Lara Murphy,
Broker & Owner

Lara Murphy is the Broker and Owner of Carolina Horse Farm Realty, brokered by eXp Realty Land & Ranch. A lifelong equestrian with over 15 years of experience in real estate, Lara specializes exclusively in equestrian properties across the Charlotte Metro area and the Carolina Piedmont. She rides, trains, and cares for her own horses, giving her firsthand understanding of what horse owners need in a property.

We serve the greater Charlotte Metro area and the Carolina Piedmont, including Waxhaw, Mooresville, Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson, Matthews, Mint Hill, Pineville, Weddington, and the Tryon area. We also work with clients in parts of South Carolina near the state border.

Yes. Whether you are looking to purchase your first horse farm or sell an existing equestrian estate, we provide full-service representation. Our buying guide and selling guide walk you through each process step by step.

A general agent may not know the difference between a run-in shed and a proper three-stall barn, or why soil drainage matters for turnout paddocks. As equestrian specialists, we evaluate properties for pasture quality, fencing safety, barn layout, water sources, riding arena footing, and zoning compliance — details that directly impact your horses' health and your daily routine.

Yes, Lara Murphy holds active real estate broker licenses in both North Carolina and South Carolina, allowing us to help clients on either side of the state line.

You can reach us by phone at (704) 929-3289, by email at lara@carolinahorsefarmrealty.com, or by visiting our contact page. We offer both in-person and virtual consultations at no obligation.

Carolina Horse Farm Realty is brokered by eXp Realty Land & Ranch, a nationally recognized brokerage with specialized expertise in land, ranch, and equestrian properties. This partnership gives our clients access to a nationwide referral network and cutting-edge marketing tools.

Yes. For out-of-state buyers or anyone unable to visit in person, we provide detailed virtual property tours including video walkthroughs of barns, arenas, pastures, and surrounding trail systems so you can evaluate a property remotely before scheduling an in-person visit.

Lara Murphy has over 15 years of experience in real estate with a focus on equestrian properties. She has helped more than 250 families buy or sell horse farms, equestrian estates, and land for horses throughout the Carolinas.

Absolutely. Through our extensive network of horse owners, trainers, and farm managers in the region, we often have access to properties that are not yet listed on the MLS. Contact us to discuss what you are looking for and we will reach out to our network on your behalf.