CW: When did you decide to go into the business you are in? “I actually decided I wanted to be in real estate back in college. I was an assistant for a Realtor and I enjoyed it. I decided to use my degree in early childhood education instead and pursued teaching. Here I am, 15-ish […]
Women in Real Estate Archives
What Makes the Charleston Fine Homes Team Tick
CW: What habits do you implement in day to day life that you attribute to success? Grist: “I have a morning and evening routine that I’ve been practicing habitually for the past six years. I rise early at around 5 a.m. and meditate/pray for 20 minutes, followed by a quick morning devotional. I set an […]
Schirmer Insurance Group’s Beginnings
Schirmer Insurance Group Mount Pleasant and Moncks Corner 843-881-1771 www.schirmerinsuranceagency.com For Gina Schirmer, owning and operating an insurance agency is second nature. She is CEO of Schirmer Insurance Group LLC, in Mount Pleasant. Originally from Greenville, South Carolina, Schirmer comes from a family insurance background that exceeds 62 years, beginning with her grandfather, Gene Adams, […]
Andrea Rogers, Local Real Estate Expert Provides Exceptional Service and Attention to Clients
As the managing broker at AgentOwned Realty on the Isle of Palms, Andrea Rogers is known as a local real estate expert who provides exceptional service and attention to her clients. A Charleston native and licensed Realtor since 2008, Rogers’ tenacity, knowledge, and professionalism have earned her many repeat customers and ongoing referrals. She has […]
Michelle Austin, Mount Pleasant Realtor
CW: What habits do you implement in day-to-day life that you attribute to success? “I always start with gratitude! Routine keeps me rolling, and blocking my time keeps me focused.” CW: How have the past year’s challenges changed you? “COVID-19 taught me to not get too bogged down in things I cannot control. Just have […]
Amy Learn Helping Make the Loan Process Smooth and Straightforward
Whether you’re ready to begin searching for a new home or recent low interest rates have you considering a refinance, sitting down with loan officer Amy Golden Learn to discuss options will leave you feeling like a mortgage expert. Learn’s utmost concern is making sure everyone she meets feels comfortable throughout the entire mortgage process. […]
Misti Cox Makes Sure Everything Goes Smoothly for Her Clients
Misti Cox, Associate Broker and Realtor at King & Society, loves everything about being a real estate agent in the Tri-county — the gorgeous homes, the community events and the people. “I genuinely enjoy showing people, especially newcomers, around the different neighborhoods and all the awesome things to do in our area,” said Cox, who […]
SafeShowings: Transforming the Real Estate Industry
According to the National Association of Realtors 2020 Member Safety Report, 72% of Realtors have safety protocols that they follow with every client, and .only 55% of brokerages have standard procedures for safety. A local Realtor, Helen Hudson wants every brokerage and real estate professional to have safety practices in place, so she created the […]
Sandra Patrick, An Expert in the Logistics of the Closing Process
After embarking on her real estate career in 1997, Sandra Patrick established her own firm five years later, known as Professional Real Estate Closers, LLC. She soon branched out to offer services to real estate agents throughout the Lowcountry. Patrick’s business model allowed her to be an independent closing coordinator, integrating her skills and expertise […]
Erica Zepp, Going Above and Beyond
Originally from the Finger Lake region of New York, Erica Zepp fell in love with Charleston as a city during her visit almost a decade ago. Her love of all things Lowcountry inspired a career change and a relocation that would eventually lead her to her current role with Southern Bell Living, a team of […]