Business Details
29 Years
experience
Your Trusted Real Estate Partner in Raleigh
Brassfield-1 has been a trusted leader in real estate brokerage since 1997, serving clients across commercial, residential, and land sectors from Raleigh to the Virginia border. Our team combines deep local knowledge with decades of collective experience to deliver personalized service rooted in integrity and fairness. We specialize in commercial sales and leasing, residential transactions, and land development while maintaining a strong commitment to community revitalization and client satisfaction.Our professionals hold advanced industry designations and actively engage in civic and religious organizations, reflecting our dedication to both professional excellence and community impact. With expertise spanning office, retail, industrial, and multi-family properties, we provide tailored solutions for clients ranging from national corporations to local families.
Services
Commercial Sales
Residential Sales
Land Development
Property Leasing
Investment Brokerage
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of local real estate expertise since 1997
- Our team holds advanced industry designations like CCIM and GRI
- We provide full-service brokerage for commercial, residential, and land needs
- Our professionals maintain active community leadership roles
- We serve clients from Raleigh to the Virginia border with regional expertise
Services
Commercial Sales
We facilitate commercial property transactions for office, retail, industrial, and multi-family assets. Our team represents both national corporations and local businesses in strategic real estate decisions. With expertise in development sites and investment properties, we provide market analysis and negotiation services tailored to commercial clients' needs.
Residential Sales
Our residential brokerage covers single-family homes, historic properties, and acreage estates. We assist clients with market positioning, pricing strategy, and transaction management. The team's local knowledge ensures informed guidance for home buyers and sellers in Raleigh and surrounding communities.
Land Development
We specialize in land transactions including farms, timberlands, and development tracts. Our services cover site evaluation, zoning analysis, and investment potential assessment. With experience in rural and urban land markets, we connect clients with development opportunities across North Carolina.
Property Leasing
We represent landlords and tenants in commercial lease negotiations for office, retail, and industrial spaces. Our services include market analysis, lease structuring, and portfolio management. We maintain relationships with major property owners across the Research Triangle region.
Investment Brokerage
We facilitate investment property transactions including income-producing assets and development sites. Our team provides market analysis, investment analysis, and 1031 exchange guidance. With access to off-market opportunities, we help investors achieve their portfolio goals.
People
Mark Thompson
Founder
Mark founded Brassfield-1 in 1997 after graduating from Duke University with an Economics degree. He focuses on community revitalization and has helped hundreds of clients with real estate needs while maintaining active roles in local church and civic organizations.
Kenneth W. Goetze
Co-Founder
Kenny co-founded Brassfield-1 in 1997 with prior experience in commercial banking and manufacturing. He specializes in property development and investment, having worked on projects from Asheville to Manteo. He holds leadership roles in multiple community and religious organizations.
Mark McArn
Commercial Broker
Mark joined Brassfield-1 in 1999 after 20 years in retail management. He focuses on commercial transactions in Raleigh and the Research Triangle, representing clients in office, warehouse, and retail property deals while serving on multiple local economic development boards.
Donald Matthews
Commercial Specialist
Donald joined Brassfield-1 in 2005 with prior experience in manufacturing facility management. He specializes in commercial property solutions for businesses relocating to North Carolina and serves on multiple community boards addressing housing and economic development issues.
Pier Williamson
Attorney-Broker
Pier joined Brassfield-1 in 2006 after working with The Preiss Company. A licensed attorney and broker in NC and SC, he holds ABR and GRI designations. He specializes in commercial and land transactions while maintaining active roles in local business associations and legal organizations.
Questions
What areas does Brassfield serve?
We serve Raleigh, Research Triangle Park, Wake Forest, Franklinton, Louisburg, North Raleigh, and surrounding counties including Franklin, Granville, and Vance.
What real estate services do you offer?
We provide commercial and residential sales, land development, property leasing, and investment brokerage services across multiple property types.
How experienced is your team?
Our brokers have 20-25 years of local real estate experience with advanced designations like CCIM, GRI, and ABR.
Can you help with land transactions?
Yes, we specialize in farms, timberlands, development tracts, and recreational land sales across North Carolina.
Are your agents involved in the community?
All brokers actively participate in local economic development, chamber organizations, and religious community initiatives.
