Archive for February, 2012

Plantation Properties Wins Award

Sunday, February 26th, 2012

WQC Award Logo

We are proud to announce that Plantation Properties has earned the 2011 Website Quality Certification (WQC), presented by Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® to member companies that have demonstrated excellence in website design, functionality and execution.

Every aspect of our site was reviewed to ensure exacting standards were met in six key areas, ranging from design and content to human interactivity to search engine optimization.  The WQC was introduced in 2009 to recognize and encourage superior websites among Leading Real Estate Companies of the World’s 550 member firms.  

“With so many people going online to obtain information on homes, communities and everything relating to home buying and selling, it is vital for a real estate firm to have a current, easy-to-use and relevant website,” notes Pam O’Connor, president/CEO of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®.  “By earning the Website Quality Certification, Plantation Properties has demonstrated that it offers fundamental online resources to home buyers and sellers, which are further supported by the expertise only a dedicated real estate professional can provide.”       

Plantation Properties has spent years building a compilation of resources to help buyers and sellers make educated, financially solid real estate choices.  Not only do we take pride in our website being relevant and easy to use, but also in our efforts to add a personal community touch. Our agents are experts in their field and take pride in referring people to our website as a reference for the wide variety of vibrant communities we represent. Receiving this award is an honor that we have worked very hard to achieve.

Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® is the largest network of top independent local and regional brand-name brokerage firms in the residential sector of real estate. The 550 firms affiliated with Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®are represented by 4,600 offices and 140,000 associates in more than 30 countries worldwide. The organization’s leadership is demonstrated by the fact that its affiliates comprise 15 of the top 25 real estate companies in the country. Collectively, LeadingRE affiliates produced nearly 800,000 home sales valued at $225 billion in the U.S. in 2010. In addition, LeadingRE locally-branded affiliates hold the Number One position in sales in 40% of the top 96 markets in the U.S., more than any national franchise organizations.

Golfing Amenities at St. James Plantation

Tuesday, February 14th, 2012

Are you in the middle of a cold winter longing for your golf clubs? To help you make it through, we thought it was time to highlight the amazing golfing opportunities at St. James Plantation (just one of our fabulous, amenity filled communities). This is just a taste of what is in store for you when you make the move to St. James…

The Reserve Club

18-hole course by Nicklaus Design

Named the “Best New Course in North Carolina” when it opened in 2006. Rolling terrain, beautiful water features and lush vegetation all aid in shot making and strategy perfecting.  The 7,100 yard layout is of championship caliber. The multi-million dollar clubhouse was designed by Hugh Barrett Coyle and provides members  with various dining and meeting areas. Enjoy the spectacular views from the  comfortable porches or relaxing by the fire pit.

The Members Club

27-hole course designed by Hale Irwin.

This is the only club on site that offers 27 holes. Irwin was a three time US Open champion and designed the original 18 holes. The additional 9 holes were designed by Tim Cate, a world renowned East Coast golf course designer. Adding more sand, water and elevation to the existing rolling hills and beautiful tree layout is what puts this course in a league of it’s own. There are multiple tee boxes and lines of play in the par 72 layout of the 6,687 yards of lush green.  The clubhouse is equipped with a pro shop, grille and meeting rooms. A top of the line Members Athletic Club includes a fitness center with  year round swimming pools, sauna/steam rooms, clay tennis courts, group classes and even massage to end a great day.

The Founders Club

18-hole course designed by P.B. Dye

This course plays to 7,016 yards and  has the highest slope rating of any on the East Coast. Using marshes, vegetation, water hazards and pot bunkers make for an interesting game.  The course plays along the Intracoastal Waterway’s breathtaking views.  To top off the experience, there is a clubhouse with restaurant, bar and a pro shop. Swimming pool and tennis courts are available as well.

The Players Club 

18-hole course designed by Tim Cate

This  6,940 yard par 72 course that was designed by a North Carolina native in 1997. The narrow fairway design forces accuracy off the tees. Waste bunkers with Carolina hardwoods blend right in with the salt marshes and tidal creeks. The clubhouse amenities include pro shop, grille and bar, meeting rooms and beautiful porches.

With all of these choices for daily life changing golf experiences, isn’t it time you took the first step to owning a home in one of these neighborhoods? Contact us today to find the perfect home for the rest of your life.