Meet Our Raleigh Buyer Agent Team

Allen Shaver | Exclusive Buyer Broker and Broker-In-ChargeAllen Shaver
Broker-In-Charge/Exclusive Buyer Agent

Phone or Text: 919-219-9878
Email: [email protected]

Allen joined FOR HomeBUYERS, Inc. in February 1999 after working with a traditional Raleigh brokerage. The firm had already committed to buyers-only representation since 1991, which lined up with his preference to advocate clearly for one side of the transaction.

He became Broker-In-Charge in 2002 and still oversees daily operations while representing his own buyer clients. Earlier management experience in a service business prepared him to balance compliance, schedules, and client communication without losing sight of individual deals.

Allen grew up in Raleigh and knows Wake County and neighboring towns from years of living and working across the area. He is married with a grown son who stays busy with cars and repair projects.

He keeps current with listing alerts, mapping tools, and contract paperwork online, which helps buyers who prefer email, text, or shared documents over paper stacks.

Outside of real estate he enjoys cooking for groups, restoring older cars, and yard projects. That eye for grading, drainage, and plantings often comes up when you compare properties.

If you work with Allen as your exclusive buyer agent, expect plain talk about structure, systems, and repair items as you tour homes and move through due diligence. The goal is to understand tradeoffs before you write an offer.

Planning your Triangle home search

Most buyers start with a price range, a commute boundary, and a short list of must-haves. We turn those basics into a focused search plan that respects your calendar and your loan timeline.

  • Early conversation covers budget proof, earnest money expectations, and how due diligence fits into North Carolina purchase contracts.
  • Showings stay organized around real priorities so you review listings that match what you said matters.
  • When you find the right fit, offer terms, inspection responses, and closing details get explained in everyday language before you sign.

For more on buyer-only representation, see advantages of using an exclusive buyer's agent. Ready to talk? Visit contact or call (919) 219-9878.

S. W.

Very informative Home Buying Seminar. Allen was always available, patient and very helpful in our search for our first home. The Home Warranty was a great addition to the deal.

M. H.

Allen never seemed to lose patience. We took a lot of time to find the house we wanted for the price we wanted and Allen was unfailingly cheerful and patient. We came also to rely heavily on his technical expertise-he got us a good deal.

D. K.

I could not be more pleased with my experience with FOR HomeBUYERS, Inc. and particularly with my agent Allen Shaver. Allen made the whole home-buying process, which I know can be stressful, a very pleasurable experience. I started out not knowing where I wanted to live and being uncertain as to whether I wanted a townhome, a private home or even a condo. Allen took me to see them all, in several different areas. He took me back to see some homes several times, and never, in any way, did he push me to make a decision. Allen was always readily available and was able to answer every question I could think of. Not only did I always feel that Allen was acting on my behalf-I felt we were a team. Allen made a great offer which saved me money and the sellers even paid for 1 months rent.

A. C.

My experience as a first time building was perfect. I had dreaded all the decisions and heard a lot of "horror" stories. I believe I can thank Allen for a lot of the success. He is great- friendly- responsive- knowledgeable.

S. K.

FOR HomeBUYERS was recommended by 3 people I work with as a very reputable agency. Allen was extremely knowledgeable in all areas of helping me to find my 1st home. I will (and have) sent his name and your company onto as many people as I can. Thank you.