From its very beginnings around a dining room table over 30 years ago, Home Advantage Realty has maintained its focus on providing the highest caliber of residential real estate service possible. Meet our leadership team and support team that help make our company run smoothly and efficiently.
I'm a realtor with a unique background in sales and a deep passion for real estate. Although I'm new to the industry, my experience in sales, combined with my expertise in HVAC, termite inspections (CL-100 reports), and home remodeling, gives me a distinct edge in understanding the intricacies of buying and selling homes. Prior to becoming a realtor, I spent five years in various sales roles, learning the ins and outs of different industries related to homes. This experience taught me not only the technical aspects ...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
Born and raised in the suburbs of Memphis, Tennessee, Abby Fraser moved to Columbia to attend the University of South Carolina. Abby graduated with a degree in Elementary Education and loves everything about being a Gamecock! She is currently a full-time 2nd grade teacher, partner with a global beauty brand, dog mom, and proud homeowner. Having lived in S.C. for almost 10 years as a resident after visiting family in Hilton Head her entire life, Abby considers South Carolina her home. Abby says, "I want to help ot...
Ginger is a native South Carolinian who has lived in the Midlands for the past 15 years and says, "it is a great place to live!" As an NCIDQ accredited interior designer, much of Ginger's career has been spent assisting clients to select furniture and finishes to create the perfect home. Ginger says, "I love the building and design process and have cultivated many business relationships. My expertise in commercial and residential design, including home staging, gives me a unique advantage to be able to assist my client...
Kimberly is a South Carolina native and graduated from Brookland Cayce High School. She attended Midlands Tech for a career in the medical field which lead her to a hospital job for five years as a phlebotomist. Following that, she worked in customer service for years and later was promoted to a complex claims examiner. She has a passion for helping others and using my voice to help advocate for animals. She looks forward to meeting you and helping you find that dream home!
Carolyn Green started her sales career at the ripe old age of nine years old by selling Christmas cards door to door! The prize was a much-coveted acoustic guitar. Well, the guitar is long gone, but the love of helping people has stayed! Carolyn became a licensed real estate agent in South Carolina in 2005 but started her real estate career many years before that, as an investor. Concentrating primarily on land, Carolyn honed her real estate knowledge by buying undervalued properties and selling once the market realize...
I am a Lancaster and Columbia native. I’ve also been a military spouse who has lived in over 15 homes between 8 states and countries during the past 27 years. These two factors enable me to not only understand the area but also understand the importance of finding and transitioning you and your family to that special home. I value the trust and expectations my clients have in me and will always strive to exceed those expectations. Let me help you find your dream home and make the transition as smooth as possible...