Lake Realty Testimonials

Lloyd & Darlene,
Thank you for all your help & professionalism during our home building process. We look forward to our lives in NC in our beautiful new home and our new friends. Thanks again,

Darlene and Lloyd have been marvelous since the first day. They helped us with everything we needed and even exceeded our expectations. We just recently moved here from Europe and it was a great relief to have them by our side because they did more than just help us. They showed us the area, since everything was new to us, and they gave us the best advice. We could have not met better people than... read moreDarlene and Lloyd have been marvelous since the first day. They helped us with everything we needed and even exceeded our expectations. We just recently moved here from Europe and it was a great relief to have them by our side because they did more than just help us. They showed us the area, since everything was new to us, and they gave us the best advice. We could have not met better people than them. Even from across the ocean they provided us with the best service possible. They kept us up-to-date with the progress of our house right until we set foot here in America. We highly recommend them to anybody who is looking to purchase a home in the Lake Norman area. read less

Carol was there every step of the way. She always answered every call, text, or email quickly and with accurate information. Her professionalism, mentorship, knowledge, honesty, and hard work ethic were much respected and appreciated. I never felt that she was just trying to sell our home, but that she was a partner to answer our questions, assist in making the best decision for our family, and ensure we had an exceptional experience.

Wendy was really great to work with! She was very patient with us in determining what area we wanted to settle in and showed us multiple options within our wish list. Wendy really came through in the negotiation stage and settlement. She diligently worked through each issue that came up with our sellers. While I was losing my mind, she was calm and professional. Wendy’s insight, knowledge of the area... read moreWendy was really great to work with! She was very patient with us in determining what area we wanted to settle in and showed us multiple options within our wish list. Wendy really came through in the negotiation stage and settlement. She diligently worked through each issue that came up with our sellers. While I was losing my mind, she was calm and professional. Wendy’s insight, knowledge of the area and problem solving skills are exceptional. She made our buying process so much easier and we couldn’t have asked for a better advocate. We love our new home. Thanks Wendy!! read less

It's been such a pleasure to have Jennifer King as our realtor. She is amazing! She truly feels like you're talking to an old friend, so patient, ready to help in anyway she can. Moving out of state is stressful, especially since my husband made the move before myself and our children, but she made the experience less painful by being so wonderful and always on top of everything that was happening. Thanks so much... read moreIt's been such a pleasure to have Jennifer King as our realtor. She is amazing! She truly feels like you're talking to an old friend, so patient, ready to help in anyway she can. Moving out of state is stressful, especially since my husband made the move before myself and our children, but she made the experience less painful by being so wonderful and always on top of everything that was happening. Thanks so much to Lake Realty and especially Jennifer King! If we ever decide to buy again, she'll be the one I call. read less

They are awesome!

Melissa is great she helped my family and myself find what we needed. It’s good to have someone on your side that takes your interests to heart. Look forward to working with her again.

It was almost 7 years from when we first met Carol until we actually moved here to Lake Norman. We wanted to check out lake communities in preparation for retirement and contacted Lake Realty. Carol met us with a prepared list of homes with the parameters that we requested and the journey started. My wife and I could tell from our initial meeting that Carol had an extensive knowledge of the area and was... read moreIt was almost 7 years from when we first met Carol until we actually moved here to Lake Norman. We wanted to check out lake communities in preparation for retirement and contacted Lake Realty. Carol met us with a prepared list of homes with the parameters that we requested and the journey started. My wife and I could tell from our initial meeting that Carol had an extensive knowledge of the area and was very passionate about finding the right home for her clients. For the next few years we maintained a long distance relationship. She would email us homes that she thought we would be interested in and vice versa. If we had a question or concern she was quick to respond by a simple phone call, text, or email.

When we were able to visit, Carol would plan a list of homes for us to view in all areas of the lake. We logged many miles and hours touring and viewing these homes. Then we would return home to Virginia and we would go over all of the homes that we had viewed and the whole process would start over again until our next visit. Carol was obviously very patient and never put any pressure on us. She did a great job and we have recommended her to friends and will to others in the future. We are proud to call Carol and her husband, Craig, friends. read less

We sold our home in just 6 days...so smooth! We did not know what to expect but Marsha took us through every step of the way and helped us with finding our new home. We started the process even way before we put our home on the market. She worked within our time frame. Just so wonderful working together!

Melissa is completely awesome!! She helped us right from the start. She was available all the time .Answered every question we had . Her schedule was always flexible to ours. We couldn't have done it without Melissa .If you are buying or selling your MUST ask for her .I PROMISE YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED!!!

We have known Meredith & Don Jennings now for over 6 years. We contacted Meredith via the internet to start searching for a home at Lake Norman. We moved here from Memphis, TN and both Meredith and Don were from Memphis as well (great coincidence). Meredith listened carefully to our wants and needs in a home and she delivered!!! We purchased our home in Cornelius in October 2005. She was extremely knowledgeable and very professional.... read moreWe have known Meredith & Don Jennings now for over 6 years. We contacted Meredith via the internet to start searching for a home at Lake Norman. We moved here from Memphis, TN and both Meredith and Don were from Memphis as well (great coincidence). Meredith listened carefully to our wants and needs in a home and she delivered!!! We purchased our home in Cornelius in October 2005. She was extremely knowledgeable and very professional. She made our move very smooth. She and Don went out of their way to help us in all areas of our move here. Both Meredith and Don have helped us in possible other real estate investments as well. They are proven professionals and now friends. Lake Realty in general treats their clients with respect and a genuine concern for their needs. We recommend them to our friends and to anyone who is looking for a great company and great agents like Don and Meredith. read less

Lloyd & Darlene,
Thank you for all the time you spent with me an my family showing us around North Carolina. We already love it here!

This review is for Realtor® Kris Sowa. I have known Kris since he received his Real Estate License in Connecticut several years ago. As a busy Real Estate and Architectural Photographer - I work with some of the best people in the business and I can honestly say Kris is one of those. Many times we would be at a home together and I would hear him working with the home seller - always attentive... read moreThis review is for Realtor® Kris Sowa. I have known Kris since he received his Real Estate License in Connecticut several years ago. As a busy Real Estate and Architectural Photographer - I work with some of the best people in the business and I can honestly say Kris is one of those. Many times we would be at a home together and I would hear him working with the home seller - always attentive and genuinely concerned about their needs. He was able to assist home sellers achieve their goals when other, more seasoned Realtors® could not. He is a a true professional. Unfortunately for me, Kris moved to the Carolina's a few years ago so we don't work together any more - but we do keep in touch as he is always looking for ways to add value for his clients by keeping up with market trends and looking for new opportunities. One of my fondest memories of him is when we were working on a listing together in a snow storm and I got stuck in the home owners driveway. It was freezing out and we were in a remote location in Connecticut, Kris with his can-do attitude found some chains and pulled his truck in front of my car and got me out of there. He isn't afraid to get his hands dirty!If I was putting my home on the market today, I would not hesitate to employ Kris to get the job done for me!Sincerely,Bruce Peter MorinLead Photographer BrucePeter & AssociatesHartford, Connecticut read less

Buying and selling a home is without question one of the most stressful times of your life. When looking into realtors we decided to go with Ana Sturt because we already had a friendly relationship with her and trusted her knowledge of the local market.Starting on day one Ana put us at ease and guided us through all the potential pitfalls of selling your home. Once we had a solid offer that we accepted Ana... read moreBuying and selling a home is without question one of the most stressful times of your life. When looking into realtors we decided to go with Ana Sturt because we already had a friendly relationship with her and trusted her knowledge of the local market.Starting on day one Ana put us at ease and guided us through all the potential pitfalls of selling your home. Once we had a solid offer that we accepted Ana was in contact with us daily helping us through the negotiation, appraisal and then finally a overly complicated closing. At each point she reduced our stress and was a dogged advocate for us in the process.Earning the best price for your property is clearly important but her ability to put us at ease and reduce our frustration was worth every penny we paid her.I would highly recommend Ana to anyone who is looking for a knowledgeable and caring realtor. She made our experience painless. Michael and Lucy Stephan read less

It was a pleasure having Marianne as our realtor! She took the stress away from the home buying experience with excellent communication and knowledge of the local area. It was a smooth process from beginning to the end!

Jennifer turned a stressful experience to a positive one, with her knowledge and persistence with getting things completed. She was ready to tackle any and all challenges that came up during the buying process and addressed my concerns in all areas. She went above and beyond to investigate and provide important information that was needed to help me make decisions. She is a wonderful, personable person and I would recommend her without a doubt. Thanks... read moreJennifer turned a stressful experience to a positive one, with her knowledge and persistence with getting things completed. She was ready to tackle any and all challenges that came up during the buying process and addressed my concerns in all areas. She went above and beyond to investigate and provide important information that was needed to help me make decisions. She is a wonderful, personable person and I would recommend her without a doubt. Thanks for helping me make my dream come true! read less

Well we just finalized the sale of our home where we spent the last 27 years, so that we could open a new chapter in our experiences. Sue was introduced by a close family member who said she had been very good to work with. Sue did exactly what she told us, gave good advice when asked, but allowed us to make the decisions. Over the years we have worked with some... read moreWell we just finalized the sale of our home where we spent the last 27 years, so that we could open a new chapter in our experiences. Sue was introduced by a close family member who said she had been very good to work with. Sue did exactly what she told us, gave good advice when asked, but allowed us to make the decisions. Over the years we have worked with some pretty good realtors but Sue is right there at the top. It is refreshing to work with someone that knows the ins and outs of the market in the area and is knowledgeable of most legal issues, and can negotiate on her clients behalf. Way to go Sue Nichols. Thank you for such a great experience.TrulyDavid And Yonnie read less

Lloyd & Darlene,
We would like to thank you both for all you have done for us. Your patience is appreciated. It took some time but we found the right house! We are very happy! Thank you

It was a complete pleasure working with Marianne, she worked tirelessly to make sure we got EVERYTHING we wanted & then some. I will definitely be referring family members & friends that decide to move to the area.

Outstanding professional and top notch in every way! We were lucky to have found one of the best realtors in the field to introduce us to the Charlotte market. We started working with Michelle remotely about a year before we moved to the area from out west and from our initial meetings to the long days filled with visits to numerous potential homes, she exceeded every one of our expectations. From her vast knowledge of... read moreOutstanding professional and top notch in every way! We were lucky to have found one of the best realtors in the field to introduce us to the Charlotte market. We started working with Michelle remotely about a year before we moved to the area from out west and from our initial meetings to the long days filled with visits to numerous potential homes, she exceeded every one of our expectations. From her vast knowledge of both the area/market and the NC specific rules and requirements, Michelle helped us navigate the negotiation and purchasing process. She was relentless in her pursuit of understanding of our 'wants and needs' so that she could show us options and find a new home that met our expectations and lifestyle for the best value. Her responsiveness was amazing from the first time we met through even now - three months after we closed. We truly feel like we could not have navigated all the red tape and challenges we faced without Michelle. She continues to be our advocate and friend with a very difficult builder, follows-up with us on the progress of our open items and makes recommendations on how we can get things completed. We not only would recommend Michelle to anyone looking to buy or sell a house, but we also know that in the future as we look to buy additional property - she is the realtor for us. We are blessed to have worked with her and highly recommend Michelle to others read less

We worked with Melissa and she was absolutely wonderful. She was professional, returned calls and responded to emails promptly, and truly listened to what we needed. I would highly recommend Melissa to anyone looking for a home. I’d give more than 5 stars if I could!! Thank you Melissa!

After getting nowhere with our current realtor and not knowing the area very well, I decided to reach out to Lake Realty in hopes they would be able to provide more insight into condos on Lake Norman. My husband and I were looking for a second property to rent out to vacationers. We had been told by previous realtors that Cornelius and Mooresville did not allow vacation rentals. Lynn Priestley was quick to respond that... read moreAfter getting nowhere with our current realtor and not knowing the area very well, I decided to reach out to Lake Realty in hopes they would be able to provide more insight into condos on Lake Norman. My husband and I were looking for a second property to rent out to vacationers. We had been told by previous realtors that Cornelius and Mooresville did not allow vacation rentals. Lynn Priestley was quick to respond that same evening. That coming weekend she lined up some condos to look at based on a list I provided her, but none panned out. But Lynn had done her homework prior to meeting with us. She found a condo complex in Cornelius that did still allow rentals due to a grandfather clause and that happened to have two units up for sale. Although a bit over our price range, we decided to take a look. Turned out to be a perfect location, 3 bedroom, ground floor unit and although not mentioned in the original listing, came fully furnished (huge bonus worth the added cost). It was turnkey ready for renters.Thanks to Lynn going that extra mile and doing the added research we now have a Haborside property we can use for family vacations and that, from the looks of it, will pay for itself! Our closing was Oct 31 and so far we are pretty much booked right through until April! I also wanted to mention, that she was very attentive throughout the entire process. Thanks so much Lynne!! read less

Dennis Caudle was excellent to work with at every step of our buying and selling process. He was patient when we started looking, but when it was time to move he hustled to make the deals happen. I would highly recommend Dennis to anyone.

My husband and I, had the honor of working with Mr. Carter, in finding our new home. Rick is an exceptional individual, who makes you feel like your apart of his family. We currently live in New York, and will be relocating to North Carolina. You would think that it would be a long process, since we live so far .Rick made this process so easy , we are still in... read moreMy husband and I, had the honor of working with Mr. Carter, in finding our new home. Rick is an exceptional individual, who makes you feel like your apart of his family. We currently live in New York, and will be relocating to North Carolina. You would think that it would be a long process, since we live so far .Rick made this process so easy , we are still in disbelief! How this one person, who has other clients makes you feel like your number #1. He always calls you back and will always greet you with a smile. I could go on and on about Mr. Carter , but the space is only so big! We are ever so grateful for Mr. Rick Carter #1 realtor is our eyes. Thank YouThe Taylor Family read less

LOVED working with Lynne Priestly. She is professional and detail oriented. I appreciated her flair for creativity and excellent communication. She is quick to respond and easy to reach. So grateful we partnered with her! She helped get our house rented quickly by getting good word out. I highly recommend her. Thank you, Lynne!

Maia is a highly professional and driven woman who puts others first.

Lloyd & Darlene,
Gary and I just want to send you a note of thanks for all you did to make our North Carolina house a reality. You guys went above and beyond for us and we so appreciate it! We love our little wax warmer but will absolutely think of you both every time we look in our bathroom mirrors!! Can't wait to take another trip down to NC and hopefully one of these trips... read moreLloyd & Darlene,
Gary and I just want to send you a note of thanks for all you did to make our North Carolina house a reality. You guys went above and beyond for us and we so appreciate it! We love our little wax warmer but will absolutely think of you both every time we look in our bathroom mirrors!! Can't wait to take another trip down to NC and hopefully one of these trips will try and get together "yall". Again thanks for everything.

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I would highly recommend Lynne Priestley as your buyers agent. She had great communication throughout the purchase process of our home and every thing went very smoothly. She was very helpful, smart, and fun!

Rick Carter did a wonderful job selling my mothers condo in Quail Hollow estates . He went the extra mile to make our sale as easy as it could be . He took care of all the details and explained the process well . We would highly recommend Rick .

Great experience! Ana is amazing, very helpful!!!

Our Realtor, Marsha Marold was dedicated to us from the beginning of our search for a home, until the very end. She was professional and kind. Whenever we had any questions, she was always willing to help immediately. I would highly recommend Marsha to anyone who is in search of a home. She will stick by you all the way and keep it as stress free as possible. Thanks Marsha!

I worked with Lynne Priestley as the builder/seller with one of her buyer clients. She is detail oriented, negotiates well on behalf of her clients, yet is reasonable and pleasant to work with. We encountered a few unexpected challenges along the way and I really appreciated her calm demeanor, positive attitude and problem solving abilities. We would not have closed the transaction without her expertise. I look forward to working with... read moreI worked with Lynne Priestley as the builder/seller with one of her buyer clients. She is detail oriented, negotiates well on behalf of her clients, yet is reasonable and pleasant to work with. We encountered a few unexpected challenges along the way and I really appreciated her calm demeanor, positive attitude and problem solving abilities. We would not have closed the transaction without her expertise. I look forward to working with her again! read less

Sue is wonderful! She takes time to explain terms you may not know and is always available. She stood by us and caught all the wrong items we never would have caught ourselves. I would recommend her to anyone!!

I had a limited budget and Marsha treated me like I was buying a million dollar home! It did not matter the price to her. It mattered what made me happy and she wanted to make sure it was affordable for me!

We couldn't be happier with our experience with Lake Realty and our Agents Don & Meredith Jennings. Every step of the way they were easy to reach, answered our questions or found the answers quickly. We were moving from Canada to North Carolina for Bill's job and they immediately made us feel welcome and right at home. During a stressful, yet exciting time in our lives, we could always count on Don... read moreWe couldn't be happier with our experience with Lake Realty and our Agents Don & Meredith Jennings. Every step of the way they were easy to reach, answered our questions or found the answers quickly. We were moving from Canada to North Carolina for Bill's job and they immediately made us feel welcome and right at home. During a stressful, yet exciting time in our lives, we could always count on Don & Meredith to provide useful insight and keep us calm. They made every effort to help us make our dream home a reality! We will always think of them as our first 2 friends in our new hometown!- Julie & Bill Gibson read less

Marsha communicated frequently and we always felt like she had our best interests in mind. She made sure we got a fair deal and helped at every step of the process. I would recommend her to anybody looking for a home in the Charlotte and Lake Norman areas.

Thank you, Darlene. We enjoyed working with you and Lloyd and will refer any friends to you who may be purchasing homes in the future. Thank you again and speak to you soon.

I couldn't be happier with the services I received working with Lauren Machowski from Lake Realty! I was in a difficult spot moving from Connecticut to North Carolina with my two big dogs. Lauren worked tirelessly to help me find the perfect home! Although I am currently renting this home, I look forward to working Lauren in the future when I am ready to purchase my first house 🙂

Pam Dunlap was a wonderful Realtor to work with! Very friendly, very professional, and tireless! We would definitely recommend Pam and Candy, and would definitely call on them in the future for any of our NC real estate needs!

I couldn’t have imagined the process of buying a home going any better. Jennifer was amazing from the beginning to the end. She helped us through every step. She is very knowledgeable about the area. I would highly recommend Jennifer if you are buying or selling a home

While working with Ana Sturt, I was treated very professionally. Ana made the whole process of selling one's home easy. Ana listed my house and the next day an interested buyer was found. One can't ask for any more than that when it comes to selling a house. Thanks for all of your help Ana! Best wishes for much success in your future!

Melissa was amazing! She went above and beyond in our search for a home. We were restricted by distance and time, but she made the process smooth. Even after we closed on the house, she helped us find contractors and get settled in Charlotte. Great experience!

Ken Ledbetter is as solid as they come. Great work ethic and a great communicator. Looks out for the client first. I keep referring him clients and they keep getting great customer service!

She connects, engages and gets the job done! Lynne is kind and a delight to be around — very much a people-person with top-notch communication skills. Her work ethic is admirable.

Jennifer was great to work with. We had limited knowledge of LKN and we literally looked all over the lake. She was very patient and helped us narrow our search criteria until we found what we think to be the perfect property. She isn't pushy or "salesy" and doesn't give the impression she wants to make a sale simply for the commission. She truly wants to help you find the right property and for... read moreJennifer was great to work with. We had limited knowledge of LKN and we literally looked all over the lake. She was very patient and helped us narrow our search criteria until we found what we think to be the perfect property. She isn't pushy or "salesy" and doesn't give the impression she wants to make a sale simply for the commission. She truly wants to help you find the right property and for her buyers to be happy. She spent multiple hours working with Lincoln Co on our septic permit/requirements and then in-turn educating us on the same. I am sure there were times she believed we were never going to find something because we weren't always the easiest to deal with but she always remained highly optimistic and professional. I would highly recommend Jennifer to anyone looking for an agent. You will not be disappointed. read less

We were relocated by my company 8 months ago. Since our lease is running out, we decided it was time to purchase a house. We were not sure where we wanted to purchase our new home, but because of the market, we had to act quickly. Marsha treated us like her only customer. We were able to see about 15 homes in the matter of weeks before we decided which one... read moreWe were relocated by my company 8 months ago. Since our lease is running out, we decided it was time to purchase a house. We were not sure where we wanted to purchase our new home, but because of the market, we had to act quickly. Marsha treated us like her only customer. We were able to see about 15 homes in the matter of weeks before we decided which one to purchase. The negotiations were made easier by Marsha's expertise. We love our new home and love that we have made a new friend as well. Marsha's professionalism and caring made all the difference to us! read less

Lloyd & Darlene, Thank you so much for all your hard work and kindness in helping us find the perfect lake condo for our family. We are looking forward to many happy time at Lake Norman. We will be in touch if we have any future needs in real estate!

Wow what can I say about this Realty agency that will give them justice for the wonderful experience My sister and I received while finding our dream home. Our experience was so fantastic. Our Agent Vanessa , superb, a great lady to work with. She put our minds at ease and made this experience so much fun. Buying a home can be so stress but Vanessa made it less stressful for us and we just... read moreWow what can I say about this Realty agency that will give them justice for the wonderful experience My sister and I received while finding our dream home. Our experience was so fantastic. Our Agent Vanessa , superb, a great lady to work with. She put our minds at ease and made this experience so much fun. Buying a home can be so stress but Vanessa made it less stressful for us and we just enjoyed working with her very much, Lake Realty Lake Norman made us feel like family. Thank you guys so much. read less

If you want the best possible experience buying a house, then go to Jennifer. She's simply the best.

Completely positive from the time of listing to the closing. Frank and Martha provided me with the information needed to make decisions. They went above and beyond when I was not available to meet repair people by being there themselves.