Rufus Hutchinson

Real Estate Experience, Designations, & Advanced Training

• Full time North & South Carolina Broker / Realtor since 2003
• DESIGNATIONS include: SFR (Short Sale & Foreclosure Resource specialist)...ABR (Accredited Buyer Representative)...SRES (Seniors Real Estate Specialist)...GREEN...CSP (Certified New Home Sales Professional)...e-Pro...REO Specialist (Loss Mitigation Training Institute Certification)
• Member of both the North Carolina Multiple Listing Service (CMLS) and South Carolina Piedmont Multiple Listing Service (PMLS)
• Charlotte Regional Realtors Association (CRRA): Chairman, CMLS TEMPO Advisory Group (2010 & 2011)...Member, Professional Standards Committee (2009, 2010, & 2011)...NOVA Instructor...Member, Education Advisory Group (2007, 2008, & 2009)...Chair, Short Sale Task Force (2009)...2010 Graduate of CRRA Leadership Development Program.
• Keller Williams Certified Regional Instructor
• Keller Williams SouthPark Agent Leadership Council

$1000 Service Performance Guarantee, Areas of Expertise, & Life

$1000 SERVICE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE: If you are not satisfied with my service, just tell me why and I will pay you $1000 when we close on your home! Go to www.HomeProGuarantee.com for details.

LOCATIONS & AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Waterfront properties in NC & SC (Lake Wylie, Lake Norman, and Mountain Island Lake)
• NORTH CAROLINA...Mecklenburg County(Charlotte, south Charlotte, Ballantyne, Myers Park, Matthews, Mint Hill, Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson, & University of NC Charlotte campus area)...Union County(Weddington, Marvin, Waxhaw, & Indian Trail)...Iredell County(Mooresville & Lake Norman)...Gaston County(Gastonia, Belmont, Cramerton, & Mountain Island Lake)...Cabarrus County(Concord, Harrisburg, & Kannapolis)
• SOUTH CAROLINA...York County (Lake Wylie, Fort Mill, Tega Cay, & Rock Hill)...Lancaster County...(Fort Mill & Lancaster)
• Golf Course Communities...Over 60 golf course communities listed in the CMLS
• Executive home search
• First time home buyers...I still remember the first home I bought a home after returning from Vietnam.
• Condos & Townhomes...Uptown or south of town...on the lake...in a golf course community...or just convenient to work and/or school, I can help you identify
• Investors...Whether you are looking for investment rental properties to grow your wealth or you are looking for the next home to flip, let me help you find that next real estate investment property.
• Distressed home sales and purchases...Foreclosures, Short Sales, Estate Sales, HUD, VA, Court Ordered Sales

LIFE EXPERIENCES...

• Vietnam Veteran...US Air Force Combat Rescue Helicopter Pilot...Awarded the Silver Star, two Distinguished Flying Crosses, and four Air Medals for heroism in combat.
• United States Air Force, Retired
• United Airlines Captain, Retired
• Education...University of Utah, MS & West Virginia University, BS
• Married 41 Years...My wife and I have moved 20 times...I am ready to help you with your next move.

My Pledge & Client Testimonials

My pledge to you...Loyalty, Confidentiality, Value, Service...To promote your best interests over all others including my own...To earn not only your business but your trust and friendship.

Read what clients are saying about Rufus Hutchinson...

April S...(Over a twelve month time period...Bought a home...Sold a home...Bought another home.) "To anyone considering buying or selling real estate...Rufus Hutchinson is absolutely the best Realtor my husband and I have ever used. My husband, John, and I are both completely blind and dependent upon our guide dogs to get around. Rufus became our Realtor when we moved from New Jersey to Charlotte in 2006. He spent many hours escorting us from home to home. He patiently listened to our wants, needs, and desires, and based on our financial situation, Rufus found us our dream home. Rufus is the most knowledgeable, patient, understanding real estate agent I have ever met. He takes the time to listen and understand the needs, wants, and desires of his clients. He explains everything in terms that lead to understanding. Rufus Hutchinson is not only our Realtor, but he is our friend. Whether buying or selling real estate, we highly recommend Rufus to anyone. Rufus is a ‘great' Realtor who will earn your trust, respect, and friendship." Sincerely, April S.

Wake D...(Bought and sold a home.) "Rufus, Thank you again for all your hard work and sound advice as our Realtor. You made my buying and selling experience very positive and even fun. I continue to recommend you to all my friends and associates at work. You definitely went ‘over and beyond the call of duty' as my agent. I can't thank you enough for your help." ...Wake D.

Jerry F...(Bought new construction...Lake Wylie waterfront home.) "Pam and I cannot thank you enough for the help and advice you gave us in locating and then purchasing our new waterfront home. ...You are the first Realtor I have ever known that did not ‘quit' after you received your commission check. When we had problems with the builder several months after closing, you were right there to help and advise us. You contributed to the successful resolution of the problem. ...I have several new employees coming into the area for the first time. I have already told them about you, and that you are my ‘Realtor of choice.' Again thanks for everything." ...Jerry F. , Vice-President of a local company

Sarah & Greg R...(Bought our waterfront, Lake Wylie, dream home.) Dear Rufus...My husband and I cannot thank you enough for your time, professionalism, and patience with both of us. Your ability to answer our questions and to anticipate our real estate needs was exceptional. ...we will be telling all our friends about you, your honesty, thoughtfulness, integrity, sincerity, and caring attitude has earned our respect and gratitude. When you said, "To promote our best interests over all others," you really meant it." -- Sarah & Greg R.

Bruce S...(Bought a Lake Wylie, waterfront, FSBO home.) "Just a short note of gratitude and thanks. Wanda and I would never have been able to complete the purchase of the ‘For Sale By Owner' waterfront home without you. Your knowledge of the Lake Wylie and Lake Norman area was superior. Your outstanding advise and attention to detail made this ‘FSBO' deal happen even though Wanda and I were out of state for most of the negotiations, inspections, repair agreement, and finance arrangements. You are the complete Realtor, and Wanda and I consider you and Mary as our friends. Please feel free to use Wanda and I as a reference, and we will be referring all our friends and associates to you. Again, thank you." ...Bruce S. , President and CEO of a large, California-based, retail tire company

Dick & Barb P...(Bought Short Sale, Executive, Golf Course Home.) "Just a short email to say 'Thank you.' I wanted a my dream home, on the golf course, in a country club community. You found it for us. This short sale, dream home would not have closed with out your expertise and superb knowledge. Thanks and have a great year." ...Dick P., US Navy Retired

John B., Ph.D., Associate Professor...(Not just real estate. An ability to act under stress...Thanks Rufus) "Mr. Hutchinson was serving as a referee yesterday in an under-19 soccer match in Birmingham. During the match, two players collided while trying to head the ball. The player from my team was flipped into the air and landed on his head and back. Within seconds Ryan went unconscious, began convulsing and stopped breathing. Mr. Hutchinson immediately reacted to this life-threatening situation and performed a series of actions that revived and stabilized Ryan before the paramedics or trauma team arrived on site. There is no question that Ryan might have died had Mr. Hutchinson not acted so quickly to revive him. Obviously, Mr. Hutchinson was extremely well-prepared to deal with situations like this one, and his actions were heroic." -- Dr. John B.