Michael Kelly, Jr.

Let's Get You Moving

What do Clients Say?

We had a wonderful experience working with Mike as our Real Estate Agent. As discriminating and very picky buyers, my wife and I met with five agents before meeting with Mike. We were immediately impressed with his knowledge of the local markets, his calm, laid back demeanor (I tend to get very passionate about home buying), and his excellent customer service. Mike was literally always ready to meet us anywhere, anytime, for as long as necessary to show us houses we wanted to see, and he also suggested a number of houses that fit our requirements. The house we bought was one he found for us that we would not normally have elected to visit!! Mike was extremely patient as we looked at over 40 homes, many of them homes we asked him to show us on short notice. He returns calls promptly and never kept us waiting for anything, and made the entire process very enjoyable. We highly recommend Mike and his team!!

John and Julie R.

We bought a house in December 2010 that was listed with Hickory Real Estate Group. Mike was so helpful during the buying process that when it came time to sell our former home we listed it with Hickory Real Estate Group. We received an offer within 2 weeks of listing and Mike helped again through the selling process. We recommend Mike not only for his real estate knowledge but also for his calm disposition and quick responsiveness. Thanks Mike!!

Dianne and Ted D.

Mike is really committed to each client and dedicates himself fully to finding you the perfect place. He's flexible, patient, and always looking out for you first. This was our first experience buying a house and we could have easily become overwhelmed. Mike did a great job working with us through the whole process and made everything simple and easy to manage. Hickory Real Estate Group is small but agile, and they focus on the client, not their bottom line. They provide a level of service you just can't get with some larger franchise realty company. I'm recommending Hickory Real Estate Group to everyone I know.

Andrew G.

Selling this house was more stressful than I thought even though I was excited about getting out of it. Mike's ability to remain calm even when I thought I was going to explode was so reassuring and exactly what I needed to see to help keep me on track. His recommendations and suggestions including on things that I didn't need to fix up or replace was extremely helpful and accurate. My house sold quickly with very few changes required. He was courteous, extremely professional, and understood his industry and his market very well. I could not have asked for a better agent.

Lisa P.

We put our home in Mike's hands after it had already been on the market for 6 months and after we had moved more than 1500 miles away. The real estate market was horribly slow and there were simply no offers for a very long time. Mike never gave up on our property, always treated us with respect and gave us honest explanations and straightforward advice. It was a stressful time for us, knowing that we were too far away to take care of anything at the house ourselves. Mike helped us out in so many ways, both big and small... and when he couldn't be there himself, he helped us find a professional who could. In the end, it took us about 18 months to sell our house and the price was a lot less than what we had started out hoping for, but we were very grateful to have sold it at all, considering the downturn that the economy and the real estate market had taken during that 18 months. Additionally, the buyers of our home were clients of Mike's. He had been talking with them for quite a while, knowing our home was perfect for them. Like I said, he never gave up on us. It was a pleasure working with him on this and we would recommend him to ANYONE who has a property or home for sale in the Catawba county area!

Anita B.

About Michael

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