t Jerry Fowler and the Results Team Realtors, we employ a unique team approach to working with our clients. Through each phase of the buying and selling process, you'll work with a professional who is highly skilled in a certain area, but who is also cross-trained in all aspects of the business. This ensures that your needs are constantly being met and that you receive the finest representation available in the Greater Columbia area.

Buying a Home

To begin, you'll work closely with Jerry as well as with a Certified Buyers' Representative who has extensive knowledge of the housing market and is trained to work with buyers. During the negotiation phase, Jerry will take command and secure the best possible deal for you. Once your home is under contract, our highly organized and very personable closing coordinator moves in and oversees the 92 details involved in getting your home closed. Should any problems arise as you move through the process, Jerry is always ready to step in and save the deal. Although there are many pitfalls along the road to home ownership, we're proud to say that over the past five years, we've closed all but two of the 500 some contracts we've written. So if you list your home with us, or buy your home through us, be prepared to move.

Selling a Home

One of the most stressful events of your life will be selling your home. With our team approach, we take away as much of that stress as possible. First, Jerry will prepare a comprehensive market analysis to help you determine the right price for your home ?THE most important element of listing a home ? and Jerry has years of experience to help you get it right the first time. Jerry will also review with you our variable commission plan, because we feel that all selling situations are different, so you should be able to choose the commission level that works for you. By listing your home with us, you'll gain the advantage of our comprehensive marketing plan ? one of the strongest in the city ? which covers all forms of media including radio, television, print, internet and direct mail. Our listing coordinator will manage your listing using a state-of-the-art, computerized real estate program, so you can rest easy knowing we're not going to forget any of the 43 tasks included in our listing management plan. When an offer comes in, Jerry will take charge of negotiations and ensure that you receive the highest dollar amount possible as well as the most beneficial terms. Once we get your home under contract,  a process that takes an average of less than 60 days in our office, our closing coordinator takes over and performs the 92 details involved in getting a home closed.

Relocating to Columbia, South Carolina

We have one of the most sophisticated relocation programs in the industry. You can find out almost everything you need to know about Columbia, SC and real estate here on our web site, but we also send out a fabulous relocation package that includes a video, maps, school information, sample newspapers, real estate magazines and special reports tailored to the individual. Our services include such things as introducing the trailing spouse to the job market, whatever we can do to make your move as easy and stress-free as possible.

Relocating out of Columbia, SC

We have a select network of Realtors in 300 cities that we work with very closely to meet the needs of our relocating clients. Jerry has personally interviewed each agent on the list and determined that they meet our lofty standards of service. Outside this 300-city network, we can refer you to a Realtor who holds the Certified Residential Specialist designation, ensuring that you work with a highly trained and experienced agent. Our CRS network extends to every city in the country, so no matter where you're moving, we can help you. Don't pick just any agent in your new city. Let us steer you to one that we know to be competent and professional.

Building a Home

Even when you're building a new home, you need professional representation to ensure that you get the best price, terms and builder concessions. As the go-between, we can almost always negotiate a better deal for you. We follow this up with regular inspections of the job site, making sure that you are represented all the way to closing. We provide this service at no cost to the buyer.