The Andy Bovender Team at Compass is the #1 Team in North and South Carolina with multiple office locations in Midtown Charlotte, South Charlotte and Fort Mill, SC. All offices have been designed with the newest technology and provide extensive resources on everything from the local school systems, taxes, local vendors, to information about new communities, builders and their incentives, recreational activities, events, and so much more. Andy is a Charlotte Native with personal experience in the Char-Meck school system. A graduate of South Meck and UNC-Charlotte, Andy's first love was baseball and spent time playing professional baseball with the Houston Astros. After baseball, Andy entered real estate. A combined experience of over 50 years in the local real estate market helps us to assist our clients in accomplishing all of their real estate goals while making every real estate experience an outstanding one. MEET OUR TEAM! Our team consists of 20 Broker/Realtors(R), licensed in NC & SC, covering both Charlotte NC & Charleston SC. We also have irreplaceable support team members that keep things running seamlessly behind the scenes. The Andy Bovender Team consists of: Andy Bovender, Debbie Hooker, Chris Makowski, Ben Lastra, April Harbin, Geoff Kirby, Madalyn Hull, Amber Long, Melanie Lester, Lauren Cole, Meghan Reynolds, Hugh Kimbel, Gil Baker, Amy Byrne, Amy Newcomb, Megan Long, Casandra Wilburn, Leah Clarke, Charlene Castro, Jason Browne, Victoria McHutcheon, Alicia Doyle and Misti Staudt. Please visit www.BovenderTeam.com for a detailed introduction on our team members, and why we are the #1 Team!
OTHER LANGUAGES
English, Spanish
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Credentials
LICENSE
Real Estate - North Carolina - # 190801
Designation
Founding Team Compass Carolinas! #1 Compass Team Charlotte NC. President's Circle, 2020 4th Quarter VIP, ABR, Broker, CRS
Specialties
Buyers
Sellers
Residential Property
Buyer's Agent, Listing Agent, Relocation, New Construction, Property Management, Luxury, Condo/Townhomes, Land
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What clients say about this agent....
Responsive
Knowledgeable
Communicative
Professional
Outstanding
Trustworthy
Available Remotely
Hard working
Great for new buyers
Excellent negotiator
Mikael K.
Review for Member: Andy Bovender Team
February 25, 2026
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Ben was fantastic to work with on my investment property purchase. He was extremely responsive, knowledgeable about the local market, and clearly an expert in navigating the buying process. He made everything seamless from start to finish. Most importantly, he negotiated the deal below listing price, adding immediate value to the investment. I highly recommend Ben to anyone looking for a sharp, reliable realtor.
Marissa A.
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February 25, 2026
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I have bought a few homes in the past. I have never had a good or memorable experience with the process - I felt like I did all the work and received little to no support or guidance from my real estate partner. Working with Ben (AND Melanie!! - honestly, she may be the brains behind the operation) has been a completely different experience. Ben and Melanie both were incredibly responsive and patient with me. Most importantly, I felt like they were home-buying concierges throughout the process. They provided a lot of good input regarding the pros and cons of certain houses, took the time to discuss the inspection with me, connected me with great vendors, reminded me to set up utilities, etc. Buying a home is a big deal and exciting experience so feeling like you're receiving advice from experts in the field gives you the confidence in your decision! I hope I don't have to buy another house for a while, but when the time comes, I'll definitely use Ben and his team again.
Oscar I.
Review for Member: Andy Bovender Team
February 24, 2026
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Jackie was absolutely fantastic from start to finish. She laid everything out clearly during the onboarding process, took the time to understand our needs, and thoroughly explained the ins and outs of the North Carolina market as we transitioned from New York. She was a great sounding board for ideas, always accessible, and consistently responsive. We truly felt supported throughout the entire process and would confidently recommend her to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and dedicated agent.
Christine C.
Review for Member: Andy Bovender Team
February 9, 2026
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Meghan did an great job throughout the entire process. She was quick with scheduling showings and made sure I had every opportunity to view homes that fit what I was looking for. Meghan's communication skills were outstandingaEUR"she stayed in touch consistently, kept me updated at each step, and she was quick to respond or connect me with someone to answer any questions I had. Thanks Meghan!
Tpcoco93
Review for Member: Andy Bovender Team
January 18, 2026
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Meghan has helped up buy and sell our first house and found our forever home! She is super knowledgeable about the area and different neighborhoods. Our home sold the first weekend it was on the market! Meghan was so great with staging and her advice. Would highly recommend Meghan and would use her again and again!