Jim works in a business he loves every day and has particular expertise in handling land, acreage and farm transactions, as well as selected commercial properties. He has 50 years of experience and is available every day to list your property or help buyers find just the right property. A graduate of University South Carolina School of Business, 1972, he founded Jim Smith & Associates, Inc. REALTORS at 22 years old in 1973 and has been a multi-million-dollar producer every year since. He’s a member of Spartan Lodge #70, AFM, was an Eagle Scout at 13 years old and has served with numerous civic organizations. He was awarded an honorary doctorate of Business Administration in 2007 and the Lifetime Achievement Award from USC Upstate in 2012. He has worked as an instructor for the Accredited Auctioneer Real Estate program, at USC 

Upstate, the CRI program, for ERA Real Estate and others. He has been a convention speaker on numerous occasions for the National Auctioneers Association and other groups, has served as an expert witness on many occasions and has handled land transactions of one to 4500 acres. He has two wonderful children and six amazing grandchildren, is an accomplished horseman and operates the family’s cattle farm. Whether you are buying or selling, call today for personal, professional service.