Lynne Rowland Eaker

Belmont, NC

The Natural Beauty... Each season is a delight. Springtime begins a dogwood show, summertime delivers dense foliage to our numerous trees, and winter opens the door to cozy sweater weather. For those of you who are accustomed to heavy winter coats, you can pack those away for awhile. Fall presents a color show so intense that you will walk from street o street just to see what Mother Nature is presenting that particular day. We are fortunate to be within a short drive to the Blue Ridge Parkway. It makes a great day trip. And, the South Carolina beaches make for a great weekend break. Hilton Head Island, Myrtle Beach, & Charleston are all a reasonable drive for a quick get away

Hometown Lifestyle... Belmont is not only a quiet place to live & enjoy, it invites you to become a part of its community. The town is charming & warm, but, if it's excitement you thrive, you'll find plenty to keep you busy within a short distance.

The National White Water Park is close by with whitewater rafting, kayak & flat water canoeing, Bouldering and climbing on one of the largest outdoor climbing facilities in the country, 11 miles of the best mountain biking, hiking, and running trails in the region. They have something for every fitness level.

Historic Stowe Park presents a variety of activities year round. The park offers locals various festivals, free music & movies to enjoy. Movies & music in the park are during the warmer months only, and you will want to plan your vacations around them. The area is like a natural amphitheatre where you will find many with their picnic blankets, pets & family members enjoying their leisure time.

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden is Belmont's own pride and joy. The garden ranks among the top 20 nationwide.

Lack of Traffic means a different way of life... Traffic is stressful. Living in Belmont avoids waiting long periods of time just to get to the supermarket. Its location makes this area a hidden gem. And, you save valuable time to do what is most important to you.

Our local Gaston Memorial Hospital has won many awards through the past several years. It ranked within the top 100 throughout the nation & was given the 2006 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.

Airport Convenience ... Around 10 miles says it all!

Convenient Dining... Our own town offers excellent food. With many great restaurants like Old Stone Steak House, Sammy's Bar & Grill, Cherubs Sandwich & Ice Cream Shop, for a change 20 minutes will get you to T-Bones at Lake Wylie, or 20 Minutes to uptown Charlotte, not to mention all the restaurants in Gastonia, 10 minutes away. And, yes there are fast food places within a couple minutes.

So, with all this, why live anywhere else? Belmont has a wonderful feel that words cannot describe. Its charm & appeal are somewhat indescribable. Call Lynne Rowland Eaker for more information about Belmont.

You'll Love Living in Cramer Mountain...

ONE OF THE BEST THINGS ABOUT THE CRAMER MOUNTAIN NEIGHBORHOOD IS ITS LOCATION... On one of North Carolina's most breathtaking areas, wrapped in its own cocoon behind a guarded and gated entrance, a world away from the hustle and bustle with a secluded mountain resort-like setting that's only minutes from everything. The 24 hour gate, with live attendants, provides residents peace of mind, which increases property values. People love the sanctuary, country club/resort living and are willing to pay extra to enjoy it. Cramer Mountain Country Club has an allure unlike any neighborhood setting in the entire State. Each home and home site is unique and special - this is not your average cookie cutter neighborhood. The strict architectural review has allowed Cramer Mountain to evolve into a true gem through the years.

THE NATURAL BEAUTY... Each season is a delight. In the spring time the Dogwood trees begin a theatrical performance that rivals any Broadway show. The summer time is symphony, lush and with colors of brightly colored flowers and smells of freshly mowed fairways. Fall is spectacular, as Mother Nature takes your breath away with her paintings of leaves turning colors that remind me of the first time I stood in awe in front of a Van Gough painting, with his broad brush strokes of red, green, and yellow. Winter opens up the valley view from the clubhouse to the distant skyline of Charlotte, where you'll view the twinkling lights of the city like a magical land in the evenings.

THE RESORT LIVING....Cramer Mountain Golf Course is not only challenging to your game, but invites you to enjoy its grandeur. The staff does a marvelous job keeping the course in PGA condition all-year long. The golf pros also keep the members motivated by providing fun tournaments during the year.

•· Lighted Hydro-Soft tennis courts and a fantastic tennis pro staff.

•· Waveless Olympic sized swimming pool is convenient and accessible.

•· Want to work out? The Nautilus equipment is waiting, but I'd rather take a hike hills of Cramer Mountain; a formidable workout in itself.

CONVENIENT LOCATION... Traffic and commuting can be stressful. One of the things I loved about living at Cramer Mountain is its close proximity to Uptown Charlotte or South Park Mall. All of the conveniences of the City is a short 20 minute drive away.

AIRPORT CONVENIENCE....12 Miles to Charlotte Douglas International says it all!

CONVENIENT DINING...Our own clubhouse offers excellent food, but for a change 20 minutes will get you to Lake Wylie, or 25 minutes will have you uptown Charlotte enjoying some of the finest restaurants you can find.

ENTERTAINMENT IS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS... When you live so close to everything, it's difficult deciding what to do. If shopping is your bag, you are a short drive to South Park Mall, North Lake Mall, Carolina Place Mall, Concord Mills Outlet Mall as well as our Westfield Mall in Gastonia. If you enjoy the performing arts, Blumenthal Performing Arts Center is perfect for you. The Broadway Lights series brings NY shows to our stage.

Master Gardeners and nature lovers have a place to go as well. Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens is an amazing site that changes each visit. Hiking Crowder's Mountain State Park is exuberating. The list goes on... Schielle Museum of Natural History, US National White Water Center, Discovery Place Science Museum all within a quick drive.

....So, with all this, why live anywhere else?

When I first got into this business I heard another agent in my office say to his client first offer is typically the best offer. They just put their house on the market and got an offer in a couple of days. The problem was they felt it was too early to take it simply because they had a 90 day listing. They said but this is the first person who saw it, let's wait.

Several years later, I had the same situation. As a matter of fact, I had the same situation many times over. I remembered what I had heard and through my own experience know it is usually true. My sellers said the same thing. We just put it on the market what if there is something better. When I said to them, typically the first offer is the best offer, let's get this one worked out. Well the ones who listened got their home sold and were happy. The ones who "stuck to their guns" , lets just say they ran out of bullets. We have to educate our seller clients now more than ever. It is time to get back to the basics. When an offer comes in our sellers need to treat it like a gift. In our market place and most throughout the country an offer is just that, a gift. Some come in low to see what the sellers will do. My advice is, do'nt let the sellers turn it down. Even if it is what they think as insulting, counteroffer them.

Our jobs are clear, we need to get the homes sold. We have to do everything possible to get an offer for our sellers. This includes follow up after each and every showing. Ask the questions. What did they like about the house? What did they not like? How can we change that to make it work for your buyers? What would it take to get them interested enough to make an offer? Is there any information missing they would like? HOA information? Area information? Can I get it to you today, and where can I sent it? Would you like it in .PDF format e-mailed to you and your client?

Do yourself and your client a favor, get proactive, get aggressive and get it sold!

Lynne Rowland Eaker - Broker, GRI, ALHS