In 1978, native Concordian Allen Craven left the banking profession to enter the residential real estate business, with a commitment to become the best real estate company in Cabarrus County. It's a goal that's been achieved through hard work, dedication and a commitment to service.

Today, the firm is still locally owned and specializes in Cabarrus properties. It consistently ranks among the Charlotte area's top 20 real estate firms and is the undisputed top residential real estate company in Cabarrus County.

Craven attributes his company's success to a philosophy of education and service. Nearly all of his full-time sale agents have earned at least one professional designation. Many of the agents are involved in realtor associations and have won professional recognition from their peers.

The commitment to community service is evident by the company receiving the Governor's Award of Service for its involvement with Meals on Wheels, its leadership role in the United Way, and the many hours of time and financial contributions made by its employees.

"While we are in the Charlotte market, we are Cabarrus County specialists," Craven says."Charlotte is a fast and easy commute, and we are truly blessed with such easy access in and out of the city.

"As for Cabarrus County, we don't just see it, we live it, breathe it, and are dedicated to it," Craven adds."Every day, we try to do one thing better than anyone else ... and that one thing is Cabarrus County real estate. That's the commitment we had in 1978 and the commitment we'll continue to have in 2018."