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Keller Williams - Wilson Realty Group
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WELCOME TO WILSON REALTY GROUP
Our goal is to help our clients achieve their goals and dreams right here in the Carolinas- the Triangle and the Charlotte area and beyond! We guide clients down the path of buying, selling, and investing in real estate. We look forward to you being our next client!
How we got started:
Ashley Wilson might have found her way into real estate without Michael Sandman’s help, but the Raleigh real estate attorney not only pointed the way for the 23-year-old summer office temp, he handed Wilson $400 and told her to get herself a real estate license.
“I had no thoughts that I was helping launch a rocket to the moon,” quipped Sandman, who had hired Wilson when she was in college to help him and his wife Lisa with their children.
“We were struck with the immediate connection she was able to make with us, our boys and friends and family,” he explained. “Her personality is magnetic — though it’s hard to put your finger on any one personal quality that makes Ashley so easy to connect with.”
But Sandman emphasized that the phenomenal success of the 31-year-old Concord native came as no surprise to him and Lisa. “Ashley was destined for success in every career she chose. Everything she accomplished she earned through smarts, determination, continuous self improvement, honest dealings and warm personality.”
And those attributes have paid off. In her first job at Raleigh’s Athens Woods new-home community — where only 18 houses had been sold during the previous two years — Wilson sold 16 houses in four months. Then, during the next four years at Heritage, she sold around 270 new homes with a sales volume of about $92.6 million. So in 2008, it wasn’t surprising that the 27-year-old Realtor was selected out of 400 applicants nationally to be in “30 Under 30,” a group of the 30 Realtors under age 30 in the Nation whose achievements were outstanding.
But that was only the beginning. After a brief tenure at Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston, the young Realtor moved to Keller Williams Realty and started the Wilson Realty Group NC, a company comprising a listing manager, closing coordinator, internet lead manager, and two buyer specialists in addition to Wilson, the broker-owner.
Charlotte Cox, Wilson’s administrative manager and closing coordinator, laughs and smiles as she speaks about her boss. “Each day is different, and I know Ashley will push me to be a better person and a better leader. She loves what she does, and loves the people she hires- it shows!”
But real estate was never considered when Wilson attended Meredith College on a full academic scholarship.
“I always thought I would be a teacher,” explained the former high school cheerleader, yearbook editor and member of the National Honor Society who made the Dean’s List every semester. Actually, teaching runs in her family — her mother has taught second grade for many years and her sister is a former math teacher. In fact, after graduating magna cum laude, Wilson did teach sixth grade for two years in a Chapel Hill middle school.
But the summer job in Sandman’s office changed everything. “Michael inspired me to take the real estate class,” Wilson recalled, noting the market was “hot” at the time. She explained that working for the attorney was her first job outside of babysitting and teaching and “it really piqued my interest — I began seeing myself as the next big Realtor in Raleigh.”
She could have been clairvoyant. Since moving to Keller Williams May 2009 and becoming a general broker, Wilson reports a 380 percent increase in 2009 and 150% increase in 2010 in Wilson Realty Group’s production during a period when the market was down. “When the market was artificially hot, it was easy to make money in spite of mistakes people were making in their businesses,” she explained. “In today’s market, it is vital that you know the right things to do and how to do them to be highly successful — the business doesn’t come find you; you have to go find it.”
For guidance, Wilson credits Keller Williams and her business coach, Ron Patulski, MAPS coach and owner of PerformanceU. “Not only have I grown professionally since beginning my coaching with Ron,” Wilson explains, “I have grown personally as well. Ron challenges me to be uncomfortable- I know I am growing when I am uncomfortable. Just when I think I have it- I am uncomfortable again! ”
Previous coaches call Wilson a coach’s dream —“She is talented, driven, charismatic and, most importantly, coachable.” In the eight short months they have worked together her production is more than nine times larger than it was before she joined Keller Williams — and it’s still growing. “Keep your eyes on Ashley,” he told me. “She will soon be among the top producers in this region.”
Sure enough- now Wilson Realty Group NC is reaching the top! Wilson Realty Group NC ranked number 10 in the Region in 2010, and currently ranks number 2 in North and South Carolina!
Despite her workload, Wilson does find time to enjoy the beach, exercise and travel. She also devotes considerable time to the charity she co-founded with her friend Jenn Nowalk, a Realtor at Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston. The nonprofit Triangle Spokes Group (TSG) raises funds all year to buy the new bicycles it distributes to needy children in the Triangle at Christmas. Wilson got the idea from The Spokes Group in Charlotte, run by her brother-in-law, Will Beard, and his father, Andy. “Children have my heart,” Wilson explains. “I had a guilt feeling when I quit teaching for financial reasons, because it’s hard to walk away from children.” She wanted “an outlet to give back to the kids.” Since its inception in 2007, TSG has donated 1050 bikes.
“Ashley is like no one else you’ve ever met,” Nowalk says. “She is full of passion for real estate and life with strong drive and determination — anything is possible if she puts her mind to it.”
Wilson’s father knew that from the time his daughter was born. “Ashley has always been very determined,” said Keith Wilson, a Concord remodeler and builder. “She jumped out of her crib when she was 8 months old.”
Emphasizing his daughter has always accomplished what she set out to do, he quipped, “If she told me she was going to the moon today, I would start watching CNN."
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Ashley Wilson might have found her way into real estate without Michael Sandman’s help, but the Raleigh real estate attorney not only pointed the way for the 23-year-old summer office temp, he handed Wilson $400 and told her to get herself a real estate license.
Ashley Wilson might have found her way into real estate without Michael Sandman’s help, but the Raleigh real estate attorney not only pointed the way for the 23-year-old summer office temp, he handed Wilson $400 and told her to get herself a real estate license.
“I had no thoughts that I was helping launch a rocket to the moon,” quipped Sandman, who had hired Wilson when she was in college to help him and his wife Lisa with their children.
“We were struck with the immediate connection she was able to make with us, our boys and friends and family,” he explained. “Her personality is magnetic — though it’s hard to put your finger on any one personal quality that makes Ashley so easy to connect with.”
But Sandman emphasized that the phenomenal success of the 31-year-old Concord native came as no surprise to him and Lisa. “Ashley was destined for success in every career she chose. Everything she accomplished she earned through smarts, determination, continuous self improvement, honest dealings and warm personality.”
And those attributes have paid off. In her first job at Raleigh’s Athens Woods new-home community — where only 18 houses had been sold during the previous two years — Wilson sold 16 houses in four months. Then, during the next four years at Heritage, she sold around 270 new homes with a sales volume of about $92.6 million. So in 2008, it wasn’t surprising that the 27-year-old Realtor was selected out of 400 applicants nationally to be in “30 Under 30,” a group of the 30 Realtors under age 30 in the Nation whose achievements were outstanding.
But that was only the beginning. After a brief tenure at Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston, the young Realtor moved to Keller Williams Realty and started the Wilson Realty Group NC, a company comprising a listing manager, closing coordinator, internet lead manager, and two buyer specialists in addition to Wilson, the broker-owner.
Charlotte Cox, Wilson’s administrative manager and closing coordinator, laughs and smiles as she speaks about her boss. “Each day is different, and I know Ashley will push me to be a better person and a better leader. She loves what she does, and loves the people she hires- it shows!”
But real estate was never considered when Wilson attended Meredith College on a full academic scholarship.
“I always thought I would be a teacher,” explained the former high school cheerleader, yearbook editor and member of the National Honor Society who made the Dean’s List every semester. Actually, teaching runs in her family — her mother has taught second grade for many years and her sister is a former math teacher. In fact, after graduating magna cum laude, Wilson did teach sixth grade for two years in a Chapel Hill middle school.
But the summer job in Sandman’s office changed everything. “Michael inspired me to take the real estate class,” Wilson recalled, noting the market was “hot” at the time. She explained that working for the attorney was her first job outside of babysitting and teaching and “it really piqued my interest — I began seeing myself as the next big Realtor in Raleigh.”
She could have been clairvoyant. Since moving to Keller Williams May 2009 and becoming a general broker, Wilson reports a 380 percent increase in 2009 and 150% increase in 2010 in Wilson Realty Group’s production during a period when the market was down. “When the market was artificially hot, it was easy to make money in spite of mistakes people were making in their businesses,” she explained. “In today’s market, it is vital that you know the right things to do and how to do them to be highly successful — the business doesn’t come find you; you have to go find it.”
For guidance, Wilson credits Keller Williams and her business coach, Ron Patulski, MAPS coach and owner of PerformanceU. “Not only have I grown professionally since beginning my coaching with Ron,” Wilson explains, “I have grown personally as well. Ron challenges me to be uncomfortable- I know I am growing when I am uncomfortable. Just when I think I have it- I am uncomfortable again! ”
Previous coaches call Wilson a coach’s dream —“She is talented, driven, charismatic and, most importantly, coachable.” In the eight short months they have worked together her production is more than nine times larger than it was before she joined Keller Williams — and it’s still growing. “Keep your eyes on Ashley,” he told me. “She will soon be among the top producers in this region.”
Sure enough- now Wilson Realty Group NC is reaching the top! Wilson Realty Group NC ranked number 10 in the Region in 2010, and currently ranks number 2 in North and South Carolina!
Despite her workload, Wilson does find time to enjoy the beach, exercise and travel. She also devotes considerable time to the charity she co-founded with her friend Jenn Nowalk, a Realtor at Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston. The nonprofit Triangle Spokes Group (TSG) raises funds all year to buy the new bicycles it distributes to needy children in the Triangle at Christmas. Wilson got the idea from The Spokes Group in Charlotte, run by her brother-in-law, Will Beard, and his father, Andy. “Children have my heart,” Wilson explains. “I had a guilt feeling when I quit teaching for financial reasons, because it’s hard to walk away from children.” She wanted “an outlet to give back to the kids.” Since its inception in 2007, TSG has donated 1050 bikes.
“Ashley is like no one else you’ve ever met,” Nowalk says. “She is full of passion for real estate and life with strong drive and determination — anything is possible if she puts her mind to it.”
Wilson’s father knew that from the time his daughter was born. “Ashley has always been very determined,” said Keith Wilson, a Concord remodeler and builder. “She jumped out of her crib when she was 8 months old.”
Emphasizing his daughter has always accomplished what she set out to do, he quipped, “If she told me she was going to the moon today, I would start watching CNN."
Amy has over 12 years in the sales and service industry and understands the importance of client relationships. She continuously strives to exceed the expectations of her clients. After 6 years at home with her children, and deciding to re-enter the workforce, real estate was a natural fit!
Her career in real estate began as a closing coordinator. In 2 short years and approximately 150 transactions, Amy quickly became familiar with the home buying process, including home inspections, lending, negotiation, and how to create an INCREDIBLE CLIENT EXPERIENCE. This contract to close experience has served her well as she enters her 5th year as a broker assisting buyers and sellers. Helping buyers and sellers achieve their goals is her passion.
Amy is a member of the National Association of Realtors, the North Carolina Association of Realtors and the Raleigh Regional Association of Realtors. Born and raised in Virginia and a graduate of Virginia Tech, she and her family have called Raleigh home for over 17 years. Amy's goal is to provide you an INCREDIBLE CLIENT EXPERIENCE when buying or selling real estate in the Triangle Area!
Brenda is a North Carolina native and has been in the Triangle for eleven years, selling Real Estate for the last nine years. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from East Carolina University and was a stay at home Mom for a number of years. She then sold office equipment, and won many awards and was the number one sales person at her company for fifteen out of seventeen years. She won the Minolta Regional award and Savin National award for product demonstrations. She has two sons, one in New Bern that is in banking and one in the Triangle that works for Honeywell. They are both married and her oldest son just gave her the greatest gift in the world—a beautiful grand-daughter.
Brenda takes pride in building relationships with her clients and in taking their wants and needs and finding their “perfect” home. She believes that specializing as a buyer agent allows her to concentrate all her efforts in becoming more knowledgeable in the field and gives her an advantage in knowledge of neighborhoods, homes, builders and market knowledge that is far greater than an agent that is dividing their time working with buyers, listing homes and prospecting for business.
She believes her nine years in the real estate market in Raleigh has prepared her to take excellent care of her clients with the team of Wilson Realty Group. She worked on a team with Ashley, the owner, at Heritage Wake Forest and they won the Silver and Gold awards from National Home Builders for Sales Team of the Year in 2008 and 2009 respectively. This was a national award! In 2010, she was #7 in the Triangle in individual sales and in 2009, their team at Heritage was the #2 team in the Triangle. She has an extensive background in new construction so she can be immensely helpful in the building process. She will concentrate all her efforts on protecting and promoting her clients and will try to negotiate the best price possible on the home that they select.
Brenda looks forward to building a lasting relationship with you and assisting you with all of your real estate needs.
As an agent who's an expert in this local area, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise about buying and selling real estate here. It's not the same everywhere, so you need someone you can trust for up-to-date information. I am eager to serve you. Here are some of the things I can do for you:
Find Your Next Home
You need someone who knows this area inside and out! I can work with you to find the right home at the right price for you, including all the neighborhood amenities that matter - not to mention the essential criteria you have for your ideal home
Sell a Home
When it's time to move, you need someone who will advertise your home, show to prospective buyers, negotiate the purchase contract, arrange financing, oversee the inspections, handle all necessary paperwork and supervise the closing. I can take care of everything you need, from start to close.
Consult on Home Selling Tactics
Oftentimes buyers don't visualize living in your home the way you do. I can make your home attractive to its ideal audience - which can help you get top dollar. Things like staging the home, making repairs or minor improvements, or even simply painting the walls can be the difference between a home resting on the market and one that's sold fast.
Michelle Kern has been in the real estate industry since 1995. During this time she has furthered her expertise in several areas. She has become a Licensed NC Real Estate Broker, is a Graduate of the Realtor Institute, an Accredited Buyers Representative and a Certified Residential Relocation Specialist. Michelle is a member of the local Board of Realtors, the NC Association of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors. Michelle is also a graduate of the 2010 class of the Raleigh Regional Association of Realtors Leadership Academy and has served as an Associate Dean since her completion of the academy. Michelle has been recognized as a top agent both in high levels of production and service. In addition to her personal achievements, Michelle is excited to be backed by Wilson Realty Group NC with Keller Williams Preferred, a locally owned real estate company.
Michelle is married to her husband Pat of 21 years and they have three beautiful daughters. Their oldest has started her college studies at Wake Forest University and their twins are in their senior year of high school. Michelle is actively involved in a local church and works with the youth group as well the assimilation team. Her clients range from first time buyers to retirees. She looks forward to assisting you with all of your real estate needs.
Selling homes is not just her business Michelle prides herself on building personal relationships that will last a lifetime.
Sara Chorba is an experienced professional who specializes in bringing Buyers and Sellers together in the Raleigh real estate market! She has a Masters degree in HydroGeology from East Carolina University, has thrived in the pharmaceutical sales arena – both as a salesperson and trainer, but is happiest as a North Raleigh Real Estate agent, wife, mother and dog lover! Sara is originally from Chesapeake, Virginia and was relocated to Research Triangle Park with GlaxoSmithKline—she knows exactly what it’s like to be a newcomer in the Triangle. She and her husband, daughter, and their 4-legged furry companion live in North Raleigh, just outside of the beltline in the highly sought after Midtown location - between North Hills & Crabtree Valley shopping districts.
Sara followed her instincts in 2006 and left the pharmaceutical world to apply her sales and marketing expertise full time in the real estate world—selling over $5 million in volume her first year! After starting her career at a local ReMax franchise, Sara joined Wilson Realty Group of Keller Williams Preferred and compliments the team in Team Management and Listing Specialist capacities. Sara specializes in homes sales in the Raleigh, Wake Forest, Apex and Cary areas and has been recognized year after year for sales success.
As an ePro, Sara contributes technical knowledge and resources to develop social marketing plans that sell homes quickly, and for top dollar. Her skills shine as an Accredited Buyer Representative and a National Association of Realtor’s GREEN agent. Sara was trained in understanding what makes a property green, helping clients evaluate the cost/benefits of green building features and practices, distinguishing between industry rating and classification systems, listing and marketing green homes and buildings, and helping consumers see a property’s green potential. A professional and energetic approach is characteristic of Sara and her management and sales roles within Wilson Realty Group!
Past Clients Share…
Sara helped us buy our first home and then 2.5 years later, sold the same house in 12 days and got 100% of what we asked for. I can attribute this success to Sara's analytical and data driven approach to a market she is very familiar with. She will coach you through the entire process and work with you the entire way. - Joe Dustin, Raleigh
Working with Sara was wonderful. Not only did she get our house sold in 6 days, but she was a fantastic resource for finding our new home. Sara explained and organized everything for us in both the buying and selling process (even scheduling paint and carpet estimates for our new home). Everything was so easy, stress-free and fun thanks to Sara. We will definitely refer friends and family in the future. - Annie & Will Moody, Raleigh
Sara represented me on the sale of my previous home, and purchase of a new home in the Wake Forest area. She was extremely knowledgeable, ethical and approachable. She has an amazing grasp on the market, and provided ongoing updates specific to the areas where I was living, and wanted to live. She was also very helpful during the financing portion of the process, helping me to understand how the real estate lending situation had changed over the past few years. I found Sara to be reassuring in manner, and with the wealth of information she was able to share. I would highly recommend Sara to anyone who is selling or buying in the RTP area. - Becky Smith, Wake Forest
Sara sold our North Raleigh house in a down time for top dollar! She was a pleasure to work with throughout the short time our house was on the market. She made the transaction easy!!! - Hilda Robinson, Raleigh NC
Sara helped us sell one home and buy another. We were referred to Sara by a relative with whom she assisted in the purchase of his new home. A recommendation from him is a complement in itself. Sara was a delight to work with. Her professionalism, which is truly rare in today's society, proved her to be the right fit for us. Sara's personality, willingness to listen, and candidness, sets her above the rest. Sara is the third realtor we have ever used and hopefully the last, just not the last home. I would gladly recommend Sara to anyone. - Brad Cranford, Cary
