Helen Adams Realty is proud to announce that Christina Kellmann has joined our Randolph Road office.

A message from Christina;

As a native Charlottean, Christina has a vast knowledge of the Charlotte-Metro area and is excited to use that expertise to help every client find their perfect new home. Born and raised in south Charlotte, Christina attended Charlotte Latin School, and later graduated from North Carolina State University in Raleigh. After working in customer service for years, the decision to pursue a career in real estate was easy because it combined her love of helping people and her love of her native city!

You can contact Christina at 704-577-2624 or visit her website.

Helen Adams Realty congratulates Julie Sharpe on her transition from being a great staff member to sales associate. Julie has done an outstanding job with Helen Adams Realty in several key staff positions and we are confident she will do the same on the sales side.

Julie grew up just outside of the hustle and bustle of Charlotte in charming Waxhaw, NC and is a life-long resident of the area.  After graduating from the NC School of the Arts, Julie began her real estate career nearly ten years ago and fell in love with the industry.  Julie’s primary focus has been in professional development and relocation, and now she has become a full-time Realtor® to pursue her greatest passion – helping others.
Julie lives in Matthews, NC with her husband Matt, and two Boston Terriers Moses and George.

Please contact Julie at 704-591-5225 or visit her website.

Helen Adams Realty is proud to announce that Mark Joyce has joined our team.  Mark will be working out of our Randolph Road Office.

Mark Joyce:
Mark is a Charlotte native that has witnessed Charlotte’s tremendous growth.  A Sales and Marketing leader  for companies such as Coca-Cola and  Aramark, Mark moved around the southeast living in cities such as Raleigh, NC, Atlanta, Balt./Wash DC, and Orlando. Mark is currently serving on PDS Alumni Board, and the Civil Service Board.
Mark is client focused in order “To provide informed guidance which positively impacts my clients best interest.”

Please contact Mark at 704-502-4873 or visit his website.

Helen Adams Realty is proud to announce that Matt Williams has joined our team.  Fred will be working out of our Randolph Road Office.

Matt Williams:
I graduated from Appalachian State University in 2000 with a BS in Communication, Advertising. I lived in Colorado briefly after college and worked for Vail Resorts. After returning to North Carolina in 2002, I studied to become licensed in real estate appraising. Once licensed, I practiced in both Salisbury and Raleigh. I moved to Charlotte in 2004 and started my own appraisal company, Matthew R. Williams Appraisals. Through appraising, I’ve been exposed to many different markets in the Charlotte Metro area. After providing quality and trustworthy appraisal services with a commitment to customer service for the past 6 years, I felt that I could also provide these same services through real estate brokerage. In my spare time I enjoy fishing, skiing, attending sporting events, and time with my wife Courtney and our dog.

Please contact Matt at 704-507-5719 or visit his website.

We are pleased to announce that John Summers has joined Helen Adams Realty as Relocation Manager.  John has over 20 years of experience in corporate relocation, sales and marketing. Some highlights from John’s past career include:  Director of Business Development for Leger Corporation, Referral Manager for Bissell Hayes (now Cottingham Chalk Bissell Hayes), and Business Development Manager for Allen Tate.

• 20+ years successful experience in corporate and individual sales and marketing
• Maintained and developed clients in the construction industry
• Network Referral Production Leader, 1998-2007
• Network Referral Closing Leader, 1998-2007
• Established company wide and office promotions for referral production
• Facilitated website inquiries by assigning leads and monitoring progress
• Held training workshops for network brokers at national conferences
• Experienced in major account management and group move activity

Contact John Summers:  jsummers@helenadamsrealty.com / 704.944.9237

Helen Adams Realty is proud to announce that Molly Collins has joined our Randolph Road Office. 

About Molly Collins:

One can call me a true area native! I was born and raised in Monroe, NC and have been residing in Charlotte since graduating from Queens University. I graduated from Weddington High School, and prior to that, attended Monroe schools and Charlotte Christian School. My interest in real estate began at a young age. Growing up, I had the opportunity to observe my father purchase and sale property. His passion and entrepreneurial spirit was a tremendous influence. I decided I wanted my full-time career to be in the real estate industry. A Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Marketing with a concentration in Corporate Communications coincided with my decision to venture out and also acquire my Real Estate license prior to graduating from Queens. My career began in commercial real estate. I worked as an intern for Trammell Crow Company who merged with CB Richard Ellis during my tenure with the company. As an intern, I assisted the brokerage team with their marketing. My interest in helping individuals and families led me into residential real estate sales. I pride myself on giving every home buyer or seller the utmost level of customer service! Primarily I service Mecklenburg and Union counties, but I have sold in the following areas: Charlotte, Monroe, Matthews, Indian Trail, Waxhaw, Wingate, Concord, Belmont, and Gastonia.

Accreditation’s
Member of Charlotte Regional Realtor Association
Member of Carolina Multiple Listing Service
Member of Piedmont Regional Realtor Association
Member of Union County Chamber of Commerce (served as an Ambassador in 2008)
Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR) designation member
Member of North Carolina Association of Realtors
Licensed Broker / Realtor in NC & SC

Awards
Graduated Cum Laude, Queens University of Charlotte
Ran Cross County for Queens and was awarded Most Valuable Runner, First Team All Conference and set two new personal cross county records.

Contact Information:

704-219-2640 (cell)
mcollins@helenadamsrealty.com (email)
You can find me on the social networking websites, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Helen Adams Realty is proud to announce that Tanzy Wilson has joined our team.  Tanzy will be working out of our Lake Norman Office.

About Tanzy Wilson
Meeting Clients needs is the goal of any Real Estate Agent.
However, being available full-time and assisting you through the various navigations of the entire sale is my primary goal. From the initial search of your home, or helping you to get it ready to put it on the market -to the offer, inspections and diclosures to CLOSING. I’m there.
As your Realtor, I meet any requests for information on many items with access to updated info on town services, school systems, tax rates and criminal statistics. I understand that you have an array of needs to be met-personal, professional and family.
I am an Army wife of a deployed soldier and mother of three. Thankfully I have help with the children that allows me the time to work with my clients and meet their needs 100%.
If you’re looking for someone to get your home sold as quickly as possible or trying to make a decision on an agent that can find the right home based on the information that YOU have given…
I can help you meet your goal and ready to assist you immediately…
“Lets Make it Happen!”
Designations
•    Broker
•    QSC

You can contact Tanzy Wilson by calling 704-649-1980 or visiting our website.

Helen Adams Realty will be offering an Advanced Ninja Selling coaching program in 2010-2011, taught by one of four national Ninja instructors, Zan Monroe.

Zan Monroe

Helen Adams Realty is proud to announce that Fred Holder has joined our team.  Fred will be working out of our Randolph Road Office. 

About Fred A. Holder :

Fred Holder has a background in sales, marketing, public realtions and is a graduate of East Carolina University.

Fred believes buying or selling a home should be a stress-free process, allowing you to comfortably move on to whatever lies ahead. 

“I provide the support and guidance you need to successfully carry you through your next real estate transaction, with uncompromising quality of service and commitment to your best interests.
I strive to deliver a superior customer experience, whether it envolves buying or selling a home.  The reward is delivering the ‘American Dream’ of home ownership.
As a professional, I educate my clients in every aspect of the transaction.  My clients make the decisions;  I guide them to make the right ones!”
- Fred Holder / Realtor, Broker

Objective:
To market your property for the highest possible price, in the shortest amount of time, with the least inconvenience to you.  To protect buyers and work to make the search process as stress-free as possible.

Education:
East Carolina University…Bachelor of Arts in English and Psychology
Bill Gallagher School of Real Estate
Mingle School of Real Estate
Fine Homes Certification

Affiliations:
Charlotte Regional Realtor Association
Carolinas Multiple Listing Services
North Carolina Association of Realtors
National Association of Realtors

Skills:
Marketing, Sales, and Public Relations Background
Efficient Communication and Negotiation Skills
Expertise in Real Estate Buying and Selling
Enthusiastic and Energetic

Personal:
Committed to fulfilling the expectations of clients while adhering to the highest standards of professionalism.

Please contact Fred Holder for any of your real estate needs by visiting his website or calling 704-578-6818.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced last week a temporary program to help with the sale of properties in foreclosure. As reported on HUD’s website a plan to help bring some measure of stability to the market and home prices.  Below are some key excerpts from the HUD article:

WASHINGTON – In an effort to stabilize home values and improve conditions in communities where foreclosure activity is high, HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan today announced a temporary policy that will expand access to FHA mortgage insurance and allow for the quick resale of foreclosed properties

The announcement is part of the Obama administration commitment to addressing foreclosure. Just yesterday, Secretary Donovan announced $2 billion in Neighborhood Stabilization Program grants to local communities and nonprofit housing developers to combat the effects of vacant and abandoned homes.

“As a result of the tightened credit market, FHA-insured mortgage financing is often the only means of financing available to potential homebuyers,” said Donovan. “FHA has an unprecedented opportunity to fulfill its mission by helping many homebuyers find affordable housing while contributing to neighborhood stabilization.”

With certain exceptions, FHA currently prohibits insuring a mortgage on a home owned by the seller for less than 90 days. This temporary waiver will give FHA borrowers access to a broader array of recently foreclosed properties.

“This change in policy is temporary and will have very strict conditions and guidelines to assure that predatory practices are not allowed,” Donovan said.

For more information please visit the HUD website or contact us at 1-800-851-5253 or our website @ www.helenadamsrealty.com