My name is Shannon Grindler --- my last name is Grindler -- pronouned "Grin-ler"  (as in Grin, Smile!) not "Grind-ler" (as in coffee grinds).  If you choose to say Grind-ler, you will be among the other 99% of people who say it that way!  I am originally from the "metro" area of Fitzgerald, Georgia.  I grew up along with 2 older brothers on a state-run fish hatchery called Bowen's Mill. I have joyfully resided in Statesboro since 1996.  A graduate of Georgia Southern University, I received my Bachelor's Degree in Finance with an emphasis in Real Estate and began my career immediately after. I have finished the first year of my Master's Degree and have completed both my Graduate Realtors Institute and Certified Residential Specialist designations. In August of 2003, I received my Brokers license and I recently served as the 2007 President of the Statesboro Board of Realtors®.

 I am happily married to my wonderful husband Jim, who works for Blount, Burke, Wimberly and Hendrix Insurors. We've been married six years and have a "fuzzy" child named Rufus. (Our Boston Terrier)  My community activities include volunteering for the Meals on Wheels program, Safe Haven Women's Shelter, Joseph's Home for Boys and Habitat for Humanity.  In my spare time, I enjoy photography, reading and traveling. When they invent the 8th day of the week, I plan to do more of those things.

Buying and selling a home is stressful enough--do you agree? Why add to that by choosing an agent that doesn't fit your needs and your personality? I'll explain the way I operate and you decide if I'm right for you!

First, I don't enjoy stress, I don't enjoy conflict...as I said, real estate is stressful enough without having an agent looking for a fight. I'm tough on problems, easy on people -- there are very few issues that are "impossible" to resolve -- why not just work through them without the drama? If you agree, keep reading...

 Honesty and integrity are everything. I enjoy my sleep quite a bit -- I won't do anything that will keep my conscience awake at night! There is no amount of money worth hurting another person in the process. I've also found that treating others well leads to good referrals AND a good night's sleep.

Finally, RESPECT.  Aretha Franklin had it right didn't she? I strive to be as respectful of your needs as I can possibly be. In return, I seek clients that are respectful of my needs and time. I am flexible and hard working and available for the people I work for -- I understand that you may need to catch me at home if there's an emergency -- no problem! However if you feel the urge to call at midnight to get a price on a house you saw -- I have several numbers of well-qualified agents you can contact. (smile) I realize that this is the largest transaction most people will ever make, but I don't want it to be the toughest.

152?  That's right.  There are 152 agents currently selling real estate in Statesboro, Georgia.  You have choices -- your agent should act like it. 

Let's get real about real estate.....

Let's face it, in an extraordinary market like we've been in for the past number of years -- if your agent had a pulse and a key, the house was going to sell.  Times are different now.  Not bad...just different.  These days, buying a house takes the ability to study and examine large quantities of information and large inventories of property.  You need to know which properties are a good value for the money, what to avoid and what to look for IN ADDITION to the requirements you and your family have.  Selling a home these days requires accurate pricing, accurate market information and SKILLED knowledge of the contracts you're signing.  Agreeing on a price is the FIRST step in a transaction, not the last.

In summary, you need someone who knows what they're doing.  Sounds simple enough doesn't it?  Interview your agent.  Ask questions.  Look at their resume.  Remember, we ain't selling Girl Scout cookies here.  :)

SHANNON S. GRINDLER GRI, CRS

Managing Broker, Coldwell Banker Tanner Realty
1201 Brampton Avenue -- Statesboro
www.MyStatesboroHome.com

OBJECTIVE: To put my knowledge and experience to work for my customers and clients to save them time, money and stress.  Just good is not good enough -- adjust your expectations!

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND ACHIEVEMENTS: 

* Magna Cum Laude – Georgia Southern University
* Major in Finance with emphasis in Real Estate
* Licensed July 14, 2000
* 2000 Statesboro Rookie of the Year 
* 2001 Million Dollar Producer 
* 2002 – 2007 Multi-Million Dollar Producer 
* 2003 Statesboro Realtor® of the Year
* 2007 Statesboro Realtor® of the Year
* 2003 Obtained Broker’s License 
* Graduate Realtor Institute designation (GRI) 
* Scholarship Recipient / Highest Grades in GRI III 
* Certified Residential Specialist Designation (CRS) 
* 2007 President, Statesboro Board of Realtors®
   (Previously served as GARPAC chair, community service chair, VP and secretary)
* 2008 Statesboro Magazine's "4 UNDER 40"

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS:

* 2004 Graduate, 2009 Co-Chair of Leadership Bulloch 
* 2005 Concerted Services Incorporated’s Volunteer of the Year 
* 2001 – 2007 Meals on Wheels Weekly Delivery Program 
* 2005-2006, 2009 Board member of Statesboro-Bulloch County Chamber of Commerce 
* 2005 Retail Development Committee Chair, Statesboro-Bulloch Chamber of Commerce 
* Member of Statesboro Service League 

* Volunteer for Joseph’s Home for Boys, Safe Haven Women’s Shelter and Habitat for Humanity

Shannon