United Properties of NC
About us
A Full-Service Real Estate COMPANY
United Properties of NC
Owner Ben Gaines founded United Properties of NC in 2019 with the goal of offering clients in Central NC the highest level of service with a comprehensive approach to the real estate industry. Brokers work with buyers looking for that perfect home and sellers listing properties on the open market. The firm also purchases properties directly in cases where a property owner wishes to avoid the inconveniences associated with a traditional sale.
United Properties of NC was named to honor Ben’s father, who founded United Fire and Safety in 1980, and Ben prides himself on delivering the same excellent service to his community that his father’s company has provided for decades.
In the firm’s short tenure, it has received nothing but positive feedback and stellar reviews. Committed to maintaining the newest and best tools and technologies to provide excellence in service, brokers are always accountable and available with every resource at their fingertips.
United Properties of NC takes pride in being an asset to all of the communities we serve and are fortunate to have agents who are available to service most of Central NC.
WE LOVE WHAT WE DO
United Properties of NC takes pride in being an asset to all of the communities we serve, and are fortunate to have agents who are available to service most of Central NC.
MEET OUR TEAM
Our Agents
Ben Gaines
Owner/Broker
Owner/Broker Ben Gaines has an in depth knowledge of the real estate industry from the ground up. He has extensive experience in real estate investing, including renovation as well as purchase and sale, and takes pride in maintaining an acute market awareness to better advise his clients.
In addition to his work at the firm, Ben also serves as a mentor and motivational speaker and encourages the development of new entrepreneurs.
He has also been fortunate enough to engage in another type of coaching, working with local youth through community sports programs as a baseball coach. Ben is a family man who often brings his teenage son and the family dog, Gibson, to the office. Gibson has become the firm’s unofficial mascot.
Ben is constantly focused on learning and investing in himself and other brokers, and is committed to putting his knowledge, extensive network and all of the resources at his disposal to work for his clients.
Tiffany Lattero
Broker in Charge
Broker in Charge Tiffany Lattero grew up in Reidsville, NC before opening a restaurant in Gibsonville. During her time there, she served as President of the Gibsonville Merchants Association and was named a Gibsonville “Hall of Fame” member for her community service efforts.
After thirteen years of successful restaurant ownership, Tiffany decided to pursue another love and went on to excel in her real estate studies, finishing at the top of her class.
Tiffany has served as a broker since 2018 and particularly enjoys the challenge of matching a client with that perfect property. She likes to think of it as a treasure hunt, and is always available throughout the search with her ready knowledge of local communities, real estate laws and procedures, and enthusiasm.
When she’s not working, Tiffany is an avid reader who enjoys travel and spending time with friends and family. You can often find Tiffany enjoying the outdoors with her dog.
Tonya Meeks Jordan
Realtor®
Durham native Tonya Meeks Jordan was raised in Siler City and has lived and worked throughout the Triangle and Triad areas before coming back to set down roots in Chatham County. She has been a successful small business owner with strong ties to the community for over 20 years through her Salon. Tonya has had a lifelong passion for real estate, renovating and remodeling several of her own homes and staging properties for friends and family over the years. She finally realized her dream of pursuing that passion professionally when she became a Realtor in 2019.
Because Tonya understands that buying a home is an investment in your future, she is invested in guiding her clients along their path to home ownership, working hard to personalize the experience to suit the unique needs of each individual. She devotes herself just as enthusiastically to selling homes, and has extensive experience with staging as well as contracts. She is committed to keeping up with current trends in the market and brings her staging talents to each property in an effort to maximize earning potential. As a listing agent, all of Tonya’s homes have been under contract within 48 hours with the majority selling above asking price. Her focus on bringing her best to each client, whether buyer or seller, has consistently earned her five star reviews.
When she isn’t working, Tonya enjoys time with her family and friends, including her dog Lacey, frequently traveling to the lakes and costal regions of NC. She has also donated a good amount of her free time over the years to volunteering at local schools, lending her talents and energy to the Living Literature program and fundraising efforts.
Crystal Sharp
Realtor®
A Chatham County native, Crystal was born and raised in the Siler City/Silk Hope area. Having lived here all her life, she has an extensive knowledge of the local community and the surrounding area.
Crystal served as an educator in Chatham and Lee County schools for 19 years before pursuing a career in real estate. Not only does this provide her with unique and extensive knowledge of local school districts and family resources, it has given her the opportunity to develop a wide network of connections to call upon when working to meet the needs of her clients.
Crystal’s years as an educator required adaptability, and helped to develop listening and creative problem solving skills. She brings these strengths to her second career in her efforts to help her clients achieve their best outcome.
When not working, Crystal is active in a variety of ministries within her church. She’s a proud mom to a rescue fur baby chiweenie named TG, and enjoys trying new recipes with family and friends.