Hi there, I’m Colleen! I moved to Carrboro from Atlanta in 1992 and never looked back! I’ve been involved in real estate in one capacity or another for longer than I care to mention. For now, whether it’s Carrboro, Chapel Hill, Durham, Hillsborough or beyond, I do my best to provide you with the most professional, responsive and attentive real estate services that make the best sense for YOU and no one else. Give me a call, I look forward to chatting with you!
I’m a NY native but NC has been my home for over 30 years. When I’m not helping my daughter and son-in-law renovate a home, I’m hanging out with their two spunky daughters or traveling the highways. I love the national parks, backroads, fly fishing, and camping with friends, but collecting bourbon and folk art is a passion. And, as a Board Member of the The Exchange Club of Greater Durham (whose mission it is to alleviate child abuse by building stronger families), I’m doing my best to make a positive impact on my community.
– NC Real Estate Commission Brokers License #305196
– NC Notary Public since 1993
– Member REALTOR Associations: National Association of Realtors (NAR), NC Association of Realtors (NCAR), Local Orange/Chatham County Association (OCHAR)
– OCHAR Rising Star Nominee 2018
– Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA) 2019
– Certified Staging Advocate (CSA) 2020
“I have bought and sold several homes and have always had great realtors, but Colleen Jelley surpassed them all. Colleen’s attention to detail and excellent eye for staging propelled my home to sell in 4 days, and for over the asking price. On top of that, I had to go out-of-state while dealing with a family member’s serious illness and Colleen was incredibly supportive in getting my house ready for sale. Before closing, she went far and above in helping me get my house contents cleared out and moved to storage. I cannot imagine that there is any realtor out there who can come close to level of support that Colleen Jelley provided and I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a realtor.”
“Colleen brought a lot of calm to what could be a grueling process. With every property we saw together, she would help us weigh the pros and cons and think through issues that only someone with years of experiential knowledge could provide. We knew quickly we could trust her eye and her scrutiny—she had our backs. As another reviewer mentioned, Colleen went above and beyond; she communicated quickly and effectively, she was proactive in reaching out to people, like inspectors and lawyers, on our behalf, and she walked us through complicated legal processes. This was our first home purchase, so this was invaluable. Not only did we appreciate her expertise, we had a lot of fun together! All of this in combination made the process so much easier than expected. Now we are in a home that we couldn’t be happier with, both personally and financially. We can’t recommend Colleen highly enough. Thank you Colleen, you’re the best!”
“We first met Colleen when she helped another family member buy a home in Pittsboro, and we knew right away that she was the one we wanted to work with on our first purchase here in NC. We moved from Los Angeles last year and not knowing the area all that well, she was great at helping us navigate the local market. She went above and beyond answering our questions and offering advice, showing us multiple properties, and when we found the home we wanted in Holly Springs, had the patience of a saint arranging repeated visits while we worked through the contract, inspection, and finally closing process. She has extensive resources in the area and connected us with inspectors, a closing attorney, contractors and other trades, who have all been amazing. We couldn’t recommend her enough!”
“I was very fortunate to have a neighbor refer me to Colleen when I was selling my first home. During the pandemic and a chaotic time to sell, Colleen was there for me throughout the entire process. She was always prompt, professional, and, most importantly, kind and understanding. Colleen always assured me that she was just a phone call or text message away and I never felt like a question or concern was too trivial. She gave me all of the necessary information but allowed and encouraged me to make my own decisions. Colleen valiantly advocates for her LGBTQ+ clients, leads with kindness and awareness, and I wholeheartedly recommend working with her.”
“Colleen represented us on our recent buy and sell. She is amazing. Made sure everything was done completely and professionally. Protected our interests at all times while being responsive and on time for the other parties. She helped us with all the little details from the home inspection, lawyer, etc. We highly recommend her if you want to have a courteous, professional, and gracious realtor.”
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