EXIT Agape Real Estate Services

EXIT AGAPÉ REAL ESTATE SERVICES
Agent Profiles

Joe Nester – Broker-In-Charge (Email: jnester@exitagape.com)

Born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota, I graduated from high school in 1976 and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force that same year. I was stationed at MacDill A.F.B. in Tampa, Florida, working on F4 and F16 fighter jets. I spent 8 ½ years in the Air Force, acquiring an A.S. degree in electronics technology while on active duty. After discharge, I chose a career path as a technician in information technology. I spent the next 24 years in this field before making the transition into real estate in 2003.

I began my real estate career at Coldwell Banker; after several years there I became an agent for a locally-based firm, McGee Real Estate. Three years later I completed my broker course and obtained my broker-in-charge license and opened Agape Properties, Inc.

During my many years in the computer service industry, I learned the importance of good customer service. I have brought that same philosophy of customer service to my real estate brokerage. EXIT AGAPÉ REAL ESTATE SERVICES ’ agents will strive to exceed your expectations when representing you in a transaction, regardless if that is a home/investment purchase or a home/investment sale.

Ellyn Nester - Agent (Email: enester@exitagape.com)

I am a Hoosier by birth who met my husband, Joe, while working in Florida. We've been married 17 years and have an almost 13 year old son. I've worked in several churches as both a Christian educator and a preschool director in my professional life. Several years ago I completed Clemson University's master gardener program and recently completed its regional master naturalist program. Looking at real estate has long been an interest of mine, and I received my license in March 2007. I enjoy working in the yard, volunteering in my community and church, antiquing, and creating.

J. Gayle Poppell - Broker Associate (Email: jgpoppell@exitagape.com)

Life-time resident of Lexington County. Happily married to Bob Harman and blessed with a son, Bryan Stone, who with wife Julie have two beautiful children, Emma and Ian.
Licensed in Real Estate since January, 1986 and hold an active Broker's License.
Financial Consultant for the Senior Market for 20+ years.
Former Bank Officer for 20+ years.
Notary Public for 35 years.
President of the Friends Group for the Cayce-West Columbia Branch Library
Active member of United Methodist Women at Brookland United Methodist Church, West Columbia.

Kim Stroud - Agent (Email: kstroud@exitagape.com)

I was born and raised in Charlotte, NC. I have lived in West Columbia on the Avenues for the last 23 years. In 1982, I received a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and then I received a Masters Degree from Clemson University in 1986. I worked in the healthcare industry for 14 years and then joined a family business in 1999. I am a member of Mt. Hebron United Methodist Church in West Columbia. I have been married for 22 years and I’ve got 2 daughters who are 19 and 14 years old. I got into real estate because I love being around people and I’ve always liked helping people. Putting people together with a new residence can be fun and rewarding. During my free time I enjoy reading, gardening, antiquing, being with family and friends, and going to Fripp Island, when I have any time off. I have thoroughly enjoyed working at EXIT AGAPÉ REAL ESTATE SERVICES, where I’ve been for one year.

Joye Jones - Agent (Email: jjones@exitagape.com)

I grew up in Lexington, but now I reside with my sister in an old Victorian home in Newberry. I have a Bachelors degree in Early Childhood with a minor in Physical Education. Most of my work experience has been administrative. I have been a Realtor for almost 3 years. My first love is helping people and I strive to live out Colossians 3:23,"And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men." I'm currently the onsite agent at Agape Village.

Julie Davis - Agent (Email: jdavis@exitagape.com)

I am originally from NJ, and have been in SC for about three years. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Monmouth University. Prior to making the move into real estate, I proudly served as a military police officer in the US Army. I am honored to say that I served my country in Operation Iraqi Freedom. After the military, I continued to work in the federal government as a Dept of the Army police officer. I am a member of the National Association of Realtors, S.C. Association of Realtors, and the Greater Columbia Association of Realtors.