The Poltrock Team is the Real Estate Team to Call in Murphy, NC

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We found out about The Poltrock Team through a Craigslist ad. After Wayne’s return call, we learned that the home was sold. Then, Wayne asked me, “What would you like in a home?” I gave him a list of interests I want in a home, and three days later he forwarded four specs with pictures to follow. We then decided to work with The Poltrock Team. The team put forth an excellent effort to help us find and purchase our house.

During our real estate transaction, The Poltrock Team was most helpful in providing knowledge on the home inspection, termites, etc. Wayne talked to me like I was a family member, being honest and downright informative. He helped us with our mortgage questions, as well as information he had from being in Murphy.

Overall, we are 100% satisfied with our real estate experience with The Poltrock Team. We are very happy with Wayne, and we would definitely recommend him to friends. We are also very pleased with the team’s professionalism, and we rate the level of service received as a “10.” We would absolutely work with The Poltrock Team again.

–James A. Brown, Jr.  and DeAnn Wilke

The Poltrock Team – REMAX Mountain Properties – Murphy NC – www.iLoveMurphy.com– Call us Toll Free at 1-866-Murphy-NC or 1-866-687-7496 – Murphy’s #1 Real Estate Team

First Class Service

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John Poltrock and his team at ReMax in Murphy, NC were a pleasure to work with from start to finish. They kept us constantly informed on their efforts to sell our vacation house. Within only three months after listing with John, we signed a contract to sell.

After signing the contract, there were several things that needed to be done to the house to meet the seller’s requirements. Because we live hundreds of miles away, this could have been difficult for us. However, The Poltrock Team completely relieved us of that burden. Whatever needed to be done – they did, cheerfully and efficiently.

Here is the best example of that. After we closed on the sale in Murphy, we were driving back to our home in Florida. While underway, we called Dish Network to discontinue our service. We found out that we were required to box up the TV receiver and other components, and ship them back to Dish.

However, we were well away from Murphy, and the new owners were already moving in. It could have posed a serious dilemma for us, but it was no problem for John. We called John, and informed him of the situation. Remember, we had already closed on the house, and John’s formal responsibilities could have ended there.

But John is not that kind of person. He quickly said “Have them (Dish) send the return box to me, and I will box things up and send them back.” Another problem solved quickly, cheerfully, and efficiently.

Thank you, John, and your staff!

— Rob & Carol Johnstone

The Poltrock Team – REMAX Mountain Properties – Murphy NC – www.iLoveMurphy.com– Call us Toll Free at 1-866-Murphy-NC or 1-866-687-7496 – Murphy’s #1 Real Estate Team

SOLD SHOW! Christmas Edition

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MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Watch this video to find out what the real estate market in Murphy NC and Cherokee County NC is doing! Want more details?  Join us to see properties that sell each month, our exclusive statistics, and more! 

Questions? Ready to sell? Call us now at 1-866-Murphy-NC or 1-866-687-7496

RE/MAX SOLD 57% of HOUSE SALES this November!

Statistics for the Month:

Monthly Sold Stats

We hope you have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We’re here for you so if you need your real estate sold or have questions, we’re only a call or click away!

 

 

 

Murphy’s Chophouse Offers Steak and Seafood with a Fine-Dining Feel

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If you’re in the mood for a nice, juicy steak, but you don’t want to drive two hours to a big-city steakhouse, head over to Murphy’s Chophouse for a tasty meal that satisfies your palate. Conveniently located in the town of Murphy, NC, the Chophouse is just downhill from the First United Methodist Church, after you round the curve heading away from downtown. Murphy’s Chophouse offers lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday, and serves up a Sunday brunch that combines classic breakfast dishes with tempting lunch bites. In other words, you can enjoy a Chophouse meal during any time of day.

When you arrive at Murphy’s Chophouse, you’ll see a white stucco-style building with crisp brown trim. During the warmer months, you can enjoy your drinks and meals on the inviting patio, located just outside the restaurant’s front door. If you’d prefer to dine indoors, the Chophouse’s warm gold walls and brown furniture complement the casual atmosphere.

Now, let’s get to the most important topic: the food. First, open up the enticing lunchtime menu, where you’ll find tasty appetizers, soups, and salads. Choose from three Chophouse burgers (including a bison bacon cheeseburger), or browse the extensive sandwich menu. For a change of pace, try a specialty plate, such as a smoked ham and cheddar quiche, fish and chips, or even a flame-grilled rib eye steak. Several gluten-free items are also available.

Next, let’s say you’ve arrived for an early bird dinner, served Monday through Thursday from 4 -5 p.m. Or, maybe you prefer to dine a bit later in the evening. Either way, the Chophouse’s fine-dining dinner menu offers plenty of tempting choices. Begin with an appetizer, hearty soup, or main-dish salad.

Next, satisfy your palate with a USDA beef selection, such as a filet mignon or slow-roasted prime rib. Or, select a fresh seafood entree, such as a shellfish platter, bacon-wrapped jumbo scallops, or Carolina mountain trout. Don’t forget the specialty selections, including the grilled quail and venison sausage and chicken scallopini. Two vegetarian pasta dishes are also available.

Best of all, you can top off your satisfying dinner with a delectable dessert. If you’re a chocolate fan, try the five-layer “Extreme Dream” dark chocolate cake. Or, consider the hot chocolate-caramel turtle cake and rich, creamy cheesecake. For a lighter touch, choose a tasty ice cream or sherbet. Enjoy your dessert with a cup of steaming hot coffee.

If you’ve always been a Sunday brunch fan, come enjoy the Chophouse’s signature brunch experience. Served from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., the restaurant’s sumptuous brunch includes traditional favorites such as Eggs Benedict and stuffed French toast, along with omelets and Sunday chopped steak.

Finally, if you’re searching for a private dining venue in Murphy, NC, Murphy’s Chophouse makes a very attractive choice. Whether you’re hosting a business meeting, greeting friends at a social get-together, or planning a wedding reception, the restaurant’s event planning staff can seamlessly coordinate the occasion. Customized menus, along with an award-winning wine list, make Murphy’s Chophouse an appealing option for a full range of events.

The Poltrock Team – REMAX Mountain Properties – Murphy NC – ilovemurphy.com – Call us Toll Free at 1-866-Murphy-NC or 1-866-687-7496 – Murphy’s #1 Real Estate Team

Tri-County Racetrack Brings Auto Racing to Brasstown

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If you never thought you’d hear “Gentlemen, start your engines!” here in the mountains, you’ll be pleased to learn about Tri-County Racetrack. Located at 10456 Old Highway 64 in Brasstown, North Carolina, this Clay County facility is just a short drive from Murphy, NC. Tri-County Racetrack boasts a 1/4-mile semi-banked clay track, and attracts scrappy drivers from around the southeastern United States. On many Friday nights during the warm-weather months, you’ll find racing enthusiasts (including many families) packing the stands to cheer for their favorite drivers.

Racing Season Schedule
Tri-County Racetrack wrapped up its action-packed 2015 season in late October, and kicked off the 2016 races in late March. On numerous occasions, Tri-County Racetrack runs a full racing program, inviting drivers from seven automobile classes to race for the win. Car classes include Super Late Models, Limited Late Models, Crate Late Models, Modified Street, Street Stock, Pony, and Front Wheel Drive.

The track also hosts numerous specialty events. Examples include the Super Late Model Spring Championship, Memorial Day Championship, Independence Day Championship, and Labor Day Championship. The Southern Nationals Bonus Series brings talented drivers from around the region, and Fan Appreciation Night is always a huge hit.

Demolition Derby and Monster Mash
Of course, no regional auto racing program is complete without a good old-fashioned demolition derby. Who doesn’t love the sights and sounds of stripped-out beaters bashing into each other? And the smell of burnt rubber and oil as each driver tries to disable competitors’ cars so he’ll be the last one standing?

To make this mid-October weekend carnage worse, Tri-County Racetrack will again offer the deafening Monster Mash, a frenzied competition that brings out monster trucks from around the region. This sounds like a “can’t miss” weekend event for the entire family.

Kid-Friendly Admission Policies
Tri-County Racetrack is a super kid-friendly facility. Children 10 and under receive free admission to the pits and stands, which open a couple of hours before racing begins. Kids 11-16 enjoy a reduced admission fee. Once these young racing fans get through the gate, they’ll have plenty of time to shadow the cars and drivers while teams prepare for the night’s 7:30 racing start. Please note: Kids under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

Now that you have the inside scoop on Tri-County Racetrack, get yourself in gear and make the short drive from Murphy, NC to Brasstown. Then, enjoy an evening of racing that you won’t soon forget!

The Poltrock Team – REMAX Mountain Properties – Murphy NC – www.ilovemurphy.com – Call us Toll Free at 1-866-Murphy-NC or 1-866-687-7496 – Murphy’s #1 Real Estate Team

We Expected A lot from The Poltrock Team and Received It

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We saw The Poltrock Team signs all over town and decided to call John Poltrock when we thought about  selling our home in Murphy, NC.  When we met  John, we felt that he had a real knowledge and enthusiasm about the local estate market. We listed our home with him and, being realtors ourselves,  we expected a lot from The Poltrock Team and we were not disappointed. We had very good results and a happy experience with them.  Would absolutely recommend John and The Poltrock Team at RE/MAX!

~~Judy and Dennis Robichaud, Naples, FL.

The Poltrock Team – REMAX Mountain Properties – Murphy NC – www.MyMurphy.com– Call us Toll Free at 1-866-Murphy-NC or 1-866-687-7496 – Murphy’s #1 Real Estate Team

The Poltrock Team Combines Knowledge and Enthusiasm when Selling Homes

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I received a letter from John Poltrock introducing himself and his team regarding selling and buying real estate.  When my wife and I decided to sell our townhouse in Hayesville, NC, we called John. We found him to be very knowledgeable and enthusiastic.  We found selling our home  to be a great and professional experience working with The Poltrock Team and would absolutely recommend them. John even got multiple offers for us and helped us figure out the best way to handle it so we got more money than we thought possible!

~~Judy and Larry Leetzow, Bradenton, FL.

The Poltrock Team – REMAX Mountain Properties – Murphy NC – www.iLoveMurphy.com– Call us Toll Free at 1-866-Murphy-NC or 1-866-687-7496 – Murphy’s #1 Real Estate Team

Enjoy a Tasting Tour of Cherokee County Wineries

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Looking for a great bottle of wine? Rather than browsing through your Murphy, NC supermarket or convenience store, hoping that something catches your eye, we’d rather you engage in a treasure hunt. In other words, go straight to the source. Plan an expedition to our Cherokee County wineries, where you can taste and purchase the libation of your dreams.

What makes our wines so desirable? Well, Cherokee County sits smack in the middle of some ideal grape-growing country. We’ve got super-rich soil, generally mild winters, and months of sunshine and warmth that really nurture the grapes along. After they’re harvested, the real work begins, with each local winery devoting considerable attention to the fermentation and bottling process. Best of all, you get to enjoy the fruits of their labors.

Let’s begin our winery tour at Calaboose Cellars in Andrews, North Carolina. We wrote a post about them back and 2011, and they’re thankfully still here! Just off U.S. Highway 19/74/129 about 15 minutes from Murphy, Calaboose Cellars is located at 565 Aquone Road off Main Street in Andrews. Look for the copper-colored tin roof on the small stone building overlooking the vineyard. The little stone “calaboose” gives this quirky winery its distinctive name. According to local legend, town law enforcers stashed lawbreakers in this sturdy jail until their appearance before the magistrate. Wait till you see it and it’s size first hand – you’ll understand why it wouldn’t be the comfiest arrangements. It makes for great history though.

Today, Calaboose Cellars’ website calls this little country lockup the “smallest free-standing complete winery in America.” Along with quality fermentation equipment, this multiple-award-winning winery boasts a covered, nicely furnished tasting room that overlooks the lush vineyard. “The Warden” happily offers winery tours (and he probably won’t lock you up if you misbehave). Check the winery’s website for business hours, and consider booking the tasting room for special events.

Next, head over to Cherokee Cellars Winery in the heart of Murphy, just across the street from The Daily Grind. This downtown winery occupies a different wine-making niche, as the winemakers source their grapes and juice from nearby commercial vineyards in North Carolina and north Georgia. Every vineyard has its own microclimate and soil composition, so each one specializes in certain varieties of grapes that thrive in those growing conditions. Of course, yearly weather pattern changes can make the difference between a high-quality crop…or sour-tasting grapes fit only for the birds.

Next, Cherokee Cellars hauls those top-of-the-line grapes to its downtown Murphy, NC winery. Skilled vintners make, blend, and bottle the wine right on the premises. When each vintage is ready, Cherokee Cellars makes it available for tasting and purchase. From April through December, the winery operates a warmly decorated tasting room and wine-themed gift shop. Visitors can sample several award-winning wines, and take their favorite varieties home.

Finally, visit scenic Nottely River Valley Vineyards, located just west of Murphy at 1150 Old Culberson Road, off Spur 60. The 10-acre vineyard/winery operation is ideally situated on a generations-old family farm, with gently rolling hills as the backdrop. Even better, the vineyard’s location, natural soil drainage, mineral availability, cool moist mornings, and full sun exposure comprise literally perfect growing conditions.

Nottely River Valley Vineyards uses a “minimal-intervention” wine-making process, beginning with high-density plantings of excellent-quality grape varieties. Through leaf pruning, cluster thinning, and limited fruit production, the winery consistently achieves superb results.

Although Nottely River Valley Vineyards is a relatively new winery, their dedicated winemakers have successfully produced four noteworthy vintages. To taste and purchase them, visit the winery’s tasting room on Friday and Saturday afternoons, from May through November.

Mountains and wine… what more could be more appealing? The only way to make it better is to own a home in the mountains. Looking to be here? Search the real estate for sale or contact us to let us know how we can help. These mountains are home and if you’re lucky enough to be here, then you’re lucky enough 🙂

The Poltrock Team – REMAX Mountain Properties – Murphy NC – www.MyMurphy.com – Call us Toll Free at 1-866-Murphy-NC or 1-866-687-7496 – Murphy’s #1 Real Estate Team

The Poltrock Team Experts In The Real Estate Market

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My husband and I had prior experience working with agent Donna Srabian of The Poltrock Team. This team is caring, hard working, and will help you accomplish your real estate needs. We have experience working with them on both the selling our house we owned in Hayesville NC and buying our new one in Andrews NC.  If you want an agent in real estate that is sincere, honest, friendly and will meet your goals,  you’ll want to give them a call. They are truly experts in the field of real estate in North Carolina.

~Art & Julie Rodriguez, Andrews, NC

The Poltrock Team – REMAX Mountain Properties – Murphy NC – www.MyMurphy.com– Call us Toll Free at 1-866-Murphy-NC or 1-866-687-7496 – Murphy’s #1 Real Estate Team

Great Rental Investment Opportunity in Andrews, NC – EIGHT UNITS

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MAINGreat rental investment opportunity in Andrews NC! There are 8 rental units. The first rental house is remodeled and rents for $550/month.  One unit rents for $450/month, and 6 units rent for $350/month. All properties have a paved road and are VERY close to town. Currently rented month to month. Property also has a large pole barn for storage, beautiful creek frontage on Britton Creek, and land that is like living in a park. A great investment opportunity!

Click HERE for more Pictures and Information on this home for sale in Murphy, NC.

The Poltrock Team – REMAX of Murphy NC – www.MyMurphy.com –JohnPoltrock@gmail.com – Call us Toll Free at 1-866-Murphy-NC or 1-866-687-7496 – Murphy’s #1 Real Estate Team