News Happenings & Updates - Engard Real Estate Co.
Updated
April 3, 2008


January 29, 2008
Port Royal Plantation Employee Appreciation Day


Engard Real Estate Company and staff hosted an appreciation luncheon for Port Royal Plantation employees including Administration, Security, and Maintenance departments.

Rod Engard, Broker in Charge stated “It was a way for us to thank the Port Royal Staff for maintaining and always improving Port Royal Plantation. Their combined efforts make it a remarkable impression on the owners as well as our new clients viewing the plantation for the first time.”

December 7, 2007 - Engard Real Estate Company sponsored the 4th Grade Foresters at Bluffton Elementary School as they planted a 10-foot Loblolly Pine tree in front of the school in honor of Arbor Day. Susan Jacobsen of Engard Real Estate initiated the program and both she and Rodney Engard donated more than 200 Loblolly sapplings to each 4th grade student at the school.

Pictured is Rod Engard and Susan Jacobsen of Engard Real Estate Company, Theresa Ball, the Volunteer Coordinator for Bluffton Elementary, and the 4th Grade class of Bluffton Elementary School.


Rodney W. Engard recently completed a Luxury Home Marketing training course offered by the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing in Atlanta, GA on November 5-6, 2007.

Teaching the course was Laurie Moore- Moore, President of the Dallas based Institute and author of the book, “Rich Buyer, Rich Seller!

The Real Estate Agents’ Guide to Marketing Luxury Homes.” Laurie said” Rod is an example of a sales broker who works to hone the special skills and competencies necessary to provide exceptional service in the fine homes and estates marketplace.”


“The training provided new insight about the upper tier market, helped me polish my skills, and provided valuable networking contacts with other agents across the country who specialize in luxury properties,” said Engard. “In addition, I discovered new and creative tools for promoting expensive homes and estates and new resources for finding buyer prospects. Home buyers and sellers will benefit from my new knowledge.”

October 11, 2007

The Beaufort Chamber of Commerce had its after hours get together at the town center at Celadon. The estimated 180 members and guests enjoyed music by Steve Curless and catering was provided by Debbie Covington.

The group toured the commercial area of Celadon with Carol Waters Interiors, Celadon Real Estate and E. C. Montessori School. They also toured the new luxury courtyard condominiums: Jade Quarters, The Carriage Home and Celadon Activity Center which will open fall of 2007.

 


August 1, 2007

Rodney W. Engard was elected to serve a third term as a Board of Trustees Member for the Hilton Head Island Multiple Listing Service. The local board was started in 1976 and now services over 211 firms and 1747 individual real estate agents in 6 counties.


A Grand Opening Reception was held on Thursday, July 12, 2007 at Celadon, to preview Jade Quarters Luxury Condominium residences.

Local Realtors®, owners and special invited guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d'ouevres, catered by Breakwater Restaurant, while exploring the four newly completed condominiums.

The gated garden courtyard with its sparkling fountain provided a pleasant background for the more than 60 guests that  attended. Constructed by Anchor Construction Company of

Beaufort, the condominiums feature the latest in security, hi-tech and upgraded finishes. Hardwood floors gleamed & specialty granite highlighted the gloated cabinets. From the vaulted ceilings to the inviting porches, Jade Quarters provides a great new option to the Lady’s Island scene.

Information is available at Celadon Business Office (843) 525-9995 or Toll free (866) 525-9995

Shell Hall - under contract to be sold

By JIM FABER.
The Island Packet
Published Wednesday, 7/11/2007

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Myrtle Island Property Owners Association, Inc. had their Spring meeting at B.J. & Rod Engard's home on Saturday, April 21, 2007. Fun was had by all...

Shell Hall residents grab a seat on the front porch and watch the world go by

By DANIEL BROWNSTEIN.
The Island Packet
Published Saturday, 4/7/2007

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February 2007 - Rod Engard, President of Engard Real Estate Company and Shell Hall, presented Cindy Sprouse with the “Bluffton High School 2006 Teacher of the Year Award”. Principal, Aretha Rhone-Bush, stated “Cindy gets the job done without fanfare or expectation of reward. She is one of the best!”


Darity Wesley - Guest Speaker

02/26/2007 - Rod Engard and Selena Brown attended the MLS Symposium on Feb. 14th & 15th at the Westin Hotel, Hilton Head Island. Approximately 500 Realtors and support staff attended classes on taxes, legal issues CSA certifications and information on our real estate industry on and off the Island.

Special guest speaker, Darity Wesley, a 20 plus year veteran of public records, technology licensing, privacy and information security. Today more than ever identity theft" is a national concern. Contact Rod for further suggestions on this hot new topic that you will be hearing more and more about.


01/18/2007 - The sales and support staff from Engard Real Estate Company participated in the annual Habitat for Humanity Home being built in the Brendan Woods Community of Bluffton, SC. "This is the 3rd year of our participation", announced President Rod Engard. To be able to contribute and help a family become a new home owner is "the American Dream". About 36 Realtors and associates participated in this event.


Celebrating Silver Service

Rod Engard has recently been honored by the Hilton Head area
Association of Realtors with recognition for being a Member
for 25 years or more.

Rod Engard is pictured in the top right corner with a few
fellow Realtors in September.


  Safe location benefits runners

 


August 1, 2006 Rodney W. Engard was elected to serve a second term as a Board of Trustees Member for the Hilton Head Island Multiple Listing Service. The local MLS was started in 1976 and now services over 1900 individual realtors in 6 counties and has 200 firms.



 

 

 

 

In the picture from the left to right:

Rodney W. Engard - Broker-in-Charge
at Engard Real Estate Company,
Caitlin Hunt, Alyssa Berry
and Jim Koehnen - General
Manager at The Club at Shell Hall
 

Engard Real Estate Co. & The Club at Shell Hall give Scholarships to Bluffton High School Students

May 16, 2006 Bluffton, SC - Shell Hall and Engard Real Estate Company awarded two scholarships to Bluffton High School graduating seniors Alyssa Berry and Caitlin Hunt. These students were selected among several student applicants from Bluffton High School.

Alyssa Berry a 4.0 student was a member of the National Honor society and was on the swim and lacrosse teams. Ms Berry will be attending Tulane University in the fall.

Caitlin Hunt was an outstanding student athlete as well, playing volleyball. Caitlin was also Senior Class President and Editor in Chief for the school year book. Ms. Hunt will be attending USC Aiken.

We wish these two bright students a great future and are pleased to help them in their journey!

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