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Asset Management & Consulting Services, Inc. is a locally owned and operated investment real estate property management company (Community Associations, Apartments, Commercial Properties, Development). Its principal, James J. Kerr, Sr., has been in the real estate business in Charleston for over 40 years. AMCS was founded by Mr.Kerr in 1990 to provide property management services to residential apartment communities and community associations. Mr. Kerr started with six employees and three properties. Now, AMCS manages a varied portfolio in multiple locations in Florida, Columbia, Greenville, South Carolina and mainly in the Charleston Tri-County Area.

Tuesday, December 31, 2013

AMCS wishes everyone a safe and Happy New Year!

Congratulations Traci Barfield from Dorchester Village, Liz Orr from Wando East, Patricia Kovacs from Wedgewood, Tara Herbert from Pine Lakes, and Christa Guzman from Appian Way! They are the phone call to visit conversion winners for week ending 12/21/2013.  Great Job!

Monday, December 23, 2013


AMCS wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Check out this great article on the City of Charleston Housing Authority.
http://affordablehousingnews.com/issues/fallwinter2013/
This week's water saving tip: Don’t use running water to thaw food.  For water efficiency and food safety, defrost food in the refrigerator.

Monday, December 16, 2013

Congratulations Traci Barfield from Dorchester Village, Olivia Page from Dorchester Gardens, Alicia Winslow from Crescent Landing, Amanda Moore from Wedgewood, and Nicole Barron from Magnolia Downs! They are the phone call to visit conversion winners for week ending 12/7/2013.  Great Job!
Crossing items off your holiday to-do list? Call us today for a HOA/Association management quote and cross off looking for a new management company. You can reach us at 843-735-7332.
Kudos to the Santa's elves in the Homeowners Association Department, Apartment Rentals Department, Ironwood, Dorchester Gardens Apartments, Bradford Apartments, Lakes at Oakridge, Lakes at Pepperidge, Wedgewood Townhomes, Villages Apartments, Georgetown Apartments, Palmetto Point Apartments, Haven Oaks, Treehaven, Dorchester Village, and Appian Way for delivering toys for 8 families (30 kids) at the My Sisters House. Thanks to everyone who participated.
Kudos to our Accounting Department for lending a helping hand to Santa by adopting two children from the Angel Tree at Westview Elementary School. Great Job!

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

 Congratulations to Jane Gottshalk from the Homeowners Association Department on earning her AMS (Association Management Specialist) designation from CAI! Great job! http://www.caionline.org/career/designations/Pages/managers.aspx#ams

Wednesday, November 27, 2013


AMCS would like to wish everyone a safe and
happy Thanksgiving holiday
This week's water saving tip: Dishwashers typically use less water than washing dishes by hand.

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

You have a full to-do list already, let us take care of your HOA/Association community management. Call us today at 843-735-7332

Monday, November 25, 2013

Congratulations Traci Barfield from Dorchester Village, Amanda Moore from Wedgewood and Nicole Barron from Magnolia Downs! They are the phone call to visit conversion winners for week ending 11/23/2013.  Great Job!
Thank you to all who participated in the Thanksgiving Food Drive for My Sisters House.  It was a great success!

Thursday, November 21, 2013


AMCS would like to give a special kudos to the Homeowners Association Department, Apartment Rentals Department, Ironwood,  Wedgewood, Lakes of Oakridge, Lakes of Pepperidge, Dorchester Gardens, Bradford, Villages, Appian Way, Dorchester Village, Palmetto Point, Georgetown, Haven Oaks, Pinelakes and Treehaven for adopting 8 families from My Sisters House for the holidays.

 

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

This week's water saving tip: Soak pots and pans instead of letting the water run while you scrape them clean.
Congratulations Patricia Kovacs from Ashley Gardens, Ophelia Harrison from Palmetto Point, and Nicole Barron from Magnolia Downs! They are the phone call to visit conversion winners for week ending 11/16/2013.  Great Job!

Friday, November 15, 2013

This week's water saving tip: when you give your pet fresh water, don’t throw the old water down the drain. Use it to water your plants.
Congratulations Kristy Jovanelly from Treehaven, Kristi Ellis from Bradford, Traci Barfield from Dorchester Village, Lisa Reynolds from Lakes of Oakridge, Ophelia Harrison from Palmetto Point, and Nicole Barron from Magnolia Downs! They are the phone call to visit conversion winners for week ending 11/09/2013.  Great Job!

Monday, November 11, 2013


AMCS would like to thank all our service members who have served this country proud and wish them a Happy Veterans Day.  Here is one of AMCS’s own proud veterans, Richard Phillips.

Here is Charleston Mayor Joe Riley with Lauren Gottshalk (daughter of Jane Gottshalk from the Homeowners Association Department) at the Charleston Miracle League Game on Saturday!

Thursday, November 7, 2013


AMCS is looking for good reliable maintenance technician to fill  opening in the Moncks Corner area.  Must have valid SC driver’s license and HVAC license.  AMCS is a great company that offers great benefits to include 401K, health and dental.  Please submit resume’ for consideration.  Please send resume to execasst@amcs-inc.com for consideration.

Wednesday, November 6, 2013


 

This week's water saving tip:

If you accidently drop ice cubes, don’t throw them in the sink.  Drop them in a house plant instead.

Tuesday, November 5, 2013


  

Congratulations Traci Barfield from Dorchester Village, Ophelia Harrison from Palmetto Point, Christa Guzman from Appian Way, and Nicole Barron from Magnolia Downs! They are the phone call to visit conversion winners for week ending 11/02/2013.  Great Job!

Friday, November 1, 2013

Congratulations Traci Barfield from Dorchester Village, Ophelia Harrison from Palmetto Point, and Nicole Barron from Magnolia Downs! They are the phone call to visit conversion winners for week ending 10/26/2013.  Great Job!

Thursday, October 31, 2013

Congratulations to Megan Howard from the Homeowners Association Department on earning her AMS (Association Management Specialist) designation from CAI! Great job!
http://www.caionline.org/career/designations/Pages/managers.aspx#ams

Happy Halloween from AMCS!

 
 
 

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Congratulations to Beverly Harne from the Homeowners Association Department on earning her AMS (Association Management Specialist) designation from CAI! Way to Go!
http://www.caionline.org/career/designations/Pages/managers.aspx#ams

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

This weeks Water Saving Tip: Turn off the water while you brush your teeth and save up to 4 gallons a minute.  Saves up to 200 gallons a week for a family of four!

Monday, October 28, 2013


Congratulations to Helen L. Postell Hutson from the Homeowners Association Department on earning her AMS (Association Management Specialist) designation from CAI! Awesome job!

Friday, October 25, 2013

This week's Water Saving Tip: One drip every second adds up to 5 gallons per day! Check your faucets and showerheads for leaks!


Congratulations Traci Barfield from Dorchester Village, Ophelia Harrison from Palmetto Point, June Passailgue from Georgetown, and Nicole Barron from Magnolia Downs! They are the phone call to visit conversion winners for week ending 10/19/2013. Great Job!

Monday, October 7, 2013

Congratulations Amanda Moore from Oakridge, Liz Orr from Wando East, Ophelia Harrison from Palmetto Point, Jennifer Temple from Magnolia Downs, and Nicole Barron from Magnolia Downs! They are the phone call to visit conversion winners for week ending 10/05/2013. Great Job!
We have a full house for our Board of Directors Training Session on Budgets tomorrow. Keep checking back for information on our next session.

Friday, October 4, 2013

Congratulations Traci Barfield from Dorchester Village, Ophelia Harrison from Palmetto Point, and Christa Guzman from Appian Way! They are the phone call to visit conversion winners for week ending 09/28/2013. Great Job!

Friday, September 20, 2013

Congratulations Traci Barfield from Dorchester Village, Ophelia Harrison from Palmetto Point, Olivia Singleton from Ashley Oaks! They are the phone call to visit conversion winners for week ending 09/14/2013. Great Job!

Friday, September 13, 2013

AMCS is looking for reliable maintenance technicians to fill several openings. One in Summerville, one in Mt. Pleasant, and one in North Charleston. Must be a motivated team player, must have valid SC driver’s license, HVAC license and have your own tools. Must also have good reliable transportation. AMCS is a great company that offers a full time position with great benefits to include 401K, health and dental. Please submit resume’ to execasst@amcs-inc.com for consideration. Please indicate which area you are interested in when you apply.
Congratulations Patricia Kovacs from Lakes of Pepperidge, Ophelia Harrison from Palmetto Point, and Nicole Barron from Magnolia Downs! They are the phone call to visit conversion winners for week ending 09/07/2013. Great Job!

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

AMCS is looking for a good reliable maintenance technician to fill an opening in the Mt Pleasant area. This is a floater position between two Mt pleasant properties. Must have valid SC driver’s license and HVAC license. AMCS is a great company that offers great benefits to include 401K, health and dental. Please submit resume’ for consideration to execasst@amcs-inc.com

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Congratulations Traci Barfield from Dorchester Village, Patricia Kovacs from Lakes of Pepperidge, Tiffany Bryant from Wedgewood, and Crista Guzman! They are the phone call to visit conversion winners for week ending 08/31/2013. Great Job!

Friday, August 30, 2013

Congratulations Traci Barfield from Dorchester Village, Kimberly Gantt from Dorcheter Gardens, and Christa Guzman from Appian Way! They are the phone call to visit conversion winners for week ending 08/24/2013. Great Job!

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Congratulations Patricia Kovacs from Ashley Gardens, June Passailaigue from Georgetown, and Shantelle McKinnon from Pine Lakes! They are the phone call to visit conversion winners for week ending 08/16/2013. Great Job!
Congratulations Patricia Kovacs from Lakes of Pepperidge, June Passailaique from Georgetown, and Tara Hebert from Pine Lakes! They are the phone call to visit conversion winners for week ending 08/10/2013. Great Job!

Monday, August 12, 2013

Congratulations to Jamie Kerr for being selected as the SAHMA State Director of the Year! Way to go Jamie!

Monday, August 5, 2013

Congratulations Anna Lakin from Village Apartments, Ophelia Harrison from Palmetto Point, and Nicole Barron from Magnolia Downs! They are the phone call to visit conversion winners for week ending 08/03/2013. Great Job!

Friday, August 2, 2013

Congratulations Traci Barfield, Ophelia Harrison from Palmetto Point, Tara Herbert from Pine Lakes, Christa Guzman from Appian Way, and Nicole Barron from Magnolia Downs! They are the phone call to visit conversion winners for week ending 07/27/2013. Great Job!

Thursday, July 25, 2013

Congratulations Traci Barfield from Dorchester Village, Patricia Kovacs from Lakes of Pepperidge, Ophelia Harrison from Palmetto Pointe, and Shantelle McKinnon from Pine Lakes! They are the phone call to visit conversion winners for week ending 07/20/2013.  Great Job!

Friday, June 21, 2013

Friday, June 7, 2013

Congratulations Traci Barfield, Ophelia Harrison from Palmetto Point, Kimberly Gantt from Dorcheter Gardens, Patricia Kovacs from Wedgewood, and Nicole Barron from Magnolia Downs! They are the phone call to visit conversion winners for week ending 06/01/2013.  Great Job!

Friday, May 31, 2013

Congratulations Traci Barfield from Dorchester Village, Liz Orr from Wando East, April Jackson from Charleston Arms,and Nicole Barron from Magnolia Downs! They are the phone call to visit conversion winners for week ending 05/25/2013.  Great Job!

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Congratulations Kristy Jovanelly from Treehaven, Ophelia Harrison from Palmetto Point, Kimberly Gantt from Dorcheter Gardens, Christa Guzman from Appian Way, and Nicole Barron from Magnolia Downs! They are the phone call to visit conversion winners for week ending 05/18/2013.  Great Job!

Friday, May 17, 2013

Congratulations Kristy Jovanelly from Treehaven, Patricia Kovacs from Wedgwood, and Nicole Barron from Magnolia Downs! They are the phone call to visit conversion winners for week ending 05/11/2013.  Great Job!

Friday, May 10, 2013

Check out the Anchorage construction progress!


http://www.amcs-inc.com/amcs/sub_category_list.asp?category=89&title=Development%2DAnchorage
AMCS Homeowners’ Association department took part in the Habitat for Humanity National Women’s Build yesterday.  They hit the ground running by installing laminate floors,  grouting tile, painting, caulking, and  building shelves in a  new home in North Charleston. The Homeowners Association Department has been taking part in the Women’s Build for the last four years and is looking forward to next year’s build.  Way to go Ladies!



Monday, April 29, 2013

Congratulations Traci Barfield from Dorchester Village, Ophelia Harrison from Palmetto Point, and Nicole Barron from Magnolia Downs! They are the phone call to visit conversion winners for week ending 04/27/2013.  Great Job!

Friday, April 19, 2013

Congratulations Kristy Jovanelly from Treehaven, Patricia Kovacs from Wedgewood, Tiffany Bryant from Wedgewood, and Kirby Byrd from Ashley Oaks! They are the phone call to visit conversion winners for week ending 04/13/2013.  Great Job!

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Thank you to all the Board of Directors members who attend our Board of Directors Training Session today on Reserve Studies. We look forward to having more Board of Directors Training Sessions in the near future

Thank you to Peter Miller and Gary Freeman with Miller Dodson for making the Reserve Studies presentation and answering questions about the Reserve Study process at our Board of Directors Training Session this morning.
 
 


Friday, April 12, 2013

Friday, April 5, 2013

Space is available! If you already had a reserve study, have one planned, or thinking about getting one done, this is a great information session. Sign up today to get those reserve study questions answered!


Wednesday, April 3, 2013

AMCS is excited to announce the start of the Anchorage Apartments Rehabilitation project.  Anchorage Apartments is a 120 unit convention property located in Mt. Pleasant, SC.  See the link for pictures.

Real Data reported that AMCS is the largest apartment management company in the Charleston area for 2012!


Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Congratulations to Jane Gottshalk for completing the CAI’s M-203 Community Leadership class.  Way to go!

Congratulations to Beverly Harne for completing the CAI’s M-203 Community Leadership class.  Way to go!

Congratulations to Laura Smith for completing the CAI’s M-203 Community Leadership class.  Way to go!

Congratulations to Megan Howard for completing the CAI’s M-203 Community Leadership class.  Way to go!

Congratulations to Helen L. Postell Hutson for completing the CAI’s M-203 Community Leadership class.  Way to go!

Thursday, March 28, 2013

Congratulations Kristy Jovanelly from Treehaven, Traci Barfield from Dorchester Village, Patricia Kovacs from Lakes of Pepperidge, Ophelia Harrision from Palmetto Point, Nicole Barron from Magnolia Downs! They are the phone call to visit conversion winners for week ending 03/23/2013.  Great Job!

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

AMCS is Hosting a Board of Directors Training Session-Sign Up Today!

Thursday, March 21, 2013

 AMCS Homeowners Association Department lent the Easter Bunny a helping hand by stuffing 2,000 eggs for the upcoming Ministry Without Walls Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday. 



Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Congratulations Patricia Kovacs from Lakes of Pepperidge, Lisa Reynolds from Lakes of Oakridge, Ophelia Harrision from Palmetto Point, Nicole Barron from Magnolia Downs! They are the phone call to visit conversion winners for week ending 03/16/2013. Great Job!

Friday, March 15, 2013

Congratulations Patricia Kovacs from Lakes of Pepperidge, Lisa Reynolds from Lakes of Oakridge, Ophelia Harrision from Palmetto Point, Tara Herbert from Pinelakes! They are the phone call to visit conversion winners for week ending 03/09/2013.  Great Job!

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Congratulations Traci Barfield from Dorchester Village, Ophelia Harrision from Palmetto Point, Kimberly Gantt from Dorchester Village, Tiffany Bryant from Wedgewood, and Jennifer Temple from Magnolia Downs! They are the phone call to visit conversion winners for week ending 03/02/2013.  Great Job!
Congratulations Traci Barfield from Dorchester Village, Ophelia Harrision from Palmetto Point, and Olivia Singleton from Ashley Oaks! They are the phone call to visit conversion winners for week ending 02/23/2013.  Great Job!

Monday, March 4, 2013

AMCS is looking for maintenance technician for small property in Moncks corner/Goose Creek area.  Must have HVAC certification and experience.  South Carolina DL a must.   AMCS is a great company that offers great benefits that includes health and dental.  Please send your resume to execasst@amcs-inc.com for consideration.
AMCS is excited to announce that Country Club Villas in Goose Creek is another one of the new property additions to our rental management portfolio. We are looking forward to managing this property.
AMCS is excited to announce that Village Apartments in Moncks Corner is one of the new property additions to our rental management portfolio. We are looking forward to managing this property.

Friday, March 1, 2013

AMCS is looking for an experienced Tax Credit property manager with at least 3 years’ experience with the program. This is an larger property of 176 units in the Greenville, SC area.  Position is open for immediate placement.  You must have property manager’s license . Our software is with  one-site along with Ops technology for payables. Experience with this software a big plus. AMCS is a great company, great benefits to offer such as: 401K plan, health and dental. Please submit your resume' for consideration we can’t wait to see if you will be a member of our AMCS family business.

Friday, February 22, 2013


Congratulations to Brad Morris from Haven Oaks. He earned the designation Certified Professional of Occupancy awarded by NAHMA. The Certified Professional of Occupancy™ (CPO™) course is the only comprehensive program covering the entire HU...D Handbook 4350.3 including the latest revisions. An extensive course manual with 31 chapters covers topics from eligibility criteria, standards, tenant selection and screening to non-discrimination, allowances, adjusted income, certifying tenants and annual recertification. Each chapter is followed by a mini quiz with an opportunity for questions. After this three day CPO course, taught by NAHMA-certified instructors who are experts on HUD’s occupancy standards, managers will have mastered using the HUD Handbook effectively. After completing the two and one-half days of interactive instruction, participants must pass a rigorous one-half day exam (multiple choice and case study) to become certified CPOs.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013


AMCS wants to thank Lieutenant Patrick Morris of the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office for giving our maintenance techs a presentation on meth lab awareness this morning.
 

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Congratulations to Helen L. Postell Hutson, Laura Smith, Megan Howard, Jane Gottshalk, and Beverly Harne for passing the CAI’s M-201 Facilities Management class and exam.  Way to go!
http://www.caionline.org/events/managers/pmdp/Pages/M201.aspx

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Thursday, February 7, 2013

Congratulations Kristy Jovanelly from Treehaven, Anna Lakin from Ashley Gardens, Liz Orr from Wando East, Kelly LaViolette from Anchorage, Ophelia Harrison from Palmetto Point, June Passailaigue from Georgetown, Patricia Kovacs from Wedgewood and Jennifer Temple from Magnolia Downs! They are the phone call to visit conversion winners for week ending 02/02/2013.  Great Job!

Friday, February 1, 2013

Congratulations to Beverly Harne of the Homeowners Association Department for earning her CMCA (Certified Manager of Community Associations) certification. Quite an accomplishment! Great Job!
http://www.caionline.org/career/designations/Pages/managers.aspx#cmca

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Thank you to Chris Silcox with CT Lowndes for making the insurance presentation and answering insurance questions at our Board of Directors Training Session for insurance and collections.
 
 
Thank you to Paul Rahn with Robertson and Hollingworth for making the collections presentation and answering questions about the collections process at our Board of Directors Training Session.
 
 
Thank you to all the Board of Directors members who attend our Board of Directors Training Session today on collections and insurance. We look forward to having more Board of Directors Training Sessions in the near future.
 
 

Friday, January 25, 2013

We are excited to announce that we only have one seat left in our Board of Directors Training Session!

Sign up today for our Board of Directors Training Session!
Congratulations Liz Orr from Wando East, Tiffany Bryant with Wedgewood and Jennifer Temple from Magnolia Downs! They are the phone call to visit conversion winners for week ending 01/19/2013.  Great Job!

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Congratulations to Ashley Oaks they had a young resident who won the 2nd - 3rd Category and Overall Winner in the SAHMA Drug Free Poster Contest! Way to go! http://www.sahma.org/dfk/

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Sign up today for our Board of Directors Training Session!