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Rick Markowski

MANAGING BROKER

I have been licensed Realtor and Broker in Charge in the Greater Greenville area for well over 25 years. In 1995, I pioneered the first “Exclusive Buyer Agency” Firm in Greenville called Buyers First Realty which later became Realty Source. In 2002, I opened the original Exit Realty franchise in Greenville called Exit Upstate Realty. In addition, I h helped develop the Exit Professional Institute, where we taught new and under developed agents to learn the basic skills in real estate. In 2010, we merged with Wilkinson ERA which later became Market Pros Realty in 2018.

In 2020, Scott Wilkinson approached us with becoming part of the NorthGroup family. NorthGroup is the most modern, up to date real estate firm for business minded agents. Agents no longer are burdened with unnecessary splits and transaction fee and can truly be independent with all the support and industry tools for success. We are proud to be with NorthGroup and I look forward to helping new and experienced agents with expanding their careers and development.

I am a Graduate of the University of Delaware with a business degree and bring a wealth of business knowledge to the industry. NorthGroup is a great company and I look forward to helping Agents with the business side of real estate.

Katherine Childers

MANAGING BROKER

Tony Mohtady

MANAGING BROKER

I have been a Licensed Real Estate Broker in Charge/ Broker-Owner for more than 30 years. In that time, I have Managed and Trained over 700 agents. In 1994, I opened RE/MAX Platinum in North Brunswick, NJ and, grew my company to 4 more offices in Central New Jersey with 230 agents. In 1998 I was Manager of the Year for the National Association of Realtors. I Sold my company in 2006 and moved to North Carolina, where I opened another Real Estate office. Being in the NorthGroup family is the best decision I have made since moving to Wilmington.

I look forward to helping new and experienced agent grow their Real Estate business. I am a graduate of Liberty University with an MBA and a US Army Veteran. Agents need to Buy Real Estate and not just sell it. Join NorthGroup and let my experience and knowledge help you grow your wealth as a Real Estate Entrepreneur and Salesperson.

Allana Ross

MANAGING BROKER

I'm a full-time, full-service real estate broker. My clients include: sellers; first-time homebuyers; buyer & seller relocation; active duty military; veterans; investors; builders; and financial institutions with foreclosure properties. In 2001, I relocated from Nova Scotia, Canada to Havelock, NC as a marine corps wife. I currently live in New Bern with my husband, Marston Crawford, daughter, Audrey and two rescue pets. I graduated from Mount Saint Vincent University with a Bachelor of Arts and then completed post-graduate studies in Human Resources. I attended East Carolina University and have a NC Teacher's License. I am passionate about renovating, reusing and repurposing everything from household items to real estate. In 2006, I bought my first home and discovered I am addicted to houses. I've bought and renovated foreclosure properties. I own and manage both long-term rental and vacation rental properties. Becoming a Realtor was an easy transition that combined my interests, education and work experience. I am a NC State Certified Beekeeper. I am Past President of the Craven-Pamlico Beekeepers Association. I am an active member of the New Bern Shrine Club and I volunteer at Public Radio East. If you've taken the time to learn this much about me you now know I am your Realtor for Life. Give me a call or send me a message to introduce yourself. Let's make home happen for you!

Jim Lunsford

MANAGING BROKER

My understanding of excellent client services stems from his colorful and decorated sales background. From Insurance sales to Real Estate, I understand the need for distinctive real estate representation. Today, as a REALTOR® specializing in the Brunswick Counties in North Carolina and Horry County, South Carolina, I couldn't ask for a better job. "It's a great feeling to live and work in an area with so many real estate opportunities. I've lived in NC all of my life, and every day I gain a greater appreciation for all that this area has to offer.

I received my insurance license in 2007 and began working as an AFLAC agent. In 2009 I started working in the office at Prudential Hickory Metro, learning the behind-the-scenes of real estate while still pursuing the insurance field. In 2010 I began working at Colonial Life as an Agency Sales Manager in charge of recruiting, sales, servicing, and writing new business. In March 2013, I made a move to become a full-time REALTOR®. In October 2014, I moved to the Wilmington, NC, area. I was raised in the Caldwell County area and moved to Wilmington in 2014, and finally settled in Holden Beach, NC, in 2017. I love to travel, find new restaurants, movies, cooking, and boating in the sun. Life is good!

Nancy Legg

MANAGING BROKER

I was fortunate enough to enter in the profession of Real Estate fin 1988. I became a certified instructor in South Carolina in 1991 and then became certified in North Carolina in 1999. I decided to take advantage of the diversity of real estate and became a licensed appraiser in SC. I also decided to take position as trainer, recruiter, Broker-in-charge, manager of R.E office, and real estate sales and consulting.

I am currently Broker in charge/manager for Wilkinson ERA Real Estate, in Charlotte, NC and also Rock Hill, SC. I am extremely privileged to be affiliated with one of the largest and fastest growing companies in North and South Carolina.

I am a big believer in education, having earned the Consumer-Certified Real Estate consultant designation, the Certified Residential Specialist designation, Graduate, REALTOR's Institute designation, in my pursuit of additional education, not required to meet mandatory education requirements to remain licensed. As an instructor, I completed the Certified Real Estate Instructor course with the Instructor Training Institute, to become ITI Certified. I am extremely proud to have been named SC Association of REALTORs Instructor of the Year, 2005. I currently have gone into partnership to create the Real Estate School of the Carolinas, Inc and intend to offer NC and SC prelicensing, post licensing, Continuing Education and specialized training for both states.

Edward "Buddy" Blackman

MANAGING BROKER

Edward "Buddy" Blackman transitioned to the Real Estate field from the computer Industry in 2004. Starting off with Coldwell Banker and becoming a Previews International Broker.

With 18 years of experience working with Buyers, assisting them with the complicated important task of making their purchase. He works with Sellers to prepare their home for selling, market to the world and guide them from walk thru , to offers, to closing.

Buddy has a diverse background of experience including Single family Homes, Investment Property, Land or Horse Property along with an abundance of knowledge in using VA, USDA, Conventional, FHA 203K loans. His wisdom triumphs the field.

Erin Maldonado

MANAGING BROKER

Erin Vallejo Maldonado is one of Charlotte's leading realtors and one of the area's most experienced negotiators with more than 20 million dollars in property transactions.

Licensed in both North Carolina, South Carolina, and Designated as a International Luxury Real Estate Specialist, Erin is dedicated to diligently assist home buyers through the process of finding their dream home and sellers in accomplishing their real estate goals. Erin also serves as the Lead Mentor for North Group Real Estate as she guides new agents through starting their careers. With a growing company Erin established her Team, Homes of the Carolinas in 2019 to help benefit the care that offered to clients.

A resident of Matthews, Erin has lived in the Charlotte Region for over 35 years. Watching the city grow and emerge into the populated Queen City she enjoys helping people to relocate to the area. Erin graduated from UNCC with her degree in Education and Montreat College with a Masters of Arts in Education. She applies her Education knowledge through her mentoring. Erin has experience working with major relocation firms in the successful transition of corporate executives to the Charlotte region, she is one of the region's most respected, trusted, and admired experts.

Erin is active in many local community organizations including The Sandbox, VermilliRUN, Toys for Tots, E2Digital, and Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools.