Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Bluffton, SC

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    Joan Kelly profile picture
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    Joan Kelly

    Keller Williams Realty

    18 Years of experience

    239+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.17%

    in Bluffton, SC

    $1.21B

    All-Time Sales

    $370K - $47.5M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Thomas Kersey

    Coldwell Banker Access Realty- Global Luxury

    22 Years of experience

    57+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.34%

    in Bluffton, SC

    $404M

    All-Time Sales

    $480K - $44.2M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Beth Drake

    Keller Williams

    26 Years of experience

    130+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.51%

    in Bluffton, SC

    $833M

    All-Time Sales

    $530K - $51.5M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

    Shaun McTernan profile picture
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    Shaun McTernan

    The Alliance Group Realty

    13 Years of experience

    11+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.67%

    in Bluffton, SC

    $92.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $210K - $1.7M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Charl Cilliers

    ERA Real Estate

    12 Years of experience

    18+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.35%

    in Bluffton, SC

    $82.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $260K - $5.3M

    Price Range

    7%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Amy Aurelio

    Keller Williams Realty

    13 Years of experience

    59+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.52%

    in Bluffton, SC

    $189.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $370K - $5.1M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

    Tanya Sjodin profile picture
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    Tanya Sjodin

    Keller Williams Realty of the Lowcountry

    12 Years of experience

    65+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.85%

    in Bluffton, SC

    $88.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $310K - $1.3M

    Price Range

    3%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Allison Greco

    eXp Realty

    11 Years of experience

    410+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.02%

    in Bluffton, SC

    $761.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $330K - $3.7M

    Price Range

    7%

    Negotiated Off List

    Marianne Scallate profile picture
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    Marianne Scallate

    The HomesFinder Realty Group

    19 Years of experience

    31+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.69%

    in Bluffton, SC

    $226.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $250K - $3.2M

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Mike Hosey

    Trade & Tryon Realty

    8 Years of experience

    77+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.05%

    in Bluffton, SC

    $158.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $380K - $1.7M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Sabriya Scott

    Scott Realty Professionals

    23 Years of experience

    114+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.22%

    in Bluffton, SC

    $372.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $120K - $1.4M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Jennifer Boecker

    Coastal Real Estate Solutions

    20 Years of experience

    52+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.56%

    in Bluffton, SC

    $157.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $250K - $16.9M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Lisa Weslake

    Century 21 Carolina Realty

    24 Years of experience

    50+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.72%

    in Bluffton, SC

    $142.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $190K - $1.1M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Lea Allen

    RE/MAX

    40 Years of experience

    29+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 6.57%

    in Bluffton, SC

    $52.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $520K - $3.6M

    Price Range

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    Ethan James

    Coastal Real Estate Solutions

    14 Years of experience

    63+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 7.07%

    in Bluffton, SC

    $156M

    All-Time Sales

    $250K - $7M

    Price Range

    9%

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    Stephanie Cox

    eXp Realty LLC | The Cox Team

    10 Years of experience

    148+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 7.41%

    in Bluffton, SC

    $71.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $310K - $840K

    Price Range

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    Jamie Peart

    Keller Williams Low Country

    6 Years of experience

    91+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 7.74%

    in Bluffton, SC

    $129.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $290K - $3M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Shae Chambers Helms

    Keller Williams Low Country Realty

    10 Years of experience

    61+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 8.25%

    in Bluffton, SC

    $166.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $280K - $2.2M

    Price Range

    10%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Julianne Clark

    Charter One Realty

    19 Years of experience

    10+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 8.75%

    in Bluffton, SC

    $16.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $200K - $930K

    Price Range

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    Dynasty Lewis

    eXp Realty

    5 Years of experience

    0+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 9.09%

    in Bluffton, SC

    $8.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $300K - $680K

    Price Range

    Do Top Bluffton Agents Sell Faster?

    The 19 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Bluffton sell in a median of 34 days, compared with the Bluffton market median of 63 days on market.

    Top-ranked agents34 days
    Bluffton market63 days

    About 29 days faster (46% quicker than the Bluffton market)

    Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Bluffton agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Bluffton market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.

    When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Bluffton?

    Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Bluffton sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in July. To hit that window, plan to list around May.

    Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)

    74Jan67Feb64Mar62Apr62May61Jun57Jul59Aug69Sep69Oct74Nov72Dec

    July

    Best month to sell

    57 days

    Typical time on market

    97.9%

    Of asking price

    Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Bluffton, SC sales. Individual results vary with price, condition, and how the broader market moves. A local agent can pinpoint the right timing for your home.

    What These Numbers Mean for Bluffton Buyers and Sellers

    The Housing Market Trends module above shows a Bluffton market where the median sale price sits at $559,720, moving +3.2% year over year, while homes measure a median of 63 days on market. Reading the competitive indicators together tells a more precise story than any single number. With months of supply at 3.5 and only 7.2% of homes closing above list price, inventory has room to build, and the 36.0% of active listings carrying a price cut signals that a meaningful share of sellers started above what the market will pay. That combination shifts negotiating leverage toward buyers who are patient and prepared. At the same time, 23.5% of listings leave the market within two weeks, so well-priced, move-in-ready homes still transact quickly. The average sale-to-list ratio of 97.65% confirms most closings settle modestly below asking. For a buyer, this means there is space to submit an offer under list on properties that have lingered, while reserving stronger terms for fresh, correctly priced inventory. For a seller, the data argues for disciplined pricing from day one rather than testing a high number and cutting later, since the +4 days change in market time shows overpriced homes now sit longer. With 352 active listings against 334 pending sales and 330 new listings each month, both sides benefit from an agent who reads these signals locally. Bluffton has 594 licensed agents, and the difference between an average outcome and a strong one often comes down to pricing and negotiation judgment.

    What Bluffton Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Bluffton goes beyond the listing price. These calculators break down what today's market conditions mean for your budget, your timeline, and your negotiating position.

    Income Required to Buy in Bluffton
    $158,100
    Median home price$559,720
    Down payment (20%)$111,944
    Loan amount$447,776
    Monthly payment (PITI)$3,689

    Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.66% mortgage rate (as of August 27, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.

    Bluffton Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Balanced
    Days on Market 63 days
    Sale-to-List Price 97.65%
    Price Trend (YoY) +3.2%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $3,689
    Principal & Interest
    $2,878
    Property Taxes
    $536
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $559,720 median home price with 20% down at 6.66% (as of August 27, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.

    Bluffton Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $542,469
    Today $559,720
    +3.2%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 59 days
    Today 63 days
    +4 days days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 97.9%
    Today 97.65%
    -0.23%
    What this shift means: Compared with a year ago, prices moved +3.2%, market time reflects a +4 days change, and the sale-to-list ratio settled at 97.65% (-0.23% year over year). For sellers, homes taking longer to sell while values hold means realistic pricing matters more than it did last season. For buyers, the added time on market creates room to negotiate on listings that have been available for several weeks.

    Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Bluffton MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.

    What to Look for in a Bluffton Realtor

    Choosing an agent on name recognition or a billboard rarely predicts your result at the closing table. The data that matters is transaction volume, review depth, and a track record of negotiating outcomes in your price range. Among the 594 licensed agents working Bluffton, EffectiveAgents has ranked 42 based on measured performance. Joan Kelly at Keller Williams Realty illustrates the pattern, with 2,628 career transactions, 281 client reviews, and roughly $1.2B in all-time sales volume. That depth of experience matters most in a market like this one, where 36.0% of listings carry a price reduction and the average home closes at 97.65% of list. A negotiator who has closed thousands of deals knows when to hold firm and when to concede, whether the property sits in the 29910 zip code or a newer subdivision nearby. Reviewing an agent's history across dozens of transactions, rather than a single testimonial, reveals whether strong outcomes repeat. Look for consistent review patterns over time, not just a high star average, because volume and consistency together are what separate reliable performers from one-time results.

    How We Rank Bluffton Real Estate Agents

    Our rankings are built from verified MLS transaction data, not advertising spend. For every agent we analyze more than fifteen performance signals, including sales volume in your city and zip code, recent and all-time transactions, days on market, negotiation results (how far above or below list price an agent's clients actually close), price-point fit, and verified reviews. The agents shown first are those whose verified results put them at the top of the Bluffton market today.

    Agents cannot pay for placement in these rankings. The underlying data refreshes as new closed transactions are reported, so rankings shift with real market performance. Learn how we rank agents.

    Rankings reviewed by Kevin Stuteville, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker (License BK3068131), Founder of EffectiveAgents.

    Data last updated: July 2026

    Bluffton Real Estate Agent FAQs

    Who is the best real estate agent in Bluffton, SC?

    The top-ranked agent in Bluffton, SC by measured performance is Joan Kelly at Keller Williams Realty, with 2,628 career transactions, 281 client reviews, and about $1.2B in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents ranks agents using verified transaction history, review depth, and closing outcomes rather than advertising spend. Of the 594 licensed agents in the area, only 42 meet the ranking criteria. The strongest match depends on your price point and timeline, so comparing several ranked agents against your specific needs is the recommended approach.

    How were these Bluffton real estate agents ranked?

    Rankings are built from verified MLS transaction data. We analyze more than fifteen performance signals for every agent, including sales volume in your city and zip code, recent and all-time transactions, days on market, negotiation results, price-point fit, and verified reviews. Agents cannot pay for placement.

    How many real estate agents are in Bluffton?

    Our data covers 594 real estate agents serving the Bluffton area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Bluffton market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

    What does the median sale price in Bluffton mean for sellers?

    Bluffton's median sale price is $559,720 as of July 2026. Half of recent sales closed above that figure and half below. It is a useful baseline for understanding the market, but an experienced local agent will price your home against comparable recent sales in your neighborhood, not the citywide median.

    How long does it take to sell a house in Bluffton?

    Homes in Bluffton currently take a median of 63 days to sell, and market time reflects a +4 days change from last year. Your actual timeline depends on pricing, condition, and location. With 36.0% of listings taking a price reduction, homes priced accurately from the start tend to move faster, while 23.5% of listings leave the market within two weeks. Move-in-ready homes photographed and priced to the current data typically sell quickest, while those needing work or asking above comparable sales sit longer.

    Does it cost anything to use EffectiveAgents?

    No. EffectiveAgents is free for home buyers and sellers, with no obligation to work with any agent we match you with.

    Do agents pay to be ranked or featured?

    No. Agents cannot pay for placement anywhere in these rankings. Positions are earned from verified transaction performance only.

    What commission do Bluffton realtors charge?

    Commissions are negotiable and vary by agent, service level, and transaction. There is no set rate, and recent industry changes have made commission structures more flexible than ever. Discuss the structure directly with your agent before signing a listing or buyer agreement.

    Should I use a local Bluffton agent or a national brand?

    The individual agent matters more than the brand on the sign. Offices within the same national franchise vary widely in performance, and the agent you hire, not the logo, prices your home, negotiates your contract, and manages your closing. A strong local agent brings firsthand knowledge of Bluffton neighborhoods, pricing patterns, and buyer activity. Compare agents on verified local results such as recent sales, days on market, and negotiation outcomes rather than name recognition.

    What questions should I ask a Bluffton realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in Bluffton in the past year, what their average sale-to-list ratio is, and how much of their business is in your neighborhood and price range. Ask how they will market your home or find you listings, and how often they will communicate. Strong agents answer with specifics. Verified transaction data is the fastest way to confirm what you hear.

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