Upstate Real Estate Connections – Education & Networking

Join America's Best Home Repair for real estate education, expert insights, and networking with agents from across the Upstate. Upstate Real Estate Connections – Education & NetworkingHosted by America's Best Home Repair Join real estate professionals from across the Upstate for a morning of networking, education, and conversations that can help you better serve your clients. This event brings together agents from different brokerages throughout the Upstate, giving you an opportunity to make new connections, exchange ideas, and hear from professionals who work in the real estate industry every day. Whether you're a newer agent or have years of experience, you'll walk away with useful information and hopefully a few new relationships. What to Expect Networking with Upstate Real Estate Professionals Meet agents from other brokerages, expand your professional network, and make connections outside your usual circle. Coffee and light refreshments will be available. Guest Speakers Matthew Thrift – Broker-in-Charge, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner Steady Hands in a Shifting Market Matthew will share current Upstate housing market trends using local MLS data, along with insights on maintaining professionalism, strengthening client relationships, and building a strong pipeline for 2027 and beyond. Ozzy Custodio and Adria Earwood – Pinnacle Financial Partners Ozzy will share insights from the banking side and Adria will share the financial side of real estate, including information relevant to today's transactions. Phillip Kellogg – DeBruin Law Firm Phillip will discuss real estate closings and legal considerations that agents should be aware of when working with buyers and sellers. Jay McElhaney – America's Best Home Repair Understanding Inspection Repairs & Contractor Licensing in South Carolina This training will help agents better understand South Carolina contractor licensing requirements, the differences between licenses and registrations, and what contractors are legally permitted to do. We'll also discuss common inspection repair situations, how to verify contractor credentials, and why choosing the right contractor matters when trying to get a transaction to closing. Event Details Time: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM Location: Comfort Suites Greenville Airport 1371 Garlington Rd Greenville, SC 29615 Near Topgolf Greenville Event Schedule • 9:30–9:45 AM: Check-in, coffee & networking • 9:45–9:50 AM: Welcome & introductions • 9:50–10:00 AM: Matthew Thrift – Broker-in-Charge, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner • 10:00–10:10 AM: Ozzy Custodio and Adria Earwood – Pinnacle Financial Partners • 10:10–10:20 AM: Phillip Kellogg – DeBruin Law Firm • 10:20–11:00 AM: Jay McElhaney – Contractor Licensing & Inspection Repairs Training, America's Best Home Repair • 11:00–11:30 AM: Q&A and networking Who Should Attend? Real estate agents, brokers, team leaders, and other real estate professionals throughout Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, Pickens, and the surrounding Upstate communities. Space is limited to 60 attendees. Registration is required. We look forward to bringing agents from across the Upstate together for a morning of learning and making new connections.