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Terry was exactly the agent we needed for our relocation from the New York area to Charlotte.

We first explored a move to Charlotte a couple years ago, saw his video online and realized he had lived in Hoboken, NJ, where we were living at the time. We were looking to flee Wall Street for better weather and cost of living and we felt particularly comfortable because we learned Terry had helped many similar clients move from the banking world in NY to Charlotte. Our move was pushed back, but I reached out again this year when we were finally ready to make a move, and Terry's guidance was critical. Like many people do, we had pre-selected several homes based on online photos before our arrival, but Terry counseled us that there is no substitute for seeing property in person. We did see those homes, but he also encouraged us to consider additional homes that he had found. As it turns out, the house we had loved online was our least favorite house, and the second house Terry showed us on our first day of the search was 100% perfect for us. Here are our favorite things about Terry:1) He lets you guide the process as much or as little as you want, but always offers helpful suggestions at the right time. He did not guide us to the most expensive house -- he was focused on getting us the *right* house.2) He is a strong but reasonable negotiator. 3) He is extremely responsive. 4) He has good judgment. Terry will not hesitate to steer you away from a questionable purchase. For apartment-dwellers who have never dealt with houses, this is especially important.5) He's fun to be around during a process that is inherently stressful. Don't underestimate the importance of a pleasant partner in this process.I hope we never have to move again, but if we do, Terry will be our first call!

Kurt Havens

It was a great pleasure to work with Terry McDonald.

English is not my first language so forgive any mistakes. The first time we met Terry was 5 years ago before moving to Charlotte. His site and presentation helped us to understand how to find a home that you need and like. Terry and his associates were very responsive and gave us great suggestions and basic science to find the perfect home. We bought the house and lived happily there 4 years. However, life moved forward and one day we realize that we need to sell the house. We tried to sell the house ourself for 6 month without success. And we decided asked Terry again to help us, this time with selling. From the first days we realized that we have a great guy, he knew just what to do. He prepared a solid plan on how to perform small renovations and professionally stage the house for a quick sale, with minimal investments. In 6 weeks our 4000 + sf home was transformed. His recommendations regarding new designs were very professional and get straight to the point. During the first month we got several offers and choose the best one. There are not enough words to express our appreciations of his job as he helped us move on with our life.

Polina and Michael Katz
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"I can't recommend Terry enough for anyone interested in buying a house. This was my first home and Terry made the whole process very easy. He genuinely helped us weigh the pros and cons for each option and never pushed us towards one property in particular. Terry was extremely responsive and very knowledegable of the neighborhoods in which we were looking."
5 /5.0
by Jack Meek
"Terry helped us buy our home in 2018. Now three years later, we are glad to still call him our realtor and more importantly friend. We have had various realty related questions over the years and he is alway eager to help us with his very knowledgeable answers! We continue to recommend him to all our friends and colleagues and really anyone that we know who is looking to buy or sell."
5 /5.0
by Jessica Cunningham
"Terry is an absolute rockstar and a joy to work with. This was my first time buying a house and he made it as easy a process as possible. He was there for me 100% of the time, quick to respond, and helped fill in the gaps in my knowledge. His extensive background throughout the real estate world was a huge asset and I always knew that his intention wasn’t to get me into a house as quick as possible, but to get me into my dream home regardless of how long it took. And the best part is I know that he’s only one call away and is there for me even after closing. I can’t recommend The McDonald group enough and will definitely be using them for all of my future endeavors."
5 /5.0
by Cannon Spradley
"Terry was extremely helpful throughout the entire process of buying a home. Due to his background as a builder, Terry brings more to the table than your typical agent. With the current Charlotte market being a tough "Seller's market", as a buyer you need someone who is knowledgeable and has the experience to negotiate a favorable contract. I personally put offers in on three different properties before I finally won the home I purchased. It takes a determined agent to persevere through this type of market in order to find your next home!"
5 /5.0
by kpringl0
"This is not our first but our second time working with Terry and it was just as wonderful! He was extremely knowledgeable about the areas we were looking, the type of home we liked and wanted and really stuck to our budget! We absolutely love our new home and it’s all thanks to Terry! Whenever we are on the lookout again we will absolutely call him - I highly recommend Terry as an agent. He is responsive, creative and will work hard to help you find your dream home!"
5 /5.0
by Stephanie Papadakis
"Terry was fabulous! This is the second time we bought with him and he was just as wonderful the second time around. He walked us through each step of the process on both the sale of our townhouse and buying our new house. Even after we moved in, he gave us recommendations for plumbers and handymen to make sure we were all set. Would highly recommend Terry to everyone!"
5 /5.0
by carolyn l finocchi
"Terry just found us the perfect lake house. He and his team guided us through the entire process flawlessly. Should I wish to buy more realestate in the greater Charlotte area, he and his son Bobby will be my first call—Period. We look forward to hosting he and his family for a cruise on our boat once spring arrives."
5 /5.0
by Jake Waite
"Terry was extremely helpful and knowledgeable in helping purchase my home, all while staying personable and approachable. I would strongly recommend him to others."
5 /5.0
by jimoore2014
"This is our second time working with Terry through the home buying process. This time around, he was our realtor for both the selling of our old house and buying of our new home. He not only was there for us, listening to our wish list, concerns, and thoughts - he was patient with us throughout the process without being overbearing or pushy. He took time to meet with us 1:1 to discuss our options and the areas that we were interested in. He provided his insight and expertise as we began our search. And he was very prompt when we needed his assistance, as the housing market during the time of purchase was moving very quickly. Terry’s ability to listen well and to read his clients and their wants/needs is a gift and will continue to serve him well as he works with many clients. Furthermore, we are more than happy with the outcome of our buying/selling process as our home sold for well over the original appraisal price, and he was an integral part of the negotiating process on our new home! We highly recommend Terry and his team to support you through the buying/selling process and can assure you that you will not be disappointed! Thank you Terry and team!"
5 /5.0
by Stuart Cary
"Terry was my real estate agent for buying my first home. He was always extremely nice and had extensive knowledge of the industry. I would recommend using Terry as your realtor."
5 /5.0
by colweljl5
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