railing, designer lights/fans. Master up or down. Laundry up or down. Storage space galore. Daylight basement easily converted to separate apartment.
Services
With 25 years of experience as a full-time, full-service REALTOR and over 450 properties successfully closed, I bring a wealth of knowledge to each and every purchase and sale that my clients make. Time and time again my clients tell me how valuable they found my insights that come from being a native and lifelong resident of the Carrboro-Chapel Hill community.
Although born in Australia and raised in the UK, James' heart has been rooted in the local area for the past 30 years. He has an impressive record, helping both buyers and sellers with properties from starter homes to multi-million dollar estates all across the Triangle. Don't let the accent fool you - he has been a Chapel Hill & Carrboro real estate fixture for the past 15 years, with the track record to show for it.
After many years traveling around the country in support of Government agencies' environmental programs and two moves across state lines, I decided to put my suitcases in the attic and unload all my boxes in Chapel Hill. I left my RTP company 20 years ago and joined the real estate profession to transfer my skills to a more local arena, using both personal and professional experiences to help others make life-changing moves.
As a 29 year resident of the Chapel Hill, Carrboro area I know there is no other place I would rather be. That says a lot since I've lived in seven other states! My adult life included constantly watching the real estate market but I didn't give it my full attention until after spending a number of years working at a nationally known leadership firm.
At Dwell Real Estate we provide a business model that is effective, efficient and has low overhead allowing agents to keep more of each commission check. Our belief: A few like-minded professionals can create one strong, efficient and successful team.
The need for large "brick and mortar" spaces with expensive full-time staff can be eliminated by leveraging available technology such as smart phones, portable computers and tablets, video conferencing and digital signature software.Expensive print advertising can be replaced with more affordable strategic Internet-based marketing.
The need for large "brick and mortar" spaces with expensive full-time staff can be eliminated by leveraging available technology such as smart phones, portable computers and tablets, video conferencing and digital signature software.Expensive print advertising can be replaced with more affordable strategic Internet-based marketing.
Reviews (18)
Daniel Siler
Dec 23, 2021
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David Oskardmay
Dec 03, 2021
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Carrie Clark
Nov 27, 2021
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My husband and I have had the pleasure of working with Jeff when purchasing a home for an out of state move and for selling a house for a local move. He is very knowledgeable of the Chapel Hill/Carrboro and surrounding areas. Jeff quickly and proficiently answers questions and always has good advice for clients navigating the home buying/selling process. I wouldn't hesitate to work with Jeff again in the future.
Erin Peck
Oct 29, 2021
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I worked with Jeff R during the past year to find a house in Carrboro, which was not as easy task! I was discouraged at times due to the crazy market and lack of inventory, but Jeff’s experience and reassurance helped me keep the faith. I ultimately found an awesome home in a great neighborhood and couldn’t be happier or more relieved! I would highly recommend working with Jeff and his colleagues at Dwell.
Anne Mcgrain
Sep 25, 2021
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I can’t say enough good things about Meta. I was in a difficult situation after the death of my mother and the relocation of my father to assisted living. While getting their affairs in order, I didn’t have time to do many of the things required to make a home ready to sell. Meta took care of everything. She found me contractors, staged the house, planted flowers and even watered them daily. She was flexible about the date for getting the photographer scheduled and the date for putting the house on the market when I had to postpone my departure. She listed the house in my absence and sold it
Michael Gaglione
Jul 19, 2021
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I had the absolute pleasure of working Meta for over 11 months before finding a home that suited me and my budget. Let me first say her responsiveness and communication is second to none. And as Jeff advertised when he connected us she will be outworked by no one. She made me feel as though I were her only client. To say she was patient and calculated would be an understatement as my needs and wants continued to change partially due to the market and partially due to coming to terms with what I could afford. At no point did Meta ever influence or push me in any direction. She was factual and logical
Shikha Y.
May 24, 2021
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It was great to work with Jeff. He really has a very good knowledge of the area and always shares his honest opinion about a house. He goes above and beyond to support his clients and is always on top of things with all steps in the house buying process. He definitely made the process easy for us even in the Covid era.
John Nugent
May 23, 2021
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Abbie Dickinson
May 21, 2021
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Elizabeth R.
Apr 19, 2021
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I have worked with Jeff several times purchasing and selling property in the RDU area. He has been one of the best agents that I have ever worked with! Each time the process is super efficient, largely in part to his knowledge and communication skills. He is an absolute professional and would highly recommend!!!
Jon Raj
Mar 21, 2021
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Meta Tibke helped me purchase my home. And although shopping for a home can be huge undertaking, she made the experience feel effortless. The fact that I was buying in North Carolina and I currently reside in California I feel like I didn’t miss a beat and that is all to Meta’s credit. She is very detailed oriented and always makes sure that all of my wants and needs were taken care of during the process. I would say she also did an excellent job at anticipating my needs! She has also been extremely helpful in recommending professionals when I needed them, for example she helped me upgrade
Christian Grossmann
Mar 14, 2021
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James has been working with me and my family for 10+ years, and always takes the time to meet, look at properties, and discuss the circumstances. His ability to provide the knowledge as well as taking the stress to organize everything around the purchase of a home, makes the buying and selling experience pleasant. One aspect I really appreciate about him, is his communication with his clients, so you know exactly where you stand throughout the selling and buying process.
Stephanie G.
May 12, 2019
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Jeff is a house-whisperer. As soon as he enters a new property, he can intuit its charms as well as its defaults, and keeps a running mental tab of everything it needs. That skill, combined with his intimate knowledge of the local market, would make him a top realtor alone. But what truly distinguishes Jeff is his kindness. I was deeply intimidated by the prospect of buying my first house on my own, but Jeff guided me through each step with a compassion that bordered on grace. He is quick to respond to queries, incredibly generous with his time, and--when it comes to the numbers--a fierce advocate
Carla C.
Dec 20, 2018
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Last year, when my family and I relocated from New York City to North Carolina, we were given the privilege of being introduced to Jeff Rupkalvis. As with most transplants, we felt overwhelmed by our new surroundings, but Jeff was able to assuage any concerns we may have had. He ensured that we feel comfortable and at home. Although we didn't buy a piece of property during our first year, we turned to him for help when finding our ``forever home´´. We knew we could trust him and rely on him because he knows the lay of the land, the people and the culture of this area. After meeting and
Christopher H.
Oct 19, 2018
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Jeff @ Dwell was such a huge part of making our first homebuying experience a very smooth experience. We moved to Carrboro from out of state and Jeff walked us through the entire process step by step answering our many many questions and addressing any concern. Being so far away, it was incredibly reassuring to know that we had someone local who was acting on our behalf. Jeff provided his opinion and insight when asked and was always open and honest with us. We can't recommend Dwell and Jeff in particular highly enough.
Diana F.
Mar 13, 2018
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My husband and I were (past tense!) first time home buyers and now, because of Jeff, we can say we are home owners! You end up spending a lot of time with your realtor, and with Jeff's easy going attitude, in-depth knowledge of homes and the CH/Carrboro area and patience it was an absolute pleasure working with him. He walked us through every step along the way, patiently answers our noobie questions and always being available for a home showing or phone conversation. If you're looking for a personable, friendly and professional realtor, Jeff Rupkalvis is your man!
B. T.
Jul 01, 2011
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Rhea C.
Jan 11, 2011
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It was a great experience working with Jeff Rupkalvis and Dwell Real Estate. I was buying my first home and Jeff made a complicated and sometimes scary process very easy. As a local with 15 years experience in real estate in Chapel Hill, Jeff really knew how to help me find exactly what I was looking for. Dwell Real Estate was always available when I had questions or concerns. I would highly recommend this company!
