Relocation Services

The Real Buyer’s Agent helps you envision your life in your new home and helps you make it a reality. We understand how daunting the idea of buying a new home can be especially when it is in an area you may not be familiar with. We see it as our job not only to help you find the perfect home to meet your needs but also to educate you about everything you need to know to make the best decisions for you and your family.

Our Agents are familiar on the many areas and neighborhoods that make up greater Charleston and are experienced working with people relocating for a variety of reasons. Whether you’re military or taking a new job here and need to make a move fast or you’re thinking about a move for retirement and are in no rush we’ve got you covered!

Charleston Are Schools

Even if you don’t have school age children, understanding school performance can affect your resale. If you do have school age children or are planning to, getting information on the schools can play a part on where you consider buying.

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Lifestyle

The Charleston area is larger than some people who haven’t visited realize. While understanding the different areas is important so is considering what you’d like to be doing or what kind of lifestyle you may want. While the following list is by no means an all-encompassing one, here are some general ideas neighborhoods/areas that exemplify certain features.

Golf

Dunes West– Mt Pleasant
Coosaw Creek – North Charleston
Snee Farm– Mt Pleasant
Charleston National– Mt Pleasant
Rivertown – Mt Pleasant
Shadowmoss –West Ashley
Legend Oaks- Summerville
Stono Ferry- Hollywood

55+ Community:

Del Webb- Summerville
Some sections of The Ponds- Summerville
The Elms- North Charleston
A section of Dunes West- Mt Pleasant

Gated Communities

Part of Dunes West – Mt Pleasant
Ravens Run – Mt Pleasant
Coosaw Creek- North Charleston
Stono Ferry- Hollywood
Penninsula- West Ashley
Palmetto Pointe- Folly Beach
Headquarters Plantation – John’s Island
Kiawah Island
Seabrook

Tennis

Daniel Island
Snee Farm– Mt Pleasant
Dunes West– Mt Pleasant


Southern Style

Ion- Mt Pleasant
Hamlin Plantation- Mt Pleasant
Rivertown- Mt Pleasant
Shivling Plantation- West Ashley
Essex at Carolina Bay- West Ashley
Hunt Club- West Ashley
Battery Guild- West Ashley
The Ponds- Summerville
White Gables- Summerville
Rushland Plantation- John’s Island
St Johns Crossing- John’s Island

Public Beaches

Isle of Palms
Sullivans Island
Folly Beach

Primarily 2nd
Homes:

Seabrook
Kiawah
Wild Dunes- Isle of Palms

Major Employers

If you’re relocating to Charleston and considering one of these employers the maps shows what a 30 minute drive would look like to
give you some areas to consider. (The driving radiuses were determined using Google Maps assuming travel at 45 MPH for 30 minutes.  Actual times may be longer or shorter depending on traffic conditions)

Boeing Charleston

Medical University of South Carolina

Charleston Air Force Base

Naval Weapons Station Charleston

Frequently Asked Questions

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Helpful Tools and Articles

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December 8, 2020

Listen Up Home Buyers Advice & Tips for During the Pandemic Zoomcast III

Members of the National Association of Exclusive Buyer Agents (NAEBA) meet to discuss home buying advice and strategies to help homebuyers.

October 16, 2020

Charleston area real estate market update September 2020

David Kent, President of The Real Buyer's Agent, Charleston 1st Exclusive Buyer's Agency, talks review the real estate market data for September 2020. His presentation compares 2018, 2019 and 2020 real estate market in Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester Counties.

September 18, 2020

Charleston area real estate market update August 2020

David Kent, President of The Real Buyer's Agent, Charleston 1st Exclusive Buyer's Agency, talks review the real estate market data for August 2020. His presentation compares 2018, 2019 and 2020 real estate market in Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester Counties.

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Common Mistakes Smart Buyers Make and How to Avoid Them

Common Mistakes Smart Buyers Make and How to Avoid Them

Buying a house is a big financial commitment, and for most people, the largest investment they will make in their lifetime. It seems like common sense, but many people jump into the process without really educating themselves first. In the excitement of house hunting they skip over the homework and planning, leaving them vulnerable in the long run. Reading t

Common Mistakes Smart Buyers Make

Common Mistakes Smart Buyers Make

Buying a house is a big financial commitment, and for most people, the largest investment they will make in their lifetime. It seems like common sense, but many people jump into the process without really educating themselves first. In the excitement of house hunting they skip over the homework and planning, leaving them vulnerable in the long run. Reading this book is an excellent step in making sure you are prepared.

Buyer's Guide

Buyer's Guide

A helpful guide about home ownership and loaded with helpful hints and resources.

Buyer's Checklist

Buyer's Checklist

A checklist to help you organize your thoughts, documents and resources for home purchase.