NEWS RELEASE
May 6, 2008
Willey Completes EarthCraft Program
Jet Willey, a Sales Associate with Coldwell Banker Caine’s Verdae office, recently
completed the “EarthCraft House Building Class,” which was hosted by the Home
Builders Association (HBA) of Greenville. EarthCraft House is a voluntary green
building program offered by the Southface Energy Institute with support from the
S.C. Energy Office. The program serves as a blueprint for healthy, comfortable
homes that reduces utility bills and protects the environment by lessening the
demand on natural resources.
Willey has been in the real estate profession since 2002, beginning her career
in commercial real estate and now practicing in residential real estate. She is
licensed in both South Carolina and New York. She serves on the board of the Sales
and Marketing Council and the Education Committee of Greenville’s HBA. She also
serves on the Legislative Committee of the Greater Greenville Association of Realtors
(GGAR) and was the Registrar and Secretary of the latest GGAR Habitat House Build
committee. She also will participate on one of the panels for the Greenville Master
Plan.
“As consumers become more interested and educated on the benefits of sustainable
homes and communities, I felt the need to answer the call as a Realtor to become
more involved, knowledgeable and certified in areas such as green building,” Willey
says. “This program enhanced my professional knowledge about the building and
selling of EarthCraft homes, which will help my clients. Reduction in energy costs
and improved utilization of our resources is what it’s all about, and it’s catching
on in the Greater Greenville area.”
“Clients are very discerning today,” says Marguerite Wyche, Executive Vice President
and Broker-in-Charge of the Verdae office. “They understand that purchasing a
home is usually the largest financial investment they will make in their lifetime,
and they expect a qualified expert to assist them. Jet is a fine example of the
professional Realtor who conscientiously and expertly guides her clients in the
home buying process. I’m very proud to have Jet associated with the Verdae office
of Coldwell Banker Caine.”
Coldwell Banker Caine consists of eight Upstate offices with 215 full-time sales
associates serving Greenville, Anderson, Oconee, Pickens and Spartanburg counties.
The company is ranked in the Top 6 Percent of all Coldwell Banker’s 1,232 firms
internationally.
NEWS RELEASE
May 6, 2008
Parker Awarded ABR Designation
Annie Parker of Coldwell Banker Caine’s Verdae Office recently was awarded the
Accredited Buyer Representation (ABR) designation by the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent
Council and the National Association of Realtors.
Parker, a Greenville resident since 1986, has been in the real estate profession
for 2 years. She graduated from Furman University with a bachelor’s degree in
Communications, and earned a Master’s of Teaching from Converse College. Prior
to joining Coldwell Banker Caine, she was a substitute teacher and tutor within
the Greenville County School System. She currently is a member of the Junior League
of Greenville and First Presbyterian Church.
Parker is one of more than 32,000 real estate professionals nationally who has
earned the ABR designation. To do so, she successfully completed a comprehensive
course in buyer representation and an elective course focusing on a buyer representation
specialty, in addition to submitting documentation verifying professional experience.
“Annie’s commitment to the profession and her clients is evident by her pursuing
and obtaining this national designation,” says Marguerite Wyche, Executive Vice
President and Broker-in-Charge of Coldwell Banker Caine’s Verdae office.
Coldwell Banker Caine consists of eight Upstate offices with 215 full-time sales
associates serving Greenville, Anderson, Oconee, Pickens and Spartanburg counties.
The company is ranked in the Top 6 Percent of all Coldwell Banker’s 1,232 firms
internationally.
NEWS RELEASE
May 1, 2008
Coldwell Banker Caine’s Spartanburg Office Named in Top 20 Nationally
Coldwell Banker Caine’s Spartanburg office recently was recognized nationally
as a Top 20 residential real estate sales office by Coldwell Banker Real Estate
Corporation. The office was honored with these awards in the category of 21-35
sales associates for both the highest total units sold and income earned during
March 2008.
Led by Vice President and Broker-in-Charge Susan Clary, the office earned the
recognitions from 2,587 independently owned and operated real estate offices within
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. The Spartanburg office consists of 29
sales associates.
“This distinction was accomplished through the high level of dedication and teamwork
shown by the entire staff at Coldwell Banker Caine,” Clary says. “It’s this level
of commitment that distinguishes Coldwell Banker Caine as a leading company within
the Coldwell Banker Caine system.”
Coldwell Banker Caine consists of eight Upstate offices with 215 full-time sales
associates serving Greenville, Anderson, Oconee, Pickens and Spartanburg counties.
The company is ranked in the Top 6 Percent of all Coldwell Banker’s 1,232 firms
internationally.
NEWS RELEASE
May 1, 2008
Coldwell Banker Caine Offices Earn International Awards
Coldwell Banker Caine’s New Homes and Williams Street offices have been named
Premier Offices by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. This is the most prestigious
honor awarded to Coldwell Banker offices internationally in recognition of those
able to attain the highest average closed volume per person as set by Coldwell
Banker International.
This year, only 210 offices were awarded the distinction from more than 2,600
who competed for the award. This is the 10th consecutive year that Williams St.
office has won this award, and the first year for New Homes which was started
in 2005. The offices, led by Fritzi Barbour, Broker-in-Charge of the Williams
Street office, and Randy Rice, Manager of Coldwell Banker Caine’s New Homes Division,
represent 50 Greenville-based agents.
“The Premier Office awards represent a significant level of teamwork and achievement
by our sales associates,” says Brad Halter, President and General Manager of Coldwell
Banker Caine. “These awards distinguish our agents and offices as the epitome
of excellence for others throughout the Coldwell Banker system.”
Coldwell Banker Caine consists of eight Upstate offices with 215 full-time sales
associates serving Greenville, Anderson, Oconee, Pickens and Spartanburg counties.
The company is ranked in the Top 6 Percent of all Coldwell Banker’s 1,232 firms
internationally.
NEWS RELEASE
April 29, 2008
Community Invited to Library Commons Ribbon Cutting
Community members are invited to a Ribbon Cutting for Library Commons at 12:30
p.m., Thursday,
May 15 in downtown Spartanburg. The Ribbon Cutting will mark the grand opening
of Library Commons’ 48 residences that are located at the intersection of Broad
and Liberty Streets. Highlighted guests at the event will include Spartanburg
Mayor Bill Barnet, and Foster Chapman and George Dean Johnson of Johnson Development.
Library Commons is the only luxury condo development in downtown Spartanburg.
Adjacent to the Spartanburg County Library, it is a $10 million project by Revitalization
Associates LLC, a group of four businessmen who develop real estate to improve
the aesthetics, livability and viability of downtown Spartanburg.
Marketing and sales of Library Commons is being managed by Coldwell Banker Caine.
For more information, visit
www.coldwellbankercaine.com.
NEWS RELEASE
April 22, 2008
Six Tri-County Businesses Join Coldwell Banker Caine’s Concierge Program
Six Tri-County businesses recently were approved to participate as vendors in
the 2008 Coldwell Banker Caine Concierge preferred vendor referral program. The
businesses, which will provide their services in Anderson, Easley and Seneca,
are: Kinard’s Heating and Cooling, Milestone Landscape Services, Palmetto Paintings
and Coatings, Southern Custom Painting, Twylight Dawn Cleaning, and Window Gang.
The Concierge program, which enlists only licensed and insured quality vendors,
currently includes 87 companies from across the Upstate.
“The program is a free referral service to Coldwell Banker Caine customers and
clients for as long as they own their homes,” says Heather Stemann, Director of
Coldwell Banker Caine’s Concierge services. “It’s designed to help the busy home
buyer, seller or owner find reliable, high-quality help. We assist in finding
appropriate vendors for projects and then follow up to ensure the services were
provided satisfactorily.”
Coldwell Banker Caine consists of eight Upstate offices with 215 full-time sales
associates serving Greenville, Anderson, Oconee, Pickens and Spartanburg counties.
The company is ranked in the Top 6 Percent of all Coldwell Banker’s 1,232 firms
internationally.
NEWS RELEASE
April 21, 2008
Five Spartanburg Businesses Join Coldwell Banker Caine’s Concierge Program
Five Spartanburg businesses recently were approved to participate as vendors
in the 2008 Coldwell Banker Caine Concierge preferred vendor referral program.
The businesses are: Air Tech Mechanical, Classic Pools, Foothills Janitorial
Service, Realty Prep, LLC, and The Yardman. The Concierge program, which enlists
only licensed and insured quality vendors, currently includes 87 companies from
the Upstate.
“The program is a free referral service to Coldwell Banker Caine customers and
clients for as long as they own their homes,” says Heather Stemann, Director of
Coldwell Banker Caine’s Concierge services. “It’s designed to help the busy home
buyer, seller or owner find reliable, high-quality help. We assist in finding
appropriate vendors for projects and then follow up to ensure the services were
provided satisfactorily.”
Coldwell Banker Caine consists of eight Upstate offices with 215 full-time sales
associates serving Greenville, Anderson, Oconee, Pickens and Spartanburg counties.
The company is ranked in the Top 6 Percent of all Coldwell Banker’s 1,232 firms
internationally.
NEWS RELEASE
April 21, 2008
Six Greenville Businesses Join Coldwell Banker Caine’s Concierge Program
Six Greenville businesses recently were approved to participate as vendors in
the 2008 Coldwell Banker Caine Concierge preferred vendor referral program. The
businesses are: A-Affordable Plumbing, American Drainfield, Brooks Flooring,
CDS Landscaping and Tree Service, Jimmy Moore Moving, and 1-866-WOW-JUNK. The
Concierge program, which enlists only licensed and insured quality vendors, currently
includes 87 companies from across the Upstate.
“The program is a free referral service to Coldwell Banker Caine customers and
clients for as long as they own their homes,” says Heather Stemann, Director of
Coldwell Banker Caine’s Concierge services. “It’s designed to help the busy home
buyer, seller or owner find reliable, high-quality help. We assist in finding
appropriate vendors for projects and then follow up to ensure the services were
provided satisfactorily.”
Coldwell Banker Caine consists of eight Upstate offices with 215 full-time sales
associates serving Greenville, Anderson, Oconee, Pickens and Spartanburg counties.
The company is ranked in the Top 6 Percent of all Coldwell Banker’s 1,232 firms
internationally.
NEWS RELEASE
April 16, 2008
Coldwell Banker Caine Names 2007 Top Producers from New Homes Division
Chelsea Ware, Teddy Hendricks and Marcia Cox were named the Top Producers of
2007 respectively for Coldwell Banker Caine’s New Homes division.
Ware, the office’s Top Producer, is a native of Greenville. Prior to joining
Coldwell Banker Caine, she worked with the Condo Store in Atlanta. Within her
first year, Ware was recognized twice as Sales Agent of the Month as well as Professional
of the Year.
As the office’s second leading producer, Hendricks possesses more than 20 years
of brokerage experience, having worked previously in development, new home sales
and general brokerage. A College of Charleston graduate, Hendricks has achieved
several sales awards throughout the years.
Cox, the office’s third leading producer, has been a realtor since 1987. She
is licensed in South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia, as well as a licensed
appraiser in South Carolina. She has been a sales associate in the Greenville
area for the past five years. She is on the board of her neighborhood’s home owner’s
association, is an FAA pilot, and was the ninth female in North Carolina to earn
her Extra Class Ham Operator license. She is a graduate of the University of North
Carolina Pembroke.
“These awards show that these individuals worked diligently for their clients
this past year,” says Randy Rice, Manager of Coldwell Banker Caine’s New Homes
Division. “Coldwell Banker Caine believes in consistently providing service beyond
the contract, and that’s exactly what each of these individuals did. I’m proud
of their accomplishments.”
Coldwell Banker Caine consists of eight Upstate offices with 215 full-time sales
associates serving Greenville, Anderson, Oconee, Pickens and Spartanburg counties.
The company is ranked in the Top 6 Percent of all Coldwell Banker’s 1,232 firms
internationally.
NEWS RELEASE
April 14, 2008
Schoss Joins Coldwell Banker Caine
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Bobbie Schoss to its Spartanburg office.
Prior to coming to Coldwell Banker Caine, Schoss was a sales associate with a
Coldwell Banker affiliate in the Seattle area.
A resident of Spartanburg for the past year, Schoss is active in her church,
serves on the Board of the League of Women Voters, volunteers at the Chapman Cultural
Center, is a Friend of the Spartanburg County Library, a member of the Spartanburg
Men’s Garden Club, and is the upcoming vice-president of the Garden Study Club.
“Bobbie is a highly motivated individual, as is evident from her church and community
involvement,” says Susan Clary, Vice President and Broker-in-Charge of the Spartanburg
office. “She brings a lot of experience, enthusiasm and energy to the position,
which will greatly benefit her clients in return.”
Coldwell Banker Caine consists of eight Upstate offices with 215 full-time sales
associates serving Greenville, Anderson, Oconee, Pickens and Spartanburg counties.
The company is ranked in the Top 6 Percent of all Coldwell Banker’s 1,232 firms
internationally.
NEWS RELEASE
April 5, 2008
Wilson Awarded ABR Designation
Jennifer Wilson of Coldwell Banker Caine recently was awarded the Accredited
Buyer Representation (ABR) designation by the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council
and the National Association of Realtors. Wilson, a Simpsonville resident who
works from Coldwell Banker Caine’s Verdae Blvd. office, is a 25-year resident
of the area. Having earned a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Clemson University,
Wilson brings corporate experience in finance and accounting to her real estate
career.
Wilson joins more than 32,000 real estate professionals nationally who have earned
the ABR designation. To do so, she was required to successfully complete a comprehensive
course in buyer representation and an elective course focusing on a buyer representation
specialty, in addition to submitting documentation verifying professional experience.
“Jennifer is assuring her clients a high level of knowledge and service by earning
this advanced designation,” says Marguerite Wyche, Executive Vice President and
Broker-in-Charge of the Verdae Boulevard office.
Coldwell Banker Caine consists of eight Upstate offices with 215 full-time sales
associates serving Greenville, Anderson, Oconee, Pickens and Spartanburg counties.
The company is ranked in the Top 6 Percent of all Coldwell Banker’s 1,232 firms
internationally.
NEWS RELEASE
April 5, 2008
Coldwell Banker Caine Names 2007 Top Producers from Pelham Road Office
Candace Boatwright, Meg Miller and Pete Edge were named Top Producers of 2007
respectively for Coldwell Banker Caine’s Pelham Rd. office. The sales associates
recently were recognized for their achievements at the company’s annual banquet
by Brad Halter, President and General Manager of Coldwell Banker Caine.
Boatwright, the office’s Top Producer, has more than six years of experience
in the real estate industry. She is an Accredited Buyer Representative, a Cartus
Certified Agent, a USAA Certified Agent, and holds her Residential and Recreational
Specialist Designation from when she sold beach and investment real estate in
Florida. She also is a licensed broker in Florida. Born and raised in Greenville,
Boatwright is a graduate of Clemson University and is active with the United Way,
Grace Church, Thornblade Golf Club and Greenville County recreational softball.
Miller, the office’s Number 2 Producer, has been a resident of Greenville for
21 years. She possesses eight years of experience as a closing agent and six years
of experience as a real estate agent. She is involved with Habitat for Humanity,
Eastside High School, Care & Share and United Way.
Edge is the office’s Number 3 Producer for 2007. He has been in the real estate
profession for five years, being named to the distinguished Coldwell Banker President’s
Circle in 2005. He has lived in Greenville for more than 30 years, and is involved
with the Golden Strip YMCA Steering Committee, Greenville Spinners Cycling Club,
Greenville Track Club, and the Upstate Triathlon Club. He also is a volunteer
soccer coach, assistant swim team coach, and is actively involved in his church’s
activities. He attended Clemson University and Southern Wesleyan University.
“To be named Top Producers, these agents performed consistently above expectations
in providing their clients with the highest level of knowledge, skill and expertise
available,” says Benji Smith, Vice President and Broker-in-Charge of the Pelham
Road office. “They are to be commended for their high levels of performance.”
Coldwell Banker Caine consists of eight Upstate offices with 215 full-time sales
associates serving Greenville, Anderson, Oconee, Pickens and Spartanburg counties.
The company is ranked in the Top 6 Percent of all Coldwell Banker’s 1,232 firms
internationally.
NEWS RELEASE
April 2, 2008
Greenville Sales Associates Earn Top Company Awards
Helen Hagood and J. Michael Manley, sales associates with Coldwell Banker Caine,
recently were honored for being named the company’s Top Relocation and Warranty
Agent, and Top Mortgage Agent respectively for 2007.
As the Top Relocation Agent, Hagood had the most closed outgoing referrals to
other realtors outside of Greenville. As the Top Warranty Agent, she helped the
largest percentage of buyers purchase home protection plans. As the Top Mortgage
Agent, Manley referred the highest number of mortgages to Coldwell Banker Mortgage.
Hagood, who works from the Williams St. office, is an Accredited Buyer Representative,
Certified Residential Specialist, and a Graduate of the Realtor Institute. A graduate
of the University of South Carolina, Hagood has been a real estate professional
for 24 years. She is an active member of Christ Episcopal Church and various local
charitable organizations.
Manley, a sales associate with the Pelham Road office, has been in the real estate
profession for six years. A resident of Greenville, he served as a member of the
S.C. National Guard for eight years as a military policeman. He is a participant
of the American Heart Association Annual Heart Walk, Susan G. Komen Race for the
Cure, Greer Earth Day Race and Little Steps.
“These awards honor Helen and Michael for consistently looking for ways to best
serve their customers,” says Brad Halter, President and General Manager of Coldwell
Banker Caine. “They provided service beyond the contract in helping both those
who were entering and those who were leaving the Upstate.”
Coldwell Banker Caine consists of eight Upstate offices with 215 full-time sales
associates serving Greenville, Anderson, Oconee, Pickens and Spartanburg counties.
The company is ranked in the Top 6 Percent of all Coldwell Banker’s 1,232 firms
internationally.
NEWS RELEASE
March 31, 2008
Wallington Awarded ABR Designation
Joe Wallington of Coldwell Banker Caine recently was awarded the Accredited Buyer
Representation (ABR) designation by the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council and
the National Association of Realtors. Wallington joins more than 32,000 real
estate professionals nationally who have earned the ABR designation. To do so,
he was required to successfully complete a comprehensive course in buyer representation
and an elective course focusing on a buyer representation specialty, in addition
to submitting documentation verifying professional experience.
Wallington, a Greer resident who works from the Williams St. office, was named
the company’s 2007 Rookie of the Year. Prior to coming to Coldwell Banker Caine,
he held executive positions for more than 20 years in sales and marketing with
three Fortune 500 companies – Ralston Foods, PepsiCo/Frito-Lay, and Michelin North
America. He graduated from the University of Missouri in St. Louis with a bachelor’s
in business administration and marketing.
“Joe’s dedication to achieving this advanced professional designation is indicative
of his work ethic,” says Fritzi Barbour, Vice President and Broker-in-Charge
of the Williams St. office. “This is one more way he assures that his clients
will receive the highest level of knowledge and service in the field of residential
real estate.”
Coldwell Banker Caine consists of eight Upstate offices with 215 full-time sales
associates serving Greenville, Anderson, Oconee, Pickens and Spartanburg counties.
The company is ranked in the Top 6 Percent of all Coldwell Banker’s 1,232 firms
internationally.
NEWS RELEASE
March 31, 2008
Little Earns Top Company Award
Francie Little, a Coldwell Banker Caine sales associate, recently was honored
for being named the company’s Top Warranty Agent for 2007. As a Top Warranty Agent,
she helped the largest percentage of buyers purchase home protection plans.
Little, who works from the Spartanburg office, has lived in Spartanburg since
1966. She has been a real estate professional since 1984. She has been involved
with many community organizations, including Safe Homes/Rape Crisis Center, the
Spartanburg Humane Society, the Alumnae Advisory Council of Converse College,
and the Vestry of the Episcopal Church of the Advent. She also is a Leadership
Spartanburg graduate.
“This award honors Francie for consistently looking for ways to best serve her
customers,” says Brad Halter, President and General Manager of Coldwell Banker
Caine. “She provided service beyond the contract in helping buyers ensure their
homes were properly protected.”
Coldwell Banker Caine consists of eight Upstate offices with 215 full-time sales
associates serving Greenville, Anderson, Oconee, Pickens and Spartanburg counties.
The company is ranked in the Top 6 Percent of all Coldwell Banker’s 1,232 firms
internationally.
NEWS RELEASE
March 30, 2008
Sales Associates Join Coldwell Banker Caine
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed sales associates Katherine Hall and Nancy
McCormick to the company’s Williams Street office.
Hall has 20 years of experience in the real estate industry. She has been a member
of the Multi Million Dollar Club since 1992 and was rated in the top three agents
in a Memphis real estate firm for the past 10 years. She is a graduate of Hollins
College in Roanoke, Va.
McCormick possesses five years of experience in the real estate industry. She
is a relocation specialist, a certified negotiation specialist, and a Cartus/USAA
relocation specialist. She is licensed in both South Carolina and Florida. She
is actively involved with St. Joseph Catholic School.
“These sales associates bring diverse, in-depth real estate experience to our
team,” says Fritzi Barbour, Vice President and Broker-in-Charge of the Williams
Street office. “Their knowledge and expertise will add to Coldwell Banker Caine’s
ongoing commitment to provide quality services beyond the contract to Upstate
home buyers and sellers.”
Coldwell Banker Caine consists of eight Upstate offices with 215 full-time sales
associates serving Greenville, Anderson, Oconee, Pickens and Spartanburg counties.
The company is ranked in the Top 6 Percent of all Coldwell Banker’s 1,232 firms
internationally.
NEWS RELEASE
March 27, 2008
Coldwell Banker Caine Named Number One Company in South Carolina
Coldwell Banker Caine was named the Number One Company in South Carolina in sales
production for 2007. The company earned this honor from 1,232 independently owned
and operated residential affiliated companies in the Coldwell Banker System. This
places Coldwell Banker Caine overall as Number 18 -- or in the Top 6 percent --
of Coldwell Banker firms internationally.
“We’re honored to recognize Coldwell Banker Caine as South Carolina’s Number
One company,” says Jim Gillespie, President and CEO of Coldwell Banker Real Estate
Corporation. “This accomplishment took a great deal of effort, hard work and dedication
by every member of the company. We applaud their success as a state leader. Coldwell
Banker Caine truly represents superior business – a reputation Coldwell Banker
companies are known to exemplify.”
In 2007, Coldwell Banker Caine represented 3,217 transactions through eight Upstate
offices with 215 full-time sales associates. Coldwell Banker Caine serves Greenville,
Anderson, Oconee, Pickens and Spartanburg counties.
“Even with the real estate market being somewhat slower, our sales associates
have continued to have the highest per person productivity in the region, which
demonstrates superior professional standards and commitment to the clients in
our community,” says Brad Halter, President and General Manager of Coldwell Banker
Caine. “I’m honored to have such a highly motivated professionals working for
Coldwell Banker Caine.”
NEWS RELEASE
March 25, 2008
Barbour, Rice Earn National Manager’s Awards for Excellence
Fritzi Barbour, Vice President and Broker-in-Charge of Coldwell Banker Caine’s
Williams St. office, and Randy Rice, Manager of Coldwell Banker Caine’s New Homes
Division, each recently were awarded the 2007 Office Manager’s Award for Excellence
from the Coldwell Banker® Real Estate Corporation. Only 194 affiliate office managers
from more than 2,600 Coldwell Banker offices nationwide fulfilled the rigorous
requirements of this award, which recognizes the extra effort and dedication shown
in making real estate sales offices successful.
Barbour, a resident of Simpsonville, has lived the Greenville area since 2000.
She was licensed in 1983, and is one of only a few brokers in the market who holds
all three of the following professional designations: Certified Residential Brokerage
Manager, Certified Residential Specialist and Certified Residential Graduate of
the REALTOR Institute. She served in 2007 as the Chair of the Multiple Listing
Committee for the Greater Greenville Association of Realtors (GGAR) and is a member
of the S.C. Association of Realtors Board of Directors. She is a Sustaining member
of the Junior League of Greenville, a member of the United Way’s Women’s Leadership
Council, and a member of First Baptist Church Mauldin. She currently is Vice President
of the GGAR.
A certified Professional Builder, Rice has more than a decade of experience in
New Home Construction. Prior to joining Coldwell Banker Caine, he worked with
John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods in both Atlanta and Raleigh, N.C., which
enabled him to better understand the needs of developers, builders and clients.
He is a member of the Builder Marketing Society Board of Governors, a steering
committee member for the Greenville Chamber of Commerce’s Real Estate Group, and
a member of the Greenville Home Builders Association and its Sales and Marketing
Council. Rice graduated from the University of Georgia.
“Fritzi and Randy are well-deserving of this honor; their offices have had quite
an outstanding year,” says Brad Halter, President and General Manager of Coldwell
Banker Caine. “They truly personify the spirit of this award through their dedication
to their sales associates, employees, clients and the community. We’re fortunate
to have managers like Fritzi and Randy to help make Coldwell Banker Caine a leader
in the real estate industry.”
Coldwell Banker Caine consists of eight Upstate offices with 215 full-time sales
associates serving Greenville, Anderson, Oconee, Pickens and Spartanburg counties.
The company is ranked in the Top 6 Percent of all Coldwell Banker’s 1,232 firms
internationally.
NEWS RELEASE
March 24, 2008
Coldwell Banker Caine Names 2007 Top Producers from Easley Office
David Loggins, Elizabeth Black and Debbie Clark were named Top Producers of 2007
respectively for Coldwell Banker Caine’s Easley office. The sales associates recently
were recognized for their achievements at the company’s annual banquet by Brad
Halter, President and General Manger of Coldwell Banker Caine.
Loggins, who is the office’s Top Producer of 2007, has lived in the Easley area
for 57 years. He has practiced real estate for two years. He is a member of First
United Methodist Church and is on the board of its preschool program. Loggins
also teaches Current Events, Law Education, and Weight Lifting at Easley High
School
Black, the Number 2 Producer for 2007, is a life-long native of Pickens County.
She has been a realtor for 20 years, and is a licensed S.C. Real Estate Broker.
Clark is the office’s Number 3 Producer of 2007. With 14 years of real estate
experience, Clark is a Graduate of the Realtor Institute and a member of both
the Greenville and Anderson Multiple Listing Services. She moved to the Greenville
area in 1975 had has been a resident of Easley since 1990.
"To become a Top Producer of the past year, these sales associates had to consistently
perform above expectations,” says Alan Abshire, Broker-in-Charge of Coldwell Banker
Caine’s Easley office. “They ensured that their clients received service above
and beyond the contract, providing them with the highest level of dedication and
professionalism available.”
Coldwell Banker Caine consists of eight Upstate offices with 215 full-time sales
associates serving Greenville, Anderson, Oconee, Pickens and Spartanburg counties.
The company is ranked in the Top 6 Percent of all Coldwell Banker’s 1,232 firms
internationally.
NEWS RELEASE
March 19, 2008
Coldwell Banker Caine Names 2007 Top Producers from Williams St. Office
Jacob Mann, Sharon Wilson and Helen Hagood were named Top Producers of 2007 respectively
for Coldwell Banker Caine’s Williams St. office. The sales associates recently
were recognized for their achievements at the company’s annual banquet by Brad
Halter, President and General Manager of Coldwell Banker Caine.
Mann, who is the Top Producer for the Williams St. office for 2007, is a native
of Greenville. He has been with Coldwell Banker Caine since 2001, when he was
recipient of the Williams Street Office’s Rookie of the Year Award. He is active
in a number of local organizations and clubs, and is a graduate of the University
of South Carolina.
Wilson, the office’s Number 2 Producer for 2007, is an Accredited Buyer Representative,
Certified Residential Specialist, Previews Property Specialist, and a Graduate
of the Realtor Institute. Also a Greenville native, Wilson is a graduate of the
University of South Carolina and has been in the industry 23 years.
Hagood is the office’s Number 3 Producer for 2007. She is an Accredited Buyer
Representative, Certified Residential Specialist, and a Graduate of the Realtor
Institute. Also a graduate of the University of South Carolina, Hagood has been
a real estate professional for 24 years. She is an active member of her church
and local charitable organizations.
“These agents consistently ensured that their clients received service above
and beyond the contract,” says Fritzi Barbour, Vice President and Broker-in-Charge
of the Williams St. office. “They have performed above expectations in providing
the highest level of knowledge and professionalism available.”
Coldwell Banker Caine consists of eight Upstate offices with 215 full-time sales
associates serving Greenville, Anderson, Oconee, Pickens and Spartanburg counties.
The company is ranked in the Top 6 Percent of all Coldwell Banker’s 1,232 firms
internationally.
NEWS RELEASE
March 19, 2008
Smith Earns Seniors Real Estate Specialist Designation
Margaret Smith of Coldwell Banker Caine’s Williams St. office recently earned
the Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) designation. Senior Real Estate Specialists
are trained to meet the special needs of maturing Americans in selling, buying,
relocating or refinancing residential or investment properties. By earning this
designation, Smith is specially trained to provide clients who are age 50-plus
with the best options and information for them to make life-changing decisions.
Smith is one of under a dozen SRES-qualified realtors in the Upstate.
Smith is a Greenville native who has been in the real estate profession since
1977. She is an Accredited Buyer Representative, Certified Residential Specialist
and a Graduate of the Realtor Institute. She is involved with the Annual Ladies
Golf Benefit for the Cancer Society of Greenville County, and is a member of the
Greater Greenville Master Gardeners Association. She also is a member of Fourth
Presbyterian Church, where she serves on the New Church Development team for the
Foothills Presbytery.
“We are so excited that Margaret has become one of the few realtors in this area
to have earned this advanced professional designation,” says Fritzi Barbour, Vice
President and Broker-in-Charge of the Williams St. office. “This shows her commitment
to the profession and her clients to provide them the highest level of specialized
knowledge and service.”
Coldwell Banker Caine consists of eight Upstate offices with 215 full-time sales
associates serving Greenville, Anderson, Oconee, Pickens and Spartanburg counties.
The company is ranked in the Top 6 Percent of all Coldwell Banker’s 1,232 firms
internationally.
NEWS RELEASE
March 24, 2008
Coldwell Banker Caine only Broker in South Carolina Named to Cartus’ Platinum
Club
Coldwell Banker Caine recently was named to the Cartus Broker Network’s Platinum
Club in honor of its outstanding performance during 2007. Coldwell Banker Caine,
a member of the Cartus Broker Network, was one of only 21 Cartus Brokers internationally—and
the only broker in South Carolina—to receive the designation. Criteria for the
award are based upon key performance within various business segments. This is
the 4th time Coldwell Banker Caine has won the annual award.
“This award is indicative of the ‘power of performance’ in a year of changes
and challenges,” says Brad Halter, President and General Manager of Coldwell Banker
Caine’s Residential Division. “It reflects the commitment of our sales associates
and employees to providing quality services beyond the contract. We’re honored
to be recognized for that through this prominent award.”
Coldwell Banker Caine consists of eight Upstate offices with 215 full-time sales
associates serving Greenville, Anderson, Oconee, Pickens and Spartanburg counties.
The company is ranked in the Top 6 Percent of all Coldwell Banker’s 1,232 firms
internationally.
NEWS RELEASE
March 13, 2008
Bolt Awarded ABR Designation
Regina Bolt of Coldwell Banker Caine recently was awarded the Accredited Buyer
Representation (ABR) designation by the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council and
the National Association of Realtors. Bolt joins more than 32,000 real estate
professionals nationally who have earned the ABR designation. To do so, she was
required to successfully complete a comprehensive course in buyer representation
and an elective course focusing on a buyer representation specialty, in addition
to submitting documentation verifying professional experience.
Bolt, who works from Coldwell Banker Caine’s Seneca office, is a life-long resident
of Oconee County. She has been in the real estate profession for two years. Prior
to that, she worked in a medical, service-related field for 21 years. She is a
member of the Christian Real Estate Network and recently was named Coldwell Banker
Caine’s Top Producer of 2007 for the Seneca office.
“Regina’s dedication to this advanced professional designation shows her commitment
to the profession and her clients,” says Alan Abshire, Broker-in-Charge of the
Seneca office. “This will ensure her clients receive the highest level of knowledge
and service in the field of residential real estate.”
Coldwell Banker Caine consists of eight Upstate offices with 215 full-time sales
associates serving Greenville, Anderson, Oconee, Pickens and Spartanburg counties.
The company is ranked in the Top 6 Percent of all Coldwell Banker’s 1,268 firms
internationally.
NEWS RELEASE
March 13, 2008
Cox Awarded ABR Designation
Elizabeth Cox of Coldwell Banker Caine recently was awarded the Accredited Buyer
Representation (ABR) designation by the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council and
the National Association of Realtors. Cox joins more than 32,000 real estate
professionals nationally who have earned the ABR designation. To do so, she was
required to successfully complete a comprehensive course in buyer representation
and an elective course focusing on a buyer representation specialty, in addition
to submitting documentation verifying professional experience.
Cox, who works from Coldwell Banker Caine’s Verdae Boulevard office, possesses
12 years of sales and management experience with companies throughout the East.
She is a member of Christ Episcopal Church and is a provisional member of the
Junior League of Greenville. She is a graduate of Bay Path College in Long Meadow,
Mass.
“Elizabeth’s dedication to this advanced professional designation shows her commitment
to the profession and her clients,” says Marguerite Wyche, Executive Vice President
and Broker-in-Charge of the Verdae Boulevard office. “This will ensure her clients
receive the highest level of knowledge and service in the field of residential
real estate.”
Coldwell Banker Caine consists of eight Upstate offices with 215 full-time sales
associates serving Greenville, Anderson, Oconee, Pickens and Spartanburg counties.
The company is ranked in the Top 6 Percent of all Coldwell Banker’s 1,232 firms
internationally.
NEWS RELEASE
March 13, 2008
Clary Earns National Manager’s Award for Excellence
Susan Clary, Vice President and Broker-in-Charge of Coldwell Banker Caine’s Spartanburg
office, recently was awarded the 2007 Office Manager’s Award for Excellence from
the Coldwell Banker® Real Estate Corporation. Clary was one of only 194 affiliate
office managers throughout North America in the Coldwell Banker system to fulfill
the rigorous requirements of this award, which recognizes the extra effort and
dedication shown in making the Spartanburg sales office successful. The Spartanburg
office, under Clary’s leadership, was recognized in 2007 for being in the Top
20 offices nationally for total sales and production.
Clary, who is a native of Spartanburg, has been in the real estate profession
since 1988. She has served in various capacities on the Spartanburg Board of Realtors,
the Friends Board of Brookgreen Gardens, Ballet Spartanburg, and the Middle Tyger
Community Center. She also has served two terms on the Board of Visitors for the
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center and is a graduate of Leadership Spartanburg.
She currently is a member of the Spartanburg County Commission for Higher Education.
“Susan is well-deserving of this honor; she and her office had quite an outstanding
year,” says Brad Halter, President and General Manager of Coldwell Banker Caine’s
Residential division. “She truly personifies the spirit of this award through
her dedication to her sales associates, employees, clients and the community.
We’re fortunate to have a leader like Susan help make Coldwell Banker Caine a
leader in the real estate industry.”
Coldwell Banker Caine consists of eight Upstate offices with 215 full-time sales
associates serving Greenville, Anderson, Oconee, Pickens and Spartanburg counties.
The company is ranked in the Top 6 Percent of all Coldwell Banker’s 1,232 firms
internationally.
NEWS RELEASE
March 11, 2008
Coldwell Banker Caine Named to International Chairman’s Circle
Coldwell Banker Caine has been named to the international Coldwell Banker Chairman’s
Circle for the 10th consecutive year. Coldwell Banker Caine is one of only 78
Coldwell Banker companies throughout the world to earn this title for 2007. This
places Coldwell Banker Caine in the top 6 percent of all 1,268 Coldwell Banker
firms internationally in sales production.
In 2007, Coldwell Banker Caine represented 3,217 transactions through eight Upstate
offices with 215 full-time sales associates. Coldwell Banker Caine serves Greenville,
Anderson, Oconee, Pickens and Spartanburg counties.
“It’s because of the skill and knowledge of our sales associates that we were
able to achieve this distinguished national honor again this year,” says Brad
Halter, President and General Manager of Coldwell Banker Caine’s Residential Division.
“Our associates have the highest per person productivity in the region, demonstrating
superior professional standards and commitment to clients in this community. Having
such a highly motivated group of professionals working for Coldwell Banker Caine
is truly rewarding and inspiring.”
“I’m honored to recognize Brad and the Coldwell Banker Caine sales associates
with the Chairman’s Circle award, the most esteemed title a Coldwell Banker company
can achieve,” says Jim Gillespie, President and Chief Executive Officer of Coldwell
Banker Real Estate LLC. “Brad and his dedicated team demonstrate the highest professional
standards and commitment to their clients. We are extremely proud of them for
their remarkable year in sales production, which demonstrates that they worked
hard to help Upstate families achieve home ownership.”
NEWS RELEASE
March 6, 2008
Coldwell Banker Caine Names 2007 Top Producers from Seneca Office
Regina Bolt, Bill Brown and Barry Voeltz were named Top Producers of 2007 respectively
for Coldwell Banker Caine’s Seneca office. The sales associates recently were
recognized for their achievements at the company’s annual banquet by Brad Halter,
President and General Manger of Coldwell Banker Caine.
Bolt, the office’s Top Producer of 2007, is a life-long resident of Oconee County.
She has been in the real estate profession for two years. Prior to that, she worked
in a medical, service-related field for 21 years. She is a member of the Christian
Real Estate Network.
Brown, who is the Number 2 Producer for 2007, has lived in the area since 1975.
He has worked in the real estate industry full-time for the past three years.
He is a licensed broker in North Carolina and a member of the Oconee Homebuilders
Association. He also is a commercial pilot.
Voeltz, the office’s Number 3 Producer of 2007, has lived in Oconee County for
11 years. He has been in the real estate profession for three years. He has 25
years of sales and marketing experience. He is a member of Eternal Shepherd Lutheran
Church, serving on the Church Council and as Chairman of the Board of Elders.
“To become a Top Producer of the past year, these sales associates had to consistently
perform above expectations,” says Alan Abshire, Broker-in-Charge of Coldwell Banker
Caine’s Seneca office. “They ensured that their clients received service above
and beyond the contract, providing them with the highest level of dedication and
professionalism available.”
Coldwell Banker Caine consists of eight Upstate offices with 215 full-time sales
associates serving Greenville, Anderson, Oconee, Pickens and Spartanburg counties.
The company is ranked in the Top 6 Percent of all Coldwell Banker’s 1,268 firms
internationally.
Susan C. Gallion of Coldwell Banker Caine recently was awarded the Accredited
Buyer Representation (ABR) designation by the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council
and the National Association of Realtors. Gallion joins more than 32,000 real
estate professionals nationally who have earned the ABR designation. To do so,
she was required to successfully complete a comprehensive course in buyer representation
and an elective course focusing on a buyer representation specialty, in addition
to submitting documentation verifying professional experience.
Gallion, who works from Coldwell Banker Caine’s Verdae Boulevard office, has
23 years of related real estate experience. She has earned the Cartus Mobility
Marketing and Referral Specialist designations, and was named to the Diamond Society
which puts her in the top 13 percent of Coldwell Banker sales associates in the
nation. She also has been the recipient of the Blue Ribbon award for the Verdae
Office for her commitment to excellence in real estate.
“This national designation is a natural progression for Susan,” says Marguerite
Wyche, Executive Vice President and Broker-in-Charge of the Verdae Boulevard office.
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