Maren Brisson-Kuester installed as NC REALTORS® President
Charlotte, North Carolina (January 16, 2020) — On Thursday, Maren Brisson-Kuester, Chief Operating Officer of HM Properties was inaugurated as the 99th NC REALTORS® President during the NC REALTORS® Winter Leadership Meetings at the Omni Charlotte Hotel. Maren will serve as the leader of the 48,000-member real estate trade association, one of the largest and most influential trade associations in the state.
“I am very excited to take the reins of this great organization for the upcoming year,” said Brisson-Kuester. “2020 will be an exciting and eventful year for our association, our industry, and our state. I look forward to growing our association’s role as the voice of real estate in North Carolina and ensuring that we speak with one vision, one community, and one voice.”
Real estate has always been Brisson-Kuester’s primary passion, as evidenced in her leadership roles within local, state and national organizations. Not only did she serve as a two-term president for Canopy REALTOR® Association in 2015 and 2016, but she also held numerous positions on boards and committees for NC REALTORS® and the National
Association of REALTORS®.
Because of her many contributions to the industry and the Charlotte community, Brisson-Kuester has been the recipient of several awards. She was named Canopy REALTOR® Association's REALTOR® of the Year in 2016. She has been recognized by NC REALTORS® with an Outstanding Service Award and won the Chairman’s Award three years in a row
(2015 – 2017) for outstanding fundraising and advocacy efforts. Brisson-Kuester received the Hall of Fame Award in 2018 from the National Association of REALTORS® for her extraordinary commitment to the REALTORS® Political Action Committee. She has also been recognized by the Charlotte business community as one of the Charlotte Business
Journals “40 under 40” in 2016 and one of the “Top 25 Women in Business” in 2017.
ABOUT NC REALTORS®
NC REALTORS® is a non-profit trade association, representing more than 48,000 members and 46 local associations throughout the state of North Carolina. NC REALTORS® serves to promote the success of its members and enhance the quality of life in North Carolina by promoting housing affordability and the protection of private property rights.
Founded in 1921, the association is headquartered in Greensboro, with an additional office in Raleigh. For more information on the association, visit ncrealtors.org.
Thursday, September 26, 2019 – After two years of construction, residents are moving into the luxury Opus Myers Park development situated at the iconic intersection of Queens and Providence roads in historic Myers Park. Remaining residences are priced from $1,325,000 and are available for immediate occupancy.
Opus features five separate steel and concrete buildings that enclose a gas-lit mews reminiscent of European pedestrian streets with a cozy, intimate feel and connect Queens and Providence roads.
Consisting of 24 full-floor residences, each unit offers a spacious, open plan with 2, 3 or 4 bedroom layouts and range from 2,600 to 3,200 total square feet. Each unit includes one or two private terraces and there is private elevator access directly to each foyer on upper levels so residents will not have to share elevator lobbies, hallways or common walls between units.
Open Houses are held every Sunday from 1-4 pm or by appointment any day.
“We are excited to see our clients moving into Opus. There is nothing else like it in the region and buyers have a once-in- a-lifetime opportunity to own a premium home in this extraordinary location,” said Valerie Mitchener, owner of HM Properties.
HM Properties is managing the sales of this development created by Jim Gross Company. Thomasson Construction is the general contractor. For more information, please call 704-909-5033, email: info@hmproperties.com or visit www.OpusMyersPark.com.
Thurs., August 8, 2019 - Valerie Mitchener, owner and broker-in-charge of HM Properties, has acquired Anchor Real Estate, LLC, in Mooresville, North Carolina, and will be adding a third office to its firm.
This approximately 2000 sq. foot office space in the Mooresville Commons Shopping Center is HM Properties’ third office and is located at 146 Mooresville Commons Way, Suite F, Mooresville, NC 28117, which is west of I-77 off Exit 35 on Brawley School Road.
Mitchener has retained Josh Tucker, former owner of Anchor Real Estate, LLC, to serve as the Broker-in-Charge at this Lake Norman office.
“We have been looking to expand our reach into the Lake Norman area for a while and this was the perfect opportunity to do so,” said Mitchener. “This location will give us the ability to serve our clients north of Charlotte and provide our agents with the flexibility to work and meet clients at multiple locations.”
HM Properties’ headquarters is located in SouthPark at 6857 Fairview Road across from Phillips Place and was purchased by Mitchener in 2014. A second office was opened in July 2018 in the new Waverly mixed-use development in South Charlotte Providence Road near I-485.
Over the past 13 years, HM Properties has built a reputation as an industry leader and has some of the highest performing brokers in the region. HM Properties is licensed in North and South Carolina and has been the Official Realtor® of the Charlotte Hornets since 2010. The firm is also the Charlotte region’s exclusive member of Leverage Global Partners, an international network of prestigious independent real estate companies.
Wed., July 11, 2018 - Valerie Mitchener, owner and broker-in-charge of HM Properties, an award-winning full-service residential real estate firm, has opened an office in the new master planned Waverly development located off Providence Road near I-485.
This 2,500 sq. foot office space in Waverly is HM Properties’ second office and is located at 7415 Waverly Walk Ave., Suite F2-2, Charlotte, NC 28277 which is next to the hotel and overlooks the public plaza called The Terrace that is the center of activity.
Mitchener has hired Katy Bradfield, a top producing broker, to serve as the Broker-in-Charge at the Waverly office. HM Properties’ main office is located in SouthPark at 6857 Fairview Road across from Phillips Place and was purchased by Mitchener in 2014. The company was previously headquartered in SouthPark’s Piedmont Town Center for nine years.
“We determined that Waverly was the ideal fit for us to expand our brand into one of the fastest growing areas in the region,” said Mitchener. “We are excited about being a part of the Waverly community and this new office will allow our agents who live and work in the area to best serve their clients.”
Over the past 12 years, HM Properties has built a reputation as an industry leader and has some of the highest performing brokers in the region. HM Properties is licensed in North and South Carolina and has been the Official Realtor® of the Charlotte Hornets since 2010. The firm is also the Charlotte region’s exclusive member of Leverage Global Partners, an international network of prestigious independent real estate companies.
Thursday, July 5, 2018 - Construction is well underway at Rea Court, a new luxury townhome development in South Charlotte. Rea Court is conveniently located near the intersection of Rea and Colony roads across from the Colony Place shopping center and is just minutes from SouthPark.
This new community has 10 beautifully appointed luxury townhomes with seven floor plans offering 2, 3 and 4 bedroom options; some with a main level master suite and elevator option. Units will range from 1,955 to 2,789 square feet and overlook a center courtyard.
Additional highlights include energy saving features, open floor plans, high ceilings, hardwood floors, gourmet kitchens, upper level laundry rooms, and attached 2 car garages.
Units are priced from the upper-$500,000's and construction is expected to be completed by the end of this summer. Rea Court is being developed and built by Sinacori Homes and the Simonini Group. HM Properties is the listing firm with Valerie Mitchener, Owner/Broker, and Kevin Goulet, Broker/Realtor®, serving as the project agents.
"There is very little new construction available in this price range and location," said Mitchener. "This is an amazing opportunity to own a custom unit with the high end finishes and specifications that Sinacori Homes and Simonini Group are known for building."
For more information or to schedule a private tour, please contact listing agents Valerie Mitchener at 704-577-8200 or Kevin Goulet at 704-575-8305, email: info@hmproperties.com or visit www.hmproperties.com/rea-court.
Monday, March 5, 2018 - Construction is underway in Ashton Ridge, a new single-family development in South Charlotte conveniently located off Rea Road and near Providence and Old Providence roads.
Tucked in the heart of the Old Providence neighborhood, Ashton Ridge is an enclave community with 21 single-family homes on two cul-de-sac streets with sidewalks. Homes are priced from the high $700’s to mid-$800’s and four properties are available for spring move-in.
There are four plans available and each offers a master bedroom on the main or upper level. These painted brick homes range from 3,500 to 3,900 square feet with an opportunity to increase the square footage for buyers who need additional space. Each residence will also have four bedrooms, three and a half or four full baths and an upstairs bonus room.
The interiors embody the elegance of a traditional Southern home incorporating the modern conveniences and open floor plans for today’s lifestyles. Each home includes 10 foot ceilings on the main level, hardwood flooring throughout, custom moldings including wainscoting, and solid core doors. Kitchens are open to the family rooms and have ceiling height cabinetry, large center islands, quartz countertops and high end stainless steel appliances. Additional features include coffered ceilings, Isokern fireplaces, drop zones with built-ins, and elegant lighting.
The exterior of each home will feature a covered front and back porch with Bluestone flooring, front yard irrigation, and an attached two car garage with a carriage-style door.
This community has been thoughtfully designed by Charlotte In-Vironments, Jeanine DeVaney, and built by Hays Castleman of HHC Construction who has constructed multiple custom homes in Eastover, Myers Park, Foxcroft and Barclay Downs. Susan May, Broker/Realtor® with HM Properties, is the listing agent representing Ashton Ridge.
“Ashton Ridge will be a bar setting neighborhood because Hays’ attention to detail and quality will set a new standard for homes in this price range,” said May.
For more information or to schedule a tour, please contact Susan May, listing agent for Ashton Ridge, at 704-650-7432, email: susanmay@hmproperties.com or visit http://www.hmproperties.com/ashton-ridge.cfm .
Thurs., December 7, 2017 - HM Properties has been selected by the Jim Gross Company to represent another unique development called Kenwood Sharon Lane, a single-family home community tucked in Foxcroft.
This unique enclave will feature 10 single-family homes on a tree-lined cul-de-sac street with sidewalks. Each of the 10 residences will feature two-story, open plans with the master suite on the main level. Homes will range from 3,917 to 4,619 square feet and buyers will have a choice of three or five bedroom options.
Kenwood Sharon Lane is the third “Kenwood” development by Jim Gross Company and will include the same high-quality details and design incorporated in its sister developments: Kenwood Myers Park and Kenwood Cottage Place. Each home will include custom high-end finishes, two fireplaces, high ceilings, walls of windows, hardwood floors, gas appliances, “smart” wiring, an optional elevator, attached rear load 2-car garage, and private brick-walled backyards.
The symmetrical front facades offer a modern edge when paired with the steep Dutch Colonial-style roofs. In addition, the sides of each home extend beyond the exterior wall dimensions to provide additional privacy.
Known for designing and building luxury developments in the most sought-after neighborhoods of the Queen City, Jim Gross said, “My idea was to create a cul-de-sac community with a row house feel where all the homes will compliment each other. There is nothing else like it in Charlotte.”
Kenwood Sharon Lane will be constructed by the same hands that designed Kenwood Myers Park, Kenwood Cottage Place, and Opus Myers Park which is currently under construction. Jim Gross Company has selected renowned Don Duffy Architecture for the architect and Thomasson Construction as the general contractor. Kim Sheehey, Broker/Realtor® with HM Properties, is the listing agent representing Kenwood Sharon Lane.
“We are very excited about Kenwood Sharon Lane which is sure to be another bar-setting development by Jim Gross. Given the scarcity of a new construction master-down product in the Foxcroft neighborhood, interest in the development is already piqued,” said Sheehey.
Residences are priced from $1,525,000 to $1,795,000, and completion is scheduled for the end of 2018.
For more information, please call Kim at 704-909-5027 email: kimsheehey@hmproperties.com, or visit http://hmproperties.com/kenwood-sharon-lane .
Mon., Sept. 11, 2017 - Valerie Mitchener, the owner and broker-in-charge of HM Properties, a full-service residential real estate firm, has signed a lease for a 2,264 sq. foot office space in the Waverly development located on Providence Road near I-485. HM Properties expects to move in during the first quarter of 2018.
This will be HM Properties second office and it will be situated at 7415 Waverly Walk Ave., Suite F2-2, Charlotte, NC 28277, and will overlook the public plaza called The Terrace. HM Properties’ main office is in SouthPark at 6857 Fairview Road across from Phillips Place and was purchased by Mitchener in 2014. HM Properties was previously located in SouthPark’s Piedmont Town Center for nine years.
Waverly is a new master planned, multi-use and pedestrian-friendly development that is a joint venture between Crosland Southeast, Childress Klein, and the B. Frank Matthews II Family. This 90-acre project will offer 250,000 square feet of retail space, a Whole Foods Market, restaurants, shops, a 141 room Hilton Garden Inn, two 5-6 story office buildings, and two medical buildings. In addition, there will be 375 upscale apartments and 150 single family homes and townhomes.
Mitchener expects to have possession of the new Waverly office space on or before December 2017. She has hired Robert Johnson Architects to design the interior which will be customized by D4 Construction. Both companies were instrumental in designing and renovating her current SouthPark office.
Over the past 11 years, HM Properties had built a reputation as an industry leader and has some of the highest performing brokers in the region. HM Properties currently has 73 brokers and 8 staff members at its SouthPark office and expects to hire an additional 15-20 agents to work in the new Waverly office in 2018.
HM Properties was honored as one of The Charlotte Business Journal’s “Fast 50” fastest-growing, mid-sized private companies in the Charlotte region in 2011, and also won its “Best Places to Work” Award for mid-sized companies in 2009. In addition, HM Properties has been the Official Realtor® of the Charlotte Hornets since 2010. In early 2014, a newly formed international network of exclusive independent real estate firms called Leverage Global Partners asked Mitchener to become part of its network and she accepted.
Tuesday, June 13, 2017 - HM Properties has been engaged by Jim Gross Company to represent a very special new condominium development in the heart of Myers Park called Opus Myers Park. These premium residences will be sited at one of the most iconic intersections in Charlotte at Queens and Providence roads just behind the Myers Park Public Library. The address is 1333 Queens Road.
Opus consists of five separate steel and concrete buildings enclosing a gas-lit mews reminiscent of European pedestrian streets with a cozy, intimate feel. The mews will meander through the development and connect Queens and Providence roads.
Consisting of 24 residences, each will feature spacious, open plans with 2, 3 or 4 bedroom layouts and 2.5 or 3.5 baths. Homes will range from 2,630 to 3,262 total square feet and include one or two private terraces. Each unit will also have two designated, secure underground parking spaces.
With private elevator access directly to each foyer, residents will not have to share elevator lobbies, hallways or common walls between units. Some of the premium features in each unit includes 10 foot ceilings, 8 foot casement windows, high-end finishes, a linear gas fireplace, top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances, “smart phone” home operation, two mechanical units, whole home “insta-hot water”, hardwood flooring, and a smart, muted contemporary feel throughout.
Created by Jim Gross Company, Opus has been crafted by the same hands that designed Dilworth Crescent, Carmel Crescent, Kenwood Myers Park and Kenwood Cottage Place. “Opus represents a dramatic raising of the bar for condominium living in Charlotte. Nowhere else in the city can every homeowner have truly private full floor living with direct access to the elevator and no common hallways or walls,” said Jim Gross, the creative force behind Jim Gross Company.
Residences are priced from $1,250,000 and completion is scheduled for November 2018.
“Opus is perhaps Jim’s most visionary development,” said Valerie Mitchener, owner/broker of HM Properties. “There is nothing like it in the Charlotte region and it offers buyers a once in a lifetime opportunity to own a premium home in an extraordinary location.” HM Properties is overseeing sales of this development and Thomasson Construction is the general contractor. For more information, please call 704-909-5033, email: info@hmproperties.com, or visit www.OpusMyersPark.com.
Friday, August 19, 2016 - HM Properties, a full-service residential real estate brokerage serving the Charlotte region including upstate South Carolina, will celebrate its 10 year anniversary at Quail Hollow Club on Saturday, August 20th. Reaching this milestone is particularly special to Valerie Mitchener, owner of HM Properties, the agents and staff because of the extraordinary obstacles they overcame during the company's early years. Over the past decade, HM Properties has built a reputation as an industry leader and has some of the most high performing brokers in the region. The company recently surpassed 70 brokers and has closed over $350 million year-to-date which is a very different place from where they were when they opened their doors in August 2006, with six agents and two staff.Right away HM Properties' brand set them apart from competition and the company quickly took off and more agents and staff came aboard. Within a few months, they moved into a 5,500 sq. ft. office in SouthPark's Piedmont Town Center; a space that dwarfed the company, but Mitchener knew it would accommodate future growth. It would be a few years before they outgrew this space and added on.
Though the Charlotte real estate market was at a peak when HM Properties opened, it was just six months later when the market began to crash. While all industries were affected, the crash hit the real estate industry and homeowners particularly hard.
Building the business wasn't easy during those first few years and was made even more challenging during a time when many real estate companies were forced to close, downsize or merge. Despite the obstacles, HM Properties grew to over 50 brokers and seven staff by the end of 2009, and in 2011, the company was honored as one of The Charlotte Business Journal's "Fast 50" fastest-growing, mid-sized private companies in the Charlotte region. In addition, they won The Charlotte Business Journal's "Best Places to Work" Award for mid-sized companies in 2009, and have been the Official Realtor of the Charlotte Hornets since 2010. In early 2014, a newly formed international network of exclusive independent real estate firms company called Leverage Global Partners asked Mitchener to become part of its network and she accepted.
Looking back to that time, Mitchener said, "We could have given up, but we banded together and kept moving forward. Quitting was never an option. I am very grateful to our agents, employees, corporate partners, and clients for the successes that HM Properties has achieved over the past 10 years."
In December 2014, Mitchener purchased a stand-alone building located one mile down the street at 6857 Fairview Road which is across from Phillips Place. After closing on the property in January 2015, she began a complete renovation of the interior and exterior facade of this 6,850 sq. ft. building and, at the end of September 2015, they moved in. After the move, the company paved its way to the future by refreshing its brand with a modern look to go along with the new building that included a new logo, marketing collateral and a new website will be launched soon. HM Properties looks forward to the future and will continue to provide unparalleled service to its clients.
Monday, July 18, 2016 - Construction is well underway at Kenwood Cottage Place which is situated in the heart of the historic Eastover neighborhood just a few minutes southeast of Uptown Charlotte.
There will be six units with three different plans and each will include 3 or 4 bedrooms and 3.1 baths. Residences will range from 3,427 to 3,702 sq. ft. Each home will boast customized, high-end finishes, open plans, gas appliances, two interior masonry fireplaces, 10 foot ceilings, hardwood floors, an elevator, attached 2-car garage, "smart" wiring, insulated walls and ceilings, and a private yard with outdoor fireplace.
The exterior features reclaimed slate roofing, an exquisite arched limestone shell above each front door, and hand-made brick with limestone surround on all windows.
The units are priced from $1,575,000 to $1,725,000 and completion is scheduled for the first quarter of 2017. Kenwood Cottage Place features the same highest quality details and design embodied in its sister development, Kenwood Myers Park, which is located on Selwyn Avenue and was completed and sold out in early 2015.
"This is a very exciting project for us. The units are in different stages of construction so it is a great opportunity for buyers to see the progress," said Valerie Mitchener, owner/broker of HM Properties. "We just started hosting weekend open houses on Saturday's and Sunday's from 1-5 pm so buyers can have a first hand look at the high quality of construction and meet the developer, Jim Gross, in person. Kenwood Cottage Place is a one-of-a-kind opportunity and there is nothing else like it in the area."
Mitchener (owner/broker) and Susan May (broker) with HM Properties in SouthPark, are the listing agents for Kenwood Cottage Place, Jim Gross Company is the developer, Don Duffy Architecture is the architect, and Thomasson Construction is the general contractor. For more information, please contact Mitchener at 704-577-8200 or May at 704-650-7432 or visit: www.hmproperties.com
Friday, May 13, 2016 - Construction is underway at 2312 Selwyn, a new, four-level luxury condominium development located at the corner of Selwyn Avenue and Croydon Road in the heart of Myers Park, one of Charlotte's most historic neighborhoods.
There are eight spacious units with two flats on each level. The remaining six units are priced from $1,015,000 to $1,435,000 and completion is scheduled for the first quarter of 2017.
"We're thrilled to celebrate the recent ground-breaking for 2312 Selwyn. Flat-style luxury living in this niche market is limited and the quality and finishes of this project are phenomenal. As Charlotte continues to grow, I think it's going to be a benchmark for future developments," said Jane Anne McDermott, listing agent with HM Properties for 2312 Selwyn.
Each of the units feature two or three bedrooms and hardwood flooring throughout the living areas. Additional features include 10-foot ceilings, custom cabinetry, stone countertops, Thermador appliance packages, kitchen pantries, indoor and outdoor gas fireplaces, covered outdoor porches, private porches off master bedroom suites, energy efficient windows, and dual HVAC systems.
The building will feature secure, gated parking with two spaces per unit and separate guest parking, an elegant lobby entrance with elevator and stair access to each level; and distinctive landscaping.
"2312 Selwyn will provide a vital boutique housing option for the Myers Park community," said developer Ron Kennerly. "In addition to bringing single-level living to the area, it's going to revitalize the corner of Selwyn and Croydon which will benefit the whole neighborhood."
For over 25 years, Ron and Chris Kennerly, a father and son developer team, have built over 1,100 lakefront condos in the Lake Norman area, and wanted to build this uniquely designed project to Myers Park which is two blocks from where Ron Kennerly grew up.
Jane Anne McDermott and Alana Blot, brokers with HM Properties in SouthPark, are the listing agents for 2312 Selwyn, Tony Miller of Miller Architecture is the lead architect, and Steven Cuff Construction is the general contractor. For more information, please contact McDermott at 704-651-9690 or Blot at 704-909-5081 or visit www.2312Selwyn.com.
October 16, 2015 - Valerie Mitchener, the owner of HM Properties, is announcing the Grand Opening of her company's new office building located at 6857 Fairview Road in the Fairview II complex across from Phillips Place in SouthPark.
HM Properties purchased the 6,850 sq. ft. two-story building at the end of 2014, and began a complete renovation of the interior and exterior facade in April. The company moved from its former location in Piedmont Town Center at the end of September.
This new office space was designed by Mitchener and Robert Johnson Architects and was renovated by D4 Construction. The layout and design is reflective of the company's brand and features an open two-story foyer, floor-to-ceiling glass windows, marble floors, sleek decor and comfortable working spaces throughout. "A lot of thought went into the design," Mitchener said. "We are like a family and I want the agents and staff feel at home when they are here."
HM Properties was founded in 2006, with six brokers and two staff members. The company not only survived the recession, but continued to grow and now have 63 brokers, 10 full-time staff members, and space to expand within the new office.
Building the business wasn't easy during those first few years and was made even more challenging during the tumultuous market when many real estate companies were forced to close, downsize or merge. Despite the obstacles, HM Properties grew to over 50 brokers and seven staff by the end of 2009, and in 2011, the company was honored as one of The Charlotte Business Journal's "Fast 50" fastest-growing, mid-sized private companies in the Charlotte region. In addition, they won The Charlotte Business Journal's "Best Places to Work" Award for mid-sized companies in 2009, and have been the Official Realtor of the Charlotte Hornets since 2010.
December 16, 2014 - Valerie Mitchener, the owner and broker-in-charge of HM Properties, is purchasing a 7,000 sq. ft. stand-alone building at 6857 Fairview Road in the Colony on Fairview II office complex across from Phillips Place in SouthPark. After the closing in mid-January, a complete renovation of this two-story building will begin on the interior and exterior facade. The company is expected to move in before its nine year anniversary on August 17, 2015.
Mitchener made the announcement to her brokers and staff during a Holiday Brunch at Quail Hollow Club this morning and the response was overwhelmingly positive. "Everyone is so excited! When we founded this company in 2006, we had six brokers and a two staff members. Now, we have 62 brokers, 10 staff and have outgrown our 5,500 square foot space at Piedmont Row Town Center."
Building the business wasn't easy during those first few years and was made even more challenging during the tumultuous market when many real estate companies were forced to close, downsize or merge. Despite the obstacles, HM Properties grew to over 50 brokers and seven staff by the end of 2009, and in 2011, the company was honored as one of The Charlotte Business Journal's "Fast 50" fastest-growing, mid-sized private companies in the Charlotte region. In addition, they won The Charlotte Business Journal's "Best Places to Work" Award for mid-sized companies in 2009, and have been the Official Realtor of the Charlotte Hornets since 2010.
Looking back to that time, Mitchener said, "We could have given up, but we banded together and kept moving forward. Quitting was never an option."
During the recession, the real estate business changed dramatically and brokers all over the country had to learn how to help navigate their clients through short sales and bankruptcies. Many clients opted to list their home(s) for sale and for rent and took whichever option came first. While the market is still in recovery mode, it has steadied and sales have even thrived in many neighborhoods throughout the region.
Mitchener and Robby Johnson, a Charlotte architect, designed the new office space to be reflective of the company's brand and it will enhance the dynamic synergy within the company. "There will be an open two-story foyer, floor-to-ceiling glass windows, marble floors, and comfortable working spaces throughout," she said. "We are like family and I want the agents and staff feel at home when they work."
June 27, 2014 - Worldwide ERC, the workforce mobility association for professionals who oversee, manage, or support U.S. domestic international employee transfers, recently announced that Lisa Rhead, the Director of Relocation at HM Properties in Charlotte, North Carolina, has earned the Certified Relocation Professional (CRP) designation after successfully passing the CRP exam held on May 7, 2014, in Orlando, Florida.
This exam tested candidates on their knowledge of relocation appraising, relocation-related real estate, corporate relocation policies and issues, relocation tax and legal issues, family relocation issues, and mobility strategies. The CRP program was introduced in 1990, to formally recognize relocation professionals' knowledge of the U.S. domestic workforce mobility process.
There are currently 3,700 Worldwide ERC members who hold the CRP designation. CRP's retain their designations by maintaining membership in the association and earning 30 re-certification credit hours within each three-year period following their initial certification, ensuring they remain current on evolving industry trends. Worldwide ERC is headquartered in Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and has offices in Belgium and China.
"We are very proud that Lisa has earned such a highly regarded designation," said Valerie Mitchener, owner of HM Properties.
HM Properties is an award-winning residential real estate firm located in Charlotte and is licensed in North Carolina and South Carolina, as well as a member of the Charlotte Metro Area Relocation Council (CMARC), RDC Relocation Directors Council, and the Interstate Relocation Services Broker Referral Network.
CHARLOTTE, NC - HM Properties, an award-winning residential real estate firm, has accepted an invitation to join Leverage Global Partners, a worldwide association of boutique real estate brokerages.
F. Ron Smith, President of Leverage Global Partners, recently welcomed HM Properties as the Network's exclusive member in the Greater Charlotte region. A unique alignment of the most prestigious independent real estate brokerage firms around the world, Leverage Global Partners offers its members the opportunity to better serve their clients' relocation and real estate portfolio needs by establishing the Presidents of each member firm as key players in the international real estate arena.
"We personally vet each real estate brokerage before offering them membership, so we are certain that HM Properties is a market leader, offering exceptional service to the communities of the Charlotte region," said Smith. "We are thrilled to welcome them to Leverage Global Partners. HM Properties is a full-service firm, comprised of the top brokers in the region. Their collective experience, expertise, and dedication to remarkable service are what set them apart from other companies."
As a member of Leverage, HM Properties will be promoted as the sole representative of the Charlotte region, including upstate South Carolina, with all contact and inquiries being directed to the company's President Valerie Mitchener. Through this network, Mitchener and the brokers of HM Properties are offered introductions and provided access to their partners at member brokerages around the world, ensuring them incomparable networking ability in the worldwide luxury real estate market. In addition to offering exceptional service and connectivity, Leverage differentiates itself from existing international luxury real estate associations by promoting the presidents of member firms and by extending media access for their members' properties through a robust public relations outreach and digital platform.
Leverage Global Partners is rapidly expanding its membership base and currently has members in numerous dynamic communities around the world, including Los Angeles, Tokyo, New York, London, Hong Kong, Cannes, Shanghai, Santa Barbara, Vail, Palm Beach and Bangkok.
About Leverage Global Partners Leverage Global Partners aligns the most prestigious independent luxury real estate brokerage firms from around the world - only one exclusive member per community - creating a unique global network of professionals that serve the relocation and real estate portfolio needs of their clients, nationally and internationally. Founded by the visionaries of a leading independent luxury real estate firm in Beverly Hills with over US $3.5 billion of collective sales expertise, Leverage Global Partners offers its member cutting-edge marketing resources in social media, public relations and communication. In addition, Leverage promotes unique real estate developments around the globe. www.LeverageRe.com
CHARLOTTE, NC - HM Properties, an award-winning residential real estate firm, has hired Lisa Rhead as its Director of Relocation and Corporate Services. With over 20 years of experience in residential and corporate relocation, Rhead is responsible for business development initiatives for the HM Properties' sales team and management of the Relocation Department. In addition to providing real estate and relocation solutions to individuals, corporations and relocation management companies, she will oversee the relocation training of agents to maintain HM's Relocation accreditation status and updates on best practices and current trends in the industry.
Prior to joining HM Properties, Rhead was a relocation specialist for Graebel Relocation and was responsible for managing individual employee and group moves for a Global Fortune 500 company including on-site presentations, bus tours, and Visa/customs and human resource overviews for all relocating families. In addition, she held the position of Director of Relocation and Business Development for Prudential Carolinas Realty/York Simpson Underwood and managed relocation departments, corporate group moves, and new business development for its offices in the Charlotte, Raleigh and the Winston-Salem/Greensboro areas. For seven years prior, she was the Director of Relocation for Helen Adams Realty and was responsible for creating and managing its relocation department and new business development.
Rhead served two terms as president of the Charlotte Metro Relocation Director's Council (CMARC), as well as four years on its board of advisors and one term as a program committee chairman. She is also a member of the Relocation Director's Council (RDC) and the Worldwide Employee Relocation Council (WERC). HM Properties is a member of these organizations in addition to Interstate Relocation Services Broker Referral Network.
HM Properties is licensed to sell real estate in North Carolina and South Carolina.
November 17, 2011 - HM Properties, a residential real estate firm, will be honored as one of The Charlotte Business Journal's "Fast 50"fastest-growing private companies in the Charlotte region. This event awards companies with outstanding entrepreneurial excellence and leadership in addition to bringing best practices to the table in their respective industries.
A VIP Cocktail Reception will be held on Tuesday, December 6th at the Packard Place Building for "Fast 50"honorees and sponsors; and an Awards Luncheon is scheduled for Thursday, December 8th at the Westin Hotel where the "Fast 50"company rankings will be revealed. In addition, the "Fast 50"Honorees will be featured in a special section within the Charlotte Business Journal's Friday, December 9th issue.
Valerie Mitchener, owner and Broker-in-Charge of HM Properties, said, "To me, our success is measured by who we are, what we do and how we do it. While the numbers are important and ultimately determine who wins, I am most grateful for our team and what we contribute to each other and our clients."
HM Properties was founded in August 2006 and just celebrated its five year anniversary. The company began with six brokers and three staff members and has grown to 58 agents and seven staff. The company is licensed in North Carolina and South Carolina.
August 25, 2011 - HM Properties, a residential real estate firm founded in August 2006, will be celebrating its five year anniversary this week. The occasion is especially important to HM Properties because they successfully endured building the business during a turbulent real estate market when many real estate companies were forced to close, downsize or merge.
HM Properties' business, in fact, has grown so quickly that the company even expanded its office space in its Piedmont Town Center location by 1,200 square feet in January 2010. The firm began with six brokers and three staff members and has grown to over 55 agents and seven staff since 2006.
Valerie Mitchener, owner and Broker-in-Charge of HM Properties, said, "We have been truly blessed and are grateful for the success we have experienced. This firm is like my family and I am looking forward to our future."
The company will be celebrating its anniversary with a get together at Quail Hollow Country Club on Thursday, August 25th.
HM Properties is licensed in North Carolina and South Carolina.
April 4, 2011 - HM Properties, a local residential real estate firm, has been hired to handle employee relocation by HVM, L.L.C., manager of Extended Stay Hotel chain, which will be moving its corporate headquarters from Spartanburg, South Carolina, to Charlotte beginning in August 2011.
HVM's move from Spartanburg, South Carolina, is expected to generate 170 new jobs in Charlotte over the next three years. They are negotiating to lease 63,000 square feet of office space in the Everett Building in Ballantyne Corporate Park which will house its financial, marketing, human resources, facility maintenance, legal, guest services and training staff.
Extended Stay Hotels comprises Extended Stay America, Extended Stay Deluxe Hotels, Homestead Studio Suites, Crossland Economy Studios and Studio Plus. With over 685 properties throughout the U.S. and Canada, Extended Stay is the largest network of company-owned and operated extended stay facilities in North America.
Valerie Mitchener, owner and Broker-in-Charge of HM Properties, said, "We are thrilled to have been chosen to assist Extended Stay's employees with their move to Charlotte. Extended Stay will be a valuable asset to our community."
Penny Spangler-Lambert, Director of Relocation for HM Properties, will be overseeing the moves. "The anticipated time frame to complete the employee relocations is 2012. Our goal is to acclimate their employees and families to the Charlotte area and to ensure each transition is as smooth as possible," said Spangler-Lambert.
HM Properties is a full-service residential brokerage firm located in Piedmont Town Center in the SouthPark area of Charlotte. The firm was founded in 2006 and has grown to over 50 agents. HM Properties is licensed in North Carolina and South Carolina.
April 6, 2010 - Hornets Sports & Entertainment (BSE) President and Chief Operating Officer Fred Whitfield announced today the organization has entered into a new marketing partnership with HM Properties, a Charlotte-based comprehensive residential brokerage firm founded by Patty Hendrix and Valerie Mitchener.
"HM Properties is a leader in the local real estate business because of their reputation for world-class customer service," said Whitfield. "They're an ideal partner for us because we both value hard work, teamwork and respect - “things that not only resonate with our fans but also speak to the kind of companies we're both striving to be."
The partnership provides HM Properties with in-arena presence on the scoreboard and LED signage, a full-page advertisement in the team's game day program, digital presence at hornets.com and designation as the Official Realtor of the Charlotte Hornets.
"We are excited about this opportunity to support the Charlotte Hornets and partner with such a successful organization," said Mitchener. "We have been impressed by their accomplishments both on and off the court and are looking forward to building a strong relationship that will benefit both our winning teams."
HM Properties is a full service residential brokerage firm located at the Piedmont Town Center in the SouthPark area. The firm was founded in 2006, and has grown to over 50 agents. HM Properties is licensed in North Carolina and South Carolina.
Hornets Sports & Entertainment operates the Charlotte Hornets of Time Warner Cable Arena, located in the heart of uptown Charlotte, North Carolina. The Hornets began their sixth season of play last October.
Tickets for all remaining home games are available now at hornets.com or by calling (704) BOBCATS.
In October 2009, HM Properties was voted the winner of Best Places to Work (for Mid-Size Companies category) by The Charlotte Business Journal.
CHARLOTTE, NC - During a tumultuous market when many real estate companies have been forced to close, downsize or merge, HM Properties has weathered the storm and is slated to expand.
In mid-January, HM Properties will begin construction on 1,200 square feet of adjacent unfinished office space in its SouthPark location in Piedmont Town Center.
HM Properties was founded in September 2006 when top producers Valerie Mitchener and Patty Hendrix joined forces to open a boutique residential real estate agency. At the time they signed the office space lease agreement, they opted to include this unfinished office space with the intent to expand.
In just over three years, HM Properties has been one of the fastest growing real estate firms in the region. From its inception in 2006, it grew from six to 50 agents with a staff of seven by the end of 2009.
"I am excited about the expansion and, most importantly, the support we have received from the community," said Mitchener. "Patty and I are grateful to our agents and staff who are responsible for our success."
The new office space will include several private offices, cubicle desk areas, a conference room, and additional staff area. Howey Construction & Development LLC will be managing the construction which should be completed by the end of March 2010.
In October 2009, HM Properties was voted the winner of Best Places to Work (for Mid-Size Companies category) by The Charlotte Business Journal.