Doug bring’s 5 years of experience finding, negotiating, and marketing property in Western North Carolina. He provides a layer of sophistication with data, zoning, and economics that is unparalleled in this market. Doug not only brokers he also teaches and innovates – please see more below.
Landscape Asset & Risk Analysis
Find great deals others are missing with our proprietary home pricing tool: LARA
Landscape Intelligence is used to unlock the Market for Resiliency, Well-being, & Affordability
Viewshed Analysis
George Vanderbilt ascended custom mobile scaffolding to pick the best spot to view the land he protected from his future bedroom.
Natural Capital Markets
Green infrastructure (e.g., stream & wetland improvements, habitat improvements for biodiversity, and carbon credits for climate stability) markets are active in many locations. Doug is an active investor and advisor in the marketplace. The Return on Investment, while real, takes significant forethought. Let us know if you would like to learn more.
Our commitment to resiliency in real estate
EcoReal developed the first Continuing Education course for Realtors on climate change to be accepted by eight state real estate commissions. We also give short courses to Realtors on flood risk and natural capital.
Doug uses data & education to support the “Rising Tide That Lifts All Boats”. He’s happy to collaborate with other Realtors – let’s create Adaptive Markets!
Doug Bruggeman, PhD, Broker
Doug has lived in Western North Carolina for 16 years. A native of Dayton OH, Doug has environmental science degrees from Ohio University, Oklahoma State University, and Michigan State University. Doug began his career in real estate in the late 90’s performing environmental site assessments in Chicago for commercial real estate deals. He continues to bring sustainability principles into all aspects of real estate, from single family to farm & land and commercial properties. Doug enjoys horseback riding, paddling, fishing, hiking, restoring native species on land, and playing music.
Through his persistence and dedication, Doug played a critical role in successfully marketing the property and ultimately securing a contract. He worked tirelessly with surveyors, excavators, soil scientists, and local regulatory agencies to develop solutions that met the needs of both the buyers and us as sellers.
Doug’s professionalism, expertise, and integrity were evident throughout the entire process. I would highly recommend his services to anyone seeking a knowledgeable, honest, and hardworking real estate agent.
Dr. Rob Merrill
Asheville, North Carolina
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