Resident of the Month: Teddy Edstrom
Teddy Edstrom, With Children Brice and Kelly
Teddy Edstrom moved into his Pickerington Ridge apartment a little over two years ago. What most people might now know, however, is that Teddy first lived at BriceGrove Park, another Schottenstein Real Estate community for a short three months before making Pickerington Ridge his permanent home.
Teddy was forced to sell his house and relocate with his 16-year-old son, Brice and 14-year-old daughter, Kelly several years ago after the market crashed. Teddy’s main concern was that his son would not have to transfer schools in the middle of his high-school career.
After endless searching, Teddy felt as though he would never find an apartment that was up to his standards. He said, “When I sold my house, I was having a hard time finding an apartment complex that fit my needs. I came from a nice house and I couldn’t find a “nice” apartment.”
Finally, Teddy went to his son’s school to discuss this issue with them. He was told that they would grant him special permission to live outside of the school district. His son would still be able to attend, but would have to give up playing on a sports team and taking the bus. This seemed like a small price to pay to be able to graduate with his life-long friends.
A few months after finally finding an apartment that fit his needs and moving into BriceGrove Park, it was time for the school year to begin. When Teddy brought his son in to register, he was told that Brice would not be able to attend. The school had failed to mention that Brice could live outside of the school district, but not outside of the school’s city limits. After all of that, Teddy was devastated to think that his son would have to transfer schools after all.
As a last resort, Teddy decided to bring up the issue with the Schottenstein Real Estate Group. “I explained the whole situation to the SRE Group. They were so understanding and allowed me to get out of my lease at BriceGrove Park and move into Pickerington Ridge, which happened to be in my son’s school district. Thanks to the Schottenstein Real Estate Group, my son was able to stay in his school and will be able to graduate with his friends. I can’t say enough about the Schottensteins; they have been very good to me. I have nothing but praise for them. They have been fantastic, you can see why I would recommend them to anyone.
Since then, Teddy and his children have been extremely happy at Pickerington Ridge. He adds, “I thought I was going to hate apartment living, but living here has been a pleasure. Living at Pickerington Ridge has been a fantastic experience. I never see any problems here. You can’t ask for much more than this. The grounds are well kept, dogs are on leashes, and kids can even leave their bike on their patios without having to worry about them. It’s almost too good to be true.”
Not only does Teddy love the community, as well as it’s fantastic amenities, he says that his favorite thing about Pickerington Ridge is its staff. “The staff in the SRE offices are amazing. They really are. Anytime I call them and need something, they are always on the ball. It’s pretty impressive. Whatever they’re doing, they’re doing right.”
You can be a part of Pickerington Ridge or any of the other Schottenstein Real Estate Group’s communities as well. For more information, visit our website at http://www.sregroup.com and schedule an appointment with one of our leasing managers.
SRE Group Offers Employees Outstanding Work Environment
Not only does the Schottenstein Real Estate Group take pride in offering its resident the opportunity to “live their dream” at one of their communities, they also offer an outstanding working environment and employees who truly believe in what they do, care about their residents, and feel like they have become part of the Schottenstein Real Estate family.
The SRE Group is known as a respected leader in real estate, and the company is dedicated to creating exceptional communities for living, working, shopping and entertainment. Schottenstein Real Estate has prided themselves on this reputation and offers exceptional experiences for residents and employees alike. Denise Brown of Hilliard Summit says, “I began working for Schottenstein Real Estate Group over 10 years ago and I have enjoyed watching the company grow and being a part of that. SRE Group is always striving to meet the needs of the community and they do it brilliantly through their rental communities and condominium homes. Working in the creative environment that SRE cultivates, it is easy to see how they stay ahead of the competition.”
Ron Utterback, VP of Sales and Marketing for the SRE Group adds, “I joined SRE Group in June and have been extremely happy. A great Company with great people and great developments. Who could ask for more?”
Schottenstein Real Estate Group offers a unique opportunity to be a part of a company that is family-run, and also makes employees feel like they are part of that tight-knit, family atmosphere. Brenda Griffith, an Accounts Payable Construction Coordinator for the SRE Group remarks, “Working at Schottenstein Real Estate Group has been such a wonderful experience. We are not just co-workers… we are friends! I feel that because we are such a close group, we have an effective team to deliver excellent customer service. From our sub-contractors to our tenants… We want to do a great job so we don’t let our team down.”
That team and family mentality at the SRE Group, combined with the importance the company places on being a leader in the industry is what truly makes Schottenstein Real Estate Group stand out to its employees. Rae Kirkbride, AP/AR Administrator for the SRE Group goes on to say, “I have always enjoyed working with this organization because we work well together as a team – thriving to be on the edge – looking for new ways to head into the future.”
The work environment at Schottenstein Real Estate Group keeps employees happy, motivated, and enthusiastic about their careers. Not only are SRE employees among the most experienced and reputable in the real estate industry, but they are also among the happiest with their jobs! Potential residents will realize that the SRE Group communities will not only stand out because of their amazing amenities, but also a staff who truly cares about each individual’s living situation.
For more information about careers at the SRE Group, check out http://www.schottensteinrealestate.com/careers/
