Who Moves North?

Who moves north? Well the answer to that question is me. I moved to Durham, NC in 2005 from a small town in Georgia. I’m proud to say I’m a Georgia Peach but just as proud to say my home is now in Durham! I love Durham! The Triangle area is considered a melting pot and most of us are transplants from other states.
It is always funny when locals (yes there are still a few) try to figure out what part of NC my accent could be from. I hear a variety of questions.” Are you from the Eastern or Western part?” “I’m having trouble with your accent.” I just usually tell them that I’m from New York and then start laughing before coming clean.  Speaking of Northerners (some of my favorite peeps) at first impression they usually either think my accent is charming or that I'm simple. Honestly I prefer to keep it that way. What fun is life without a little mystery? I have had a few clients say that I confused them by my ability to be sweet and brutally honest at the same time. They are caught off guard with my calm but direct negotiating and problem solving skills. I enjoy sharing my love and knowledge of the area with others and guesstimate that 80% of my current business is from people relocating from the North. So is it my southern charm, knowledge of the area and market or my customer service that keeps my clients happy? Call me and find out for yourself!



6 comments:

  1. Stacy, I love this! And I can identify with the "moving North" as I relocated last year to Richmond, VA. People here are puzzled by my accent as well. And the mystique that surrounds us as a result of the accent is fun!

    Take care and keep blogging!

    Love,
    Beth

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  2. You so describe the person I know and love ... a real gem ! Personally, I have been moving south: from Nothern to Southern Europe and now to Africa. But my intuition tells me that one day I may well be living in the USA and more specifically in the Durham area thatI love so much ... and you will certainly be my girl then to find this little "Southern dream house" that I have in my mind :-) !

    Your current & future clients are/will be happy to have you !

    Take care
    Love, Laurence

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  3. Hi Beth!

    Thank you so much for commenting on my first blog! Hope you are enjoying VA! Let's keep them guessing;)

    Love,
    Stacie

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  4. Sweet Laurence!

    My dear International friend! Thank you for always being supportive and a shining light to my soul. I love you and miss you! Keep in mind between my accent and yours we can rule the world! Lol I have a feeling you may end up back in Durham too.

    Love,
    Stacie

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  5. Stacie-
    I love it already. I'm hooked so keep blogging! You're the best friend and real estate agent a girl could have!

    Love you!
    DC

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  6. Thanks DC! You are the best friend and client a girl could have!

    Love You!

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