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Keisha Frierson

Costello Real Estate and Investments

843-861-9881

Best Advice

"As a Realtor, take pride in making sure your clients receive exceptional service."

Stonie Kennington

EXP Realty

704-564-4139

Best Advice

"Never give up on your dreams. When you feel uncomfortable, that means you are growing."

Alioune Sow

Sow Properties of

Keller Williams Fort Mill

803-322-2191

Best Advice

"You're selling yourself first before selling your product. It is important to always keep that in mind!! "

Brandon Gafgen

The Baxter Team @ RE/MAX Executive

843-290-2368

Best Advice

"Learn as much as you can from the classes you take, your BIC, other Realtors in your office, and do not be afraid to ask questions."

Katrina Cherry

Costello Real Estate and Investments

704-898-7540

Best Advice

"Choosing a firm is to know your WHY before interviewing firms. Have a personal vision and mission statement... to navigate you through this process."

Avery Feaster

Bloom Realty

803-379-0767

Best Advice

" Commit to FULL-Time! For some, you can make it a part-time career, but it definitely takes serious dedication if you want to be successful."

Your Best Advice for new or experienced agent:

How to successfully balance family and your business?

How you stay present in life's moments?

Deadline is July 25, 2022

Required Submission Information

1. Your company’s name, address, website, and logo (jpeg)

2. Your public contact number

3. A professional headshot - with permission to use if owned by a photographer

4. Your Best Advice: A sentence or two on your best advice for a new or experienced agent

Please email the information to news@compsnews.com with subject line Best Advice.

Submit Your Best Advice

Stephen Shad

Allen Tate Realty Rock Hill

803-370-3167

Best Advice

" Plan to do something each day. Practice showing homes, opening key boxes, explaining documents, and writing offers. "

Sherri Lyon

Sharp Judge Realty Group

704-418-7455

Best Advice

"Know your why!!

Then grow your business. It takes time, but keep working to grow."

Sydney Johnson

Austin Barnett Realty

704-999-1876

Best Advice

“Never compare your success to other agents’ success."

Naresse Middleton

Stephen Cooley Real Estate

803-524-0909

Best Advice

"Be prepared to be vulnerable and ask for help. Choose a team that offers support and training."

April Morris

Coldwell Banker Realty

704-222-8415

Best Advice

"Create a vision of what you want your business to be and let every decision support that vision. "

Taylor Queen

SVN Southern Commercial

704-816-9937

Best Advice

"Seek out firms that will not only give you the tools to succeed now, but also gives you the knowledge and structure to grow in the future. "

Ask Vonnie!

Let's grow our real estate knowledge together on this platform. Questions submitted may be featured in our upcoming issue.

Submission Deadline: March 5

Q. Am I required to live in South Carolina to obtain a SC's real estate license?

A. No! You're not required to be an SC resident to obtain your SC real estate license.

Q. What is the average cost to start my real estate career?

A. The average startup cost is about $3,000 which includes education and membership fees.

Q. I'm a SC resident, do I need to complete NC's CE hours or am I exempted?

A. You're not required to take any NC's CE hours as long as you do not have an NC resident or business address. If you do, then you must complete both states' CE requirements.

Q. Once I get my SC real estate license, how do I get my NC real estate license?

A. You could be dual licensed in a matter of weeks after receiving your SC license. Apply to the NC Real Estate Commission to complete the application process. Remember, you're exempted from taking the NC licensing exam with your SC license.

Q. As a real estate agent, can I purchase or sell my own home in SC?

A. Yes! As an agent, you could sell or buy your own home in South Carolina or North Carolina. In SC, the Commission law requires licensees to disclose their licensed status when a principle or holding interest.