Robin Sargent is the Principal Broker of Old Town Brokers in Andrews, North Carolina, and one of the most capable, reliable, and forward-thinking commercial real estate professionals in Western North Carolina. His leadership has positioned Old Town Brokers as the driving force behind nearly every major commercial real estate transaction across North Carolina's Cherokee, Graham and other counties.
Robin has played a central role in brokering the region’s highest-profile commercial deals, including the transformational redevelopment of the former Stanley Furniture plant in Robbinsville—a project expected to generate up to 500 new jobs and catalyze multi-million-dollar investment throughout the community. His strategic vision and ability to identify opportunity in often-overlooked properties have made him a trusted advisor to investors, developers, and business leaders seeking to grow in the Mountain Lakes region.
Under Robin’s direction, Old Town Brokers has supported more than $11 million in commercial sales, which have driven approximately $98 million in property improvements, fueling construction activity, expanding the local tax base, and strengthening business development across Western North Carolina.
Before founding Old Town Brokers, Robin spent over 35 years in executive-level roles with organizations such as IBM and Philips Electronics, specializing in M&A, international sales leadership, early AI innovation, and speech-recognition technologies. He also remains deeply involved in regional economic development, serving on the board of the Mountain West Partnership and advocating for strong, healthy, and prosperous communities across the region.
With unmatched regional insight and a proven ability to navigate complex commercial transactions, Robin continues to shape the future of Western North Carolina’s commercial real estate landscape.
Home Types:
House, Lot/Land, Commercial, Other, MultiFamily
Years of Experience:
18
Education:
Georgia State University
