Community Support
I am a life-long resident of the Greater Columbia area. I have been blessed in my life and in my real estate business. I believe that support of worthwhile charitable organizations in my local community and our nation is a privilege and necessity.
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The BEST websites for Columbia area information
Columbia "A to Z" | Columbia Blog | Lake Murray | Chapin | MelCoker.com

Mel has been awarded the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS®) designation by the Council of Residential Specialists. The Council is affiliated with the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. The CRS® designation is the highest professional designation awarded to Realtors in the field of residential real estate. Fewer than 5 percent of all Realtors hold the CRS designation.

Mel has been awarded the Accredited Buyer Representation (ABR®) designation by the Real Estate Buyer's Council (REBAC) of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. The ABR® designation, the benchmark of excellence in buyer agency service, demonstrates to clients that an agent has taken steps to continue their education in the field of buyer representation, and has the proven experience and training to deliver ethical and professional service to real estate buyers. Mel offers FREE buyer representation and has helped many folks relocate to the Columbia area.

Mel has also completed the At Home With Diversity: One America certification program (May 1999). The National Association of Realtors and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development created this program to expand home ownership opportunities for all Americans by training Real Estate professionals to actively seek out and assist homebuyers from all cultural backgrounds. The program that Mel attended, consisting of six modules and a test, was the first At Home With Diversity: One America class taught in South Carolina.

Mel has been awarded the GRI (Graduate, Realtor Institute) designation by the South Carolina Association of Realtors. The nationally recognized GRI designation indicates completion of over 100 hours of real estate instruction with emphasis on topics such as professional standards, construction and new home sales, appraisal, and legal liabilities. This program is certified and approved by the Education Division of the National Association of Realtors.

For Real Estate sellers, Mel utilizes a wide ranging marketing package to help SELL property quickly and at the best possible price. Specifically, Mel's Total Marketing Plan includes several incredible virtual tours that are linked from a number of highly visible Internet web sites, professional quality brochures and brochure book, Internet newsletter, local magazine advertising and more. This is in addition to listing on the Multiple Listing Service.
When you're ready to get your home SOLD, contact Mel Coker!

Selling Tips from Mel Coker

More team effort... A real estate transaction is an important financial transaction. I also work with the best associated service providers including: Mortgage professionals, home inspectors (including termite and HVAC) and closing attorney. I am with you ALL the way to closing.
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Mel is known as Columbia's Internet Realtor!
Check out my websites: Columbia, SC "A to Z" | Lake Murray | Chapin | Columbia Blog
Primary Real Estate website | MelCoker.com | Search for Columbia Homes | Real Estate Newsletter

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Mel Coker's company, RE/MAX Metro Associates, is a leading real estate company in the Midlands of South Carolina. RE/MAX is the worldwide leader in real estate sales.

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Office (803) 223-6214
Home Office (803) 388-8011
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