Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Murrells Inlet, SC

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    Greg Harrelson profile picture
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    Greg Harrelson

    Century 21 The Harrelson Group

    32 Years of experience

    1,329+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.11%

    in Murrells Inlet, SC

    $2.71B

    All-Time Sales

    $170K - $18M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

    Brendon Payne profile picture
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    Brendon Payne

    Century 21 Expert Advisors - The Harrelson Group

    19 Years of experience

    260+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.34%

    in Murrells Inlet, SC

    $818M

    All-Time Sales

    $200K - $3.2M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

    Joanne Gillet profile picture
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    Joanne Gillet

    Edge Of The Beach Realty

    21 Years of experience

    12+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.8%

    in Murrells Inlet, SC

    $148.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $200K - $1.1M

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Joel Barber

    1st Class Real Estate Advantage

    21 Years of experience

    93+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.02%

    in Murrells Inlet, SC

    $282.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $190K - $2.2M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Mitch Gainforth

    Gainforth Real Estate

    20 Years of experience

    34+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.25%

    in Murrells Inlet, SC

    $114.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $130K - $980K

    Price Range

    3%

    Negotiated Off List

    Juliann DeForrest profile picture
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    Juliann DeForrest

    Innovate real estate

    21 Years of experience

    72+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.59%

    in Murrells Inlet, SC

    $273.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $210K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    7%

    Negotiated Off List

    Alisha Brown profile picture
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    Alisha Brown

    eXp Realty

    9 Years of experience

    103+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.82%

    in Murrells Inlet, SC

    $189.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $220K - $2M

    Price Range

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    Abe Safa

    Century 21 The Harrelson Group

    11 Years of experience

    161+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.05%

    in Murrells Inlet, SC

    $238.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $180K - $2.7M

    Price Range

    6%

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    John Lindstrand

    Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage

    19 Years of experience

    7+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.16%

    in Murrells Inlet, SC

    $121M

    All-Time Sales

    $120K - $1.4M

    Price Range

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    Ryan Korros

    RE/MAX Southern Shores

    23 Years of experience

    294+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.39%

    in Murrells Inlet, SC

    $447.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $200K - $2.3M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

    Kent Covington profile picture
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    Kent Covington

    Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage

    15 Years of experience

    41+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.5%

    in Murrells Inlet, SC

    $9.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $20K - $840K

    Price Range

    Paige Bird profile picture
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    Paige Bird

    RE/MAX Southern Shores

    22 Years of experience

    98+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.73%

    in Murrells Inlet, SC

    $293M

    All-Time Sales

    $230K - $2.4M

    Price Range

    3%

    Negotiated Off List

    Ethel Matthews profile picture
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    Ethel Matthews

    The Litchfield Company Real Estate

    6 Years of experience

    1,057+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.84%

    in Murrells Inlet, SC

    $508.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $380K - $12.5M

    Price Range

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    Frank Causey

    Homestarr Realty - PA | Realty One Group Dockside - SC

    10 Years of experience

    34+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.41%

    in Murrells Inlet, SC

    $56M

    All-Time Sales

    $210K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    Anthony Wise profile picture
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    Anthony Wise

    aWise Realtors LLC

    46 Years of experience

    15+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.53%

    in Murrells Inlet, SC

    $61.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $140K - $850K

    Price Range

    Sitell Patel  profile picture
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    Sitell Patel

    Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage

    17 Years of experience

    31+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.75%

    in Murrells Inlet, SC

    $38.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $230K - $1M

    Price Range

    2%

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    Patrick Zarcone

    Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

    11 Years of experience

    28+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.87%

    in Murrells Inlet, SC

    $170.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $230K - $7.6M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Meghan Sansouci profile picture
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    Meghan Sansouci

    Coldwell Banker Seacoast

    11 Years of experience

    8+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.21%

    in Murrells Inlet, SC

    $44.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $190K - $760K

    Price Range

    4%

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    Nancy Siau profile picture
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    Nancy Siau

    The Lachicotte Company

    23 Years of experience

    8+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.21%

    in Murrells Inlet, SC

    $117M

    All-Time Sales

    $540K - $3.3M

    Price Range

    Adrianna Derrick profile picture
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    Adrianna Derrick

    eXp Realty

    10 Years of experience

    99+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.32%

    in Murrells Inlet, SC

    $222.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $210K - $2.7M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Tim Duffy

    RE/MAX Executive

    11 Years of experience

    68+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.66%

    in Murrells Inlet, SC

    $66.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $190K - $690K

    Price Range

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    Karen Knight

    Shoreline Realty

    33 Years of experience

    41+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.23%

    in Murrells Inlet, SC

    $159.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $200K - $2.4M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Cherie Hardy

    SC Real Estate Network

    20 Years of experience

    3+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.57%

    in Murrells Inlet, SC

    $38.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $180K - $890K

    Price Range

    3%

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    Ali Ferrari profile picture
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    Ali Ferrari

    RE/MAX Southern shores

    8 Years of experience

    42+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.69%

    in Murrells Inlet, SC

    $92.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $240K - $1.1M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Rick Knight profile picture
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    Rick Knight

    Highgarden Real Estate

    39 Years of experience

    46+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 6.03%

    in Murrells Inlet, SC

    $141.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $210K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

    Do Top Murrells Inlet Agents Sell Faster?

    The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Murrells Inlet sell in a median of 60 days, compared with the Murrells Inlet market median of 87 days on market.

    Top-ranked agents60 days
    Murrells Inlet market87 days

    About 27 days faster (31% quicker than the Murrells Inlet market)

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

    When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Murrells Inlet?

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

    Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)

    117Jan137Feb109Mar103Apr98May87Jun77Jul81Aug100Sep100Oct103Nov102Dec

    April

    Best month to sell

    103 days

    Typical time on market

    97.6%

    Of asking price

    Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Murrells Inlet, 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 Murrells Inlet Buyers and Sellers

    The Housing Market Trends module above establishes the baseline: a median sale price of $477,261, a median 87 days on market, and an average sale-to-list ratio of 97.11%. Read together, the competitive indicators point toward a balanced market rather than one that favors either side outright. With 4.4 months of supply and 136 active listings against 31 homes sold monthly, Murrells Inlet (zip 29576) sits near the threshold economists treat as equilibrium, where neither buyers nor sellers hold a structural advantage.

    The leverage detail lives in the secondary metrics. Only 7.6% of homes closed above asking and 26.2% left the market within two weeks, while 37.2% of listings recorded a price reduction. That combination tells a buyer that patience is rewarded: a well-supported offer below list is realistic on properties that have aged past the median 87 days, and homes showing a price drop invite negotiation. For a seller, the same figures argue for disciplined initial pricing, since overpricing risks joining the quarter of listings that later cut. Homes priced to the comps still transact near the 97.11% ratio.

    Price has moved -1.6% year over year and time on market reflects a 0 days change, so both parties are operating in a slower environment than a year ago. With 879 licensed agents active in the area, the practical challenge is identifying representation that understands these shifting dynamics rather than defaulting to the most visible name, which is where verified performance data becomes useful.

    What Murrells Inlet Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Murrells Inlet 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 Murrells Inlet
    $137,100
    Median home price$477,261
    Down payment (20%)$95,452
    Loan amount$381,809
    Monthly payment (PITI)$3,198

    Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.71% mortgage rate (as of September 3, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.

    Murrells Inlet Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Balanced
    Days on Market 87 days
    Sale-to-List Price 97.11%
    Price Trend (YoY) -1.6%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $3,198
    Principal & Interest
    $2,466
    Property Taxes
    $457
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $477,261 median home price with 20% down at 6.71% (as of September 3, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.

    Murrells Inlet Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $485,021
    Today $477,261
    -1.6%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 0 days
    Today 87 days
    0 days days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 96.6%
    Today 97.11%
    +0.53%
    What this shift means: Compared with last year, prices have moved -1.6%, market time reflects a 0 days change, and the sale-to-list ratio shifted +0.53%. For buyers, longer market time and a softer price trajectory create room to negotiate on listings that have sat past the median. For sellers, the still-firm sale-to-list ratio confirms that accurately priced homes continue to close near asking, but the pace expects realistic expectations on timing.

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

    What to Look for in a Murrells Inlet Realtor

    Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually determines outcomes: documented transaction history, negotiation results, and consistency across many closings rather than a few headline sales. EffectiveAgents ranks 83 agents in the Murrells Inlet market out of 879 licensed locally, using 311 analyzed transactions as the basis for comparison. Greg Harrelson at Century 21 The Harrelson Group leads that group, with 12,312 career transactions, 1,322 client reviews, and $2.7B in all-time sales volume. In a market closing near a 97.11% sale-to-list ratio where 37.2% of listings eventually reduce price, negotiation discipline measurably affects the final number, whether that means defending a seller's asking price or securing a concession for a buyer on an aging listing. Across zip 29576 and the broader Murrells Inlet waterfront and inland areas, look past a single closed sale and study review patterns over time. A long, consistent record of positive feedback signals repeatable process, which matters far more than any one transaction when the market sits near 4.4 months of supply.

    How We Rank Murrells Inlet 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 Murrells Inlet 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

    Murrells Inlet Real Estate Agent FAQs

    Who is the best real estate agent in Murrells Inlet, SC?

    Based on verified performance data, Greg Harrelson at Century 21 The Harrelson Group ranks as the top agent in Murrells Inlet, SC, with 12,312 career transactions, 1,322 reviews, and $2.7B in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents identifies leading agents by analyzing 311 local transactions and measuring closing history, negotiation results, and review consistency rather than advertising presence. Of 879 licensed agents in the area, 83 meet the ranking criteria, so comparing several against your specific price point and timeline is the recommended approach.

    How were these Murrells Inlet 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 Murrells Inlet?

    Our data covers 879 real estate agents serving the Murrells Inlet area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Murrells Inlet market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

    What does the median sale price in Murrells Inlet mean for sellers?

    Murrells Inlet's median sale price is $477,261 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 Murrells Inlet?

    Homes in Murrells Inlet currently take a median of 87 days to sell, reflecting a 0 days change from a year ago as the market has slowed. Actual timelines vary with pricing accuracy, property condition, and location within zip 29576. With 37.2% of listings recording a price reduction, homes priced above comparable sales tend to sit longer, while accurately priced, well-presented properties often close faster. Given 4.4 months of supply, sellers should plan for a measured process and set expectations against current data rather than last year's pace.

    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 Murrells Inlet 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 Murrells Inlet 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 Murrells Inlet 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 Murrells Inlet realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in Murrells Inlet 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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