Communication Is Key

Hello there everyone!! Yes, I have been MIA dealing with life but I'm back blogging this month to kick off the New Year 2012.

Today I want to talk about communication between a real estate and their client. It's very important that a client stay in their position and allow their agent to do their job. Talking to new construction home builders without your agent can lead to trouble even with an innocent conversation. Visiting model homes without your agent is great...it really helps you to know you are looking for and what you don't want. You can take your time viewing floor plans and gathering data about that particular builder however once the topics of loan qualifications, down payments, earnest money etc. comes about...this is when you want to have your Realtor present.

Recently a current client of mine decided to re-visit a few home sites that we previously viewed to together to refresh her memory. In advance we discussed that my presence was not needed and that I had already had committed to another client to hold an Open House on the same day. Now how  "re-visiting" model homes to refresh memory turned into borderline submitting an offer, I have no idea. What I do know is that the builders sales agent was very aware that a the buyer had an agent and someone should have called me. To make a long story short...they were about 3 mistake made by the sales agent giving incorrect information and my client looked at me to correct it. I was not there to be apart of the conversation and I was blamed for not "being there" for her. WOW! This really hurt my feelings because I was her #1 star until things went wrong. I was a phone call a way but she stepped in my shoes and tried to negotiate the transaction herself then shifted the blame on me. Lesson learned....keep your agent in the loop at all times. Buying a home is one of the most important investments you can make in life and not to be rushed.

For more information on the home buying process, please attend my home buyers seminar 1/28/12 on Charlotte, NC. RSVP at soldbyyolanda@gmail.com

Shopton Square~ Coming To Steele Creek

Yes, you've heard right!! New development currently under construction Shopton Square located in the Steele Creek area of Charlotte,NC adjacent to intersection NC-160 and I-485.

This beautiful upscale housing area is surrounded by over 45 residential developments within 5 miles. The 38,000-square-foot anchor, the center includes 29,000 square feet of small retail space, Bloom grocery store and CVS drugstore.

Steele Creeks Community of Berewick

The beautiful community of Berewick is located within the Steele Creek area of Charlotte, NC. In honor of their heritage, a group of Scots settled along the shores of the Lake Wylie where the commmunty of Berewick graces the same shore.

Shea Homes offers Tradition series homes, which include brick fronts (per plan), 9’ flat ceilings, brushed nickel hardware, 42” cabinets, granite countertops and other fantastic standards! Beautiful open spaces and neighborhood parks are interspersed between villages that connect to the Berewick Manor clubhouse.



Brand new homes in this community are still available for purchase.


If you are looking to live in a fabulous community that offers an enormous amount of amenities, Berewick is the community for you and your family. Residents of this desired community will enjoy the pleasures of the nature, walking trails lead to the planned 195-acre park. The Berewick District Park will have over 3 miles of trails including a mountain bike trail, soccer fields, volleyball court, basketball court, a dog park and even exclusive neighborhood jr olympic size pool and playground.





City:Charlotte, NC
County:Mecklenburg
School District: Charlotte-Mecklenburg
Price Range:$214,990 - $390,006
Square Feet:2,925 - 3,624
Home Types: Single Family


Convenient to Lake Wylie
Convenient to the Carolina Place Mall
Close to YMCA
Near the intersection of I-485

New shopping development just minutes away...Shopton Square coming soon!!


For more information, contact me!! Visit my website or email yourcharlotterealtor@gmail.com for any questions. Reclocating? Allow me to be your advocate to Charlotte, NC and the surrounding area.