About the Charleston Relocation Experts TEAM


The CRE team is a professional group of full time realtors dedicated to service knowing that your home sale or purchase may be the single biggest investment you´ll make.  The CRE Team´s mission statement is to provide unparalleled real estate services to buyers and sellers by delivering patience and determination for each transaction in order to help families make good decisions.  We help families achieve the American Dream whether it´s through home purchasing, selling, investing, or just being a real estate advisor and resource to help you make good decisions for your family.  We are most recently excited about Boeing's announcement to expand their operations here in Charleston. The CRE team is approved as Charleston Boeing Relocation Specialists.  

The CRE team combines 15 years of real estate experience.  While the average agent closes 6-9 transactions a year, since 2004, the CRE team members have helped over 190 families either purchase or sell real estate to meet their needs.  The CRE team started out with Michele Reneau who built a successful real estate team to include two other partner agents and a transaction coordinator to facilitate the foundation of marketing, constant learning, and serving that the CRE team foundation was built on.

Margaret, Laura and Michele share the Charleston Relocation Experts team´s passion for the Lowcountry and in helping families make good decisions about relocating in, around, or out of the Charleston area.  Our desire stems from servant hearts, intense work ethics, and zeal for life that we hope is contagious. 

About Laura Sargent, Realtor, ABR, SFR, CSP Elite Affiliate

Laura Sargent is now living her dream everyday in this beautiful coastal town, Charleston, SC.  Having grown up in a small town near Minneapolis, MN, she always knew one day she would live by the sea.  After college, she wed her sweetheart, Chris, a Navy sailor.  Laura became a military wife and learned to love moving around and did so 7 times to different cities.  A government position brought her husband, herself, and their son, Austin, to the Lowcountry eight years ago.  They initially lived in Berkeley County and now reside in Mt Pleasant in Charleston County.

 

Laura and Chris bought their first home when they were 25 years old.  It was a duplex, and they were thrilled because their renters' portion covered their monthly payment.  The next property they bought was a great Victorian home, which they lived in for the first few years and then rented out for a few more.  Some carpet here, a new kitchen counter top there, different tiles, new trees...just part of the fun of buying, making something better, and then moving on!  Laura and Chris's experience with military moves and investing in real estate prepared Laura for a career in real estate.  Laura has been a realtor for 5 years, helping families in the Charleston area make smooth transitions in and out of the area. Laura is an Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR), a Short Sale & Foreclosure Resource Specialist (SFR) and a Certified Staging Professional (CSP) Affliate.

 

Words from Laura


"Carolina One Real Estate is the market leader in our real estate market.  I value the service and the tools that they are able to offer me and my clients.  I love helping people make good decisions when it comes to buying and selling real estate.  I make relationships not transactions.  I'm proud to call myself a Full-Time Professional Realtor. When I'm not working, you´ll find me walking miles around my neighborhood, playing with my son, working in my yard, laughing with my husband, and just enjoying life."


About Margaret Hollingsworth, Realtor, ABR, CNHS, SFR


Margaret Hollingsworth was born and raised on the Isle of Palms, a suburb of Charleston, SC. She graduated from the College of Charleston with a degree in biology. After a mission trip to Haiti, Margaret was asked to participate in a new church start up in Little Rock, Arkansas. After living in Arkansas, the Low Country´s quality of life, sense of community, and beauty persuaded her to to return to Mt. Pleasant, SC to become the Children´s Ministry Team Leader at St. Andrews Church.  During this time, she purchased, renovated and re-sold several properties and discovered a hidden talent and passion for real estate.  While serving as the children´s ministry team leader, she was approached by the owner of a real estate company who was impressed by her talent and success in her real estate endeavors. He encouraged her to pursue a full-time career in real estate and share her wealth of knowledge with others. Margaret has now been a resident of Mt. Pleasant for the last 19 years and has been a successful realtor for 4 years.  Margaret has become deeply connected to the community.  She shares her daughter´s passion for horses and likes to ride her horse, Leo and spend time at the beach with her dog, Zoe.  Mostly she enjoys spending time with family and friends. Margaret is an Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR), a Short Sale & Foreclosure Resource Specialist (SFR) and a Certified New Home Specialist (CNHS).

 Words from Margaret

"I bought my first home at 19 years of age in the Old Village of Mt. Pleasant. I totally renovated that property, sold it, and re-invested in another property in the area. I discovered I had a knack for finding the hidden potential within a property. After several successful real estate transactions, I was asked by friends and family to help them with their real estate needs as they had come to view me as a valuable source of information for the Charleston real estate market. I enjoy listening to my clients´ desires and needs for their future home and relish the challenge of helping them find the perfect fit."


  

Michele Reneau, Team Leader, Broker Associate, CRS, ABR, GRI

Michele Reneau´s first love was the Lowcountry after relocating to Charleston as a military brat and being blessed to live in Charleston for over 25 years.  Michele grew up in North Charleston. She attended The College of Charleston where she obtained a Bachelors Degree in Political Science and earned a Masters Degree in Public Administration from The Graduate School at College of Charleston and University of South Carolina. Michele is also a Certified Staging Professional Elite Instructor and is passionate about educating realtors on how to help protect their client's equity when selling through home staging. To book Michele as a keynote speaker for your event or book a CSP class, call 843-814-6680 or 1-888-STAGING. 

Words from Michele:

"I purchased my first home when I was 24 years old. I wasn´t pre-approved for much but I just knew I didn´t want to pay rent.  I settled on a cottage (translates to very small home) in Park Circle that needed a lot of updating in my eyes.  I put down every penny I had for my down payment which meant I had no money for the renovations.  It was a fun process as I learned how to become a handywoman and accept all the responsibilities of home ownership.  It was such an exciting process and despite not really knowing what I was doing, I enjoyed every minute of it.

Over two years, I finished most of the renovations and saved some more money. I decided I was ready to be an investor.  I took the plunge on another property not too far from my house.  It was move-in ready and tenants were found right away.  The process became quite addictive with the highs and lows.  At that point, I realized that I had a knack for identifying hidden value in properties and recognized that my deep passion for the American Dream in my life was a passion I held for others as I helped those around me do the same.  So with full force, I decided to dive in and get my real estate license and make it a full time career. 

Since my first investment property, I have been blessed to engage in at least one real estate investment each year for a current total of 9 personal transactions to date.  In 2006, I purchased my first multi-family project, one of my most exciting adventures.  However, even more exciting for me is to share the adventure and excitement with my clients who decide to pursue the American Dream and allow me to be part of the process.  We are deeply grateful for those who have allowed us to become part of their families through the process of buying, selling or investing."  

About Patti Vick, ABR, GRI

Patti has done her share of relocating from New England to the Virgin Islands and to sunny Charleston, SC.  Patti is the CRE Team´s closing coordinator.  She handles all the details from contract to close so that you don´t have to.  This includes coordination with the co-brokering agent, the lender, attorney, home inspector, termite inspector, appraiser and more.  This is part of the CRE Team´s service to you. Patti has been a realtor for 7 years and her experience helps buyers and sellers get where they need to be on time so that you don´t have to be bothered with the details.  She keeps clients informed of the progress and makes sure you get to the closing table on time. Patti is also an Accredited Buyer´s Representative and a Graduate of the Realtor Institute. Patti loves spending time with her husband and 2 grown children and is looking forward to her 1st grandchild. She also enjoys reading, crocheting, gardening, jigsaw puzzles, video games, boating, and technology.

HGTV's House Hunters features Charleston's Top Realtor, Michele Reneau assisting the Vinson family in their real estate search for a larger home in Hanahan, SC. If you missed the show, Click here to check it out now and hit the play button!

February 2009 Charleston Real Estate Excecutive Magazine features Top Charleston SC Real Estate Agent, Michele Reneau "Achieving her Dreams while Helping Others Achieve Theirs"



CRE Accomplishments


Carolina One Real Estate's Top Producers 2006, 2007, 2008

Most Closed Units, 1st runner up, 2007

Most Closed Units, 1st place, 2008

Realtor of Distinction 2007, 2008

Real Estate Staging Association (RESA) Staging Realtor of the Year

Real Estate Executive, Feb 2009. 

Let the CRE team´s experience and knowledge benefit you in the sale or purchase of your next property.  Experience doesn't cost you anything extra, but inexperience will cost you plenty!

                                                



Education

On a continual basis, the team attends seminars and courses to keep on top of the fast changing real estate market. Michele holds the prestigious Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) designation, which places her in an elite group of real estate professionals that accounts for less than 4% of all realtors nationwide. As an Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR), Margaret, Laura and Michele have taken extra steps to train and deliver professional service to real estate buyers. Michele is a Graduate of the Realtor Institute (GRI), a nationally recognized designation. Michele and Margaret are also Certified New Home Specialist (CNHS) and Residential Construction Certified (RCC) so you can rely on them in the purchase of new construction homes as a valuable source of knowledge in the process and learn about the hidden costs of new construction in advance. In 2008, Michele obtained her Broker's license after 60 additional classroom hours.  Michele and Laura are also Certified Staging Professionals (CSP) Elite Affiliates. Allow our experience to help you give your property the competitive edge to get SOLD through property and staging recommendations.

                   


            





Associations

The CRE Team has demonstrated dedication to exceeding expectations in quality of service as demonstrated by their continuing education efforts in order to provide clients with superior service and results. They are members of the South Carolina Association of REALTORS, the National Association of REALTORS, and the Charleston Trident Association of REALTORS. Laura, Margaret and Michele are members of several associations including Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council and Michele is a member of the Council of Residential Specialists.

 

About our company

We value our partnership with Carolina One Real Estate, locally known for its training, marketing and service.  Carolina One Real Estate -- the market leader in the Charleston tri-county-- is one of the top 50 real estate companies in the nation rated by Realty Trends. At the end of 2008, Carolina One garnered a 4% increase in market share to 31%.  The next closest competing company has 6% market share. Carolina One´s market share is greater than the next 5 companies combined! They have a proven track record!  The company is independently owned and operated, at its heart and soul is a family business with rock solid leadership and core values. Carolina One Real Estate is an affiliation of The Leading Real Estate Companies of the World (www.LeadingRE.com).  Carolina One Real Estate has 12 offices in the Charleston area to serve you.  As a member of Leading RE, it means more networking with "sister companies" like Allen Tate in Charlotte or Long & Foster in Virginia/Maryland/D.C. and over 650 more independent companies that are top in their market. This means better global presence and relocation service programs for my listings! We are "Carolina" and we are Number One! 


 

When you are buying or selling property in the Charleston real estate market, it's important to have confidence in your real estate professional. The Charleston Relocation Expert TEAM's commitment as your local real estate experts is to provide you with the specialized real estate service you deserve. When you are an informed buyer or seller, you'll make the best decisions for the most important purchase or sale in your lifetime. That's why their goal is to keep you informed on trends in the marketplace using the latest statistics in your local area. With property values continuing to rise, real estate is a sound investment for now and for the future.

If you are considering buying or selling a home or would just like to have additional information about real estate in your area including homes for sale, please don't hesitate to call or e-mail us for a FREE-no obligation consultation.

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