Ed Billings, Real Estate Agent

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Specialties

Buyer's Agent, Listing Agent, Relocation

Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI)

Client Testimonials

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★★★★★
"Ed was recommended for his local knowledge and hardworking nature, and he did not disappoint! As first-time home buyers, we had a list of things that we wanted in a home but also knew that experienced recommendations would be helpful. His balanced advice . . . was great throughout the home buying process, from selecting the home to negotiating the offer and repairs, to helping line up contractors for renovations" - Andrew and Rachel

★★★★★
"Ed did an excellent job with all aspects of the sale. Negotiations were handled in a professional way. Since I was no longer in Chapel Hill, he took care of all details in the closing. I would recommend him to anyone who is interested in selling or buying a home" - Linda

★★★★★
"Ed Billings has actually represented us on both the buy and sell side of the real estate equation. . . . [He] really knows his stuff, as a realtor, negotiator and local expert. He understands the nuances of each neighborhood and helped us make a great decision on a home. . . . Through it all, he managed our expectations and helped keep what can be a stressful situation calm" - Holly

★★★★★
"I just closed today on a great little house in a terrific location. Ed was great on all fronts, from initial showings before signing on with him, through inspection and closing, and then following up to put me in touch with resources for everything from painting to landscaping after the deal was done. The first offer I made on an earlier property had fallen through in a disappointing way, and instead of letting me moan and groan about it, Ed encouraged me to keep what he called karmic momentum... looking forward instead of back... and we ended up finding something even better and closer to town than I had hoped" - Jonathan

★★★★★
"Ed Billings is a star. Selling a house is serious business--emotional in so many ways, especially when you have lived in your house a long time. A sense of humor is a big help in negotiating the complex process. Ed was skilled at helping us keep a sense of humor. He understands both sides of the equation. We appreciated his knowledge of the community, his awareness of the buyer's goals and the seller's. We knew he was someone we could trust. He did not disappoint" - Joe

About Ed

Ed provides a long term, professional perspective for his clients when guiding them through the home buying and selling process. With over 28 years’ experience in the real estate industry, Ed aims to educate his clients so they can make wise decisions. For buyers and sellers alike, Ed is sensitive to the needs of his clients and works diligently to negotiate a smooth, successful sale. Ed’s focus on providing service to his clients well beyond the conclusion of the sales transaction enables him to reach his ultimate goal: To be your Realtor for life.

Connected to the Community

Ed moved to Chapel Hill in 1993 from San Diego and has never looked back. Both he and his wife Lyn have enthusiastically embraced Chapel Hill as their home. His past affiliations include serving as a director for the Chapel Hill Red Cross, a University Presbyterian Church Trustee, and the Scout Master for Boy Scout Troop 845. He has also served as an elected Director of the Chapel Hill Board of Realtors. Ed is currently a board member of the Cardinal Track Club and a deacon at University Presbyterian Church. He has been recognized twice as a WCHL Hometown Hero and in 2015 he received the Orange/Chatham Board of Realtors Good Neighbor Award.

In 2023 Ed was awarded the REALTOR's Choice Award by the Orange Chatham Association of Realtors. The REALTOR’s Choice Award is given to the realtor that other realtors enjoy working with because of their professionalism, competency and attitude.

Ed loves the outdoors and being active. He has led numerous cycling and backpacking adventures and is an avid runner.

Professional Background

Ed began his Real Estate Career in 1985 where he served as the Research Director for the San Diego District Office of Commercial Real Estate firm, Grubb and Ellis. After two years, he became a Grubb & Ellis Commercial Real Estate Agent where he represented Developers and Fortune 500 firms. In 1993 Ed made the move to North Carolina. He spent 10 years in the technology industry, where his experience included running a consulting practice for General Electric and heading up business development partnerships for two high tech startups. In 2002, Ed returned to real estate, and is focused on the Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Durham, and Chatham County residential markets.