15+
years of experience
Patty Topakian is a senior Broker/Realtor and founding partner of NextHome RARE Properties, serving the Triangle region of North Carolina with a reputation for exceptional customer service. Embodying the team's motto — Client Focused, Results Driven — Patty serves her buyers and sellers by conducting a thorough assessment of their circumstances, affordability, and goals. Through exhaustive research on available alternatives for each client's needs, diligent process monitoring, and persistent follow-up among all parties to the transaction, she helps ensure timely closings and satisfied clients. Her focus on details and skilled guidance through the transaction process allows her clients to manage life's adjustments without added stress. Based in Raleigh, Patty brings deep knowledge of the Triangle real estate market, from the tech-driven neighborhoods of Cary and Morrisville to the historic charm of Durham and the growing communities of Apex, Holly Springs, and Wake Forest. Whether you're a first-time buyer navigating the competitive Triangle market or a seller looking to maximize your home's value, Patty's client-first approach and market expertise deliver results.
Specialties
- buyer
- seller
- first-time
- relocation
Coverage areas
Raleigh, NC · Cary, NC · Durham, NC · Apex, NC · Wake Forest, NC · Chapel Hill, NC · Holly Springs, NC · Garner, NC · Fuquay-Varina, NC
Live listings
Listings change daily, so we don’t mirror them here — view Patty’s current listings on the NextHome RARE Properties site, always up to date.
What clients say
“Patty made buying our first home in Raleigh actually fun. She explained every contract clause, every contingency, every step. As first-time buyers we felt completely supported, never pressured, and ended up in a home we love.”
“We relocated to the Triangle for a job at RTP and Patty was the rock of the entire move. She knew every neighborhood, every school district, every new-construction community. Closed on time and we have already referred her to two coworkers.”
“Patty sold our Raleigh home for over asking in under two weeks. Her staging guidance and marketing materials were top-tier, and she negotiated through inspection issues like a pro. NextHome RARE Properties is lucky to have her.”