MEET US…
Bobbie McCombs and Starla Hoke
Our focus is you, period. There are no branch offices or agents to manage. It’s just us: Two broker/owners, co-pilots, and full-time professionals helping you realize your dreams. We are fortunate enough to live in one of the most beautiful areas anywhere - Morganton and Burke County, North Carolina - and we know it inside and out.
From first time buyers to luxury homeowners to downsizing retirees, we handle all phases of the real estate spectrum with skill and finesse. You will appreciate our creative, independent thinking and ability to adapt quickly in a constantly evolving market. Industry career veterans with over 38 years combined experience, our community roots run deep and wide.
Find us working, playing, and volunteering. Find us. Let’s work together.
bobbie McCombs
828.443.8381
Fun facts about me
Favorite sports team? The Alabama Crimson Tide. Proud graduate. ROLL TIDE!
Words to live by? You never make anyone feel good about you by making them feel bad about themselves ~ borrowed from a dear friend.
Best “not kept” secret? I used to be a lingerie designer.
Favorite child? My retriever mix, Rosie. She is pure love. Don’t worry, my girls know where they stand.
My happy place? Other than a mountain trail, it is definitely a beach somewhere with Spanish moss hanging from the live oaks.
starla hoke
828.403.4549
Fun Facts about me
City girl or country girl? Green Acres ain’t got nothing on me. Every morning, I’m out there feeding my herds: chickens, sheep, donkeys, a Great Pyrenees and my diva cat Mafi Catarina.
Favorite quote? “Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we find it not” Emerson.
Bucket list? Backpack around the world.
Best training for real estate? Real Estate Paralegal for 10 years.
Musical preference? Just one? Jazz, of course. And bluegrass, classic rock, alternative, blues, pop, country, rap. You get the picture.
Our clients say it best
“Starla is the ideal real estate agent. She guided me through the process of selling my sister’s house in Morganton, NC while I live in Philadelphia. She was very thorough in answering my questions which allowed me to be at ease through the process. Her documentation of the prospective buyers feedback was excellent. She handled every aspect very professionally and excelled in every step of the way. I highly recommend Starla.”
“I can’t say enough good things about Bobbie McCombs. She guided us the whole way with selling our home!!! She treated us like family and handled my worry wart self like a pro!!! Thank you Bobbie! You are the best!!”
“We were very fortunate to find Starla to handle the sale of my in-law’s house. Her personality is engaging, and her knowledge of construction impressed us from the start. She knows how to identify a viable buyer so that we did not waste time on deals that had a high probability of falling through. Although this house had some challenges, it had many showings and she was able to finalize a satisfactory deal. She is a professional realtor and we’re happy to recommend her without reservation.”
“I have recommended Bobbie to anyone searching for a mountain home or property in this area. She is warm, knowledgeable and extremely well connected in Burke County. We could not possibly have found or purchased our cabin without her help. We absolutely loved working with her!”
“Starla Hoke was instrumental in the sale of my Lake James land in July of 2022. It was on the market for approximately two months and through Starla I negotiated a fair price. I live in Chapel Hill, over hours away from Morganton and Starla handled all aspects of the sale with minimum inconvenience. I highly recommend her services.”
“Bobbie McCombs was great in helping us purchase two lots in Morganton, NC. I had contacted several agents online inquiring about these lots and she was the only one who responded. She helped us gain access to the gated community to view the lots and also did extensive research to find out the rules & regulations of the community that we had asked about. She is also very knowledgeable about the Morganton area which was very helpful. When purchasing the lot(s) she helped us negotiate a great deal! We do not live in the area so everything was done by email/phone which went very smoothly as Bobbie was great at communicating efficiently and quickly. Highly Recommend!!! A+”
“Great service from a team that will get you results! ”
“Bobbie is a true professional who knows her stuff and takes wonderful care of her clients. She is incredibly responsive, patient, helpful, reliable, thorough and knowledgable. She was both the selling and buying agent on the mountain home we closed on this week. At every step along the way we felt like she had our back, in spite of her needing to act in this capacity for both the seller and us. We are so very grateful to have found her and to have had the good fortune to work with her throughout the process.”
“Thank Heaven I asked a long time friend how he sold his condo. He told me about Starla Hoke. She had sold his place fast! Like three weeks fast! Without boring you with my story, let’s say I needed to sell my home, quickly. I was really worried because I didn’t know anything about the process. Shortly after meeting Starla all that faded because she was professional and showed real concern for my situation. She went right to work, letting me know what to do and how to do it and never made me feel awkward for the things I didn’t know. She works early, she works late. She works! And she’ll do that for you. If you need to sell or buy, or both, you will simply not do better than Starla Hoke. She is a God send”
“Bobbie is wonderful! She is extremely knowledgeable, including, recommending good contractors of all kinds before and after the home purchase. She knows the market like the palm of her hand. She is very personable, funny, and smart; a pleasure to work with! And most importantly, she is very calm in those moments when her clients are freaking out! Another strong point is how responsive she is. You text her at all times and the answer comes in minutes. She represented us as buyers and her negotiation skills are top-notch. We are 100% happy with Bobbie and highly recommend her. You will be extremely pleased if you hire her! I can’t imagine anyone being any better than Bobbie! ”
“My sisters and I have worked with Starla Hoke at McCombs & Hoke Real Estate on several occasions. She has sold two properties for us and assisted with the sale of the third. Starla is the best. She is very professional, hard working and dedicated. But most of all she cares about people. We highly recommend Starla to anyone. She has definitely earned a five star status with us.”
“...Bobbie gave excellent advice throughout, but never ‘pushy or rushed’.
Bobbie went above & beyond = helped us find an inspector, surveyor, roofer, EVEN an accountant & dentist!!
Bobbie is honest, gracious, diligent, trustworthy; AND SO VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE.
Hire this Lady, and then relax.”
“I’ve used Bobbie and Starla for various transactions over the years, and I couldn’t have had a better experience! Their communication, attention to detail, knowledge, professionalism and location are second to none! I highly recommend them!”