FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Sharon Stone

COLUMBIA, S.C. (October 7, 2025) — South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) has awarded its Distinguished Service Award to Realtor® John Rinehart, Broker/Owner of Rinehart Realty. The award was given during the association’s legal conference, REALTOR® MANIA, at Wild Dunes in Isle of Palms in September.

The Distinguished Service Award recognizes Realtor® members and executive officers who have gone above and beyond exemplary service. Award recipients are those who have made outstanding and ongoing voluntary commitments to SCR.

John Rinehart is a Realtor® having served the industry for fifty years as broker/owner of Rinehart Realty and founder of the Rinehart School of Real Estate.

Rinehart is a dedicated member of his local association, Piedmont Regional Association of REALTORS®, SCR, and the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR).

Locally, he has served as past president of the Piedmont Regional Association of REALTORS® and chaired key committees for the York County Board, including the legislative committee, RPAC, and the executive committee.

At the state level, Rinehart is a past president of South Carolina REALTORS®, he was awarded REALTOR® of the Year in 1999, and continues to volunteer his time when he is called upon to lead in any capacity.

Nationally, he’s served as an NAR director, chaired multiple committees, and earned emeritus status. He also holds an impressive list of designations including Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM), Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB), Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), and Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI).

Beyond the industry, John has been a leader in civic and professional organizations — past president of the South Carolina CRS Chapter, current Board Member for ARELLO, and is the current Chairman of the South Carolina Real Estate Commission, representing the 5th Congressional District.

“John Rinehart embodies the very heart of Realtor® service and leadership. We are thrilled to honor him with this award,” said SCR President Keon Aldrich.

Photo Credit: Carl Kerridge Photography

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South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR), the largest professional trade association in the state, serves as the voice of real estate for more than 29,000 members involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries. REALTOR® is a registered trademark that identifies a professional in real estate who subscribes to a strict code of ethics as a member of SCR and the National Association of REALTORS®.