Hi, I'm Wes Barnes.
An appraiser-turned-realtor with North Carolina in his blood, a Cary family at home, and a passion for helping people make the biggest decision of their lives.
I appreciate you taking the time to visit my website to learn more about who I am and how I got here. I was born in Henderson, N.C. but spent most of my childhood in New Bern. I attended East Carolina University and moved to Raleigh upon finishing school in 1999.
After a couple of sales jobs, I found my passion in real estate. I started my career as a licensed real estate appraiser in 2003. Appraising real estate gave me an exceptional start in the real estate world — having a deep understanding of home values gives me an obvious advantage when helping someone buy or sell.
"Negotiating the price of a home is a crucial step. Knowing exactly where the value lies gives me an advantage over most agents."
After spending seven years doing appraisals, I decided to join my brother and try my hand as a real estate agent. I have not looked back since. Always having had a passion for real estate, this was the obvious next step for my career. Helping a family with the biggest decision of their lives is extremely gratifying and rewarding.
One of the biggest blessings in my life is the ability to love my job. I live in Cary with my wife and three children and have called Cary home for 24 years. My family will always be my first priority, but my clients are a close second. My beautiful and stable family life allows me to always be available to my clients.
Carolina Flat Fee Realty (formerly Barnes McQuade Realty) has a wealth of real estate knowledge — but customer service will always be our biggest advantage over other companies. I appreciate you taking the time to hear a little about my life, and hope you'll give me the opportunity to assist you with your real estate needs.
I'm also still actively appraising properties — offered as a separate service from my brokerage work, through Barnes Real Estate Services. If you need a professional property appraisal, I'd be glad to help.
Visit Barnes Real Estate Services →From Henderson to Cary, by way of value.
- Born
North Carolina
Born and raised in North Carolina — roots run deep here.
- 1999
ECU & Raleigh
Graduated from East Carolina University and moved to Raleigh.
- 2003
Licensed Appraiser
Began real estate career as a licensed appraiser — gaining a deep understanding of home values.
- 2008
Real Estate Agent
Joined his brother in real estate sales after five years of appraising. Hasn't looked back since.
- Today
Cary, NC
Living in Cary for 24 years with his wife and three children — family first, clients a close second.
Valuation Expertise
Property valuation background since 2003 brings precision to every negotiation.
Family First
Born and raised in NC, a Cary husband and father for 24 years. My family life makes me a better, more available agent.
Service-Driven
Customer service has always been the biggest advantage I bring my clients.
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"Helping a family with the biggest decision of their lives is extremely gratifying and rewarding."
— Wes Barnes
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