NEWS

JOY Real Estate Announces The Benefit for Rachael Gleason
Tuesday, Apr 22nd, 2008
UPSTATE, S.C. - JOY Real Estate announces a Benefit for Rachael Gleason an event hosted by DAWGS On Pelham.

Rachael Gleason is the daughter of Bob Gleason, JOY Real Estate agent, and Angie Gleason. Rachael, who recently celebrated her 2nd birthday, was diagnosed with stage 3 Neuroblastoma Cancer on February 13, 2008.

JOY Real Estate agents Cynthia Serra and Tawana Porter inconjunction with DAWGS On Pelham will be hosting The Benefit for Rachael Gleason, Saturday April 26, 2008 from 5:30 pm until 9:00 pm.

Enjoy live entertainment; the Blood Connection’s Blood Vessel will be onsite for donations, raffle drawings and silent auction for prizes totaling up to $2,000.00 and DAWGS famous food!! All proceeds will go to benefit Rachael Gleason.

Directions to DAWGS On Pelham: I-85 N. to Pelham Rd. exit 54. Turn left and continue approx. 2 miles. DAWGS will be on the left. For more information on this event please contact, Cynthia or Tawana @ JOY Real Estate (864) 297-3111

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JOY Real Estate Announces Agents ABR Designation
Friday, Mar 28th, 2008
UPSTATE, S.C - JOY Real Estate is proud to announce the following agents completed the Accredited Buyer Representation (ABR) designation: Lisa Brashier, Dale Clift, Jill Compton, Yolanda Mapp, Nikki Morgan, Teresa A. Olbeter, Cynthia Serra, Jennifer Simms, Chris Stroble and Diana Tapp.

The fifteen hour ABR designation course was offered by JOY Real Estate to their agents through Hugh Ryall Seminars.


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JOY Real Estate Announces Property Management Division
Friday, Mar 28th, 2008
UPSTATE, S.C. - JOY Real Estate proudly announces the addition of the Property Management Division.

The property management division will handle both residential and commercial rental properties throughout the Upstate. Heading this division will be property manager, Ron Mogard who brings more than 6 years real estate experience to the property management division.

The property management office will be located in the new JOY Real Estate Greer office, 42 Saint Mark Road., Taylors, SC. Ron Mogard can be contacted at the Greer office at 292-5400 or at ronm@joyrealestate.com
  

JOY Real Estate Announces JOY Foundation
Wednesday, Feb 27th, 2008
UPSTATE, S.C. - JOY Real Estate proudly announces the JOY Foundation, a company based charity group focused on providing assistance to local community organizations.

Each quarter the JOY Foundation concentrates on a different charity, including the Women’s Shelter, Upstate Equestrian Ministry, Susan G. Komen and local food banks.

This quarter the JOY Foundation will be assisting the Upstate Equestrian Ministry located in Mauldin, SC; a program dedicated to helping children with special needs develop their full potential physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually through therapeutic riding.

Whispering Pines Stables, a part of the Upstate Equestrian Ministry serves, on a regular basis hundreds of children. The Stables have endured one of the harshest droughts this year, and are in desperate need of a face lift.

JOY Foundation will begin work at Whispering Pines Stables on Saturday, March 1, 2008 at 8:00 am and will continue work there every Saturday until May. The JOY Foundation welcomes anyone who would like to participate in these local charities. For more information, please contact Diana Tapp @ 909-2209 or Kelly Mack @ 297-3111.

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JOY Real Estate Announces Grand Opening of Boiling Springs Office
Wednesday, Aug 15th, 2007
UPSTATE, S.C. - JOY Real Estate proudly announces their expansion into the Boiling Springs real estate market, headed by Broker-In-Charge, Michael Dawson.

Michael’s background in both real estate and management make him a vital asset to the JOY team. Michael’s many designations include GRI, CRS, and ABR.

“This is an enormous growth opportunity for JOY Real Estate now at 140 agents in the Greenville market to expand into Boiling Springs with such a stellar team”, said Vice President of Development, Craig Bailey.

The new Boiling Springs office will be located at 4324 Hwy. 9, Boiling Springs, SC. Michael Dawson and the Boiling Springs team can be contacted at 699-1888.

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JOY Real Estate Announces Official Ribbon Cutting of Greer-Taylors Office
Friday, Jul 27th, 2007
UPSTATE, S.C. - JOY Real Estate proudly announced the grand opening of the Greer-Taylors office, headed by Broker-In-Charge, Joy R. Bailey on July 17, 2007.

The official ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrated the grand opening of the new Greer-Taylors office. Local real estate agents and area dignitaries were on hand for support and congratulations of this expansion in the Greer market.

“Opening an additional office in the Greer-Taylors market provides an enormous growth opportunity for JOY Real Estate. This expansion will allow us to add to our already stellar team”, said Vice President of Development, Craig Bailey.

The new Greer-Taylors office will be located at 42 Saint Mark Road, Taylors, SC. More information can be found at joyrealestate.com. Joy Bailey and the Greer-Taylors team can be contacted at 297-3111.

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JOY Real Estate Announces Expansion to Spartanburg Market
Tuesday, Jun 12th, 2007
UPSTATE, S.C. - JOY Real Estate proudly announces their expansion into the Spartanburg real estate market, headed by Broker-In-Charge, Michael Dawson.

Michael’s background in both real estate and management make him a vital asset to the JOY team. Michael’s many designations include GRI, CRS, and ABR.

“This is an enormous growth opportunity for JOY Real Estate now at 140 agents in the Greenville market to expand into Spartanburg with such a stellar team”, said Vice President of Development, Craig Bailey.

The new Spartanburg office will be located at 1701 John B. White Sr. Blvd., Spartanburg, SC. Michael Dawson and the Spartanburg team can be contacted at 699-0555.
     

JOY Real Estate Apoints Vice President
Thursday, Dec 14th, 2006
JOY Real Estate Appoints N. Craig Bailey Vice President of Company

Upstate, S.C. - JOY Real Estate proudly announces the appointment of N. Craig Bailey as Vice President of Development.

Mr. Bailey comes to JOY Real Estate with over 20 years of experience in Education, Government, and Business. Mr. Bailey earned his Bachelors of Science Degree from Francis Marion University with a major in Business Administration and a major in Economics. Mr. Bailey also earned a Masters of Science in Information Systems from Strayer University and an MBA in Strategic Management from US International University. Mr. Bailey is a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves where he is currently the Commanding Officer of Marine Wing Communication Squadron-48 headquartered in Great Lakes, IL.

At JOY Real Estate, Mr. Bailey will be responsible for daily operations and corporation growth.

JOY Real Estate Named as One of Top Real Estate Companies
Thursday, Nov 9th, 2006
JOY Real Estate Recognized by Leading Real Estate Companies of the World

Upstate, S.C. - JOY Real Estate was recently recognized by Leading Real Estate Companies of the World in their Referrals Are Aces promotion as a top real estate company.

The Referrals Are Aces promotion recognizes real estate companies who have increased their outgoing referrals sent by 10% and/or outgoing closings by 5% from August 2005 to August 2006 year-to-date.

Top Agent Press Release for August
Sunday, Jan 1st, 2006
GREENVILLE, S.C. - JOY Real Estate proudly announces the top performing agents for the Greenville area for the month of August.

Top sales agents were Lisa Brashier, Sonya Harris and Jill Compton and top listing agents were Laura Simmons, Tammy Cooke and Julies Styles.