REALTOR® of Distinction: Dick Hargett
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Dick Hargett has a simple motto: Ask, “What can we do for you?” (Not, “What can we do you in for?”)
It’s a philosophy that was passed down to Hargett from his father, a successful businessman. “It’s the Golden Rule-type policy of service,” states Hargett, a sales agent with Isle of Palms-based Beachside Real Estate. “It works.“
His approach to service resulted in a long, successful career in sales, which he began in 1965. When Hargett decided to redirect his career to real estate sales five years ago, his motto has remained a constant reminder for him to always look out for his clients’ interests. “We maintain good relationships with our clients,” says Hargett. “We get a lot of referrals and a lot of repeat business based on the fact that they know that we are really concerned about their wants and needs, not just from a real estate standpoint, but from a personal standpoint.”
The “we” in Hargett’s statements includes his wife, Judy, who began a career in real estate in the late 1980s. After years of traveling, Dick decided to spend more time at home and his wife applauded his decision. So the two teamed up professionally in 1999 to sell something they both really love…the area’s finest island resorts and neighborhoods. “I enjoy selling, and I enjoy selling the area,” continues Hargett. “This area just has so much to offer.”
Hargett also has a lot to offer his clients. He holds both an ABR (Accredited Buyer’s Agent) and a C-CREC (Certified Consumer Real Estate Consultant) designation.
One of his primary focuses is
helping clients who are buying
investment property take advantage
of the government’s 1031 Tax
Deferred Exchange laws. According
to Hargett, a 1031 Tax Deferred
Exchange allows property owners
to roll-over their capital gain into the
purchase of one or more like-kind
investment properties. At closing,
proceeds are transferred to a third
party facilitator or qualified intermediary
who holds the funds until they
are used to acquire a new property.
“I’ve taken a number of courses, specializing in 1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges,” says Hargett. “It can be complicated but I have experience and schooling in the 1031 Exchange process. It is of the utmost importance to handle the details correctly. I am delighted to share my experience and knowledge to benefit my clients in this process.”
Hargett’s client list can best be descried as “a combination.” In addition to investment buyers, he handles many clients looking for second homes, retirement homes and primary residences. “It’s not unusual for us to help buyers who come to the area on vacation and decide they want a second home or retirement home here,” he adds.
Hargett is currently vice president of East Cooper Top Producers Club, and serves on various committees for the Charleston Trident Association of REALTORS®. And when he’s not busy volunteering for Habitat for Humanity or other community projects, Hargett can be found playing golf, working in his yard, spending time with his family, or walking his miniature Dachshund, Taffy.