meet our realtist of the week
MJ Watkins
With more than 40 years in the mortgage insurance/real estate services business, MJ Watkins continues to provide exceptional client relations with the upmost integrity. MJ is licensed in 40 states in the mortgage insurance industry. She is also a licensed real estate broker with Equity Real Estate North Carolina, LLC. Currently, MJ is the Chair of Charlotte Crown's Executive Board. Previously, she served as Charlotte Crown's President for 2017 - 2018 and 1st Vice President for 2016 - 2017.
MJ is passionate about assisting first time home buyers achieve the dream of homeownership. Her strive for excellence helps each homeowner she connects with understand the transition from renting to owning. MJ champions NAREB's goal of two million new black homeowners in five years. (2Mn5). "Homeownership is so critical", MJ says. "In addition to providing a safe haven for your family, it builds equity and helps create wealth. My focus is to assist families achieve this critical goal!"
MJ embraces the moment. "Today is a gift. That is why is it call the present! Enjoy it!" The loves of her life are her handsome husband, Carlos, and her darling daughter, Morgan.
MJ is a Diamond Life Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. When MJ pulls away from the demand of helping consumers become homeowners, she can be found gardening, reading or spending quality time with loved ones.
Thank you MJ, for all you do for our community and for Charlotte Crown!
segregation by design screen and watch party
Segregated By Design’ examines the forgotten history of how our federal, state and local governments unconstitutionally segregated every major metropolitan area in America through law and policy. Prejudice can be birthed from a lack of understanding the historically accurate details of the past. Join Charlotte Crown for a free screening of this impactful documentary.
This event is hosted by the Charlotte Crown Black Real Estate Association, local chapter of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB). NAREB goal is to increase Black home ownership by 2 million over the next 5 years (2Mn5). The strategic vision of Charlotte Crown is to rebuild black wealth through homeownership. Education is an essential part of achieving our goals.
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
601 E 5th Street
Training Room 1
Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
Free downtown parking is available in the parking lot immediately behind the Youth and Family Services Building with entrances at E. Fifth Street and N. Alexander Street
REGISTER BELOW FOR THIS FREE SCREENING
Charlotte Crown Members free class Opportunity
.jpg/:/rs=w:400,cg:true,m)
Charlotte Housing Authority's Destination Homeownership program is designed to assist residents in building wealth as they become first-time homeowners.
THE CHARLOTTE HOUSING AUTHORITY IS EXTENDING AN INVITATION TO CHARLOTTE CROWN MEMBERS TO REVIEW TRAINING AND POSITION OURSELVES TO GET ON THE CHA PREFERRED AGENT LIST. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CHOICE VOUCHER AND PROPERTY PROVIDER RECRUITMENT PROGRAMS. THE FREE EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL CHARLOTTE CROWN MEMBERS. THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO HELP FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS.
CAROLE HOEFENER CENTER
615 E. 6TH STREET, CHARLOTTE NC 28202
JUNE 26, 2019
12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Free parking at center. Paid parking across the street. Lunch is provided.
Our Partners
JUNE IS NATIONAL HOME OWNERSHIP MONTH!
.png/:/rs=w:400,cg:true,m)
WE GEARING UP TO HELP OUR CLIENTS AND THE COMMUNITY EVEN MORE!
Our Mission
Empower our communities to increase home ownership through education, financing and other resources; as well as provide economic and professional development opportunities for our membership.
Realtists Are...
Realtists include Real Estate Brokers, Mortgage Originators, Real Estate Attorneys, Appraisers, Home & Pest Inspectors, Property Managers, Real Estate Instructors, Insurance Professionals, Handyman, and More... Realtists promote the highest standards of professional integrity by following a strict code of ethics pursuant to professional certifications and accreditation. Realtists advocate for public policies that protect and expand sustainable affordable housing and home ownership.
Charlotte Crown
Charlotte Crown Realtist Association was chartered in 2004. Charlotte Crown/NAREB are known as ‘Realtist’ and focus on promoting the highest standards of professional integrity. The organization is driven by its mission of creating "Democracy in Housing" and currently has an initiative to increase Black home ownership by 2 million over the next 5 years. The strategic vision of Charlotte Crown
is to rebuild black wealth through home ownership. Charlotte Crown is the local advocate to serve the under-served
and meet the needs of the
Greater Charlotte area.
Our Mission
Empower our communities to
increase home ownership through
education, financing and other resources; as well as provide economic and professional development opportunities for our membership.
Our History
Charlotte Crown Realtist Association is the local chapter of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB). NAREB was founded in 1947, as an equal opportunity and civil rights advocacy organization for African American Real Estate Professionals, Consumers, and Communities. NAREB has fought to ensure that African-Americans and other minorities received fair treatment in all real estate transactions. NAREB is the oldest minority trade association and its members are known as ‘Realtist’ and focus on promoting the highest standards of professional integrity. NAREB's holds a vision of creating "Democracy In Housing" in the Greater Charlotte Area. With our diverse membership base, we focus on every facet of the real estate market.