Having once been a licensed residential contractor, Elaine’s years of doing renovations and construction help show buyers less-than-obvious construction problems and remodeling opportunities. And as a University of South Carolina Art Studio graduate, Elaine Gillespie is quick to spot a “just average” home with the potential to be a masterpiece. She has worked for many years with The Palmetto Trust for Historic Preservation and today, is the agent for Preservation South Carolina. On a personal level, she has restored an Art Moderne home, an Art Deco office building and many, many good ol' mutts! Most recently, she assisted with the restoration of a plantation home and a two-room slave cabin. Elegant mansions, country estates, historic homes and architecturally significant buildings are a lifelong passion for Elaine, making her a perfect partner for shoppers looking for something “un-run-of-the-mill.” And Sellers appreciate Elaine's unique background...for 33 years she owned and ran an Advertising Agency in a very hands-on fashion. No other Realtor® in South Carolina has the background in marketing that Elaine has! So, if you are interested in selling, you are in good hands as far as targeting the right audience and getting their attention. Her listings are spot on with the message and photography and aside from each listing appearing on hundreds of sites, her social media following is impressive! Elaine was selected as a Dave Ramsey Agent and as a Glenn Beck Agent...and most recently was recognized as being in the Top 7% of Sales for Coldwell Banker out of 94,000 agents internationally, as well as in the top 5% of Homesnap agents!