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

Lisa Burbage

What I enjoy most about real estate is that people make big decisions and I help them make the right ones. I feel a strong connection to my clients, therefore my team and I are willing to work tirelessly to assure their satisfaction. This dedication to our clients and their continued referrals and repeat business has put me in the top 10% of the 3,500+ Realtors in the greater Charleston area. Most recently I completed an inaugural class of the Charleston Trident Association of Realtors Leadership Development Program. I was chosen as one of 15 area Realtors to participate in this program.

My real estate business model is geared towards working by referral. This means my team and I are dedicated to providing outstanding customer service….we are in the business of making lifelong clients and friends.

lisaburbageteam@gmail.com
(843) 442-8909

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.

stephanie@stephanie-howard.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

bethplante@aol.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.

ron.rash99@comcast.net
(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.

lisastine61@gmail.com
(843) 364-5359

John Deitz

John Deitz is a licensed broker and has been in the real estate business since 1969.
john.deitz@comcast.net
843-270-0654

Hilary 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.

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
843-343-9807

Megan 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).

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
843-478-5867

Julie Sheen Gilmore

From the moment we decide to work together, whether buying a home, or selling yours, you will have my undivided attention. We will work together to achieve your goals, and plan a strategy that will accomplish that task. I promise you I am a good listener and I believe that communication is of key importance. I want to assure you that I am committed to providing you with: ‘excellence in service’, ‘honesty in communication’, and ‘integrity in business transactions’.

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!

newhomenow@yahoo.com
843-991-3347

Deanna Steedley

I am a native of Walterboro SC and moved to Mt.Pleasant SC in 1994. I attended The University of South Carolina for Business. I come from a large family who has been successful in the business world from monuments, restaurants, advertisement all the way to real estate development. I have also worked in vacation rental property and real estate. Working with people is something I have always enjoyed and meeting their needs has something that has come natural to me” I am here to help people list and find their dream home with promptness and professional services provided to them” “Through the Ups and downs of life and the economy I have learned that no matter what If you want to achieve something you have to give it your all from start to finish because it will pay off in the end” and that is what I am here to do for you!”

dsteedley1@yahoo.com
843-708-3234

Darleen Jones

Darleen is a native of Charleston, SC, recognized as a top performer and certified in Quality Customer Service skills for over 30 years in the Banking, Accounting, and Finance Industry and a Guest Relation’s Specialist at MUSC. Placing professionalism and integrity at the forefront while serving the public, gives Darleen the passion to go the extra mile when performing due diligence in serving the public in the Real Estate Market Arena.

Darleen’s approachable style will encourage her clients to establish a meaningful trustworthy relationship and one that will be maintained over time. Having an optimistic mindset always gives her the desire to reach her and her clients’ goals. Darleen’s vision is to HELP your DREAMS come to pass.

darleenj@findyourcharleston.com
843-321-3396

Rosemary 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.

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.com
843-697-9697

Deborah Rosenbaum

Debbie is no stranger to the volatility that dealing with relocating creates. By being raised in a military family, she has lived all over the United States; however, Charleston has been a steady home to her since 1990.  Through the years she and her husband and have consistently lived west of the Ashley.  Debbie graduated with a BS degree in Business Management/Computer Science from Radford University in Virginia and has followed her dream by working for the past 14 years as an ice skating coach at the Carolina Ice Palace in North Charleston.  After seeing off her twin sons to the Citadel she is following her next passion in real estate.  Debbie brings her perspective to you from being a private property manager for the past 12 years.  Her knowledge of the community, local schools, shopping and businesses will help guide you to make the right choice in your real estate decisions.

dsrosenbaum46@gmail.com
843-324-8948

James Fralix, Jr.

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.com
843-810-6235

Brian 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.

Brian double majored in Marketing and Management.

bturner@banksc.com
(843) 345-3158