Charleston Women In Real Estate 2017

C H A R L E S T ON ’ S 2 0 1 7 Women I N R E A L E S TAT E www.ChsWomenInRE.com | CharlestonWomenInRE.com | CharlestonWomenInRealEstate.com WIRE northerners who traveled south for the winter by selling them homes. She catered to their specific needs, down to antique furniture for those homes and providing trained servants and catered meals. Susan Frost, on the other hand, entered the field in order to satisfy her need to preserve Charleston’s historic homes. She borrowed money to buy properties on East Tradd Street, where mansions had fallen into disrepair. A hundred years later, she is still credited with the gentrification of that area, displacing the poorer residents as she and her hired hands renovated properties for wealthy families. Without Frost’s effort, south of Broad would have a different face today. She also was involved with zoning efforts in the historic area. Still, women stayed home and raised families unless they needed additional income. As working outside the home became more acceptable, more women entered the workforce. Real estate was appealing not just for the income but because the work hours were flexible. Elizabeth Hanahan was another pioneer, establishing Elizabeth Hanahan Realty. The second female-owned agency was formed by Catherine Forbes Hartnett in 1947 on Broad Street. As Tommy Hartnett tells it, his mother started the business out of necessity. His father agreed that the venture was a good idea and suggested that Catherine Real estate pioneer Susan Frost. 1909 Susan Pringle Frost began buying and holding real estate downtown to prevent demolition of historic properties. She partnered with Thomas Mayhem Pinckney, who became her “right hand man” in restoring properties. She began with the deteriorated homes on East Tradd Street. Frost changed the face of the city south of Broad through her efforts to preserve the decaying mansions. 1910 Seattle broker Corrine Simpson was the first female member of the National Association of Realtors, though she had been working in real estate since 1905. Timeline compiled by Barbara Patrick and Sam Carroll. 1915 Eulalie Chafee Salley became a real estate agent in order to finance her activities with the Aiken County Equal Suffrage League. Salley primarily catered to wealthy people who came south for the winter, making sure they had well- trained servants and meals waiting. Her antique shop provided furnishings for these newcomers. Her business motto was “We do everything but brush your teeth!” Her career included being a founder of the Aiken Board of Realtors and serving as vice president of the South Carolina Association of Real Estate Boards. She was named the “first lady of South Carolina Realtors” in 1959. Timeline