If you’re buying or selling a home, choosing the right real estate agent can make a big difference in your experience and outcome. Top real estate agents in South Carolina close more deals, negotiate better prices, and move homes faster than their peers.
We analyzed transactions and performance metrics for 10,459 real estate agents in South Carolina to identify the best of the best. These are the top selling realtors across the state based on local experience, sales history, and overall results.
- Identify agents with solid experience in your price range, neighborhood, and property type
- Prioritize agents with high customer review counts and strong ratings
- Look at active or recently sold listings to assess marketing quality and performance
- Interview 2–3 agents minimum (actually meet or speak with them)
- Gauge communication, honesty, and expertise during the interview process
- Verify included services and specifics about terms and pricing before signing anything
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Our team spends hundreds of hours each month analyzing real estate agents across the country so you don’t have to. We focus on the most important data for typical buyers and sellers in South Carolina — people looking for a knowledgeable, well-rounded agent who can deliver strong results.
To identify the best agents for most people, we apply a consistent set of filters to narrow the field to agents with relevant experience, strong performance in the local market, and a balanced track record. We then sort those agents based on key metrics like sales volume, speed, pricing accuracy, and client mix.
We regularly update our rankings as new data becomes available and continue refining our approach to surface the most useful recommendations. See our full methodology.
10 best real estate agents in South Carolina by total recent sales (March 2026 rankings)
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Jeremy M Gould
Lennar Carolinas, LLCColumbia, SCRecent sales*364Price range*$174K - $459KTypical price*$251,310HighlightsAbout -
Randal A Longo
iSave RealtyGreenville, SCRecent sales*353Price range*$63K - $3.7MTypical price*$390,000HighlightsAbout -
Patrick Oconnor
Coldwell Banker RealtyColumbia, SCRecent sales*336Price range*$110K - $2.6MTypical price*$329,400HighlightsAbout -
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Collins Group
Collins Group RealtyHilton Head Island, SCRecent sales*319Price range*$50K - $6.5MTypical price*$650,000HighlightsAbout -
Mallory K Edge
Ryan HomesSpartanburg, SCRecent sales*296Price range*$187K - $710KTypical price*$266,134HighlightsAbout -
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Ryan Korros Team
RE/MAX Southern ShoresMyrtle Beach, SCRecent sales*262Price range*$36K - $1MTypical price*$297,250HighlightsAbout -
Jason Husted
The Husted Team powered by Keller WilliamsCharleston, SCRecent sales*254Price range*$77K - $1.5MTypical price*$349,000HighlightsAbout -
Jeff J Cook
Jeff Cook Real Estate LPT RealtyCharleston, SCRecent sales*244Price range*$101K - $4MTypical price*$320,000HighlightsAbout -
Real Estate TeamJerry Pinkas Team
Jerry Pinkas R E ExpertsMyrtle Beach, SCRecent sales*226Price range*$35K - $558.8MTypical price*$322,000HighlightsAbout -
Desiree L Rowles
Rowles Real EstateMyrtle Beach, SCRecent sales*215Price range*$80K - $4.6MTypical price*$365,000HighlightsAbout
Top South-carolina real estate agents near you
Top real estate agents in Greenville, SC
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The Clever People
eXp Realty - Clever People169 local sales -
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Chappelear And Associates
Western Upstate Keller William176 local sales -
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Berenice B Ramage
Western Upstate Keller William189 local sales -
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Missy A Rick
Howard Hanna Allen Tate - Easley Powdersville169 local sales -
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Marie L Graziano
Open House Realty, LLC185 local sales -
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Cathy Pinion
Coldwell Banker Caine/Williams166 local sales -
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REAL GVL/REAL BROKER, LLC125 local sales -
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Melody Bell Associates
Western Upstate Keller William142 local sales - See all real estate agents in Greenville, SC »
Top real estate agents in Columbia, SC
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Patrick Oconnor
Coldwell Banker Realty334 local sales -
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Olivia Cooley
Olivia Cooley Real Estate206 local sales -
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Kate Sweeten
RE/MAX At The Lake182 local sales -
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Derrick Cox
LGI Homes-SC LLC148 local sales -
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Jeremy M Gould
Lennar Carolinas, LLC332 local sales -
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Mike Matulis
Century 21 Vanguard168 local sales -
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Jessica L Nelson
Redfin Corporation167 local sales -
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Jeffrey R Graham
Graham Realty, Inc180 local sales - See all real estate agents in Columbia, SC »
Top real estate agents in Charleston, SC
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Jason Husted
The Husted Team powered by Keller Williams241 local sales -
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Michael Fox
Carolina One Real Estate187 local sales -
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Roni Haskell
Keller Williams Key144 local sales -
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Kandi Mangual
RE/MAX Cornerstone Realty146 local sales -
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EVERPLACE Realty36 local sales -
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Peter Kouten
Carolina One Real Estate163 local sales -
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Angela Miller
The American Realty36 local sales -
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Shawn Cleary
Keller Williams Realty Charleston West Ashley160 local sales - See all real estate agents in Charleston, SC »
Top real estate agents in Spartanburg, SC
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Mallory K Edge
Ryan Homes177 local sales -
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Mitzi B Kirsch
Century 21 Blackwell & Co159 local sales -
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Brad Liles
Keller Williams on Main148 local sales -
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David W Beech
SM South Carolina Brokerage, L136 local sales -
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Lisa Forbes
Coldwell Banker Caine/Williams159 local sales -
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John Fravel
Keller Williams Realty108 local sales -
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Aaron Yant
Clayton Properties Group DBA - Mungo Homes131 local sales -
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Traci M Brock
RE/MAX Executive Spartanburg163 local sales - See all real estate agents in Spartanburg, SC »
Top real estate agents in Myrtle Beach, SC
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Ryan Korros Team
RE/MAX Southern Shores262 local sales -
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Desiree L Rowles
Rowles Real Estate215 local sales -
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Jerry Pinkas R E Experts226 local sales -
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Scott Ellis Ty Bellamy Team
RE/MAX Southern Shores NMB143 local sales -
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The Tj Obrien Team
RE/MAX Southern Shores140 local sales -
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Lori Lentzwidner
Century 21 The Harrelson Group140 local sales -
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The Deforrest Team
INNOVATE Real Estate120 local sales -
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Chris Koppel Team
Oasis Realty Collective147 local sales - See all real estate agents in Myrtle Beach, SC »
What to know about top real estate agents in South Carolina
Top South Carolina real estate agents combine deep, local expertise with higher-than-average performance. Here’s what that looks like in South Carolina.
General
- High transaction volume: Does more than 13 sales per year (local median)
- Well established: At least 3–5+ years of experience in the local market
- Good reputation: High total review count and average ratings
Sellers
- Pricing expertise: Few-to-no price drops
- High sale-to-list ratios: Typically sells near or above list price (median sale-to-list in South Carolina is 99%)
- Strong marketing strategy: Beautiful photos, compelling listing descriptions, maximum visibility
- Faster-than-average sales: Gets homes under contract quickly (median sale timeline in South Carolina is 77 days)
Buyers
- Strong negotiator: The best buyer’s agents in South Carolina often save 5-10% off list price
- Local expertise: Know neighborhoods, schools, amenities, regulations
- Responsive and accessible: Reviews consistently call out these specific traits
Most likely, yes. The vast majority of home sellers in South Carolina will get the best outcome and most money selling with a top local real estate agent. That said, it really depends on your goals.
Consider listing with a South Carolina realtor if:
- You're aiming for top dollar or need help navigating pricing and offers
- You want someone to handle the full process—marketing, showings, negotiation, paperwork
- Your property is typical for the area and priced at or above $200,000
Consider alternatives if:
- You want a faster sale and are open to a cash offer from a cash home buyer or iBuyer
- You’re cost-conscious and want to save on commission with a discount real estate broker
- You want to avoid realtor commission altogether and are comfortable trying FSBO (for sale by owner), knowing that FSBO sales usually net less and require a lot of work.
In South Carolina, the average real estate commission is about 5.88%, while the national average is (5.7%).
- Typically, this gets split between the listing and buyer’s agents (2.91% and 2.97%, respectively).
- Rates are negotiable and may be lower for higher-priced homes or repeat clients.
- Following the NAR settlement, buyers may need to negotiate their agent's fee directly.
Sell with a top agent and save
With Clever, sellers can list with a top local agent for just 1.5% (or $3,000 flat) — up to 50% less than the typical rate in South Carolina.
Whether you’re hiring a buyer’s or seller’s agent, you should ask about their past experience. You should find out their plan to market a property you’re selling or how they will help you find the perfect home to buy. You should also ask how often they’ve handled homes in the price point and neighborhood that you’re selling or purchasing in.
It’s a good idea to review at least three real estate agents, so you can compare their offerings. You’ll want to find an agent that’s the best fit, so focus on their communication skills, their professionalism, their pricing, and their familiarity with transactions similar to yours.
If you’re both selling a home and purchasing a new one, using the same agent can simplify the process. But you’ll need to find an agent with a successful track record as both a listing agent and a buyer’s agent. While some real estate agents do both, some of the best real estate professionals specialize in either representing buyers or listing properties
If a traditional agent isn’t the right fit, here are some South Carolina alternatives:
- Get fast, no-obligation offers from investors, iBuyers, and bridge loan providers.
- Ideal for distressed homes, tight timelines, or sellers prioritizing speed over top price.
- Offer lower commissions (often 1–2%) while still providing MLS access and support.
- Good option if you want to save but still prefer professional help.
- Pay a one-time fee to list your home on the MLS.
- You'll handle pricing, showings, and negotiation yourself — best for experienced sellers.
- No agent involvement, no commission—but you’ll do everything yourself.
- FSBO homes typically sell for less, so weigh potential savings vs. final sale price.
Pro tip: Even if you go non-traditional, consider services like Clever or local offer platforms — they help you compare your options and connect with agents or investors offering discounts, fast offers, or both.
South Carolina is currently a buyer's market, due to fewer active homebuyers and more homes available for sale.
- The market has an average of 6.5 months of supply, meaning it would take about that long for all available homes to sell if no new listings were added. There were 29,800 homes for sale in SC in the last month. Sellers added 2,058 new listings, and 998 home sales closed in that time.
- On average, properties spend 77 days on the market, and it takes 51 days for a home to go under contract.
Homes in South Carolina are selling for more on average compared to the previous month. More sellers reduced their listing price this month compared to last month.
- 1,899 homes dropped in price this month. That's around 6% of all homes on the market, compared to the 6.04% of listings that lowered prices the month before.
- The median home in South Carolina ultimately sells for $338,000 – 1.12% less than its original list price.
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How we research and evaluate top realtors in South Carolina
Data sources
Our rankings are powered by real estate transaction data, internal research, and other publicly available sources. We compiled and analyzed over 22,542,600 data points for 10,459 real estate agents across South Carolina.
We make every effort to ensure accuracy, but no dataset is perfect. Some activity may not be captured if information isn’t available or accurate from our sources. We update and refine our data regularly to improve coverage and reliability.
Methodology
There’s no single “best” real estate agent — the right fit depends on your goals and situation. Our approach is designed to highlight agents with strong, well-rounded performance and make it easier to compare real estate agents in South Carolina.
We look at factors that matter most to typical buyers and sellers, such as:
- Transaction volume and recent activity
- Balance of buyer- and seller-side representation
- Pricing accuracy and negotiation outcomes
- Speed of sales relative to the local market
- Years of experience and proven track record
- Specialized expertise with certain property types or client needs
We use these key indicators to surface agents who are likely to be a good fit for most people, while giving you the data you need to decide which qualities matter most for your own situation.
Ongoing updates
Rankings are updated regularly as new data becomes available. Our goal is to provide a clear, objective view of agent performance to help you make an informed choice when hiring a real estate professional.
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