(828) 570-5888
1269-C 16th Street NE, Hickory, NC 28601
tyler@musthaverealestate.com

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MUST HAVE REAL ESTATE · PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Property Management in Hickory, NC

Residential, commercial, and HOA management for property owners and communities in Hickory and the surrounding region.

Based in Hickory. Serving the Catawba Valley, surrounding counties, and Charlotte.

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Management for homes, commercial properties, and HOAs

Residential management

Support for rental owners, including leasing, rent tracking, maintenance coordination, and owner reporting. Explore property management.

Commercial management

Support for your commercial property, existing leases, and day-to-day operating needs.

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HOA management

Management support for homeowners associations and their boards. Explore HOA management.

Rental ownership with a team behind you

Must Have Real Estate LLC helps owners manage the everyday work of rental ownership. Whether you have one home or several properties, we coordinate leasing, rent collection, maintenance requests, and owner reporting. You stay involved at the level that works for you, with responsibilities and approvals established up front.

Leasing & tenant placement

We help prepare the listing, market the rental, coordinate inquiries and showings, and review applications using consistent screening criteria.

Rent collection & reporting

We track rent activity, follow up on outstanding balances, and provide access to owner statements and property records.

Maintenance coordination

We receive maintenance requests, coordinate vendors, and communicate with owners about approvals and next steps.

See how our property management process works

Local focus. Room to grow.

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Our Hickory office

Our property management team is based at 1269-C 16th Street NE, Hickory, NC 28601.

Look for the Must Have Real Estate sign outside and Suite C inside.

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Hickory & surrounding communities

We serve communities across Catawba, Caldwell, Alexander, Burke, Iredell, and Lincoln counties. Explore Hickory property management.

Charlotte

We are accepting Charlotte-area management clients. Tell us your property address, type, and current occupancy so we can discuss the right support. Explore Charlotte property management.

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Getting started is straightforward

  1. Tell us about your property. Share its location, occupancy, and what you need help with.
  2. Review the management plan. We discuss leasing, maintenance approvals, reporting, and the transition.
  3. Complete onboarding. We gather the property records and coordinate the next steps with you.

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What our clients say

Explore our reviews on Zillow, Yelp, and Google.

Zillow team reviews

5.0 / 5 · 104 team reviews

“She was prompt, professional and very efficient.”

— thomason dawn, reviewing Taylor Nelson

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Yelp reviews

4.5 / 5 · 8 reviews

“They are responsive and timely on all matters”

— Caitlin P.

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Customer feedback about Must Have Real Estate.

Zillow and Yelp ratings checked November 2, 2026; ratings and counts can change. Selected excerpts. See our client reviews page.

Google reviews

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Rebecca Braswell
1 days ago
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I had a good experience working with Taylor Nelson to find a place in my children’s school district. Every time I messaged her, she was quick to get back to me and answered all my questions. I would recommend.
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Valerie Wunder
2 days ago
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Taylor made a long-distance move seem easy. She gets the job done without wasting time and the added perk like utility hook up assistance is top notch service I never knew existed. We couldn’t be happier in our new rental home and hope to get Taylor’s help when it’s time for us to buy. If you need to rent or want to buy, Taylor’s the best!!
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Memphis Pierce
2 days ago
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Taylor Nelson with must have real estate. She is a life savor. Despite going through her own emergency she was in contact with me 100% of the time. She was kind straightforward and made the process so easy we are first time renters and she made this process so easy and simple. Her kindness was beyond what we asked for. We will be working with her and the company for time to come.
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colton adkins
16 days ago
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Must have reality helped me tremendously I called them with a week to find a home to rent and move in thanks to Taylor for all the help and hard working finding me home!
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Temesha Caldwell
33 days ago
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Exceptional Experience with Must Have Realty I had an outstanding experience working with Must Have Realty, and I cannot recommend them highly enough. From start to finish, the process was handled with professionalism, integrity, and a genuine commitment to my needs. A special thank you to Taylor, who was truly exceptional throughout the entire experience. Taylor demonstrated extensive knowledge of the market, excellent communication skills, and an unwavering dedication to ensuring everything went smoothly. She was always responsive, attentive to details, and willing to go the extra mile to answer questions and provide guidance. What stood out most was Taylor’s professionalism and genuine care. She made what can often be a stressful process feel seamless and enjoyable. Her expertise, patience, and commitment to client satisfaction exceeded all expectations. If you are looking for a knowledgeable, trustworthy, and dedicated real estate professional, I highly recommend Taylor and the team at Must Have Realty. Thank you for making this such a positive and successful experience!
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jacqueline serrano
33 days ago
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Must Have Realestate Taylor is phenomenal
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John Atkinson
33 days ago
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I live 3000 miles away so it’s important to have very good local management. Must Have Real Estate has been super. I can’t recommend the more highly.
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Albert Chambers
35 days ago
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Mrs. Taylor Nelson and her team was great in helping me and my wife with our new place. Mrs Nelson always available to answer any questions that I may have. Must Have Real Estate was great . I recommend them to anyone.
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Preston Martin
39 days ago
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The entire process, from start to move in, I couldn't be happier. Taylor is truly a god send
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Bri Lane
39 days ago
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Taylor is amazing. She works with you on all levels. Her and the people that are at the business. She help me from Being homeless and etc. if I had to use anybody again for my rental experience I would use them all over again.
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Resources for owners and residents

Rental owners

Changing managers or moving from self-management? Start with our property manager handover checklist.

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Current residents

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Looking for a rental?

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Buying or selling a home?

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