Toys for Tots

The Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners Beaufort Office collected gifts for Toys for Tots this year. We are so proud of our agents for contributing and blessed that so many people joined in to help these deserving Tots have a wonderful Christmas! Merry Christmas to all!

Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners Announces the Addition of Real Estate Broker, Scott Alexander and Expansion of Georgia Footprint.

Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners welcomes new manager, Alexander, former Broker/Owner of Anchor Realty of Coastal Georgia. 

Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners announces today the addition of Scott Alexander, former broker and owner of Anchor Realty of Coastal Georgia (ARC). The addition of Alexander, includes the merging of ARC and will amplify the quality services, expansive benefits and unmatched talents that the Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners team provides.

“Joining the Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners team allows us all to better serve the real estate needs of our customers and clients throughout,” says Alexander. “I am extremely excited about this growth, and we look forward to continuing to provide home buyers and sellers in the Kingsland and Golden Isles market areas with the quality of service they expect and deserve. We are proud that Coldwell Banker’s combination of cutting edge technology systems and the strength of over 3,000 offices and 72,000 sales associates nationally continues to be a powerful presence in this, and surrounding, markets.” Alexander continues: “The strong leadership and nationwide presence of Coldwell Banker initially drew me to becoming part of their team, and I look forward to the great strides we will make as we continue to grow.”

The addition of Scott Alexander further enhances the company’s presence in the South Georgia and The Golden Isles areas. With over 20 years of experience in the Real Estate Industry, Alexander brings a wealth of market knowledge that will help support Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners’ rapid growth.

“We are very proud that Scott has joined our company, and we are excited for the great things we know he will accomplish in the Kingsland and St. Mary’s market,” says Tom Woiwode, Managing Broker for Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners. “His distinguished reputation and vast knowledge of real estate, the market, and the community will be extremely beneficial.”

Scott can be reached at (912) 882-5450. 

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Media Contact: Beth Ann Walker BethAnn@mycbpp.com.

Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners

Welcomes Marianne Greer to the Savannah Office

Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners announces today the addition of Marianne Greer as an associate broker to the company’s Savannah office, located at 6349 Abercorn Street. Marianne will focus on a wide variety of home sales, including homes in Savannah’s Historic District, Midtown and Southside neighborhoods.

Aside from home sales, Marianne is very passionate about giving back to the community and attracting tourism to Savannah. She is an avid volunteer for events benefitting the Savannah Food & Wine Festival, member of the Two Hundred Club of the Coastal Empire and is active with Savannah’s Tourism Leadership Council.

Prior to working in real estate, Marianne had a successful career in hotel sales and management, working in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Atlanta and Key West. She was originally attracted to working with Coldwell Banker after going through the frequent relocation that accompanies working in the hospitality industry.

“The consistent buying and selling experience of my own homes gave me the emotional connection to really understand and empathize with my real estate clients throughout the process,” says Marianne. “My ultimate goal is for my clients to be fully comfortable with the home buying process, and be completely confident in me navigating the ins and outs on their behalf.”

Marianne Greer may be reached at 912.352.1222 or via email at Marianne.Greer@ColdwellBanker.com.

For more information, please contact me at Announcements@mycbpp.com or toll free at 800.505.8111. Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners Real Estate Service in Georgia and South Carolina.

Is your city one of the most expensive or least expensive markets? See how your locale stacks up against the rest of the country in Coldwell Banker's Annual Home Listing Report!

Top 10 Most Expensive Markets

1. Saratoga*, Calif., $2,453,718

2. Newport Beach, Calif., $2,130,338

3. Cupertino*, Calif., $1,812,833

4. Redwood City*, Calif., $1,807,068

5. Arcadia, Calif., $1,748,680

6. Carmel, Calif., $1,722,500

7. San Francisco*, Calif., $1,672,100

8. La Cañada Flintridge, Calif., $1,571,846

9. Sunnyvale*, Calif., $1,566,616

10. Los Gatos*, Calif., $1,470,524

*Indicates Silicon Valley

In contrast, the 2016 HLR found that you don't have to move to the middle of nowhere to find an affordable home. Many of the most affordable markets are located in -or within an hour's drive to- metropolitan areas that offer access to jobs, culture, entertainment or top universities. This year, Detroit, an iconic city which has seen a major revitalization, ranked as the most affordable market in the country where an average four-bedroom, two-bathroom home costs $64,110.

Detroit most affordable city to buy a home in U.S. where 4-bed, 2-bath home costs $64,110 @ColdwellBanker Home Listing Report

Top 10 Most Affordable Markets

1. Detroit*, Mich., $64,110

2. Cleveland*, Ohio , $73,073

3. Park Forest*, Ill., $78,392

4. Jamestown*, N.Y., $88,891

5. Utica*, N.Y. , $92,891

6. Wilkes-Barre*, Pa. , $94,436

7. Scranton*, Pa. , $104,842

8. Huntington*, Ind. , $105,614

9. Augusta*, Ga. , $106,567

10. Palatka*, Fla. , $110,655*

*Indicates a market in or within commuting distance to metropolitan areas
Georgia residents can find information here and South Carolina residents can find information specific to their state here!

CBS News provided excellent analysis of our annual Home Listing Report. The full story can be found here.


For more information, please contact me at Announcements@mycbpp.com or toll free at 800.505.8111. Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners Real Estate Service in Georgia and South Carolina.

Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners

Welcomes Shawn Davis to the Pooler Office

Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners announces today the addition of Shawn Davis as a sales associate to the company’s Pooler office, located at 130 Canal Street. He will serve Pooler and the Greater Savannah area – and will specialize in new homes, relocation and FHA and VA home buys, and first-time home buyers.

Shawn brings over 25 years of experience in customer service, including serving as a business owner for a landscaping company. As a former business owner, he understands that the customer is king and is passionate about his commitment to serving home buyers and sellers during every step of the decision making process. Shawn also has a background in new home construction and remodeling, allowing him to better serve clients with questions in those areas.

“My ultimate goal is for my clients to know that I am a man of integrity,” says Shawn. “I am here to guide and serve you through the home buying or selling process so that you can make the best decisions for you and your family.”

Shawn Davis may be reached at 912.330.8330 or via email at Shawn.Davis@ColdwellBanker.com.

Media Contact: BethAnn@mycbpp.com or 912.352.1222. Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners Real Estate Service in Georgia and South Carolina.

Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners Welcomes Stephanie Hibbard to the Savannah Office

Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners proudly announces today the addition of Stephanie Hibbard as a sales associate to the company’s Savannah office, located at 6349 Abercorn Street. She will serve the Greater Savannah area – including Pooler and Effingham – and will specialize in new homes, residential properties and first time homebuyers.

Stephanie has attended real estate school and is passionate about continued education opportunities to ensure she provides her clients with the most up-to-date information. When not focusing on real estate, Stephanie enjoys hiking and water sports, and is an active volunteer for her church. She looks forward to going on her first international mission trip in 2017.

“My ultimate goal is to provide every person with exceptional customer service and make their home buying or selling adventure stress free,” says Stephanie, who was originally attracted to working with Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners after word of mouth referrals. She continues, “People speak very highly of the company culture here and I wanted to see for myself what it’s all about!”

Stephanie Hibbard may be reached at 912.661-3473 or via email at Stephanie.Hibbard@ColdwellBanker.com.

For more information, please contact me at Announcements@mycbpp.com or toll free at 800.505.8111. Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners Real Estate Service in Georgia and South Carolina.

Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners Welcomes Katherine Lang to the Beaufort Office

Welcome Katherine Lang! 

Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners announces today the addition of REALTOR Katherine Lang to the company’s Beaufort office, located at 1211 Boundary Street. She will concentrate in residential properties in Beaufort and surrounding areas.

Katherine has deep roots in the Beaufort Community and joins Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners after devoting six years to reestablishing the Beaufort History Museum. She has past experience in the Real Estate industry as well as a background in managing art galleries and teaching.

Katherine’s ultimate goal is to, “ensure satisfaction that my clients’ goals have been met for a positive experience in both selling and buying a home.” 

Katherine Lang may be reached at 843-812-1294 or via email at Katherine.lang@coldwellbanker.com. 

For more information, please contact me at Bethann@mycbpp.com or toll free at 800.505.8111. Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners Real Estate Service in Georgia and South Carolina.

Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners Welcomes Kristina Costa to the Pooler Office

Welcome Kristina Costa to Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners!

Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners announces today the addition of Kristina Costa as a REALTOR to the company’s Pooler office, located at 130 Canal Street, Suite 504. She will focus on a wide variety of home sales, including new construction, beach homes, military communities, luxury homes and new home buyer representation.

Kristina holds a master’s degree in Education from Armstrong State University and bachelor’s degrees in Political Science and Criminal Psychology from Virginia Tech. She also volunteers with Georgia Animal Rescue & Defence Inc. in her free time.

“It is my belief that everyone deserves to live in their dream home,” says Kristina, who was originally attracted to working with Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners after having outstanding experiences working with the company in her own home purchases. She continues, “My agent went far above and beyond my expectations and that’s exactly the team I want to align myself with!”

Kristina Costa may be reached at 912.662.2284 or via email at Kristina.costa@coldwellbanker.com.

For more information, please contact me at Announcements@mycbpp.com or toll free at 800.505.8111. Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners Real Estate Service in Georgia and South Carolina.

Thomas Kersey Makes Coldwell Banker Real Estate's Worldwide 30 Under 30

Thomas Kersey from
Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners
Worldwide Top 30 Under 30

 

 

Congratulations to our own, Thomas Kersey for making the Coldwell Banker Worldwide 30 Under 30

July 12, 2016

MADISON, N.J. (July 12, 2016) - Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC today unveiled its annual list of top affiliated real estate professionals under the age of 30 who have achieved early success in sales, philanthropy and leadership. The Coldwell Banker^® 30 Under 30 were chosen from the brand's network of nearly 85,000 independent real estate professionals affiliated with approximately 3,000 offices in 47 countries. This group of real estate professionals honors the heritage of founders, Colbert Coldwell and later Arthur Banker, who started their company at 24 and 28 years old, respectively.
"Every year it is incredibly difficult to narrow down the list of young professionals to just 30 honorees because there is so much talent within the Coldwell Banker network," said Budge Huskey, president and chief executive officer of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. "These entrepreneurs are changing the face of the real estate industry while making significant contributions to their companies and local communities. Their commitment and expertise at such a young age prove that anything is possible in our business, and I am honored they represent the future of the great Coldwell Banker brand."
The list includes affiliated real estate agents, managers, broker owners and key staff members, and is highlighted by:

• Kyle Geenen , Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt, Holland, Michigan: This 29-year-old has already won countless awards for real estate excellence, including 2014 Top Producer Agent, 2014 International Presidents Circle Award and 2014 Best of the Best Agent Award. He participated in 48 transaction sides in 2015. Geenen worked in the public accounting and marketing sectors before making the transition to real estate, following in the footsteps of many of his family members who are experienced real estate professionals.
• Mohammed Faizan Hamidani , Coldwell Banker Prop Consult Realty, Mumbai, India: This 27-year-old was also featured on last year's 30 Under 30 list and has been working with Coldwell Banker Prop Consult Realty for less than two years. He started his career in Mauritiusas as an IT Technician and later in software development. After moving back to India he entered into real estate development as a sales executive for residential projects.
• Jackson Lancaster , Coldwell Banker Coastal Rivers Realty, Washington, North Carolina: This 2015 Washington-Beaufort County Board of Realtors' $3-5 Million Dollar Club member is a native of the Washington, N.C., area and has been attending open houses and creating mock brochures since he was eight years old. The 21-year-old Lancaster closed 30 transactions in 2015.
• James Silver , Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate, St. Petersburg, Florida: Born in England, the 29-year-old Silver has lived in various areas in the south of England and Spain before moving to the Sunshine State. After joining the real estate world, Silver has been noted as one of the area's up-and-coming agents, with more than $5 million in volume in his first 18 months. He participated in 18 transaction sides in 2015 totaling $3,065,056 in sales volume and is a part of the top performing team known as The Price Group.

The full Coldwell Banker^® 30 Under 30 list in alphabetical order follows below:

Name	Title	Franchised Company	City, State/Province/Country
Lauren Blass	Sales Associate	Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage	Atlanta, Ga.
Sean Bobbitt	Senior Associate	Coldwell Banker Heritage Realtors	Dayton, Ohio
Alyssa Morgan Brinegar	Sales Associate	Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate	Miami Beach, Fla.
Weston Buchan	Sales Associate	Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors	Traverse City, Mich.
Kristina Clement	Sales Representative	Coldwell Banker The Real Estate Centre	Newmarket, Ontario, Canada
Jordan Corbett	Sales Associate	Coldwell Banker Caine Co.	Greenville, S.C.
Anne Kyle Doughty	Sales Associate	Coldwell Banker Harbour Realty	Accomac, Va.
Henry Edelstein	Sales Associate	Coldwell Banker Burnet	St. Paul, Minn.
Lauren Freedman	Sales Associate	Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage	Branford, Conn.
Victoria Ganskow	Associate Broker	Coldwell Banker The Property Exchange	Cheyenne, Wyo.
Kyle Geenen	Associate Broker	Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt	Holland, Mich.
Renee Gialanella	Broker Sales Associate	Coldwell Banker Franklin Realty	Nutley, N.J.
Walt Gibler	Sales Associate	Coldwell Banker West Shell	Cincinnati, Ohio
Ian Gordon	Sales Associate	Coldwell Banker Bain	Seattle, Wash.
Gary Grubb	Broker Sales Associate	Coldwell Banker Premier RE	Fresno, Calif.
Mohammed Faizan Hamidani	Real Estate Specialist	Coldwell Banker Prop Consult Realty	Mumbai, India
Stetson Jarbo	Sales Associate	Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel	Birmingham, Mich.
Thomas Kersey	Sales Associate	Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners	Bluffton, S.C.
Jackson Lancaster	Sales Associate	Coldwell Banker Coastal Rivers Realty	Washington, N.C.
Amanda Lewis	Sales Associate	Coldwell Banker Griffith & Blair, Inc.	Topeka, Kan.
Héloïse Martin	Sales Associate	Silver Coast International Realty	Arcachon, France
Chris Perkins	Sales Representative	Hartigan Real Estate ltd o/a Coldwell Banker Fort McMurray	Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada
Tyler Rogina	Sales Associate	Coldwell Banker Coastal Alliance	Long Beach, Calif.
Timothy Savoy	Sales Associate	Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Dupont Circle	Washington, DC
Camden Schutte	Co-Owner/Manager	Coldwell Banker Koetje Real Estate	Oak Harbor, Wash.
James Silver	Sales Associate	Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate	St Petersburg, Fla.
Ali Smith	Sales Associate	Coldwell Banker Gosslee	Bossier City, La.
Nathan Stremick	Sales Associate	Coldwell Banker 1st Minot Realty	Minot, N.D.
Carlos Vilanova	Sales Associate	Coldwell Banker Berkeley	Barcelona, Spain
Zach Walkerlieb	Sales Associate	Coldwell Banker Premier Realty	Las Vegas, Nev.

About Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC
Since 1906, the Coldwell Banker^® organization has been a premier provider of full-service residential and commercial real estate brokerage services. Coldwell Banker Real Estate is the oldest national real estate brand and franchisor in the United States, and today has a global network of approximately 3,000 independently owned and operated franchised broker offices in 47 countries and territories with almost 85,000 affiliated sales professionals. The Coldwell Banker brand is known for creating innovative consumer services as recently seen by taking a leadership role in the smart home space, being the first national real estate brand with an iPad app, the first to augment its website www.coldwellbanker.com for smart phones, the first to create an iPhone application with international listings, the first to develop an iPad application (CBx) to easily bring big data into home listing presentations, and the first to fully harness the power of video in real estate listings, news and information through its Coldwell Banker On Location^SM YouTube channel. Coldwell Banker is a leader in niche markets such as resort, new homes and luxury properties through its Coldwell Banker Previews International^® marketing program delivering exceptional experiences for all consumers served.

For more information, please contact me at Announcements@mycbpp.com or toll free at 800.505.8111. Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners Real Estate Service in Georgia and South Carolina.

Welcome Cynthia Brown to our Brunswick Office!

Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners’

Welcomes Cynthia Brown to the Brunswick Office

Cynthia Brown has joined Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners as a REALTOR at the Brunswick Office located at located at 47 Professional Drive.  She concentrates on first time home buyers, relocation, land, resale homes, and buyer & seller representation.

Cynthia joins the Company after relocating from Coldwell Banker SRE in Mississippi.  In fact, she has a real estate license in Georgia, Mississippi and Louisiana and has been in real estate for over 17.5 years.  She is a member of the NAR, MS Association of Realtors, and the Golden Triangle of REALTORS. 

Cynthia, who also has her BS in Forestry Management, has been married to her husband Steve for over 18 years.  Cynthia’s goal is to, “make sure my clients understand that customer care and representation are my top priorities.  I conduct my business by following the ‘Golden Rule’, to do unto others as you’d have done to you!”  She has always been partial to Coldwell Banker and she was impressed with the presence that Platinum Partners has in the area as well as the amount of experience in their office.

Cynthia Brown may be reached at 662-694-9235 or via email at Cynthia.brown2@coldwellbanker.com.

For more information, please contact me at Announcements@mycbpp.com or toll free at 800.505.8111. Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners Real Estate Service in Georgia and South Carolina.