Real Estate Consulting Services for Buyers and Sellers
The yardstick Cheryll Woods-Flowers uses to measure her success as a real estate agent has little to do with her annual sales figures. The Coldwell Banker United agent prefers to assess her accomplishments based on the numerous satisfied clients she has helped in the past ten plus years. In all honesty, Cheryll never held a sales job before she launched her real estate career, but she was well-prepared for a profession where personal service can draw the line between success and failure. Cheryll points out that her 14 years in city government has provided a solid foundation for her current career. Her resume includes six years as a member of the City Council and eight years as mayor of Mount Pleasant, one of the fastest-growing municipalities in South Carolina, in addition to a lengthy list of people-oriented community service activities.
"As mayor, I learned to communicate well and respond to peoples' needs. In public office, especially when you're sitting in the big desk, you really have to be able to respond in a timely manner to the concerns of the people you're working for. I consider what I do not so much sales as taking care of people. That's exactly what you do when you're in public office,"
Cheryll, who sells all types of residential property throughout the Lowcountry, from Summerville to the coast, said each client is different and each has unique needs. For example, some people care only about price, while others want to live in a specific community or send their children to specific schools. As a lifetime resident of the Charleston area, she has gained the knowledge and insight to help her clients find the perfect home.
Cheryll, who has lived in East Cooper most of her life, earned two degrees from the College of Charleston, a bachelor's in Business Administration and a Master's in Accountancy. After leaving public office, she worked as an accountant and as chief financial officer for the Carolina Youth Development Center, soon realizing that she wouldn't be happy sitting behind a desk all day.
"I was pretty miserable being in one place for an extended period of time," she commented.
She has no regrets about how she chose to solve that problem. She said the most intriguing aspect of the real estate business is that success is limited only by the amount of effort a person wants to put into his or her career.
"It's a wonderful opportunity. You have to be willing to work extremely hard, but I really feel like I made the right decision. I'm about as happy as I've ever been in my life," she said. "I like having the chance to meet new people and help them make one of the most important decisions they'll ever make. It's great to be a part of that."
Cheryll's other accomplishments have been integral parts of the Charleston-area community. She is former Chair of the Charleston County Parks and Recreation Commission a member of the College of Charleston Business and Economics Advisory Board, currently a member of the Town of Mount Pleasant Planning Bourd, and Vice President of the College of Charleston Cougar Club. She formerly served as a director of the College of Charleston Alumni Board and as a member of the Trident Boys and Girls Clubs Board of Directors. She has been recognized as a "Woman of Distinction" by the Lowcountry Girl Scouts and has contributed her talents to the East Cooper Kiwanis Club, the East Cooper Republican Women, the South Carolina Coastal Conservation League, East Cooper Community Outreach, East Cooper Meals on Wheels and the East Cooper Concert Series. She was also presented with the ™Order of the Palmetto™ by Governor Mark Sanford which is the highest honor that can be presented to a citizen in South Carolina.
Cheryll and her Mount Pleasant Home Team are the only group of South Carolina Low Country Realtors that can best suit your needs, because they don™t just live and work in the Low Country, they are the Low Country.
Keywords: Charleston, Mt Pleasant, Real Estate, Home
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
I have been taking care of buyers and sellers for 13 years.
What is your primary product or service?
I provide exceptional service to those looking for real estate advise, those who are looking for a primary or investment home or property, and to those who are thinking about selling or looking for info on the value of their home.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
I was looking for a way to serve the public after spending many years in an elected capacity while using my Masters Degree in Accounting while having an opportunity to meet new people in a dynamic business environment.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
I am a lifetime resident of the Charleston SC area who served in public office...6 years on Mount Pleasant Town Council and 8 years as Mayor. I am still serving in a volunteer position with the Town. My primary difference would likely be my knowledge and understanding of the Charleston SC area.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
Coldwell Banker United, the franchise that I am with, has many locations but my primary location is wherever my clients need me to be!
Which areas do you service?
I serve clients throughout the Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester area!
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
The best compliment that anyone can give me would be that I treated them with respect and cared about them.