Your Complete Real Estate Solution Since 1984
Vision
Barker Realty, Inc. is the leading full-service real estate management, investment and development company in the Triangle.
Purpose
We are dedicated to providing quality services to achieve financial success for all.
Mission
Our people make the difference through personal attention and exemplary service.
Just like building a custom home, building a business does not happen overnight. It requires education (both formal and informal), experience, and more experience. Most importantly, a skilled and well-chosen team is vital to success. Barker Realty is more than just another real estate company. We are an experienced community built over time.
Starting From
The Ground Up
William Barker, the owner, and founder of Barker Realty is a native to North Carolina. Growing up on the farmlands in Robeson County, sweat and hard work were not foreign to William. His parents taught him the valuable lessons of persistence, integrity, and faith. In 1973, William moved to the “big town” of Raleigh to attend NC State University. By 1979, he had obtained his real estate license and began learning the residential sales business – cold calls, showing property, inspection reports, and contracts. In addition, he became a property investor himself and began learning property management as he sought to lease and handle his own personal property.
First Office
As William learned how to manage his own property, others began to entrust him with their investments as well and in 1984 Barker Realtors [later becoming Barker Realty, Inc.] was born.
Barker Realtors moved into a small brick building near the corner of Western Blvd. and Gorman Street.
Due to the location of this first office, Barker Realty managed a large portion of student properties. However, over time, Barker’s reach now spans to over 800 managed units in Wake, Durham , and Johnston Counties.
We Love Local
At Barker Realty, we believe that great property management goes beyond bricks and mortar—it’s about investing in the people and communities we serve. As a locally owned company with deep roots in Raleigh and Wake County, we’re proud to support local businesses and non-profits that are making a meaningful impact across our region. Our commitment to service and stewardship extends beyond real estate, aligning with our mission to build trusted relationships, deliver value, and contribute to the well-being of our community.
Through our We Love Local initiative, we highlight and partner with organizations that share our values of compassion, integrity, and community leadership. From affordable housing and youth development to environmental conservation and public health, we’re honored to stand alongside these local changemakers who help make Raleigh a place we’re proud to call home.
The Raleigh Rescue Mission – A Local Partnership
Raleigh Rescue Mission has been working to alleviate homelessness in the Raleigh area for over 50 y ears. Barker Realty has supported this life-changing organization over the last several years, including by packing lunches every month for their residents. Visit the Raleigh Rescue Mission website to learn more.