Wednesday, February 25, 2009

RE/MAX Foothills Agents Win National Awards

(Greenville, SC) - Duane Bargar, Mark Kingsbury, Debra McCormick, Kathy Rogoff, Derek Sill, and Sheila Young with RE/MAX Foothills Real Estate have been presented with the RE/MAX Platinum Club award that honors highly successful real estate agents nationwide within the RE/MAX network. The Platinum Club award was only presented to the top 8% of RE/MAX real estate agents nationwide in 2008. "Winning this award is a tremendous accomplishment," said Jim Fritzsche, Broker/Owner of RE/MAX Foothills. "Our agents continue to raise the bar in real estate, making us and this community proud."

James Akers, Jr., Jim Alef, Lisa Antonelli-McDowell, Debbie Dujardin, Ali Merritt, Katie Primeau, and Alan Swartzentruber, also with RE/MAX Foothills Real Estate, were presented with the 100% Club award from RE/MAX International.

source: http://www.greenvilleonline.com/article/20081231/YOURUPSTATE/812310365/-1/ARCHIVE

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Open House Sunday 3/1 2p-4p

702 Bennett St Unit E



Sunday, March 01, 2009 2:00 PM-4:00 PM




Greenville Property Type Condo/Townhome Status For Sale


2 Bedrooms 2 BR Bath Rooms 2.50 BTH Living Area 1800-1999


Offered At$279,900

Sheila Young will be hosting an Open House Sunday March 1st from 2p-4p.


Directions : Stone Avenue to Bennett Street. Located just past intersection of Gallwan & Bennett



www.YoungTeam.net

Open Houses Sunday 2/22

4 Lael Ct, Taylors, SC 29687

Sunday, February 22, 2009 2:00 PM-4:00 PM





Taylors - Lorena Park Property Type Single Family Status For Sale


Bedrooms 3 BR Bath Rooms 2.00 BTH Living Area 1600-1799


Offered At$163,900

Hosted by Donna Roper - Open House Sunday 2/22 from 2p-4p.


The Young Team sold a house on the same street in just 10 days in January!!!


Directions: Wade Hampton toward Greer, Turn right on East Lee Rd. Cross Edwards Rd at Brushy Creek left on E Lee property on left in cul-de-sac.








208 Player Way, Simpsonville, SC 29681


Sunday, February 22, 2009 2:00 PM-4:00 PM





Simpsonville - Sycamore Ridge Property Type Single Family Status For Sale
Bedrooms 6 BR Bath Rooms 3.50 BTH Living Area 3600-3799 Lot Area 39x267x214x196


Offered At$450,000

Hosted by Larry Young - Open house Sunday 2/22 from 2p-4p


Directions: I-385 exit 31 Left on 417 (Main St.Simpsonville) L on Curtis St - R on Howard - L into Sycamore Ridge. R on Player Way. Home @ end of Cul-de-sac.





540 Horton Grove Road, Greer, SC 29651


Sunday, February 22, 2009 2:00 PM-4:00 PM


Greer - Dillard Creek Crossing Property Type Single Family Status For Sale
Bedrooms 4 BR Bath Rooms 3.50 BTH Living Area 2600-2799


Offered At$334,900

Hosted by Pam Cofer - Open House Sunday 2p-4p at Dillard Creek Crossing

Directions: From Greenville take I-85 to Hwy 14, turn Right towards Pelham Rd, Turn left on Westmoreland Rd at new Village hospital go 1.2 miles, Dillard Creek Crossing is on left at bottom of hill.






How the Real Estate Book helps with online advertising exposure

I don't know if you are aware of the vast amount of online exposure that The Real Estate Book offers, so I have attached some info I believe you will find helpful.


All listings $450,000+ can also be found on THE NEW YORK TIMES website.


All listings $750,000+ can also be found on UNIQUE HOMES, and NEW YORK TIMES GREAT HOMES sites.


All listings $1 Million + can also be found on THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, UNIQUE GLOBAL ESTATES and REALTY TRAC sites.

Average Transactions Per Agent

In 2008, RE/MAX Foothills averaged the most transactions per agent out of the Greater Greenville Association of Realtors top real estate offices!!


Friday, February 13, 2009

Homebuyers Tax Credit

RE/MAX International is participating in a last minute push with the National Association of REALTORS and the National Association of Home Builders to support final revisions of the Senate Amendment to the Stimulus Bill. The Senate will vote today, then a combination of the Senate and House versions is anticipated to go to the President for signature in the upcoming weeks. Below is an email that just came out from Dave Liniger’s office, providing a direct link to inform both members of Congress of your support of this initiative.

Also attached is a PDF handout that I downloaded from NAR’s website. It provides an easy-to-understand comparison of the Senate’s proposed Amendment to the one proposed by the House. It is imperative that you get up to speed on this initiative TODAY and work to support the Senate’s Amendment (which would provide up to a $15,000 tax CREDIT to every purchaser of a primary residence … not just 1st time home buyers limited under the House’s proposal). Those RE/MAX REALTORS who work to educate their spheres of influence (as well as their buyers and sellers) right NOW will be far ahead of the pack when this revised Stimulus Bill becomes law upon the President’s signature. Be prepared to capitalize on this opportunity!


Jim Fritzsche
RE/MAX Foothills


Fellow Broker/Owners and Managers:You may have read the email that Dave Liniger sent out last week regarding the current legislative activities in Washington surrounding the Economic Stimulus Bill. This is a critical "front burner" issue, with the bill likely to be finalized this week. So, it is critical that, if you haven't contacted your legislators yet, you do so as soon as possible.The House version includes a 7,500 dollar tax credit for new home buyers, but the Senate version has a 10% tax credit with a ceiling of 15,000 dollars, for all home buyers. At this time, neither version has incorporated a provision for promoting lower mortgage interest rates. The Senate is expected to vote today and after that a conference committee will work out the differences between the two versions.Through the Treasury Department and legislation, there are other proposals for streamlining short sales and preventing foreclosures. Also, there are efforts to keep the increased conventional loan limits that were temporarily in place during 2008. All these Housing Stimulus provisions would have a beneficial impact on our current market.The National Association of Realtors® is working to have these proposals and others incorporated into the final Stimulus Bill. RE/MAX International has been working closely with NAR and supports all their efforts. NAR has made it easy for you to contact your legislators with pre-written letters and the contact information for all U.S. Senators and Representatives. Please visit their web site to make your voice heard.







http://takeaction.realtoractioncenter.com/campaign/2009stimulus







What happens over the next week could have an impact on our entire industry that will affect us all for many years to come.Please copy this message and distribute it to your fellow agents, clients and anyone who supports the real estate industry. THANK YOU!



To View information on the Homebuyer tax credit click the following links:

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