Russell & Jeffcoat Realtors -- FOREST ACRES OFFICE
5219 N. Trenholm Rd. - Columbia, SC 29206
Office: 803-782-9171 / Fax: 803-790-4902 / Toll FREE: 1-800-968-9113

Welcome to Russell & Jeffcoat Realtors, Forest Acres Office.
We serve the Midlands of South Carolina, including Columbia, Irmo, Lexington, Cayce and West Columbia, Forest Acres and Arcadia Lakes, Northeast Columbia, Elgin, Blythewood,
Winnsboro, Eastover and all of Southeast Columbia.   Our office is located in the heart of Forest Acres, with nearby communities named Forest Acres, Forest Lakes, Gregg Park, Jackson
Heights, Heathwood, Shandon, Rosewood, Kings Grant and Melrose Heights.
Russell & Jeffcoat's Forest Acres office is the perfect agency to explore the spectacular selection of SC real estate that is available. Whether you are seeking an in-town property in
Columbia, wish to live in the suburbs, are seeking waterfront property, want to live on a golf course, or are unsure of your needs, the experts at the Forest Acres office can lead you through
the variety of homes for sale in Columbia and the Midlands of South Carolina.  We are also adept at helping you position your home for sale in the market.
South Carolina Real Estate Experts.  At Russell & Jeffcoat's Forest Acres office, we are dedicated to your satisfaction.  With more than 40 years of experience and more than 40 full-time
Realtors working Richland and Lexington counties, we bring experience and txpertise to every home purchase or sale we conduct.  We focus on personal service and develop
relationships, so that we can know what your goals are nad create the maximum opportunities for you.  Our award-winning, highly trained South Carolina real estate agents work for you,
and are committed to meeting the expectations of your family as you relocate.  Russell & Jeffcoat's Forest Acres Office has grown to more than 40 agents, doing business in Columbia,
Forest Acres, Arcadia Lakes, Dentsville, Spring Valley, Northeast Columbia, WildeWood, Lake Carolina, Blythewood, Killian, Longcreek Plantation, Elgin, Pontiac, Lugoff, Forest Lakes,
Lake Katherine, Gregg Park, Kings Grant, Heathwood, Shandon, Melrose Heights, Rosewood, Eastover, the Hamptons, Southeast Columbia, Irmo, Ballentine, Lake Murray, Lexington,
Cayce and West Columbia.
Home Buyers Resources.  At Russell & Jeffcoat's Forest Acres office, we specialize in all residential property, including luxury properties.  We represent splendid homes for sale to
correspond with each home buyer's needs.  Our professional sales associates are Realtors who are supported by a team of specialists at Russell & Jeffcoat's Forest Acres office.  our agents
communicate at every stage of working together to ensure all your criteria are considered in exploring new homes.  We have several ways potential owners can explore SC real estate
options on their own.  We feature a vast selection of luxury homes and properties throughout South Carolina's Midlands, and allow you to search by community, geography, features and
price.  Our web site features information about our agents, neighborhoods, buying tips, building your dream home and houses for sale.
Selling your home? If you wish to sell your home in Metropolitan Columbia, Russell & Jeffcoat's Forest Acres office should be your real estate agency. Our record of sold homes is well
above average because we seek out the most interesting and dynamic houses in the Columbia, South Carolina area and convey the value of your property to prospective new owners. We
know your market and the many factors that attract buyers to Columbia's wonderful real esate, and we make sure everyone understand the value of the homes we represent.  Our award
winning marketing materials and techniques attract the most discriminating buyers to your property, whether it is luxury property, rental property, your home, or an investment property.
Through our affiliation with Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, we belong to a worldwide network of properties and homes. Not only can we help you with great results sellign
your home, we can help you with your next house purchase as well, whether your are purchasing in or around Columbia or in another city or state.  We can help you find information on
homes anywhere in the world and can find you an agent to help you.

Copyright 2007, Margaret-Ann Ashburn, Managing Broker in Charge, Russell & Jeffcoat Realtors Forest Acres Office, 5219 N. Trenholm Rd., Columbia, SC 29206.  
Forest Acres Office
98 REASONS
TO WORK WITH THE FOREST ACRES OFFICE
AND RUSSELL & JEFFCOAT REALTORS

  1. Tradition of Superior Service since 1965
  2. Member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World --                                                                                                     the industry's
    largest relocation network
  3. Independently Owned -- locally managed
  4. Established Local Clientelle
  5. Largest Independent Real Estate Company in SC
  6. Charter Members -- Leading Real Estate Companies                                                                                                                                                  
    of the World ... the largest relocation network in the world
  7. Weekly & Monthly Agent Awards -- promoted in the newspaper, in sales meetings and on the web
  8. Annual Awards Ceremony -- Top producing agents and teams receive awards and recognition of their peers
  9. Quarterly Top Ten Luncheon -- a Forest Acres Exclusive ... enjoy lunch with your peers 4 times per year
  10. Exclusive Creative Services Department -- FREE design services for your flyers, brochures, ads, and mailing pieces
  11. Public Relations — Our PR director will place your news with local publications to give YOU FREE publicity
  12. Exclusive Smart Mailer System -- identify your mailing list and deliver the printed piece; the Direct Mail Department addresses each
    piece, adds the postage, sorts the pieces, and delivers them to the post office's bulk mail department.
  13. Mailing List Maintenance -- We will maintain your mailing lists for you, confidential and secure.
  14. Exclusive Newspaper Advertising -- Russell & Jeffcoat Realtors dominates The State Newspaper, giving you the exposure you need
  15. Exclusive Russell & Jeffcoat Color Magazine -- Advertising in our magazine is automatically co-oped
  16. Internet Marketing -- Inclusion in multiple web sites … RussellandJeffcoat.com, Realtor.com, TheState.com, HomesandLand.com,
    FREE of charge
  17. Russell and Jeffcoat Website — Columbia’s #1 real estate website on Google search
  18. For Sale Signs -- the most recognized sign in the Midlands is FREE to you. You list it, we'll provide the signage
  19. Installation of For Sale Signs -- No charges for signs or the installation of them
  20. Directional Signs -- FREE to you, they're like little billboards pointing the way to your listing.
  21. Open House Signs -- Open house signs are FREE to you.
  22. Open House Marketing -- Open Houses are supported with signage, announcement post cards, and newspaper
  23. Helium for Open House Balloons -- provided free of charge
  24. Agent Name Riders -- Low, low pricing on agent name riders
  25. Just Listed Postcards -- "Tell 20s" are automatically addressed & mailed for you. Additional Postcards are FREE
  26. Just SOLD Postcards -- "Tell 20s" are automatically addressed & mailed. Additional SOLD Postcards are FREE
  27. International Exposure for your Listings -- through Leading Real Estate Companies of the World Home Search
  28. Russell & Jeffcoat Company Brochures -- Available FREE of charge to assist your listing and sales efforts
  29. Consumer Brochures and Handouts -- Readily available consumer brochures can be used as mailouts, handouts, or pieces to
    augment your pre-listing package
  30. Customized E-mail Address -- (yourname@russellandjeffcoat.com)
  31. Web-based E-mail Account -- check e-mail from any location with internet access or forward it to your current account
  32. Agent Web Page -- on the Midlands' most-used local real estate website. Your page includes all your listings, your biography or selling
    statement, your contact information, a link to your private web site and an e-mail link
  33. Customized Listing Link for Your Personal Site -- Copy this link to your website coding to include a search engine for over 2,000
    company listings to appear on your personal site
  34. AgentPlex — Our online agent community gives you access to all the forms needed to sell or list real estate, company marketing
    materials, reports of your transactions.  Access your confidential account from any computer!
  35. High-speed Internet Access -- Available in 14 area offices.  Set it up once, use the internet in any office
  36. Wireless Network -- bring in your laptop, access MLS, the internet, printer & network hardware from any office
  37. Computers for Agent Use -- Equipped with MLS, tax map software, Microsoft Office Products, internet
  38. Forms and Checklists -- Every form you need, commonly used as well as the uncommon forms, are readily available and easy to find.
  39. Exclusive checklists -- help you remember all the details of the transaction
  40. Exclusive Advanced Training -- Courses are taught in-house, including state-approved MCE courses at reduced price
  41. Weekly Sales Meetings -- Include 30 minutes of specialized training or information
  42. Weekly Training — conducted by an active, top-selling agent who has recently been chosen to teach 2 professional designation
    classes.  Originally designed for newly licensed agents, these classes are well attended by experienced agents as well
  43. Supportive, Non-Competing Manager -- available 7 days a week, nearly 24 hours. Margaret-Ann DOES NOT sell or list
  44. New Homes & Builder Support -- Russell & Jeffcoat's owners and managers have been supporting new construction in the midlands
    for more than 35 years.
  45. More Than 20% of the "Spec Homes" Listed -- Russell & Jeffcoat makes it easy to sell new homes and receive an in-house
    commission bonus.
  46. Aggressive Commission Program -- Our 8-level scale ensures big commission gains.   
  47. 33% Market Share -- the largest company in The Midlands offers more listings … more listings means more phone calls, better name
    recognition, and a highly respected reputation
  48. In-house Sales Commission Bonus -- Others offer a similar bonus, but their share of the market renders it meaningless. With Russell
    & Jeffcoat's market share, you have a 1 in 4 chance of selling an in-house listing
  49. Relocation Network — Leading Real Estate Companies of the World -- for incoming and outgoing referrals … the largest independent
    referral network in the world
  50. Local Relocation Department — Our 6-person relocation department is located right here in Columbia.
  51. Relocation Department Referrals — are offered based on agent profiles, client personality, and sales manager input
  52. Exclusive Relocation packages -- the most comprehensive in The Midlands
  53. Relocation CD -- the only relocation CD in Columbia offers interactive information that is up to date and user-friendly
  54. Website Leads — As the #1 local real estate company on Google, we attract hundreds of leads every week.  
  55. Administrative Support -- Each office has Administrative Assistants to enter your listings in the CMLS computer, deliver your messages
    the way you want them delivered, alert you to faxes & mail, type your letters, assist with mailing lists, and MORE
  56. Career Builder Post License Educational Course -- taught by an award winning real estate instructor
  57. Real Estate Academy -- Advanced training seminars and workshops offered twice a year, for experienced agents
  58. Continuing Education -- state-approved mandatory continuing education offered in house
  59. Affiliation with Bank of America -- the largest bank in the US offering special financing for our clients
  60. PreQualifying of Your Buyer Prospects -- Our Bank of America representative is available nights, weekends, holidays
  61. Use of Meeting Facilities -- Use of training center seminars & programs. Conveniently located in Forest Acres
  62. Stationary & Envelopes -- Classically-styled letterhead and envelopes are available FREE of charge
  63. Note Paper -- Company fold-over notes and envelopes are available FREE of charge for your use
  64. Custom Note Cards -- Custom designed fold-over note cards featuring pen & ink drawing of the Forest Acres building
  65. Xerox Copies -- There's no limit on the number of FREE black and white copies
  66. Color Copies -- Unlimited number, only 10 cents per page
  67. Faxes -- 2 fax machines always available
  68. 800 Toll FREE Number -- Your clients can call you FREE of charge to them and you!
  69. Private & Semi-Private Offices -- All office space is provided FREE of charge
  70. Large Private Meeting Room -- for meeting with clients and fellow agents
  71. Private Meeting Room Equipped with Computer -- search the internet or MLS while meeting with clients
  72. Online Access to County Tax Records -- and tax maps
  73. CMA Toolkit -- Comparative Market Analysis software
  74. Technology Training -- offered free of charge or at very low cost
  75. Zip Forms -- All Russell & Jeffcoat buyer and seller forms are available in Zip Form, free of charge.
  76. Low-cost Errors & Omissions Insurance -- One of the lowest rates in the Midlands, as a result of Russell & Jeffcoat's low incidence of
    claims, lawsuits and complaints
  77. Advice and Support -- from an experienced real estate Broker in Charge whose sales experience is still "fresh" and whose marketing
    background and expertise are legendary
  78. Company Management Support -- At Russell & Jeffcoat, there is always help just a phone call away, with 10 experienced sales
    managers plus Ron Roe, General Manager; Abb Jeffcoat, President; and Bob Russell, Chairman.
  79. Management Specialties -- If you need specialized information, there is a management team member ready to help
  80. 14 Locations Throughout the Midlands — Easy access to conference room, copy machine, wireless network and high-speed internet,
    printers, all the comforts of your own office, no matter your location throughout the midlands
  81. Minimum Standards — In the Forest Acres office, there are minimum production standards.  You work with other sales agents who
    share your desire to be successful
  82. Special Financing Programs -- through our affiliation with Bank of America, we offer special financing in some cases
  83. Organized — You’ll know exactly where to find all of the tools you need, and what to expect in each instance
  84. 24-Hour Answering Service -- your clients always talk to a real person who will get your messages to you quickly
  85. Online Company Store -- with negotiated discounts
  86. Recipients of Numerous Community Service Awards
  87. Member, Columbia Chamber of Commerce -- attend events free, enjoy low-cost associate membership
  88. Member, Association of Realtors -- local, state and national. Agents and managers serve on and chair various committees, boards of
    directors, and hold office on all levels
  89. Member, Homebuilders Association -- local, state and national.  Agents and managers serve on and chair committees, boards of
    directors and hold office on all levels.  We are involved with builders and new construction.
  90. CRB (Certified Residential Broker) — Margaret-Ann Ashburn has earned the CRB designation, held by less than 5% of the Realtors in
    the US, even fewer in the Midlands.  This designation requires extensive classroom education plus a minimum number of years in
    managing sales agents. It helps Margaret-Ann achieve excellence as a manager
  91. ABR, ePro Designations — Margaret-Ann was among the first agents in South Carolina to earn the ABR (Accredited Buyer
    Representative) designation and the ePro designation.  Always learning, always on the cutting edge.
  92. Multiple Sales Awards — Margaret-Ann has earned multiple sales and production awards during her 23 years working in real estate.  
    Her advice comes from real experience closing an average of 50 transactions a year in personal and team sales production.  
  93. Cutting Edge Attitude — There are lots of firsts in Margaret-Ann’s resume:  hers was the first real estate web site in Columbia; she and
    her husband formed one of the first real estate teams in the Midlands; they were among the first to use voice mail, email, and other
    technology; among the first to use their photographs on business cards & flyers, and many more "firsts".
  94. Marketing Background — Margaret-Ann's marketing ability helps the agents in the office create their own marketing materials and plans
  95. Higher Standards — Margaret-Ann and the agents in the Forest Acres office maintain high standards of conduct, professionalism, and
    production.  Ask us about the three things that are required in order to work in our office!
  96. Ethics, Caring Attitude -- The agents in the Forest Acres office have and respect integrity and an attitude of caring
  97. Synergy -- Working in a busy office with other hard-working agents creates an energy that is infectious.
  98. Smiles -- Walk into an office where everyone smiles and is genuinely happy to see you.

Ready to start a conversation?  Contact our Managing Broker in Charge, Margaret-Ann Ashburn at 803-782-9171 or
Click Here to email her.
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