Buyer's agents, listing agents, and local experts across downtown, Mt. Pleasant, Daniel Island, Johns Island, and the beaches — vetted by the Charleston locals who hired them.
Almost always yes. Buyer's agents are typically paid out of the seller's commission, so they're effectively free to the buyer, and they give you a fiduciary advocate in a market where most listings move in days.
What commission do Charleston realtors charge?
Standard total commission has historically run 5–6%, split between buyer's and seller's agents. Since the 2024 NAR settlement, commissions are explicitly negotiable and increasingly written into buyer-agent agreements up front.
How do I pick a Charleston realtor?
Pick on local expertise (neighborhood, price band, property type) and pace, not on the brokerage name. A Daniel Island specialist will see deals downtown agents miss, and vice-versa.
