Historic Main Street in downtown Holly Springs, NC
Joni Barnes Joni BarnesPrincipal Broker · ONB Properties
Based in Holly Springs · Serving the Triangle

Your hometown commercial real estate broker.

Joni Barnes has helped local businesses and property owners lease, buy, sell and build across the Triangle since 2012. When you call, you get Joni, not a call center.

Or request a free consultation online

25+years in commercial real estate
$100M+in property sold
1M+ SFof space closed for clients
2020Commercial REALTOR® of the Year
Services

How can we help?

Whether you are looking for space, buying, selling or building, you get one experienced advocate from first conversation through closing or move-in.

Tenant representation

Finding the right location is a full-time job. We handle needs assessment, site selection and lease negotiation, then stay with you through renewal or expansion.

Buyer representation

Tired of paying down your landlord’s mortgage? We help you weigh the market, the pros and cons of buying, lender options and the path to closing and move-in.

Landlord & seller representation

Position, market and negotiate to attract the right tenant or buyer and protect your long-term value, including 1031 exchange experience on sales.

Owner’s representation

From small upfits to ground-up development: one point of contact between you, the architect, engineers and contractor, through certificate of occupancy.

How it works

Simple, and you always know the next step

  1. Call or text

    Tell us what you need. We talk through your goals, timeline and budget.

  2. Get a plan

    We research the market and your options, then recommend a path with the trade-offs laid out.

  3. Close with confidence

    We negotiate, manage the details and stay with you through closing, move-in or occupancy.

Client feedback

What clients say about working with Joni

“Joni displays knowledge, expertise & skill on a daily basis. She was instrumental in helping us get top dollar on our investment sale.”

Joey BradleyBradley Woodcraft

“Joni has been instrumental in working with us multiple times. Twice as a buyer, and once in searching for a quality tenant within our space. Joni’s demeanor, honesty, and tenacity has been the reason we continue to seek her services.”

Brent SelmanHeritage Audiology

“In today’s world it is refreshing and encouraging to find a pleasant and honest group of people, such as you, to work with. Hope to have opportunity to work with Joni again.”

Bill HicksIncome Properties of Raleigh, Inc.
Joni Barnes, principal broker at ONB Properties
Meet your broker

Joni Barnes, Principal

Joni opened ONB Properties in 2012 and has more than 25 years of commercial real estate experience, from acquisition and due diligence to sales and marketing management. She was named the 2020 Commercial REALTOR® of the Year and has served as president of both TCAR (2013) and TCREW (2020).

  • Licensed North Carolina real estate broker
  • B.S. in Finance
  • Construction management certification from NC State
  • Active in the Holly Springs community
Read Joni’s full background
Free consultation

Tell us what you need

Leasing, buying, selling or building, a quick conversation is the best place to start. There is no obligation.

  • Talk directly with Joni Barnes
  • Local knowledge of Holly Springs and the Triangle
  • Straight answers about your options and the trade-offs

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