NC Realty Collective
Who We Are

The Collective Behind
Your Success

Three specialists, one seamless team — covering every corner of North Carolina real estate.

Meet the Collective

Joshua Norman

Joshua Norman

Broker · Founder

Josh is a licensed real estate professional with 11 years of experience serving clients throughout most of North Carolina. Over the course of his career, he has completed nearly 300 transactions across different property types. His background includes residential and commercial sales, as well as land development and investment properties — providing comprehensive expertise to guide you through any type of transaction.

Lee Alberston

Lee Alberston

Commercial Expert · Founder
Of Counsel to the Collective

Lee brings close to 30 years of experience in commercial real estate transactions, working with a diverse range of clients across various industries. His background as an attorney provides a strong foundation in financial structures and contract expertise, giving him the ability to navigate complex commercial deals. He has been involved in a wide array of transaction types, offering practical knowledge of both the legal and financial components of commercial real estate.

Ryan Casady

Ryan Casady

General Contractor · Founder
AirBnB / LTR Rentals Expert

Ryan is an NC-based general contractor, real estate investor, and short-term rental operator. With a hands-on approach, he specializes in renovating and improving investment properties. His approach to real estate comes from the builder's perspective first — understanding how properties actually perform — then applies that to acquisitions and well-managed investments. He also owns and operates a portfolio of successful Airbnb and short-term rentals.

Our Values

01

Local Expertise

Deep roots in North Carolina markets give us insights no outsider can match.

02

Specialized Knowledge

Each member of our team is a domain expert — not a generalist who dabbles.

03

Unified Service

One relationship, one team, every property type — from first home to full portfolio.

04

Transparent Process

We communicate clearly at every step so you always know where things stand.

Looking for a broker who can handle it all?
You’re in the right place.

Whether you need one service or all three, our collective is built to give every client access to specialized expertise — without the runaround.

Real estate doesn't have to be complicated — when you have the right team. We are a North Carolina–based real estate group offering expert services across residential, commercial, and investment properties.

Instead of juggling multiple brokers or firms, our clients benefit from specialized professionals in each area working together as one team.

Whether you're buying a home, expanding your business, sourcing land for development, or building a portfolio, we provide strategic guidance and seamless service from start to finish — delivering clarity, efficiency, and confidence.

What Clients Say

From homes sold over asking to commercial deals that closed clean — here’s how clients describe working with us.

Josh sold our home in under a week and over asking. We could not have asked for a smoother experience.

Working with Lee felt like having an attorney, broker, and strategist all in one. He saved us six figures on lease terms.

Ryan's eye for value is incredible. He helped us find our first short-term rental and walked us through every renovation decision.

Three different services from one team — buying, selling, and a duplex investment. They actually talk to each other.

We've used Josh for two homes now. He's the only agent we trust with our family.

The Triangle commercial market is competitive. Lee got us a building everyone else missed.

Most agents want to close fast. Ryan wanted us to close right. Big difference.

Sold our parents' home during a tough family transition. The whole team handled it with care.

Honest about what would work and what wouldn't. That kind of advice is rare in this industry.

Ready to Start the Conversation?

Reach out today and let us match you with the right expert for your real estate goals.

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