Agent
Joan Herlong | Herlong Sotheby's International Realty
Agency Herlong Sotheby's International Realty
Description
In 2017, Joan affiliated with Sotheby’s International Realty and launched Herlong Sotheby’s International Realty. The company has more than tripled in size since that time.
With a well-earned reputation for expertise, fairness, and advocacy, Joan has often been called upon for advice, and not infrequently by agents from other companies. She has served as an expert witness in real estate litigation and related hearings and has from 2017-22 served on the South Carolina Realtors Association “Forms” Committee, the committee responsible for all contracts forms and addenda used by SCR realtors.
Joan “speaks” fine older homes, new construction, and newly renovated homes fluently. She’s no “figurehead” -- she personally lists and sells all over the Greater Greenville and the Upstate. Moreover, her posted sales volume is her own. She doesn’t believe in taking credit for her associates’ sales. It’s not about her, it’s about developing each of her Associates to maximize their own potential, which in turn keeps the focus on Client Service, always.
Joan has negotiated more than 1,000 deals and advised on many more. She knows the difference between assertive and aggressive, between persistence and pestering, and while she’s tenacious, she’s not obsessed. She’s (almost literally) seen it all. What she hasn’t seen, no one else has seen either. She is the kind of advocate that any seller or buyer would on their side, whether directly or through her agents. She’s driven by a simple principle – the client comes first. For her, professionalism, transparency, candor, integrity, and advocacy are not just words.
Joan grew up in Winnetka, Illinois. She earned a bachelor’s degree in English Literature at the University of Virginia. Her first job after college was at CNN as a news writer. Then she worked at Leo Burnett Advertising in Chicago while her husband William attended law school at Northwestern. She continued in advertising at a small agency in Charlotte, N.C., during William’s clerkship for a federal judge. In 1986, they moved to Washington D.C., where William worked at Covington & Burling, and Joan turned to freelance writing. They became Greenvillians in 1989.
In her spare time, Joan enjoys hanging out with her grand kids, playing tennis, and writing. She is way better at writing. For about ten years she wrote had a bi-weekly “humor” column in the Greenville Journal called “Life in the Slow Lane.” She still dreams of writing the next great American novel. If scribbling ideas on sticky notes counts for anything, she’s well on her way.
The way to her heart is through her funny bone -- she loves a good laugh, the kind inspired by the likes of Robin Williams or Ricky Gervais or a good practical joke.
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Agency
Herlong Sotheby's International Realty
1 McDaniel Greene, Greenville, SC 29601 - 29601 Greenville
Description
beautiful Cleveland Park in downtown Greenville.
My husband and I first noticed this remarkable location soon after moving to
Greenville in 1989. The building is a contemporary structure that literally
spans a woodland stream flowing into the Reedy River. It was built in the 1970s
by the Freeman & Major architecture firm.
We had our eyes on the building for years and when the architects retired and
decided to sell it in 2017, we jumped at the chance to acquire such a treasure.
After a few months up renovation and upfitting, we moved in in March 2018.
We invite all of our friends and clients to come and visit sometime. We love
showing the building off. It is almost as unique as we are.
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COLLECTIONJP¥ 267,105,000368 m² 5 4Come home to Sylvan Woods by Milestone custom builders. Just 5 min's to the Pelham Medical Center, less than 10 min's to I-85. A rare opportunity to create your custom home with...
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COLLECTIONJP¥ 762,815,000990 m² 9 5Exquisitely comfortable elegance - custom 2019 estate with pool, spa & grilling kitchen on an acre lot in private, gated Manor section of Hollingsworth, just 10 min's to...
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COLLECTIONJP¥ 190,811,000315 m² 4 4Better than new - built in 2021, walk to the new county square! Meticulously maintained, beautifully appointed. Designer lighting, high ceilings, custom plantation shutters &...
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COLLECTIONJP¥ 163,347,000264 m² 4 3Downtown Luxury Living at 623 N Main Townhome, Unit #3, with 2 car attached garage. Gated. new roof, new hvac, freshly refinished hardwood floors (no carpet), fresh interior...
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COLLECTIONJP¥ 240,397,000260 m² 3 4Under contract! Renovated/Updated on 0.58 acre lot in the heart of Cleveland Forest. Steps to Cleveland Park & Swamp Rabbit, just a mile to Downtown gvl. new roof & gutters, all...
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COLLECTIONJP¥ 190,812,000502 m² 6 5
Ideal location: updated/expanded 2-story brick traditional on quiet 0.83 acre cul de sac lot just one mile to Patewood hospital campus! Less than 5 miles to gvl's magnetic...
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COLLECTIONJP¥ 274,575,000294 m² 5 5
Ideal Parkins Mill location & home! Move-in-Ready on 1.2 acre lot, beautifully landscaped with pickle ball/sports court! Walk to SaraCollins Elementary, 5 minutes to cces, 5...
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COLLECTIONJP¥ 110,721,000411 m² 4 5
Move-in-Ready! 5br home w/new roof and newer hvac in sought after Kilgore Farms, convenient to Five Forks, excellent local schools. over 4400 sft, all space above-grade on...
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COLLECTIONJP¥ 83,856,200248 m² 3 3
Best Buy in Overbrook! Five minutes to Downtown gvl, districted to great local schools. Over 2600 square feet with versatile floor plan on 0.34 acre level lot. Lives and...
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COLLECTIONJP¥ 175,555,000468 m² 5 4
Under contract! Classic brick colonial by Galloway on 1.35-acre cul de sac lot - originally the builder's personal home! Replete with classic details: 9ft ceilings, site-finished...
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COLLECTIONJP¥ 53,343,400179 m² 2 3
Immaculate one-story brick traditional in established Smithwood! All new interior paint, brand new carpet, and brand new ceramic tile floor in primary bath! Move-in-Ready! Just...
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COLLECTIONJP¥ 114,371,000
The very last lot left on desirable Rockingham road in the heart of the Parkins Mill Area. 0.37 Acres, surrounded by $1,000,000+ Estates. No deed restrictions, just normal zoning....
Presented by Joan Herlong | Herlong Sotheby's International Realty
