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Meet Our Associates
Elaine Brabham
Elaine Brabham and Associates Real Estate opened for business in November 2007 at 1850 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., in the Atlanta Bread Shopping Center. Elaine Ortner Brabham is the owner and broker-in-charge with a growing sales force.
Elaine is a native of Charleston and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the College of Charleston. Elaine launched her Real Estate career in sales in 1989 becoming a Top Producer and later became Co-owner of a successful Real Estate firm in Charleston for nine years. She subsequently opened up Elaine Brabham and Associates Real Estate. Elaine is a Graduate, Realtor Institute, and has earned the designations of Certified Residential Specialist and Accredited Buyer’s Representative.
Elaine is a Realtor of Distinction and a life member of the Million Dollar Club and the Round Table. She has served as Chairman of various committees of the Charleston Association of Realtors and served as Treasurer of The Charleston Top Producers Club. She helped organize the club and was its first President. Elaine volunteers with various charities, including Habitat for Humanity, and supports Crisis Ministries, BSBI and The Ronald McDonald House.
ebrabham@findyourcharleston.com
(843) 209-2347 – Cell, (843) 766-6662 – Office, (866) 925-5470 – Toll Free
Chris Garvin
Chris Garvin has 20 years experience in the Real Estate industry. Her experience includes residential sales, commercial property management and accounting. She is a lifelong resident of Charleston. She currently lives in Hollywood with her husband Robby. She has a beautiful daughter, Aubre Michele recently married to Sheldon Deehr and a handsome son, Sean Robert Garvin.
cgarvin63@gmail.com
843-270-7667
Stephanie Howard
Stephanie Howard believes that trust and confidence can be attained only through hard work and a high level of customer service.
A lifelong resident of the Charleston area, Stephanie earned her bachelor of science degree in Mathematics at the College of Charleston. She has accounting experience and has been the owner/operator of Locklear’s Restaurants since 1989. She has four children.
showard@findyourcharleston.com
(843) 224-5912
Kathy Khalil
Kathy Saboe Khalil’s goal is to provide professional service with a personal touch, and she enhances her ability to reach that goal by regularly attending real estate seminars and classes.
A 1993 graduate of the College of Charleston with a bachelor’s in Mathematics, she specializes in helping her clients buy and sell homes in Folly Beach, James Island, Johns Island and West Ashley. Her resume includes experience with First Realty of Charleston, where her responsibilities included helping clients with real estate transactions, marketing listings, facilitating closings and performing marketing research.
Kathy also has worked as an office manager; at the Naval Electronics Systems Engineering Center in North Charleston as an electronics engineering aide; at TDS, Inc. as an electronics technician and as a computer programmer; and at the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center in North Charleston as a project engineer and as an electromagnetic environmental effects branch head.
Kathy has served as president and vice president of the Trident Area Youth Soccer Association; as a youth, high school and adult soccer league official; and as a volunteer monitoring students in the classroom and on the playground. Her interests include walking, jogging, cycling, pilates, yoga, weight lifting, tennis, golf, reading, digital photography, graphic design, Web development and walking on the beach.
Kathy@alwaysasmartmove.com
843) 532-1362
Beth Plante
Beth Plante’s specialty is working with first-time home buyers and people relocating to the Lowcountry.
Beth is a graduate of the University of Michigan with degrees in Education and Psychology. Since her family has moved several times, she has lots of experience in the buying, selling and flipping process.
A 14-year resident of James Island, she has gained in in-depth understanding of the Charleston area real estate market.
Beth, whose family includes her husband, Craig, and three children, Leah, Rebecca and Nathan, has been selling real estate since early 2004.
She is a licensed Realtor, an accredited Buyer’s Representative and a member of the Charleston Top Producers Club and the Exodus Relocation Network.
Visit my website www.bethplante.com
bplante@findyourcharleston.com
(843) 270-7542
Ron Rash
A native of St. Paul’s Parish in southwest Charleston County, Ron Rash joined the world of real estate after 31 years of federal service, mostly with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. He also served in Washington, D.C., for two years as a legislative assistant to a U.S. congressman.
Ron, who graduated from St. Paul’s High School on Yonges Island, was president of his senior class and captain of the basketball team. In his senior year, he was the fifth leading scorer in the Charleston area and was named a second-team all-star by the News and Courier.
Ron earned a bachelor’s in History and Political Science from Newberry College, where he authored a column on politics in the Newberrian, the college newspaper. He also was instrumental in establishing the SC College Young Republicans and served as president of the Newberry College Republican Club.
Ron was active in intramural sports and served as the Newberry College mascot – The Indian – for two years. He has taught history and government in public schools and has been a basketball, football and track coach.
rrash@findyourcharleston.com
(843) 822-8886
Lisa Stine
Lisa Stine, who was raised in the Pittsburgh area, is a big Steeler and Franco Harris fan and an animal lover. She moved to Charleston in 1982 and worked as a designer on Kiawah and Seabrook Islands.
The love of her life is her husband, Steven. She has three children, all students at the School of the Arts: Melanie, a senior; Brittany, a sophomore; and Lee, a sixth grader. She also has two stepdaughters: Alee and Lana.
Lisa is an animal activist and loves dogs, especially her own pet Harley, a “Benji” mix from the SPCA. She also has a cat, Indy, and four turtles. She volunteers at Pet Helpers on James Island, plays softball and tennis and is an active member of St. Mark United Methodist Church.
Lisa is an avid motorcyclist, riding with her husband on their Harley Fat Bob, and she also is an artist and decorative painter. She specializes in murals in homes, especially children’s rooms.
lstine@findyourcharleston.com
(843) 364-5359
john.deitz@comcast.net
Hilary lives in Mt Pleasant with her husband and 2 daughters. When she is not helping people fulfill their real estate dreams she volunteers for the Charleston Breast Center and enjoys Charleston’s beauty. hilaryr@comcast.net On a typical day Holly, a native of Charleston, is helping clients with real estate transactions, marketing listings, facilitating closings, performing market research, and furthering her education through a degree in business administration and commercial real estate. Her real estate roots are specific to development and new construction sales and administration and she is happy to be expanding her career with EBA. She shares her home in Mount Pleasant with husband Chris, their cat Snowbelle and English American bulldog Legare. holly@findyourcharleston.com She spent ten years in the mortgage industry as a processor and originator and six years working for a local Real Estate attorney. A career as a Realtor seemed like a natural fit. ” My goal as an agent is to be a knowledgeable professional. I treat others the way I want to be treated – with respect and honesty.” Laura lives in West Ashley with her husband of 22 years and her 15 year old daughter. LARajabi@comcast.net Megan is actively involved in her children’s schools and enjoys the outdoors, beach, sports and traveling with her family. Megan has a wealth of knowledge and a wide range of experience in various aspects of real estate. She has experience with property management, has been an assistant to a real estate paralegal, a real estate closing coordinator and assisted many Realtors in the Charleston area prior to getting her license in 2005. She thoroughly enjoys her continuing education and gaining more knowledge of the ever changing real estate market. Whether you are searching for your dream home to raise your family, that second home to get away or an investment property to add to your portfolio… Megan has the keys to finding your next home. mkschwerin@gmail.com A southern girl, born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina. Michelle graduated from Middleton High School and continued her education at Trident Technical College and is now attending Strayer University working on her Bachelor of Science. She is a mother of 4 wonderful children, Raynard, Brandon, Christen and Antonio.
chellsells@gmail.com
My accomplishments have been achieved by an organized and systematic approach to following through and getting things done on time. With over twelve years experience in all aspects of the trade, I have experienced innumerable difficult situations and have overcome them with maximum success. I have your keys to Charleston! juliegilmore@findyourcharleston.comJohn Deitz
John Deitz is a licensed broker and has been in the real estate business since 1969.
843-270-0654Hilary Rieck
Hilary Rieck came to this area to attend College of Charleston. While earning a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, she fell in love with her (now) husband and Charleston. Hilary has a passion in helping people buy and sell real estate that fits their needs. After working for a local business publication in advertising sales for over 7 years Hilary is thrilled to utilize her business experiences to negotiate for her clients.
843-343-9807Holly Hayden
Holly’s passion is being active whether at work or during her free time. Free time is soon filled with jogging, yoga, Pilates, aerobics, reading, beach and boat activity, or anything outdoors. When she isn’t doing her best to fill her free time she loves cooking and entertaining for friends and family that she feels blessed to have around her.
843-514-2067Laura Rajabi
Laura Harcher Rajabi moved to Charleston in 1972 from Bergen County, New Jersey.
843-696-9355Megan Schwerin
Megan was born and raised on the Florida Gulf Coast in Naples, Florida. She moved to Charleston in 1997 to attend the College of Charleston. She graduated with a major in Business Administration and a minor in Health. Her plans to move back South after graduation were halted when she met her husband, Kevin, who is from generations of Charlestonians. They were married in 2002 and have two children, Easton (born in 2004) and Mia (born in 2007).
843-478-5867Michelle Glover
Michelle has been a Realtor since 2001, helping one buyer at a time. She is experienced in New Home sales and resales.
843-568-6822Julie Sheen Gilmore
843-991-3347
Rosemary has a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from St. Mary’s Dominican College in New Orleans and is originally from Atlanta. During her career, Rosemary has worked as a Commercial Realtor with The Keenan Company of Charleston, Norton & Sanford and as Broker In Charge of Spectrum Properties. She served as Secretary, Treasurer and Vice-President of the Commercial Industrial Division (CID) of the Charleston Trident Board of Realtors and is a CCIM candidate. Her commitment to integrity and professionalism will serve you well. rosemarystafford@findyourcharleston.comRosemary Stafford
Rosemary Stafford has over 25 years experience in Charleston in commercial real estate sales, leasing and commercial property management. Her work emphasis includes shopping centers, office buildings and warehouses in the tri-county area.
843-697-9697
Jim is a Graduate of The Citadel (BSEE) and George Washington University (MBA). He retired as the Chief Staff Officer at Charleston Naval Shipyard in 1993 and has been a realtor serving the Tri-County area for seventeen (17) years. jimfjr@aol.comJames Fralix, Jr.
843-810-6235
tripp@trippsmithphotography.comTripp Smith
Native South Carolinian Tripp Smith grew up in Charleston where he cultivated an appreciation for the beauty of the lowcountry. Over the last 14 years, he has personal experience in the purchase and sales of residential properties. With a high level of customer service and acute attention to detail, he will find exactly what you are looking for. He is a 1994 graduate of the University of South Carolina with a bachelor’s degree in media arts. Tripp also pursues freelance and fine art photography with a love for the outdoors. He lives on James Island with his wife Jessica and their 3 year old daughter. His casual and laid back attitude makes his clients at ease, which allows them to enjoy their real estate experience!
843-708-4881
Brian double majored in Marketing and Management. bturner@findyourcharleston.comBrian Turner
Brian Turner is an experienced Mortgage and Real Estate Specialist, founding and operating a full-service brokerage before coming to our firm. As an investor, he has bought and sold dozens of properties as well as managed them. With this background, Brian has a unique perspective on closing the deal and getting a job done. He takes this into top consideration when dealing with his clients working effectively to satisfy his new home buyers or sellers.
(843) 345-3158