This really might be the most spectacular home in Murphy!  It offers more than any other you will find!  It may look like a typical chalet style home from the outside, but you have to step inside to truly see the uniqueness that this home holds!  First of all, with its approximately 2,441 square feet, it offers a lot more space than most other chalet style homes on the market.

There is a stunning master suite on the main level with absolutely no stairs necessary to get to where you need to be.  The bedroom opens out onto the back deck so you can see the spectacular mountain view right from your bedroom.  There are TWO walk in closets, one for him, and one for her! So you never have to worry about running out of space.

Off the side of the bedroom there is the most eloquent master bathroom you have ever seen.  The master bathroom features a vanity with beautiful custom cabinetry, a huge shower with multiple shower heads, and a water closet for your privacy.  The laundry room is located conveniently off the master suite, just where you need it.

In the loft, you will find two more bedrooms – and both have vaulted tongue and groove ceilings.  There is another full bathroom with distinguishing features of its own. With an excellent shower, great vanity with granite countertop and gorgeous sink, it’s not your ordinary bathroom.  The nook in the loft overlooks the main living area and your mountain view – making the perfect for an office space, sitting area, or whatever you want it to be.

The kitchen – oh, the kitchen… it is a fabulous kitchen with a custom stone backsplash and a custom copper bar-top which add unique, warmth to the room.  The luxury Jenn-Air appliances with their precision craftsmanship add a distinctive style to the kitchen. With lots of cabinetry and organization pieces, it makes the kitchen an extraordinary space for the chef.   

The large rock fireplace that opens into the living room is the central focal point inside the home.  The fireplace, along with the hardwood floors and tongue and groove ceiling, give this home a warm, comfortable, and homey feeling.

The living room has high cathedral ceilings with fixed glass panes and sliding glass doors that open up onto the deck.  This brings in tons of light and allows you to enjoy the beautiful mountain view from both inside or out by stepping onto your deck.

The deck wraps around three sides of the home.  It features a small koi pond, a “grillin’ pavilion” which is a covered area on the deck with an outside sink and a space for your grill.  There is plenty of room for entertaining on this huge deck.  It even has a screened in outdoor “living room,” if you will, with its own wood burning fireplace, perfect for curling up and reading a book while enjoying the outdoors.  This is overlooking a grassy terrace surrounded by garden space.  And if that’s not enough, off the side of the deck and leading up to the front door you have a courtyard with more space for enjoying the open air. And no matter the amount of gorgeous landscaping this home features, fear not, it’s specifically designed to be low maintenance!

The courtyard stairs lead up to the double garage that has a workshop and storage space under it.  However, the driveway also pulls right up to the house for easy access.

This home surely WILL NOT disappoint!  You must come see it soon!!

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NEWLY REDUCED TO $319,900!!!

This is a great foreclosure home for sale on over 10 acres of land in Murphy NC!  This 3 bedroom 2.5 bathroom log home has 3560 square feet plus a full unfinished basement.  This home features wide plank hardwood floors throughout, a massive floor-to ceiling fireplace, a custom gourmet kitchen with a large island and granite countertops.  The stair spindles have been created with real branches and twigs.  There is a fabulous bath with a raised tub area, copper sinks and raised vessels throughout the house.  This house has central heat and air with a Twin Renai domestic and radiant basement floor heating system.

If this sounds like something you would be interested in, call us today for more information!

Since foreclosure information changes constantly and links to more pictures and information is only valid for a short period of time, we want to make sure you have the most accurate and up-to-date information possible. If you’d like more details, pictures, or more information on the property, please call or email today and we’ll send it right over.

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Dave Liniger, the co-founder of REMAX International, gives his video prediction of 2012 Real Estate. It’s a great video with excellent insight. I doubt the Murphy NC Real Estate Market will have the amount of REO (foreclosures) and short sales he predicts based on what we see. However, that could prove to be incredibly accurate for many other markets throughout the United States. Enjoy and let us know what we can do for you and your real estate needs here in Murphy NC

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John started out as our listing agent.  When it was all said and done, John became a trusted friend we could depend on.  A friend is always there when needed…and he was!  A friend is patient and kind…and he was!  John is so patient and attentive when it comes to the needs of his clients.  For years John sent us real estate updates when we needed them.  He always had the time for us.  One of the most helpful things was John’s willingness to work and brainstorm with us on marketing ideas.  He is always willing to listen and he always returned our calls immediately!  Overall, The Poltrock Team provides a GREAT service!

That’s right! In the Reader’s Choice Awards for The Cherokee Scout, The Poltrock Team at REMAX in Murphy NC was voted the #1 Realtors!

Like many newspapers throughout the United States, our local newspaper, The Cherokee Scout, holds an annual vote where readers can vote for their favorite everything! From favorite fast food to hardware store, to Realtor, to eye doctor – there’s just about literally a field for anything you can think of!

Out of more than 130 active real estate agents in the Mountain Lakes Board of Realtors, it’s quite a honor to be voted #1 real estate agents by folks right here in Cherokee County.

2011 marks the second year in a row as the Reader’s Choice award winners! Jessica Poltrock was also the 2010 Reader’s Choice Realtor of the Year! Not only that, REMAX in Murphy NC was voted the BEST real estate company in Cherokee County – for the THIRD consecutive year!

Thank you everyone who voted for us – we will continue to work harder than anyone and be Murphy’s #1 Real Estate Team.

Looking to sell your home and want the best real estate team to get it sold for you? Let The Poltrock Team get the job done for you! Contact us at the number below or use our SELL MY REAL ESTATE form!

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Our overall experience with John was excellent. After the first phone conversation with John, we knew that he was the person we wanted to sell the land we owned in Mary King Mountain. John called regularly to update us with details about how people were responding to the selling of our land. We greatly appreciated these phone calls because it made us feel like we were still in the loop. John was working hard to sell our land and it showed! When it comes to buying or selling real estate in Murphy, NC, we would absolutely work with The Poltrock Team again in the future!

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When it comes to acreage tracts and land in Murphy NC, I must admit Cherokee County has great tax rates! It’s nice to live in an area where taxes are affordable and reasonable. However, it’s always nice to be able to lower your tax bill! And if you have a larger tract of land, you can lower a good tax bill to an extremely great tax bill.

Cherokee County NC, like many other counties in North Carolina, have access to a program called Present Use Value, or PUV. It is NOT designed to be a program just to drop your taxes. It provides a benefit to you (lower taxes) for sound management of your property. That is done by creating a forestry plan, etc. and properly executing it on your property. It’s truly a win-win all around.

There are several variations of the program with different requirements for each. Here are the basic requirements to be eligible for each PUV program:

• Agriculture/Aquaculture
• You must own at least 10 acres in the production of crops or livestock for commercial sale or 5 acres in production of aquatic species or have more than 20,000 pounds of aquatic product for commercial sale.
• Show an average gross income of $1,000 from the preceding three year period must be shown from the sale of the products produced from the land
• If you have more than one farmed tract, only one of the tracts (the parent tract) is subject to the minimum size and income requirements.
• Horticulture
• At least five acres in the production of fruits, vegetables, nursery or floral products for commercial sale.
• You must have an average gross income of $1,000 from the preceding three year period must be shown from selling products produced from the land.
• Christmas tree farms are part of the horticultural classification and must have at least five acres in production for commercial sale.
• If you have more than one horticultural tract, only one of the tracts (parent tract) is subject to the minimum size and income requirements with the exception of Christmas tree farms.
• Forestry
• At least 20 acres in the production of forest products for commercial sale.
• The forest land must have a written forest management plan from the NC Division of Forest Resources or a private forester and a copy of the plan on file with the Tax Administrator’s Office.
• If you have more than one forestry tract, only one of the tracts (parent tract) is subject to the size requirements. Since income is only produced when timber is harvested, there is no yearly income requirement for forest land.
• Wildlife
• Tract of Land must be between 20-100 acres.
• Must protect an animal species that lives on the land and is on the NC protected animal list or conserve a priority wildlife habitat.
• You must have a written wildlife habitat conservation plan from the NC Wildlife Resources Commission and file it with the Tax Administrator’s Office

The present use value is based solely on being able to determine the property’s ability to produce an income, NOT the estimated market value of the land.

If you are eligible and/or considering applying, I highly recommend you contact the Cherokee County Tax Office at 828-837-2421. Since they ultimately have the final say in whether you can be in the program, it’s a great idea to contact them to get pointed in the right direction on your property or land you are considering buying.

Frequently asked Questions

 -What if there is a home on the land I want to put in the PUV program? This is generally not a problem. An acre of property that your home is on will be completely excluded and taxed according to current assessments. The rest of your property can be in the program.

-What happens if I sell the property? The taxes that are “deferred” as a part of the program are reclaimed for the past three years. For example, let’s say your “normal” tax bill is $1,000 and the PUV program makes it $100 for a $900 savings each year. If you’re in the program for 10 years, that’s $9,000 worth of taxes you saved. If you sold it in year 10, you would be responsible for paying back the last 3 years of savings. So, it would be $900 x 3 = $2,700. Yet the other $6,300 is a total savings you DO NOT owe.

-How much can I expect my tax bill to be in the program? I was told by a local forester who develops plans for parcels to enter the program that it averages about $1.50 per acre. For example, if you had 100 acres, your annual tax bill would be about $150.

Are you looking to buy acreage tracts of land? If so, we’re here for you! Land is always so unique that it can be challenging to search for, even online! Let us help. You can feel free to use our FREE Land MLS Search for Real Estate OR Fill out our CONTACT US Form and let us know what your “Wishlist” is for land, and we’ll do the leg work for you! If you have any other questions or concerns, always feel free to let us know.

John Poltrock – 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

When you’ve been shopping for real estate in Murphy NC and you’ve found a home you want to buy, having it inspected by a licensed home inspector is one smart move. Regardless of the condition you may think the home is in, an inspector can find issues with a home you never knew existed.

Here are some frequently asked questions I get a lot about home inspections:

1) Do you recommend a home inspection on a new construction home?

Absolutely! Homes are built by humans just like you and I. The fact is, they make mistakes. Although the odds are less for things being wrong, I believe it is still wise to do.

2) Can they check every aspect of the home I’m buying?

No. Although a home inspector checks a very wide array of parts of your home, there are limitations. Termite and septic are two things they are unable to check and are offered by a separate inspection. Also, they can’t see through walls and things of that sort. If you’d like more detail on what they are able to check, I encourage you to contact a reputable inspector.

3) What happens if an issue is found that needs repair?

When an item is found that needs repair, it is completely negotiable between the buyer and seller. Bear in mind that when you pay an inspector to do a full home inspection, there is an obligation to find something wrong with the property. Some items found are silly and some are important. So before you consider asking for a repair, ask yourself a few questions.
-Is this a big deal?
-Is the item doing the job it was intended to do?
-Was that item required as part of the building code when the home was built?

4) What about foreclosures?

You may have noticed that many foreclosures are being sold as is, where is. That does not mean that you cannot have inspection done on the property. In fact, I highly encourage you have foreclosures inspected. It is common that the bank nor the listing real estate agent know much of any use about the property. Because of that situation, it makes an inspection that much more important. What the bank means by as is, where is is they have no intention of doing any repairs to the property when you find something on the home inspection. In some instances, we have been able to successfully negotiate repairs on a foreclosed property. However, that is not the norm. It is a case-by-case basis that we can guide you through if you are purchasing a foreclosure home.

5) What price range can I expect for a normal home inspection?

Home inspections by a licensed home inspector normally cost between $300-500. The cost is normally driven by factors such as size, location, and features of the home.

6) What does a home inspector actually inspect?

As I mentioned above, the home inspector truly checks a wide array of items in a home. To give you a better idea though, here is a laundry list style of things to expect to be checked: the foundation, basement, structure, siding, windows, doors, other exterior elements, roof, plumbing, electrical system, plumbing system, central and other types of heating and air conditioning, walls, ceilings, floors, and major appliances.

If there are other questions you have about a home inspection, tell us! If you’re looking for a good home inspector in Murphy NC we recommend, check out our Gotta Guy List! You can email us, comment on this post, and more! When you are looking to buy a home in Murphy, NC, contact the team that has your best interests in mind! Call The Poltrock Team at REMAX in Murphy Today!

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Real estate closings are always a lot of fun and an exciting time in Murphy NC! It means a buyer, and a seller, have come together to meet a common goal. Part of the closing is have the title work done on the property’s title to ensure it is free of liens, encumbrances, and other issues that could negatively affect the new owner. In North Carolina, that’s where attorneys, not title companies, come in.

With so many folks buying land and homes here in Murphy NC that aren’t from here, they aren’t used to this. Many other states in the US operate their closings with a title company and no independent attorney is involved. However in North Carolina, this is not the case. North Carolina has a law that all real estate closings must take place with a North Carolina licensed attorney.

Cost

Many folks hear they have to use an attorney and automatically assume that means a huge bill at closing. That’s not the case! Because using an attorney is the norm in NC, attorneys are reasonably priced because they all ultimately compete for the business. That makes it extremely affordable, and in my opinion, better. You have a trained eye with years of experience and even more years of education on your side to make certain the seller conveys clear title and the buyer receives it. Not only that, from folks I have spoken with who use title insurance companies for closings, the cost is almost identical.

Title Companies are STILL Involved

Even though North Carolina is an attorney state, the title company plays a pivotal role in the closing. The attorney submits the title work to the title company so the property can receive title insurance. The title company then AGAIN reviews the title to make sure there are no major issues that jump out at them and then issue the title insurance policy protecting the buyer’s interests in the property.

Are you looking for a good real estate attorney?

Then Fear Not! We use many extremely good real estate attorneys here locally in Murphy NC. If you’re looking for a good one, CLICK HERE to see our Gotta Guy List that has our recommended contractors and businesses here in Murphy NC. Scroll to down to the “Attorney – Real Estate” category, and choose!

Need a good real estate agent to get you to the closing where you’ll need an attorney?

Look no further! The Poltrock Team will make certain you are well taken care of You can even see the experiences other real estate buyer and sellers have had in working with us by checking out our Testimonials to The Poltrock Team at REMAX of Murphy NC. You can call us or use our online SELL MY REAL ESTATE form or FIND MY DREAM HOME form and we’ll get to work for you right away!

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