Why Terra Vista Realty
Most homeowners have straightforward demands when buying or selling a home:- A strong level of service in the selling or buying process
- A strong negotiator representing their interests in the transaction
- A fair commission paid to the real estate agent
In addition, sellers, in particular, demand first-rate marketing exposure so that they may obtain the best possible price.
At Terra Vista Realty, we are committed to delivering on all of these demands for each client that chooses to work with us. We strive to meet or exceed customer expectations, and do so with honesty and integrity. To see what our clients have to say about working with Terra Vista Realty, check out our testimonials page.
About the Broker-in-Charge
Tom Palmer is the owner and broker-in-charge of Terra Vista Realty. Tom has experience selling many dozens of homes, ranging from small, urban condos to multi-million dollar lakefront homes – and just about everything in between. He has represented homebuyers and sellers in transactions in Mecklenburg, Iredell, Cabarrus, Lincoln, Union, Gaston, Catawba and Stanley Counties.
In addition to being a licensed North Carolina real estate broker, Tom is also a licensed general contractor. He has built homes in four counties near Charlotte. His construction experience gives him a unique perspective in evaluating homes.
Tom recently appeared on three episodes of HGTV's My House is Worth What?, a television show that airs nationally.
HGTV's producers selected Tom to be their featured Realtor when their crew visited the Charlotte area.
Before entering the real estate industry full time in 2004, Tom had worked as the Strategic Marketing Manager of Omgeo, a financial services software firm. Tom holds a BA in Russian from Bates College and an MBA in Finance from Columbia Business School.
Jamie Schettino, Broker
Jamie Schettino is a full-time broker, licensed in both North and South Carolina. She has represented homebuyers and sellers in numerous transactions in Cabarrus, Mecklenburg, Iredell, Union and Gaston counties. Jamie’s highest priority is the satisfaction of her customers and she believes in going the extra mile for them.
Before joining Terra Vista Realty, she worked for the Allen Tate Company, where she had been a top performer and was voted a Five Star Realtor by her clients. Prior to working for Allen Tate, Jamie had worked for RE/MAX and Coldwell Banker. She holds a BS in Health and Physical Education from Eastern Kentucky University and a Masters in Education from the University of Georgia.



