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About
Tom, a Michigan native, attended Eastern Michigan University and majored in Business Management; Minored in Marketing. Tom started his career in his family owned restaurant equipment and furniture manufacturing business. As a leader in supplying equipment and furniture to the world’s largest restaurant chains, Tom and his family, owned and managed this organization with 350 employees. In 1993, Tom was asked by the CEO of Denny’s (headquartered in Spartanburg, SC) to supply their furniture and equipment. Tom, living in South Florida at the time, commuted to the Upstate for two years. Finally in September of 1995, Tom made Greenville, SC his home.
In the late ‘90’s, Tom started investing in both Residential and Commercial Real Estate. His partners now own, and manages a nice portfolio of properties in the Upstate. He is also a business owner in Greenville that is very diversified, from Automotive, Aviation, Marine and Plastics.
Tom is extremely hardworking and never shies away from a hands-on approach to representing clients. His work in flipping homes has afforded him significant knowledge in coordinating contractors and other services clients may need.
When he’s not working, you’ll find him with his wife out on Lake Keowee, traveling, snow skiing, cooking, working on cars, and spending time with friends and family.
Tom has had a passion for ‘taking care of his clients’ since the beginning. His father insisted on Total Customer Service. Customer service is Tom’s number one quality and trait. He is resourceful, and knows how to get things done. You’ll find Tom friendly, knowledgeable, and has a can-do attitude.
Whether you’re looking for a fixer, turnkey home or something in between, Tom and Cate will make sure they understand your wants and needs to find a perfect fit and leave you thrilled with your decision.
If you are looking for someone who is dedicated, committed and able to guide you through the adventure of buying or selling your home, then you have found your agent. Tom’s enthusiasm is contagious.
About
Well hello! Welcome to my page!
I began my professional career as a public school teacher in 2001 after graduating from Clemson with a BA in Education and in 2005 received my MA. As a licensed teacher, principal and superintendent of schools (K-12), I also was a leader of several teams and did work for advanced middle grades initiatives. I coached and did significant work in program development as well as evaluations and fundraising.
I became a published writer with a focus on those initiatives in peer-reviewed journal articles. Peer-reviewed articles go through an evaluation process in which journal editors and other expert scholars critically assess the quality and scientific merit of the article and its research.
My heart kept pulling me to real estate. I am very performance based and data driven and saw a significant need in the field. Therefore, I will never just tell you anything. I will show you.
I started part time in real estate in 2009, went full time in 2012 AND talked my husband into getting his license in August of 2019! I then received my Broker Associate license in 2020. I also enjoyed flipping homes before becoming licensed. I have 16 years of experience as a licensed real estate professional.
My background in leadership, research, public speaking, planning and development has given me the ability to refine the home buying and selling process with heightened attention to details. I do a great deal of work behind the scenes with target marketing and still enjoy training others to reach their greatest potential.
I am the owner of My Upstate Home LLC and affiliated with Justin Winter & Associates / Forbes Global Properties. My philosophy is, “Keeping Clients First.” My focus is that it’s never about me, it’s only about YOU!
I am all about quality versus quantity and when I take on your home, it is treated with the utmost respect, white gloves and you are given the highest level of quality services in the business.
I look forward to working with you and assisting you with reaching all of your real estate goals.
Thank you for visiting My Upstate!
Cate