Rebecca Dirksen Paul Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices · YSU
Luxury Collection · Chapel Hill · Durham · The Triangle

A home is more than a transaction.

For Rebecca Dirksen Paul, real estate is personal — an emotional, sometimes complicated process that deserves a calm, organized advisor in your corner. Twenty-three years guiding Triangle buyers and sellers, one home at a time.

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23
Years of Experience
Top 5%
BHHS Network Agents
5.0★
Average Client Rating
Luxury
Collection Specialist
Featured Properties

Currently representing.

A curated look at homes Rebecca is actively listing across Chapel Hill and the Triangle — including selections from the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Luxury Collection.

The Penthouse at 213 E Franklin Street, Chapel Hill Luxury Collection
$2,195,000
The Penthouse — 213 E Franklin Street, Chapel Hill
JustListed DowntownChapel Hill
601 W Rosemary Street Unit 405, Chapel Hill For Sale
$699,000
601 W Rosemary Street, Unit 405 — Chapel Hill
SophisticatedCorner Residence 27514
Chapel Hill home Featured
$1,275,000
312 Cedar Hills Circle — Chapel Hill
4Beds 3.5Baths 3,240Sq Ft
Hope Valley home Pending
$1,450,000
2018 Sprunt Avenue — Hope Valley, Durham
5Beds 4.5Baths 4,180Sq Ft
Briar Chapel home Open Sun
$895,000
204 Briar Chapel Pkwy — Pittsboro
4Beds 3Baths 2,840Sq Ft
Highgrove home New
$1,795,000
142 Highgrove Drive — Chapel Hill
5Beds 5Baths 4,640Sq Ft
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How Rebecca Helps

Three services. One patient advisor.

01

Buying

From first-time buyers relocating to the Triangle to families graduating into a forever home, Rebecca takes time to understand your goals, drive every neighborhood with you, and protect your interests at the negotiation table.

For Buyers →
02

Selling

Strong marketing, expert staging, and a track record of negotiating over asking. Rebecca brings 23 years of local market intuition to every listing — and an organized, communicative process from prep through closing.

For Sellers →
03

Investors & Renovations

As an investor and renovator herself, Rebecca speaks the language of contractors, contingencies, and cap rates — counseling clients on long-term wealth, property strategy, and the realities of every renovation.

For Investors →
Rebecca Dirksen Paul, Broker at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices YSU
“A sincere interest in homes — and a dedication to my clients’ happiness.” Rebecca Dirksen Paul — Broker
About Rebecca

Twenty-three years of patient, focused real estate.

Rebecca grew up immersed in California's competitive real estate market — her parents in the business — and her passion for homes began young. She came to North Carolina as the Assistant Women's Tennis Coach at UNC-Chapel Hill after four years on the Dartmouth tennis team and took permanent residence in Chapel Hill in 2001. She knows the Triangle intimately.

Today she's a Broker with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices York Simpson Underwood Realty — ranked in the Top 5% of the BHHS network and a designated Luxury Collection Specialist. As an investor who owns and renovates her own properties, she brings the rare blend of empathy, market knowledge, and operational discipline that complex transactions require. She's known for being patient, organized, and unwaveringly committed to her clients' wishes.

No job is too big or small. Whether you're buying your first condo or selling a generational home, Rebecca handles every detail with the same level of care — and a coach's instinct for listening, communicating, and getting the job done.

Education
B.A., Dartmouth College
Government · Athletic All-Ivy (4×)
Specialties
Chapel Hill · Durham · UNC · Duke · RTP · Triangle-wide
Tennis — the foundation of Rebecca's approach
From the Court to the Closing Table

Coaching prepared her for this.

Four years as an Athletic All-Ivy on the Dartmouth tennis team. Two years as Academic All-Ivy. A stint as Assistant Women's Tennis Coach at UNC-Chapel Hill. Rebecca's pre-real-estate years gave her a coach's instinct for listening, communicating clearly under pressure, and helping people execute under stakes that matter.

It's why clients describe her as patient, organized, and reliable — and why she's been the trusted choice for repeat buyers and multi-generational families across the Triangle.

“That lack of pressure — and encouragement to really understand all aspects of the home-buying process — really sets Rebecca apart.” Mike D. · 8-year client · Triangle
Where Rebecca Works

The Triangle, known by heart.

Rebecca has walked, driven, and represented buyers across the Triangle's most loved communities. These are the places she knows by their schools, their trails, and the rhythm of their seasons.

Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill
Home of UNC
 Southwest Durham
SW Durham
Near Duke
 Carrboro
Carrboro
Walkable & Eclectic
 Pittsboro / Briar Chapel
Pittsboro
Briar Chapel & Beyond
 Research Triangle Park
RTP
Research Triangle Park
Client Stories

The reviews behind 23 years of referrals.

★★★★★
5.0 Average Rating
★★★★★
“Thank goodness for Rebecca! We were buying a house from overseas working on a 9-hour time difference, and she made the process seamless. She is so knowledgeable and really listens to what you are looking for. We couldn't have made the move (and under a time crunch!) without her.”
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Erin T.
Buyer (Overseas Relocation) · 2025
★★★★★
“Rebecca did an outstanding job helping us in the search for and closing on the perfect home. She also was a great resource for contractors we needed after closing. This is the second time we have purchased a home with Rebecca's help and we would most definitely enlist her help again.”
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Melinda H.
Buyer (Repeat Client) · Briar Chapel, Pittsboro
★★★★★
“Rebecca is an amazing agent! We've been working with her for eight years — she's been with us at so many different stages. She's been incredibly protective of our interests, cautioning us against making rash decisions. That lack of pressure really sets Rebecca apart.”
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Mike D.
8-Year Client · The Triangle
★★★★★
“Rebecca was absolutely incredible throughout both selling my home and buying my new one. She negotiated brilliantly to get me over asking price, then worked just as hard to help me find and negotiate for my new home. Her communication is top-notch and her negotiation skills are exceptional.”
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Marie M.
Bought & Sold · Huntington Ridge, Durham
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Thinking about your next move?

Whether you're relocating to the Triangle, upsizing, or finally listing the home you've outgrown — Rebecca will meet you where you are. No pressure, no rush, just a real conversation.

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Phone (919) 357–5586
Email rebeccapaulrealestate@gmail.com
Office 404 Meadowmont Village Circle
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Brokerage Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
York Simpson Underwood Realty
Serving Chapel Hill · Durham · Carrboro
Pittsboro · RTP · The Triangle
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