Without exception, yesterday and today I have heard only positive comments about the rain and storms we have in our drought-stricken area now. The Weather people are predicting5-6 inches of rain this week, possibly more. It will not catch us up on the -21 inches we are missing but sure will help. The lack of rain was beginning to wreak havoc with food for cattle, crops, people's dispositions, etc, etc. The attitudes are one of just being grateful we are getting some of the much needed rain.
Yes, there was a tornado that touched down over Lake Hartwell then came ashore near parts of the Clemson University Campus but no one was hurt. I'm sure we will have more serious rain storms and the possibility of tornados is over for now, but could return with another wave of this tropical storm front. All this is from the tropical storm that wreaked havoc in Florida 4 times before it moved on. Guess we have to expect some bad stuff along with the good. We're just all thankful to be getting rain, any rain.
My granddaughter moved into her college dorm (Presbyterian College) about 2 weeks ago on Friday and it is with mixed emotions I write this. I'm so proud of her and where she is in her life. My son has done a wonderful job raising her as a single parent who remarried 5 years ago. He is as good a momma/daddy as you will ever meet. When she was little, he could put her hair up in a ponytail better than I could. He & wife Tracy both have a child going off to college this week, he will also be gone (Clemson University). Talk about empty nest, they are in for a very quiet house except for the weekends they come home. It will be a huge adjustment for all of them. Tracy's oldest, a daughter is getting married in October, so the children are all three mostly grown. They are all three awesome young people. I feel as if I have known Tracy's two for lots longer and have grown to love them also. I've met one of their grandmothers and gotten to know her and they come from good stock.
There are many Active Rainers getting young people off to college or back to college this last week or two. Wow, doesn't time fly.
Here's to the next generation of leaders who are going off to school to begin their education that will enable them to find their place in our world. How much fun they will have (sometimes too much) but they will learn balance.
You've done a good job, now it is up to them to finish it.
Over the years, I've always found it best to slow down a bit and get all the facts before approaching a situation that can have legal and/or ethical ramifications. No "deal" is worth jeopardizing your license or violating ethics laws for, either knowingly or unknowingly. I know many people do it because they do not understand all the ramifications of the entire situation. I would ask you to stop and think about how your new client (seller or buyer) will perceive your actions when you don't know what all the ramifications of certain behaviors are? They will feel let down and probably lose trust in what you say.
If I cannot conduct my business in an ethical and legal manner, how can I do a good job for the Buyer or Seller? When they work with an agent, they need to be able to rely on his or her advice in all matters pertaining to the sale or purchase of a home, and his/her judgment in potentially problematic situations. A good Realtor will not give legal advice, but will instead; know when the client needs to seek legal advice.
That is why it is so critical that we look at all issues in any situation that might prove to be a problem and make sure we follow the letter of the law and ethics codes. I'm not saying you cannot work and negotiate hard for your seller/buyer, as that is what you must do. You can do that and negotiate as hard as necessary, without giving anything away for your client or without breaking any laws. It can be done and is done every day.
Some of the licensed trainers in SC that teach courses for Continuing Education Units have some really great courses that can both provide you with the continuing education units needed every two years, and with some great information that reinforces those rules. In fact, one is "Rules of The Road", "Risk Management Trifecta" and other appropriately named courses. Diana Brothers is one of my favorite instructors and you're well informed when you leave the class and never bored. When she tells the true story of an older agent who violated the law by exhanging money with a client outside of closing (not on the HUD) for something as simple as a home warranty and was actually sent to prison for it, you know you do not want to be one of those case studies. Remember, 1) if it is the law, don't break it . . . 2) if it is in the Code of Ethics, abide by it. Follow these two simple rules and you are much less likely to have any legal issues in your business, at least any created by your actions or inactions.
Late yesterday evening, I received a phone call from my hair stylists' daughter telling me she had a mishap and would not be able to do my hair at my monthly appointment today. It was pretty clear she must have had an incident with the new motorcycle she rides. When I called the salon today, I learned she had broken her right wrist. OUCH, that must have hurt, and OUCH that is also going to hurt her pocketbook for the next 5-6 weeks. I'm sorry it happened to her but ever since she bought it a couple of months ago, I have been expecting something like this; I'm just glad that was her most severe injury. When I learned she was buying one, I told her I had too much time invested in her to loose her; that she would be too hard to replace, and she would. Apparently, every client she had was saying the same thing. Motorcycles are just dangerous, regardless of how good a driver you may be. There is just not enough between you and the asphalt to suit me, nor is there enough protection from other vehicles, plus just tooooooo many bad drivers out there. You are so "out there" and vulnerable on a cycle. Even though I white water rafted and rode in a hot air balloon race way back when, I have no desire to own or ride a motorcycle.
Meanwhile, she has about 5 or 6 other stylists so I will get squeezed in with them and hope she gets well really soon. She is a great stylist and person and I've sent many new buyers who moved here to her. This may be what I'm going to look like for awhile . . .
No photo could be found that was bad enough or was not copyrighted . . . use your imagination. :)
One of my best years ever in Real Estate was 2005 after having a lumpectomy in late 2004 and recovering from radiation for breast cancer. I was so grateful to have missed that bullet as it was found very early, that every day was wonderful. My attitude was one of gratitude for being given a 2nd chance and I truly believe that is why it was such a good year (combined with market conditions of course) for me. Business literally fell into my lap. Every day was a day to be grateful just to be here, to be healthy and happy and to have the opportunity to sell real estate for sellers and help buyers find homes. My grandchildren became even more precious as did my sons, their wives and my friends.
Sometimes, it takes things like that to give us a wake-up call in life. We take so much for granted, especially our health. My sons & wives also noticed a change in me and it is one I want to keep. The old "Be kinder than necessary" for someone is always facing an unknown burden really applies. We never know what the other person has on their plate.
Sometimes after a period of time has passed, we fall back into old patterns and forget to have that feeling of gratitude. That will be on my to-do list for the next 21 days (takes that long to establish a habit); to regain my attitude of gratitude.
Experienced, Knowledgeable, Hardworking, and Professional. Knows communities in the area, Property Values & Marketing Homes. You will not be disappointed when you work with me.
Broker, Accredited Buyer Rep, Graduate-Realtor Institute.
Listening intently to learn more about your real estate needs and determining my strategy to get you there. Repeat business for me has been as high as 30% per year and that tells me I am doing a good job for my clients. One couple in particular, I SOLD 2 homes for them and helped them with the purchase of two other homes for a total of 4 transactions in 8 years. Many others buy through me when moving here and if transferred again or moving up to a bigger home, they also buy and/or sell with me. Why? Because they know I have their best interest in the forefront of everything I do. They also know my judgement and knowledge in real estate is a result of my 12+ years experience.
Within our area real estate community, my reputation for honesty, integrity and expertise in the home buying and selling process is well known. Becoming "The Family Realtor" for entire families gives me a sense of great satisfaction.
Markets I serve in the Greater Greenville Area are primarily Greenville, Simpsonville, Greer, Powdersville, Easley, Taylors, Travelers Rest, etc. Our Multiple Listing Service covers all of Greenville, Pickens & Oconee Counties and parts of Spartanburg, Laurens and Anderson counties.
The Real Estate Market and
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Doing the right thing
Treating all people with respect
Making a living by what I get . . making a life by what I give
It has been my pleasure to meet and work with many wonderful people over the past 12+ years while helping them buy and sell homes. Almost without exception, those home selling/buying experiences have given me a great sense of satisfaction of a job well done and happy clients to show for it! Let me add you to the list when you are ready to sell and or buy a home in our area.
Hi Sheila. First, let me thank you for your time and excellent guidance into the Greenville real estate market. Both Sharon and I thought you put together our interests very well. I just wanted you to know how much we appreciated all your time and information. For a Real Estate person to recognize an honest effort from another Agent is quite a compliment. Thanks again, and we will be in touch with you soon.
Sincerely,
Suzanna Rose
"I really wanted to thank you for all your help in the sale of our home in Stonehaven. Your knowledge, enthusiasm, and attention to detail brought forth the fastest and easiest sale of a home we ever imagined or experienced! With each step of the process, we felt informed, up-to-date and confident in you and your ability to close the deal. And you did! Sheila, thank you just doesn't even begin to express our gratitude for what you did.. You were really more than just a REALTOR. "
Warmest Regards,
Rhonda & Tim Dent
"You were also an inspiration as a REALTOR. Your professionalism and enthusiasm are something I keep in mind when I am dealing with my clients."
An Edina, Minnesota REALTOR®
When I decided to relocate to Greenville , SC from New Jersey to pursue the next step in my career, I assumed it was going to be both challenging and stressful. I knew that I didn't want to throw my money down the tubes renting, so I was determined to find a home right away and had about 1 months time to do so. Not only was I faced with the task of finding a home in a short period, but I was also a first time homebuyer. I did not know anything about purchasing a home! So, I surfed the web and did my research about the area and I mistakenly stumbled across the web site of Sheila Reeves. That was one of my best mistakes EVER! I filled out all the information on Sheila's site and she got back to me in less than 6 hours! She then contacted me the next day and answered several of my questions. At that moment, I knew I was in good hands. Sheila immediately sent me listings to view in my price range, set me up with a great mortgage company and freed up her busy schedule to work with my busy schedule. I spent a week with Sheila and I could not have asked for a better, more dedicated person to work with. Sheila treated me like one of her sons. She looked out for my current and future best interests every step of the way. In about a week's time I had to have seen many homes. I finally found the perfect home in a great neighborhood with great schools only six miles from my new office. Sheila Reeves is an honest, dedicated, trusting, hard working individual that I would recommend to anyone who is looking for a real estate agent in the Greenville area. I normally do not write about my experiences when dealing with people, but my overall experience with Sheila was just so remarkably pleasant, that I could not go without expressing how I truly felt. Thank you Sheila for everything!!!!
Brendan Major
Simpsonville , SC
To: Mr. Jim Fritzsche, Broker
RE/MAX Foothills
I just wanted to let you know what excellent service we had from Sheila Reeves in our most recent home sale and subsequent purchase. She has handled four transactions for us all total. The purchase of our current home was very tedious and it required extreme dedication and attention to minute detail. It was further complicated by the lack of knowledge and concern of behalf of the seller's agent. Had it not been for Sheila, we would never have succeeded. In addition, she sold our home in six days, due in part, to her very professional marketing brochure! She remained very patient and worked with us faithfully over many months. You can rest assured that we will remain loyal to her and will continue to recommend her to all who are interested. She will always be to us "The Best!"
Ms. Kathleen Pitts
To: Ms. Kathleen Pitts
Thank you for your uplifting note you wrote to me about Sheila Reeves. She works extremely hard for her clients and you have first hand knowledge of that fact. By your taking the time out of your busy schedule to write me really says a lot about Sheila. The RE/MAX ad slogans are surely true, such as "Above the Crowd" and "Outstanding Agents, Outstanding Results." We all try to uphold those kinds of values at RE/MAX Foothills, but Sheila sets the bar very high for all of us to reach.
Mr. Jim Fritzsche
Broker/Owner
I wanted to let you know I enjoyed assisting you and Sandy Pearson with her closing last Friday. I especially appreciate your efforts to "encourage" Mr. Woods to come to the office and sign the deed so we could complete the transaction. It is always a pleasure to work with realtors, such as yourself, that are willing to put forth an extra effort for their clients. It makes the "closing experience" much more enjoyable for everyone.
J. Chris Brown
Attorney-at-Law
Thank you for time and patience in helping us find our new home. It is PERFECT for us and we love it.
Dawn Worley
Thank you so much for your help in locating for us the perfect home! We love it! We cannot thank you enough for all that you did, especially during such a difficult time in your life. I appreciate all that you did to make sure everything went smooth on our end, and it did.....This is the fourth home we've purchased and by far this process was the easiest.
Tim & Rhonda Dant
Thanks again for all of your help. I appreciate all of your hard work to meet with all the contractors and handle the money for the windows. Julie and I want to thank you for making the sale of our home easy. There is no way that we could have managed the offer, inspection, contractors, paperwork and closing so quickly from so far away. Since our move to Illinois we dreaded having to go through the long distance selling process, but with your marketing we had an offer in less than 30 days. Thanks again for everything. We will definitely recommend you to anyone we know looking to buy or sell in the Greenville area.
- Mike and Julie Cunningham
To whom it may concern,
We were moving from Upstate NY to Greenville and needed to find a real estate agent. Looking on line made it easy to select Sheila because she had the absolute best web site for researching houses. Our time to house hunt in Greenville was very limited, so we needed to see a lot of houses in a short amount of time. Sheila knows the area extremely well and took the time up front to understand our requirements. She lined up a lot of houses for us to visit, normally a scheduling nightmare, but she did it. Her knowledge of the entire area and surrounding areas gave us the best opportunity of finding the house we wanted.Once we selected the house we wanted, Sheila completed a spreadsheet showing detailed market comparables, and based upon that information we made our opening bid and began our strategy for buying the house at the best price. Once we got our bid accepted, Sheila's work did not stop there but extended to overseeing the due diligence phase of the home buying process. Every professional Sheila recommended was a "professional" and performed as such.
In summary, Sheila is the best agent we have ever had and did so much work way above what normally is performed by most agents. She is still helping us, giving us recommendations about businesses in the area. She is a wealth of knowledge. We happily recommend her to anyone and especially any out of towners who need to quickly find someone that they can completely trust. We really believe that Sheila had our best interests at heart through the entire home buying process. If anyone would like to call us to discuss Sheila, we would happy to do it.
- Phil and Susan Cirulli
"Sheila, I would not hesitate to recommend you to anyone who is looking to enter the real estate market. Your knowledge, professionalism, thoroughness and attentiveness created an absolutely smooth and trouble-free home buying experience."
- Mark Rumminger"Sheila, you evaluated it, you worked it, you marketed it, you SOLD it! In other words, you did in less than six weeks what the other agent couldn't do in six months. You told us right off the bat, we had a house that was in a niche, and it would take some extra work to find the right buyer who wanted to be in that niche. But you did it and we really appreciate it. We're now back home. Thanks for everything, all the way to closing!"
- Joe & Debbie Summerville"Thank you for your hard work & professionalism in helping us find a new home in Greenville. More importantly, thank you for your sensitivity to our personal needs and for being so patient with our long move process. We respect your business ethics, your responsiveness, your good nature and we are glad to have your friendship."
- Doug & Lisa Warwick"Michelle and I want to thank you for your assistance during the selection, construction and completion stages of our home purchase in Greenville. Given the fact that we were in Germany during most of that time, it was especially helpful to be able to see the photos you emailed us on a regular basis as construction progressed. With your help, we were able to stay on top of any potential problem and had photo documentation. We will be happy to recommend you to anyone we know who might be buying or selling a home."
- Jim & Michelle Doherty"Chris and I wanted you to know that "you" made the homebuying experience a good one, especially going through construction. I was very confident that you would take care of us and guide us in the right direction, and you did!. Thank you .. . . . . . . .you are a wonderful person!!"
- Cyndi & Chris BellWhen we came to Greenville in 2000, Sheila worked for us as our Buyer's Agent and found the ideal home for us in an attractive subdivision convenient to the airport. When we were ready to move back to Germany, Sheila put our home on the market and had it under contract within the first month. She helped us through all the aspects of both transactions and we came to rely on Sheila for her honesty, knowledge of the market, dependability, and attention to detail.
We would not hesitate to highly recommend Sheila to you, whether you are ready to buy or sell.
Sheila was very helpful during the sale of my home. She was the second agent to represent me and was able to get the home under contract within 2 weeks from the time she took over the listing. I live internationally and Sheila used all her resources to sell my house. She worked diligently to resolve an issue that came up during the inspection process in order to close the house. Sheila definitely provided her own touch to accomplish the sale of my home. You will not be disappointed if you hire Sheila as your Agent.
- Sebastian Goulet
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