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We are Charlotte agents who know their stuff, protect you like your favorite aunt, and make you feel as good as your best friend's text in the middle of a stressful day.
When you choose our Dickens Mitchener team, you are putting your trust in the most talented, experienced, and technologically astute REALTORS® in the Charlotte region. We are committed to setting new standards for extraordinary customer service as well as providing our clients with intimate community knowledge and expertise. We've spent 30+ years perfecting our unique and effective business method to become your best source for residential real estate.
In 1991, our founder Vicky Mitchener set out to create a real estate agency unlike any other in the Charlotte region. Already a highly successful agent, she wanted to create an agency that would simplify the entire transaction process, while simultaneously providing clients with the ultimate real estate buying or selling experience. After assembling a team of the area's most knowledgeable professionals, she then integrated the use of the latest technologies and most advanced marketing concepts to create a business platform based on shared information and team communication. She installed computers for data management, a revolutionary upgrade in 1991, and also implemented a shared marketing program that each agent could access for self-promotion. This thoughtful approach to agent support quickly translated into sales success and established Dickens Mitchener as Charlotte's best source for residential real estate.
Today, our Dickens Mitchener team is comprised of more than 100 experienced real estate professionals who have mastered the latest trends of the ever-changing market and are dedicated to making every transaction as seamless as possible. Our agents are full-time experts who set the region's standard for innovative practices, client satisfaction, and outstanding results. With diverse backgrounds in business, law, sales, interior design, finance, and even nursing, each one of our agents brings a unique skill-set to the table. We are true neighborhood specialists, who have intimate knowledge of the region's most outstanding properties in Charlotte's most sought-after neighborhoods, from Ballantyne, and Belmont, to Myers Park, and Lake Norman. When you choose our team, you get access to more than 6,000+ resale listings through the Canopy Multiple Listing Service as well as an up-to-the-minute database of new listings, home developments, and homes for sale by owner.
Beyond Charlotte, Dickens Mitchener is specialized in offering premier relocation services virtually anywhere in the world. Our relocation experts help you find the communities, school districts, and amenities that match your lifestyle. Whether you are in Ballantyne, Belmont, Dilworth, Eastover, Huntersville, Lake Norman, Lake Wylie, Matthews, Myers Park, Uptown, Fort Mill, SC, or one of the many other great neighborhoods, we want you to feel at home in Charlotte. As a proud member of the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, Luxury Portfolio International®, Relocation Directors Council, and Worldwide Employee Relocation Council®, we have connections to more than 550 real estate firms around the nation and in more than 70 international countries. These memberships provide you with the comfort of knowing you will receive the same superior service, regardless of where in the world you may be headed.
North Carolina native Vicky Mitchener is the high-energy, driving force behind the Dickens Mitchener team of real estate professionals.
After graduating from Wake Forest University with a degree in political science, she began an award-winning career as an executive with Xerox. After five fulfilling years of travel, promotions, and intense corporate sales, this sales rep was ready for yet another career change and challenge. In 1988, Vicky became a licensed REALTOR® and eagerly entered the competitive Charlotte real estate market where she quickly established herself as one of the city's top agents.
She was not entirely satisfied with the inside operations of the local real estate industry. With her background in advanced technology, it was apparent to her that technology and marketing were exactly what the real estate industry needed to flourish so she founded Dickens Mitchener in 1991.
"Totally dedicated"
"Highly intuitive"
"A superb negotiator"
"Extremely positive, warm and caring"
From the very beginning, Vicky's vision was to create a forward-thinking, innovative, and strategic real estate firm based on the latest technologies and shared information. The goal was to simplify the entire process of real estate for both the agents and more importantly for the clients. This proved to be the recipe for real estate success and almost overnight, Dickens Mitchener evolved into Charlotte's premier residential real estate company. Through collaborative leadership, the company continues to flourish. She brings more than 30+ years of experience to the table and impressive sales of more than $40 million per year.
Vicky was nominated Entrepreneur of the Year by the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce in 1997 and was the recipient of the Women in Business Award from the Charlotte Business Journal in 1998. She is also a two-time recipient of the Fast 50 Business Journal Award.
She founded the Homeowners Impact Fund in 2020. The organization was created to end homelessness in our local community.
One of seven children, she grew up in the small town of Morganton, N.C. Vicky and her husband Bill live in Charlotte's Eastover neighborhood and are the proud parents of three daughters. She is a member of Christ Episcopal Church, an enthusiastic community volunteer, a former pilot, and an avid snow skier.
As the VP of Sales and Training, Sarah Szczodrowski excels in recruiting agents, as well as training, advising, and monitoring agents in all sales activities, licensing compliance requirements, and strategic marketing campaigns. With more than 20 years of real estate experience and a variety of top real estate designations, she is well-versed in the latest industry practices, rules, and regulations. This know-how enriches her performance as the "go-to" liaison between Dickens Mitchener agents and the real estate commission, as well as the local Realtors association. She is also responsible for scheduling and coordinating special events, guest speakers, sales meetings, and community outreach activities.
Jimmy Rountree leads with experience, precision, and a deep understanding of the Charlotte real estate market. As Broker-In-Charge and Vice President of Sales, he advises and supports agents across all aspects of the business, including sales strategy, licensing compliance, and thoughtful marketing execution. Following a family legacy in real estate, Jimmy began his career in 2002, partnering with his mother, Sharon Rountree, to serve clients throughout the greater Charlotte area. While rooted in tradition, he brings a modern, hands-on approach, known for his patience, attention to detail, and ability to anticipate needs before they arise. Jimmy is committed to delivering a seamless buying and selling experience, pairing local expertise with clear communication and steady guidance. His clients and agents alike value his integrity, professionalism, and genuine passion for helping others succeed.
Catharine Pappas is the mastermind leader of Dickens Mitchener's award-winning relocation department. As a native Charlottean, Catharine brings a wealth of intimate knowledge, experience, enthusiasm, and attention to her job of transitioning families to and from the Queen City. Pappas has more than 27 years of relocation experience and also holds many impressive relocation designations. She holds her Certified Relocation Professional (CRP), Relocation Certified Coordinator (RCC), and Global Destination Specialist (GDS) designations. She also assisted Dickens Mitchener in solidifying some strategic memberships with the Employee Relocation Council (ERC), the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, the Charlotte Chamber Economic Development Council, and the Charlotte Metro Area Relocation Council.
As Vice President of Public and Agent Relations at Dickens Mitchener, Aubrey Grier serves as a dynamic liaison between the firm’s leadership, agents, and the broader community. A top-producing broker for over two decades, Aubrey began her career with Dickens Mitchener in 2001, immediately following her college graduation, and has since become an integral part of the company’s growth and culture. In her leadership role, she focuses on strengthening agent engagement, enhancing brand visibility, and fostering meaningful connections within the Charlotte real estate market. With her deep experience in luxury real estate, marketing, and relationship building, Aubrey is dedicated to elevating the agent experience and advancing Dickens Mitchener’s reputation for excellence and leadership in the industry.