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Mary Dougherty

Real Estate Broker
Broker, REALTOR©, Ninja Certified
(919) 452-8731

Specialties

  • Acreage
  • Country Property
  • Dream Home
  • First Time Buyers
  • Land
  • Move-Up Home
  • Other
  • Relocation
  • Residential

Distinctions

Experience You Trust. Service You Deserve.

I believe real estate should feel approachable, not overwhelming. As a competitive, experienced, and trustworthy agent, I bring a calm and knowledgeable presence to every transaction.

I work with buyers and sellers across Durham, Chapel Hill, Hillsborough, and Burlington, helping clients navigate first homes, relocation, second homes, downsizing and everything in between. Whether you're buying, selling, or just exploring your options, I’m here to give you honest guidance, smart strategy, and clear communication every step of the way.

Before real estate, I worked in environmental education and spent time living in New York’s Adirondack State Park—an experience that shaped my appreciation for community, connection, and finding the right place to call home.

If you’re looking for an agent who knows the market, communicates clearly, and always has your best interest in mind, you’re in the right place.

We make it easy.

Buying or selling a home is not easy. Partnering with the home experts at Howard Hanna is. As the #1 privately owned Real Estate Company in the country, we can help you successfully navigate the process with ease - whether you're buying, selling, relocating, or seeking financing or insurance, we can help. Because at Howard Hanna, Home Happens Here.

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Mebane, NC

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Oct 2, 2026

Why Fall is the Perfect Time to Buy

Each fall, the housing market seems to slow down. With the kids back in school and the busy season upon us, there seems to be less time to look for a home. But at Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, this is where opportunity presents itself. The fall is actually the perfect time for buyers to …