Spearheading Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts in Western North Carolina with Starr Franklin

What happens when a hurricane turns your world upside down? Starr
Franklin chats with us to share how she balanced real estate,
community service, and a whole lot of grit in the wake of
Hurricane Helene. From climbing mountains to delivering baby
supplies to navigating bears and power outages, Starr reveals the
human side of real estate in times of crisis. Tune in to hear how
she turned chaos into connection and get inspired to make a
difference in your own community!






Key takeaways to listen for


The unique challenges of practicing real estate in
disaster-affected areas

How Starr leveraged her local connections to deliver
essential supplies

The importance of grassroots community efforts in disaster
recovery

Why rural communities face unique struggles during natural
disasters

A call for better disaster response from local and federal
governments

Balancing personal resilience and professional commitment
during a crisis







Resources mentioned in this episode


Catawba Valley Association of Realtors

Patriot Relief







About Starr Franklin


Starr is a lifelong resident of Western North Carolina and has
over 25 years of expertise in real estate. Specializing in
single-family homes, construction, commercial properties,
multi-family units, land sales, and relocation
services—particularly for military families—she is dedicated to
helping clients find their dream homes.


A devoted wife, proud mother to three children (including an
active-duty Army soldier), and grandmother to two, Starr values
family and service. With over 13 years as part of a
top-performing team, she is committed to empowering clients with
knowledge, integrity, and exceptional service to make informed
decisions. For Starr, helping others unlock the door to a new
chapter is both a calling and a privilege.




Connect with Starr


Website: Coldwell Banker Boyd & Hassell

Facebook: Starr M Franklin

Instagram: @starrmfranklin

YouTube: Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC

Email: starrmfranklin@gmail.com

Phone Number: 828-308-7485 | 828-322-1005





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