Before We Ever Sold a Home, We Lived the Experience 16 Times Over.
Who you work with matters. That belief is the foundation of everything we do.
The Petrenko Group exists because who you work with matters. Every client deserves white-glove service backed by experience, integrity, and a relentless commitment to their success.
Why We Built The Petrenko Group
Vic and Amy Petrenko are trusted real estate advisors serving Charlotte, Lake Norman, and Lake Wylie, with a global perspective shaped by more than 31 years of military service, international assignments, and 16 family moves across the United States and overseas.
Their firsthand experience buying, selling, building, renting, and relocating gives them a unique understanding of the challenges families face during major transitions. Having personally navigated moves during critical academic years, including several during their children's high school years, they understand how closely decisions about home, schools, community, lifestyle, and timing are connected.
Their children later attended Princeton University, Harvard Business School, Purdue University, and the UNC School of Medicine, giving Vic and Amy an even deeper appreciation for the role education, opportunity, and location can play in a family's long-term decisions.
Vic, a retired U.S. Army Brigadier General, and Amy founded The Petrenko Group to provide the level of service they believe every client deserves: trusted guidance, clear communication, discretion, and a seamless real estate experience.
Today, they specialize in Charlotte, Lake Norman, and Lake Wylie luxury real estate, relocation, and personalized representation for clients moving locally, nationally, and internationally. Whether a client is searching for a luxury home in Charlotte, a waterfront property on Lake Norman or Lake Wylie, or relocating to the greater Charlotte region, Vic and Amy bring global experience, local insight, and thoughtful guidance to every move.
The Principles That Guide Every Client Relationship
Whether helping a first-time buyer, a military family relocating, a luxury waterfront seller, or a retiree downsizing, every client relationship is built on the same foundation.
Service
Putting clients' needs first and being available when it matters most.
Integrity
Providing honest advice, even when it's difficult to hear.
Preparation
Researching properties, markets, inspections, and solutions to help clients make informed decisions.
Advocacy
Protecting clients' interests throughout negotiations, inspections, and closing.
Results
Combining experience, technology, and strategic marketing to achieve the best possible outcome.
Two Perspectives. One Strategy.
Our complementary backgrounds create a level of client advocacy that a single agent cannot match.
Amy Petrenko
Amy brings firsthand experience from 16 family moves and understands both the logistical and emotional side of relocation and major life transitions. She guides clients with warmth, clarity, and deep care for what matters most to their family.
Connect on LinkedIn Brigadier General (Ret.) Vic Petrenko
Vic brings more than three decades of military leadership and strategic decision-making to complex real estate transactions. He approaches every negotiation with the discipline, preparation, and calm under pressure that comes from 31 years of service.
Together
Two perspectives. One strategy. Our complementary skills create a level of client advocacy and service that a single agent simply cannot match. We anticipate what others miss, communicate with intention, and never stop advocating for your success.
Local Expertise. Global Exposure.
International Brand Recognition
Premier Sotheby's International Realty is a globally recognized luxury real estate brand that commands attention from affluent buyers worldwide.
Luxury-Focused Buyer Audience
Through Sotheby's, your property is seen by buyers who are actively searching for luxury homes, not just casual browsers.
Global Property Syndication
Your listing reaches 24,000+ associates in 79 countries, including top-producing luxury agents and their qualified buyer networks.
Premium Marketing Channels
Luxury print publications, targeted digital campaigns, and an international referral network that extends far beyond Lake Norman.
Most Agents React. We Anticipate.
At The Petrenko Group, you are not just hiring agents to open doors or place a sign in the yard. You are hiring experienced advisors who understand what it truly feels like to relocate, invest, transition, and protect a family's future.
After moving more than 16 times with our children across the United States and overseas, we understand the emotional and financial weight behind every move. We know what buyers and sellers worry about because we have lived it ourselves.
Our military leadership background shapes how we approach every transaction: strategic planning, calm decision-making under pressure, strong communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving before issues become costly problems.
Most agents react to situations. We anticipate them.
When representing sellers, we do not simply unlock the door and let the home sell itself. We personally present the property to buyers and agents as the local market experts, helping them fully understand the lifestyle, value, waterfront details, construction quality, and unique advantages of the home.
When representing buyers, we approach the process like advisors and investigators. We ask deeper questions, research the property thoroughly, analyze potential concerns, and help ensure the home truly fits your goals, lifestyle, and long-term plans.
We also believe real estate is about solutions, not obstacles. Whether it is finding contractors, coordinating inspections, solving repair concerns, navigating waterfront or septic issues, or connecting clients with trusted professionals, we stay involved and proactive throughout the process.
And perhaps most importantly in today's world, we answer the phone. Communication matters. Our clients know they can reach us when they need guidance, answers, or reassurance.
The result is a level of advocacy, preparation, and care that creates confidence during one of life's biggest decisions. That is The Petrenko Group difference.
Credentials & Designations
- Retired U.S. Army Brigadier General: Vic Petrenko
- Graduate, Realtor Institute (GRI)
- Certified Historical Preservation Specialists
- Licensed in NC (289896 / 289897), GA (446089), SC (113932)
- Premier Sotheby's International Realty
- The Petrenko Group: Founders
Want to know what these designations actually involve? Learn more about our GRI designation and Historic Preservation certification.
Who We Serve
Community Support
Beyond real estate, Vic and Amy actively support Habitat for Humanity, Beyond Type 1, The Outreach Foundation, and their local church community.
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Committed to Your Success.
10+ years of experience. 158+ homes sold. Licensed in NC, GA & SC.
