Greenville area real estate happenings for May 7, 2021 | Greenville Real Estate Special Coverage
Southern house and garden show
What: The 60th anniversary edition of South Carolina’s largest and most popular home and garden event with thousands of square feet of exhibits that include landscaping, lawn and gardening, interior design, window and window treatments, flooring, patios and outdoor living, home entertainment and automation and more.
When: May 7th to 9th
Where: Greenville Convention Center, 1 Exposition Drive, Greenville
Price: Adults $ 8, Seniors (55+) $ 6, Children 12 and under free
More info: southhomeandgardenshow.com
Fair Housing Class
What: Instructor Carol Simpson addresses fair housing issues that can put real estate licensees in an awkward position, especially when inquiring about racial, religious, or ethnic demographics from consumers. Options, responses and priorities of risk management are examined.
When: May 11th, 1.30pm-3.30pm
Where: Greater Greenville Brokers Association, 50 Airpark Court, Greenville
Price: $ 25 for members, $ 35 for non-members
More information: ggar.com
Greenville Chamber of Commerce golf tournament
What: The Chamber’s 29th annual tournament brings together nearly 300 executives from the Upstate community and business to spend a day playing golf and networking.
When: May 17th
Where: Greenville Country Club, 239 Byrd Blvd., Greenville
Price: $ 375 for individuals, $ 1,500 for foursome
Further information: greenvillechamber.org
Monthly meeting in the hinterland of CREIA
What: Upstate Carolina Real Estate Investors Association’s monthly meeting with guest speakers, networking, education, and more.
When: May 17th, 6pm to 9pm
Where: Embassy Suites, 670 Verdae Blvd., Greenville
Price: Free for members, $ 20 for non-members
Further information: upstatecreia.com
Real estate pre-license course
What: Students learn the basics of real estate and complete the 60 hours required to prepare for the computer-aided state examination. Students also receive a certificate of completion that allows them to apply for the exam with the South Carolina Real Estate Commission.
When: 17.-26. May, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: 225 South Pleasantburg Drive, Greenville
Price: $ 398
Further information: Perpetualres.com
Working with a landlord seminar
What: Western Upstate Association of Realtors course that looks at how to deal with investment property that has been in the market for months but has not been sold, often because it is overpriced. How to determine what an investment property is really worth and confidently explain that price to everyone involved.
When: May 18, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Live online
Price: $ 50
Further information: westlichupstatemls.com
Spartanburg house and garden show
What: Exhibits with the latest products and services for do-it-yourselfers, furnishings and accessories as well as decoration and renovation ideas.
When: May 22nd, 10 am-5pm; 23 May 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, Spartanburg
Free
Further information: expomanagement.com/spartanburg
Real estate ethics course
What: The course addresses ethical issues related to real estate transactions. Although the emphasis will be on the National Association of Realtors Code of Ethics, Panelists Tom and Peggy Daniel will bring real-world experience to the discussion using up-to-date case studies.
When: May 27, 1.30pm-5.30pm
Where: Greater Greenville Brokers Association, 50 Airpark Court, Greenville
Price: $ 45 for members, $ 85 for non-members
More information: ggar.com
A stroll through the law course
What: A compulsory core course from Western Upstate MLS required by all real estate licensees in South Carolina prior to renewal with a few exceptions. It is an intensive reporting on the state licensing law, as it was rewritten in 2017. This course is written in a highly interactive format and provides an insight into how to read laws and how they apply to day-to-day real estate practice.
When: June 3rd, 9 am-1pm
Where: Live online
Price $ 50
Further information: westlichupstatemls.com
Secrets To Loan, Home Ownership, Selling, Investing, and Starting a Business
What: Seminar designed to help you better understand the steps involved in credit, home ownership, home sales, investing, and starting a business. Hosts are the brokers Sharita Rector and Wade Watt from the Ponce Realty Group.
When: June 13th, 5pm to 8pm
Where: 801 Spartan Blvd., Spartanburg
Price: Free for attendees, $ 50 for providers
Further information: rwwinvestments.com
Upstate parade of houses
What: Discover creative ideas and new opportunities by viewing new homes built by recognized professional builders from the Homebuilders Association of Greenville.
When: 8.-19. October and 15.-17
Where: Different locations
Price: TBA
Further information: upstateparadeofhomes.com
Greenville Real Estate Award
What: Award that pays tribute to a member of the real estate and business development community who has demonstrated outstanding leadership skills, vision and a long history of serving the community. The event also includes a call to support the March of Dimes. Registration starts on June 1st.
When: November 16, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: virtually
Price: TBA
Further information: marchofdimes.org