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Chapin

Chapin, known as the unofficial “Capital of Lake Murray,” is home to our Chapin office and our resident expert agents in all things Lake Murray and the surrounding areas. Find us at 112 Columbia Avenue!

Tony Timmerman Broker-in-Charge, Chapin & Lexington

A graduate of Chapin High School and Newberry College, Tony enjoys helping buyers and sellers in Richland, Lexington, and Newberry counties and course on beautiful Lake Murray. Prior to becoming a full-time Realtor, Tony worked in Manufacturing Management with Schneider Electric as well as in management with Metts Construction. He and his wife Maria have an adult son, Bruce. Tony’s hobbies include golf and watching all sports as well as volunteering at his church, Chapin United Methodist Church.

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As a premier real estate agent who listed and sold over 12.3 million in Brevard County, Wendy is here to provide you with all the resources and information you need to buy or sell real estate. She works with buyers and sellers in Lexington County, Newberry County, Brevard County, Indian River County, Indialantic, Melbourne Beach, Satellite Beach, and the surrounding areas. She's had extensive training in the latest real estate marketing strategies. She is confident that she will offer you knowledge and tools most other...

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Rita Bowles has called South Carolina home since 1987. "My training background encourages me to teach clients what they need to know about the home-buying and selling process," says Rita.   Having been in the real estate business for almost 20 years, she has seen the market through both good times and bad.  She stated, "I've worked with people wanting to sell their homes,  first-time buyers, and relocation clients.  They all have special and unique needs, which is part of the fun of this job!"  When aske...

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A South Carolina native originally from Winnsboro, Bobby Branham has lived in the Columbia/Chapin area most of his life and now calls Lake Murray home.  Bobby’s early years in real estate were part time during his 36-year career with Colonial Life. Since taking early retirement, he has focused full time on real estate, serving his clients with integrity as he works hard to help them reach their goals. Married to his wife, Lynn, for 27 years, Bobby is the proud Dad of a son and a daughter, and Poppy to two grandda...

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Born in Columbia SC, Amy moved to Chapin in 1979 where she became an expert on Lake Murray and the surrounding areas. First licensed as an agent in 2005, Amy subsequently worked full time in sales at Ellett Brothers in Chapin. Her work experience there allowed Amy to hone both her customer service and negotiating skills, an invaluable combination in helping her clients. Amy says, “I missed being in real estate and helping people with the buying and selling process, so I decided to get back to what I loved in 2019. I ...

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Teresa Farell is excited to join Home Advantage Realty! Having lived in Columbia for 33 years, Teresa has enjoyed watching Columbia grow and she knows the Midlands well. After retiring from Director of School Counseling in Richland 2 and Lexington-Richland 5 School Districts, Teresa has launched her second career. She takes pride in advocating for her clients while providing excellent customer service as she fulfills her passion for Real Estate. Teresa is very knowledgeable about Northeast, Downtown, and Chapin...

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Marty is a lifelong resident of Newberry county’s Little Mountain. Marty and his wife, Paula, reside in a historic home in Little Mountain, where Marty grew up. Marty served as the past president of The Little Mountain Reunion Association which hosts The Little Mountain Reunion Festival, South Carolina's Oldest Folk Festival. Marty also serves on the Little Mountain Town Council as Mayor pro tem. Marty enjoys kayaking, traveling, and occasionally a round of golf. Marty previously served as a Maintenance Supervisor...

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Born and raised in the Chapin area, Rodney graduated from Chapin High School. He served in the United States Marine Corps as a Veteran of Desert Storm/Shield. After the Marine Corps, Rodney served with the South Carolina Highway Patrol for 26 years, retiring as a Sergeant. After his retirement, Rodney began working in real estate. He says, “ Throughout my career in the Marine Corps and Highway Patrol, I really enjoyed helping people. Working in real estate allows me to continue to help people, and I look forward to w...

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Agent Opportunities

Home Advantage Realty is the Midlands’ largest locally owned real estate company and is the area’s only member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, a network of the world’s best independent brokerages.

Ever wonder who or where your broker is? At Home Advantage Realty, you will have 6 managing brokers with decades of experience to support you: Jill Moylan, Rhonda Walsh, Craig Winesett, Tony Timmerman, Dianne Bunnell, and Lyndsey Glymph. These experienced and talented brokers provide exceptional agent support including training and mentoring.

Home Advantage Realty agents have five conveniently located and attractive offices for their use with high speed wireless internet, identical printers and scanners, clean restrooms, and modern work or meeting spaces. Whether you are downtown, in Lexington County, or in the northeast, we have you covered.

Home Advantage Realty is not a franchise. We are a 100% locally and family owned company in business for over three decades and are proud to contribute and give back to our local communities. We have been repeatedly selected as the best residential real estate company by Columbia Metropolitan Magazine, Free Times, and The State.

If you are ready for a change, if you are ready to work with a truly local company, and if you are ready to join the largest referral network in the country, please give one of our brokers a call, email, or text. We would be delighted to speak with you and look forward to welcoming you to the Home Advantage Realty family!