Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008 & Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008

"Sitting still and wishing

Makes no person great.

The good Lord provides the fishes,

But you must dig the bait." unknown

Yesterday, I started the blog, but just never could finish it --- so here we are ---

Closings:

Isle of Palms: Roe Gabriel

Johnnie Dodds: Ken Kurtz

Joe Eddleman

Neil Schneider

Jim & Marie Hart

Manning: Belinda Jordan - BC used in house attorney - Yeah!!!!

Belinda Jordan - LS (got buyers to use in house attorney --- Yeah!!!!! Yeah!!!!
Angie Jordan - LS

Angie Jordan - LS
Alfred Kelley & Debra Gleaton - BC - used in house attorney - Yeah!!!!

Yana Mathis - LS

Peggy Haley - BC -- used Residential Mortgage & in house attorney -- Yeah!!!! Yeah!!!!

Listings:

Manning: Peggy Haley

Angie Jordan

Johnnie Dodds: Susan Aviles

Tim Rogers

Holly Culp

Ashley Melton

Isle of Palms: Kathleen Emry

Sales:

Johnnie Dodds: Marilyn Durkee --- BC mortgage = Becky Hayward - Yeah!!!

Melinda Miller - BC (land)

Scott Ferguson - BC ---- mortgage = Bill Knight ----- Yeah!!!!

Susan Aviles - BC

In the offices today:

Santee: Susan Stroman, Jill James, Martin Rigden, Ricki Williams, Neil Pepple, Jan Lovell , Kim Matthews

Sumter: Kim, Sylvia, Shirley, Pat, Jo, Kathy, Ron, Tim

Manning: Shaun Richburg, Billy Geddings, Yana Mathis, Joette Wielicki, Charley Schmidt, Belinda Jordan, Peggy Haley, Angie Jordan, Linda Lesemann, and Daisy Simpson.

Johnnie Dodds: Greaton Sellers, Tom Nelson, Ed Ball, Ashley Melton, Deepa Patel, Brandon Call, Currie McCullough, John McBride, Tyler Bergin, Art Cope, Joe Eddleman, Stan Huff, Jason Ogden, Eric Elkins, Kathy Kottle, Tim Rogers (and Hope), Heidi Hildreth (and Tristan), June Kemmerlin, Bonnie Simpier

Momma Liz with Hope Rogers

No, I didn't make her cry --- she was just waking up.

Momma Liz with Tristan Hildreth.

What a day ---- 2 of our babies in one day!!!

Nellie update: She has spend her first night "out" (not being shut up) ---- she has grown up on me ---- feels just like a child going off to college.

Until later ------------------

Liz Loadholt

Red, White & Blue Day for the Troops

Friday, Sept, 26, 2008

I know that the print is too small to read, but this was in the Charleston paper this past week. This 25 year old young man leaves behind a wife, and 3 girls (ages 5,3, and infant). This touched my heart.
Someone said to me, "He was a professional soldier". Well, yes that is true. Never the less, he has given his life so that you and I may live and dwell in peace, happiness, and freedom.

This quote was sent to me this week by Kim Beall and I absolutely love it and promote it:

"If you are not willing to stand BEHIND our troops, Please, please feel free to stand in front of them... "

So, I ask you to join me in showing our support by wearing red, white & blue on Fridays.

Today's patriots:
Sumter office: Sylvia McCabe, Kim Peasley-Parker, Kathy Farley, Mark Ford and Holly Racer
Santee office: no patriots today ---- Boo, hoo
Manning office: Lola Bradshaw, Alfred Kelley, Charley Schmidt, Joette Wielicki, Peggy Haley and Angie Jordan.
Johnnie Dodds: Ed Ball, Linda Vincent, Jenny Welch, Kimberly Bessinger, Billie Jo Van Dusen, Stan Huff, Deborah Lawrence, Becky Hayward, Kathy Cottle, Kim Beall, Greaton Sellers

Everyone else in the offices are pin-heads!!!!

LISTINGS:
Isle of Palms: Sergio Fedelini - 2 $40
Kathleen Emry - 1 $20
Melinda Mitchell - 1 $20

Johnnie Dodds: Lane Baker - 2 $40
Tim Rogers - 2 $40
Aimee Baker - 1 $20
Deborah Lawrence - 1 - vacant land
Sandy Nettles - 1 $20
Bobby Crouch - 1 $20

Santee: Kim Matthews - 2 $20 (one vacant land)

Manning: Angie Jordan - 2 $40
Charley Schmnidt - 2 $20 (one vacant land)
Joette Wielicki - 2 $40
Peggy Haley - 1 $20
Mary Partee - 1 $20

Sumter: Mary Grant - 1 $20
Kim Peasley-Parker - 1 $20

Yeah!!!!!! Listings taken look great --- keep it up.

SALES:
Manning: Daisy Simpson - BC

Daisy Simpson - LS

Mary Partee - BC

Mary Partee - LS

Sumter: Kathy Farley - LS

Isle of Palms: John Beall - BC (using co. attorney) Yeah!!!!

Stephanie Wilson Hartzog/Ashley Nelson - BC (cash and no attorney) --- Boo, hoo!!!!

Tyler Bergin - BC (cash and no attorney) Boo, hoo!!!!

Kyle Haigler - LS

Julia Kirby - LS

John Beckroge - LS

Lane Baker/Deane Chavous - LS

Tyler Bergin - LS

Did you notice all of the Listings Sold? If you get the listings, you have a much better chance of making money today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congratulations to the Sumter office!!!!!!!!!! Shirley Fields and her agents have just merged with AgentOwned Realty ----- Great job, Kirk!!!!!

Reminder: Billie Jo is by herself. Please try your very best NOT to email or call her. You are to contact Linda Vincent for all of your marketing needs and/or questions. Linda.Vincent@AgentOwned.com

Agent in the offices today:

Johnnie Dodds: Ed Ball, Stan Huff, Deborah Lawrence, Tim Rogers (Hope came by, but I missed her), Joe Eddleman, Neil Schneider, Jason Ogden, Kay Kennerty, Ken Kurtz, Tom Nelson, Jennifer Garner, Thomas Horvah, Max Hill, Greaton Sellers

Santee:Ricki Williams, Jill James, Susan Stroman, Kim Matthews, Neil Pepple, Jan Lovell

Sumter: Sylvia McCabe, Kim Peasley-Parker, Mark Ford & Kathy Farley

Manning: Lola Bradshaw, Alfred Kelley, Charley Schmidt, Joette Wielicki, Peggy Haley, Angie Jordan., Shaun Richburg, Daisy Simpson and Billy Geddings

Let me end the blog today with ----

I know that the business if very slow right now and everyone is suffering. We need to keep our heads high and our priorities straight ---- remember to keep going about doing what you know that you need to do --- everything will be alright. The market is going to turn around. However, at the same time, there are still people selling and buying homes who are using real estate agents. Go get your share.

"If one advances confidently in the direction of their dreams and endeavor to lead a life which they have imagined, they will meet with a Success unexpected in common hours" Henry David Thoreau

Until later -----

Liz Loadholt

A Beautiful Day in the Office

Friday, September 19, 2008

The Johnnie Dodds Triplets ---- their slacks are definitely blue. Don't they look awesome -----

Only Momma Liz can tell the difference!!!!!

The triplets = Elaine Bucholtz, Jenny Welch and Becky Hayward

Other Johnnie Dodds folks wearing thier patriotic colors are:

Linda Vincent, Kimberly Bessinger, Stan Hugg (and Maggie), Billie Jo VanDusen, Stokes Gramling, Ed Ball, Deborah Lawrence, Susie Schumm, Susan Bryant and of course, me.

Sumter office: Kathy Farley and Holly Racer

Santee office: Angela Williams

Manning office: Lola Bradshaw, Mary Partee, Angie Jordan, Belinda Jordan, Daisy Simpson, Charley Schmidt, and Bo King.

Thanks to everyone for showing our colors!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sales today:

Manning: Daisy Simpson BC

Daisy Simpson -- LS

Isle of Palms: John Beall -- BC (in house attorney - Yeah!!!!)

Kyle Haigler --- LS

New sign at our new Santee office ----

Go, Santee, Go!!!!!!

Until later ------

Liz Loadholt

Oh, Yes!!!! A Beautiful Day

Thursday, September 18, 2008

Ed Ball sent me the Old Jukebox -- has all the songs from the 60's ---- for those of you old enough to remember ---- what a great thing. I've been playing "To Know Him is to Love Him" "Save the Last Dance for me" and so on. It puts you in the best mood. You cannot help but be happy. If you would like it, let me know. And thanks, Ed.

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Listings today:
Santee: Susan Stroman - 1 not residential
Manning: Bo King - 1 - residential $20
Cheryl Spering - 1 residential $20

Johnnie Dodds: Millard Smith - 2 not residential
Lane Baker - 1 --- not residential

Come on guys ---- I know you can find someone who needs to sell their home -- Johnnie Dodds and IOP need to catch up with those Manning,Santee,Sumter folks. We want to get our market share up.


Sales Today:
Manning: Belinda Jordan --

Santee: Jill James - BC
Jan Lovell - LS

Closings today:
Manning: Peggy Haley - BC --- cash, but we got attorney --- Yeah!!!!!
Debra Gleaton - BC -- cash, but we got the attorney --- Yeah!!!!

Isle of Palms: Kathleen Emry --- LS

Santee: Jill James & Susan Stroman -- LS

In the offices today:
Sumter: Kim Peasley-Parker, Kathy Farley

Johnnie Dodds: John Beckroge, Stan Huff, Ken Kurtz, Ed Ball, Susie Schumm, Millard Smsith, Betty Pigott, Ute Appleby, Ernie DeCarli, Joe Eddleman, Tyler Bergin, Deepa Patel, Greaton Sellers, Ashley Melton, Stephanie Wilson-Hartzog, Sandy Nettles, Holly Culp, Jason Ogden, Kim Beall, Thomas Horvath, Kay Kennerty, Kevin Sanders, Marilyn Durkee, Chris Borders, Tim Rogers, Max Hill

Manning: Cheryl Spering, Angie Jordan, Carol Jo, Celina Gleason, Mary Partee, Belinda Jordan, Shaun Richburg, Bo King, Daisy Simpson and Charley Schmidt.

Santee: Kim Matthews, Martin Rigden, Jan Levell, Susan Stroman, Neil Pepple, Ricki Williams, Jill James.

As we deal with the burdens of everyday life, we need to:

* Accept that some days you're the pigeon, and some days you're the statue.

I will sharing with you over the next few blogs some other truisms -- keep tuned.

Liz Loadholt

It's a Great Day in SC

Wednesday, September 17, 2008


Focus Group Today: Topic was "How to Deal with the Mold Issue" --- Rodney Lockwood with Tremex was the speaker. He did a great job ----- those who were not here really missed out. Those who did attend are: Nancy Wilson, Brianna Harmon, Betty Pigott, Peggy Reese, JoAnn Leigh, John Kennington, Staci Houser, Tyler Bergin, Ken Kurtz, John Beall, Susie Schumm and Kay Kennerty. Of course, I was there also.

We will have this again --- all of you need to attend one of these sessions.

Shareholder Meeting Reminder: Mt. Pleasant at Johnnie Dodds tomorrow, 9/18/08 at 11:00am
Isle of Palms - Friday 9/29/08 at 10:00 at the IOP office

In the office today:
Johnnie Dodds: Nancy Wilson, Brianna Harmon, Betty Pigott, Peggy Reese, JoAnn Leigh, John Kennington, Staci Houser, Tyler Bergin, Ken Kurtz, John Beall, Susie Schumm, Kay Kennerty, Joe Eddleman, Tom Nelson, Greaton Sellers, Max Hill, Currie McCullough, Brandon Call
Manning: Daisy Simpson, Celina Gleason, Peggy Haley, Shaun Richburg, Deborah Ridgeway, Belinda Jordan, Angie Jordan, Mary Partee, Bo King, and Charley Schmidt, Joette Wielicki.
Santee: Carol Jo Horne (our wonderful mortgage lady), Martin Ridgen, Jill James, Susan Stroman, Ricki Williams
Sumter: Kim Peasley-Parker, Kathy Farley and Natalie Roberts

Didn't have time to get to all of the Google spreadsheets to get the production ---- will catch up tomorrow.

A little bird told me that Belinda Jordan (Manning) has a closing today and that John Beall (Isle of Palms) sold a BIG one yesterday ----- Congratulations to both.

Until later ---
Liz Loadholt

A Beautiful Day in the Office

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

BIG NEWS: A Listing Promotion ---
Any Listings on Category 1 Residential Listings put in MLS from today to Sept. 30, 2008 will receive a $20 bill on the spot when the listing is turned in to the office. We need to get our residential listing inventory up ------

Top 5 Things A Real Estate Agent Can Do To Help Prepare A Listing For An FHA Appraisal

In recent months FHA financing has been on the increase. With the decline of the sub prime lending market, and related creative financing programs, many lenders have been offering FHA loans to many homeowners for refinancing and home purchases. Current FHA requirements are not as stringent as they once were. If you are interested in the exact requirements you can log on to the HUD website here. The purpose of this article is to provide some helpful tips to realtors when their listings sell with FHA financing. By making sure that the home is ready for the appraisal inspection the entire loan process can run smoother and no additional trips will be necessary to verify HUD requirements are met. I have included here five items that should be addressed.
1. Electricity must be on for the appraiser to verify operation of the HVAC system, appliances, and the electrical system.
2. Plumbing must be operational so the appraiser can look for leaks, flush toilets, and check water pressure.
3. Attic access must be provided to check for insulation, attic ventilation, and any damage.
4. Access must be provided to the crawlspace (when present) to check for standing water, possible damage, and ventilation.
5. Windows must be able to be opened. This is important for safety reasons as access to the outside is necessary. In addition, if security bars are present, they must have a quick release mechanism or if that is not present they must be removed.

This is by no means a complete and comprehensive lists but it includes items which I have ran into lately that have created delays in the closing process. If you have any questions regarding appraisal requirements for FHA financing please do not hesitate to call me at 205-620-6888.
Tom Horn
Birmingham, AL
Thomas Horn, Real Estate Appraiser

Reminder: Shareholder Meeting at Johnnie Dodds Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008 at 11:00 am
Shareholder Meeing at Isle of Palms Friday morning at 10:00 am. Anyone who would like to come is welcome at both meetings.

Listings today:
Johnnie Dodds: Sandy Nettles - 1

Sales:
Johnnie Dodds: Ken Kurtz - LS , but got the attorney - YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thea Riley -- BC --- got our attorney - Yeah!!!!!!, but missed the mtg.


In the offices today:
Santee: Neil Pepple, Ricki Williams, Susan Stroman, Jill James
Sumter: Kim Peasley-Parker, Sylvia McCabe, and Wade Payne
Johnnie Dodds: Currie McCullough, Susan Bryant, Tyler Bergin, JoAnn Hicks, Bobby Crouch, Ernie DeCarli, Ken Kurtz, Thomas Horvath, Joe Eddleman, Amee Baker, June Kemmerlin, Eric Elkin

Until later -----
Liz Loadholt

A Great Day in a Real Estate Office

Monday, September 15, 2008

Happy Birthday to my granddaughter, Eliza. Today she turns 5.

Yeah!!!!!!!!!! Great advertising!!!! Go, Manning, Go!!!! Push em back, Push em back, Push em way back!!!!!!

Listings Today:

Isle of Palms: Melinda Mitchell - 1

Johnnie Dodds: Jason Ogden - 1

Tim Rogers - 1

Manning: Celie Gleason - 1

Joette Wielicki - 1

Closings Today:

Isle of Palms: Kim Ohlund ---- her very first closing with AO - Yeah!!!! --- was a LS

Sales today:

Johnnie Dodds: Susan Aviles - BC (attorney Donaldson, but ? for mtg- we will hope)

In the office today:

Residential Mortgage: Becky Hayward, Bill Knight, & Carol Jo Horne

Johnnie Dodds: Harold Hutzler, Tyler Bergin, Neil Schneider, Betty Pigott, Ed Ball, Sandy Nettles, Marilyn Durkee, Joe Eddleman, Susie Schumm, Max Hill, Thea Riley, Currie McCullough, Amee Baker, Thomas Horvath

Sumter: Kim Peasley-Parker, Sylvia McCabe, Mark Ford, Kathy Farley

Santee: Susan Stroman, Jill James, Neil Pepple, Martin Rigden, Jan Lovell, Ricki Williams, & Kim Matthews

Manning: Joette Wielicki, Angie Jordan, Celina Gleason, Carol Jo, Peggy Haley, Belinda Jordan, charley Schmidt, Shaun Richburg, and Bo King.

This is the sketch of the person who shot the young lady in Manning --- it was at the cleaners directly in front of our Manning office. She was shot in the back of the head and left for dead. She survived, but the guy has not been found. If you see anyone resembling this guy, contact the Manning Police Department.

Reminder: Interest rates are under 6% ----- great time for refinances and/or to get your buyers to the table.

Becky Hayward 830-8813 cell

Bill Knight 709-2210 cell

Carol Jo Horne (803) 533-9605 cell

Until later -----

Liz Loadholt

Friday in a Real Estate Office

Friday, September 12, 2008
Do you not feel that we owe our troops everything? We could not be walking around doing whatever it is that we want if it were not for the thousands who have given their life.

Sumter Office:

Kim Peasley-Parker, Kirk McLeod, Holly Racer and Mark Ford wore the red, white & blue to show support. Thanks guys!!!

Manning Office: Charley Schmidt, Belinda Jordan, Debra Gleaton, and Peggy Haley. Thanks for the support.

The Santee office has Angela Williams, Richard Williams and Martin Ridgen who wore thier red,white & blue. (Angela has red & white polish on toes and blue flip flops)

Thanks Santee !!!! --- maybe next week, everyone will participate.

Johnnie Dodds: Pictured here are just a group who happened to be in the office at the same time.

Picture left to right: Back Row: Kimberly Bessinger, Jenny Welch, Max Hill, Mary Nielson, Ed Ball, Susan Bryant Front Row: Liz Loadholt, Linda Vincent, June Kemmerlin, Billie Jo VanDusenm

Others not pictured who were wearing the red, white & blue: Stan Huff, Summer Eubanks, Eric Vaughn, Eric Elkins, Thomas Horvath and Becky Hayward (our awesome Mortgage lady).

In the offices today:

Sumter: Kathy Farley, Kim Peasley-Parker, Mark Ford

Santee: Martin Rigden, Kim Matthews, Ricki Williams, Susan Stroman, Jill James, Jan Lovell

Manning: Charley Scyhmidt, Belinda Jordan, Debra Gleaton, Peggy Haley, Celina Gleason, Carol Jo Horne (our awesome mtg lady), Angie Jordan, Alfred Kelley, Bo King, Daisy Simpson, and Shaun Richburg.

Johnnie Dodds: Joe Eddleman, Tyler Bergin (had blue & white, but missed the red), Stan Huff, Jason Ogden, Currie McCullough, Thea Riley,Summer Eubanks, Rim Rogers, Ed Ball, Max Hill, Sandy Nettles, Eric Elkins, Eric Vaughn, Mary Nielson, June Kemmerlin, Bobby Crouch, Lane Baker & Thomas Horvath

Mortgage Department: Becky Hayward and Bill Knight --- our terrific loan officers!!!!

Listings:

Santee office: Neil Pepple - 1

Susan Stroman - 1

Jill James - 1

Sumter Office: Wade Payne - 1

Isle of Palms Office: Melinda Mitchell - 2

Kathleen Emry - 1

JoAnn Leigh - 1

Johnnie Dodds: Lane Baker -1

Jason Ogden - 1

Lydia Sniderman - 1

Go AgentOwned, Go --- let's get those listings

Sales:

Johnnie Dodds: Jim & Marie Hart --- BC (Becky (Res. Mtg) for mtg Yeah!!!!- no attorney.)

Neil Schneider - BC (no mortgage nor attorney name --- we can still hope!!!!)

Salute to Bobby Crouch ---

Kathy Rider of the Post & Courier was diagnosed with cancer eaqrlier this year and there was a benefit recently held for her. I was told by a "little bird" that Bobby attended the benefit and has been most attentive to Kathy - encouraging her along.

Bobby, we are proud that you are in the AgentOwned family.

In the photo at the benefit: Bobby Crouch, Kathy Rider and Libby Colsom

We had 2 pep rallies yesterday --- one in Manning(for Manning & Santee agents) and one in Sumter ---- cheering them on to further heights ---- AgentOwned Realty has over 17.6% of the Residential MLS --- WOW!!

Here you see Liz heading the cheerleading -- Notice how Boyd is looking down (probably wondering what was in the diet coke): sorry the photo is out of focus - it is not your eyes.

We will have to have a "pep rally" for Johnnie Dodds and IOP soon!!!

Enough for today --- Have a great weekend - may it be profitable. Oh, have you heard? The market is beginning to turn around.

Go AgentOwned, Go!!!!!

Liz Loadholt

A Beautiful Day in the Office

Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008



Bet some of you are surprised to see a blog today ----- those who know that I have been out of the office all day ---- Boyd & I spent the day in Manning/Santee and Sumter. There was a office meeting in Manning for the Manning and Santee agents --also a meeting in Sumter for their agents. We had "celebration" parties in both locations --- to celebrate being #1 in their MLS.


I was their cheerleader (pom poms included) and everyone had horns, noise makers. So much fun.
Don't have time today to do the production, etc. --- will catch up tomorrow.





Reminder that tomorrow is our Red, White & Blue day in support of our troops.

As the back of this gentleman's shirt says "Freedom isn't FREE"

We owe the troops so much!!!!!!

Please do this little thing of wearing the red, white & blue to show your support.

Belinda Jordan sent me this link to a video that a soldier made ---- it is a commercial, but that is not why I am including it here. I do not get involved in politics --- I don't want to upset any of my agents. But this soldier has a great story to tell. Be sure to watch him walk away at the end.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TG4fe9GlWS8 You may have to copy and paste this address in to see the video.

Let's show our support !!!!

Until later-----
Liz Loadholt

What A Beautiful Day to be Alive

Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008

Congratulations to Sumter, Manning and Santee offices --- you are #1 in the Sumter MLS system with 17.63% of the market --- WOW!!!!
What a wonderful tool to get more listings --- we are proud of you!!!!!!

We have featured our loan officers which I want to do daily. Also, I am going to feature our other services --- so, keep reading and watching.

Did you realize that Allstate Wally Burbage and Assoc. is 50% owned by you?

I realize that on the coast, it is difficult for him to write homeowners insurance. But for you guys in Sumter, Manning and Santee, he can write all day long for you and I have been told that Allstate is very competitive in that area.

Also, did you know that Wally's group is writing renters insurance? They are and being very successful with that.

I know you want to help your own company by letting your buyers know that Wally's office will be calling them. This way, it is not such a "cold call".

Lindsey and Lisa in Wally's office are fantastic and they are the ones handling our AgentOwned Business.

Wally Burbage ---- 843-881-1921 --- Watch tomorrow for the ladies who actually write the insurance and with whom you will be dealing.

Focus Group today: Topic was informal gathering to discuss real life issues with real estate. We had 10 folks there --- discussions were good --- discussed the "mold" issues that one of our sellers is trying to disguise and cover up and the liability involved with AgentOwned and the agent in a situation such as this. Discussed CL100 letter companies being much more particular when writing their letters ----just trying to cover themselves --- . Discussed an agent has a buyer who is insisting that his son in Conway close his deal --- the son is not a real estate attorney and doesn't even know how to do a title search . It was a good session. You needed to be there if you are a Johnnie Dodds or IOP agent!!

Agents present for Focus Group were: Ute Appleby, Clara Hahn, Peggy Reese, Brianna Harmon, Stacy Houser (wow!! she had to be introduced --- it has been so long since she has been around - she took a break to have 3 children and the youngest is now in pre-school 3 days a week - so we will be seeing her again --- Yeah!!), Stan Huff, Tyler Bergin, Nancy Wilson, Susie Schumm, and our Becky Hayward (Residential Mtg) was there and entered the discussions!!

Sumter Assoc. of Realtors had a luncheon meeting today and Kirk McLeod, Kathy Farley, Sylvia McCabe, Mark Ford, Mary Grant, Natalie Roberts and Holly Racer attended from the Sumter office. From the Manning office: Celie Gleason, Angie Jordan, Alfred Kelley, Charley Schmidt, Deborah Ridgeway & Carol Jo Horne (our Residential Mortgage superstar!)

I know they were proud!!!! # 1

Listings:

Johnnie Dodds: Marilyn Durkee - 1 Yeah!!!!

Santee office: Jill James - 1 Yeah!!!!

Manning office: Belinda Jordan - 1 Yeah!!!!

Closings today:

Johnnie Dodds - Michael Whitfield

Elaine Buckholtz - a BPO

Jason Ogden --

Sumter - Kim Peasley-Parker

Sales:

Johnnie Dodds - Jason Ogden & Stan Huff (BC - commercial deal - hope we get attorney)

Delores Johnson - BC - (Ryland new construction, so probably not mtg nor attorney)

Susan Aviles - LS

Julia Kirby - LS

Santee -Susan Stroman - BC

Susan Stroman/Jill James - BC

Kim Matthews - BC

Lynn Beach - 2 LS

Kim Matthews - 2 LS

Jill James - LS

Susan Stroman/Jill James - LS

Martin Ridgen - LS

In the offices today:

Manning office ---- Sorry, but I missed Daisy in the Manning office --- she has been there every day this week and 4 days last week. Sorry about that, Daisy!!

Johnnie Dodds---- Deborah Lawrence, Betty Pigott, Susie Schumm, Michael Whitfield, Stephanie Wilson-Hartzog, Stan Huff, Jason Ogden, Joe Eddleman, Tyler Bergin, Ute Appleby, Melinda Mitchell (from IOP), Amee Baker, Thomas Horvath, Susan Bryant, Ed Ball, Max Hill, Marilyn Durkee Tim Rogers & Currie McCullough.

Santee ---- Susan Stroman, Kim Matthews & Jill James

Sumter ---- Kim Peasley-Parker & Sylvia McCable

Manning ---- Belinda Jordan, Angie Jordan, Celie Gleason, Linda Lesemann, Deborah Ridgeway, Charley Schmidt, Shaun Richburg, Bo King, Peggy Haley and Billy Geddings. Daisy, were you there?

Please remember that we need to get our mortgage and title insurance capture rate up. This is how we pay the bill so the office. Becky & Bill were both in the office today --- ready, willing and able to assist your buyers.

Tomorrow is 9/11 ---- let's remember what a great country we live in and say thank you to our troops.

Don't forget to wear your red, white and blue on Friday. Saying you don't have anything red, white & blue is not a good excuse. Be creative - Boyd wears a white shirt, red tie and a Blue top pen in his shirt pocket. Jenny had on one day, red shoes, white shirt and blue Tee under the white shirt. Billie Jo has a necklace that has the 3 colors in it. I look forward to a lot of you reporting on Friday that you have your red, white & blue.

Until later ----

Liz Loadholt

A Beautiful Day in the Office

Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008

Oh, Well!! I didn't start the day off very well today. When I got out of the Manager's meeting, I had a voice mail message from our attorney asking if I was OK --- I was supposed to be in a mediation hearing ---- Oops --I didn't have it on my calendar. This just means the rest of the day will be awesome!!!!!!!!!!

Kudos to Billie Jo VanDusen, our awesome marketing lady, from the Manning group. Yana Mathis writes: "Liz, my sellers on Copeland Drive that you brought the flyers to me last week went crazy of the professional look that Billie Jo did. We had a showing on it this week already and they went riding around the neighborhood to get out of the house and kill some time. He said they stopped and got other brochures out of boxes and ours made the others look like "kindergarten material".!!" ---- Way to go, Billie Jo ----- You are the greatest!!!!!!!!!!


WOW!!! What about the Federal government taking over Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac? Looks that this is going to be a very good thing for us. The interest rates have already come down about 1/2 a percent.

Charleston Realtor of Distinction Reminder: If you feel that you will qualify for Realtor of Distinction this year, there are only 3 CTAR events left for you to attend --- you must attend 2 functions during 2008
1) Under the Boardwalk silent auction/party on Thursday of this week
2) Oct Growth Forum in Mt. Pleasant
3) Oct Growth Forum in Charleston
Please make the effort if your income will exceed $100,000 for 2008.

Focus Group at Johnnie Dodds: Tomorrow's topic is "An informal discussion on real life real estate situations that we can all learn from" Bring your "situation" that you would like to discuss.

Office Meeting for Manning/Santee/Sumter:
Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008
Tine: 9:00 am
Billie Jo will do a marketing presentation!!! This is what you guys voted for, so she is coming!!!

In the offices today:
Johnnie Dodds: Ute Appleby, Joe Eddleman, Marilyn Durkee, Tyler Bergin, Susan Bryat, Thomas Horvath, Ken Kurtz, Tim Rogers, Greaton Sellers, Julia Kirby (Wow, great to see her in the office --- it has been awhile --- but she just recently got 3 listings and today turned in a contact --- she feels like the market has turned --) Sandy Nettles, Ed Ball, Kay Kennerty, Michael Whitfield, Kathy Cottle (Susan Aviles assistant)

Santee: Susan Stroman, Jill James, Kim Matthews, Ricki Williams

Sumter: Mark Ford ( working on a couple of commercial properties, he's getting ready to go on a deep sea fishing trip later this week) Kim Peasley-Parker (had attended a chamber of commerce luncheon and is working on the AgentOwned Sumter website)

Manning: Angie Jordan, Shaun Richburg, Peggy Haley, Debra Gleaton, Deborah Ridgeway, Belinda Jordan, Lola Bradshaw, Daisy Simpson, Celina Gleason, and Bo King.

Kathy Farley(Sumter) is back from Puerto Rico, had a wonderful time and was spared any bad weather.

Listings --- where all your money starts ---
Manning: Daisy Simpson - 2 -- thanks, Daisy --- keep it up.
Celina Gleason - 1 ---- thanks, Celie -- keep it up

Johnnie Dodds: Chris Borders - 1 --- go Chris!!
Susan Bryant - 1 - go Susan!!

Isle of Palms: Bambi Magraw - 1 -- yeah, Bambi

Sumter: Kim Peasley-Parker - 1 --go, Kim!!

Closings:
Manning: Peggy Haley (BC -Residential Mtg + Curtis & Croft attorney --- Yeah!!!!
Peggy Haley (BC - am sure this is out of her control, but no mtg nor attorney, but she is soooo supportive)
Belinda Jordan ( LS)
Peggy Haley (BC - am sure this is out of her control, but no mtg nor attorney -- she is soooo supportive)

Sales:
Manning: Belinda Jordan --BC( no attorney or mtg co. listed yet --- we can hope!!)
Lola Bradshaw -- LS
Alfred Kelley & Debra Gleaton -- BC (no attorney or mtg co listed yet --- we can hope!!)
Angie Jordan -- LS
Peggy Haley --- BC (no attorney or mtg listed yet --- let's hope)
Shaun Richburg --- LS
Belinda Jordan --- another BC --- (cash and Coffey, attorney --- Yeah!!!!)
Belinda Jordan --- LS

Isle of Palms: Roe Gabriel --- BC (don't know yet about mtg or attorney - let's hope!!)

Until later ------
Liz Loadholt

A day in the real estate office

Monday, Sept. 8, 2008


Big Day ---- The former Re/Max Santee by the Lake is now AgentOwned Realty. When you are in the area, please stop by and say hello and Welcome!!!

Surveys: I know all of you hate the fact that I have learned about surveys on the Internet. I just love them. They are so cool. Thanks everyone who has participated in the Mortgage Survey, the Shareholder meeting survey, and the Manning/Santee/Sumter office meeting.

Listings (which lead to everything - i.e, pendings, closings)

Johnnie Dodds = 0 --- BooHoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Manning = 0 --- Boohoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sumter = 0 --- Boohoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

IOP = 0 --- Boohoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Santee - transferred over from Re/Max approx. 4 commercial listings, 92 residential listings and 26 land listings ---- Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Closings:Manning: Peggy Haley - LS

Shaun Richburg - BC --- Residential Mtg and attorney Coffey -- Yeah!!!!

Joette Wielicki - LS

Angie Jordan - BC --- Residential Mtg and attorney Coffey -- Yeah!!!!

Sales:
Johnnie Dodds: Joe Eddleman (BC - cash - attorney still undetermined --- hope will be one of "ours"
Michael Whitfield (BC - Centex, so missed mortgage and attorney --- Boohoo!!!)
Mark McElheney (BC - Mtg up in the air, but using Howell & Christmas --- Yeah!!)

Manning: Alfred Kelley (LS )
Alfred Kelley (BC - ouch -- no mortgage nor attorney ---- Boo!!!!)
Last week, I incorrectly reported that Peggy Haley sale of Yana's listing did not have Residential Mortgage ---- they had both mortgage and attorney ---- I apologize and resend. Yeah for you guys!!!!!


In the offices today:
Johnnie Dodds: -- Stephanie Wilson-Hartzog, Melinda Mitchell, Tyler Bergin, Susie Schumm, Betty Pigott, Stan Huff, Susan Bryant, Art Cope, Thomas Horvath

Santee: Martin Rigden, Jill James, Susan Stroman & Kim Matthews

Manning:Angie Jordan, Bo King, Daisy Simpson, Peggy Haley, Joette Wielicki, Belinda Jordan, Mary Partee, Carol Jo Horne, and Deborah Ridgeway.

Johnnie Dodds had a good walk in this morning -- Tyler Bergin was on duty.

Lady was shot directly across the street from the Manning office: She appeared on the Today show this morning --- On Friday, Aug. 22, Brammer was working the morning shift at City Laundry and Cleaners in Manning, S.C., when a man came in who said he wanted to rent a tuxedo. Less than an hour later he returned with a gun. After cleaning out the registers and store safe, the robber ordered her into the back of the store and told her to lay down face-first on the floor. He told her he wouldn’t hurt her. Then he shot her in the back of the head.

http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id//26604942 if you want to see the interview and read the whole story. What a lucky young lady.

Until later ------

Liz Loadholt

A Day in a Real Estate Office

Friday, September 5, 2008

Let's show our support of our troops --- by wearing

Red, White & Blue on Fridays

In the office today in red, white & blue

Johnnie Dodds: Eric Elkins, Currie McCullough, Jenny Welch, Linda Vincent, Billie Jo VanDusen, Becky Hayward, Neil Schneider, Lane Baker, Michael Whitfield

Santee: Angie Williams

Manning: Belinda Jordan

In the office without red, white & blue, but at least in the office:

Santee: Jill James, Neil Pepple, Ricki Williams

Johnnie Dodds:Joe Eddleman, Ken Kurtz, Tim Rogers (Hope made her debut at the office today-unfortunately I missed her), Deanne Chavous, Susan Bryant, Thomas Horvath,

IOP: John Beall

Due to the "storm", I don't have a lot of gossip for you. But I do have this terrific article:

Bill Gates once gave a speech at a High School about 11 things they did not and will not learn in school. He talks about how feel-good, politically correct teachings created a generation of kids with no concept of reality and how this concept set them up for failure in the real world.
Rule 1: Life is not fair — get used to it!
Rule 2: The world won't care about your self-esteem. The world will expect you to accomplish something BEFORE you feel good about yourself.
Rule 3: You will NOT make $60,000 a year your first year.
Rule 4: If you think your teacher is tough, wait till you get a boss.
Rule 5: Flipping burgers is not beneath your dignity. Your Grandparents had a different word for burger flipping — they called it opportunity.
Rule 6: If you mess up, it's not your parents' fault, so don't whine and make excuses, learn from your mistakes.
Rule 7: Before you were born, your parents weren't as boring as they are now. They got that way from paying your bills, cleaning your clothes, and listening to you talk about how cool you thought you were. So before you save the rain forest from the parasites of your parent's generation, have respect for your elders.
Rule 8: Your school may have done away with winners and losers, but life HAS NOT. In some schools they have abolished failing grades and they'll give you as MANY TIMES as you want to get the right answer. This doesn't bear the slightest resemblance to ANYTHING in life.
Rule 9: Life is not divided into semesters. You don't get summers off and very few employers are interested in helping you FIND YOURSELF.
Rule 10: Television is NOT real life. In real life people actually have to leave the coffee shop and go to jobs.
Rule 11: Be nice to nerds. Chances are you'll end up working for one.

Stay Dry -- see you after the "storm"

Liz Loadholt

Real Estate News

Thursday, August 4, 2008

Mortgage Spotlight

Bill has been with The AgentOwned Family as a loan officer for several years and now is a loan officer with Residential Mortgage of SC. Bill says he truly feels like a member of the AgentOwned Family and he appreciates all the business. He says "Please keep those loans coming."

Chuck & Edy Mimms wrote: "Bill has always been very quick to respond to all our needs.When he says he`s only a phone call away he means it regardless of the time or day."

Ken Kurtz wrote: “My clients have found Bill to be very responsive to their needs. He is well-versed on the fast changing mortgage business, and has the ability to articulate these changes to folks in laymen’s terms. He truly participates in the buying process, including attendance at the closing. I couldn’t be happier with the level of service.”

Call Bill Knight - Loan officer for Johnnie Dodds and IOP offices
843-709-2210 --- 24 hours a day

In the office today:
Johnnie Dodds: Ken Kurtz, Betty Pigott, Neil Schneider, Tim Rogers, Joe Eddleman, Kay Kennerty, Stan Huff, Currie McCullough

Santee: Susan Stroman, Jill James, Ricki Williams, Neil Pepple, Martin Ridgen

Manning: Linda Lesemann ,Peggy Haley, Shaun Richburg, Angie Jordan, Joette Wielicki, Charley Schmidt, Bo King, Belinda Jordan, Alfred Kelley and Deborah Ridgeway

Sales: Manning - Peggy Haley (BC - in house attorney - Coffey, Yeah!!! but no mtg. boo hoo!)
Yana Mathis - LS

No other sales reported today in Johnnie Dodds, IOP or Sumter

No listings reported today anywhere ---- WOW ----

I think the "storm" has everyone worried and watching. Hopefully, Hanna will pass and we can get back to work.

Closings today:

Isle of Palms: Sergio Fedelini (BC - no in house attorney - Boo!!)
Roe Gabriel - LS

Johnnie Dodds: Stan Huff -LS
Jason Ogden - LS

Manning: Peggy Haley - 3 LS (one used our in house attorney - Crofts & Curtis - Yeah!! - even on a LS ---- go girl!!!)

Let me leave you today with a thought:

For Liza's 40th birthday, someone gave her an enormous card with this inscription:
When You're OVer the Hill,
You Pick Up Speed.
Boyd & I are really cruisin'

Until Later -----
Liz Loadholt

Another Day in the Real Estate Office

Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008

Loan Officer Spotlight

Carol Jo Horne writes: "A GREAT BIG THANK YOU TO THE MANNING AGENTS, ANGIE JORDAN, PEGGY HALEY,CELINA GLEASON,DAISY SIMPSON AND SHAUN RICHBURG. I HAD AN AWESOME AUGUST THANKS TO YOU GUYS!!!!!!"

The Manning guys love Carol Jo --- here are a couple of quotes:

Peggy Haley writes: "First of all we love having Mrs. Carol a part of our team. It is very nice having a mortgage person in the office for the convenience of our clients. She will do everything in her power to make the loans happen. If our clients are not approved she will tell them what to do so they can purchase in the future. She is also great helping the agent with gifts for the buyers. She puts the extra special touch on the closings for the agents, the office and the mortgage company to shine in the buyer's eyes. She is our 'Hero'"

Celina Gleason writes: "Last year Carol Jo helped some military clients of mine with a mortgage. When I suggested that they give her a try, I never dreamed she would be able to save them a full two percent from what they had been quoted by their favorite bank! She has never failed to get my clients the best interest rate possible and has really surprised me with the long term savings she has delivered to my buyers. Unlike other mortgage reps I have worked with in the past, she is very proactive. In other words, I haven’t had to wait on her… EVER. If there is one thing that makes Realtors nervous about mortgage reps, it’s surprises. With her attention to detail, Carol Jo tries her best to alleviate any “surprises” close to, or at closing. I couldn't be happier with her fantastic service, not to mention her sunny disposition. If any of you Realtors have not used Carol Jo yet, you really should. She can save you many, many unnecessary headaches."

OK - Sumter and Santee agents ---- give Carol Jo a chance --- you will be very pleased that you did.

Carol Jo Horne ---Residential Mortgage of SC

(803)433-9904

Hurricane Hanna Preparation: Stokes writes: "Unplug power to all computers and peripherals (Monitors, Printers, scanners, etc.) Use Contractor bags to cover computers and monitors that will not be evacuated. Computers with critical information should have that information copied to an external Hard Drive or Flash drive, depending upon the amount of data.. They should be evacuated if evacuation is ordered. Backups should be stored safely or evacuated.Beware of windows and ares that have Pine trees that could snap and come thru a roof, wall or window.
Also, be sure to charge your cell phone and remember your cell phone charger, auto and home versions. Hopefully, we can just call this due diligent preparation."

Manning ----- OPEN HOUSE – CARAVAN MARATHON
THURSDAY, SEPT. 11TH 2:00PM TO 4:00PM

Yana Mathis has organized this --- great time to see all these houses. Let's show her our support!! Call the Manning office for a list of homes that will be open. 803-433-2800

Listings = money in your pocket ---

Johnnie Dodds- Melinda Miller - 1

Susan Bryant - 1

Manning - Shaun Richburg - 3

Lola Bradshaw - 2

Angie Jordan - 1

Peggy Haley- 1

Alfred Kelley - 1

Sales:

Johnnie Dodds - Kathleen Emry (BC - in house attorney-Lisa Herbert - Yeah!!!! but no mortgage - Boo!!)

Currie McCullough (BC -in house attorney - Lisa Herbert - Yeah!!!! but no mortgage - Boo!!)

Betty Pigott (LS)

Deepa Patel (LS)

Leslie Jones (LS)

Susan Aviles (LS)

Sumter - Kim Peasley-Parker (LS)

Manning - Angie Jordan (BC - in house attorney - Coffey - Yeah!!!!, but no mortgage - Boo!)

Belinda Jordan - LS

In the office today:

Johnnie Dodds - Joe Eddleman, Marilyn Durkee, Stan Huff, Ed Ball, Greaton Sellers (by the way, he was in yesterday,too & I failed to recognize him --- so sorry, Greaton), Millard Smith, Ken Kurtz, Neil Schneider, Thomas Horvath, Jason Ogden, Deborah Lawrence, Tim Rogers (and Worthy), Ute Appleby, Susie Schumm, Cathy Cottle, Max Hill, Also, Becky Hayward and Bill Knight (Residential Mortgage) were both in all day.

Sumter - Kim Peasley-Parker, Wade Payne, Mark Ford (Mark just transferred from AO Santee to Sumter), & Sylvia McCabe

Santee - Charlie Schmidt, Susan Stroman, Jill James, Martin Ridgen, Lynn Beach, & Neil Pepple.

Manning - Peggy Haley, Angie Jordan, Joette Wielicki, Mary Partee, Shaun Richburg, Bo King, Deborah Ridgeway, and Belinda Jordan & Chico (her dog). Carol Jo Horne (Residential Mortgage) also in all day.

Closings:

Manning - Alfred Kelley -( no Residential Mtg and no title --- Shame!!!!)

"Each morning is the beginning of a new day. You have been given this day to use as you will. You can waste it or use it for good. What you do today is important because you are exchanging a day of your life for it. When the sun rises tomorrow this day will be gone forever, in its place will be something you have left — may it be something good. Follow your heart, it knows what to do."

Until later ------

Liz Loadholt

Another Day in the Real Estate Office

Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008

Our Mortgage Loan Officer Spotlight:


WOW!! Where did August go? Becky wants to thank Linda Howard, Marilyn Durkee and Joe Eddleman for their loans in August.

Marilyn Durkee writes:"Personable with attention to detail, Becky is prepared to take the steps for that extra mile."

If you have not given Becky a try, you are the one missing out! She is a hand holder when needed and she will give you space when needed. She can help saves deals!

Becky Hayward
830-8813 for all of your residential mortgage needs.

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Happy Belated Birthday to Sandy Nettles ---

Closings today: Marilyn Durkee (used Attorney Donaldson - Yeah!!!!)
Susie Schumm (used Attorney - Hearn - Yeah!!!!)
Joe Eddleman (used attorney - Herbert - Yeah!!!!)
Deborah Lawrence --- LS

I love you guys for using our attorney ---definitley helps the bottom line. Everyone needs to say "thank you" when you see Marilyn, Susie or Joe.

Now, if we can just get the mortgage and the title!!!!

In the Johnnie Dodds office today: Betty Pigott, Susan Bryant, Deepa Patel, Neil Schneider, Marilyn Durkee, Joe Eddleman, Stan Huff, Mike Terry, Thea Riley, Amee Baker, June Kemmerlin (yes, June was in with her walking cane not a walker- she looks great!), Mary Nielson, Ken Kurtz, Brandon Call, Jason Ogden (Sophia & Harmony came in ---yesterday was Harmony's birthday) and Becky Hayward (Residential Mtg)

In the Santee office today: Susan Stroman, Jill James, Kim Matthews, Neil Pepple, & Martin Rigden

In the Sumter office today: Kim Peasley-Parker and Kathy Farley (Kathy has been trying to make vacation plans - she was planning on being in the Bahamas on Friday -- looks like Hanna is going to mess that one up. - Sorry, Kathy)

In the Manning office today: Peggy Haley, Charley Schmidt, Belinda Jordan, Lola Bradshaw, Mary Partee, Joette Wielicki, Angie Jordan, Shaun Richburg, Celina Gleason, Linda Lesemann, Alfred Kelley and Billy Geddings. Also in the office – Carol Jo Horne/residential Mortgage.

Listings:
Sumter - Sylvia McCabe
Johnnie Dodds - Currie McCullough
Jason Ogden
Jake Elliott
Julia Kirby -3
Also, Holly & Michael Culp had another listing that I left off last week --- sorry, guys!!

Sales:
LS: Sumter - Kim Peasley-Parker
LS: Johnnie Dodds - Neil Schneider
BC: Johnnie Dodds - Susie Schumm (cash, but no attorney - Boo!!!)
BC: IOP - JoAnn Leigh - no attorney nor Residential Mtg - Boo Hoo!!!!)

No Listings or Sales reported on Manning Log

Laugh Often ----
LAUGH LOUD AND OFTEN
Researchers suggest that we need a minimum of twelve laughs a day just to stay healthy. It can affect our brain chemistry and immune system in very positive ways. It also can be powerful in providing positive energy that can fight off negative thoughts.
Here's an exercise you should try the next time you're in the car alone and feel a little down in the dumps. When you hit an open stretch of road — or you might prefer to pull over and park — start laughing as loud and hard as you can for one solid minute. Not thirty seconds, but a full minute. Once you start it becomes easy to keep going because your brain is thinking... this is one of the nuttiest things I've ever done. When you finally stop you will feel like a new person. The frown will have been transformed into a smile and the endorphins in your brain will have kicked in. It works. I guarantee it, because I've done it many times.
Southwest Airlines does a wonderful job of laughing with their team, with their customers, and at themselves. About six months ago I was on a flight when the flight attendant announced over the P.A. system: "Today we have a gentlemen on board who's celebrating his 99th birthday, and this is the first time he's ever flown." As you can imagine, the cabin broke out in light applause. Then she said, "Now on the way out, stop by the cockpit and wish him 'Happy Birthday'." Beautiful! It made my day. Everyone on board roared with laughter.
Laugh loud, and laugh often. It'll keep you happy, keep you healthy, and keep your attitude headed in a positive direction.

Due to the holiday, no focus group tomorrow.
Until later -----
Liz Loadholt