Local Real Estate Firm Acquires Decades-Old Business as Owner Retires

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Local real estate firm acquires decades-old business as owner retires

CENTURY 21 Hi-Alta and CENTURY 21 Mountain Lifestyles become one of the area’s largest real estate firms following acquisition

Asheville, N.C. (Aug. 28, 2024) – CENTURY 21 (C21) Hi-Alta and CENTURY 21 Mountain

Lifestyles, two leading real estate firms in the Asheville area, announced the merger of business operations after Hi-Alta purchased Mountain Lifestyles. Historically, the combined agency represents over 10,000 transactions and more than $2 billion in sales. The new business will operate as CENTURY 21 Hi-Alta + Mountain Lifestyles and will be led by Kevin Griffin, founder of C21 Hi-Alta and the lead entrepreneur in the acquisition.

Skip Dillingham and Glenn Compton, co-owners of C21 Mountain Lifestyles, led a successful team with notable sales in Western North Carolina and the Upstate for over 30 years. Dillingham is set to retire after nearly 60 years in the industry, and Compton plans to pursue other professional endeavors outside of real estate after a long-standing successful career.

With a combined team of more than 40 experienced agents, C21 Hi-Alta + Mountain Lifestyles will offer a comprehensive range of real estate services to buyers and sellers throughout the region, including all counties in Western North Carolina and the Upstate. According to Canopy data, the firm’s combined sales performance over the past 12 months ranks it among the top 200 out of 3,733 real estate agencies in the region.

“It’s an honor to acquire CENTURY 21 Mountain Lifestyles and to continue the legacy that Skip and Glenn have built,” said Griffin. “This deal unites two highly respected firms with a shared commitment to exceptional service to our clients. By combining our resources and expertise, we can offer this region even greater value as we serve the real estate needs of our thriving community.”

“This deal is bittersweet as Glenn and I have poured our heart and souls into this business,” said Dillingham. “I know that under Kevin’s leadership, the newly expanded firm will grow, and our agents will be afforded new opportunities to grow their portfolios and serve more clients.” 

“Glenn and I will look back on our time with C21 Mountain Lifestyles with fond memories and look forward to watching the new company grow over the years. We have no doubt that the team we have built and the team at Hi-Alta will come together and do great things, serving families and individuals with their real estate needs.” 

The owners finalized the acquisition earlier this month and began integrating office and operations and resources this week.  

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About C21 Hi-Alta + Mountain Lifestyles

CENTURY 21 Hi-Alta + Mountain Lifestyles is an Asheville-based real estate firm with three offices and a team of 40 REALTORS®. Based on Canopy MLS data, the team ranks in the top 5% of firms across GA, NC, SC, TN, and VA, placing the agency in the top 200 firms in sales over the last 12 months and in the top 6% locally. Historically, the agency represents over 10,000 transactions and more than $2 billion in sales. C21 Hi-Alta + Mountain Lifestyles strives to empower its clients with exceptional service and local expertise, guiding them through every step of their real estate journey.