THE GLIDDEN REAL ESTATE GROUP

Local Expertise. Honest Guidance. Real Results.

Helping buyers and sellers throughout Abilene and West Texas make confident real estate decisions.

Real Estate Guidance Built on Experience

Helping West Texas Clients Make Confident Moves

Since 2012, The Glidden Real Estate Group has helped buyers and sellers throughout Abilene and the surrounding West Texas communities navigate one of life's biggest decisions with confidence. Led by Char Glidden, an experienced broker and eXp Realty ICON Agent, our team combines local market knowledge, thoughtful strategy, and honest communication to deliver an experience that's personal, responsive, and focused on your goals.

Whether you're buying your first home, relocating, investing, or preparing to sell, we're here to provide straightforward advice, skilled negotiation, and guidance you can trust every step of the way.

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Featured Homes

Explore featured listings across our local market, with options for first-time buyers, growing families, investors, and those ready for a fresh start.

4 Beds 2 Baths 1,697 Sqft

$329,900

4158 Ranger Road

Abilene, TX

4 Beds 2 Baths 1,694 Sqft

$203,000

2529 Bel Air

Abilene, TX

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,292 Sqft

$244,900

2406 Rountree Drive

Abilene, TX

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,479 Sqft

$289,000

850 Chaucer Drive

Abilene, TX

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,604 Sqft

$269,900

1833 Jays Way

Abilene, TX

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,256 Sqft

$315,000

2226 Boston Road

Abilene, TX

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,738 Sqft

$274,900

1849 Jays Way

Abilene, TX

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,304 Sqft

$618,000

2101 Shoreline Drive

Abilene, TX

4 Beds 4 Baths 6,293 Sqft

$579,000

1641 Newcastle Drive

Abilene, TX

3 Beds 3 Baths 3,046 Sqft

$469,000

4402 Sierra Sunset

Abilene, TX

4 Beds 3 Baths 2,691 Sqft

$399,000

3133 Oakley

Abilene, TX

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,892 Sqft

$274,900

1857 Jays Way

Abilene, TX

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,292 Sqft

$285,000

2201 Old Ironsides Road

Abilene, TX

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,569 Sqft

$275,000

5402 Teresa Lane

Abilene, TX

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,457 Sqft

$274,900

1825 Jays Way

Abilene, TX

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,304 Sqft

$224,900

1422 Plum Street

Abilene, TX

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,036 Sqft

$214,900

1018 S 32nd Street

Abilene, TX

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,320 Sqft

$284,900

1841 Jays Way

Abilene, TX

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,364 Sqft

$280,000

2280 N 6th Street

Abilene, TX

6 Beds 2 Baths 2,736 Sqft

$310,000

6922 Forrest Meadows Drive

Abilene, TX

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,570 Sqft

$289,900

5126 Spring Creek Road

Abilene, TX

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,470 Sqft

$150,000

3628 Plum Street

Abilene, TX

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,732 Sqft

$599,900

2791 County Road 103 N

Abilene, TX

3 Beds 2 Baths 2,187 Sqft

CLIENT REVIEWS

What our clients say

We can tell you how we work. Our clients can tell you what it’s actually like.

"Working with Charlen Glidden was a pleasure. She is friendly, professional, and efficient—all the qualities you want in a realtor. Her outstanding communication made our long-distance home-buying proc… Read MoreRead Less

"We could not have asked for a better real estate agent. Char was referred to us by a friend who also helped her find her dream home. It was a nightmare finding a house in the current climate. Char st… Read MoreRead Less

"Do NOT HIRE this agent"

"If I could give Char Gilden 100 stars out of 100, I would. Char came to us through a friend in the Metroplex who also works with eXp Realty, and from the moment she walked into our home, we knew she … Read Moreknew her business. This was not our first time selling a home, so definitely not our first rodeo, but Char approached our home differently than what we had experienced before. During our first walkthrough, she wasn't just looking at rooms. She was immediately identifying what made our home special and what she could highlight to potential buyers. She noticed the built-in desk and bookcase in the office, the fact that the room could still comfortably accommodate a sleeper sofa, the beams, the Jack and Jill bathroom, the shop, the laundry room and its additional closet, and so many other details that, as homeowners, we had simply gotten used to seeing every day. Char saw the value in them and knew how to market them. She was just as thorough when it came to pricing. Instead of limiting her research to a small radius, she looked beyond it for comparable properties that truly helped establish where our home belonged in the market. She showed us the homes with more square footage that sold higher, the smaller homes that sold lower, and where ours fit between them. She believed our home could sell between $465,000 and $479,000. We listed at $465,000 and ultimately sold for $467,500—above asking. And she did not stop at putting a sign in the yard. We had professional photography, drone footage and a coming-soon strategy designed to give the house as much visibility as possible before it officially hit the market. We had interest and offers before the open house, and the home was under contract within three weeks. Having lived in the area and watched other homes sit on the market for months, that spoke volumes to us. And if you need an example of Char's dedication, somehow she managed to fracture or break her foot about a week before our open house. Did that stop her? Absolutely not. Open-house day came, and there was Char, knee scooter and all, scooting around our house and handling her business. If that doesn't tell you what kind of realtor you're getting, I don't know what will. Now THAT is dedication. But what truly sets Char apart is the person behind all of that knowledge and strategy. Whenever I called and said, “Char, I need help finding somebody for this,” she helped. She sent names and numbers, made calls, connected my husband and me directly with service providers through group texts, and helped keep things moving when something needed to be handled quickly. She rolled up her sleeves and worked right alongside us. She jokingly called me “Johnny on the spot” because once she handed me the torch, I ran with it—but Char was always right there making sure I had what I needed to get things done. She is personable, responsive, knowledgeable, honest and upfront. She will tell you what needs to be done to make your home marketable, explain why, and then WORK for your business. I would recommend Char Gilden and eXp Realty a thousand times over to anyone looking to sell their home. I actually hate that our time working together is over because she was that wonderful to work with—although I am 100% relieved that the home-selling process itself is over! Hopefully this was the last home we ever sell, but if it isn't, I know exactly who I'm calling. 100/100 stars, Char. Thank you for everything." Read Less

"I’ve bought 1 house and sold 2 with Char Glidden and would never think of using another agent. She’s a consummate professional with incredible communication skills up to and after closing. Her attenti… Read MoreRead Less

"We had an excellent experience working with Char Glidden to sell both a house and a lot as part of an estate. Selling property for an estate can come with a lot of extra details and emotions, but Char… Read MoreRead Less

"Char was great!! Very helpful and answered all my dumb questions. Definitely recommend!"

"Char helped us so much with purchasing our property. There are a lot of ins-and-outs, and she went above and beyond on every step of the way. We couldn't be more grateful, and will definitely be refe… Read MoreRead Less

"We cannot recommend Charlen enough! As first-time homebuyers, we had so many questions and weren’t sure what to expect, but Charlen made the entire process so much easier. She was always patient, resp… Read MoreRead Less

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