Broker/ Buyer's Agent

RALEIGH, NC-  Stefanie Bell, New Homes Listing Director for The Jim Allen Group, Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston, is pleased to announce that Sam Zerarka has joined their award winning team of Realtors.  Zerarka joins the team after relocation from San Francisco, California and brings with him nearly 14 years of sales and marketing experience.  Zerarka began his career in real estate in 2003 in San Francisco, one of the most highly competitive real estate markets in the country.  Zerarka also has a background in Information Technology where he worked for 7 years before beginning his career in real estate.   Zerarka is an active member of the North Carolina Association of Realtors, the Raleigh Association of Realtors, the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County, the Triangle Sales and Marketing Council, and the National Association of Realtors.  Zerarka will represent The Jim Allen Group as a buyer’s agent specialist working with new construction and resale homes.

“Zerarka’s dedication to excellence and his extensive background in sales and marketing will be quite an asset to our team.  We are really looking forward to seeing Sam excel and take the Triangle market by storm,” says Jim Allen, President of The Jim Allen Group.

RALEIGH, NC-  The Jim Allen Group, Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston, are pleased to announce that Angie Thoman has joined their award winning team of Realtors.  Angie, a seasoned real estate professional has been practicing real estate for over 20 years.  Thoman was the recipient of the Platinum Million Dollar Club MAME Award for 4 consecutive years from 2004-2007. Thoman is an active member of the North Carolina Association of Realtors, the Raleigh Association of Realtors, the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County, the Triangle Sales and Marketing Council, and the National Association of Realtors.  Thoman will represent The Jim Allen Group as a buyer’s agent specialist working with new construction and resale homes.

“Thoman’s years in the customer service profession and her zest for success will make her a wonderful addition to our already award winning team.  We are delighted to be able to welcome Thoman to our team and look forward to many successful years ahead,” says Jim Allen, President of The Jim Allen Group.

RALEIGH, NC-  The Jim Allen Group, Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston, are pleased to announce that Gudrun Casey has joined their award winning team of Realtors.  Gudrun joins the Jim Allen Group after spending nearly 20 years in various Airline Customer Service capacities.  Her past customer service experiences and dedication to her profession will prove to be a successful addition to the team.  Casey will represent The Jim Allen Group as a buyer’s agent specialist working with new construction and resale homes.
“Casey’s years in the customer service profession and her zest for success will make her a wonderful addition to our already award winning team.  We are delighted to be able to welcome Casey to our team and look forward to many successful years ahead,” says Jim Allen, President of The Jim Allen Group.

RALEIGH, NC-  The Jim Allen Group, Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston has seen a recent upturn in the market and are pleased to announce 3 of their outstanding neighborhoods that have been among the many success stories.  Bowling Green, a single family neighborhood from the $200s located in Wake Forest has had 4 home sales in less than thirty days.  Bowling Green features amenities such as a swimming pool and playground facility.   Custom built by Cambridge Homes and HJ Morris Construction Inc. attention to detail in these artfully crafted homes is what distinguishes Bowling Green from other neighborhoods in this price point. 
Taylor’s Creek is a true success story with 8 sales within a 3 month time period, no homes of which were even completed before being sold.  The listings in which The Jim Allen Group holds for Taylor’s Creek, a single family neighborhood located in Raleigh and starting from the $120s, are built by Imperial Custom Homes.  Majestic Oaks has had 3 sales in the past 2 months.  The neighborhood features a magnificent location and neighborhood amenities include golf, tennis, a club house, pool and recreation areas.  Homes for sale in Majestic Oaks start from the $350s and offer lots that are approximately 1/3 acre in size.  The custom builder team in Majestic Oaks features award winning builders, Homestead Building Company, Imperial Custom Homes, Kurt Dixon, Prewitt Custom Homes, Sawyer Homes, and Stellar Blu Construction.
 “We are thrilled about this up-turn in the market and hope it will be a good sign for things yet to come in 2010.  These three neighborhoods, Bowling Green, Taylor’s Creek, and Majestic Oaks are all great examples of the numerous products, price points, and great builders we at The Jim Allen Group have to offer,” says Jim Allen, President of The Jim Allen Group. 

About The Jim Allen Group
The Jim Allen Group is comprised of 16 Buyers Agents, seven office staff, and Jim Allen, the #1 Agent in the Triangle since 1996.  For more information about Jim Allen and his team, please call The Jim Allen Group at 919-845-9099 or visit their website at www.JimAllen.com . Sales and marketing by The Jim Allen Group, Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston, 5000 Falls of Neuse Rd., Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27609.

RALEIGH, NC- The Jim Allen Group, Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston are pleased to announce the opening of The Meadows located in Wake Forest, NC.  This 104-lot Wake Forest neighborhood is conveniently located near the exciting downtown district of Wake Forest and will feature ranch plans, 1.5-story, and 2-story homes from the low $200s.  The homes feature a number of upgrades, not common in homes at this price point; Standard features include custom light fixture packages, six panel interior doors, and stainless steel appliances; granite countertops, custom trims, and hardwoods.  The homes are built by local award winning builder MD Chadwick Company LLC.  The Meadows will feature a future children’s recreation area and will be convenient to nearby amenities such as shopping, dining, and other conveniences.
 “We are delighted to be able to list such fantastic homes at a price point like this in Wake Forest. We are so excited about this addition to the Wake Forest community and know that the homes offered throughout this neighborhood will be both quality built and will retain their value for many years to come.,” says Jim Allen, President of The Jim Allen Group. 

About The Jim Allen Group
The Jim Allen Group is comprised of 16 Buyers Agents, seven office staff, and Jim Allen, the #1 Agent in the Triangle since 1996.  For more information about Jim Allen and his team, please call The Jim Allen Group at 919-845-9099 or visit their website at www.JimAllen.com . Sales and marketing by The Jim Allen Group, Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston, 5000 Falls of Neuse Rd., Suite 100 Raleigh, NC 27609.

RALEIGH, NC- The Jim Allen Group, Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston, is pleased to announce Braeburn, a new Energy Star certified neighborhood located in Franklin County.  This neighborhood has gone beyond those of other Energy Star compliant neighborhoods that require only 15% of the home to be Energy Star built.  “There are a number of different alterations you can make to a home in order for it to be considered Energy Star Certified; most other Energy Star neighborhoods comply to the minimum requirement which is 15%.  The builders in Braeburn have gone above and beyond and built their homes at 50%, 35% higher than what is required.  There are simply no other homes in this price point in the area that offers such a high grade of Energy Star certifications,” explains Jim Allen, President of the Jim Allen Group.  Braeburn features a total of 92 1-acre lots with beautifully built traditional homes starting in the $200s.  Braeburn’s builder team consists of local award-winning builders such as Chadmor Homes Inc., Noel Homes, Sumner Construction, and Treysons.
 
About The Jim Allen Group
The Jim Allen Group is comprised of 16 Buyers Agents, seven office staff, and Jim Allen, the #1 Agent in the Triangle since 1996.  For more information about Jim Allen and his team, please call The Jim Allen Group at 919-845-9099 or visit their website at www.JimAllen.com . Sales and marketing by The Jim Allen Group, Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston, 5000 Falls of Neuse Rd., Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27609.

RALEIGH, NC-  The Jim Allen Group, Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston, are pleased to announce that Tim McBrayer has joined their award winning team of Realtors.  Tim joins the Jim Allen Group from the Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Falls office.  A long time North Carolina real estate broker, Tim spent the last 25 years working in advertising, sales management and marketing consulting.  Tim joined general brokerage real estate in 2007 and currently serves with the following community organizations:  member of the Wake County Public School System’s Superintendent’s Parents Advisory Committee, Wake County Government Representative for the RDU Noise Abatement Committee, Education Committee member on the Green Home Builders of the Triangle, one of 136 EcoBrokers in the state of North Carolina, one of 127 agents in North Carolina as an Accredited Staging Professional, and the President of the North Wake Real Estate Professionals.  Tim also holds the following designations:  Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES), ePro, and an Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR). 
“Tim’s years in marketing and sales and the education he received while achieving his MBA will certainly be of infinite worth to our organization.  We are delighted to be able to welcome Tim to our team and are confident that with his experience and knowledge of the Triangle market, he will be a great addition to our team,” says Jim Allen, President of The Jim Allen Group.

About The Jim Allen Group
The Jim Allen Group is comprised of 16 Buyers Agents, seven office staff, and Jim Allen, the #1 Agent in the Triangle since 1996.  For more information about Jim Allen and his team, please call The Jim Allen Group at 919-845-9099 or visit their website at www.JimAllen.com . Sales and marketing by The Jim Allen Group, Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston, 5000 Falls of Neuse Rd. Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27609.

Jim Allen Group ranked #64 in the country in closed transactions and #77 in the country in closed sales volume for 2008!
The Jim Allen Group, Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston was honored by the Wall Street Journal as #64 in the country in closed transactions and #77 in the country in closed sales volume for 2008.  The Wall Street/ LORE Top 400 in the country is based on a survey of over 7,000 brokerage firms, associations of Realtors, and hundreds of other sources to determine the top real estate professionals in the United States.  The Top 400 is based on the compilation of separate rankings which include closed transactions and sales volume for both top individual sales professional and top real estate team.
“We are both honored and elated to be listed among these other top real estate professionals.  It is a true testament to the hard work and dedication of our award winning sales team,” says Jim Allen, President of The Jim Allen Group. 

About The Jim Allen Group
The Jim Allen Group is comprised of 16 Buyers Agents, seven office staff, and Jim Allen, the #1 Agent in the Triangle since 1996.  For more information about Jim Allen and his team, please call The Jim Allen Group at 919-845-9099 or visit their website at www.JimAllen.com . Sales and marketing by The Jim Allen Group, Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston, 5509 Creedmoor Road, Raleigh, NC 27612.

Great Wake Forest location!

RALEIGH, NC-  The Jim Allen Group, Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston are pleased to announce the opening of the Broad Street section of Bowling Green located in Wake Forest, NC.  This exclusive 40-lot Wake Forest neighborhood is conveniently located near the exciting downtown district of Wake Forest and will feature single family homes from the $190s.  The homes are built by award winning builders, Cambridge Homes and H.J. Morris Construction, Inc.  These fantastic homes offer a variety of upgrades such as granite countertops, tiled baths, hardwood floors, 42-inch cabinets, accent paint colors, oil-rubbed bronze hardware, and crown molding.  Bowling Green features amenities such as a swimming pool and playground.   Attention to detail in these artfully crafted homes is what distinguishes Bowling Green from other neighborhoods in this price point.
 “We are delighted to be able to list such fantastic homes at a price point like this in Wake Forest and know Bowling Green will be a wonderful addition to the Wake Forest community,” says Jim Allen, President of The Jim Allen Group. 

About The Jim Allen Group
The Jim Allen Group is comprised of 16 Buyers Agents, seven office staff, and Jim Allen, the #1 Agent in the Triangle since 1996.  For more information about Jim Allen and his team, please call The Jim Allen Group at 919-845-9099 or visit their website at www.JimAllen.com . Sales and marketing by The Jim Allen Group, Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston, 5509 Creedmoor Road, Raleigh, NC 27612.

North Raleigh's Last Great Neighborhood

RALEIGH, NC- Stefanie Bell, New Homes Listing Director for The Jim Allen Group, Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston is pleased to announce that Stonehenge Park is now accepting pre-sales.  This exclusive 38-lot North Raleigh neighborhood is conveniently located right off Howard Road and will feature single family custom homes priced from the $550’s.  The homes are situated on one quarter to one half acre and feature not only a great location but an amenity packed swim and tennis club just feet from your front door.  Homes will be built by an award winning team of builders or you may choose to bring your own builder.   Attention to detail in these artfully crafted homes and amazing quality are what distinguishes Stonehenge Park from other neighborhoods in this price point.
 “This is simply North Raleigh’s last great neighborhood.  These homes will satisfy a number of different homeowners and offer the flexibility of lots where you can customize your own floor plan for what works best for one’s individual situation.  We are simply thrilled to be chosen as the exclusive agent for sales and marketing for this neighborhood and know this opportunity will not be available for long,” says Jim Allen, President of The Jim Allen Group. 

About The Jim Allen Group
The Jim Allen Group is comprised of 16 Buyers Agents, seven office staff, and Jim Allen, the #1 Agent in the Triangle since 1996.  For more information about Jim Allen and his team, please call The Jim Allen Group at 919-845-9099 or visit their website at www.JimAllen.com . Sales and marketing by The Jim Allen Group, Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston, 5000 Falls of Neuse Rd., Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27609.