If you are moving to the Triangle from another area of the country you may not have heard of the company I work for Fonville Morisey. Most of the time prospective clients have heard of Remax, Keller Williams, and Prudential, but not Fonville Morisey. My clients come from all over the US and ask me, "Why did you choose to work for Fonville Morisey?" I say, "I wouldn't even think of working for any other real estate company in the Triangle and I think you'll see why once we view a view properties". Here is the way I see it-there is power to inventory and Fonville Morisey agents have more listings & are more productive than any of the other companies in the area. In essence, strong inventory naturally creates a If you haven't made it to the Triangle yet, and you're still debating on an agent or a company to work with, I'd 
like to tell you why my company is the real estate agency of choice in the Triangle! strong pool of buyers. Fonville Morisey's market share and real estate philosophy are why I decided to work for Fonville Morisey.
For starters, where in the world did the name Fonville Morisey come from? Back in the early ‘70s a couple of fraternity brothers saw the Triangle growing at a fast paced and decided to start a new firm in the area. The gentlemen that founded the company were Tommy Fonville, Johnny Morisey, and Frank Roebuck. Their vision was to create a "boutique" real estate organization that would specialize in the Triangle area and provide differentiated services unlike those of their competitors across the country. The vision, the integrity, and the reputation created by the founders led the company from a small privately held organization to the #41 ranked real estate firm in the country in 2006. And, in 2007, Long and Foster purchased Fonville Morisey as a wholey owned subsidiary making our firm party to the #3 largest real estate company in the US. As those from the Northeast know, Long & Foster is also privately held which was an important decision making factor for the companies' founders when selling the firm. 
More than just market share, Fonville Morisey has been the recipient of several awards that have been voted on by buyers and sellers in the community. For example, 2006, 2008 Independent Awards for Best Real Estate Company in the Triangle. And, Metro Magazine's 2006 Award for Best Real Estate Company in the Triangle.
Clients choose agents for different reasons, usually based on interests, personal preferences,agent specialization, and the need to work with an experienced/established agent. The following links give you a glimpse about me and why clients have chosen Fonville Morisey & me as their agent:
My website
About Tracy Santrock
Testimonials for Tracy Santrock
Fonville Morisey Buyer Agency - The Advantages of Using a Buyers Agent
Cary NC Real Estate>>1st Time Homebuyer's Online Toolkit
Listings & My Commitment to Internet Marketing - Updated
Why choose Cary NC for your next home? Letter to my prospective clients...
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Tracy,
Thanks for putting this information about Fonville Morisey out there. My clients always tell me that we (Fonville Morisey) have the most yard signs and the best website. Depending on where you're from, you may not have heard of Fonville Morisey. When I moved here from Florida 11 years ago, I relocated with a firm I knew and worked for from there. However, when I decided to get my NC license, I chose Fonville Morisey not only because of local recognition but, because I could tell they are always looking for a better way to do things and back the agents with a lot of support and training which in turn helps us support our clients. Thank you for getting the word out.