Vicky Mitchener
OWNER/BROKER
704-517-0177
vmitchener@dickensmitchener.com Milestones & Memberships
• CEO Global
• World Presidents Organization (YPO Southern 7 Gold)
• International Women’s Forum Carolinas Member
• GRI Certification
• Founder of the Homeowners Impact Fund
• Former Charlotte Chamber of Commerce Board Member
• Canopy Multiple Listing Services
• Canopy REALTOR® Association
• North Carolina Association of REALTORS®
• National Association of REALTORS®
• North Carolina native Vicky Mitchener is the high-energy driving force behind the Dickens Mitchener team of real estate professionals.
• After graduating from Wake Forest University with a degree in political science, Mitchener began an award-winning career as an executive with Xerox.
• After five fulfilling years of travel, promotions, and intense corporate sales, this executive-turned-sales rep was ready for yet another career change and challenge.
• In 1988, Mitchener became a licensed REALTOR® and eagerly entered the competitive Charlotte real estate market where she quickly established herself as one of the city’s top agents.
• Mitchener was not entirely satisfied with the inside operations of the local real estate industry. It was apparent to her that technology and marketing were exactly what the real estate industry was lacking.
• Her vision was to create a forward-thinking, innovative, and strategic real estate firm based on the latest technologies and shared information. The goal was to simplify the entire process of real estate for both the agents and more importantly for the clients.
• She brings more than 30 years of experience to the table and impressive sales of more than $30 million per year.
• One of seven children, she grew up in the small town of Morganton, N.C.
• She and her husband Bill live in Charlotte’s Eastover neighborhood and are the proud parents of three daughters.
• Entrepreneur of the Year by the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce in 1997
• Women in Business Award from the Charlotte Business Journal in 1998
• Two-time recipient of the Fast 50 Business Journal Award
• She is a member of Christ Episcopal Church
• Enthusiastic community volunteer, a former pilot, and an avid snow skier
• CEO Global
• Former Mint Museum Board of Trustees
• Former Charlotte Country Day School Board of Trustees
• Wake Forest University Advisory Board
REALTOR®/BROKER
704-641-5398
dstark@dickensmitchener.com
• Prior to selling real estate, she was a litigation attorney. She practiced in both North Carolina and South Carolina and continues to hold an active law license in North Carolina. Her legal background provides a thorough understanding of the contracts and negotiation processes involved in purchasing and selling homes.
• Ducie brings over 19 years of experience as a full-time REALTOR® and has continually excelled at representing her clients’ best interests.
• Ducie is originally from South Carolina but has lived in Charlotte for more than 24 years.
• After graduating from Ashley Hall in Charleston, S.C., she attended Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, and graduated from the College of Charleston in Charleston, SC.
Milestones & Memberships
• Dickens Mitchener 2022 Top Agent
• Dickens Mitchener Top Producer since 2009
• Canopy Multiple Listing Services
• Canopy REALTOR® Association
• National Association of REALTORS®
• North Carolina Association of REALTORS®
• South Carolina Association of REALTORS®
• North Carolina & South Carolina Bar Associations
• Real Estate Section of the Mecklenburg County Bar
• Christ Church Member
• Upon graduation, she lived in Washington, D.C. for four years where she worked as a writer and editor for the Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys for the Department of Justice.
• Following her time in D.C., she returned to South Carolina to attend the University of South Carolina School of Law.
• During college, she also spent a semester abroad in Seville, Spain.
• She has two daughters and enjoys traveling and sports.
• Licensed Attorney in North Carolina (Active) and South Carolina (Inactive)
• Christ Church Member
• Active supporter of Let Me Run, Supportive Housing Communities, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Roof Above & 24 Hours of Booty
• Homeowners Impact Fund Patron 2020-2023
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I will be your guide in looking through all presented OFFERS. There are many things to consider and price is just one of them. I will help you decide which one best accommodates your needs and timeline.
One of the top reasons to hire a licensed broker is for the next step: NEGOTIATING. I am aware of market trends in our area and can help negotiate the best offer for your home based on the current market and your needs.
Once the offer is accepted it is time for INSPECTIONS. These will take place within the first 2-10 days after an offer is accepted, or during the due diligence period. The buyer will pay an inspector to look through the entire property and list all things the home could need. Big and small things will be on the list. The report will be sent to the buyers for review with their agent. Buyers may or may not try to negotiate items for repair on the list. Once all parties have an agreement, we move on to the next step: APPRAISAL.
If the buyer is utilizing a loan, then an APPRAISAL will be ordered by the loan officer. These are often chosen at random from a pool of appraisers. The goal is to have the appraisal come in at or above the purchase price of the contract so the mortgage lender will approve the loan. It is important the home be in tip top shape at the time of the appraisal.
The TITLE company will make sure the home title is clean for the closing. This means they will look over all paperwork to be sure there are no liens on the property, no extra names on the title, and prepare for closing. They will work with the lender to ensure everything is ready for closing day.
You will want to schedule the transfer and/or shut off all UTILITIES for closing day or the day after. This should be set-up at least 2 weeks prior to closing.
The buyers will do their FINAL WALK-THROUGH up to 4 days prior to closing. This is to make sure all negotiated items have been completed, that the home is clean, and all is as it should be.
Congratulations, you have made it to closing day! CLOSING is when the necessary paperwork to complete the transaction is signed. The papers are signed at the real estate attorney’s office and the title is transferred from the seller to the buyer. Once funded, the buyer receives the keys, and the seller receives payment for the home.
Here is what the settlement doesn’t change:
• Agents who are REALTORS® are here to help you navigate the process of selling your home and are ethically obligated to work in your best interest.
• Compensation for your agent remains fully negotiable, and if your agent is a REALTOR®, they must abide by the REALTOR® Code of Ethics and have clear and transparent discussions with you about compensation. When finding an agent to work with, ask questions about compensation and discuss what you would like to offer buyers.
• You have choices Work with your agent to understand the full range of these choices when selling your home, which will help you make the best possible decision for your needs.
More details about these changes and what they mean can be found at:
facts.realtor
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As an affiliate of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World,® we have access to the highest caliber of real estate professionals in over 70 countries and across six continents. When buying or selling property outside of our local market, our world-class connections can help with real estate needs throughout our continent and to points around the globe. Let us introduce you to a carefully selected sales associate that will provide you with extraordinary service — anywhere your real estate needs take you. Our global network is comprised of the very best real estate companies and the most talented professionals in the world.
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Our invitation-only network was responsible for $272 billion in annual home sales volume among the top 500 U.S. real estate firms in 2024.
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A property such as yours requires a tailored and strategic approach to pricing, marketing and negotiation. Luxury Portfolio International® members represent a level of expertise which gives you the confidence that comes from working with the very best.
We work with our members by tracking the latest trends in real estate, design, travel and lifestyle to help us understand how to best position a property and effectively reach today’s affluent consumer. A sound marketing plan requires knowing your buyer, and we know them better than anybody.
THERE’S STRENGTH IN NUMBERS. Never has that been truer than when coming together in the real estate community to combat homelessness.
THE HOMEOWNERS IMPACT FUND, a designated 501(c)3 nonprofit, invites participants who are in the home closing process to make a small donation that adds up to a substantial gift to local organizations working to lift men, women and children out of homelessness. Because when you harness the power of community, you can weather any storm.
If you’re fortunate enough to have a roof over your head, please consider supporting the Homeowners Impact Fund to help others in need. Funds raised are distributed directly to reputable nonprofit organizations that support individuals and families in finding a path out of homelessness.
Every day, you experience the joy of a place to call home. Every day, more than 3,000 people in the Charlotte area experience homelessness. Every day, more than 580,000 people across the US experience homelessness. Together, we can make a difference.
Become a supporter by following this link: homeowersimpactfund.org/donate For more information, email info@homeowersimpactfund.org
