Murphy should be happy to have the Poltrock Team!

We were fortunate to have worked with John and Jessica as both buyer, and most recently, a seller. When we first set out to find our dream vacation/retirement home in the mountains of Murphy NC, like most people these days, we started our search on the Internet. The Poltrock Team had some great listings. We not only contacted them, but other agencies as well. John Poltrock was right on top of it, and contacted us a.s.a.p. Over the course of a few weeks and many suggestions, John invited us for a weekend in the mountains, so we can start our search. Low and behold, we he found our great home and we bought that weekend with no regrets! We loved our home for years and even made Murphy our permanent residence. Such a wonderful town with great people. We made so many wonderful friends, including John and Jessica.

With an unexpected event in our lives, we had to make the decision to move back to Florida. The housing market was a major concern for us. However, John and Jessica put us at ease, and said not worry, they would take care of everything. That was exactly what we needed, especially since we had already moved back to Florida. Our home was put on the market and sold in record time. I don’t think another agency could have put the attention to detail required these days to be successful at what they do!

John and Jessica put the “ROCK” in Poltrock!

Not only did we find the perfect piece of land to put our future home on, I feel that we found new friends. John’s pride and love of community made us want to become part of it too! John took the time to really show us around the area, and that helped us make an informed decision. I would recommend The Poltrock Team to anyone, especially if you are unfamiliar with the area. Thanks for all your hard work!

We discovered The Poltrock Team in their Country Roads Ad in the Cherokee Scout and we chose them because they are incredibly aggressive and professional.

We have found that The Poltrock Team is the most dedicated, hardest working, honest, and knowledgeable real estate team I have ever came in contact with and done business with out of the six local real estate companies we have had under contract to buy or sell any real estate we have had.

For our money, The Poltrock Team at REMAX is the ONLY way to go. If you want success, if you want to sell, or if you want to buy real estate. They do everything they say they will do and keep you informed through the entire process. We will absolutely use you again.

We found out about The Poltrock Team at REMAX in Murphy because they sold a piece of land that adjoined our property. We wanted to sell our real estate and sell it quick, and they did it! They knew the perfect buyer and sold the property before it ever went on the open market. They took excellent care of us, were extremely efficient, and gave us service with a smile. I absolutely would use them again and wish we had more property there in Murphy they could sell for us!

I have been a Certified Public Accountant and accountant for more than twenty four years. Before my career as an accountant, I was a licensed real estate sales person and qualified to become a real estate broker; the purpose of my letter is to provide a qualified testimonial about Mr. John Poltrock and The Poltrock Team at RE/MAX Realty in Murphy, North Carolina.

I have had the pleasure of working with The Poltrock Team, more specifically John, over the course of the last eighteen months. During this time, I have found John to be an exceptional Realtor. He has always expressed a sincere interest in working with me,  has always been patient (eighteen months) with me, and he has provided accurate information to me about the properties he represents. John is exceptional; I would recommend anyone to list a property with him or to allow him to find the right property for your needs and wants.

With the new release of Skype Mobile from Verizon Wireless, The Poltrock Team now reliably uses Skype as a full time real estate communication method! Reach us at Skype username: johnpoltrock

We’re constantly searching for new venues of communication for our clients, and this is the latest release! We’re on Facebook, Email, Google, Blackberry, Toll Free, Telephone, Cellular, anywhere you need us! If there’s something we’re missing, let us know.

So call us totally free on Skype from anywhere in the world! We’re taking real estate to a whole new level and Skype helps us get you there. Give us a call today.

The Poltrock Team – REMAX Mountain Properties in Murphy NC – www.MyMurphy.com – JohnPoltrock@gmail.com -  Toll Free 1-866-687-7496 or 1-866-Murphy-NC – Skype: johnpoltrock

Good afternoon! If you’re not in Murphy right now, you’re missing out on TONS of rain! It’s coming down by the bucket full!

March proved itself by being a great real estate month! 25 homes sold in March – surpassing every month so far this year. There’s lots of activity on the ground and lots of agents are showing. Many of our properties have been getting a great level of showings and we have quite a few of them under contract. The market has 44 homes pending sale – many of which will close this April.

I just finished publishing our Exclusive Market Absorption Report, and to get your copy, you have to be a subscriber to our Murphy NC Real Estate Update! Email me now to join! You can see trends, pricing tiers, and activity on each. Months supply indicates how many months it will take to sell the current inventory at the current selling volume. Generally, anything less than 12 months indicates a seller’s market and anything greater than 12 months is a buyer’s market.

We’re finding this to be a great time to sell – believe it or not! There’s been more activity this year – and we are surpassing 2008 & 2009′s second quarter results already! 2008 averaged only 18 homes per month and 2009 average 21 homes per quarter – that’s a 19% improved over ’09 and a staggering 39% improvement over 2008! Buyer confidence is up and people are itching to buy!

There are still a lot of foreclosures in the process that are “shadow inventory” which are scheduled to come on the market in the future. Foreclosures, short sales, and other economical drivers are pushing prices down as illustrated below:

Average Selling Price

• Q1 2009 – $165,888
• Q2 2009 – $157,442
• Q3 2009 – $161,964
• Q4 2009 – $147,195
• Q1 2010 – $132,809

Likely over this year, we will continue to see a slight decline in prices unless volume of transactions increases tremendously, which is possible! I’m finding in many cases its far better to go ahead and sell properties while they are worth more. Land especially falls in this category with almost 2000 parcels of land for sale, we have a 400 month supply or a 33 YEAR SUPPLY of land for sale! Prices have no where to go with land but down. The large majority of those are lots, which are the most affected.

With that said, we’re working hard for you! We’re having a great year with tremendous buyer interest. We appreciate the opportunity to work for you and do so tirelessly. If there’s anything we can do to help you, get your property sold, or if you know someone looking to buy and find a great deal, let us know. THANK YOU and we hope you have a great Spring!

Looking for one of those great deals to buy or sell your property and get the most you can? Contact The Poltrock Team Today!

John Poltrock – The Poltrock Team – RE/MAX Mountain Properties in Murphy NC – www.MyMurphy.com – Call Toll Free 1-866-Murphy-NC or 1-866-687-7496 – JohnPoltrock@gmail.com

Culberson Community is residential area in Murphy, North Carolina. In fact, it’s largest landmark is a small, humble US Post Office. It only acts as a place to drop mail, have PO Boxes, and purchase stamps/send packages.

Culberson is full of old homes and homesites  on the main road that have been home for local families for generations. In a few cases, you can find old dilapidated homes that have been neglected for years that were once home to a family. If those walls could talk, we’d learn a lot!

Because of its small size, it has only a handful of developments and Turkey Creek is one of them.

Culberson is located just barely North of the Georgia line in North Carolina.  It’s main road is Spur 60 – a four lane road with a left turn lane in the center. There are many side streets of off their such as Shady Grove Road, Culberson Road, Nicholson Road, Raper Road (named after a local family name), and several others.

Culberson has the beautiful Nottley River that runs through much of it. It’s low terrain offers many great places for pasture, cattle, flat land, and even homes with real yards. There are very few true “mountains” here that offer views and high elevations, which some folks certainly are not looking for. If you’re looking for something gentle that’s not hanging off the side of the mountain, Culberson has some really good opportunities to buy real estate.

Culberson has a great location with quick proximity to both Murphy NC and Blue Ridge, GA. Headed South, Spur 60 ties into Mineral Bluff, GA and ultimately Blue Ridge. Headed North, Spur 60 leads you right to the main road through Cherokee County – Highway 64/74.

Looking to buy real estate in Culberson? Email me or call now and let us send you the homes and/or land for sale that fits your needs.

Looking to sell real estate in Culberson? Call or email now and let us help you get your property SOLD!

The Poltrock Team at REMAX Mountain Properties in Murphy NC – Call us Today Toll free at 1-866-687-7496 – www.MyMurphy.com – JohnPoltrock@gmail.com

The View from the Selk's Homesite

WOW, did we get a deal! We bought a great tract of land in Eagle Mountain and lucked up finding John. It turned out he was the listing agent of the land we purchased, and we went with him to keep our transaction simple. He did a great job keeping us abreast of all the issues and questions we had during the transaction. The septic system was a little bit out of the ordinary, and he was able to assist us through the entire process so that we had a permit when we closed our real estate purchase. We would absolutely use The Poltrock Team again!

Foreclosure Chalet for Sale in Murphy NC - Now only $179,900!!

We’ve been watching this foreclosure chalet for sale in Murphy NC like hawks! It started too high at $199,000 and now is a great price at $179,000! This chalet has a full basement, is roughly 1,417 square feet and was build in 2006. With 1.24+/- acres, you can’t beat it! If you’re interested, contact us QUICK because this one will not last long!!!

John Poltrock – Toll Free 1-866-687-7496 – www.MyMurphy.com – The Poltrock Team at REMAX Mountain Properties in Murphy NC – JohnPoltrock@gmail.com