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Located in the popular Devine Street shopping and dining district, our original office and headquarters is home to dozens of experienced agents with expertise in properties downtown and beyond. Find us at 2615 Devine Street!

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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Bryant and Tinamarie Hinson make up the Hinson Team at Home Advantage Realty LLC. Both served the midlands area in government jobs for over 30 years prior to retiring and joining Home Advantage. The Hinson Team says, "We enjoy helping others and we believe our motto speaks for itself: 'Give us a try and let us work for you!' Our goal is to work hard for you and communicate often; finding you a new home or selling your current home is always our # 1 priority regardless of price."

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Meet Telly Topakas. After twenty years of owning and operating restaurants and with three years serving clients as a licensed Realtor, Telly has a deep understanding of what it means to provide excellent service.  His unique background provides him invaluable insight into his clients’ needs, the ability to read the pulse of market trends, and an appreciation for working closely with diverse individuals.  Telly says, “my passion for finding the perfect home for a client is similar to that of pairing a delicious m...

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Tamiko is a native of Charleston, SC where she was born and raised as the middle child in between two older sisters and two younger brothers. Tamiko was raised in a very structured home environment with parents who believed in values and success in life. She attended the Charleston County schools and from the time she was a child, she knew that she always had a passion and a longing to help others before herself. After graduating from high school, Tamiko trained for a career as a Registered Nurse and pursued a career 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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Tammy joined the Home Advantage Realty – Chapin team when she relocated to the Lake Murray area. Having lived here for a few years, she knows the area well. Tammy found her dream home here in Chapin and would love to help you do the same. Tammy is married with two daughters. Her youngest daughter attends Chapin High School and her oldest daughter is married and lives in Houston, Texas. Tammy’s family temporarily moved here from Houston while her husband was working at VC Summer and the family bought what was ...

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Born and raised in Columbia SC, Tommy graduated from Presbyterian College and moved to Blythewood in 1998 where he resides with his wife. Tommy has been active in real estate for 20 years and enjoys helping both buyers and sellers. He takes care to provide his clients with as much information as possible so they can make informed decisions. Operating in fair and ethical ways are of the utmost importance to Tommy, and he specializes in Northeast Columbia, Blythewood, Fairfield County, Forest Acres, and Shandon. Tommy...

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Tyneisha Phelps is a full-time mother, dual-career woman, and entrepreneur. She takes pride in maintaining her family-oriented focus and values, having obtained both her bachelor's and master's degrees, along with various professional licenses. Tyneisha loves building relationships and improving her knowledge, skills, and abilities through continuous education and practice. In her real estate career, Tyneisha's signature approach involves the following: -A Client-Centric Focus: Prioritizing her clients by personaliz...

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As an Army wife who has moved seventeen times, Teresa understands the pressures and stress of relocating. Listening to her clients’ needs and desires is her top priority, and she will walk you through the buying or selling process every step of the way. Wondering what to do to get your current home on the market? Teresa will guide you. Considering a move to a new home? Teresa looks forward to getting to know you and making your buying process as stress-free as possible.

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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!