He is an Accredited Buyer's Representative, Real Estate Negotiation Expert, Pricing Strategy Advisor, and Seller Representative Specialist Jeff is a local real estate expert, home marketing professional, and REALTOR® with Live Oak Real Estate. He is a certified Real Estate Negotiation Expert, Pricing Strategy Advisor, Seller Representative Specialist, and Luxury Home Marketing Specialist. From 201
9-2022, Jeff was awarded multiple REGAL Awards for best overall advertising campaign and best use of social media from the BIA Sales & Marketing Council. In addition, he was voted Best Real Estate Agent in 2018, 2019, runner-up in 2020 by readers of the Free Times, and was nominated for Best Real Estate Agent in 2021 and 2022 by readers of Columbia Metropolitan Magazine. Jeff is the founder of Columbia Connectors, Columbia’s resource for genuine business and community connections. As your real estate professional, Jeff will communicate openly and effectively through every step of the real estate process. If you are thinking of listing your home for sale, then he can assist you with pre-listing advice to prepare you to get the most value for your property as possible. If you are thinking of purchasing a new home, then he can provide a wealth of knowledge that will help you make the best decisions possible about buying a home. With extensive marketing experience and a long-standing advertising background, leave nothing to chance by selecting Jeff as your resource for all things real estate. Jeff graduated from Spring Valley High School and the College of Charleston, where he earned his degree in corporate communication. While at CofC, he served as a delegate in the South Carolina Student Legislature for two years and also served as President of the Kappa Alpha Order. As a Columbia native, he believes in the immense opportunities the Midlands has to offer. Jeff is very passionate about the community and supports many different nonprofit organizations in Columbia and throughout The Midlands. Certifications/Designations
National Association of Realtors Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE) certification
National Association of Realtors Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA) certification
National Association of Realtors Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) designation
Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS) designation
Institute for Advertising Ethics Certified Ethical Advertising Executive (CEAE) certification
Service
2024 - Columbia Connectors Executive Committee
2023 - Columbia Opportunity Resource (COR) Wisdom Council
2022 - American Advertising Federation (AAF) District 3 Treasurer
2022 - Greater Cayce West Columbia Chamber Board of Directors
2022 - Columbia Rotary Club Membership and Special Olympics Bocce Bash committees
2021 - Multiplying Good ChangeMakers Inaugural Class
2021 - American Advertising Federation (AAF) District 3 SC Governor
2021 - Main Street Rotary Club Membership Chair
2020 - American Advertising Federation (AAF) Midlands President
2019 - Midlands Business Leadership Group (MBLG) internship program committee
2018 - Columbia Rotary Club Member
2017 - Sales & Marketing Council of the Building Industry Association Education Chair
2017 - Richland Library Do Good Columbia graduate
2016 - Columbia Opportunity Resource (COR) 10th Anniversary Program Chair
2015 - LeadSC District 5 Delegate and State Marketing Chair
2014 - Columbia Opportunity Resource (COR) Chair
2014 - American Marketing Association (AMA) Charter Member and Membership Chair
2014 - Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
2013 - Historic Columbia Advisory Council
2012 - Leadership Columbia graduate
2011 - American Advertising Federation (AAF) Midlands Membership Chair
Awards
2023 - Coldwell Banker International Sterling Society
2022 - Coldwell Banker International Sterling Society
2022 - Sales & Marketing Council REGAL award for Best Use of Social Media
2022 - Nominated Best Real Estate Agent in Columbia Metropolitan's Best of Columbia
2021 - Coldwell Banker International Diamond Society
2021 - Sales & Marketing Council REGAL awards for Best Overall Advertising Campaign & Best Use of Social Media
2021 - Multiplying Good Jefferson Award
2021 - Nominated Best Real Estate Agent in Columbia Metropolitan's Best of Columbia
2021 - AAF National Club Achievement Awards in Membership Development & Communications and Programs
2021 - AAF Midlands District 3 Quality Club of the Year
2020 - Sales & Marketing Council REGAL awards for Best Overall Advertising Campaign & Best Use of Social Media
2020 - Coldwell Banker International Sterling Society
2020 - Free Times Best of Columbia Best Real Estate Agent Runner-Up
2020 - AAF Midlands National Club of the Year
2020 - AAF Midlands District 3 Quality Club of the Year
2019 - Columbia Regional Business Report’s inaugural list of Icons and Phenoms
2019 - Sales & Marketing Council REGAL awards for Best Overall Advertising Campaign & Best Use of Social Media
2019 - Coldwell Banker International Sterling Society
2019 - Free Times Best of Columbia Best Real Estate Agent
2018 - Coldwell Banker International Diamond Society
2018 - Free Times Best of Columbia Best Real Estate Agent
