ABOUT DAVID

Get to know David Strause

As a Charlotte native with decades of experience in real estate, finance, and negotiation, David Strause specializes in helping buyers, sellers, and investors navigate the Charlotte, NC market with confidence. As a Broker with Ivester Jackson | Christie's International Real Estate, David works with both luxury end-users and investors seeking long-term appreciation opportunities in one of the Southeast’s fastest-growing and most desirable markets, Charlotte NC and the surrounding areas.

From luxury homes and executive relocations to investment properties and new construction opportunities, David provides strategic, hands-on guidance from the initial consultation through closing.

What David Delivers:

-Data-driven pricing and negotiation strategies designed to maximize value
-In-depth market analysis and underwriting support for investment and luxury properties
-Deep knowledge of Charlotte neighborhoods, school districts, zoning trends, and market performance
-High-level guidance tailored to both lifestyle buyers and sophisticated investors
-Access to off-market opportunities, luxury inventory, and trusted local resources

David Strause is more than a real estate advisor—he’s a lifelong Charlottean with a deep, firsthand understanding of how this city lives, grows, and evolves. Having spent most of his life in Charlotte, and returning after over a decade in New York City, David brings a rare combination of local expertise and big-market experience that today’s buyers and sellers truly value.

What sets David apart is his ability to create opportunities others simply don’t see. He has successfully executed multiple off-market transactions in some of Charlotte’s most sought-after neighborhoods—including SouthPark, Dilworth, and Ashbrook/Ashcraft—giving his clients access to homes and buyers beyond the public market. In a competitive environment, that kind of access can make all the difference.

David is also a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS)—a designation held by a small percentage of agents nationwide (approximately the top 10% of real estate professionals who qualify for luxury-level production and expertise). This recognition reflects not just sales volume, but a proven ability to represent high-end properties with the discretion, strategy, and marketing sophistication they require.

His career foundation is equally impressive. David began in real estate in 1987 after graduating from UNC Chapel Hill, later earning his MBA and spending time working internationally. He went on to build a nationally recognized career in mortgage banking, including ranking as Wells Fargo’s #1 mortgage banker in the country for new construction lending, originating over $110 million in a single year.

Over the course of his career, David has:

• Helped over 600 clients successfully purchase homes

• Financed hundreds of millions of dollars in real estate

• Served as a finance partner on over 2,500 luxury condominium residences across 11 major condo developments in New York City

This unique combination of real estate, finance, and development experience allows David to guide clients with a level of insight that goes far beyond a typical transaction. He understands not just how to buy or sell a home—but how to position, negotiate, and structure deals to maximize long-term value.

Today, David works with discerning buyers and sellers across Charlotte’s most desirable neighborhoods, offering a thoughtful, strategic approach tailored to each client’s goals—whether that means finding the right home, securing an off-market opportunity, or positioning a property to achieve the strongest possible result.

Outside of real estate, David enjoys staying active, spending time at the coast, playing tennis, and being involved in his son’s activities. He lives in South Charlotte with his wife, son, and their two energetic Jack Russells.

If you're searching for an experienced, straight-shooting realtor in Charlotte, NC and the surrounding areas, I provide strategic guidance, strong negotiation, and local expertise to help you make confident real estate decisions in today’s competitive market. .