Carl Beardsworth

About Carl Beardsworth

Western North Carolina is growing, but not evenly. Our communities are strong, but our housing supply hasn’t kept pace. I focus on bridging that gap.I’m a Commercial Real Estate Broker at Realty Executives, working across Caldwell and Burke counties to connect landowners, builders, chambers, lenders, and local leaders. My work centers on practical housing solutions, land strategy, and partnerships that strengthen our region.My background spans mortgage banking, community development, and strategic partnerships. I’ve learned that listening matters as much as numbers, and that one good introduction can move a project from idea to action. I tend to bring people together — the ones who need to meet, the ones who can help, and the ones who can turn momentum into real progress.Serving as an ambassador across both counties keeps me close to the ground. I walk the land, talk with owners, and stay tuned to the business heartbeat of each town. You learn a lot when you show up in person — what’s changing, what’s possible, and what a community is ready for.My work focuses on three areas:• Helping landowners unlock the real value of their property while honoring generational ties and long-term goals.• Guiding builders toward viable, workforce-friendly projects where zoning, infrastructure, financing, and neighborhood relationships align.• Supporting buyers who need more than a house — they need a foothold in a community where they can build a future.I stay active with the Caldwell and Burke Chambers, Leads Groups, UUCCV, and regional housing and workforce teams because real progress starts local. Trust is built through steady presence, honest conversations, and showing up when it matters.Whether I’m walking a piece of land with a family that’s held it for generations, reviewing development plans with a builder, or speaking with community leaders about long-term housing needs, my focus is always the same: help create projects that make sense for the people who live here.If you want to talk about land, housing, or the future of our region, I’m always open to a conversation.

Experience

1. Commercial Real Estate Broker

   Realty Executives Of Hickory

   Sep 2024 — Present

   Work across Burke County focuses on identifying land opportunities and supporting workforce housing initiatives. Partnerships with developers, builders, landowners, and local organizations help strengthen the housing pipeline and support long-term community growth.

Education

• Wake Technical Community College

  Associate’s Degree, Business Administration and Management, General

  2013 — 2016

Skills

• Channel Partners
• Sales
• Business Development
• Managed Services
• Lead Generation
• Salesforce.com
• Networking
• Enterprise Software
• Sales Management
• Business Process Improvement
• Transparency
• Saas
• Key Account Management
• Sales Process
• Solution Selling
• Crm
• Project Management
• Unified Communications
• Direct Sales
• Cold Calling
• Relationship Building
• Cloud Computing
• Result Oriented
• B2b
• Management
• Sales Operations
• Customer Retention
• Professional Services
• Selling
• Account Management
• Telecommunications
• Outside Sales
• Strategic Partnerships
• Training
• New Business Development
• Sales Presentations
• Channel
• Building Relationships