Linda Given
GRI, ABR,CRB, CRS,e-Pro
Personal:
Born in Walterboro, SC in 1943
Grew up in Columbia, SC
Schools -Graduated from Dreher High School, Columbia, SC 1961
Attended Winthrop College 1961 to 1963
PROFESSIONAL:
Licensed to sell real estate with Anchor Realty Company in 1981
Earned broker's license in 1985
Moved license to RE/Max Southern Shores in 1991- 100% Club
Moved license to C-21 Coastal Carolina Properties in 2001- Emerald Recipient of Master's Club
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION:
Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB) - 1986
Graduate REALTOR Institute (GRI) - 1990
Certified Buyer Broker (CBR) - 1995
Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) - 1997
Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) - 1997
Received Certificates of Professionalism for Voluntary Continuing Education almost every year
since its inception in 1989
GRAND STRAND BOARD OF REALTORS
President - 2 Terms (1993 and 1994)
Vice President - 3 Terms (1988, 1991 and 1992)
Secretary - 1 Term (1987)
Treasurer - 5 Terms (1998 , 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002)
Director - From 1985 to present
Chairperson - Education Committee (6 terms)
Served on various committees of the Board including Professional Standards, Grievance, By-
Laws, Finance, Community Service, New Member Orientation and Greater Horry Association of
REALTORS' MLS Committee:
Distinguished President's Honor Board Award 1993 and 1994
REALTOR Image Award May 1991
Local Board REALTOR OF THE YEAR 1994
SOUTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS:
Regional Vice President -Region II - 1996 and 1997
Director - 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995
Chairperson of Honor Board/Minimum Services Group - 1995
Secretary of Honor Board Committee
Served on various committees and working groups, etc. since 1985
REALTORS EDUCATION FOUNDATION:
Served as Vice-Chair of Scholarship Committee - 1995
Served as member of several REF committees
CHURCH AFFILIATION:
Member of Ocean Drive Presbyterian Church
Choir member, Elder
Active in Sunday School, Various Bible Study Groups, Worship Committee, Land Acquisition
Committee and Grand Strand Women's Day
COMMUNITY:
Presently serves as member of North Myrtle Beach Citizens Advisory Committee (2001, 2002)
Past member of North Myrtle Beach Planning Commission 1999-2000
Served a 3 year term on MB Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors - 1996 to 1999
Presently serving a 3 year term on Ocean View Memorial Foundation - 1997 to 2000
Member of Road Works Committee - 1995/96
Graduate of Leadership Grand Strand - 1995
Member of President's Roundtable - 1991 to 1996
Founder and major fundraiser for the Michael B. Nash Memorial Soccer Scholarship begun in
1993 which awards one or more scholarships each year to deserving seniors at NMB High
Works with Grand Strand Board of REALTORS each year on fundraisers or as a volunteer for
such organizations as Sea Haven, Junior Achievement and South Carolina Cares for Children
Served as Board Member of Horry County Chapter of American Cancer Society
Has worked with various other charities such as United Way, Mother's March, etc.