Jeff Rupkalvis is a Carrboro/Chapel Hill native and lifelong resident who has spent his career serving the community he calls home. In 2010, he founded Dwell Real Estate. Jeff brings over 31 years of experience to every transaction. A recognized leader in the local real estate community, Jeff is a Past President of the Orange Chatham Association of REALTORS® (OCHAR), was named REALTOR® of the Year in 2004, is a graduate of the North Carolina Association of REALTORS® Leadership Academy, and received OCHAR’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2026.
When away from the office you might find Jeff exploring in his RV, getting lost in the woods with his Lagotto Romagnolo “Faustino” or in the stands at a Durham Bulls baseball game.
– License # 183454
– Member: National (NAR), State (NCAR) and Local (GCHAR) Associations of REALTORS®
– East Carolina University Alumnus
“My first experience working with Jeff was almost 15 years ago when I purchased my first home. He was a great agent then, and was an amazing agent for my recent purchase with my husband. The market is completely different than with my first purchase, and Jeff assisted us in navigating this fast moving, competitive environment. His advice and care were integral in the process of making the best decision for our household. We are thrilled with our purchase, and believe that anyone would be making a wise choice to select him as their agent.”
“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.”
“We were very fortunate to have Jeff Rupkalvis as our realtor. He was so patient and helpful as we worked through the process of downsizing and preparing our home to sell. His experience and knowledge of the local market were invaluable in guiding us through the selling process. We wholeheartedly recommend Jeff and Dwell Real Estate!”
“Jeff R. was very helpful in helping this first-time homebuyer navigate the process and knowing what to expect along the way. He knows the market and is responsive and available. Highly recommended if you are looking to buy/sell in Carrboro/Chapel Hill area.”
“Jeff Rupkalvis surpassed all expectations of a realtor for us. He went above and beyond to help us find our new home and quickly sell our previous one. He worked tirelessly and answered all our questions while walking us through the home buying and selling process.” ”