Kelli Sheppe and Michael Fournier

About Us:

Before listing the credentials, describing the experience or hearing the philosophies of our team, first take a look at our numbers:

• Leading the Charlotte market since 1987, our team has sold over 900 homes.
• Last year, we sold 55.
• In 2006, we will sell almost 100 homes, averaging one transaction every 4 days.
• Nearly 1000 clients, prospects and fellow agents subscribe to our Charlotte Real Estate update which provides a variety of content including a regularly updated market analysis, a monthly podcast and a Charlotte Real Estate blog.
• Our team has been the top producing team at Helen Adams Realty since 2004.

Kelli and Michael, known as The Living Charlotte Team since 2002, bring a unique blend of experience to the Charlotte Real Estate community.

A graduate of the prestigious U.S. Naval Academy, and a 15 year veteran of the naval service and then corporate America, Michael comes from a background centered on leadership, technology and business. He believes that by embracing the tools of technology we are able to provide our clients with quicker, more efficient and more personal service. The Living Charlotte Team has always been on the leading edge of the Charlotte marketplace, delivering portable TREO based MLS services, podcasting, Real Estate blogging, streaming video and virtual assistants to their clients. To subscribe to their Charlotte podcast visit either www.KelliSheppe.com or www.LivingCharlotte.com or directly via http://www.talkrealty.com/michaelfournier/.

Kelli brings to the team a more traditional background, building her business in the South Charlotte area since 1987.

While it's hard not to notice her positive spirit and upbeat sense of humor, what really makes Kelli unforgettable is her style of business. Whether you're a buyer or seller, Kelli's unmatched dependability, enthusiasm and creativity provide you with the kind of service that makes for a worry-free transaction. She conducts her business with complete honesty, expertise and a no-nonsense attitude. While her relaxed style makes her easy to work with, Kelli lets you know right from the start that she means business.

Kelli is a tough negotiator when it comes to your best interests. Her considerable knowledge comes from over 16 years experience in real estate. Kelli is also a firm believer in continuing education, and she works hard to stay on top of the latest technology and marketing trends to better her business. But one of the traits that Kelli's clients appreciate most is the importance she places on integrity and frankness. Whether you're buying or selling a home, Kelli is completely open about what needs to be done to achieve her goals. From first-time homebuyers to retirees, many people seek out Kelli's services. Her reputation as a fantastic, results-driven agent are well known throughout the city.

Since combining forces, Kelli and Michael have added four other members to the team ~ a closing coordinator, two experienced buyer agents and a virtual assistant. They are active members of several national organizations, including Howard Brinton's Star Power and Allen Hainge's CyberStars. In fact, in the spring of 2006, the team was selected by one national organization to be the subject of a 25 minute video to showcase their systems, processes and client care procedures for a team training project.

Kelli and Michael combine a high touch personal service style with a business-minded approach to selling houses, that truly separates them in a crowded field of everyday Realtors.

"The client's real question is, 'What do you, as a Realtor, do for me?'" Kelli says. "Anybody can put a sign in your yard and list your house on the MLS. ...With us you truly realize that 'Experience isn't expensive...It's priceless!'"

Areas of Expertise:

The Living Charlotte Team has lived, worked and played in the South Charlotte area since 1987. This is their backyard and they know it well. The Team offers expertise from South Park to Waxhaw, covering areas such as Ballantyne, Providence Road, Weddington, Matthews and Fort Mill on a daily basis. This area contains the 2nd and 3rd highest price per square foot zip codes in the Charlotte area and is noted for its excellent schools, middle to high end neighborhoods, abundance of Country Clubs with golf and tennis opportunities, convenient shopping and restaurants.

The Charlotte area is also home to two of the South's largest manmade lakes, Lake Wylie and Lake Norman. Many of Kelli and Michael's clients own primary or secondary homes on the lake. Kelli and Michael are intimately familiar with the waterfront marketplace and can assist any of your referrals with secondary homes on either lake.

With the addition of two buyer agents last year, The Living Charlotte Team has been able to provide buyer agent services throughout the Charlotte region, including Fort Mill and Tega Cay.

Testimonials:

I can not say enough about the Fournier / Sheppe team. Together they are quite skilled at assessing the value of a home. They tell it to you straight. They are able to harness the power of a vast network of professionals in this field in a way that maximizes your chances of selling your home quickly for the greatest value possible.

Stephen J. Campbell
Former SVP & Chief Information Officer
LendingTree

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We are so thankful for the leadership and expertise that you all had in helping us through both the house buying and selling process.

It can be an overwhelming process at times, and we really appreciate the work and preparation you did to make things go smoothly.

Roger and I both noticed the wonderful balance and compliment you are to each other- as a couple and as a team. I appreciated Michael's patience and understanding as I was choosing a new home. And Roger really appreciated Kelli's years of experience and no-nonsense negotiating.

You are a fabulous team and we were privileged to work with both of you. We love our new home!

Roger and Susan Gum

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