company. Lynne has been licensed in North Carolina since 1994, and in 2002 she made the Blue Ridge Mountains her permanent home. In 2024, after eight years with Premier Sotheby’s International Realty, Lynne formed her own firm again – Lear Group Real Estate. With decades of experience and an unwavering attention to the needs of her clients, Lynne brings a unique perspective to the real estate market in her area. She is a residential specialist and was a local director for the High Country Association of REALTORS®. She was also named a Realtor Hero for 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 for her work with her High Country Children’s Foundation and numerous other charitable efforts aiding in recovery from Hurricane Helene. Lynne lives in Banner Elk with her myriad pets and spends her free time cooking/entertaining, skiing, sailing, playing golf, hiking and taking her grandchildren on adventures.