Built on Trust Guided by Our Mission |

Cornerstone Realty Team brings over 20 years of combined real estate experience serving Durham, Orange County, and communities throughout the Triangle. The team is led by REALTOR® Brooks Brittingham, a top 1% Berkshire Hathaway agent nationwide with over 500 successful transactions since 2009, offering focused expertise in Durham and Orange County, along with Triangle-wide coverage.

A Professional Face in Real Estate

We believe informed clients make better decisions. From the first conversation to closing and beyond, we focus on education, transparency, and clear expectations, so you always know what to expect and how to move forward with confidence.

Brooks Brittingham

Brooks is known for his analytical approach and steady guidance, helping clients clearly understand pricing, timing, and negotiation strategies so they can choose the path that best aligns with their goals. His local expertise includes neighborhoods such as Duke Park, Downtown Durham, South Durham, Hope Valley, Croasdaile, and Woodcroft, as well as Wake, Chatham, and Alamance counties.

Cornerstone Realty Team

Mark VanAlstyne

Alongside Brooks, Mark VanAlstyne brings a disciplined, client-first mindset shaped by 22 years as a collegiate coach.

His background instilled a strong belief in preparation, communication, and realistic goal-setting—principles he applies to every real estate transaction.

Passionate About Helping You Find Home in the Triangle, NC

At Cornerstone Realty Team, real estate is about more than transactions; it’s about helping people make confident, well-informed decisions during important moments in their lives. With deep roots in the Triangle, we provide buyers and sellers with trusted local insight, thoughtful planning, and clear guidance at every step.

Our team is led by experienced professionals who bring decades of combined knowledge to every client relationship. Whether guiding first-time buyers, long-time homeowners, or relocating families, we focus on clarity, preparation, and honest communication. Whether you’re buying your first home, selling a long-term property, relocating, or planning your next move, our goal is simple: to help you move forward with clarity, confidence, and without unnecessary pressure.

Guided by Our Mission, Inspired by Our Vision

Every client’s journey is different. That’s why we take the time to truly understand your individual goals, timelines, and priorities before we ever offer guidance. Brooks and Mark work closely with buyers, sellers, and investors to ensure you feel informed, prepared, and supported at every stage of the process. For us, success isn’t just measured by the results on closing day—it’s measured by the confidence you feel long after the boxes are unpacked.

Mission

To provide clear, honest real estate guidance that empowers our clients to make smart decisions aligned with their long-term goals, free from pressure or confusion.

Purpose and Goals

To serve as a trusted local resource for clients navigating the Triangle real estate market. We deliver strategic advice, strong advocacy, and calm support through every stage of the buying or selling process, helping you make confident decisions.

Vision

To build lasting relationships through a reputation for integrity, professionalism, and results, helping clients navigate the Triangle with clarity, ethics, and confidence.

What Sets Cornerstone Realty Team Apart

Clear guidance, local expertise, and a thoughtful approach—designed to help you make confident real estate decisions across the Triangle, NC.

Local Knowledge You Can Trust

We don’t just work in the Triangle, we know it. With deep experience across Durham, Orange County, and surrounding communities, our local insight helps clients understand neighborhood dynamics, pricing trends, and long-term growth patterns.

This knowledge allows us to help buyers and sellers identify where value truly lies and how each area fits both lifestyle needs and future goals.

Strategy Built Around Your Goals

Every move starts with listening. Whether you’re buying, selling, relocating, or investing, we create a clear plan based on your timeline, priorities, and comfort level.

Our strategy reflects Brooks’ market analysis and negotiation expertise combined with Mark’s preparation-focused, detail-oriented approach—so every step feels intentional, informed, and manageable.

Support That Extends Beyond Closing

Our role doesn’t end when the paperwork is signed. We stay involved throughout the process and remain a trusted resource even after closing.

Clients continue to rely on our team for guidance, market insight, and honest advice as their needs evolve.

See Why Clients Choose Us

Real stories from clients who trusted us with one of life’s biggest decisions.

An Affiliate of Berkshire Hathaway YSU

Guiding buyers and sellers across the Triangle with confidence, local expertise, and clear real estate guidance since 2009.

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921 Morreene Rd, Durham, NC 27705, United States

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