1. Effective BUYER Representation - FREE buyer representation. I hold the Accredited Buyer Representative (ABRÒ ) designation and have access to ALL properties (new and resale homes and building lots) in the Greater Columbia area with immediate access to this information on my home PC. I assist you through the entire home buying process – finding the right home and community, negotiation, mortgage assistance, home inspections and closing.

   I specialize in NEW home sales! I have been recognized with membership in the Home Builders Assocation of Columbia "REGAL CIRCLE" for new home sales leadership. Approximately 82% of my relocation clients buy NEW homes. I know the best communities and builders. Contact Mel Coker to buy or build your new home. Call Mel at (803) 932-2144.

   The Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR®) designation is the benchmark of excellence in buyer representation. This coveted designation is awarded to real estate practitioners by the Real Estate BUYER'S AGENT Council ("REBAC") of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® who meet the specified educational and practical experience criteria.



2. Effective SELLER Representation - I have a marketing program that offers more… In addition to listing your property on the Multiple Listing Service, I offer "Talking House" technology, I feature your home on my 4 Internet web sites (most importantly, these are well linked in search engines), I hold an "Open House" when necessary, and much more. Call for your FREE Market Analysis to determine the real market value of your home. For those exclusive homes in our market, I offer the RE/MAX RENOWNED PROPERTIES Marketing Program (call for details). Let Mel sell your home



3. Community Information - I’m a life-long resident of Columbia. I offer newcomers a downtown Columbia tour to get to know our area better -- Columbia is an EASY sell because it's a GREAT place to live! And, when you're ready to buy, I have knowledge of communities and subdivisions that will match your family needs. I know the market for NEW and RESALE homes. I can also help you select a builder to BUILD a home if that is your need.

   I personally own and maintain TWO Columbia area information websites for you to learn more about this area:
   Columbia "A to Z" - Columbia... friendly, great weather, excellent schools, and more!
   Lake Murray - Columbia's water playground!
   Columbia Real Estate BUYING GUIDE
   Columbia Photo tour



4. Building a Home? - I am very familiar with the home building process. I was intimately involved with the process of builing my own home at beautiful Lake Murray and I help many families buy new homes each year (in various stages of construction). Please allow me to help you find a building lot and community for your new home and then I can suggest one of several excellent builders to build that dream home. I have been recognized by the Home Builders Association with membership in the REGAL CIRCLE for new home sales leadership.
   
5. Experience, Education & Professionalism - I’ve been a licensed S.C. real estate sales agent since December 1997 and I am a RealtorÒ (not all sales agents are Realtors). I’ve helped many folks buy and sell in the Columbia area. I’d be happy to share my Professional Service Brochure Book that includes a detailed list of all of my real estate transactions. In recognition of my sales levels, I am a LIFE member of the Greater Columbia Circle of Excellence.

   I believe strongly in continuing education in the fast changing real estate field. I’m committed to exceeding by at least 50% the minimum education requirements of the state of South Carolina. In 1998, I acquired the ABRÒ designation and in 1999, I completed requirements for the GRIÒ designation (Graduate, Realtor Institute). In 2002, I recieved the CRSÒ (Certified Residential Specialist) designation. Fewer than 3% of all Realtors nationwide hold all three of these designations from the National Association of Realtors.

6. Service & Technology - I offer a commitment for the very BEST in real estate service. Assisting me is Terri Tobin, Sales Coordinator, and Barbara Coker, Internet follow-up coordinator. I use the latest real estate, PC and Internet technologies to better serve my clients… MLS and other real estate specific software, Internet web sites to inform and attract clients and email for fast and effective communications. I help lots of familes relocate from my strong Internet presence (26 Internet relocations in 2003). REALTOR MAGAZINE ran an article in April 2000 on my Internet success.

7. Client Club - Buy or Sell with Mel Coker as your Realtor and you’re eligible for my Client Club! You're in Mel's CLIENT CLUB for one year when you buy or sell with Mel Coker as your Realtor or you're a member (or continue as a member) when you send at least one referral (yearly) that results in a closing. BENEFITS: invitation to my annual Lake Murray cookout; each year I select by random drawing a winner for a one-week Hilton Head Island vacation (drawing is at the annual cookout (September of this year); extra chances for prizes in my monthly email newsletter and more.
8. Referral Rewards - I really appreciate referrals! So, send me your referrals (neighbors, family, friends, co-workers) that need to buy or sell in the Greater Columbia area. Any referrals that close, result in real rewards for you. For information and details on my current Referral Rewards, please call for information.



9. Monthly E-mail Newsletter - Each month I distribute an online email newsletter. Read it for interesting national real estate articles and local Columbia information. Each month I select at least TWO nameS (random statistical selection) for a meal at a local restaurant or other prize. You’ve got to read it to WIN! Please call or email with your name and email address to start receiving my newsletter.

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10. The BEST Real Estate Company in the Midlands of South Carolina - My company, RE/MAX Metro Associates, is one of the leading real estate companies in the Midlands of South Carolina. In the United States, no one sells more real estate than RE/MAX!

Mel Coker
Realtor, CRS, ABR, GRI