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 hard to beat 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
It’s not AI, it’s Doug Intelligence.
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.
License #292472, dougbrugg@gmail.com, (828)707-5194
Given Doug’s background and knowledge of land management and conservation, he also connected us with the NRCS, which has been a great resource as we work to establish healthy native habitat and increase wildlife populations on the property. We’re still working on that project and have already seen some great results.
I wouldn’t hesitate to use Doug again for any future real estate needs, and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to purchase land in Western North Carolina.
Brandon Jensen
I served in the capacity of trustee for the family trust our property was held in at the time. My family was located in Indiana at the time of the sale and I was nervous about the nuances of an interstate real estate transaction. Doug was always available when I reached out with questions and concerns, timely in his follow up with me, and knowledgeable about the workings of interstate real estate transactions.
Doug’s acumen involving the real estate industry, as well as land development and holdings, were invaluable in making the process of listing and selling our property as obstacle free as possible.
I would recommend Doug Bruggeman to anyone looking for a real estate professional to facilitate the buying and/or selling of property. The integrity of his personal character, the depth of his professional skill set, and his willingness to go above and beyond on our behalf made the experience of selling our property a very positive one in both process and outcome.
Tim Hensley
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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