Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS® Announces Launch of Commercial Division in the Midlands

March 26, 2009

COLUMBIA, SC – March 26, 2009 – Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS® is pleased to now announce the launch of a commercial division, in addition to its residential real estate services. Chip Huggins is serving as Commercial Division Manager. Along with his commercial responsibilities, Chip will still serve District 85 in the South Carolina House of Representatives, as he has since 1999.

Coldwell Banker Commercial United, REALTORS® is currently made up of eight commercial specialists, including:  Drew Babcock, Ed Garrison, Thirston Paddock, Benjamin Riddle, Scott Taylor, Curren Taylor, Thomas Walker, Sr. Trevor Woodlief, and Dustin Akers.

According to Chip, “The opportunity to be an integral part of this division’s birth and development is exciting.  My team is looking forward to working with the Columbia market and growing the commercial brand.  We are dedicated to Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS® becoming synonymous for professionalism and expertise in commercial real estate as well as residential.”

The commercial division team is able to negotiate the purchase or sell of commercial property, including but not limited to, land, multi-family, office, retail and warehouse properties. There are also leasing, property management, consulting, investment, development and appraisal services available.

For more information and to view all commercial listings, visit Coldwell Banker Commercial United, REALTORS® Web site, www.cbccarolinas.com.

About Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS®
Coldwell Banker United, Realtors® was founded in Bryan/College Station, Texas, by Richard A. Smith in 1970 and has grown to 80 residential and four commercial offices in six states with over 2,500 sales associates.  In 2007, the company was the number one affiliate in transaction sides among 1,232 independently owned and operated Coldwell Banker companies worldwide.  According to REALTOR Magazine, REAL Trends and RISMedia, three industry trade publications, the company in 2006, was ranked #8 among all U.S. real estate companies in transaction sides.  For more information, log on to www.cbunited.com. Coldwell Banker United, Realtors® is An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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