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Rodrigo Afanador
From Bogota, Colombia, to Asheville, Rodrigo’s journey is about more than just bricks and mortar—it’s about stories, community, and squeezing the most out of life. With over a decade of experience, including being a landlord and completing more than 300 transactions, Rodrigo has a deep understanding of real estate – the wins, the losses, and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with owning rentals. Dig deeper, and you’ll find Rodrigo’s not your average property manager.
He’s served as the President of CREIA, co-founded AVL Meetup, and is rolling up his sleeves with Homeward Bound to tackle homelessness head-on. It’s about more than just business; it’s about making a real difference. Off the clock? Rodrigo’s world is all about family and the great outdoors. His two boys, his “tornados of chaos,” keep him on his toes. And with his incredible wife by his side, they’re navigating the wild ride of parenthood! Whether solo or with family, Rodrigo always enjoys exploring the trails and the mountains surrounding Asheville.
For Rodrigo and the Vesta PM team, true success is measured when a house transforms into a home, and an investment yields returns. They’re not just in the property management business; they’re in the business of creating value and lasting impact..
Elena Kovrigin
Elena Kovrigin is from Western Siberia, Russia. Elena and her husband Alexey have lived in Asheville since 2004 and absolutely love it! In 2015 they became parents to a baby boy, Dmitry (named after Elena's grandfather). In January 2020 Dmitry became a big brother to Katya. We share our home with our wonderful dog Romeo, a Jack Russell. Elena has been a REALTOR® in Asheville, NC since the fall of 2016.
Elena has focused on building her business through YouTube and Instagram. Since her first video in August 2017 she has just under 6,000 subscribers or subs and her most-watched video has 144,000+ views! Her channel has grown substantially in the last year with half 4,000 new subscribers in that time frame. In 2021 Elena generated 150 leads from YouTube that resulted in 50+ closed transactions.
Andrew Lanteri
Andrew Lanteri has quickly risen to become one of Asheville’s most trusted and top-selling brokers. After being named “Rookie of the Year” for the Southeast Weichert Affiliate offices, he went on to form The Andrew Lanteri Group. He now consistently ranks among the top agents in Asheville and across Weichert, nationally. Andrew specializes in new construction, land development, and residential sales.
Andrew and his team focus on their sphere of influence for the majority of their lead generation. In Q1 of 2022 alone, this has resulted in 79 new leads, 19 clients, and five closed transactions. This has been achieved with less than $1,000 being spent on his sphere. His continued focus on building relationships and his network have allowed him to expand his team quickly to include two buyer agents and an assistant.