Lake Norman Real Estate - Real Living In Style

Lake Norman Real Estate: Beautiful Waterfront Home

Roby Robertson (Real Living In Style) — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 07:34:31 -0500

Lake Norman Real Estate:One of the Best Waterfront Lots on all of Lake Norman!

This home sits on one of the most beautiful lots you can find on Lake Norman. I currently have an agreement with these clients to market this property for sale, although it has not officially been listed in our MLS.

I do currently represent this seller and we are open to offers.

Currently the asking price is 1.4 million and is worth every penny. This home is a Professional Designers Own Home and the attention to detail speaks for itself. Brand new Pella Windows have been installed throughout most of the home and the views of the lake are breathtaking.

See the Youtube Video here

Don't be fooled by the size of the home which is approx. 3000 sq. ft and 4 bedrooms. The high ceilings make if feel much larger.

For another look at the beautiful Lake Norman Home, check out the slide show!

CLICK HERE to See A Slide Show of this Beautiful Lake Norma Waterfront Home.

If you have questions or interest in this property,please contact your Lake Norman Agent at 704 451 7051 or by email.

154 Chere Helen Drive Mooresville, NC 28115

Roby Robertson (Real Living In Style) — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:57:34 -0500

Newly Renovated starter home in Mooresville NC. 154 Chere Helen Drive in the Tall Oaks subdivision is a quiet neighborhood with access to shopping, restaurants,great schools and more.

For details visit http://154cherehelen.realliving.com

Real Living In Style at Lake Norman - Words to live by

Roby Robertson (Real Living In Style) — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 08:15:46 -0500

I recently met a lady watching football at a sports bar in Mooresville NC. She is a very dynamic indivudual that at approx 63 years old and has the energy of a 20 year old. Ironically she is a business and life coach that has published numerous books.

In one of her books entitled Winning, How Winners Think - What Champions Do by Edie Raether, I have found a lot of good information to share with my agents. Some of this information has been written many times in many different ways but for some reason her writing is the one that has inspired me.

This information is especially true in this day and time.

Create a plan - People don't plan to fail; they fail to plan!!!

Hang in there - Persist and persevere until you get what you want.

Optimist Creed. (partial list)

Promise Yourself -

To talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person you meet.
To make all your friends feel that there is something in them.
To think only the best, to work only for the best, to expect only the best.
To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own.
To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future.
To give as much to the improvement of yourself that you no time to criticize others.

Everyone have a great week! Do something everyday that takes you closer towards your goals! If you are an agent in the Lake Norman area and are looking for a positive environment, visit http://whyrealliving.wordpress.com/

Lastly, There is no whining in baseball and real estate!

Real Living In Style at Lake Norman - Happy Birthday...Sort of

Roby Robertson (Real Living In Style) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:16:22 -0500

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Charlotte NC, The Times they are a changing.

Roby Robertson (Real Living In Style) — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 07:59:02 -0500

Citigroup aquiring Wachovia banking operations

Being a native of North Carolina, I have seen Wachovia grow from a hometown bank in Winston Salem North Carolina to a huge force in the banking industry. Having growing up in Winston Salem, many of my friends parents worked for Wachovia all their lives.

This is a sad day for those of us that remember...

Read the Full Story Here

What got us into this Credit Mess? Your Lake Norman Agent Speaks Out.

Roby Robertson (Real Living In Style) — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:02:13 -0500

Your Lake Norman Agent Summarizes His Research on the Current Credit Crisis

With the news being dominated by bailout talks and solving the current credit problems, I decided I wanted to learn as much as I could about what got us here. After all understanding the cause surely can help prevent it from happening again. This is not a political statement. Each person has to vote his/her conscience and gather as much information as they can to make an informed decision. From what I have learned, these problems are not tied to one party. Here is a snypoisis:

In 1999 Congress and the President gave Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae the freedom to do risk based lending which also gave them the freedom to allow much riskier loans.
In 2000, The Federal Reserve began lowering interest rates to historic rates.
In 2004, Congress reduced the regulation on lending institutions allowing them to reduce the amount required to be aside to cover the loans. The max amount of this reserve was 3 cents on the dollar!!! (think about that one...)

Obviously there is more to it than just these points but you can see how this could lead to trouble. Who in their right mind would take on that kind of risk? I think, you and I, playing with our own money, would never do this. Lastly, there is a huge debate about the 700 billion bailout. Some agree and some don't. I am one that has come to the conclusion that it is necessary. I own a real estate company. I love this industry. I really enjoy helping people save money on real estate and I want to see my company and my clients succeed. I have a 19 year old daughter that I want to have every opportunity to succeed. I believe that this bailout will free up the banks to lend money again. Here is what I hear the experts saying. You hear Congress arguing as usual. While the biggest argument is how we are going to pay the 700 billion back, no one is offering another solution. We could let the chips fall where they may. However, more jobs will be lost, companies will close, lending will get even tighter at all levels... There is not another solution at this point. Also, the 700 billion is being used to buy real assets. We are not going to have to pay back the entire amount. The question should be how are we going to fix this going forward. I believe we should be angry at those that proposed all the deregulation and those that voted for the some of these stupid rules changes. It just does not make good common sense. Here is a bit of good news:

The recently passed housing stimulus is very attractive for buyers. The $7500.00 tax credit is significant.
There are still great loan programs for those that can qualify
It is a fantastic market for finding a great home at a great price. This is one of the best buyers markets in our history!
Interest rates are STILL at historic lows.

If you would like information about any of our fantastic Lake Norman Communites,just call your Lake Norman agent at 704 451 7051 or contact by email. See Also: Be The First To See Lake Norman Hot New Listings as soon as they become available. What would my Lake Norman Home Sell For? Why Lake Norman is such a great Destination

Roby Robertson

Saving My Clients Thousands

Broker/Owner		Real Living In Style Davidson NC

roby.robertson@realliving.com www.LakeNormanRealLiving.com		Ph: 704 451 7051 Fax: 704 892 9766

Committed to Saving My Clients Thousands When Buying and Selling Real Estate

Feeling Thankful at Lake Norman

Roby Robertson (Real Living In Style) — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 10:59:33 -0500

I have to laugh when I think back about the goals my partners and I set when we started our Real Living Franchise at the start of 2007. We had set lofty goals based on the belief that with a great company like Real Living, Inc, great tools and my personal belief that if you treat people like you want to be treated, they will come in droves.

While my belief system is the same and my excitement and goals have not wavered, we have reworked our timetable. Real living is Still a great company with tremendous support. Our President sends out encouragement to all our agents periodically and it trickles down to everyone.

I love working with agents and a company that respect each other and get along when times get a little tough. I also love a company that is not afraid to think outside the box. The sharing of ideas is something we all enjoy and encourage each other to do. Ask my agents, I send out ideas and encouragement on a weekly basis. It is a part of this journey I love.

If you're thinking of a real estate career or just a change, you should consider Real Living. It is the most unique and supportive Real Estate company I have worked with. Check out http://whyrealliving.wordpress.com/ to get more information about us. Some of the info is particular for my office but you will 'get it' when you look at everything

As the line from the old 70's DISCO SONG ' I will survive' states, those of us that keep our heads up, 'think outside the box' and keep going, will thrive!

As our Brand states, We are RED, ROUND and RELEVANT!

Real Living In Style - Only for the Positive

Roby Robertson (Real Living In Style) — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 19:55:03 -0500

I just read a post by one of our Real Living Broker Owners and I have to share it. It is entitled Run Forest Run.

I am a firm believer that you have to surround yourself with positive people and influences. One of my weekly goals is to send positive notes to all our agents. We are in this together!

If you are surrounded by people walking around complaining and hanging their heads, give a Real Living office a call.

Lake Norman Area Agents

Roby Robertson (Real Living In Style) — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:34:15 -0500

Lake Norman Area Agents. If your looking for a change:

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Lake Norman Buyers, There are many Alternatives for Active Adults

Roby Robertson (Real Living In Style) — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 09:11:31 -0500

Lake Norman Active Adults, So you do NOT want an age restrictive community!

You are in luck! The Lake Norman Area has many choices for those retired or almost retired to enjoy Lake living!

Along the shores of Lake Norman, discover some of the finest waterfront real estate and lakefront living opportunities in the southeast.

This 32,500 acre lake is surrounded by several beautiful small towns and an ever increasing number of private waterfront and golf communities.

Lake Norman is one of the state’s fastest growing real estate destinations, due in part to its proximity to Charlotte and it's major airport - just 18 miles away. Lake Norman waterfront and water view homes and home sites are in abundance around the lake towns of Cornelius, Mooresville, Denver and Davidson.

Families, couples and retirees all agree that life is superb along Lake Norman’s 520 miles of shoreline where residents sometimes feel like it is vacation year round. The lake region extends across four counties, each offering excellent school systems as well as private school options.

Lake Norman is the largest man-made lake in North Carolina, well known for recreational activities such as power boating, sailing, water skiing and outstanding fishing.

Golf is booming all around the lake and there are numerous established and new championship golf courses to suit all skill levels and budgets, including The Point, The Peninsula, Birkdale,Cowans Ford and Verdict Ridge. Lake Norman and the surrounding communities offer a perfect setting for anyone looking to find a waterfront townhome, waterfront homes and/or a second home retreat.

If you love golf, tennis and the ability to find a game at any time, any of the above mentioned communities would be a good choice depending on budget.

For additional information, please feel free to contact your Lake Norman Area Agent at 704 451 7051.

Lake Norman Buyers and Sellers,WOW, homes on the Market over 400 days

Roby Robertson (Real Living In Style) — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:58:33 -0500

In the Lake Norman area, You gotta ask why are these homes sitting?

I realize there are a tremendous number of homes in our area but even I was suprised by what I found. I started searching for homes on the market greater than 200 days. Since our MLS system only displays 99 homes at a time, I incrementally increased the days on the market by 50. Each time it came up the same. Finally at 400 days on the market, I got a list that was less than 99. Care to guess how many have been listed over 400 days? Read on! The prices of these home range from the Mid 200's to almost 4 million. There is a wide range of prices. I also noticed that many of these are spec homes in places like The Point and The Farms, both Crescent developments and very very nice homes.

I also noticed that a few of these are agent owned. It makes me wonder if these folks are just hold fast and hard on their price or if there are other reasons. I think I am going to go see some of these and see if I can make my own determination. My intial guess it is price or just the state of the market!

On a happy note! If your a Lake Norman Buyer, one of these or some of the others that have been on the market for a long time may be ready to deal! By the way the total number on the market over 400 days is ... 92! Some of the homes that are spec homes may not have much room to move but you never know until your try...

If you would like to have this or other lists of homes emailed to you, please feel free to call your Lake Norman Agent at 704 451 7051 or contact via email: roby.robertson@realliving.com

Lake Norman and Charlotte area Agents, Why Real Living In Style

Roby Robertson (Real Living In Style) — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 05:06:10 -0500

Check out Why Real Living in Style to see why!

Be sure to read all the posts and pages! You may be surprised!

Find an office near you at RealLiving.com.

Fisherman’s Paradise on Lake Tillery

Roby Robertson (Real Living In Style) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 09:33:33 -0500

About one Hour From Charlotte, A Fisherman's Paradise waits for you!

Lake Tillery Lake Tillery is located in the southern part of the Piedmont Triad area, about one hour east of Charlotte, North Carolina. When you look at a geographic map of North Carolina, Lake Tillery is almost right smack in the middle of the state, making it close to not only Charlotte but also Greensboro and Asheboro. Serving as the divider line between Stanly County and Montgomery County,

Lake Tillery is located right beside both the Morrow Mountain State Park and the Uwharrie National Forest. Lake Tillery is approximately 5,000 acres and has about 104 miles of shore line. The serene and relaxing spirit of the lake has managed to survive due to the management of the lake by Progress Energy, for hydroelectric production. Progress Energy restricts waterfront development, therefore maintaining a tranquil and serene lake atmosphere.

Since Lake Tillery is surrounded by the Uwharrie Mountains on one side and Morrow Mountain State Park on the other, there are a great deal of recreation opportunities on the lake. Residents and visitors can enjoy a day of hiking and exploring the areas around the lake.

Lake Tillery has also served as a haven for anglers and fishermen from all over. Most fishermen prefer Lake Tillery to most of the area’s other fishing spots because of the calm and quiet waters and atmosphere of the lake. Boating and water sports are also popular pastimes. This Real Living In Style new listing is truly a paradise for fisherman and/or those just wanting a part time or permanent getaway.

This Waterfront Home at Lake Tillery is for you. The home is very quiet and secluded and needs a little TLC but the potential is limitless. All Reasonable Offers will be considered! For

Additional Information, contact your Charlotte Area Agent at 704 451 7051.

Lake Norman Golf and Waterfront Communities - Part II

Roby Robertson (Real Living In Style) — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 14:00:45 -0500

Lake Norman Golf and Waterfront Communities, Revisited

Recently I submitted a post entitled Lake Norman Golf and Waterfront Communities.

However the Lake Norman communities I covered were certainly not all there is to choose from. I will tell you about some of those that I left out.

Fox Den in Statesville Fox Den offers home buyers the convenience of countryside living on an 18-hole championship golf course . With membership at Fox Den, homeowners are able to enjoy an Olympic size pool, two tennis courts, a club house and eight scenic ponds all located on 400 acres of lush, rolling countryside. With shopping and schools just minutes away and recreational opportunities right outside your door, Fox Den homeowners get the best of both worlds: peaceful community living with nearby city convenience! Prices in the Fox Den community range from 250's to the 400's.

Bay Crossing at Lake Norman Mooresville, North Carolina. Bay Crossing at Lake Norman is a finely manicured luxury home community that includes large heavily wooded home sites with rolling hills and waterfront views. This is a great luxury home community that not too many people know about, Bay Crossing may just be the hidden gem you've been looking for. Prices range form the 600's to 2 million. Home sites range from 0.7 to 1.3 acres.

Pinnacle Shores Pinnacle Shores homes range from waterfront to waterview with deeded Lake Access. Located west of the town of Mooresville in Iredell County it features 150 plus marina close single family homes, ranging in price from $500,000 to over $1,000,000. Pinnacle Shores offers community boat docks, pool, clubhouse, tennis, and a playground. Pinnacle Shores is one of our more established waterfront and waterview communities but awesome nontheless.

Westport at Lake Norman On the west side of Lake Norman in Denver. Westport offers both the joy and beauty of waterfront homes and the Westport Golf Club.

Westport is an established community in Denver, NC which began with the opening of Westport I in 1965. It has grown dramatically to include Westport I, II, III and the Westport Peninsula, exceeding all expectations. It offers mature landscaping, privacy, diverse layouts and homes along the newly-renovated Westport Golf Club. This is a neighborhood where you can still purchase a waterfront home under a million with deep water and wide lake views. Westport recently approved a brand new swim, tennis and fitness club that is scheduled to begin construction in May 2008. The new Westport Sports Club will feature a brand new 5,000 square foot clubhouse with wraparound porch, a tennis pro shop, locker rooms, meeting rooms, member lounge and offices. Home Prices in Westport range from high 300's to 1.5 million.

Sterling Point in Cornelius Another gorgeous waterfront community, Sterling Pointe is just a couple of minutes from Birkdale Village and I77. This smallish community is loaded with beautiful homes. Check out the Sterling Pointe in Cornelius Active Listings.

Contact your Lake Norman Agent at 704 451 7051 to get more information about these and additional communities.

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Roby Robertson

Saving My Clients Thousands

Broker/Owner		Real Living In Style Davidson NC

roby.robertson@realliving.com www.LakeNormanRealLiving.com		Ph: 704 451 7051 Fax: 704 892 9766

Committed to Saving My Clients Thousands When Buying and Selling Real Estate

Your Lake Norman Agent Talks Short Sales

Roby Robertson (Real Living In Style) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:35:35 -0500

Understanding Short Sales around Lake Norman North Carolina

With all the press about lender troubles and mortgage losses exceeding $300 billion, many mortgage lenders are looking for creative ways minimize losses. With the help of experienced Realtors, short sales have become a viable alternative to foreclosure by placing most parties in a win-win position.

Why are short sales a win-win ?

If negotiated properly the seller is release from his/her mortgage liabilities without having to file for bankruptcy.
A buyer buys the property at a favorable market price.
The lender minimizes it's losses.

Here are 12 things to know about short sales:

If you have not been involved with a short sale negotiation, find an experienced Realtor to assist you. The first transactions will be the most difficult and knowing the procedures is critical.
Find homeowners who are in default(at least 3 months behind in payments) since most lenders will not negotiate a short sale unless foreclosure is imminent.
After the seller has agreed to sell the property, obtain a signed Authorization to Release Information from the seller that gives the lender permission to discuss the loan and short sale requirements. Include the borrowers name, property address and loan number.
Obtain a title search on the property for second mortgages, judgments or any other title issues.
Call the lenders loss mitigation department to request a short sale packet that provides instructions, forms and procedures needed for approval. Make sure to find out the decision maker and only talk with him/her.
To supplement the BOP (Broker Price Opinion), provide the lender with a CMA of the property showing the true market value of the property in it's current condition; the lower the values the better. Include similar active,pending and sold homes.
Submit a sellers hardship letter to the letter explaining why the seller could not and cannot make his/her payments. Include bank statements, pay stubs, tax returns, medical records and any other financial documentation that shows why there is an inability to pay the loan.
Submit offer to purchase contract equal to or below your appraised value with a deadline for the lender approval, as well as a HUD-1 statement allowing all closing costs being paid by the buyer, the seller receiving no proceeds and all net seller proceeds being paid to the lender.
Submit any and all documentation that might show the property condition. Pictures and repair estimates can really influence the lenders decision.
Provide the lender with the buyers loan approval showing the buyer can close quickly.
Make sure to submit all the required materials to the lender at one time and only to the true decision maker by overnight express mail and verify it's delivery.
Be patient, the process may take two to three months for approval unless the foreclosure sale is imminent. If it is, make a request to postpone this sale until the lender makes a decision.

Finally, realize that

Short sales are not quick and easy money for Realtors.
Are used as a last resort.
Unless exempted, can create end-of-year taxable income for the seller for any debt forgiven.
May result in lender obtaining a civil judgment against the seller for any remaining unpaid balance of the loan. However, if done correctly, short sales help parties find a true win-win solution to an unfortunate condition.

Please feel free to contact your Charlotte Area Agent if you have questions on this or other Real Estate needs.

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Note: Information courtesy of David R. Caudle managing attorney of The Caudle Law Firm, P.A., in Charlotte North Carolina.

Myth:Using a Lake Norman Real Estate Team Provides Better Service

Roby Robertson (Real Living In Style) — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:34:16 -0500

In the Lake Norman Area,Real Estate Teams are sprouting up Everywhere, Is it good for YOU!

Teams, Teams everywhere are Teams!

I was speaking with a seller yesterday that is about to change real estate companies. I was not soliciting his business; he called me based on a referral from a prior client. We had an interesting discussion about real estate teams especially in how it pertains to his situation.

This is probably going to be controversial so I want to say tha I am not advocating for or against teams. However, he did bring up a couple of points that I feel can be a problem with the team model.

In many real estate teams, the team is made up of a team leader, an assistant and from 1 to N buyers' agents. The team leader is the listing agent and concentrates his/her efforts on marketing and listing properties and buyers' agents chase the buyer leads that come from these efforts. The advantage presented and marketed to the client is that they will get better response and customer service.

However, as in the case of the seller I spoke with, these buyers' agents do not know as much about the listings that the listing agent does. If an open house is performed or even a realtor luncheon, the buyers' agents are the ones that often times sit in the house or show it. As this seller stated, "my cat knows more about the house than the agent sitting here all day". So here is the delimma. The listing agent does research on homes and learns about the home he/she is listing and then turns it over to someone else to sell it. Also, sometimes the buyers' agents are newbie's learning the business as well as not having a lot of out of pocket costs. You see the team lead pays for marketing but takes a cut of the buyers agent commission.

To tell you the truth, and this is my opinion, some teams are formed by smart business people in an effort to earn additional income and not have to drive buyers around. I am sure this not the case with every team but I know it to be true with some.

The clients have to look at the big picture and ask a lot of questions. Do the buyers' agents know the real selling points of the homes his/her team lead lists? How does this information tricke down?

I realize that the seller I spoke with has specific criteria for agents he hires. You may not have the same criteria. However, one thing I do believe in and that is weekly communication. I am not going to ask my assistant or any buyers' agents to call my clients when they don't even know them.

For me, I prefer to have one or two good agents that I can educate about my listings and let them back me up when I just can't be around.

The real estate process is about YOU and only YOU, so ask yourself what is important to YOU and then ask the agents you interview if they can fulfill your needs.

As I said, I am not advocating for or against. I do feel that teams need to meet often and go over the inventory of homes they have listed. This will enable all members to talk about them with knowledge.

Please feel free to contact your Lake Norman Agent at 704 451 7051 if you have any questions about this or other Real Estate subjects.

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Roby Robertson

Saving My Clients Thousands

Broker/Owner		Real Living In Style Davidson NC

roby.robertson@realliving.com		Ph: 704 451 7051 Fax: 704 892 9766

Committed to Saving My Clients Thousands When Buying and Selling Real Estate

An Amazing Service around Lake Norman and Charlotte

Roby Robertson (Real Living In Style) — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 12:13:09 -0500

I am currently active in a Mooresville Chamber Group that meets every Tuesday. While this group is predominately geared for health care professionals, it is a good source of information and future business for me. I strongly advise agents to find as many groups as they can manage and get involved.

However, this post is about a friend of mine that has recently joined our group. This lady has been my friend for many years and after 30 years in the health care industry dealing with doctors, insurance companies and billing has decided to create a new company called Bulldog Billing Service. This is definitely apropos for her personality. After learning more about her service and seeing it take off, I have decided to create a close business relationship and try to help the same demographic she is assisting.

This lady helps anyone and everyone that has had surgery or a major medical event. I am amazed at the people who pay doctor bills that should not be paid and avoid going to the doctor because of the fear of doctor bills. This is especially the case with the elderely. She has told us countless horror stories about the fear that keeps people from getting the help they need.

So, what does she do. She will review the persons entire file after getting it from doctors and hospitals etc. She also will review insurance policies. She is truly an expert in this area with a masters degree in the field. She then will fight for the patient and only charge if she saves the person money. She has set fees but also takes into consideration the patients ability to pay. This lady is a bulldog with a huge heart.

I have decided to partner with her to help veterans, baby boomers and anyone that needs it because what she is doing is a great thing. If you know anyone struggling to pay medical bills, I strongly suggest you let me know and I will put them in touch. It is scary how many times the wrong billing codes are used which costs millions of dollars or worse yet, treatment not covered by insurance that should be!

Lake Norman Active Adult Living

Roby Robertson (Real Living In Style) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:42:56 -0500

The Villages at Oak Tree at Lake Norman, Active Adult Living

Check out the latest listing in The Villages at Oak Tree at Lake Norman.

Lake Norman and Mooresville are a great place to live. This community is quiet with fun activities and neighbors looking out for neighbors. Get More Information on this Active Adult Living Home at Lake Norman

Information Direct from the Seller:

Great Neighborhood
No Through Traffic
Active Community
Nice Clubhouse with exercise room and library
Very Quiet
Card playing groups
Bingo
Dinners
Much more!
Average monthly cost for gas $93.40
Average monthly cost for electric $51.60
Monthly HOA dues $164.00

There are currently 4 homes for sale in this great neighborhood and this one is priced the best for sale.

Contact your Lake Norman Agent at 704 451 7051 to schedule a showing or gather more information.

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Roby Robertson

Saving My Clients Thousands

Broker/Owner		Real Living In Style Davidson NC

roby.robertson@realliving.com		Ph: 704 451 7051 Fax: 704 892 9766

Committed to Saving My Clients Thousands When Buying and Selling Real Estate

This Lake Norman Vacation Home Could be Perfect for You or one of Your Buyers

Roby Robertson (Real Living In Style) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:31:24 -0500

This is a fantastic money maker and Vacation Home

Get More Details on This Lake Norman Home!

This Home is TOO Cute to try and see with pictures.

Check out the virtual tour. The seller of this home has provided the following information regarding the income produced.

If I lived nearby...I could advertise a bit more and probably be more fully rented.....I do not do anything more than sit here and wait for the renters to address me.
I get about 20 rentals a year.....without any pushing.
I spend 150 on advertising with VacationRentals.com
I list the rental at 1200 per week.....and give 150 off the price with the VR website mention about 5-6 of the 20 pay full price...$1200.
I get $85 additional for a cleaning fee...of that $65 is for the cleaning and the rest is left for towels and supplies...replenishment.
I take a $300 dollar security deposit ...refunded 30 days after departure.

This home borders a great neighborhood and is in Denver, one of the fastest growing areas on Lake Norman! The buyer of this home can rent this home out, use it for personal vacation time and if desired, build their dream home later.

Call Your Lake Norman Agent at 704 451 7051 to get more information.

Using the Cool Features of Real Living 2.0 on my Blog

Roby Robertson (Real Living In Style) — Wed, 28 May 2008 15:09:03 -0500

I love the way I can be creative with Real Living and all it's tools in my personal business center.

Check out my Lake Norman blog: http://movetolakenorman.wordpress.com/

On the right sideboard I have created a new link list called Hot New Lake Norman Listings.

I then saved listings from different areas to my own personal client record. The link that is emailed to me gets updated automatically and the URL never changes. How cool is that! I can now keep listings in front of my readers all the time and in real time. I also let them comment or contact me to set up a new searches or better yet, have them set it up themselves.

Real Living's business center gives us many options to support and enhance the experience of our clients and those starting the process.

Join Real Living and we will show you this and more!

Happy Memorial Day from Real Living In Style at Lake Norman

Roby Robertson (Real Living In Style) — Fri, 23 May 2008 12:17:54 -0500

Lake Norman and Real Living says Happy Memorial Day!

I don't believe that enough people actually stop and think about Memorial Day. For many, it is just a long weekend. We need to remember that it is our service men and women that enable people like me to babble on my blogs and offer my opinions. Real Living In Style at Lake Norman is truly thankful to all the men and women that have given their lifes for our freedom! Please take a minute to reflect on the true meaning of Memorial Day. Roby

Real Living In Style Has Grown

Roby Robertson (Real Living In Style) — Fri, 23 May 2008 10:10:10 -0500

Been away for a while. I am proud to say that we are now up to 17 agents. I know from the feedback I am getting that Real Living is not like other companies and I am proud of it.

I have learned so much about real estate agents in the last year. I guess in the past, I have been solely just looking at how I did things instead of worrying about others. There are many agents, much to my dismay, that talk a huge game but in reality the transactions are just not there. I did some research while looking to recruit some agents and I was amazed at some of the numbers I have seen. Zero transactions, Zero listings but you would think they were producing millions. This is from agents you would not suspect.

My goal is not to bring those folks to Real Living. I want people that believe in service to their clients and put the clients needs number ONE.

As I talk to agents, it becomes apparent who is really hungry to succeed and willing to use all the WONDERFUL tools that Real Living gives you. I did some research this week on paid solutions (not for me to buy) for tools offered by the top or most advertised teachers out there. Much of what they want you to pay for, Real Living gives you and trains you on for FREE! The one I talked to today wanted me to invest a couple thousand dollars for something I already have. They also wanted an ongoing 100.00 a month fee for Website, Ecards, online training, postcard campaigns. All of this is in our business center at NO additiona cost!

I love what I am doing and I think it shows because my agents have no reservations about coming to me. Real Living has taught us that perception of the current market is in your mind. We are very enthusiastic about this market. If someone asks us about the market condition and we whine about how horrible it is, are they going to trun around and call me to sell them a house. I think NOT. The answer is that here at Real Living with our tools and Website presence, we can get it done!

At Real Living, our management truly believe that the agent is the customer. I treat my agents just as I would treat any client!

We have our first office in Davidson overlooking Lake Norman. We have rights to a couple other locations in the area. Real Living now has offices all over the United States. Check us out or find the office in your area. You will not be disappointed. You might even be surprised!

If your willing to work and are looking for a little bit of an edge and something different, our tools and management are worth a look. I can point you to numerous websites and resources for more information.

Below is an excerpt about our President!

Connectionsmagazine, published by the Women's Council of REALTORS, features Kaira Sturdivant Rouda on the cover of its May/June 2008 issue. The article, titled "Real Executive, Real Partner, Real Mom" profiles Kaira as president, author, entrepreneur and mother extraordinaire. Her most recent endeavor has been the writing and publishing of her highly acclaimed book, Real You Incorporated: 8 Essentials for Women Entrepreneurs.