Business Details
25 Years
experience
Your Trusted Real Estate Partner in Cary, NC
Van Starling II is a seasoned real estate professional with over 19 years of expertise in luxury residential transactions. Born and raised in Raleigh, North Carolina, Van combines deep local market knowledge with a background in communications and property investment to deliver exceptional client service. His career began in the film and television industry before transitioning to real estate in 2001, where he cultivated specialized skills in luxury waterfront properties through experience in Palm Beach County and Vero Beach, Florida. As Managing Broker of Hodge & Kittrell Sotheby's International Realty in Cary, Van prioritizes personalized service, leveraging his extensive network and market insight to guide clients through seamless buying and selling experiences. With an average sale price exceeding $1.1 million and over 70 closed transactions, his approach emphasizes transparency, strategic positioning, and client empowerment.Van's commitment to community involvement through the Cary Rotary Club and dedication to mentoring clients through complex relocations underscores his philosophy that luxury service transcends property value. His team's integration of technology, including virtual tours and real-time market analysis, ensures clients receive contemporary solutions while benefiting from his foundational expertise in property valuation and negotiation.
Services
Home Sales
Property Valuation
Relocation Services
Luxury Real Estate
Market Analysis
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We offer 19+ years of experience in luxury residential real estate transactions
- Our team achieves an average sale price of $1.1 million+ for clients
- We provide 70+ closed transactions with strategic market positioning
- Our approach combines local market expertise with global branding resources
- We deliver personalized virtual tour capabilities and remote transaction support
What people say
Excellent people skills
Top-notch communication
In-depth market knowledge
Exceptional service
Patient and supportive
Services
Home Sales
Specialized luxury home selling services leveraging strategic pricing, professional marketing, and global exposure through Sotheby's International Realty network. Our team utilizes advanced analytics and 19+ years of local market experience to maximize property value. Clients benefit from personalized transaction management, virtual tour integration, and access to an extensive buyer database.
Property Valuation
Comprehensive property valuation services combining comparative market analysis with localized trend insights. We provide both digital valuations and in-person appraisals to determine accurate pricing strategies. Our approach incorporates recent sales data, property condition assessments, and architectural considerations to support informed buying/selling decisions.
Relocation Services
End-to-end relocation support for clients moving to or from the Triangle area. Our services include neighborhood guidance, market trend briefings, and remote transaction facilitation. With expertise in out-of-state transactions, we coordinate virtual property tours, streamline documentation processes, and provide localized resource networks to ensure seamless transitions.
Luxury Real Estate
Dedicated luxury property representation with access to exclusive listings and premium marketing resources. Our team specializes in high-value waterfront properties and unique architectural estates. Clients receive tailored exposure strategies, private buyer outreach, and concierge-level transaction coordination to maintain the elevated standards expected in luxury market segments.
Market Analysis
Detailed market analysis reports evaluating current trends, inventory levels, and pricing dynamics. We provide customized comparative market analyses (CMAs) using proprietary data sources and advanced analytics tools. This service helps clients make data-driven decisions regarding property timing, positioning, and investment potential across the Triangle region.
People
Van Starling II
Managing Broker
North Carolina native with 19+ years of real estate experience, specializing in luxury properties. Graduated from East Carolina University with Communications degree, transitioned from film industry to real estate in 2001.
Questions
What areas do you specialize in?
We focus on Cary, Raleigh, Apex, Fuquay Varina, New Hill, and Chatham County markets with specialized knowledge of luxury waterfront properties.
Can you help with out-of-state transactions?
Yes, our team provides virtual tours, remote consultations, and digital transaction management for clients relocating from outside the Triangle area.
How do you determine home value?
We combine comparative market analysis, property condition assessments, and current trend data to provide accurate valuation estimates.
What sets your service apart?
Our combination of luxury market expertise, technological integration, and personalized approach distinguishes our client experience.
What transaction types do you handle?
We manage luxury home sales, property valuations, relocation services, and market analysis for residential clients across the Triangle region.
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Reviews (6)
Amy Kaleniecki
Jun 16, 2021
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Van is absolutely wonderful to work with! We cant say enough good things about his attentiveness, professionalism and knowledge of the NC market. Throughout our buying process, he was extremely responsive, often responding immediately to our questions. If youre an out of state buyer, definitely work with Van. He made us feel very comfortable about our decisions while working with us from out of state, and was able to show us the neighborhood and property when we couldnt be there physically through FaceTime calls. Our transaction went smoothly due to Van, and we feel very lucky to have
Kay Johnston Naumann
Jun 04, 2021
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We were so fortunate to have been referred to Van when we were relocating to the Raleigh area. He provided wonderful information on the various communities we were looking at. And, more importantly, Van gave us insight into current market conditions and trends, so that we felt confident and comfortable making an informed buying decision. He was instrumental in ensuring that our needs were met, and our questions answered, as we were in contract negotiations and throughout the entire escrow process. We would like to say that we will definitely use Van to find our next home. But we love our new home
Cameron Jones
May 02, 2021
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Our experience with Van was great! He was a pleasure to deal with and always had a smile on his face. This is a crazy hot market, but Van always managed to make us feel like we were his priority with his attentiveness to our requests. Van is a high-integrity guy, who was extremely professional throughout the process and seemingly always available to chat, answer questions, and provide advice on perspective homes. Once we found our home, Van's guidance also helped streamline the Closing process tremendously. We had a very tight closing deadline and would have never been able to get the inspections
Heather Zema
Mar 31, 2021
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Van was instrumental to our process of moving from out of town. He was incredibly kind and capable, easily navigating both an extremely tight time window and the additional pressures associated with the current pandemic climate. He was very willing to travel for us, often showing us multiple properties in a day over FaceTime, and went the extra mile to impart his wisdom regarding an unfamiliar area to us. Purchasing a home can be very stressful, but Van found us the perfect home, shouldering all of the responsibilities in a way that made it uncomplicated. Even after closing, he has been very helpful
Rossana Kistler
Jan 01, 2021
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In looking for a home in North Carolina, we were fortunate to work with a consummate professional in Van Starling of Hodge & Kittrell Sothebys International Realty. From the initial meeting via mobile, he demonstrated his listening skills and tailored our experience to benefit all parties involved throughout the ENTIRE process from initial contact through the house closing. His organizational skills for the house showing weekend in January were on point with the list I had provided to him via email. With each and every home he showed me, he provided a variety that my family would enjoy upon
Jennifer Hanlon
Nov 23, 2020
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I can not speak more highly about Van as an individual as well as a realtor. He is an amazing realtor and an even better person. He genuinely cares about getting you the home you want and not just a paycheck. He was invaluable to the process of finding our "forever home". Not only did he offer a great deal of knowledge about the real estate process, but also about home construction. He provided great reliable references for any work we wanted done on the home after our close as well. He also aided in the sale of our other home. It is tough anymore to find a genuine person and he is nothing but
