Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Charleston, SC
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated September 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
Top 0.12%
in Charleston, SC
$900.1M
All-Time Sales
$330K - $5.3M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.18%
in Charleston, SC
$727.1M
All-Time Sales
$310K - $57M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent
(18)
Tiffany Johnson-Wilson
Johnson & Wilson Real Estate Company
26 Years of experience
1,170+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.36%
in Charleston, SC
$2.79B
All-Time Sales
$500K - $12.5M
Price Range
12%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.53%
in Charleston, SC
$785.9M
All-Time Sales
$330K - $9.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(46)
Ashley Severance
Atlantic Properties of the Lowcountry
21 Years of experience
118+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.59%
in Charleston, SC
$1.13B
All-Time Sales
$1.6M - $9.3M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(295)
Brendon Payne
Century 21 Expert Advisors - The Harrelson Group
19 Years of experience
243+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.65%
in Charleston, SC
$823.6M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $3.2M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.71%
in Charleston, SC
$201.5M
All-Time Sales
$360K - $3.6M
Price Range
2%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(30)
Suzy Kopp
Keller Williams Realty Chas. Islands
34 Years of experience
62+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.95%
in Charleston, SC
$263M
All-Time Sales
$440K - $5.9M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.07%
in Charleston, SC
$178.5M
All-Time Sales
$400K - $2.8M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.18%
in Charleston, SC
$245.9M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $2.3M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.3%
in Charleston, SC
$109.6M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $3.1M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(25)
Bryan Crabtree
Indigo Oak | Christie's International Real Estate
27 Years of experience
23+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.36%
in Charleston, SC
$257.3M
All-Time Sales
$270K - $3.8M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 1.42%
in Charleston, SC
$91.2M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $940K
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.54%
in Charleston, SC
$282.7M
All-Time Sales
$490K - $4.1M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.66%
in Charleston, SC
$145.2M
All-Time Sales
$250K - $1.5M
Price Range
9%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.9%
in Charleston, SC
$70.7M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $1.3M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 1.96%
in Charleston, SC
$130.3M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $1.7M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.25%
in Charleston, SC
$197.9M
All-Time Sales
$420K - $3.1M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.31%
in Charleston, SC
$79.1M
All-Time Sales
$350K - $3.6M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.37%
in Charleston, SC
$358.1M
All-Time Sales
$1.3M - $7.5M
Price Range
Top Agent$91.1M
All-Time Sales
$250K - $2.6M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.73%
in Charleston, SC
$183.9M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $1M
Price Range
Top Agent$84M
All-Time Sales
$130K - $740K
Price Range
11%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(6)
Elizabeth Shirley
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
20 Years of experience
15+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.9%
in Charleston, SC
$200.9M
All-Time Sales
$460K - $4.1M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.02%
in Charleston, SC
$63.8M
All-Time Sales
$270K - $1.9M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Charleston Housing Market Trends
Homes in Charleston take a median 72 days to sell, go for 97.78% of asking, prices are up 8.1% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through September 2026.
Market temperature
Balanced market
3.7 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$659,636
median sale price
How fast they sell
72 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
3.7 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Charleston.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the Charleston agents whose results fit it.
Charleston agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 27 days, the Charleston market in 72
median sale price in Charleston
Do Top Charleston Agents Sell Faster?
The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Charleston sell in a median of 27 days, compared with the Charleston market median of 72 days on market.
About 45 days faster (63% quicker than the Charleston market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Charleston agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Charleston market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Charleston?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Charleston sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in May. To hit that window, plan to list around March.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
May
Best month to sell
61 days
Typical time on market
98%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Charleston, 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.
Home Values by Neighborhood in Charleston
Median home values across Charleston, SC neighborhoods, with the change over the past five years.
Charlestowne
+40% over 5 years
$1.93M
Daniel Island
+49% over 5 years
$827K
Harleston Village
+42% over 5 years
$818K
Radcliffborough
+45% over 5 years
$655K
Riverland Terrace
+80% over 5 years
$544K
Westside
+68% over 5 years
$512K
North Central
+82% over 5 years
$503K
Ashley Forest
+52% over 5 years
$413K
East Central
+63% over 5 years
$345K
Median home values from verified market data; five-year change shown where available.
What These Numbers Mean for Charleston Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above shows a Charleston market where median sale prices sit at $659,636 and homes are trading at roughly $345.38 per square foot. Reading the competitive indicators together tells a more complete story than any single figure. With 3.7 months of supply, 10.7% of homes selling above list, and 32.7% of active listings carrying a price reduction, the balance of negotiating leverage has shifted toward buyers who move deliberately rather than urgently.
Median time on market now measures 72 days, a meaningful +2 days change in market time, while 32.9% of listings still leave the market within two weeks. That split signals a bifurcated market: correctly priced, well-presented homes move quickly, while overpriced listings linger and eventually cut. For a buyer, this means offering at or slightly below list is realistic on properties that have sat, since the average sale-to-list ratio of 97.78% leaves room to negotiate. For a seller, the data argues for pricing to the comparable evidence from day one rather than testing a premium, because 1,098 active listings and 908 new listings each month give buyers alternatives.
With 303 homes sold and 814 pending sales monthly, transaction volume remains steady. Across 1,688 licensed agents in the area, execution varies widely, which is precisely why matching with an agent who understands local pricing dynamics matters more in a market rewarding precision over speed.
What Charleston Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Charleston goes beyond the listing price. These calculators break down what today's market conditions mean for your budget, your timeline, and your negotiating position.
| Median home price | $659,636 |
| Down payment (20%) | $131,927 |
| Loan amount | $527,709 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $4,532 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.32% mortgage rate (as of October 22, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $659,636 median home price with 20% down at 7.32% (as of October 22, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Charleston MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Charleston Realtor
Name recognition and a familiar billboard say little about how an agent performs when it counts. The more useful signals are verified transaction history, review depth, and negotiation results measured against local market data. On EffectiveAgents, 145 agents in Charleston have been analyzed against those standards out of 1,688 licensed locally. Mikki Ramey at Healthy Realty ranks at the top of that group, with 2,086 career transactions, 822 client reviews, and $837.7M in all-time sales volume. That volume matters in a market where the average sale-to-list ratio sits at 97.78% and 32.7% of listings see reductions, because pricing discipline and negotiation experience directly affect net proceeds. Agents with deep records across neighborhoods like Harleston Village, Daniel Island, and Wagener Terrace understand how demand and pricing vary block by block, which shapes both listing strategy and buyer offers. When reviewing an agent, look past a single testimonial and study the pattern: consistency in review volume over time is a stronger indicator of reliable service than any one five-star note.
How We Rank Charleston 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 Charleston 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.
1,688
agents analyzed
15+
performance signals
$0
paid for placement
Rankings reviewed by Kevin Stuteville, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker (License BK3068131), Founder of EffectiveAgents.
Data last updated: September 2026
Charleston Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Charleston, SC?
The top-ranked agent in Charleston, SC is Mikki Ramey at Healthy Realty, with 2,086 completed transactions, 822 client reviews, and $837.7M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents ranks agents using verified transaction records, review patterns, and performance measured against local market data rather than advertising spend. Of 1,688 licensed agents in the area, 145 have been analyzed and ranked. The best fit depends on your neighborhood, price point, and timeline, so comparing several ranked agents is the recommended approach.
How were these Charleston 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 Charleston?
Our data covers 1,688 real estate agents serving the Charleston area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Charleston market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Charleston mean for sellers?
Charleston's median sale price is $659,636 as of September 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 Charleston?
Homes in Charleston currently take a median of 72 days to sell, reflecting a +2 days change in market time compared with last year. Timelines vary widely by preparation and pricing: with 32.9% of listings leaving the market within two weeks while 32.7% eventually cut their price, well-priced and well-presented homes move fastest. Location, condition, seasonality, and the 3.7 months of supply all influence how long a specific property sits. Pricing to comparable sales from the start is the most reliable way to shorten time on market.
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 Charleston 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 Charleston 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 Charleston 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 Charleston realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Charleston 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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