Hi,It's nice to meet you. My name is Stephen Sgrignoli, and no you don't need to worry about pronouncing my last name-- I've heard it all. You can just call me Stephen.I am a Chicagoan who is proud to now call Charlotte home! I have lived in Charlotte for several years and have spent each weekend exploring new areas of this beautiful city.I was born and raised in Mount Prospect, IL which is located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. For as long as I can remember I have had a love of baseball. This love of baseball afforded me the opportunity to play in college. It was in college that I grew to love the South and the way of living that makes the South so unique. At Monmouth College I began to pursue my love of helping others by obtaining a degree in Fire Science which lead me to also obtain a license as an Emergency Medical Technician. After college I started my own handyman business. This job gave me the opportunity to be exposed to several styles of homes, everything from small condos to multi million dollar mansions on the shores of Lake Michigan. One of the biggest take aways I learned from that job was to keep my eyes open for the issues that homeowners may overlook that can potentially to turn into major issues.Upon moving to Charlotte and leaving the Windy City, I began to pursue my passion of real estate. I have several core beliefs as a real estate agent. First, I believe my upbringing in a suburb of one of the largest cities in the country, taught me the value of a strong neighborhood family. I spent my days as a child playing outside in the cul-de-sac until the streetlights came on. This taught me the importance of friendships lasting from birth to present day. Secondly, I want to help families embark on their next chapter in life; whether this be across the neighborhood, across the city or across the state. Finally, I want to help families find a home to grow memories, friendship and love. While Allen Tate is one of the largest real estate companies in