Welcome to my website. I hope you will browse around and find all the useful tools and information, but honestly, don’t even hesitate to contact me directly. Call me, text or email me, and I will respond promptly. Even if you are just kicking around the idea of buying or selling a home, I am glad to answer your questions. You are inundated with real estate information from all kinds of sources, and I am here to help you make sense of it and how it applies to your situation.
My experience:
I am a full-time Realtor®, specializing in residential real estate in the Charlotte/Lake Norman area for almost 25 years. My husband, Mike, and I are a team; The Carlin Group at Allen Tate Company. We have been through up markets and down markets, using our years of knowledge and experience to guide our clients through challenges to reach successful outcomes. Even in the down years, we continued to receive recognition for exceptional results.
How I work:
I am committed to being available, responsive, and attentive to details for our clients, returning calls and emails the same day.
I am interested in what you want and in helping you reach your goals.
I will give you my honest advice and tell you what you need to know, so you can make informed decisions.
The Carlin Group credentials:
Professional designations may look like alphabet soup to you, but they reflect our commitment to a Code of Ethics and education. They include: Realtor®, Graduate of Realtor Institute, Certified Residential Specialist, Accredited Buyer Representative, New Home Specialist, and Relocation Specialist. We subscribe to professional services to keep up-to-date on the changing trends in our market.
If you are selling a home: You have questions, and we've got the answers. We take the guesswork out of your home sale, and plan with you exactly how to get the results you want. You will receive a detailed marketing plan, attentive service, and follow through. A promise made is a promise kept. Ask for my free Seller Guide and Market Report with sales information and stats for your neighborhood.
If you are a home buyer: We know the territory and we are available for you. You will find all kinds of information on the internet, and we will make sense of it for you. You can rely on us to guide you through the search process, the contract details, and through closing. We have resources for other professional services you may need throughout the process. Ask for my free Buyer Guide.
Mike and I enjoy our clients, and we think they enjoy us too. In fact, in any given year, over 70% of our business is repeat business from our past clients or referrals from past clients. That means a lot to us and we strive to keep that going.
We help home buyers and sellers in about a 20 mile radius of Huntersville, including the Lake Norman area, North Mecklenburg County, Iredell County, Cabarrus County and Eastern Lincoln and Gaston counties.
How may we help you today?
Team members:
Mike Carlin
The Carlin Group
Licensed in North Carolina
Welcome to my website. I hope you will browse around and find all the useful tools and information, but honestly, don’t even hesitate to contact me directly. Call me, text or email me, and I will respond promptly. Even if you are just kicking around the idea of buying or selling a home, I am glad to answer your questions. You are inundated with real estate information from all kinds of sources, and I am here to help you make sense of it and how it applies to your situation.
My experience:
I am a full-time Realtor®, specializing in residential real estate in the Charlotte/Lake Norman area for almost 25 years. My husband, Mike, and I are a team; The Carlin Group at Allen Tate Company. We have been through up markets and down markets, using our years of knowledge and experience to guide our clients through challenges to reach successful outcomes. Even in the down years, we continued to receive recognition for exceptional results.
How I work:
I am committed to being available, responsive, and attentive to details for our clients, returning calls and emails the same day.
I am interested in what you want and in helping you reach your goals.
I will give you my honest advice and tell you what you need to know, so you can make informed decisions.
The Carlin Group credentials:
Professional designations may look like alphabet soup to you, but they reflect our commitment to a Code of Ethics and education. They include: Realtor®, Graduate of Realtor Institute, Certified Residential Specialist, Accredited Buyer Representative, New Home Specialist, and Relocation Specialist. We subscribe to professional services to keep up-to-date on the changing trends in our market.
If you are selling a home: You have questions, and we've got the answers. We take the guesswork out of your home sale, and plan with you exactly how to get the results you want. You will receive a detailed marketing plan, attentive service, and follow through. A promise made is a promise kept. Ask for my free Seller Guide and Market Report with sales information and stats for your neighborhood.
If you are a home buyer: We know the territory and we are available for you. You will find all kinds of information on the internet, and we will make sense of it for you. You can rely on us to guide you through the search process, the contract details, and through closing. We have resources for other professional services you may need throughout the process. Ask for my free Buyer Guide.
Mike and I enjoy our clients, and we think they enjoy us too. In fact, in any given year, over 70% of our business is repeat business from our past clients or referrals from past clients. That means a lot to us and we strive to keep that going.
We help home buyers and sellers in about a 20 mile radius of Huntersville, including the Lake Norman area, North Mecklenburg County, Iredell County, Cabarrus County and Eastern Lincoln and Gaston counties.
How may we help you today?
Team members:
Mike Carlin
The Carlin Group
Licensed in North Carolina
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What People Are Saying
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M. Nixon
This was our second home we sold with Chris and both experiences were top-notch. We highly recommend her in the buying or selling of your home. She is an award-winning industry vet who is extremely knowledgeable about not only the industry but the local market. We used Chris to sell my mom's home this year and then I hired her again to sell my personal home. Her first email that contained the market analysis of my neighborhood and the surrounding area was extremely thorough, blew me away, and sealed the deal. You will have a smooth experience beginning to closing with Chris!
M. Telford
I want to let you know that your sage advice and hands-on approach were exactly what Catrina and I needed. For all that you did, I’m deeply grateful.
Jan Wright
Chris Carlin came highly recommended to me and indeed, she rates 5 stars for professionalism, knowledge, integrity and caring! She understands the current housing market and what the #'s mean in your particular situation. She also comprehends your needs and goals because buying or selling a home can also be an emotional adventure and she personally is with you each step of the process. So, if you are ready to select a realtor, do yourself a favor and call Chris!
Tats De
Mike and Chris are excellent partners for buying and selling the home. I bought my first home with Mike - I was on vacation when we finalized the deal. I had to do nothing and Mike took care of it. 8 years later, I decided to sell my home and I had no hesitation to call on Mike and Chris. Mike made extremely valuable suggestions about upkeeping the property. We more than recovered the amount invested - the house sold at list price, in less than a week. Chris has been phenomenal in sorting through all offers, dealing with relocation company. She reminded me at right time for things to be done by seller. She followed up with relocation company regularly. All of it went smoothly. My only regret is - we moved to Texas and I can no longer have them as my realtors.
Tats De
Mike and Chris are excellent partners for buying and selling the home. I bought my first home with Mike - I was on vacation when we finalized the deal. I had to do nothing and Mike took care of it. 8 years later, I decided to sell my home and I had no hesitation to call on Mike and Chris. Mike made extremely valuable suggestions about upkeeping the property. We more than recovered the amount invested - the house sold at list price, in less than a week. Chris has been phenomenal in sorting through all offers, dealing with relocation company. She reminded me at right time for things to be done by seller. She followed up with relocation company regularly. All of it went smoothly. My only regret is - we moved to Texas and I can no longer have them as my realtors.
Patti and Charlie Ganci
Our niece recommended Chris to us. We are so grateful. Chris was prompt, professional and went above and beyond her responsibility to assist us in the selling process. She was always available to answer our questions and address our concerns. We definitely would use her services again and highly recommend her. Thank you Chris for making our experience a great one.
Lindsay Ferro
We had the pleasure of working with both Chris and Mike on the sale of our home and in buying our new home. We could not have asked for a better experience! Both of them were extremely knowledgeable and always had our best interests at heart. When it came to selling our house, Chris provided us with a tremendous amount of research of the comps in our area, a variety of marketing avenues and advocated on our behalf to get the best price we could for our house. Mike has been such a huge help in representing us in the purchase of our new construction home. He's been with us every step of the way asking questions we wouldn't have known to ask, scheduling inspections and even climbing on top of counters to help us when finding things needing to be repaired prior to closing. He's done a lot of work behind the scenes as well working with the builder to ensure we get what we want and things are done according to schedule. Both Chris and Mike were always in constant communication and there any time we had a question no matter day or night. We highly recommend them both to anyone looking to buy or sale a home. They are great people that you will enjoy working with!
Joe and Barbara
Chris did an awesome job helping us purchase our dream home for our family. She went above and beyond in my opinion. Chris had brought light bulbs to test if there was an electrical issue or just burned out bulbs. She also went to the house and hauled away debris the seller was supposed to have hauled away and didn't and she did this without me asking. She helped with a plumbing concern and even purchased the part needed with her own money. Chris has to be one of the most honest people I know. I can tell she takes pride in her work and she really listens and cares about her clients. I will be hiring Chris shortly to help me sell my current home once we move into our new home. If you are looking for someone who will work hard, honest and really listen to what you want and need, then Chris is your person.
Jim and Dawn Roth
We thoroughly enjoyed working with Chris. We have never had a realtor work so hard to sell a house for us. Her marketing skills are incomparable. We will definitely call her when we are ready to sell our rental property.
Jim and Kathy Roush
Chris was awesome and really covered every angle in getting our house sold. We moved to Oregon so not only did she aggressively market the property but she also handled getting repairs done identified during due diligence. Moving across country is stressful enough but at least I knew Chris was there to handle that side of it. She is a great negotiator and provided really valuable advise and support. Thanks Chris!!
Frank Roldan
I just experienced possibly the very best customer service of all time. I am so impressed! What a remarkable person Chris Carlin at Allen Tate Realtors Charlotte NC. Chris is very knowledgeable of the areas in Charlotte, extremely professional and attentive to the sale of my home and what the market value was in the area. She was extremely accessible and helpful if I had any questions or concerns. I was very happy with her services and would definitely recommend Chris to anyone who's looking to sell or purchase a home. Thank you Chris.
Kim
Five Stars!!!! Chris helped me sale my father’s home and the home I grew up in after he passed away in June. With the house in Charlotte and me in Atlanta, I knew this would be very difficult. Chris made the many adventures this sale took so easy. Chris is so professional, compassionate, and a very experienced realtor. I would highly recommend her as a very confident and knowledgeable realtor.
Bill and Lorrie Carroll
After being longtime neighbors and friends we asked Chris to represent us in the sale of our house. Her knowledge of our house and neighborhood as well as her excellent reputation were the driving factors in our choice. Chris not only met our expectations but exceeded them.
Robert and Doris Anderson
The selling of our house went very well and faster than expected. Chris did a wonderful job marketing our house and keeping us informed throughout the sale.
Rich and Cindy
My wife and I have been acquainted with Chris Carlin for many years, and have been through the purchase and sale of three different homes with her. Chris is extremely knowledgeable, offers great, sound advice, and consistently gets the job accomplished with exceptional results! We trust Chris implicitly and have the utmost confidence in her abilities. We will continue to choose Chris to represent us in any future home transactions. If you want the best in expertise and knowledge, this is the real estate professional you need on your side!!
Jack and Bobbie Penninger
Selling our home after 26 years, Chris confirmed we had selected the right agent following our first meeting. She came well prepared providing us with comprehensive information about the Carlin Group at Allen Tate Realtors. Her presentation was thorough providing the latest in comps, marketing materials, and guidelines for deciding on a list price. Chris leads you through the process step by step. To say she is detailed in her communications is an understatement. No matter day or night, we felt she was available to answer any questions or provide guidance. We truly felt Chris had our (the seller's) best interest at heart by supplying clear explanations which aided us in accepting the "best" offer.
Dianne McConnell
Chris was professional, thorough and very responsive. I would definitely work with her again and refer her to others.
Daniel Anderson
Working with Chris Carlin was a pleasure! Chris helped us through every step of the home-selling process, making the the entire experience "drama-free" and uncomplicated. Chris is professional, honest, and industrious. I highly recommend Chris to anyone interested in buying or selling a home.
Sarah Johnson
Selling my Dad’s home was a very emotional and stressful event in my life. My brother communicated to me that Chris has excellent work ethics and she is person who will see me through this very difficult time. Chris was 100% honest with me through every step in selling the house. Chris is the only person who can help me purchase/sell a house in the future in North Carolina . Thank you, Sarah
Gregg Thompson
She is the reason why we chose a full time, experienced and professional sales agent. She hung in there when the process fell apart and put it all back together. It was a very difficult time for my wife and I...stressful, etc. Chris kept it all together for us during a difficult time. I would recommend her to anybody who is looking for a experienced and professional sales agent. She did her best to keep us sane.
Walt, Doreen and Ellie
Chris, Thank you for all you did for us over the last year in helping us both sell and buy our homes. Your help and advice was priceless and we could never truly express how grateful we are for all the time and effort you put in for us. You are truly a blessing to us.
Alexis Hughes
I had the pleasure of working with Chris as a buyers agent for one of her listings. Being a fairly new agent, there is plenty I've yet to learn but Chris was amazing working with me throughout this process. She was a wealth of knowledge and always available to answer questions for me and my clients about the property. It's not often you run into an agent with such a professional and sunny demeanor. Moving forward, I know if I EVER have Chris as an agent on the other end of a deal, it will go smoothly, professional, and be a pleasant experience!
Mike Mohar
Chris is very knowledgeable of the market and knew what simple upgrades (lighting, etc...) to do before putting my house on the market. Chris's advise is also very important to you and she also has a team available to help out when any issues may arise. My house sold in TWO days (28078) with multiple offers at full price and closed in 30 days. Thanks Again Chris! Mike M.
Bobbi Hodge
After interviewing 4 realtors, there was no doubt that Chris Carlin was my very best choice. She is extremely knowledgable of the marketplace and I trusted her very capable experience in her advice. Chris was there for me as the seller. The house showed to 18 people in 3 days and the final offer was very close to asking price. She was effective in every aspect of service and was available to answer many questions throughout the process. I would highly recommend Chris to others who are in the process of selling their home. Confidence in her attitude, her eagerness to assist in every way, and always moving forward toward the sale and closing of my home made me comfortable having chosen her to do the job. Above all, professional in every way
Joe and Ann Bitel
Chris Carlin was very thorough, personable and made us feel reassured that we chose the right person for the sale of our home. She explained any and all questions and always with a smile. We would not hesitate to recommend her and we did choose to recommend her to our daughter. Thank you Chris for your dedication.
Beverly Finley
Chris Carlin represented me with the sell of my third house and she was by far the best agent I have worked with. She was professional and knows the market. Also, she kept me informed of the process and answered my questions fully. She was attentive and dependable. She has a great personality and sincere. I highly recommend her!
Sandra McDonald
I want to give a big shout out to my realtor, Chris Carlin. I chose her long before I was ever ready to put my house on the market. I read her newsletters and helpful tips throughout the years that she and her husband (also a Realtor) would send out to our community periodically so when the time came to put my house on the market, of course I called Chris. When we met I knew I had the right realtor because it was important to me that the realtor knew our community and was honest, helpful and cared about the client. Chris is friendly, personable and passionate about what she does and very knowledgeable about the industry and our area market. I think the key here for us was that Chris and I was more like a team for the common goal-sell my house. She gave great advice and because I trusted her and also agreed that was the right choice, it paid off tremendously. I also like that Chris was right there to answer any questions and she kept me informed every step of the way. The pictures she took for listing my house blew me away! I couldn't believe it was my house. I feel that I have been blessed over the years in working with Allen Tate realtors and since my former Allen Tate realtor retired years ago, I feel I made the right choice with choosing to work with Chris to sell my home, which sold in just days after being on the market with 5 offers. I want to wish Chris continued success and I will definitely refer her to my friends and family when needed in the future! Chris you rock!
Joanne Williams
Chris made such a positive impression on me when she worked with my realtor to help us buy our home in Claiborne Woods in 1997 that she was the first realtor I considered when I decided to downsize to a smaller home last fall. My first impression was spot on. I contacted Chris in the fall of 2015. She came prepared with a report about my home versus sales in our area. I've always heard you should contact at least 3 realtors but after my first meeting I felt I had honest and unbiased information. She did a walk through the house and pointed out what she thought would help to show the house the best, what needed updating and how to de-clutter. I appreciate that Chris did not pressure us to get the house on the market right away. She worked with us at our speed. Yet, you can count on Chris to always return calls and keep you current on what's transpiring with your sale. I've sold three homes in my life and my experience with Chris was by far the best one. She is the best!
Lanre & Olusola Ladipo
I really enjoying working with Chris Carlin during the time she represented us as our Agent in selling my house at 10529 Old Bridge Lane, Charlotte, NC 28269. She did everything within her power to make sure my house was sold as quickly as possible, despite all the challenges we encountered she never get frustrated that's what I really like about her. I will recommend Chris to any of my friends who are willing to sell their house.
Jim and Bev Forrester
We could not have been more pleased with the decision we made to have Chris and Mike Carlin as the team to sell our home and help us to purchase a new home. We found that the years of experience they provided as successful realtors were evident in every aspect of this very daunting experience. We sold our home in record time and are totally pleased with our new home selection. We highly recommend the Carlin team to anyone! You will also be making an excellent decision by choosing to work with them.
Mike & Kathy Sansone
Chris Carlin went above and beyond as our realtor! We used her to buy our home and then several years later to sell it. In both our transactions, Chris was extremely attentive, knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with. She really did an outstanding job for us and we would recommend her (and have!!) to all our friends and family looking for a realtor!
Dick & Linda McDonald
Chris did an excellent job selling our home. She is very professional and knowledgeable. Our home sold within a week at full list price. I would highly recommend The Carlin Group.
Eileen O'Brien
Chris Carlin is probably one of the best agents in Charlotte and the surrounding areas. I'm sure her professionalism and knowledge of the real estate market are hard to match, always available, guides and advises expertly and will walk you through the process from start to finish. Chris sold my home promptly and above the asking price! What more can be said! She is simply the best, a very kind and savvy lady.
Steve & Deanna Wolz
Our experience with Chris Carlin was "10 stars" out of 5! We have used Chris twice now and won't even think about using another realtor should the situation present itself again. Both times, Chris has helped us sell our home rapidly. The first time was in a very sluggish market and our home sold at just below asking price in 3 weeks. The second time was a strong market and our condominium sold in 2 days -again, at near asking price. Chris is extremely professional, knowledgeable, thoughtful and detailed. She is a great listener and also has excellent ideas and suggestions from her wealth of experience. One of the things we most appreciate about Chris is her willingness to explain things in a clear, understandable manner. The process changes continually based on new laws and Chris is always up-to-date on those changes and able to explain them. She is very well networked within the real estate community as well as respected. We highly, highly recommend Chris.
Laura Baker
Chris is extremely knowledgeable and made the experience of selling a house a pleasure. I would highly recommend her to anyone!
Melvin and Lisa Taylor
Chris was great to work with, she took excellent photos of our home, she promoted our home very well. Our home sold in about twelve days so we are very happy with the results. She was always available for any questions we had. I will recommend Chris to anyone who is ready to sell their home. Thank you Chris for everything!
David and Danelle Higgins
Chris did an excellent job representing us selling our Lake Norman home. It was a rental property, and we live in south Charlotte. Chris made many excellent remodeling suggestions which we took. She then expertly marketed our house which generated many showings before we accepted an offer only 21 days after listing. During the remodeling and then a few corrective items following the inspection, she was a big help identifying and coordinating with vendors to perform the work. Chris was excellent with staying in regular contact with us. When there was a decision to be made she always provided her opinion about alternatives. We will certainly use Chris in the future.
Harold & Louise
Chris went beyond the efforts of an average agent. Her attention to the details in listing our home was what got it sold. If there was anything we needed help with, from repairs to staging, Chris was able to direct us to the best in the Charlotte area. For a successful outcome, we would highly recommend Chris to anyone thinking about listing their home.
Andy Ward
Chris is a very professional and is the best I've seen at what she does. I was very impress with how thorough and organized she was and we never had to worry about any part of the process during selling our house. She is a very dedicated real estate agent and I would highly recommend her to anyone. She will be our choice again when selling and buying our next home!
Suzanne Ward
Our experience with Chris was terrific. She was very knowledgable about pricing, comps and the market for our area. Chris was able to connect us with contractors and each recommmendation was exceptional. I can't say enough positive things about how she handled the sale of our house! We are so glad that she was our realtor.
Greg Lance
Awesome job all the way through process. Chris is very detailed orientated. She sold it for more $ than I thought we could get for house and made sure everything went smoothly and exactly. Also sold house in about 6 weeks including closing. WOW...Thank you Chris....
Jan Roddie
I have had the pleasure of working with Chris on two sells and a purchase. She is a true professional and was always looking out for my interests. She helped immensely with needed repairs on a home being sold while I was out of country. I highly recommend her to anyone in the market for an agent.
Luanne Giragosian
I always thought that Chris would do a great job since I have been receiving her newsletters thru the years. Chris brings a high caliber of professionalism at all times. Her preparedness and communication skills along with her marketing strategies and track record speak for themselves. The personal attention at all times and always making herself available to me demonstrates how she goes above and beyond to satisfy her clients. All realtors should take note of her style and process!
Heather Davis
I've known Chris for over 20 years and she is the only realtor for me. She is hard working, dilegent, very knowledgable, and very professional. She gave us tops on how to stage our house and it sold to the first ones to look at it. She took the stress out of this move and Craig and I are forever grateful! A big thank you to Mike too! Team Carlin rocks!!!
Jim Graham
From the moment we met Chris, she was very professional in her approach to selling our home. She was the detail oriented and responsive agent that we wanted representing us when we listed our home. The Marketing Plan that Chris developed provided an awesome brochure for prospective buyers, and it was just what was needed to sell our home so quickly. Chris kept informed from day one until well after the closing so that we always knew what was happening. She provided her expertise to guide us through the sales process, and made it a very enjoyable experience.
Ryan Bowling
Being both a buyer and a seller, I have worked with Chris over several real estate transactions. From a seller’s perspective, she seems to have her finger on the pulse of the real estate market because knows how to price a house to sell. I’ve listed two houses with Chris and both have gone under contract in less than a month. From a buyer’s perspective, she knows how to help negotiate a good deal. In both cases, she knows the contract process and will work with you every step of the way. She has always made herself available at times convenient to me even if it is just to answer a simple question. I put my trust in Chris for my real estate needs; time-after-time she has delivered. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone.
Hampton Ridge Seller
Sandy and I would like to thank you very much for helping us sell our house in Huntersville. We both feel like you are the hardest working, most involved, most knowledgeable, and most effective real estate agent we have ever worked with.
Happy Home Seller
We so appreciate your marketing expertise, networking resources, and incredible negotiating skills.
Another Happy Home Seller
Now that the sale of my house is completed, I'd like to thank you again for all of your very professional help. Your advice on strategy and pricing was just what I needed. You never hurried or pressured me, and you did a good job of keeping me informed of any new developments.
NorthStone Seller
Chris Carlin has done a wonderful job selling our NorthStone home. She is well organized, creative and very pro-active in her approach to the overall sales process. Chris' attention to detail is amazing. Anyone who would like to deal with THE professional, here is the person.
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This was our second home we sold with Chris and both experiences were top-notch. We highly recommend her in the buying or selling of your home. She is an award-winning industry vet who is extremely knowledgeable about not only the industry but the local market. We used Chris to sell my mom's home this year and then I hired her again to sell my personal home. Her first email that contained the market analysis of my neighborhood and the surrounding area was extremely thorough, blew me away, and sealed the deal. You will have a smooth experience beginning to closing with Chris!