Raleigh's REALTOR since 1966
For more than 55 years, Jean Hunt guided Raleigh families home. Founder of Hunt & Company, first female president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS, NC Certified Appraiser, consultant to agents and business owners — and now, a debut children's book author.
Her Legacy
Jean spent more than 55 years guiding Raleigh families through buying and selling — with the patience of a neighbor and the precision of an expert. Today she serves as a trusted consultant to agents and small business owners.
Her Real Estate Legacy →NC Certified Residential Appraiser #A2766. Jean holds both a REALTOR license and a state appraisal certification — a rare combination of expertise.
About Her Appraisal Work →Now Jean is adding one more first to her list: debut children's book author. Elvis the Dog is coming soon — a love letter to Raleigh and its people.
Meet Elvis →The Woman Behind the Name
Jean Hunt didn't just open a real estate office. She helped reshape the professional landscape of North Carolina real estate — at a time when women in the field were rare, and women in leadership were rarer still.
"Pioneer. Founder. Appraiser. Author. And after all these years, still Raleigh's own."
In 1977 she became the first female president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS. She built Hunt & Company from the ground up — and 55 years later, her legacy endures.
Read Her Full StoryRecognition & Honors
First woman elected to lead the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS.
Among the first women to hold a real estate license in Wake County, NC.
Decades of leadership on the RRAR Board of Directors.
Charter member and founding president of the Raleigh chapter.
Coming Soon
Now Jean Hunt is adding one more first to her list: debut children's book author. Elvis the Dog is a heartwarming series — and a love letter to the city Jean has called home her entire life.
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by Jean Hunt · Raleigh, NC