Selling your Real Estate or House in January in the Mountains of North Carolina

Are you thinking of selling your home in Murphy, NC? Now is a perfect time! January is an ideal month to list your house for sale. This time of year, buyers are out in full force shopping for new homes. With fewer homes on the market than in spring months, your home will get plenty of attention and have a greater opportunity of being sold quickly and at a great price.

When buyers start looking at homes in January, they already have an idea of what they’re looking for. Many will shop online to create their own “shopping list” from which they can choose when it comes time to buy. With fewer options available at this time of year, by listing now you could be giving them the option to select your home as their number one choice.

Selling during the winter months also has financial benefits. December is often a slow month for real estate sales due to the holiday season, so many sellers wait until spring or summer before listing their house on the market. However, by not waiting until everyone else lists their house you’ll be taking advantage of less competition and more potential buyers who may be willing to offer you a higher price for your property.

January is also a great month for staging and organizing open houses for prospective buyers. It’s easier to showcase a well-kept property during this time of year without worrying about overgrown grass or plants that need trimming due to changing seasons. Plus, with its mild weather throughout the month, Murphy makes it easy to keep energy costs low while showing off your home’s best features both inside and out!

Listing your house during January gives you all these advantages plus much more! By selling now instead of waiting until traditional peak selling times later in the year, you’ll have more opportunities for making profitable deals on your property sooner rather than later! Make sure to contact a Realtor with The Poltrock Team at RE/MAX today and start listing your house for sale while demand is still high—you won’t regret it! We’re here to help at 828-837-6400.

Advantages of Choosing a Realtor with a Closing Coordinator

Simply put, real estate is a demanding business. No matter if you’re in Murphy, North Carolina or any other corner of the United States, having a Realtor who is effective in getting everything done for you, and done well, is virtually impossible for a single real estate agent. That is why The Poltrock Team at RE/MAX embraced the Team Model as opposed to inefficiently trying to do everything individually.

When you’re selling real estate, hiring a Team with a Closing Coordinator is a huge advantage. From contract to closing, our Closing Coordinator ensures you have the most seamless closing possible. There is an incredible amount of moving parts behind the scenes you may never even realize must happen to ensure your property closes. 

What can you expect from our Closing Coordinator?

  • Sandy Payne is our amazing Closing Coordinator.

    Personal Point of Contact to answer the many questions that arise.

  • Coordinates any and all inspections with all appropriate parties.
  • Helps execute any necessary repairs.
  • Ensures all necessary documents are executed and delivered to the closing attorney’s office for closing preparation.
  • Coordinates & Schedules closing appointments with the attorney’s office. Continually follows up and reminds all parties to ensure your closing is as timely as possible.
  • Coordinating, Managing, and responding to the constant communication between parties to ensure a smooth transaction
  • Assists in timing to change, order, and/or cancel utilities and insurance.
  • And many more unseen duties and tasks.

With a single agent, do you think your closing would be smooth and happy if they’re out showing, at an open house, on vacation, or simply not answering the phone? If you read many of the feedback responses, our closing coordinator is constantly referenced as one of the best parts of the buying and selling experience.

Having a closing Coordinator is invaluable as we move your property from For Sale, to Under Contract, and ultimately to CLOSED. While you may read this article and have an idea, you won’t understand how much of a strategic advantage it is for you until you experience it for yourself! The best part? It costs you nothing extra to have our whole Team working for you. Our fee structure is identical to that of a single real estate agent. 

Ready to sell your property and experience the advantage of having a Closing Coordinator working for you? Have more questions? We’re ready! Contact us today by clicking here or calling 1-866-687-7496.

John Poltrock Named Best Real Estate Agent in The Cherokee Scout 2017 Reader’s Choice Awards

When you find work you really enjoy, and add technology mastery and a passion for great customer service, you can often achieve amazing results. Here in Murphy, NC and Cherokee County, REMAX REALTOR John Poltrock has earned a highly coveted award that speaks of his commitment to excellence. John was just voted Cherokee County’s Best Real Estate Agent in the Cherokee Scout’s 2017 Reader’s Choice Awards. The award is voted on by all the readers and subscribers of The Cherokee Scout, the area’s local newspaper.

Cherokee Scout Best Real Estate AgentWith over 13 years of real estate experience under his belt, John Poltrock is a highly focused professional who skillfully combines diverse analytic tools with a thorough knowledge of our regional real estate market. Using his Bachelor’s Degree in Financial Planning (from Western Carolina University), John deftly interprets often-complex market and trend reports. He utilizes relevant data to provide his clients with real-world advice that helps them to reach their buying or selling goals.

John combines his highly regarded technical expertise with an easygoing manner and a talent for making the most of every situation. He regards each challenge as a new opportunity, and frequently “thinks outside the box” to find the best solution. John’s commitment to client service is second to none, and many home buyers and sellers have happily provided testimonials about their positive experiences with John.

Like any high-achieving professional real estate agent, John Poltrock works with a superb support team. While John is The Poltrock Team’s lead Listing Agent, the five-member team also includes a Buyers’ Agent, versatile universal Realtor, Listings Coordinator, Closing Coordinator, and Marketing associate. Together, John Poltrock and The Poltrock Team enjoy providing Murphy, NC and Cherokee County with top-notch service while sharing their love of our beautiful mountains.

The Poltrock Team Surpasses Other Realtors

After having our home listed with another realtor for 9 months and having only 3 showings, with no results, we turned to The Poltrock Team.  John sent out a professional photographer who took wonderful pictures of our home. After listing our home with The Poltrock Team, we had 3 showings in the first week! The final result was our home was sold in 2 weeks!! Needless to say, we were doing the Happy Dance.  Thank you John Poltrock and your team for a wonderful experience.

~~Don & Marlene Vinson, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

If You Want a Hands on Realtor Then Call John Poltrock

There are no words that can express how grateful we are for Johns service. We listed our house with a different realtor originally and realized quickly what a huge mistake that was. We switched to John and immediately noticed a huge difference. He was hands on from the get-go. We walked the property together, he provided us with a list of things we could do to show our home better, every call was answered in a timely manner – when things seemed stressful he kept us informed and remained calm and patient through out the entire process. Did I mention our house sold within a week of switching to him after it sat on the market for 3 months prior! This man made such a difference in our whole home selling process and I am forever grateful for his professional and calming demeanor (as well as his staff). They’re the best!

— Bill and Mary Jo Swingle, formerly of Murphy NC

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

 

Donna is the Best Realtor I Have Ever Dealt With

Our agent, Donna Srabian, showed us quite a few houses in Murphy and we were able to find one which was perfect for us. She then negotiated a wonderful deal and we got it at a great price. She went above and beyond the norm to take care of us. I have dealt with quite a few Realtors in my life and I can truthfully say that she is the best I have ever dealt with and I would recommend her without any reservation.

–Lamar & Gayle Ham

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

John Poltrock Has Been at REMAX in Murphy NC for 10 Years

John Poltrock at REMAX 10 YearsIt’s hard to believe – I’ve officially been with REMAX in Murphy NC for 10 years! It’s been an incredible opportunity and a lot of fun. I have met wonderful people who I will never forget. I’ve sold hundreds of homes, as many parcels of land, and went from “Rising Star” with the Mountain Lakes Board of Realtors shortly after I first started real estate here to the top Realtor in the area.

Everything started with Jessica and I getting married 10 years ago – that’s right – my marriage anniversary and RE/MAX anniversary are literally a few days apart! Thank you to every person who I’ve worked for and with – I am thankful for and enjoy every day and look forward to 10 more years! I couldn’t be happier than to call Murphy NC my home and real estate my career.

John Poltrock – 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

Working With Passion, The Poltrock Team Is The BEST Real Estate Team In Murphy NC

TP PhotoWe found out about The Poltrock Team from previously working with them on a sale.  We decided to work with The Poltrock Team due to John’s out-going personality.  They are the BEST TEAM in town!

John Poltrock is a professional Realtor with a lot of passion and will work to make sure you find the property you want and in the area of Murphy NC you would like to live in.

On the flip side, he is also there to sell your property at a fair market value.  John HAS SOLD TWO HOUSES FOR US in the past five years!  Location, location, location is very important when you buy and also when you sell!  John knows the comps in the area and a realistic price you should list your home/property at.

I recommend John Poltrock and The Poltrock Team for all your real estate needs!

Bob & Patricia Pound
Parrish, Florida

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

The Streets and Roads of Murphy NC City Limits

One of the Entry Signs to Murphy NC City Limits
One of the Entry Signs to Murphy NC City Limits

The city limits of Murphy NC may not be huge in comparison with  the area of Cherokee County that is considered Murphy, but they sure do have a lot of roads and streets they are responsible for maintaining! 13.02+/- miles of hard surface road to be exact. Thanks to the Realtor meeting our Mayor Bill Hughes attended, he provided all the roads of Murphy NC along with their distances. For fun and informational purposes, here they are for you! Also if you ever find you need the Murphy NC Zoning Information, we have that on our site, too  😉

1.   Alleys – Total ……………..0.15

2.   Alpine………………………..0.11

3.   Axley…………………………0.04

4.   Bault…………………………0.04

5.   Bayless………………………0.10

6.   Beale Circle……………….0.28

7.   Blumenthal………………..0.13

8.   Boulevard………………….0.45

9.   Brittain……………………..0.06

10. Brookside…………………..0.23

11.  Campbell……………………0.10

12.  Carrington………………….0.11

13.  Cemetary……………………0.51

14.  Central………………………0.20

15.  Chapel……………………….0.09

16.  Cherokee……………………0.25

17.  Cherry………………………..0.31

18.  Church……………………….0.24

19.  Cloe Moore Drive…………0.31

20.  Conaheeta…………………..0.53

21.  Cool Spring………………….0.12

22.  Copeland Street…………..0.03

23.  Cross…………………………0.08

24.  Davis…………………………0.04

25.  DeWeese……………………0.09

26.  Depot…………………………0.13

27.  Dillard……………………….0.13

28.  Dickey……………………….0.08

29.  Duke………………………….0.34

30.  East Avenue……………….0.20

31.  Fain……………………………0.02

32.  Ferguson…………………….0.06

33.  Fifth……………………………0.11

34.  Fleming………………………0.05

35.  Fort Butler…………………..0.27

36.  Fox……………………………..0.05

37.  Glenwood…………………….0.14

38.  Grant…………………………..0.05

39.  Gwenmont……………………0.35

40.  Hardin…………………………0.12

41.  Hickory………………………..0.07

42.  Hill……………………………..0.20

43.  Hilton………………………….0.28

44.  Hitchcock………………………0.17

45.  Hollow………………………….0.09

46.  Holly Hill………………………0.06

47.  Hunter Lane………………….0.07

48.  Hunter………………………….0.06

49.  Jackson…………………………0.09

50.  King………………………………0.27

51.  Lakeside………………………..0.06

52.  Lowell……………………………0.09

53.  Manse……………………………0.07

54.  Maple…………………………….0.07

55.  Mauney………………………….0.20

56.  McClelland……………………..0.19

57.  Mill………………………………..0.07

58.  Moore…………………………….0.03

59.  Moreland Heights Ave……..0.34

60.  Morrow…………………………..0.07

61.  Natural Spring Drive………..0.31

62.  Oak………………………………..0.06

63.  Paradise………………………….0.10

64.  Petrie……………………………..0.06

65.  Proctor…………………………..0.05

66.  Railroad…………………………0.21

67.  Sale……………………………….0.05

68.  School House………………….0.09

69.  Skyline……………………………0.13

70.  Sneed…………………………….0.05

71.  Springdale………………………0.19

72.  Sunrise…………………………..0.68

73.  Swaim……………………………0.07

74.  Sycamore………………………..0.10

75.  Terrace…………………………..0.14

76.  Third…………………………….0.08

77.  Thomas………………………….0.26

78.  Trillium………………………….0.12

79.  Valley River……………………0.52

80.  Van Horn……………………….0.11

81.  Vance……………………………0.04

82.  Wells…………………………….0.09

83.  West Hollow…………………0.03

84.  Willow…………………………..0.13

85.  Witherspoon…………………0.06

86.  Wofford………………………..0.04

TOTAL MILES                          13.02

 

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

John Offered Some Very Good Referrals For A Surveyor & Builder for our Land Purchase in Murphy NC

Tracy PortraitI was looking for a lot to build a mountain get-away.  I had viewed some lots online and took a ride up to Murphy NC to casually look at them.  One of the lots we looked at was not the greatest, but we decided to drive up to the top of Five Forks to check out the view.  When we got to the top, the view was simply stunning.  A Chevy Silverado backed up and the driver asked us a few questions.  By sheer luck, John Poltrock happened to be up there looking at a property to list.  He advised me of a lot available with the awesome view, and it happened to be at a very attractive price.

John offered some very good referrals for a surveyor and builder.  His Gotta Guy List was extremely helpful! After a few weeks contemplating the purchase, we made an offer.  John was very professional and responsive.  I will also note that while we were just looking, John was never pushy or rude.

In the end, I feel we bought a great lot at a great price!  We believe John is a great Realtor and would recommend him very highly!

 Bill & Lisa Tracy
Canton, GA

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