About Mike Kelly

President, REALTOR®, Broker, CRS, GRI, GREEN, CLHMS . We take the responsibility of helping our clients sell their home very seriously. The real estate market is always changing and we are constantly challenging ourselves to find the most efficient way to market and sell our clients homes. From great photography, to superior marketing, and expert negotiation skills we work really hard to get your home sold as quickly as possible and for the best possible price. Mike also hosts a weekly podcast called The Real Hickory Podcast where He discusses issues that involve our area and the local real estate market. You can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or go to www.RealHickoryPodcast.com QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE GENERAL: Full time, full service REALTOR® Trained professional negotiator Knowledge of computer technology Multi-million dollar producer Marketing expertise Problem solver CREDENTIALS: NC Licensed Broker Graduate, REALTORS Institute, GRI Certified Residential Specialist, CRS Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist, CLHMS National Association of REALTORS®, member SPECIALTIES: Single-family residences New construction sales Luxury properties First-time buyers Investment properties Lot/Land Sales Relocation Lake front property Energy Efficient for Homes EXPERTISE: Real Estate Finance Listening skills to identify your needs Innovative sales & marketing strategies for clients Effective negotiating strategies for clients Knowledge to effectively close a deal Investment Property Energy Efficiency SPECIALTY MARKETS: Buyer Representative Luxury Properties Relocation New Homes First Time Buyers Lot/Land ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS: Catawba Valley Associations of Realtors Catawba County Chamber of Commerce Hickory - Catawba Valley Home Builders Association Rotary Club of Catawba Valley EXPERIENCE: February 2010 - Present: REALTOR/Broker, President HICKORY REAL ESTATE GROUP Inc. June 2008 - February 2010: REALTOR/Broker with CENTURY 21 American Homes August 2006 - June 2008: REALTOR/Broker with Prime Properties, a Discount Broker Pre-Real Estate Experience: Self Employed Real Estate Investor Manager for TJ Maxx Assistant Manager for KMart EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration / Human Resource Management Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ AWARDS and Service 2017 President Catawba Valley Association of Realtors 2013-2018 Director Catawba Valley Association of Realtors 2014 REALTOR OF THE YEAR ~ Catawba Valley Association of Realtors 2009 QUALITY SERVICE AWARD ~ Century 21 2009 RUBY AWARD ~ Century 21