Testimonials

Jean Coletti

Carla Barnard taught a business newbie, like me, how to spot an up-and-coming commercial district, as well as the benefits of a current business hot spot. She taught me to check the adjacent businesses to see if they would bring in my type of customers. She kept my rental limit in mind and when she showed a property; and she could look around and immediately give me a list of pros and cons. She asked pertinent questions from the landlords that we met. Her communication was clear and timely. In other words, she took care of me. Her experience was evident. It’s been well over a year since I worked with her, but she reached out at the beginning of the COVID shut-down and helped negotiate payment with my landlord. She took care of me again. Carla builds true customer-centered business relationships and I can trust her.

— Jean Coletti, PT

Kerry Friedman

I am an Asheville, NC attorney practicing in the business law arena since 1980. In recent years I have had the pleasure of working with Carla Barnard and her team on a number of real estate sale and lease matters, as well as a number of business sale transactions. Carla and her team are unfailingly professional, responsive and thoughtful in their representation of their clients. I would recommend Carla and Company to anyone seeking quality representation in the commercial real estate and business space.

— Kerry A. Friedman, Business and Commercial Law Attorney

Carla & Company Testimonial | Hannah Cosner

We could not have found a better commercial real estate agent than Carla. Her abundant charm, quick wit, and brilliant negotiation skills are the triple threat that all business owners dream of. She is earnestly invested in our well-being and has held our hand through the entire process of building our restaurant. We honestly would not be where we are today if it were not for her.

— Hannah Cosner

Andrew Ross

Helped us negotiate two leases and we couldn’t be happier with the results. Her attention to detail, ability to pick up subtleties that might be overlooked by an untrained eye, and willingness to work at any time, anywhere are all reasons we trust Carla and her team at every step of the way. Carla is willing to help you push to get what’s fair. We couldn’t have done any of this without Carla’s help and she will continue to be the first person we call with questions in the future.

— Andrew Ross, co-owner and co-founder

Ragan H. Ward

I have worked with Carla and her amazing team in many commercial real estate transactions over the past few years. Her professionalism, knowledge and integrity are the perfect trio. She is personable, a pleasure to work with and a creative thinker, this sets her apart from many others.

— Ragan H. Ward, Vice President & Commercial Relationship Manager

Annika M. Brock

Carla knows commercial real estate inside and out. She is thorough and skillful in negotiations and careful and deliberate in the drafting of contracts, seeking legal counsel when needed. Carla guides her clients through the due diligence process and assiduously keeps everyone on track for transactions. She is always professional, approachable and diplomatic and gets her clients across the finish line. I highly recommend Carla for any commercial transaction.

— Annika M. Brock, Attorney