Posts from October 8th, 2026
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Selling a Condo in Charleston: What to Ask Before Hiring a Listing Agent
When you are getting ready to sell a condo in Charleston or the surrounding Lowcountry, it is natural to think about the asking price, the photographs, and how quickly a buyer might come along. Those things matter. But before hiring a listing agent, I would encourage you to ask another question: "What will you help me understand before we put my condo on the market?" In my experience, some of the most useful work happens before the first showing.
Selling a condo involves the home itself and the association that helps maintain the community. A freshly painted interior can make a wonderful impression, but it does not answer questions about exterior maintenance, monthly dues, insurance, or upcoming work. I want to understand both sides of that picture. Preparing a condo for sale means looking at what buyers will see and asking about things they may not see at all.
One question worth asking an agent is, "What experience do you have...
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How to Choose a Listing Agent in the Charleston Lowcountry: Questions Worth Asking
If you are looking for a listing agent in Mount Pleasant, Summerville, or elsewhere in the Charleston Lowcountry, it is natural to ask, 'What do you think my house will sell for? That is an important question, but I believe there are others that deserve just as much attention. How has the agent prepared to advise you? Do they understand the homes you will compete with? Will they explain the costs and possible complications? And will they tell you the truth when the answer is different from what you hoped to hear? Choosing an agent should involve understanding how that person will help you make decisions throughout the sale.
I would begin by asking about the agent's continuing education. How many hours have they taken recently, and which classes have they chosen? More importantly, how does that education influence their advice? Completing classes is useful, but sellers also need someone who can apply what they have learned. Ask about situations involving...
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