Managing Broker
Margaret Calhoun
Specialty: South of Broad historic singles
31 active listings
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Selling in Charleston
Free CMA, real numbers, no obligation.
The most-asked seller question we hear: what is my home actually worth? We answer it in writing — comps, recommended list band, expected days on market, and net-at-closing estimate — within 5 business days.
Thinking of selling?
We sold 47 Charleston homes last quarter. Yours could be next.
Free, no-obligation comparative market analysis — a real one, built by the agent who would actually list your house. Comps, photos, staging notes, and the price band we’d list it at, sent within 48 hours.
Free CMANo listing commitment48-hour turnaroundLocal agent, not algorithm
$2.1B+
Volume closed
across the Charleston tri-county since 1996
850+
Homes sold
single-family, historic, condo, coastal
28 yrs
On the peninsula
same brokerage, same operating principles
#1
Daniel Island brokerage
by transaction volume, 2024 RealTrends
How buying works in Charleston
Four steps. No surprises between them.
Charleston has its own market rules — flood zones, historic-overlay approval, peninsula HOA quirks. We walk you through them in plain English before you write an offer, not after the inspection.
- 01
Pre-approval
Sit down with one of three local lenders we trust. The pre-approval letter — not your search budget — is the number sellers underwrite.
- 02
Search with an agent
Saved searches, in-person walk-throughs, off-market introductions. We tell you which streets flood, which HOAs are leaning into change, and which inspectors miss things.
- 03
Offer & due diligence
Comps, escalation clause, repair credit strategy. Inspection, survey, termite, structural — sequenced so the option period actually protects you.
- 04
Closing
Closing attorney, final walk, wire instructions sent by phone and verified by callback. Keys at the table. We’re there.
Meet the team
Three of our six agents specialize in listings.
Six full-time agents, each with a clear specialty. No team-of-twelve handoff — your call goes to the agent who actually knows the street.
Senior Agent
Walker Pinckney
Specialty: Daniel Island + Mt. Pleasant
27 active listings
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Senior Agent
Eliza Ravenel
Specialty: Coastal — Sullivan’s + Folly + IOP
19 active listings
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Buyer’s Agent
Beauregard Heyward
Specialty: First-time buyers + relocations
14 active buyers
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Senior Agent
Catherine Middleton
Specialty: West Ashley + James Island families
22 active listings
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Listing Specialist
Theodore Laurens
Specialty: Estate + investment portfolios
16 active listings
Schedule a meetingClient stories
Closed deals. Real names.
Every client signs a release before we publish their story. No stock photos, no first-name-only quotes — the people behind the words are real Charleston neighbors.
Walker walked us through three flood-zone questions our first agent didn't even know to ask. We closed at $30K under list because of one of those questions.
Brooke & Adam W.
Margaret’s pricing strategy was specific to my block, not a city-wide median. Four offers in twelve days. The CMA was the most detailed I’ve ever seen.
Henrietta P.
We moved from Boston without ever visiting. MeridianCove FaceTimed us through six houses, sent porch videos, and called out everything the listing photos hid. Trust earned.
The Kapoor family
Frequently asked
What sellers ask before signing a listing agreement.
How much is my Charleston home worth?
A real CMA — not a Zillow estimate — takes about 5 business days. We pull comps within a quarter-mile, walk the home, and send a written report with a recommended list price band and 30/60/90-day sale-velocity estimate.
What is your listing commission?
Negotiable, disclosed up front in the listing agreement. Charleston commission ranges have moved post-2024 buyer-broker reforms; we’ll walk you through your options at the listing presentation.
Do you stage the home?
Included for listings $850K+. Photography, drone, and 3D walkthrough included on every listing regardless of price. Staging consultation included on every listing.
How quickly do you list?
From signed listing agreement to live on MLS: typically 5–7 days. Photography and staging consultation in the first 48 hours. Pre-MLS ‘coming soon’ window optional.
Do I have to be out of the house for showings?
Yes during showings — we use lockbox access scheduled through ShowingTime. Pets and valuables protocol is established at the listing presentation.
What if my house doesn’t sell?
Listings expire at 6 months. If we haven’t closed by then, we either re-list with a strategy reset (price, staging, marketing) or part ways with no cancellation fee — your call.
Tell us what you’re looking for
Ready for the CMA?
The whole conversation starts with the address. We’ll do the rest.
Or call us:(843) 555-0142