WORKING WITH LINDA HENLEY
As your business partner in real estate, I strive to provide reliable advice, excellent service, and a stress free transaction. Your utmost satisfaction is my goal.
GET TO KNOW LINDA HENLEY
In my lifetime my hometown of Charlotte has grown from a sleepy little city to an up-and-coming metropolitan area. Our new neighbors, people from all over the country and the world, bring a new and exciting dimension to our town. It is a great time to live in Charlotte.
With more than 17 years of industry experience, I have negotiated the buying and selling of over 150 real estate transactions. I enjoy finessing the small details that can make or break a sale. It is an honor to assist my clients with the buying and selling of their most valuable investment, their home. With my experience and drive to succeed, I provide a high level of service that ensures my clients are satisfied at the closing table. Many of my transactions result from relationships with previous clients, and I am privileged to work with repeat partners.
In addition to serving your local real estate needs, I can provide you with the very best real estate services anywhere in the world. Through Cottingham Chalk’s affiliation with the invitation-only Leading Real Estate Companies of the World network, I have access to agents and marketing resources around the globe. I’m local. I’m global.
ACHIEVEMENTS & DESIGNATIONS:
• National Association of Realtors®
• North Carolina Association of Realtors®
• Canopy Realtor® Association
• Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI)
• Past Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)
• Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR)
• Real Estate Buyer Agent Council (REBAC)
• Mingle School of Real Estate
• Certified Military Specialist
PERSONAL INFORMATION
• Charlotte native
• Married 45+ years, 2 grown daughters
• Stratford College – Danville, VA
• First Presbyterian Church, Member and Past Deacon
• Loaves and Fishes, Past Board of Directors
• Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, Volunteer
• Enjoy painting watercolors, reading, exercise and traveling
SIMPLY THE
BEST
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.
MARKET LEADERS
• Higher Sales Price to List Price Ratio
• Lower Days on Market
• Higher Sales Volume per Agent
• Higher Average Sales Price
• Higher Average Years of Experience
WORKING WITH LINDA
• Full service & full time
• Consistent communication
• A targeted & tailored approach
• A life-long resource – I’m here for you long after the “transaction” ends
• The “golden rule” – I treat you as I like to be treated
• A fiduciary relationship – I represent your interests, confidentially
• Power in numbers – we are family at Cottingham Chalk – you’re not just getting me, you’re getting the entire company
• Support – I’m backed by a full marketing team
• Local & global reach – our Relocation Department has relationships with the best brokers around the globe
• Expertise – I focus on specific areas of Charlotte. If I’m not the expert in your area, I’ll connect you with someone who is
• The inside scoop – I have a pulse on off-market listings & sales
• Having started my real estate career in 2007, I’ve developed best practices to guide & advise you every step of the way
ANALYZE YOUR HOME
Effectively pricing your home is critical. As experts in the Charlotte market, we take a targeted and tailored approach to prepare a top notch pricing strategy and game plan.
• Preview active competition and recent sales
• Complete a comparative market analysis (CMA)
• Analyze factors affecting saleability:
Location Condition Marketing Price
PREPARE YOUR HOME
We’ll help you prepare your home from the inside out, making sure to highlight all its best features. Showing condition is critical to obtain the highest possible offer. We will help you by providing recommendations and facilitating any necessary updates to maximize your home’s value with the best terms, such as:
• Professional staging
• Cosmetic updates
• Landscaping
• Minor repairs
• Professional cleaning & decluttering
CAPTURE
YOUR HOME
In this digital age, buyers will see your home online first, so capturing it with quality professional photos is paramount. With our in-house marketing team and long-standing relationships with the most gifted local photographers, we make sure your home stays at the forefront of buyers’ minds by offering the following services:
• Professional photography
• Matterport Virtual Reality Tour
• Professionally drawn floor plan with measurements
• Customized property brochure
• High quality print and digital marketing collateral
PRESENT
YOUR HOME
For Sale Sign — We are highly regarded as real estate experts in the Charlotte community. Our sign in your yard signals you’re working with the best.
CMLS “Matrix” Database — Our listings are included on the MLS where Realtors can easily access important information to share with their clients.
Company Tour — Your home will be featured on our new listing Tour. Each Thursday, we invite brokers with potential buyers to preview our new listings.
Broker Event — We can host a coffee, luncheon or wine and cheese to invite our network of brokers to view your property and spread the word.
Open House — Effective way to showcase your home to potential buyers.
HOME TOUR
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Direct Mail — Neighbors love to spread the word. We can deliver “Just Listed” postcards within your neighborhood and nearby spots targeting potential buyers.
Print Advertising — We have partnerships with select local magazines. You’ll find us in SouthPark Magazine, Charlotte Home Design and Decor Magazine, Stroll Myers Park, Stroll SouthPark, QC Exclusive Magazine, and more. We research demographic and market data to determine the best way to advertise your home.
SOCIAL MEDIA
• Highlighted on Cottingham Chalk’s social media channels
• Featured on select outside social media channels
• Search engine optimization
• Paid social campaigns
• Email marketing campaigns
• Website syndication
WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY
“Linda did an outstanding job for us. She was knowledgeable about our property and the market, was very responsive, tenacious, kind and respectful. She deserves to receive the realtor of the year award.”
— William & Linda Hamel
“Our experience with Linda Henley was exceptional. We were fortunate to work with her, but considering her reputation and referrals, the decision was easy. She has an impressive and systematic strategy that guided us through the entire transaction. We always knew what to do, why we should do it and when to do it. Everything Linda recommended contributed to the smooth and successful conclusion. She exceeded our expectations for the process and the price. One surprise was her resourcefulness in helping us get things done. When repairs were required, she had a team of contractors that would appear within 24 hours and were very reasonable. It would have taken us days or weeks to find someone. Linda also handled difficult situations smoothly. Her diplomatic and strategic approach crafted a transaction that ended with all parties satisfied with the result. So, if you are reading this review of our experience, you are probably looking for a Realtor. Your search is over - call Linda Henley.”
— Bill Schweppe
“Linda did an amazing job of guiding us through the entire process of selling our house. Her professional approach from the start of preparing the home to the final closing was always timely and beneficial. We would highly recommend Linda to anyone considering selling their home.”
— Jim and Peaches Green
“Meeting Linda put our nerves at rest and helped us find our dream home within a month. Her attention to detail, timely follow up, and all around southern charm are just a few of the reasons we could recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell. We will certainly work with Linda in the future, not only because of her work ethic, but because she is a friend.”
— Stas & Christine Katula
“ Linda Henley is best described as the “ultimate professional”. She guided us through both the buying and selling process, making sure that we received the best price possible for both our old and new home. Linda sold our home of 32 years in short order and was instrumental in helping us find and secure our new townhome. Throughout, she was always calm and she reassured us that everything would work out to our benefit. She is steadfast and diligent and a joy to work with. We cannot say enough positive accolades on Linda’s behalf. We would strongly recommend Linda to any and all of our friends.”
—Linda & Wayne Ayers
“We engaged Linda to help us sell a home in a fast moving market. We worked with a relocation company so our sale had more details than the average move. She did an amazing job navigating all the complicated elements as well as helping us put together a polished looking home ready to sell. She is easy to communicate with and always ready to help. Linda went the extra mile for us and we really appreciate her experienced help.”
— Chris & Katie Rees
“Linda is an experienced and very professional residential real estate agent who is a delight to work with! She very capably guided us through the process of marketing our Charlotte home. She provided us with timely information and excellent advice whenever it was needed. We would highly recommend Linda (and Cottingham Chalk) to anyone who is contemplating selling or buying a home in the Charlotte area.
— Elizabeth & Saxby Chaplin
“Not knowing the area at all, Linda quickly pulled together listings and information on the community we were interested in. Once we focused on one house listing, Linda was the ultimate professional and made the buying process so easy. I would highly recommend Linda to anyone interested in an agent that goes above and beyond.”
— Marci Grebstein
