IT TAKES
A VILLAGE

At Adage Realty Company, we believe in the age-old expression that ’It takes a village.’ And the truth is, If not for our village, we could have never imagined launching this company. For us, the practice of real estate has always been the art of building community. After all, selling real estate boils down to connecting people to places and to other people. And to do it well, a real estate agent has to understand their clients’ goals, motivations, anxieties, and expectations. We put a strong emphasis on advocacy and communication, and that underpins our success.  

Our core values are integrity, expertise, and fun. We know this is a serious business, and you can trust that with 30+ years of experience and over 1,000 transactions under our belts, we know how to help our clients succeed in a constantly-shifting real estate market. Our goal is to earn your trust, work as a partnership, and to have a smooth and successful transaction. From our first meeting to celebrating the year anniversary of your sale, we've got your back.

"The Special Sauce"



An adage is defined “as a proverb or short statement expressing a general truth.” In creating this new firm, we leaned into the common adage “Nothing ventured, nothing gained.”

We are overjoyed for the opportunity to spread our brand of real estate brokerage throughout the place we call home.  With over 30 years of experience and 1,000 transactions between the two of us, you can trust that we know how to navigate the market well.

We’re also very proud to be Durham’s only queer-owned real estate firm, and as such we specialize in the art of building relationships and community. 
Let’s do real estate differently – right here at home.



a note

from us

Adrian & Alison

FAQ

Does Adage Realty serve Chapel Hill and Hillsborough, or just Durham?

Yes — Adage Realty works with buyers and sellers across Durham, Chapel Hill, Hillsborough, and Raleigh, NC.

Does Adage Realty work with first-time homebuyers?

Yes, first-time buyers are a big part of who we serve. We walk you through each step of the process so nothing catches you off guard.

What price range of homes does Adage Realty work with?

We typically work with homes from $250K to $3M as both buyers' and sellers' agents.

Is Adage Realty hiring agents?

We keep a limited number of spots open for agents joining the firm. email hello@adagerealty.com to ask about current openings.

Is Adage Realty independently owned? 

Yes — Adage Realty is a true independently owned brokerage, with no corporate or franchise ownership. Every decision is made right here in Durham, for our clients across the Triangle.

Are Adage Realty agents full-time?

Yes — every Adage agent works full-time. Real estate isn't a side gig for anyone on our team.

What kind of experience do Adage Realty agents have?

Every Adage agent brings genuine, hands-on experience in the Triangle market, backed by ongoing training and the full support of our team from day one — so however many years an agent has under their belt, you're getting deep local expertise either way.


Does Adage Realty work with first-time homebuyers?

Yes, first-time buyers are a big part of who we serve. We walk you through each step of the process so nothing catches you off guard.

What price range of homes does Adage Realty work with?

What price range of homes does Adage Realty work with?

We typically work with homes from $250K to $3M as both buyers' and sellers' agents.

Is Adage Realty hiring agents?

Is Adage Realty hiring agents?

We keep a limited number of spots open for agents joining the firm. Email hello@adagerealty.com to ask about current openings.

Is Adage Realty independently owned?

Is Adage Realty indep-endently owned?

Yes — Adage Realty is a true independently owned brokerage, with no corporate or franchise ownership. Every decision is made right here in Durham, for our clients across the Triangle.

Are Adage Realty agents full-time?

What kind of experience do Adage Realty agents have?

Are Adage Realty agents full-time?

Yes — every Adage agent works full-time. Real estate isn't a side gig for anyone on our team.

What kind of experience do Adage Realty agents have?

What kind of experience do Adage Realty agents have?

Every Adage agent brings genuine, hands-on experience in the Triangle market, backed by ongoing training and the full support of our team from day one — so however many years an agent has under their belt, you're getting deep local expertise either way.

Let's venture.

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