Relocating? Check out our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@liveplaywnc Helping relocation buyers and retirees move to Western North Carolina -- Hendersonville, Flat Rock, and beyond. Ryan and Suzanne McAbee are the husband-and-wife team behind Live Play WNC, part of Keller Williams Mountain Partners. They specialize in helping out-of-state buyers relocate to Henderson County--including Hendersonville, Laurel Park, Flat Rock, Horse Shoe, and Mills River--and assisting local homeowners in selling for top value. Their signature programs--HOME (Home Ownership Made Easy) for buyers and PEAK for sellers--make the process smooth, informed, and stress-free. Ryan brings a technology- and data-forward approach, using AI tools and market analytics to guide smart decisions, while Suzanne's background in insurance ensures precision, care, and exceptional client communication. Together, they combine local expertise with modern strategy to deliver a personalized experience for every client--helping people find their place, build community, and live their mountain dream in Western North Carolina.
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PattyGarrow
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July 10, 2026
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Ryan did a fantastic job helping us relocate from Georgia. He has expert knowledge of all the different neighborhoods, which was very helpful looking for a house. Very responsive all texts and emails were answered quickly. We are very happy with the property that we wound up buying thanks to Ryans help! Highly recommended, especially for out-of-state buyers.
Roger71407
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February 26, 2026
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We have purchased many homes over the years and I can say without a doubt that Ryan and Sue are the best realtors we have ever had the pleasure of working with. The absolute best. They went above and beyond in every aspect of our dealings with them. Not only did they guide us in finding our perfect home, but Ryan and Sue also knew that we were unfamiliar with our new town and surroundings so they helped us to relocate to the area that was perfect for us and also introduced us to local professionals and services that we would need. Even after the completion of the sale, and their "job" was technically completed, they continued to assist us to make sure that our move into our new home proceeded perfectly. They did more for us than family and friends. Anyone who chooses to work with Ryan and Sue will be extremely lucky; you will be well taken care of.
Johnandlorela
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November 20, 2025
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TL; DR: Ryan and Suzanne are awesome, choose them. Suzanne and Ryan are an amazing realtor team that strives to provide the best, comprehensive service possible. Without question, the best realtors I have ever worked with. They invest time in truly understanding your needs and desires, delivering tailored real estate options rather than bombarding you with time-wasting listings. During our initial meeting, since we are new to the area, they provided a significant overview of the neighborhoods throughout our area of interest in Western North Carolina. This meeting provided us with two things: it first helped us focus on specific areas that appealed to us and best met our needs, and, secondly, it provided us with a sense of who Ryan and Suzanne are. We could tell right away that they are good people and have a passion for their work. They werent just trying to shuffle you through the system to turn a quick buck. The rest of the purchasing process went smoothly. They provided options, guidance, market analysis and contractor referrals for inspections and services. It was truly a comprehensive service with thorough and immediate communicationaEUR"text, calls, and email. Everything was handled proactively and with incredible attention to detail. Nothing fell through the cracks, ever. In the end, their dedication and professionalism far exceeded all our previous real estate experiences. We highly recommend giving them a call today.
Baconthurber
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November 8, 2025
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Ryan and Suzanne were wonderful to work with. They provided insightful observations regarding each of the properties we were interested in. They were always prompt in responding to our phone calls and texts/emails. They guided us thru the process to closure. They went above and beyond at every step in the process. They have stayed in touch helping us with referrals and becoming familiar with the area. I would wholeheartedly recommend them.
Annaliese C.
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November 13, 2024
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Ryan and his wife Sue were absolutely fantastic in every part of the process. They explained everything to us clearly and fought on our behalf to get us into our new home. We absolutely loved working with them.
Makertechtronics
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March 16, 2024
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Ryan and Susan McAbee made our house hunting experience as stress free as possible. Any issues that came up in our due diligence period, Ryan and Susan were very helpful in finding the right people to come out and address them. Any questions we had, they were looked into and answered in a timely manner. I could not recommend then enough and I would look no further in hiring an agent.
Shaun318
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December 8, 2023
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Ryan did an out standing job. First time home buyer and I never felt I was alone or lost through the process. He was very responsive and answer any question I had in a timely matter. Very hard working and friendly. Will definitely be recommending to others. Thank you so much for all your work.
John
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August 16, 2022
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We recently purchased a home in Hendersonville and Ryan and Suzanne were outstanding!. Our first day of looking Ryan was able to really understand what we were looking for. This proved to be extremely valuable as we were remote. Many times Ryan was able to prescreen a home and tell us to not spend the time driving up and back. Also, many times Ryan would go to a home and do a video walk through for us - this was extremely valuable and helpful! Ryan's attention to detail and total understanding of us was what made this hard process almost easy. Suzanne's attention to detail allowed us to not worry about the details. during the offer and purchase processes. Together Ryan and Suzanne are a great team and an extreme pleasure to work with.
Cvfv95wknr
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November 14, 2021
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Ryan and Suzanne were an absolute delight to do business with. They are a very reliable and thoughtful team. They were always on top of everything and made our process so simple and stress free. I cannot recommend them enough! If youre looking for someone who truly cares about you, choose Live Play WNC! You will not be disappointed.
Dinger208
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October 7, 2021
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I was super impressed with the entire process of home buying with Ryan. He communicated everything exceptionally well. He and Suzanne were able to meet with us and many others involved in the entire process and keep us well informed. I would highly recommend using Ryan and am sure everyone that deals with them would agree... They are the best! Thank you Ryan and Suzanne!
Wvance28
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October 4, 2021
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If going through Keller Williams I highly suggest getting in contact with Ryan and Suzanne McAbee! A kind hearted couple whos team goes unmatched. We were referred to them and couldnt have made our process any more wonderful and quick. The knowledge and professionalism they both have was remarkable. They worked flawlessly to help me find my first house and meet all the requirements. After 2 weeks working with them. And looking at only 7 houses in person, they were able to narrow every detail down to the exact house I wanted AND GOT! After finding the house, the due diligence process went great. They were with me every step of the way. Answered all my questions, and gave me the best insight as a first time home buyer. I couldnt be more happy with the results. The time frame and process went perfectly. I highly suggest taking their opinions and knowledge into consideration as they know precisely what they are doing and trusting their methods. I can confidently say that anyones experience with them will be matched with how mine went. As long as I live in this area, I will make sure to inform every home buyer of these two!
Patricialovesmickey
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September 9, 2021
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My husband and I had the pleasure of having Ryan and Suzanne McAbee as our real estate agents. They knew exactly what we wanted in a home and had numerous showings for us when we came to NC. They found us a perfect home that checked every box on our list. They advised us on what to offer for the home and our offer was accepted. Because we live out of state everything was a little more difficult, but they helped us every step of the way. Whether it be going to the house for the inspection, meeting with contractors to get estimates on work we needed, or going to the walk-through, they were there to meet our every need. Ryan and Suzanne made buying our forever home a pleasure and we couldnt thank them enough!
Jward6513
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September 7, 2021
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Ryan and Suzanne went over and above helping me and my wife find the perfect home.They are extremely knowledgeable with all the ins and outs of buying a home in the area.They made the process of buying a home so pleasurable we consider them not only our real estate agents but our friends.I couldnt recommend them enough for anyone looking for a home or selling.If I could give them more stars I would.
Bjtallma
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August 9, 2021
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I reached out to Ryan and Suzanne because of their five-star reviews and I am so grateful that I did. They lived up to every star they have. The level of communication, attentiveness, knowledge, and willingness to be so accommodating was absolutely incredible. They made finding and buying a home in this insane housing market an actual pleasure which is something I thought I'd never say. I would truly recommend them to anyone.
Zuser20160526075452507
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June 22, 2021
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We moved from FL into a short term rental in the Asheville area in April 2021 looking for our forever home in the WNC area. Our list of must haves was large but most important to us was school district and neighborhood for the kids. I called the listing agent on a home we liked on Zillow and the agent was on medical leave so referred us to Ryan and Suzanne McAbee. We could not have ended up with a better pair of realtors! Just one of them would have been sufficient but having both available was even better since the market is crazy with low housing inventory so moving immediately on properties is mandatory. Scheduling house showings was easy and both realtors were very honest when asked questions about the property, market, neighborhoods, etc. Within a few weeks we found the one, and had to move quickly to get our bid in. Suzanne and Ryan are both very knowledgeable - they walked us through every step in the process from submitting an offer, what the different NC deposits are for, set up all inspections for us, and met with us for each step in the process. I felt very comfortable with the level of service and support received. Our original closing date was set for June 15th and all parties involved were ready well in advance of that thanks to our realtors. Thank you for everything Ryan and Suzanne, we will be in touch when we are ready to purchase a rental property! I highly recommend this team if you are looking for realtors that always have your best interest at heart.
Mcavenaugh28
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August 20, 2020
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We highly recommended Ryan and Sue McAbee. This was our first time selling a home and they were there to walk us through every step. With their marketing knowledge and expertise our house was under contract within 48 hours. Ryan and Sue were quick to respond with everything and they deserve our highest praises! If you want someone to get the job done right the first time, they are the ones for you!
Colleen M.
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June 21, 2020
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Really enjoyed working with Ryan and His wife Suzanne. They took the time to get to know me and exactly what I was looking for. Great communicators and very responsive to phone calls and e-mails, texts.