Panthers Game Not Quite What We Wanted… – Marzia Mazzotti

January 16, 2014

Well, that didn’t end the way we wanted. Tell the truth, though. If someone had told you at the beginning of the season that the Carolina Panthers would win the NFC South and host a playoff game at Bank Of America Stadium in Charlotte you would have thought they were crazy. They did it, though, and for about 90 minutes on Sunday it looked like they were going to win and go to the NFC Championship game in Seattle. I guess it wasn’t meant to be this year. Sure it would have been nice to see Cam Newton and the guys move on but I think I know the real reason we didn’t win on Sunday. This year’s Super Bowl is in New York (well, New Jersey to be precise). Think about it. New Jersey in February. Now, I love New York. It’s one of my all-time favorite cities. I have been to New York several times in February, though, and it is C-O-L-D, Cold. Remember last week’s infamous polar vortex? Well, that’s an average day in February for New York/New Jersey. I have watched enough of the Panthers this year to know that nobody is going to stop Mike Tolbert from moving the ball one measly yard if he really wanted to score. No. I am sure that this was all part of the master plan to spare Panther fans from the frigid temperatures of winter in the Meadowlands. I am quite sure that the decision had been made that this was not the Super Bowl for us. They were just laying the groundwork for what is sure to be next year’s Super Bowl run to sunny Arizona.

Seriously, though. Congratulations to Cam, Steve, DeAngelo, Luke, and all the Panther players and coaches who made this such a memorable year. We’ve come a long way from 2 and 14 just three years ago. I have no doubt that next year will be even greater and there is no reason not to go ahead and book our flight to Phoenix to watch the Panthers win their first Super Bowl. It doesn’t hurt that I’ll be able to work on my tan at the same time.

Dear Peninsula Neighbors,

Although long overdue, we wanted to send a quick note to share our wonderful home selling experience with Marzia Mazzotti (Premier Sotheby’s International Realty).

As you know, any decision to buy or sell a home is an emotional event and having a real estate agent that is not only competent, but also empathetic to these emotions is so helpful. Marzia absolutely shined in both areas.

We have always found it difficult to choose a realtor. Do you go with the name you see most often on the for sale signs, do you choose your neighbor or friend who is an agent, or do you just throw your hands up and google “ great real estate agent near me”? In our case, the decision was easy because we have seen and known Marzia and her family for many years and had a chance to get to know her long before we ever were in the market for a realtor. We appreciated that she was never pushy or ever pressured us, but instead was simply there to offer her help and insight into the state of the real estate market.

Once we finally decided to put our home on the market, we were very satisfied with the entire process from listing to closing. Like many homeowners, we thought selling a house was as simple as putting a sign up in our yard and wait for people to make an offer. Nothing was further from the truth. Marzia walked us through all the steps from guiding us on an appropriate listing price to how to properly stage our home, and explaining all the resources she has at her disposal to market our home beyond the “sign in the yard”. What we were most impressed by was her ability to negotiate and to get the whole thing closed in a timely and stress-free manner.

We would highly recommend her services to anyone looking for a true professional agent who has an exceptional understanding of the overall real estate market and the home selling process. We think her attention to detail, her thoroughness, and her ability to stay on top of everything really sets her apart. You can reach Marzia at 704-497-6599.

Best Regards,

Tim and Cheryl Alessi
(Former Resident of Pelican Point Ln)

Tim and Cheryl Alessi – Former Resident of Pelican Point Ln
“Marzia has succeeded where other Realtors, before her, failed. Her dedication, knowledge of the market and professionalism are second to none. Her skills and bright personality are a powerful combination. Marzia has done an amazing job with my home and I can’t thank her enough. The hardest working, dedicated Agent and an expert in every way! If you are thinking of selling, Marzia is the one to go to. Open your door to her and you will be glad you did.”

Pia Griffin – Former Peninsula Resident – October 2020
“Marzia was very diligent with the process of selling our home. She took time to explain all the facets of selling our home, from the start to the finish. She was readily available any time to answer any questions and kept us updated with upcoming showings and any other points that we needed to know. I’d recommend her to any one looking either to buy or sell a home.”

Sajeev Menon (Caldwell Station – February 2018)
“Marzia was a great help to us and ALWAYS available to answer our many questions. She worked tirelessly to help us sell our current home and purchase the new one. Highest recommendations!!”

Matt and Kristine Sandness (Cornelius and Mooresville – May 2018)
“Marzia could not have been more responsive and helpful throughout the entire buying process, and helped us find our dream home! She was very knowledgable about the Lake Norman area and was always quick to respond to texts, calls, and emails.”

Brendan Kerr (Sterling Point – June 2018)
“Happy fall Sailpoint! I can’t believe how fast the summer flew by. On to crisp, cool days – Yay! Mike and I wanted to drop a quick note to everyone in the ‘hood since not many of us were out and about during that soggy spring. Then suddenly it was time for the moving truck and we were gone! We’re excited to be moving into our new home in Mooresville next month. The decision for our family to leave our beloved friends and neighbors in Sailpoint was tough, but we know we aren’t far…we’ll still see you all around town or up at the Club! What was not a difficult decision was our choice to use Marzia Mazzotti to both help us sell our house and purchase our new home. There may be realtors as experienced and qualified on paper as Marzia who can make a sale in the Peninsula, but we knew when we were ready to move, she was the only choice. We didn’t want to be passed off to a team, and we didn’t want to be somebody’s “way in” to making sales in our neighborhood. Marzia is neither, and she’s right here in Sailpoint which puts her in a unique position as our neighbor to have the inside scoop on its trends and inner workings. She was able to leverage this inside look to ensure we were spending our time and effort at readying our house for sale in the areas that current buyers coming into the Peninsula were looking for. Marzia made me a to-do list that wasn’t half the length of my Teeter list (plus names of contractors if I needed). She also had a strong sense of our home’s value, as you would expect of a professional who keeps an eye on their own backyard. All of this came together and allowed us to list and sell our house in ONE DAY, at full price, without feeling overwhelmed…and that is what truly sets Marzia apart. It was seamless and organized – it all ran like a well-oiled machine. What more could we ask for?

We are going to miss all of you, and plan to stop by the annual Halloween party to say hi to everyone for a bit – can’t wait to see this year’s costumes!!”

Mike and Kate Goldsmith (The Peninsula – October 2018)