Caleb Phillips, Founder
828.768.3644
caleb@lussorealty.com
Caleb Phillips is a Western North Carolina native whose deep knowledge of the area and passion for real estate investing led him to found Lusso Realty in 2018. Since then, he’s helped people all over WNC find their first, next, or dream home. He’s been married for eleven blissful years to Dominique, and they have one son named Ryder. In his spare time, he enjoys relaxing with family and volunteering at Elevation Church.
Scott Angelo, Realtor
828.505.6286
scottangelo@lussorealty.com
Scott Angelo has a passion for Asheville and its surrounding natural beauty. He loves exploring waterfalls and camping spots with his kids as well as enjoying Asheville’s culinary delights. Scott has worked in construction remodeling and realty for the past eleven years, giving him a keen eye for quality and detail as well as an ability to spot red flags. He possesses a strong ability to think outside the box for unique home sales, and has worked both quick turnarounds and year-long dream home hunts. Combined with his patience and focus on the individual needs of a buyer or seller, these traits make him an integral part of Lusso Realty.
Mandy Delerme, Realtor
828.620.5080
mandy@lussorealty.com
Born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA, Mandy Delerme was brought up with strong values and a determined work ethic that has clearly shown throughout her career. A graduate of Penn State University with a BSBA in Marketing and International Business, she relocated to Raleigh, NC, and spent the early part of her career in sales helping clients enhance their company’s image and safety. In 2012, Mandy decided to move to Asheville, NC to pursue her passion for cooking and to obtain a degree from A-B Tech’s Culinary Arts Program. With an entrepreneurial spirit, she combined her culinary experience and love for serving others to open a personal chef business that served gourmet meals to weekly clients across WNC. Mandy prides herself in providing her clients with an exceptional level of customer service and professionalism.
After starting a family, Mandy transitioned into real estate by working from home as a Transaction Coordinator and Virtual Real Estate Assistant for busy agents. Her previous experience in sales and serving people made real estate an easy choice.
Mandy understands that real estate is far from just a business transaction.
“It’s not just a matter of signing paperwork. It’s about relationships. Buying or selling your home can be a stressful and overwhelming endeavor. This is where our team steps in. We want to make this easy and enjoyable for you. If we agree to work together, you will receive honesty and transparency, you will hear from me throughout every step of the process, and you will hear from me often.”
She finds that the very best way to help her clients is to fully understand their needs and do her best to take the stress out of buying or selling their home. Mandy’s natural empathy and loyalty drives her to listen, learn and advocate for you as a client. As a recent homebuyer and Transaction Coordinator, Mandy truly understands these crucial aspects and she would be honored to work with you on your next transaction!
Mandy has been working in the Real Estate industry for 2.5 years and became a licensed broker in 2020. She has been working alongside David since 2019 and is now excited to support The Plyler Team of Lusso Realty as the Team’s Transaction Coordinator.
When she’s not working, you will most likely find Mandy cooking up a storm in the kitchen, exploring the Asheville restaurant scene, or hiking around WNC with her husband and two children. Also an avid outdoors-woman, Mandy enjoys trout fishing and dove hunting with her husband and their Labrador Retriever Remi.
Jamie Jones, Realtor
828.989.4371
jamiejones@lussorealty.com
Jamie Jones was raised on a farm in Western North Carolina, which created a love for the region and its natural bounty from an early age. She loves hiking and camping with her son and two dogs. Jamie has been a licensed realtor since 2013. Her extensive experience, passion for helping people, and connections with realty service providers make her a great choice for every stage of the buying or selling process.
Heather McElvy, Realtor
828.707.6860
heatherm@lussorealty.com
Born in Miami, Florida, Heather McElvy moved to Asheville when she was five and hasn’t looked back since. Before becoming a realtor, she spent time on movie sets, in the medical field, and as an executive for a Fortune 500 company. Her wealth of experience and strong work ethic allowed a seamless transition to helping folks with every aspect of real estate. In her spare time she’s an active dance instructor, as well as a horse therapy program assistant at Eliada Home, a local non-profit. Last but certainly not least, she’s a loving mother to her son Doug.
David Plyler, Realtor
828.215.4034
davidplyler@lussorealty.com
A native of Asheville, North Carolina, David Plyler has called Western North Carolina home for most of his life. David spent nearly 20 years working in the public sector both in Emergency Services and Law Enforcement. During that time he earned two A.A.S. Degrees, one in Emergency Medical Science and another in Criminal Justice Technology. David’s desire to serve and help others drew him to the Real Estate industry, where he is ready to assist you in the search for your new home or help you sell your current property.
David became a licensed Real Estate Broker in 2017 and began working full time in Real Estate shortly thereafter. He closed on his first transaction in May of 2018, and went on to close over $5.2 million in sales volume in the next 7 months.
In 2019, David joined Lusso Realty, LLC as an Associate Broker and his business exploded, closing just under $10 million in transactions, becoming the top producing agent for Lusso Realty that year.
In 2020, he was featured as a “Rising Star” in the Asheville Real Producers magazine, and he is on track to close more than $15 million in sales volume this year as his business continues to grow.
The summer of 2020 saw the formation of “The Plyler Team” – the first Real Estate Team within Lusso Realty.
David attributes his success in Real Estate to his approach to the business:
“Real estate is a people business, not a property business,” says David. “You have to be able to connect with each client you work with, as they are all different, and you must be able to adapt and change with the business. Educate yourself about what can go wrong in a transaction and learn how to avoid it. If you don’t know, ask. Make good contacts that you can rely on. And always be honest.”
An avid outdoorsman, David enjoys many of the recreational activities that Asheville and the surrounding areas offer in abundance. David Plyler has integrity and an in-depth knowledge of the Asheville area, providing professional and competent services to assist you in finding your perfect home in the mountains.
Shannon Taylor, Realtor
828.380.2276
shannontaylor@lussorealty.com
Shannon was born and raised in Asheville, NC. After earning a BSBA in Marketing at Appalachian State University, she moved to Charlotte, NC and spent the next eight years where she met her husband. In 1998 they decided to move back to Western North Carolina (WNC) to have and raise children.
Shannon has spent the last 19 years helping clients develop and execute marketing and advertising plans. During this time, she discovered her greatest professional satisfaction was derived from building lasting relationships with her clients. She understands the importance of developing trustworthy and honest connections with people to serve them best.
“I definitely believe that the more you know someone, the better you can advocate for them. Having purchased three homes myself, I certainly realize that it can be one of the most important decisions of your life. I am here to learn your needs and desires in a home and help you discover the joy of finding the perfect one for you and your family.”
When not working, you’ll find Shannon outdoors. Whether in the mountains or vacationing at the beach, Shannon spends most of her time with her husband, two children, and a variety of pets or working in her flower and vegetable gardens.
Nathan West, Realtor
828.707.1684
nathanwest@lussorealty.com
A 5th generation native to the beautiful mountains of WNC, Nathan and his wife Sarah wouldn’t live anywhere else. Nathan has spent more than 20 years in the construction and property insurance industries. Building more than 100 homes and working with property owners all over the country in their times of need, Nathan brings local perspective and unique insight for those looking to sell or purchase their home. An avid runner, on the weekends, Nathan and his family can be found out on the trails, exploring the beauty in our mountains, and enjoying the amazing culture and culinary delights of our region.