 The greatest compliment you can give us are your referrals of family friends and co-workers and your repeat business.
These are just some of the testimonials from satisfied past clients we have. We have more. We look forward to serve, advise and represent you. Rosemarie Averhoff & Kirstin Averhoff-Gilbert |
 Our search for homes in Columbia began with just an idea for location. Rosemarie helped to shape that idea by sharing her knowledge about area schools, home values, construction methods, traffic patterns, local services. etc.
She acquainted herself with our likes and dislikes, our hopes, our wishes, and helped us do a thorough and complete search for a home. It was clear from our first interaction that Rosemarie had our best interest in mind. We never felt she was in a rush for a sale. She closely inspected each home we visited for potential problems. She even thought of the future resale of a home and gave the pros and cons objectively. Rosemarie embodies what a Relator® should be. She treated us like family, and was genuinely concerned that we found what was right for us. We are so grateful we found Rosemarie and love the house she found for us! (a new home) The Riddle Family Milford Park Irmo SC 29063 What a Realtor should be: The Riddle Family |
 "One sunny day, after our lake home had been on the marketfor about 5 or 6 months with as many curious prospects having stopped by, Rosemarie called an appointment to show our property and she arrived on time. After our brief introduction, we discussed the positions of both her client and us. We were very impressed with the detailed questions she had and the degree of her client`s interest. The professional manner in which she conducted her business, and client interest brought us to list our property with them. Thereafter we discovered our situation was more complicated and evolved then we had imagined. The sale was concluded to our satisfaction.
The glossy color brochures, multiple web sites, posted sings, advertisements and other selling aids were outstanding. Thanks to them for hanging in there with us thru our difficult time. We highly recommend Rosemarie and Kirstin for all your real estate needs. We also found two wonderful new friends" Bill and Luminita Jordan We were very impressed |
 October 30, 2006
To whom it may concern, We have just had the great privilege of working with Kirsten and Rosemarie Averhoff on the sale of our home. We had it listed under a friend in the real estate business for six months with no success. When Rosemarie and Kirstin took over it was a complete turn around. They are very professional and knowledgeable. They told us what we should have been told six months prior. Our house has a contract due to their work and dedication to us. We recommend them without hesitation. Sincerely, Jeff Kerby Cherokee Lakes - 133 Olivia Way - Lexington SC A Complete Turn Around |
October 29, 2006 To Whom It May Concern: When I contacted Rosemarie and Kirstin Averhoff regarding the sell of two homes, I did not realize how lucky I was to be for choosing them. This mother and daughter team has more than met my expectations. While a sale of a home can be complicated in itself, it is more so when a parent is the one who will be leaving her home of 30 years due to illness. Rosemarie and Kirstin were, of course, very knowledgeable and helpful but they went beyond those bounds by being supportive to me in this emotional time. They took time to explain things to me – sometimes several times. My mother’s home sold quickly and effectively due to their diligence. We are still in the process of selling my home after I relocated, and even though it is taking longer due to several factors, they have remained committed, understanding and patient. Their shoulders have been there for me to lean on, as I have come to trust and appreciate them as professionals and now friends. I will always remember that Rosemarie and Kirstin, a mother and daughter team, have helped another mother and daughter team to make a major transition much easier than expected. I cannot thank them enough, and will always suggest their real estate services. Sincerely, Rachel Passailaigue Edenwood and Friarsgate homes Rosemarie and Kirstin met more then my expections |
 Rosemarie and Kirstin handled the sale of our home with exceptional skills and dedication. Rosemarie helped us find this house that we love and hate to leave behind. We made a good choice and investment because of her. When it came to relocating for another job there was no questions in our mind but to call Rosemarie to sell our home. Her advice was correct, highly professional and lead to a sold the house, very close to the asking price.
Rosemarie and Kirstin helped us stage our house so it would show better and it sold. They actually moved our furniture around so the house looked better, spacious and more open. She advised us on what we needed to do to make our home more attractive to potential buyers and to put it in a sellable condition. We asked Rosemarie to assist us with the purchase of our new home in Charleston where we are relocating to because we felt we did not get the assistance we needed locally. Rosemarie had the patience and knowledge we needed and we were looking for in a REALTOR. Buying our home with Fung Shui in mind is very important to my wife. We put our trust in her completely and she came through for us again. With Rosemarie’s help and guidance we found just the right home for us. We can’t thank her enough for all her dedication and hard work. To sell our house with Rosemarie and Kirstin was a pleasure. We did not have to worry about anything. We highly recommend her and her daughter Kirstin to anyone selling and buying property. Jeff and Tami Narr 511 Waterfalls Dr IRMO SC 29063 Jeff and Tami Narr Bought, Sold and then bought another home with us |
 "We listed 2 properties with Rosemarie that sold and closed successfully 2006. We put our trust in Rosemarie because we did not know how the local real estate market worked and she was extremely helpful, representing our best interest. She took excellent care of our needs with both listings and sales which was important to us especially when we went back to Germany. She went above and beyond in assisting us and took care of us and our properties as if they were her own. We were completely satisfied how she handled everything from listing, marketing, negotiations to inspections, and very smooth closings. She assisted us with the attorneys, Power of Attorney, title issues and 2 closings while we were in Germany and could not be more pleased with her outstanding services and commitment to us. As busy as she is Rosemarie was available to us any time, Monday through Sunday, always very friendly and cheerful. She gave us the feeling that she was “just working for us” even though we knew she had other clients.
We recommend her to anyone that is interested in buying and selling a home. Put your trust in “our” Rosemarie. Rosemarie, we say thank you to you again and we looking forward to hear or maybe to see you soon. Kind regards Erich and Ingrid Lake Wateree Ingrid and Erich Kraemer |
 "Wir haben Rosemarie im letzten Jahr zwei Haeuser zum Verkauf uebertragen. Bei beiden Objekten hat Rosemarie in allen Angelehenheiten mehr als ueblich unterstuetzt, ja meistens alles selbst zu unserer vollsten Zufriedenheit erledigt. Egal ob es die Vermittlung der Kaeufer, Rechtsanwaltsverhandlungen, Installationen und der Kontrolle waren, sie war jederzeit von Montag bis Sonntag ununterbrochen fuer uns im Einsatz. Trotz ihrer enorm hohen Belastung war sie immer froehlich und entgegenkommend und wir hatten das Gefuehl, Rosemarie ist "nur fuer uns allein da".
Wir koennen jedem, der ein Haus kaufen oder verkaufen moechte nur empfehlen, sich vertrauensvoll an "unsere" Rosemarie zu wenden. Ingrid und Erich Kraemer 1933 Boxelder Dr Lake Wateree and Lawson Drive April 2006 Wir empfelen "unsere Rosemarie" |
 We are finally getting settled into our new home! Thanks to Rosemarie and Kirstin Averhoff! Being new to the area and new to the home buying experience we had a lot to learn! Rosemarie and Kirstin were more than patient with our unending questions! They were there to catch all of the little things that new home buyers might not see. Above all they were friendly and honest, two things that are hard to come by anymore. Many of our friends and family told us how stressful it was going to be to buy your first home. We honestly did not feel this level of stress. Rosemarie and Kirstin took care of all the things that could have made our experience stressful. Rosemarie even let us in on secrets for our South Carolina yard! How wonderful to have a hint going into that chore! I would recommend Rosemarie and Kirstin to anyone looking for hardworking, caring, honest and always friendly buying or selling agents!
Thanks again Rosemarie and Kirstin! ~Chuck and Angie Taylor Heather Green NE Columbia October 2006 Hardworking Caring, honest and aqlways friendly |
I just want to say that the things Rosemarie did were just a little short of a miracle. We decided to build our house. We would not have attempted this if we didn't trust that Rosemarie would be here to monitor things. She constantly kept us up date on the progress of the house with pictures, e-mails, an phone calls. She fought hard for every detail to be perfect for us. Even after closing, she continued to make sure we were not having any problems and addressed issues that needed to be addressed with the builders. Helped buy and then sell our home in Ashford Park, Irmo |
 Rosemarie has been our real estate agent for years. She took the time to show the homes with specific criteria that we requested and nothing less. When we purchased our first home, she mentioned all the faults and the strong points of the property along with the surroundings. She continued providing her expertise advices and recommendations when we needed her long after the closing.
When we decided to sell our home, there was no question we returned to the service of both Kirstin and Rosemarie. They helped us from all aspects of the selling and explained everything in detail, all we needed to do was to sign. We cannot express enough gratitude for this dynamic-duo for their effort, time, and honest expertise. We recommended them highly to our families (they have served several of them over the years), friends and anyone who needs outstanding Realtors. Alex & Hennie Hilton Village-Chapin SC 11-11-06 Alex and Hennie Chapin area |
 Rosemarie handled the sale of our house with exceptional skill and dedication. Her advice every step of the way was correct, highly professional and lead to that we sold the house at the asking price.
Rosemarie took the stand of telling is the truth of what needed to be done to put our house in a sellable condition. To sell our house with Rosemarie's help was a pleasure and we highly recommend her. The Jawerth Family, Wexford on the Lake |
| I cannot recall a more stressful time in my life and the lives of our family. Being totally unfamiliar with Columbia, we had to place blind trust in someone. Rosemarie took the time before we started our search to ask questions. Better, she listened to the description of the house we had to sell due to our relocation and we wanted to find here.
I am probably a hard person to please, as I knew what I wanted and nothing less. Rosemarie understood this. From our past experience with Realtors, Rosemarie is superb. The Cunninghams, Eagles Glen in Blythewood |
 I had to put my family in relocation mode several times within the last couple of years.
To our delight and surprise Rosemarie and her daughter Kirstin was just what the doctor ordered. They understood the situation we were in. They were extremely patient with our reluctance to commit too quickly as we had only 1 week to find a home. Rosemarie spend an inordinate amount of time understanding our needs and wants and what we were trying to find in a home and community. The McCarty Family, Ascot in Irmo |
 Rosemarie is a pleasure to do bussiness with. She is to be commended for her professionalism,courteousness and kindness. She was truly there for me every step of the way throughout my sale. I would highly recommend her as an outstanding and dedicated agent. Monica FerraroMonica Ferraro: Rosemarie and Kirstin Listed and sodl 2 properties for us |
Rosemarie Averhoff was my sales associate and for the second time she has come through with flying colors! This will not be the last and I am very confident that she will be there for me again in the future. Matt Matt at Lake Carolina |
 Rosemarie was an excellent agent - great communications and very easy/comfortable to deal with! It was a pleaseur working with her - she really understood our needs! Can;t say enough wonderful things about her! Will definately recommend her in the future and will call her if we need her again! One of a kind A++++++ agent! :-)Mike and Debbie at Milford Park |
 Rosemarie,
she provided excellent service. She made us feel as if we were a part of her family. She offers high quality, unparalled service. Two thumbs up to her. Thanks Q. Busby The Busby Family, Coldstream Irmo area |
 Rosemarie and Kirstin were very helpful in my daughter's search for a new home while her husband was still overseas in Germany. My daughter then highly recommended Rosemarie when we decided to move to this area.The Soto's, Timbermill |
| When I first asked Rosemarie to help me. she knew I was a poor state employee with two jobs.
She took me under her wing, explained everything to me so I could understand. I felt like she treated me like her own daughter. My parents lover her too. We knew myprice range because I was "pre-qualified". The whole experience was fun and fabulous and I love my house. KUDOS to the Averhoff girls! Kim Prater |
 I recently visited Columbia to look around and decided where we want to live when we relocate. Never in my life have I been so overwhelmed with graciousness and a strong desire to assist me with my every need. SO many times in life you are confronted with people just doing a job. Rosemarie has devoted herself to service that is above and beyond the call of duty. Traci DLC |
| When my employers transferred me from Minnesota to South Carolina, my family and I were complete strangers to Columbia. We had no knowledge of the neighborhoods, school districts and housing prices. We also had very little time in which to decide. Without Rosemarie’s invaluable help our re-location would have been very stressful. Rosemarie’s assistance was not merely helping us buy a house. Rosemarie provided information, on schools, commuting routes, shopping areas, recreation and housing styles personally taking us to the locations to help us decide. With the information available the choice of housing was easy. We found a house within a week. After we moved Rosemarie assisted us in selecting various services such as landscaping etc.
It has been pleasure to work with Rosemarie and we wish her all success. Reza and Sofia Sami Reza and Sofia |
| Rosemarie helped us find our first home. We found her to be a very able, and especially very patient lady. I called her various times from early morning to late at night and she was never upset, but was always ready to help us. Her pesonality was such that she was always kind, friendly and gracious to us. The Corley's |
 I highly recommend Rosemarie Averhoff as a Realtor. In searching for my home, I placed some very definate criteria that I needed to have. In each case Rosemarie was able to research and show me homes that were right for me. I know she spent many hours finding and gathering information on each property, so when we visited each home, Rosemarie was well informed of each dwellings strengths and weaknesses.
She was a wealth of information of schools, business and services I would need upon settling in this area. She was always available to answer questions or track down information. She was also prompt in returning my phone calls. She made my home buying experience enjoyable and I would recommend her to anyone. Scot |
| www.usatoday.com
10 Things you should ask yourself about retirement. 9. Should I move to a less-expensive area? If you're not emotionally attached to your home, and you could use the extra cash, by all means. You won't be alone. Ask Columbia, S.C., real estate broker Rosemarie Averhoff. She gets calls from out-of-state retirees "all day long," she says. "The climate here is good; we have a low crime rate; and the housing market is affordable." Compared with pricey housing markets elsewhere, Columbia is a bargain. For $150,000, Averhoff says, you could get an 1,800-square-foot brick house with a two-car garage. For $280,000, you could get a custom-built home with access to Lake Murray, the big recreational area west of Columbia. The median home price in Columbia is $120,000. If you sold your house for the median price in the San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City area, for example, you could get $705,000, buy a big $300,000 house in Columbia, S.C., and use the remaining $405,000 for retirement income. Most of Averhoff's callers have researched the area thoroughly, she says. You should, too. If you don't like the cold, for example, you probably won't want to shuffle off to Buffalo. If you don't like the heat, Birmingham, Ala., won't be a good choice, either. Other questions to consider: • Health care. Living in the country is fine, but you want to be near a decent hospital if you need it. • Taxes. A higher tax rate will eat into your retirement income. • Activities. USA TODAY 6/0/05 Article |
| Rosemarie was always available at our convenience.
In fact, in our opinion she went above and beyond anyone's resonable expectations. While the search for a home is always a very trying experience, Rosemarie made it bearable and at times even enjoyable. We feel like we found a friend in South Carolina when we met Rosemarie. We will treasure this always. The Hileman's, The Woodlands NE Columbia |
 We cannot express our gratitude enough for the terrific service we received from Rosemarie. She is a very dedicated sales associate. She displayed wonderful customer service. In fact, I would say she went beyond the call of duty. She was very knowledgeable, and she kept us well informed from day to day. At all times, Rosemarie put our needs first. She was always looking out for our best interest. She is very honest and trustworthy. We will recommend Rosemarie to anyone who is looking for a Realtor.The Kemp's |
| Rosemarie and Kirstin have been a tremendous asset to us throughout our move. Their knowledge, integrety, dependability, thoughtfulnes and strong work ethics have been invaluable. They have exceeded our expectations continously thoughout our move and have made it a positive experience. THey have helped us become familiar with the area, providing maps, insights to local schools, attractions and hsopping as well as providing us with guided tours on numerous occasions throughout the area. Joe & Carrie, Ashford Park |
| Thank you for looking after us and taking such an interest in our family. There are no words to express our thanks to you for all you have done. All of us feel that you were truly sent by God to look after us. Mary and Family, Gardendale |
 Rosemarie is the most wonderful Broker I have ever worked with. She is caring and helpful. I love the way she took care of me and the thoughtfulness of her daughter Kirstin.Scot, Whitehall |
| Buying our first home we found Rosemarie to be a very able, and especially very patient lady. I called her at various hours of the day and she was always ready to help us. She was always kind, friendly and gracious to us.
The Corley's in Hallmark, IRMO |
Rosemarie Averhoff, CRS
Broker®, Realtor® - CRS - ePRO - GRI - ABR - CSP
CRS Certified Residential Specialist®
Kirstin Averhoff-Gilbert, CRS
Realtor® - CRS - e-PRO - CSP - ABR - ASR
CRS Certified Residential Specialist
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