WORKING WITH THE
BECKY MCGRATH TEAM
My parents taught me that you work hard and treat others the way you would like to be treated. I approach all my work with that guiding principle.
I grew up in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and graduated from Guilford College in Greensboro with a B.A. in Political Science. After graduation, my boyfriend, Scott, whom I married a few years later, fell in love with Charlotte decided to make it our home. I first worked at the Charlotte Chamber and later earned a teaching certificate at Queens College and spent the next five years teaching in the Charlotte Mecklenburg School system. Throughout this time, we purchased and renovated several homes and in 1997, I decided to turn my passion into a career. I dove headfirst into the world of residential real estate and was honored with the Rookie of the Year Award in my first year and been fortunate enough to be a consistent top producer ever since. In 2021 I took my business to the next level and added other amazing agents to my team. Together, we are able to navigate this challenging busy market for our clients. We understand that buying and selling can be stressful and work hard to help educate our clients to the process make sure we are always representing their best interest. ACHIEVEMENTS & DESIGNATIONS: • Top Producer 1998-2022 • Over 350+ million in career sales • Licensed in North & South Carolina • Cottingham Chalk Rookie of the Year, 1997 • Certified Military Voted Five Star “Best in Client Satisfaction Specialist
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CYNDI MAST
“I enjoy playing a supporting role in this epic drama called real estate. It’s exciting, stressful and unpredictable, but I work with a wonderful team who make it seem so easy. I love it when our clients are happy, and I strive to participate in making that happen.”
“Our secret weapon for success is an amazing Closing Coordinator and Team Assistant. Cyndi Mast is a senior administrative assistant with 20+ years’ experience working alongside top producing agents at Cottingham Chalk. Cyndi joined me in 2017 and has been instrumental in growing the Becky McGrath Team. Cyndi enjoys taking care of the “behind the scenes” details so that we can be in the field with our clients. She is passionate about making sure dates are met, schedules are created and clients understand the process and what is next. We could not do everything we do without her!” - Becky I’m the daughter of a Navy Captain so I’ve been fortunate to live all over the United States and Europe. I’ve moved 15 times and settled in Charlotte 25 years ago where I had two beautiful daughters and have been here ever since. You just can’t beat the proximity to the mountains and the beach, and the weather is tolerable- although seems like our summers are getting hotter! I got into this business when an agent I used to purchase a house, needed a little help in the organization department. She brought me onboard and from there, I learned the ropes working alongside top producing agents at Cottingham Chalk. I’m married with two beautiful grown daughters and enjoy the beach, traveling and anything HGTV!
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GAYLE DALY
“I strive for outstanding customer service with the highest level of professionalism, integrity and honesty. My success can only be measured by my clients’ satisfaction, repeat business and the referrals I receive.”
Born in a small town in the Catskill Mountains in Upstate New York, I gradually made my way to Charlotte via Maryland. It didn’t take me long to realize that Charlotte is the perfect place to live. I have now called Charlotte home for over 34 years. I started out as a teacher and reading specialist and worked 10 years as a third and fourth grade teacher at Charlotte Latin School. My second career evolved from my love of decorating. My husband and I always bought homes that had great bones but needed some help. We took down walls, added hardwood floors, crown moldings, changed out light fixtures, painted, etc. We did it all ourselves. We had the “vision” to see the potential of every home. I wanted to share that vision with other people. It was a hard decision to leave teaching, but I decided to try my hand in real estate. Twenty years later, I’ve never looked back, and I’ve been a top producer every year. I approach each transaction with honesty and integrity and the client is my number one focus. I am like a Mama Bear who is protecting her young making sure my clients are always the top priority. ACHIEVEMENTS & DESIGNATIONS: • National Association of Realtors® • North Carolina Association of Realtors® • Charlotte Regional Realtor® Association • Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) • Voted Five Star “Best in Client Satisfaction” • CMLS area/sub/area Certified Task Force • CRRA- Leadership Development Program • Certified Military Specialist
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SALLY DAVIS
“I am committed to providing my clients exceptional and dependable service as they navigate their real estate needs. I value hard work and integrity and love bringing my clients the dedication needed to find their perfect home or next adventure.”
I was born and raised in Columbia, South Carolina, but my family spent many holidays visiting family and friends in North Carolina. While attending Davidson College, I fell in love with the cooler weather and greener grass of Charlotte and ultimately wanted to call the city home. My husband, Ward, and I placed our roots here in 2000. We have lived in Barclay Downs in South Park since then and have loved raising our daughter and son in this wonderful neighborhood. I spent many years helping my students and patients improve their communication skills as a speech-language pathologist. While raising my children, I have been deeply involved in many facets of our community, including being a dedicated Augustine Literacy Project tutor and board member. I have served many years on the Barclay Downs HOA Board. My desire to serve and help others has always been front and center in my personal life. I love continuing this same commitment to service with all of my clients and joined the Becky McGrath Team in 2021. ACHIEVEMENTS & DESIGNATIONS: • National Association of Realtors® • North Carolina Association of Realtors® • Charlotte Regional Realtor® Association
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KIM PONGETTI
“Work hard work, provide excellent service and act with integrity. I approach every opportunity with that in mind. My clients are always my top priority and I strive to exceed their expectations.”
I grew up in Trumbull Connecticut, my parents were ‘road warriors’ before that was a thing, piling us into the station wagon off on another adventure. We spent a lot of time in the Carolinas and after a short stint in Clearwater Florida I decided to make Charlotte my home 30 years ago raising my daughter Jessie and enjoying all Charlotte has to offer. Starting off in hospitality as I worked my way through college and for several years after, I transitioned to Bank of America in 2003 to begin my corporate services career of 17 years. Working in large corporate environments taught me time management, communication, contracting and vendor management. It also afforded me the opportunity to have a side career managing investment properties. For years I bought, renovated, lived in, leased and then sold homes. I am thrilled to transition into real estate full time and spend each day doing what I truly love. I sincerely appreciate the opportunity to work with Becky (my agent for many years) at Cottingham Chalk – a firm dedicated to service, professionalism and integrity. Working with one of us you get the support of the entire team and years of experience. I recognize moving isn’t as fun for others as I think it is and love that I can help make it less stressful and seamless. The greatest compliment I can receive from my clients is that I made buying or selling a home easy! ACHIEVEMENTS & DESIGNATIONS: • Licensed in North & South Carolina • National Association of Realtors® • North Carolina Association of Realtors® • Charlotte Regional Realtor® Association
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BERTHA WALKER
“Always the matchmaker….for over twenty years, it has been my pleasure and joy to match people with their new home. I do this with personal attention, years of knowledge and creativity.”
I was born in Mississippi and moved frequently throughout my childhood as an Air Force BRAT. After graduating high school in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, I attended the University of South Carolina. Shortly after, I moved to Charlotte and met my husband, David. We had two beautiful girls and Charlotte has proven to be the best place to raise a family. We live in the Cotswold area in the Robinson Woods neighborhood. Since I was a child, I have been obsessed with houses and I made the decision to earn her real estate license after my daughters started school. She was the Co-Rookie of the Year in 1998 with Becky, and the rest is history. Real estate has been a great fit and I love every minute of my job working with my clients. After 24 years in real estate as a top producer, I decided to join forces with my old corookie of the year and joined the Becky McGrath Team. We have walked this path together and have honestly had the best time doing it! In this super competitive and fast moving real estate market, a team provides so many added benefits to our clients. As agents and buyers, we need to be available to see listings at the very earliest and often exact time. Sadly, gone are the days that we could see a house next Tuesday… the time is now when it comes to real estate. Collaboration is key when finding the right home in this competitive market. I am excited to enter this next exciting chapter in my real estate career. ACHIEVEMENTS & DESIGNATIONS: • Top Producer 1998-2022 • 1997 Co-rookie of the year • National Association of Realtors member • North Carolina Association of the year Member
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Cottingham Chalk consistently outperforms the market. Our agents draw on the collective knowledge and experience of our company. No house or person is the same. We get that. As a boutique firm, we’re able to provide a customized and tailored experience. Simply put, we set the standard for real estate excellence in Charlotte.
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Experience, Integrity, Skilled Coaching, Fiduciary Representation, Advanced Technology, Intiate Knowledge of the Charlotte Marketing, Seasoned Negotiating Skills, Caring Approach, Loyalty SET US APART. In addition, you will also receive the many beneficial services you will receive as part of our “Quality Personalized Service” program: 1. MY REPUTATION A critical quality in my business and the #1 reason for my success. 2. PROFESSIONALISM This is my career, and I enjoy many raving fans because of my candid, straightforward and focused business sense. 3. EXPERIENCE I have been in the business since 1997, and I bring my experience to bear on your unique needs when we work together. My clients have come to depend upon that again and again. 4. LOCATION I am licensed and experienced in both North and South Carolina, and since I work by referral only, I’m available whenever you need me. 5. HIGH TOUCH – HIGH TECH I am skilled at e-transactions and can effectively communicate and share information by email, text, phone or via the Internet making it a virtual paperless transaction. 6. THE STRAIGHT TALK MARKET ANALYSIS Togeter, we will determine the realistic market value of your home. 7. MARKETING This is where I shine! My interest and research in this field gives me an understanding and a unique approach that is successful and light years ahead of the industry norm. 8. UPDATES AND STAGING I spend a lot of time making sure that a home is ready for that buyer audience. I understand what the buyer is looking for and help my sellers get their ‘product’ ready to sell. I will arrange painters, carpet cleaners, repair professionals and anything else needed to ensure that a home is in great shape (without spending a fortune).
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WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
“Becky exceeded our expectations and made our firsttime home buying experience exciting and enjoyable. You can choose many different Realtors in Charlotte, but if you are looking for someone who listens, is hardworking, advocates for you as the Buyer, knows the neighboroods of Charlotte and remains extremely unruffled in the process, then you want to hire Becky. We will use Becky again in the future and I would highly recommend her to my friends and family!” — Ashley F.
“Gayle has been a great family friend for over 20 years and recently represented us in the purchase of our new home. Her expertise on the Charlotte market was invaluable during the home buying process. She consistently provided sound advice and represented us with the highest level of professionalism. Her keen negotiating skills landed us our dream home in a multiple offer situation. Gayle’s warmth and kindness made the process a wonderful experience and we look forward to working with her on future real estate transactions. We wholeheartedly recommend Gayle Daly as a trustworthy and knowledgeable Realtor.” — Callie & Allen
“After 42 years in the same house, we had considerable trepidation about selling our home. But with Sally Davis‘ kind and thoughtful attention, our concerns quickly evaporated. Sally was wonderfully attentive to our needs and concerns, always going above and beyond in response to any issue. Moreover, with her tea ,she promptly and effectively addressed all issues that arose and kindly supported us with confidence, kindness and good cheer every step of the way. After all is said and done, we strongly and enthusiastically recommend Sally as a knowledgeable, thoughtful realtor. She always went above and beyond, and will provide the same thoughtful enthusiastic service to all her clients. We could not have been better served or more pleased!“ — Janis & William
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“Home buying and selling in today’s market is so complicated. Working with Bertha Walker (twice!) enabled us to get through both processes with a minimal amount of stress. Several times we were close to giving up on our search, but Bertha reassured us that the perfect house was out there for us. She anticipated and handled the myriad complex details in those processes, leaving us free to determine our priorities and make sure we were making the right decisions for us. She is a perfect mix of personable and professional, with a wonderful sense of humor, which made all the difference in the world! We would never use another agent!” — Priscilla Claiborne & James
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“We worked with Becky to buy and sell our houses just last year. We had lived in the house we were selling for 20 plus years, so the decision to move became more emotional than we expected. Becky provided an exceptional balance of professional guidance and thoughtful support, recognizing that the sale was not just a transaction for us. The great news is that she found our dream house. Her industry knowledge and attention to the details of the process made what could have been a nightmare for us a real success instead.” — Jennifer B.
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